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Monday, January 2, 2012
2012 Picture Book Writing Challenge
Write 12 picture book drafts in 12 months in 2012.
http://writeupmylife.com/2011/11/30/12-x-12-in-2012-picture-book-writing-challenge/
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Julie Hedlund
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Thanks for the shout-out Laurie!
January 2, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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Thanks for the shout-out Laurie!
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