PB First Lines

About the Substack

A monthly collection of first lines from recently published picture books including analysis

Free Subscription Benefits

  • Semi-monthly public posts

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • bonus monthly post
  • $50 picture book critiques

Paid Subscription Plans

  • $50 a year
  • $5 a month

About Sara Kruger

I write picture books and middle grade novels, and I help other writers develop their stories through my kidlit critique service and monthly analysis of picture book openings, PB First Lines, at www.SaraKruger.com.

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