every corporate decision comes down to money and clearly the economics for abc/disney outweighed the threats from the fascist government

Watched The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix this morning and what a delight! Cozy, very British, and a truly lovely movie. I don’t know how well adapted it is from Richard Oseman’s book but I really enjoyed it. www.netflix.com/us/title/817...

So… my copies recently arrived and I couldn’t feel happier! “Christiana Figures, Friend of the Rainforest" written by Margarita Engle. Published through Macmillan’s GodwinBooks imprint. @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

Now is a great time to buy hard copies of your favorite queer literature.

If you like Murder She Wrote , Only Murders in the Building & cafecito then YWL Mango, Mambo, & Murder. The ebook is on sale for HHM. bookshop.org/p/books/mang...

Lovely to see this piece about Middle Grade in Publisher's Weekly, with words of wisdom from our very own @ksonnack.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Congratulations to these bestselling authors repped by ABLA! NYT: @grubreport.bsky.social and @laancham.bsky.social (ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS) Indie: @sasmilledge.bsky.social (THE RAVEN BOYS graphic novel) and @wardjenkins.bsky.social (SPACE CASE gn USA Today: Tigest Girma (IMMORTAL DARK)

I don’t know how I ended up in #KpopDemonHunters corner of TikTok but I am here for every interpretation of the soundtrack. Like this one: www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SdJF3o/

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This one is inspired by Puerto Rican heritage and learning family traditions (in this case, plena dancing!) I would love to work on another Latinx picture book for my next project. I’m repped by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social at ABLA, more art @ cindylozito.com

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Wren! I make stories and art for middle grade! I love working on horror and fantasy! Rep'd by my amazing agent @litagentsaritza.bsky.social www.wrenrios.com

Illustrations for “Christiana Figures, Friend of the Rainforest" written by Margarita Engle. Published through Macmillan’s GodwinBooks imprint. @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Ask the Agent Q of the Day: What's the scoop with authors saying their publisher's didn't file for copyright for their books? What does that mean? Here's (just about) everything I know about it, in one place: www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

I’m low-key obsessed with this game. Makes my brain happy and it’s great to wind down with at the end of the day.

Gazelle Girl by Amy Falk W. and Jennifer Macaire ✨ @litagentsaritza.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #childrenillustration #childrenbookillustration #latinxillustration #digitalart #artedigital#bilingualpicturebook #libroinfantilbilingue #obrainfantil

When you've been sitting at your desk for HOURS and get up to refill your coffee mug and everything hurts. Happy Monday, y’all!

Good morning #QueerPit! I’m excited to look through the posts today! If I 💙 your post, please submit your work via this link: QueryTracker.net/query/Saritz...

“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books. bookriot.com/penguin-rand...

“It’s a complete knockout. There’s not a single issue that the court did not side with the plaintiffs on.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/13/j...

Aw! Here's your dopamine kick to the chest, #booksky! @yurygdraws.bsky.social's art is just JOYFUL!! #KidLitArtist

This beautiful book is a love letter to all abuelitas who have shared their magic with us.

So excited to see all the amazing #QueerPit posts tomorrow!! Let’s gooooo!!! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

It’s so great to see WHAT KIND OF QUEEN? By Kyle Casey Chu & Andrew Shaffer with illustrations by client @cindylozito.com in the #1 spot on Amazon’s Hot New Releases today! www.amazon.com/gp/new-relea...

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Yury, a queer Latina illustrator looking for graphic novel and cover work. I love fantasy and supernatural characters being emotional together in ridiculous situations. I'm rep'd by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💼 yuryguzman.com

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Wren! I make stories and art for middle grade! I love working on horror and fantasy! Rep'd by my amazing agent @litagentsaritza.bsky.social www.wrenrios.com

Illustrators, Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Make sure you’re using the correct hashtag for maximum reach. Will be scrolling! 💙❤️ Fellow art directors, Do your part! Scroll, promote, and celebrate #kidlitartpostcard to make Bluesky the functional professional discovery engine we need it to be.

Hi folks! This Saturday, I'm part of an author panel about sex toys in romance novels. It's part of #BookstoreRomanceDay and it should be awesome. If you're free and interested, I hope you attend! www.eventbrite.com/e/toy-story-...

I have been super sleepy today. I think it’s because I’ve only had 2 cups of coffee. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Cover reveal for Christiana Figueres, Friend of the Rainforest, published by Macmillan Children's Publishing Group and which will be released in a month, on September 2nd. An inspiring story written by Margarita Engle @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Useful thread from brilliant editor! #WriterTips #PublishingTips #Kidlit 🧵

This sounds like so much fun!

Realizing I never posted my favorite piece by itself. so here it is! #horror #illustrator #kidlit . . . . . . @litagentsaritza.bsky.social

El Sello de la Fábrica Marciana, by Josué Herdel, published by Textos Funcionales☄️🤖 @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

OMG!! Not Theo!

My husband has been a limo driver and chauffeur for many years and absolutely loves his work. It’s so great to see him featured in this way. #OrlandoTravel

💼 JOB OPENING 💼 The Andrea Brown Literary Agency is seeking a part-time assistant to provide light support to several agents on our team and to assist with running our social media accounts and website. Check out the full job posting, including key responsibilities and qualifications, here

We're delighted to finally show off a project we've been working on for many months, our updated & expanded Illustrator Lookbook Scroll through these gorgeous pages to see the work of 100+ of the very talented artists we rep who are currently open to illustration opportunities. (cover: Cornelia Li)

I designed and helped paint a giant mural for an urban farm in North Philly this summer, so naturally I had to make a #kidlitart piece inspired by farming in cities, too! #kidlitpostcard @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @litagentsaritza.bsky.social

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

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!

Happy birthday to the love of my life. May your next trip around the sun, Anthony be as beautiful as your soul. May your next 525,600 minutes be full of joy and love. May the next 365 days be full of laughter and happiness. May you spend the next year feeling cherished.

Sunday mornings are for reading and relaxation. Today’s read is this beautiful ARC. Can’t wait for folks to meet Luisa and Holly in HOW TO FAKE A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN by client Mayra Cuevas and Marie Marquardt in their adult debut with Primero Sueño Press.

My youngest is over to help my sister learn how to play D&D as she plans to incorporate it in her elementary school lesson plans in the fall.

To say that I’m emotionally exhausted daily is to minimize the sheer weight of everything that #caregiving puts on you. Add to it the heinous cruelty of the current administration and… #parkinsonsdisease #thisisparkinsons

It's #portfolioday I'm Wren! I'm an #illustrator looking for work with covers, interiors and flatting! I've worked with Iron Circus, Abrams, Steamy Lit and others! I'm represented by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social 📁: www.wrenrios.com ✉️: saritza[at]andreabrownlit()com #cartoonist #horror #fantasy

Hey Blue Sky Writers! Come hang out with me on Saturday and talk about all things character. We have some really fun exercises and it will be a great opportunity to dive into your novel and amp up your characters! #amwriting #booksky #writingsky #writingtips #writersky

This feed is a great way to start your day. And coffee. 💕☕️

To those posting art for #PortfolioDay: Use alt-text! Not only does it help the visually impaired & neurodivergent, it will help your art get DISCOVERED. Thanks to @nicktankard.bsky.social for sharing tips on how he comes up with alt-text for his art: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/al... #ArtSky

Kerr County Flood Relief Fund The Community Foundation - a 501(c)(3) public charity serving the Texas Hill Country - will direct funds to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance. cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/c...

This book is EVERYTHING! #BobTheDragQueen’s storytelling and narration are incredible but it’s the poignancy of the work, the literal history made real aspect of it that is pure genius! www.audible.com/pd/B0DH6H9C6...

*gently grabs your face so we can discuss things that are COMPLETELY OUT OF THE AUTHOR'S CONTROL* - if the book is made into a movie/show - if the book is PB or hardcover or has sprayed edges or signed editions - if the book is in a cool book box - if the book is a Monthly Pick at B&N *STARES*