Covers are fun, but jackets are magical. I love the way art can wrap around a book, like a warm hug. #kidlit #kidlitart #bookcover #bookjacket #coverdesign #illustrator #illustration #scbwi #mgcover #middlegrade #coverart

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. @seymouragency.bsky.social

Dreaming of summer days and beach reads. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #illustration #illustrator #middlegrade #bookcover #coverart #kidlitillustration #mockcover #coverdesign

Client. Friend. Amazing author. Had a wonderful lunch with Stacie Ramey today.

Good luck everyone!

HUGE congrats Thornton on your book deal!! So very happy for you! @thorntonblease.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social

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/...

Yay! A great middle grade series right up Thornton's alley! Published by Yellow Brick a division of Dream Jar!

Im excited too! My announcement coming soon!

Another great board book in the OUR WORLD series. OUR WORLD GERMANY by Andrea Tripke, illustrated by Andrea Liebe, published by Barefoot Books

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!

I have two clients launching on the same day! So let's make it a party! Saturday April 18th 2:30 pm. Join us!

Love Laura's style!

Happy to represent this talented artist! I've got a cold today and feel just like this grumpy bear!

Delighted to be giving away a picture book critique for the 2026 PBParty Critique Giveaway hosted by Mindy Alyse Weiss. @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social

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.

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.

Thank you for making that, Nadia! So lovely to see so many of them together!

An amazing graphic novel by Katie Venit, illustrated by John Chad.

Always ask the tall guy to take the selfie. Had a great client lunch with Anna and Austin Hamilton.

2026’s New Releases coming your way! @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @khushboopatel.bsky.social @tonnyef.bsky.social IG @andreatripke @asiqueira.bsky.social @beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social @artbyann.bsky.social #NationalYearOfReading

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.

Another joyful picture book from Gabriele!

Another three- book deal with Rise x Penguin Workshop for Kat Chen!

I love Laura's art so much!

2026’s New Releases are coming your way! @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @khushboopatel.bsky.social @tonnyef.bsky.social IG @andreatripke @asiqueira.bsky.social @beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social @artbyann.bsky.social #NationalYearOfReading

Thrilled to have contributed to the case studies in Harold Underdown’s recently concluded mini-course. @hunderdown.bsky.social @noranickumbooks.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social

Looking forward to working with Rob Sanders and learning how to craft a fabulous picture book biography! 🥰📚✍️

Also shout-outs to children/MG/YA books that have trans protagonists. A close family member of mine just came out. We need books that reflect/mirror their experiences. #kidlitchat

That will be a good one!!!

Im so proud of this beautiful lineup

2026’s New Releases are coming your way! @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @khushboopatel.bsky.social @tonnyef.bsky.social IG @andreatripke @asiqueira.bsky.social @beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social #NationalYearOfReading

So happy to announce this fun picture book by Jamie Rodarte! @seymouragency.bsky.social

Another beautiful crop coming up in 2026! @theseymourglass.bsky.social

HUMPHREY THE EGG-SPLORER by Nadia Ali and illustrations by Valenti Gubianas it’s a book-tastic New Year read for all ages. www.amazon.com/Humphrey-Egg... @seymouragency.bsky.social @picnicheist.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @thebookofnadias.bsky.social IG @valentigubianas_il.lustracio

Sneak peek at 2026! This is one of my favorite picture book ideas of all time! Great for stimulating kids' creativity. Join the pre order party at booksofwonder.com/products/978...

New year, new work. “Yeti or Not,” the holidays are over and 2026 is here. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #mgcover #bookcover #bookcoverart #bookcoverartist #bookdesign #illustrator #illustration #scbwi #middlegradeillustration #mockcover

HUMPHREY THE EGG-SPLORER by Nadia Ali and illustrations by Valenti Gubianas it’s a book-tastic gift for readers of all ages. amazon.com/Humphrey-Egg... @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @picnicheist.bsky.social @thebookofnadias.bsky.social

It's here! Hilarious piece of herstory about how women in sports had to rebel against the ridiculous costumes made for them. Words by Jennifer Cooper, pictures by Eva Byrne published by Sourcebooks. @readlandmark.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social

Book-tastic Gifts by Nadia Ali. Raisah - art by Fatma Zehra Köprülü www.amazon.com/Raisah-Boat-... Humphrey - art Valenti Gubianas rb.gy/syih1s The Animal Societies Series shop.capstonepub.com/Shop/s/produ... @kubepublishing.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social

I used to live in Volusia County and I loved that library!

Thrilled to receive a copy of CHESED from Karyn Friedman-Everham, illustrated by Gabby Grant. And, a beautiful card. Thank you soo much Karyn! www.amazon.com/Chesed-Karyn... @kfriedmaneverham.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social IG @gabbysdrawings

So proud to rep this amazing author-illustrator!

It's here! The ultimate guide to navigating little sisters! STICKY HERMANA by Ana Siqueira, illustrated by Olivia de Castro, published by Charlesbridge

Such a fun day!!!

Photo bombed by Frankenstein! Had fun client lunch with Thor today!

Look what’s available at Debenhams! As a kid, I used to go to Debenhams with my Mum. Now, my books are on their shelves! shorturl.at/0sgxN @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @kubepublishing.bsky.social @picnicheist.bsky.social IG @fatmazehrakoprulu IG @valentigubianas_il.lustracio

Big thanks to sweet and kind agent sis @nadiaawriter.bsky.social for this beautiful shout out! @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @asiqueira.bsky.social

Thrilled to have my article about Cats and Milk published in the Fall issue of Animal Wellness Magazine. animalwellnessmagazine.com @joycekay.bsky.social