Joyce Sweeney
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Director of Kidlit at The Seymour Agency
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Laura Piggott
about 13 hours ago
Ruby = supervisor and motivator extraordinaire.
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#illustration
#scbwi
#portfolio
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Three book chapter book deal and Ana's nice is the illustrator!
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about 20 hours ago
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It's here Mari and the Great Market Swap written by Janelle Springer-Willms, illustrated by Juliana Eigner published by Barefoot Books
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Its been a beautiful spring for Swwwney Superstars. Look at all these beautiful, colorful covers!!!
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2 days ago
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Laura Piggott
4 days ago
Day trip to the Fairmont Chateau Montebello today = a poolside sketch. I wish I’d had my neocolours.
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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her)
6 days ago
It’s
#KidLitArtPostcard
day! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of kids books. I love nature, animals, conservation, mindfulness, & imagination. Rep’s by
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and Rosa Frazier at
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You can see more of my work at
www.weyakindesigns.com
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Nadia Ali
21 days ago
SPRING into these books written by Nadia Ali and boost your child's reading skills and knowledge.
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Lovely color harmonies
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22 days ago
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Natasha Yim
23 days ago
On Friday, April 17, LUNA PICKS A LUCKY DUMPLING was the #1 new release on Amazon in Children's Math Fiction! And the book is still a month away from its release date. Thank you, Book Gods!
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Kristine Ada Carter
23 days ago
Amazing readings, discussions, & prizes during picture book launch party for IF YOUR ABUELO IS A ASTRONAUTA written by
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& illustrated by
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+ YETI AND THE RUBBISH ON MOUNT EVEREST by Andrea Tripke. I won a photo critique by Irene! Love her artwork.
#kidlit
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Go Natasha!!!
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25 days ago
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Virtual book launch for two of my superstar clients this Saturday at 2:30 pm eastern.
28 days ago
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Seems like only yesterday!
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30 days ago
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Nadia Ali
about 1 month ago
Thrilled to have... PIRATES IN THE LIBRARY by Nadia Ali illustrations by Jake Tebbit included in the Library Lovers’ Day at Bialik College Library in Melbourne, Australia Thank you Raffaela Grasso, Librarian!
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Its here! Releasing April 14th, YETI AND THE RUBBISH ON MOUNT EVEREST written and illustrated by Andrea Tripke published by Reycraft
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about 1 month ago
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Seems like only yesterday!
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about 1 month ago
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Tonnye Fletcher
about 1 month ago
These musicians are from all over the world, adding to the universal appeal of this book! Find out more about
#MusicPlantsHope
by scanning the QR code. Enjoy daily trivia, behind-the-scenes and contests between now and 5.26.26!
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Look at this cover! MUSIC PLANTS HOPE by Tonnye Fletcher illustrated by Natalia Bruno, published by Reycraft.
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about 1 month ago
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It's here! Happy Book Birthday to Khushboo Patel. This is a powerful, sensitive middle grade novel in verse about family secrets.
about 1 month ago
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Last one from Stacie's signing. Three major booklovers. Left to right, Jodi Turchin, me and Stacey Davids
about 1 month ago
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More photos from Stacie's signing
about 1 month ago
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Had a great time at Stacie Ramey's launch to SPELLBOUND BY MURDER. Best mystery I have read in a long time!
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about 1 month ago
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Joyce Sweeney
Laura Piggott
about 2 months ago
Covers are fun, but jackets are magical. I love the way art can wrap around a book, like a warm hug.
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#bookjacket
#coverdesign
#illustrator
#illustration
#scbwi
#mgcover
#middlegrade
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It's here! MARI AND THE GREAT MARKET SWAP a great story about overcoming obstacles and using the power of community. Written by Janelle Springer-Willms, illustrated by Juliana Eigner, published by Barefoot Books. A Junior Library Guild selection.
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about 2 months ago
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Laura Piggott
about 2 months ago
Dreaming of summer days and beach reads.
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#kidlitart
#scbwi
#illustration
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#middlegrade
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#kidlitillustration
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Client. Friend. Amazing author. Had a wonderful lunch with Stacie Ramey today.
about 2 months ago
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Good luck everyone!
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about 2 months ago
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Nadia Ali
about 2 months ago
HUGE congrats Thornton on your book deal!! So very happy for you!
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Mindy Alyse Weiss
about 2 months ago
The #PBParty contest starts in 24 hours. Wahoooo! Enter between midnight and 8 pm Eastern on March 17. Don't wait until the last minute--there's a lot of info needed & you don't want to risk tech issues - especially with 44+ agents/editors!
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
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Yay! A great middle grade series right up Thornton's alley! Published by Yellow Brick a division of Dream Jar!
2 months ago
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Im excited too! My announcement coming soon!
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2 months ago
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Another great board book in the OUR WORLD series. OUR WORLD GERMANY by Andrea Tripke, illustrated by Andrea Liebe, published by Barefoot Books
2 months ago
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Stacie is my client for kidlit but this is an adult cozy mystery that I cannot WAIT to read. So not celebrating a sale here. Celebrating my client. And friend!
2 months ago
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I have two clients launching on the same day! So let's make it a party! Saturday April 18th 2:30 pm. Join us!
2 months ago
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Love Laura's style!
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2 months ago
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Happy to represent this talented artist! I've got a cold today and feel just like this grumpy bear!
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2 months ago
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Nadia Ali
2 months ago
Delighted to be giving away a picture book critique for the 2026 PBParty Critique Giveaway hosted by Mindy Alyse Weiss.
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I'll give a shout out to Picture Book Party here too. Gems like this book are curated and it makes an agent's job so much easier! I snapped up Lora the moment I read this.
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2 months ago
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Very proud of this important book. About an art teacher who crosses a line with his student. Bravely written by Khushboo Patel. Bravely illustrated by Tara Anand. Bravely published by Levine Querido.
2 months ago
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Thank you for making that, Nadia! So lovely to see so many of them together!
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2 months ago
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An amazing graphic novel by Katie Venit, illustrated by John Chad.
2 months ago
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Always ask the tall guy to take the selfie. Had a great client lunch with Anna and Austin Hamilton.
3 months ago
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Joyce Sweeney
Nadia Ali
3 months ago
2026’s New Releases coming your way!
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IG @andreatripke
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#NationalYearOfReading
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Hat trick! Three announcements in one week! This is a brilliant debut by Lora Stead about a child visiting his father in jail. Illustrated by Daniel Miyares published by Atheneum.
3 months ago
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Another joyful picture book from Gabriele!
3 months ago
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Another three- book deal with Rise x Penguin Workshop for Kat Chen!
3 months ago
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I love Laura's art so much!
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3 months ago
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Nadia Ali
3 months ago
2026’s New Releases are coming your way!
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@tonnyef.bsky.social
IG @andreatripke
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@beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social
@artbyann.bsky.social
#NationalYearOfReading
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Nadia Ali
3 months ago
Thrilled to have contributed to the case studies in Harold Underdown’s recently concluded mini-course.
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