Hi Wonderful Friends,
I have some amazing, shocking, and wonderful news. I entered into a contest called Picture Book Party put on by Mindy Alyse Weiss and Michelle Hauck.
Here’s how it works: Mindy, Michelle, and colleague Sharon allowed picture book writers to email queries and the first 50 words of their stories to them. They picked 25 finalists and posted them in a forum for fantastic agents and editors to see and request. I am so humbled by this and so thankful for these ladies for getting my work out for some many wonderful people to see.
So, where’s the math you ask? 25 finalists were selected for the showcase out of over 800 ENTRIES!!! Can you believe that? This story that I’ve worked on for years(almost 2 years–for some more math ;)), edited, re-edited, submitted, re-submitted, then edited again with the help of some absolutely amazing people has been requested by Ms. Asia Citro from The Innovation Press!
If you want to check out all the entries, feel free to stop by Michelle’s blog (just make sure not to comment, that’s reserved for Agents/Editors only). Mine is entry #5 (they’re in no particular order).
Thank you all for your love and support and wish me luck. I’m so happy that I’ve gotten this far, and I just hope Ms. Citro loves it and wants it published. I truly believe this is a story that needs to be in the hands of little ones to help our nation progress and be more confident in their mathematical understanding.
Sincerely,
Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez
Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez 
I love the premise of your story and the language surrounding numbers. Good luck!
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You just made my day, thank you so much!💜
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😊 You know I have taught first grade and am a reading specialist. So many people don’t realize the language that surrounds math is connected to having number sense.
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Yes! It’s so important!! I knew that you were a teacher, but reading specialist too? That’s awesome!
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Good luck!
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Thank you so much!!💜
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Hurray…this is such awesome news, Kaitlyn…I am so excited and fingers crossed that Asia LOVES it!
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I’m so appreciative of all your support and I sure hope so too😬🤞😊
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That is amazing news! Yippee!
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Thank you so much!! I always appreciate your support 🤗
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That’s fabulous! Congratulations!
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Thank you so much! I’m so excited!!
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