Want to see some of the series I represent? Head here: www.jenrofe.com/series-friends

We're saying goodbye to our Second Chance Inbox and introducing a new query policy: Creators may now query more than one ABLA literary agent as long as you query us one at a time! Check out the SUBMISSIONS tab on our website for more info. We look forward to considering your work!

Happy #portfolioday everyone! My name is Danamarie & I am an autistic children’s illustrator, interested in diverse & loving picture & board books. I’d love to work with you, ADs & editors! I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social visit me at www.danamariehosler.com

Creators, *this is worth the read*. But, Roaring Brook closing isn't the same as Dial closing. Yes, there were layoffs, but RB is reshuffling & a new imprint is in the works. But the squeeze is real. We've been seeing it and feeling it for years. vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/what-nobod...

🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Ria Dastidar! Ria is represented by Jennifer Rofé and especially interested in working on educational content for young children, picture books, and black and white interiors. Check out Ria's illustrator page! @jenrofe.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day to all you silly geese out there! Art directors and editors, let’s work together to make people smile! I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and am ready to make happy books for small friends!

Hey! It's #kidlitartpostcard day. I'm an author and illustrator of picture books. I love smart, quirky stories with memorable characters and rewarding page turns. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. 🌟 Portfolio: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy March #kidlitartpostcard 🌱 I’m a #kidlit illustrator who is open to picture books (non-fiction & fiction), board books, chapter & middle grade spot art and covers✨ #kidlitart Portfolio: katherineahmedart.com Rep’d by: @jenrofe.bsky.social , @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Katherine Ahmed! Katherine is represented by Jennifer Rofé and interested in illustrating board books, picture books, covers, black & white interiors, and nonfiction. Check out Katherine's illustrator page! @katherineahmed.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

You won't want to miss THE STRANGE STORIES OF SAM BUNCH, an illustrated early chapter book series about two friends investigating oddities at their wacky apartment, written by Jen MacGregor, illustrated by Forrest Burdett! Congrats @hellomrforrest.bsky.social and @jenrofe.bsky.social!

AMAZINGLY, WONDERFULLY, PERFECTLY YOU, a board book, by Dianne White, illustrated by Penelope Dullaghan, will be the perfect gift for the youngest kiddos in your life! Congratulations @diannewrites.bsky.social and @jenrofe.bsky.social!

Are you an organizational whiz with great attention to detail and an interest in the world of publishing? This is an in-person job opportunity based in San Diego.

New book deal announcement! 🥳 📚 EMI GRANDE GRADY AND THE BOOK-O-MATIC, the first in an illustrated chapter book series, by Meg Medina, illustrated by Tania de Regil Congratulations, Meg and Tania! @jenrofe.bsky.social

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator who loves texture and light and a good mail day, looking for new projects with picture books through middle grade chapter books (and more)! Check out my portfolio at www.kriseasler.com or get in touch with my fantastic agent @jenrofe.bsky.social 💌

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day, Valentine! My name is danamarie and I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves telling sweet stories, especially with kiddos and animals. I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Nice to meet you!

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator of books for kids. I'm keen to illustrate smart, quirky stories (and have a few of my own). ★ Here's more of my work: www.twofishillustration.com/my-work ➽ I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

It’s a starred review for A HOME ON THE PAGE by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Seo Kim (www.seokim.com) from Foreword! ⭐️ Link to the review here. In bookstores everywhere on February 3! 🎉 @jenrofe.bsky.social

TEACHING FOR CHANGE: How Septima Clark Led the Civil Rights Movement to Voting Justice by Yvonne Clark-Rhines and Monica Clark-Robinson, illustrated by Abigail Albano-Payton has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly! Link to review here ⭐️ In bookstores January 27! @jenrofe.bsky.social

New book deal announcement! 🥳 🦖 DINKY AFRAID OF THE DARK by Maggie Edkins Willis! We can’t wait to see more from this sweet dino we all love. Congratulations, Maggie! @maggiemadethis.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

🌱 TINY WORLDS written and illustrated by Brittany Cicchese has received not one but TWO starred reviews! ⭐ Read the Foreword review here and the School Library Journal review here. In bookstores everywhere tomorrow! @cicchese-art.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

A new book deal announcement! 🥳 Congratulations to Maggie Edkins Willis on two more little ghost picture books: 🎁 LITTLE GHOST’S CHRISTMAS and 🍀 LITTLE GHOST’S LUCKY CHARM! @maggiemadethis.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

It’s a pleasure and an honor to help bring books into the world. But we wouldn't get to do it without all of you. Thank you! From all of us at ABLA, we wish you a spirited holiday season. May the New Year bring you joy, inspiration, & many beautiful books! 2025 Holiday Card art by Marissa Valdez

Some Christmas mischief! #kidlitart

It’s the most wonderful time of the month! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I love cozy scenes and wintery wonderlands. I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and would love to work with you on all your joy filled projects!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day to all who celebrate. I'm an author and illustrator rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. ✨ My Work: www.twofishillustration.com This image is from the forthcoming Whirby (by @mollyharris.bsky.social, HarperCollins Feb '26). Proud!

Happy December #KidLitArtPostcard ! 📬✨ I’m a #kidlit illustrator who is open to picture books (non-fiction & fiction), board books, chapter & middle grade spot art and covers✨ #kidlitart Portfolio: katherineahmedart.com Rep’d by: @jenrofe.bsky.social , @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy last #KidLitArtPostcard Day of the year! Better bake some extra Christmas cookies just in case… I’m Kris Easler, represented by the wonderful @jenrofe.bsky.social of ABLA, and excited to work on picture through middle grade books! Check out more at www.kriseasler.com!

Congratulations, Patrick and Pierre!

🎨 Spotlight on Jacob Souva! Jacob's Illustrator Page Jacob is represented by Jen Rofé (@jenrofe.bsky.social) and is open to imaginative picture books and colorful board books. @jacobsouva.bsky.social

It's a School Library Journal star for THE CLEAN-UP MONSTER written by Eleni Tassopoulos Wehner, illustrated by Danamarie Hosler (@mightypigeon.bsky.social)! ⭐ "Board books don’t always come with an ‘essential’ stamp, but this one is.” ⭐ Read the full review here @jenrofe.bsky.social

Querying writers -- Please give yourselves some grace and stop fretting about a few silly typos in your queries. We probably won't notice them, we're not going to hold them against you, and if we DO hold them against you, you don't want to work with us anyway.

🎉 Congratulations to THE WEIRDIES for making the USA Today Bestsellers list! 🎉 So proud of @hellomrforrest.bsky.social for illustrating this hilarious story! @jenrofe.bsky.social

🎉 Congratulations to TODAY AT SCHOOL: WITH YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW on becoming a USA Today bestseller! 🎉 We are so proud of Jessica Young and Renée Kurilla! @ksonnack.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

🎉 Congrats to these bestsellers this week! 🎉 New York Times Bestsellers: ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS IMMORTAL DARK USA Today Bestseller: INVISIBLE Indie Bestseller: SPACE CASE: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL @pterlip.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social @jenrofe.bsky.social

🎨 Spotlight on Pierre Collet-Derby Pierre's Illustrator Page Pierre is represented by Jennifer Rofé. He is open to picture books.

Tomorrow! 👀

🎨 Spotlight on Brian Biggs Brian's Illustrator Page Brian is represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social . He is open to picture books, b&w interiors, graphic novels & comics, and covers.

GRACIELA IN THE ABYSS by Meg Medina is @npr.org's Book of the Day! www.npr.org/2025/09/11/n... @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

🎨 Spotlight on @mikeboldt.bsky.social Mike's Illustrator Page Mike is represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social and is interested in picture books and covers.

🎨 Spotlight on @dpilutti.bsky.social Deb's Illustrator Page](www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...) Deb is represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social. She is open to picture books.

🎨 Spotlight on @washingtoncuts.bsky.social Janelle's Illustrator Page Janelle is represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social. She is open to picture books, board books, b&w interiors, and covers.

Some rejections will knock you to the floor in defeat, and then you scrape yourself up and get back to agenting.

It's embarrassing to know how the world laughs at us for our asinine gun laws. We can't get out of our own way and we have only dead civilians to show for it.

🎨 Spotlight on Joe Cepeda Joe's Illustrator Page Joe is represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social and is interested in illustrating picture books, b&w interiors, covers, and nonfiction.

It's a PW star for ON OUR WAY WITH MR. JAY by Chelsea Lin Wallace! ⭐ "Starring a beloved adult who brings everyone together, this jubilant picture book hails its school-commute VIP accordingly" 🌟 Read the full review here

I see memes that are like, Love Your Life. Take All The Pictures. NO. Don't take the pictures. This comes from someone who recently deleted 10k photos from her phone, aims to delete another 10k, & will still have more photos than a person needs. Stop taking so many pictures & enjoy the moments.

This is SO GOOD. Seriously, if you're creating for kids, especially picture books, REEEEEAAAADDDD THIS:

! Last chance ! I'm presenting on the agent-author relationship for the @scbwi.bsky.social LA summer conference, so send me your burning questions and I can try to incorporate them.

Hey #kidlit! I'm going to be doing a talk on the agent-author relationship for #SCBWI virtual summer conference. What would you like to learn in the talk? Any burning questions about the agent-author relationship? Any elements you wonder about? Let me know so I can touch on what matters to you.

**OPPORTUNITY**!! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to win a pb critique from Kelly Sonnack! You will be so happy you did it.