To celebrate Barbara Fant's newest work, JOY IN THE BELLY OF A RIOT, Moore Black Press (@amistadbooks.bsky.social) is inviting you to a special book celebration and poetry reading event this Sunday, September 28th, at the Langston Hughes House!

In a recent article from @slate.com, CROWN: AN ODE TO THE FRESH CUT by #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes and #SerendipityLit illustrator @gordoncjamesart.bsky.social was selected as one of the 25 greatest picture books from the last 25 years! Read it here: slate.com/culture/2025...

Happy Book Birthday to New York Times-bestselling #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes for THE INCREDIBLY HUMAN HENSON BLAYZE! Out now from Viking Books for Young Readers (@penguinkids.bsky.social). Order here: bookshop.org/a/10902/9781...

Please join @outfrontmediausa.bsky.social and the OUTSPOKEN ERG tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, for an inspiring conversation with #SerendipityLit author @willpowerpacker.bsky.social. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/512aa4...

At the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social Conference, hosted by the @aalitagents.bsky.social, the day was grounded in practice, strategy, and putting our knowledge on the table for each other. That’s the spirit of #PeopleOfPublishing. And this is only the beginning.

Join #SerendipityLit author and Detroit Poet Laureate @jessicacaremoore.bsky.social this Saturday, September 20th, for a reading of her debut picture book, YOUR CROWN SHINES, and a youth writing workshop on “How does your crown shine?” Learn more: brooklynbookfestival.org/event/your-c...

In case you missed it: @bookriot.bsky.social featured DANILO WAS HERE by #SerendipityLit author Tamika Burgess on a recent list highlighting middle-grade reads by Latine authors! Read it here: bookriot.com/middle-grade... DANILO WAS HERE is available now from @harperkids.bsky.social.

Message from #SerendipityLit CEO, @aalitagents.bsky.social President, and @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social Co-Producer Regina Brooks: Today is the day. The industry gathers. We honor the people of publishing. We close with The Librarians. If you’re not in the room, you’ll wish you were.

@willpowerpacker.bsky.social's debut book, WHO BETTER THAN YOU?, was recently featured on Shondaland's Your Year of Yes September reading list! Read it here: shondaland.com/shonda/year-... WHO BETTER THAN YOU? is available now from Harmony/Rodale.

To close out @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social, a special celebratory reception will allow guests to deepen connections, enjoy delicious refreshments, and celebrate our peers as @aalitagents.bsky.social announces the recipients of the Gailey Award and Impact Award. peopleofpublishing.org

From intimate roundtables to industry-wide recognition, this conference celebrates the people of publishing. Will we be seeing you there? Registration will be closing soon: peopleofpublishing.org The @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social is hosted by @aalitagents.bsky.social.

To continue the conversation after the panels have ended, the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social Conference, hosted by @aalitagents.bsky.social, will also include two sessions of genre-specific roundtables, led by two seasoned publishing professionals. You can register here: peopleofpublishing.org

If you work in publishing and are looking for a conference that focuses on the people who keep the industry moving forward, the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social Conference, hosted by @aalitagents.bsky.social, is where you want to be. Registration will be closing soon: peopleofpublishing.org

In case you missed it: @blackenterprise.bsky.social included THE GOLDEN HOOPS by #SerendipityLit author Jen Hayes Lee and illustrator Mokshini on a list of Black children's books perfect to share with young readers! Read it here: www.blackenterprise.com/14-black-chi...

Publishing thrives on invisible labor. This panel tackles the truth about boundaries, burnout, and the balance sheet. It’s the conversation we’ve needed for years. Registration for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social, hosted by @aalitagents.bsky.social, is open now: peopleofpublishing.org

At the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social Conference, hosted by @aalitagents.bsky.social, insightful panels will give attendees a glimpse into the work that happens behind the scenes and how it all comes together to bring a book to life. Registration is open now: peopleofpublishing.org

Behind every splashy deal is a hidden choreography. We’re pulling back the curtain. Learn the dance behind publishing’s biggest auctions. Registration for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social Conference, hosted by @aalitagents.bsky.social, is open now: peopleofpublishing.org

The @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social Conference, hosted by the @aalitagents.bsky.social, will bring leading experts together for informative panels and small roundtable discussions to develop relationships and exchange insights. Register here: peopleofpublishing.org

The best conversations don’t happen on stage. They happen around a table with ten people. That’s why our roundtables matter. Space is limited. Register here: peopleofpublishing.org The @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social Conference is hosted by the @aalitagents.bsky.social.

The @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social, hosted by @aalitagents.bsky.social, will give rising professionals and veterans alike the opportunity to learn new skills and advance their knowledge. Register here: peopleofpublishing.org

In case you missed it: #SerendipityLit author and award-winning filmmaker @willpowerpacker.bsky.social was a guest on the @melrobbinspodcast.bsky.social with host @melrobbins.bsky.social! Watch it here: melrobbins.com/episode/epis... WHO BETTER THAN YOU? is out now from Harmony/Rodale.

Staying informed of events is essential for understanding changes in publishing. This panel covers the biggest publishing news stories from the year. Registration for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social, hosted by the @aalitagents.bsky.social, is open now: peopleofpublishing.org

Taste. Timing. Tenacity. A great list builds a great career. This panel will get to the heart of what every editor and agent will need to build a standout list. Registration for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social, hosted by the @aalitagents.bsky.social, is open now: peopleofpublishing.org

The @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social, hosted by @aalitagents.bsky.social, will prepare publishing professionals for changes occurring within related industries and popular platforms so they can better anticipate their effects on publishing. Registration is open now: peopleofpublishing.org

#SerendipityLit illustrator/author Patrick Dougher will be at @urbanreadsbooks.bsky.social on September 14th, for a book talk and signing of his newest book, CONCRETE DREAMLAND, as part of the Baltimore Book Festival! You can RSVP here: www.urbanreadsbookstore.com/event-detail...

The freedom to read is under attack. "The Librarians" is the most important documentary you’ll see this year. And we’re screening it first. Registration for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social Conference, hosted by the @aalitagents.bsky.social, is still open: peopleofpublishing.org

The @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social, hosted by the @aalitagents.bsky.social, will provide publishing professionals with the tools to not only navigate industry changes but also learn about various topics and develop connections to meet the needs of our authors. Register here: peopleofpublishing.org

We are thrilled to announce that THE INCREDIBLY HUMAN HENSON BLAYZE was longlisted for the 2025 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature! Congratulations to Derrick Barnes! You can view the nominees and register to watch the award ceremony here: www.nationalbook.org/awards2025/h...

@franklinleonard.bsky.social moderates this informative panel featuring three film industry experts for a behind-the-scenes look into how books become adaptation-ready. Registration for @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social, hosted by @aalitagents.bsky.social, is open now: peopleofpublishing.org

As publishing professionals, our goal is to support and advocate for our authors. But when have we taken the time to invest in ourselves? That's what we're doing next Wednesday at @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social, sponsored by @aalitagents.bsky.social. Register here: peopleofpublishing.org

What happens when the CEOs of Simon & Schuster, @hachetteus.bsky.social, and Macmillan sit down together? Clarity. Agility. Vision. Registration for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social Conference, sponsored by the @aalitagents.bsky.social, is still open. You can sign up here: peopleofpublishing.org

Message from #SerendipityLit CEO Regina Brooks: Producing the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social conference with @lynnjohnstonlit.bsky.social has been a masterclass in collaboration. This conference is being built by AALA (@aalitagents.bsky.social) members who believe in publishing as much as I do.

As part of the Baltimore Book Festival, #SerendipityLit author @drdonnaoriowo.bsky.social will be at @urbanreadsbooks.bsky.social next Sunday, September 14th, for a book signing and talk! RSVP here: www.urbanreadsbookstore.com/event-detail...

#SerendipityLit author Shirley Neal had the most listened to episode on the @mahoganybooks.bsky.social Podcast Network from April-June 2025! Listen to the episode here: mahoganybooksmedia.com/podcast/maho... AFROCENTRIC STYLE is available now from @amistadbooks.bsky.social.

Congratulations to #SerendipityLit author and Liberation Station co-owner @vscottmiller.bsky.social on being selected as a 2026 Writer in Residence at the Château d'Orquevaux!

@ala-booklist.bsky.social recently gave THE GOLDEN HOOPS by #SerendipityLit author Jen Hayes Lee and illustrator Mokshini its second trade review! You can read their full review here: www.booklistonline.com/products/981... THE GOLDEN HOOPS is out now from @harperkids.bsky.social!

Happy Book Birthday to #SerendipityLit debut author Jen Hayes Lee for THE GOLDEN HOOPS, illustrated by Mokshini! Find it online or at a bookstore near you! You can order it here: bookshop.org/a/10902/9780... Out now from @harperkids.bsky.social.

We’re excited to share the first trade review for THE GOLDEN HOOPS by #SerendipityLit author Jen Hayes Lee and illustrator Mokshini from Kirkus Reviews! Read it here: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... Out next Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, from @harperkids.bsky.social.

At the recent Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) Convention, during the Captain Awards Ceremony, #SerendipityLit author Nia Gilliam was presented with the Inspiring Excellence award for her outstanding achievement in attaining the position of Captain. Congratulations, Nia!

We’re thrilled to share that THE INCREDIBLY HUMAN HENSON BLAYZE by #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes is a finalist for the 2025 Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature! View the nominees here: www.kirkusreviews.com/prize/2025/?...

#SerendipityLit author Katrina Brownlee appeared on a recent episode of the Mind Over Murder podcast to discuss her new memoir, AND THEN CAME THE BLUES. Listen here: www.audacy.com/podcast/mind... AND THEN CAME THE BLUES is out now from Open Lens (@akashicbooks.bsky.social).

As part this year's NABJ Authors Showcase event, #SerendipityLit author Shirley Neal was interviewed by Aria Janel, signed copies of her latest book, AFROCENTRIC STYLE, and was surprised with the Outstanding Book Award! Congratulations, Shirley!

#SerendipityLit authors Sandra Jackson-Opoku and @bradwalrond.bsky.social are going to be guests at the 40th annual Printers Row Lit Fest on Sunday, September 7th! If you’re attending, be sure not to miss them! Learn more here: printersrowlitfest.org

In case you missed it: #SerendipityLit author Katrina Brownlee was on a featured segment of PIX11 News to discuss her memoir, why she wrote it, and what she hopes readers can take away from it. Watch it here: pix11.com/video/former... Out now from Open Lens (@akashicbooks.bsky.social).

I GOT YOU and I AM EVERY GOOD THING are on the Black Bookstore Coalition’s July 2025 Bestsellers list! Congratulations to #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes, #SerendipityLit illustrator @gordoncjamesart.bsky.social, and Shamar Knight-Justice!

On August 7th, #SerendipityLit CEO Regina Brooks and author/illustrator @miaaraujo.bsky.social attended the 2025 @barnesandnoble.com Children’s and YA Book Awards Ceremony to celebrate AFIA IN THE LAND OF WONDER’S nomination for the B&N Young Readers Award! Congratulations to all of the winners!

Kirkus Reviews had lovely things to say about YOUR CROWN SHINES by #SerendipityLit author and Detroit Poet Laureate @jessicacaremoore.bsky.social and illustrator Dare Coulter! You can read the full review here: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

#SerendipityLit Associate Agent @msholliday93.bsky.social will be attending the 2025 Online Minnesota Writing Workshop's "How to Get Published" writing event on September 5-6! You can register here: minnesotawritingworkshop.com

#SerendipityLit CEO and founder Regina Brooks was a guest at the 10th Annual ColorComm Conference! The energy in the room was electric, conversations were meaningful and empowering, and collaborations are underway!

Congratulations to #SerendipityLit author Nia Gilliam on being a recipient of the Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen of Aviation award! Full list here: naa.aero/national-aer...