hey. hey. want to hear a snippet of the YOU WERENT MEANT TO BE HUMAN audiobook????

turned in dev edits for YOURE NO BETTER on Friday, which means I get to start working on my Stone Age polyamorous fantasy-horror 😎

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Jon, a picture book illustrator and designer. I’m a fan of funny and exciting stories (like secret agent bees 🐝) and open for new projects. You can see more of my work at JonCorbyArt.com. I’m represented by @marchsoloway.bsky.social @ @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 📚

Using the correct hashtag is 100% about you reaching more people. I counted all the posts every month for more than a year, even those using the wrong hashtag. I’ve seen firsthand how the people who use the right hashtag get more engagement—reach more people. Details matter. #kidlitartpostcard

CONGRATULATIONS and Happy Book Release to @cassfederman.bsky.social and Ben Clanton! Hooray for AQUAMANATEE!

🔱Aquamanatee is an Amazon Editor’s pick! This is the second book of the year for me that Amazon has highlighted and I’m so grateful! The first, Story Spinners, is a best book of 2025 as well! More eyes on our books means more kids reading and nothing makes me happier! #kidlit #graphicnovel #edusky

Much to my surprise, I received even more queries in August (916) than July (812), so I have been reading A LOT of queries. I love writers and want them to succeed, but I can't take on everyone. If I pass, please keep trying. There are many agents, and one might be perfect for you!

#WriteTip Use clichés as placeholders to later replace with POV (feelings, theories, opinions). Ex. Instead of a chill running down a spine or goosebumps, let the character confide to the reader what scares them the most. The more revealing the confession, the more compelling the voice. #revising

Wishing the happiest of book birthdays to @wickedjamison.bsky.social's fantastic YA speculative thriller, ROAR OF THE LAMBS. This book has everything: a psychic girl, an unreadable stranger, an ancient box shimmering with power, and Jamison's incredible prose. Congratulations, Jamison!!!

AAAAAND we’re at 13 seats left now!!

#Kidlit writers of #booksky! Grab your spot for @cowrite.bsky.social's virtual Fundamentals of Writing for Kids & Teens class on Sep 18! We'll chat about all things kid lit, including query tips and tricks! www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail... #amwriting #amquerying #writingsky

👍 Gray Squirrel’s first trade review is in and it’s a good one! Thanks Kirkus! 🐿️ www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #kidlit #picturebook #humor #edusky

A really nice review for Story Spinners from Amazon editor Seira Wilson! Plus it’s on sale now on Amazon for any teachers or parents who might want to add it to their library! #kidlit #edusky

Ask the Agent Question of the Day: Can you explain the “Anti-AI” clauses that should be in agency agreements and publishing contracts? Well, I can try. Sorry, it’s long! (This is as succinct a summation as I can give of years worth of work and 100s of documents!) www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

Read an excerpt from @wickedjamison.bsky.social's terrific new speculative thriller, ROAR OF THE LAMBS. This book is so, so good! thenerddaily.com/roar-of-the-...

In the past two months, I've received more #queries than ever: July: 810 August: 723+ I'm eager to sign new clients, but it would be impossible for me to take on everyone. If I pass, it's not you, it's me. Fortunately, there are many agents. Keep writing, revising and querying. Good luck!

Seeing many queries for #YA novels with elite-college bound students. #JMSWishList: I would love to find more YA novels about a kid headed for a state school or community college. I find those kids just as vibrant, complex, interesting and relevant as the top achievers. #JMSQueryBoxTrends

The COwrite classes are live! There are some great workshop opportunities as well as free events and publishing business classes! See all the fall classes here: www.cowritecollective.com/event-list

Attention #booksky! Are you interested in learning the ins & outs of kid lit? Are you looking for some query tips & submission strategies? Join @cowrite.bsky.social for our VIRTUAL class: The Fundamentals of Writing for Kids & Teens on Sep 18! www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail... #amwriting

Last month (July), I received many queries for projects set in the 1990s. This month (August), it’s the 1980s. Next month (September), the 1970s? #WriteTip: Use a past setting to help us understand why we are where we are today. The delight of nostalgia only goes so far. #JMSQueryBoxTrends

As a former caregiver, I used to be someone who shied away from books that touched upon grief and terminal illness. But Joanne Yi’s prose was so beautiful and compelling, I couldn’t resist. This novel broke my heart and rebuilt it all over again and I’m thrilled it’s a Book of the Month selection 💕

It’s official—All the Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi is not only an Indies Introduce, it’s also an Indies Next Pick! I am so grateful for all the Indie love for this gorgeous book 🥰

Happy Book Birthday to Joanne Yi's gorgeous debut YA, ALL THE TOMORROWS AFTER. I immediately fell in love with her writing, and that love has grown with each draft, each interaction with the story, every word she writes. This is the book I needed when I was a teen--and one I still need now.

Stepping out to focus on other work but will check back in later today. In the meantime, I am looking for literary horror and psychological suspense (YA or A). If you got it, please try me: querytracker.net/query/Jennif... Best of luck to everyone #queerpit pitching today!

Hello, Writers! I am excited to participate in #QueerPit today! If I like your pitch, and you think I could be a good fit, please query me: querytracker.net/query/Jennif... Please also include: - #QueerPit in the referral line - Your #QueerPit pitch I love a good story and want to read yours!

Signing your Star Wars: Sanctuary pre-orders at @resist_bks! Thank you to everyone who purchased in advance. It means a lot. Anyhow, the book’s out Tuesday. I look forward to chatting with you all about it soon! And you can still purchase at the LINK IN BIO! @starwarsbyrhw @starwars @lucasfilm

Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Omega gamble on a mission to help rebuild Pabu in this thrilling adventure for The Bad Batch. On sale this week! impulsecreations.com/collections/... @lamargiles.bsky.social

Seeing a lot of dystopian stories in my query box this July. #JMSQueryBoxTrends

We've been seeing stars...so many that they miraculously formed themselves into a crossword puzzle! Over 30 titles with over 50 total starred reviews over 6 months (books released between 1/1 and 6/30 of 2025), with too many positive adjectives to possibly count. Check out the full puzzle here

AHHHH! The news is finally here! I am thrilled to share that @kealakendall.bsky.social 's captivating debut gothic YA, THAT WHICH FEEDS US, has found the perfect home @randomhousekids.bsky.social with the brilliant @tiffliao.bsky.social editing. Congratulations, Keala!

Out tomorrow!! @simonkids.bsky.social @justincolonbooks.bsky.social

★"...a brilliant, page-turning piece of trans splatterpunk body horror and an earnest, heart-rending tragedy. White should win a whole new set of fans with this." I was always a fan of @ajwhiteauthor.bsky.social's writing, but the world stopped when I read this one. It's everything.

Evil pro-natalist worms is the only way I’ll be describing the hive from now on, thank u www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-6680-3...

holy shit worm book got a star from PW “A book about evil pro-natalist worms could easily feel silly, but… The result is both a brilliant, page-turning piece of trans splatterpunk body horror and an earnest, heart-rending tragedy.” ⭐️🙏💕🪱

Today is the Day!!!! THE ZOMBEES are available for purchase at a bookstore near you!

Happy pub day to THE ZOMBEES! 🧟‍♀️🐝 ✍️ @justincolonbooks.bsky.social 🎨 by me 📣 @simonkids.bsky.social Rhyming? ✔️ HALLOWEEN?! 🎃 Unexpected twists!?! 🙀 SLJ, starred review!! ⭐️ We bring it all! Embrace #summerween and snag your copy today! #kidlit #bookbirthday #picturebook #halloween

A missing sister, a mysterious boy, and a painting that holds the truth beneath its peeling edge... The paperback edition of Meriam Metoui's hauntingly beautiful speculative thriller, PORTRAIT OF A SHADOW, releases today. Congratulations, Meriam!

Happy Book Birthday to THE ZOMBEES, written by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @kalyquarles.bsky.social--a picture book dream team! Don't miss this funny, adorable picture book with a fun unexpected twist and lots of heart at a bookstore near you! Congratulations, Justin and Kaly!

I think some good news might drop today.

IT’S MY BIRTHDAY! 🥳🎈 you can help me celebrate by deplatforming That Vile Woman and instead boost my queer af books! 🌈 ☀️in The Sunbearer Trials, god is trans, other gods are also trans, some of the demigods are trans and EVERYONE IS QUEER!

Calling Bay Area Mystery Writers! I will be on faculty at Book Passage's Mystery Writers Conference, July 17-19, at their Corte Madera store. If you attend, please come say hello. I am eager to meet writers and talk all things suspense! Registration and details link: www.bookpassage.com/mystery

Happy #PortfolioDay! I’m Jon, a #KidLit Illustrator who loves funny stories and retro design. I’m also open for a new picture book opportunity and am represented by the amazing @marchsoloway.bsky.social! Check out more of my work at JonCorbyArt.com.

Oh wow! A stunning adaptation of @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social ‘s the Raven Boys! Faithfully adapted by @stephwilliams.bsky.social and the art from Sas Milledge adds a hauntingly creepy depth! Bravo! My students will love! Out in a few weeks. @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

I can’t wait for this to hit shelves on January 6th! Here’s a peek at the gorgeous art by @dontate.bsky.social! Prince, A Little Golden Book Biography, is available for preorder now! @randomhousekids.bsky.social #prince Preorder link in comments!

A pilot is sent to investigate a long-distance anomaly and must grapple with not understanding their place in the universe. Writer / Artist Mars @mmarsloud.bsky.social Read the full story at galacticcomic.com Free comics to celebrate #pride

A pilot is sent to investigate a long-distance anomaly and must grapple with not understanding their place in the universe. Writer / Artist Mars @mmarsloud.bsky.social Read the full story at galacticcomic.com Free comics to celebrate #pride

Have you signed up? Kaly's art is marvelous!

I love this book so much!

Found out the publication date of my next picture book from a retailer page that randomly popped up while I was working. 😆 @lennywendraws.bsky.social