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Children's Book Editor, Writer, Reader. Rep'd by Rob Broder at MLM www.jennybowman.com
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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge
2 days ago
🎉 Congrats to
@jennyb-writes.bsky.social
on signing with her agent, Rob Broder of Martin Literary Management! 🎉 Her advice: “At the end of the day, it takes talent and a good story, yes, but also finding the right person at the right time.” Read more:
buff.ly/YzjqUJd
#kidlit
#12x12PB
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Tonnye Fletcher
about 1 month ago
Focusing on
#Puccini
& Lucca this week in our
#BackMatterBlitz
. Lots of behind-the-scenes photos of our trip to Lucca this week! Pre-orders for
#MusicPlantsHope
are available now! Scan the QR code for pre-order links or simply visit
www.tonnyefletcher.com/music-plants...
5 weeks to go . . .
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Another great read from
@katemckean.bsky.social
Agents and Books. I relate so much to this!
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What If You're Scared: Of Writing
The Latest Entry in Our Series About Being Scared Shitless
https://www.agentsandbooks.com/what-f-youre-scared-of-writing/?ref=agents-and-books-newsletter
about 1 month ago
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
2 months ago
If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. -
@lianabrooks.bsky.social
#WriterSky
#BookSky
#ReaderSky
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I'm thrilled to share I have signed with agent Robert Broder at Martin Literary Management! Rob's enthusiasm for my writing, and his experience championing timeless books through Ripple Grove Press, make him the ideal partner for my stories. I’m excited to see where this next adventure leads!
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Laura Rennert
3 months ago
Querying writers! Please take note of my new schedule for submissions. I will be open to queries for 2 weeks every month, beginning on the first Monday of the month.
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Check out this amazing new album Graze the Bell from my brother in law, David Moore.
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Kate McKean
3 months ago
Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be writers. Today on Agents & Books we answer two questions for our weekly Q&A: Should my kid self- or traditionally publish their book? Does it matter what time of year my pub date is?
www.agentsandbooks.com/q-a-thursday...
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Q&A Thursday: Mama, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Writers Edition
Dear friends, It's Q&A time! As always, if you're a paid member and you have a question for an upcoming Q&A Thursday, just fill out this form. Shall we? B: My daughter has written a YA contemporary...
https://www.agentsandbooks.com/q-a-thursday-mama-dont-let-your-babies-grow-up-to-be-writers-edition/
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Check out this article and interview with
@superjane.bsky.social
where we talk about self-publishing picture books.
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Self-Publishing Picture Books - Jenny Bowman
How to Self-Publish: Learn all about Self-Publishing Picture Books with editor Jenny Bowman and author Super Jane Smith
https://www.jennybowman.com/self-publishing-picture-books/
3 months ago
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Jane Smith
4 months ago
🎉📚 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Super Story Time LIVE is celebrating all the FEB holidays next week on WED 2/11/26 @ 1pm EST on Substack @ the Super Readers Club! Funny lady author-illustrator
@jannieho.bsky.social
will be joining me 4 a fab
#kidlit
#bookchat
+ double
#storytime
#readaloud
! ❤️ LINK in bio!
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Sera Rivers
4 months ago
FREE WEBINAR! FROM CONCEPT TO PUBLICATION: WAYS A VILLAGE SAYS LET'S MAKE A BOOK!—Thursday, February 26, 2026, 3:30PM Pacific Time/5:30PM Central Time/ 6:30PM Eastern Time—SIGN UP LINK:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Kate McKean
4 months ago
Query letters are confusing and hard. Join me for a virtual seminar with
@mcnallyjackson.bsky.social
on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7pm ET where I will make the whole process clear and manageable. Lucky participants will receive a LIVE query critique.
www.mcnallyjackson.com/demystifying...
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
about 2 years ago
This is a pinnable post for the
KidLit/YA Agents Feed
, which finds work-related posts via a
curated list
, filtering out replies.
More info & check if you're on the feed here
. To be added, pls reply to this post (but PLEASE read info first). If I "Like" your post, you've been added.
#Agents
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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS WANTED! What are you reading lately? I am looking for some new chapter book recommendations, or middle grade books that skew younger. Drop in the comments below, especially recent publications, say after 2021. Thanks!
8 months ago
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Jessica Whipple
9 months ago
I THINK I THINK A LOT has been out for 2 years today! If you've borrowed it, bought it, read it, shared it, opened it up to flip through the pages, talked about it, or you're simply following me here, thank you.
@joseebisaillon.bsky.social
@esckeyes.bsky.social
@freespiritbooks.bsky.social
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Vivian Kirkfield
about 1 year ago
IT'S TIME TO REVEAL THE WINNERS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS FOR
#50PRECIOUSWORDS
!! Huge thanks to my judges, prize donors, and of course, to all 586 brave writers who submitted their precious words! You are ALL winners in my book!
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/31/5...
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Vivian Kirkfield
about 1 year ago
Looking for a writing mentorship? Please check out
#PBRisingStars
: Deadline to apply is March21!
viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/07/r...
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RISING STARS MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY OPENS TODAY
Hello dear blog followers and friends! I’m catching my breath after a super successful #50PreciousWords…thank you to all who entered, all who left comments, all who donated prizes, and …
https://viviankirkfield.com/2025/03/07/rising-stars-mentee-opportunity-opens-today/
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Mindy Alyse Weiss
about 1 year ago
Share your best tips & resources for writing PBs. What surprised you about writing & revising,
#PBParty?
*Read, read, read! *Join supportive groups like SCBWI, 12x12PB & take workshops *Great critique groups are priceless *Don't get stuck on 1 PB - keep writing new ones, too
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Kirsten W. Larson
over 1 year ago
Love children’s nonfiction? 📚✨ Want craft tips, insider insights, and real talk from industry pros? Check out the Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations Podcast! 🎙️ Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and your favorite podcast apps! 🎧 Tap the website link in my bio to tune in.
#kidlit
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Erin Entrada Kelly
over 1 year ago
I am honored to be part of SPINNING TOWARD THE SUN: ESSAYS ON WRITING, RESILIENCE, & THE CREATIVE LIFE, curated by Nora Carpenter and forthcoming from Burlwood. Proceeds benefit continued hurricane recovery. Link in bio for reminder to buy. . S/O to beloved Nora, who I am happy to know.
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Anyone else read Impossible Creatures and love it? I think it’s my new favorite book (at least for now 😉).
over 1 year ago
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
over 1 year ago
Thx
@pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social
for incl me in round-up of opinions about
#KidLit
& social media, with
@laurelsnyder.bsky.social
@katemessner.com
@studiojjk.bsky.social
@katemckean.bsky.social
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social
@ryanlasala.bsky.social
& others:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Where Is the Kid Lit Community Online?
As social media communities splinter, authors and publishers wonder where their next digital water cooler will be.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/96991-where-is-the-kid-lit-community-online.html
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The Latinx KidLit Book Festival (LKBF)
over 1 year ago
Some days we want to scream (and we do). But we also keep putting in the work that can counter the things worth screaming about. You can BID LOUDLY and help keep ALL Latinx kidlit in classrooms.
#diverseshelves
#representationmatters
#allstoriesmatter
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V. excited for Write Through It by
@katemckean.bsky.social
, author of Agents + Books, the only blog I read religiously. Preorder available, and book out in June. Whoop!
katemckean.substack.com/p/cover-reve...
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🚨🚨🚨 Cover Reveal 🚨🚨🚨
Get those PREORDERS in now!
https://katemckean.substack.com/p/cover-reveal?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
over 1 year ago
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John Schu
over 1 year ago
World Read Aloud Day is next week!
www.litworld.org/worldreadalo...
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Good luck to everyone participating in
#PBParty
today!
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over 1 year ago
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Charlene Chua @ TCAF!
over 1 year ago
Simon & Schuster (who publish AMY WU) issued this notice on their Insta. Since they’re not on Bluesky, I’m just resharing it as a PSA. Pls note the email addresses & if you get contacted by anything else claiming to be S&S, it is a scam account!
#kidlit
#publishing
#books
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It’s a snow day in Eastern NC today! Which means I might actually get some writing done; Working on my submission for Ignite the Spark with
@scbwi.bsky.social
Carolinas.
over 1 year ago
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Helly Bluesky! Where are all my
#kidlit
folks?
over 1 year ago
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