ICYMI! The third book in Bonnie Kelso’s series of underwater adventures featuring major childhood milestones (losing a tooth, bedtime, and bath time) is ready for preorder. What a cute cover!bookshop.org/p/books/sea-...

Still a month left until the winner for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize is announced, but if you’re curious about the finalists, check out this Lit Hub interview! Justin’s personality shines in his interview. lithub.com/meet-the-bes...

Happy Pub Day to Ella Grace Foutz! Her memoir in verse, Lullabies for Insomniacs, is now available wherever books are sold. Grab your copy, then head on over to Goodreads to discuss! bookshop.org/p/books/lull...

As the weather gets colder, we think of cozy meals. Have you ever wondered what foods represent your favorite characters and books? Drop a comment to share, and check in this month leading up to turkey day for our books as seasonal dishes!

So excited to announce that MUD TO THE RESCUE! HOW ANIMALS USE MUD TO THRIVE AND SURVIVE has won a silver EUREKA! HONOR BOOK AWARD from the California Reading Association! Congratulations to author Tanya Konerman and illustrator Melanie Cataldo! @tanyakonerman.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social

It's so thrilling that three of our books have been named EUREKA! Book Award Winners for excellence in nonfiction. Thank you California Reading Association for recognizing the merit of these titles! @tanyakonerman.bsky.social @icebird.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social @susanschulman.bsky.social

I just put out a review of this! poorlittlebookishgirl.wordpress.com/2025/10/27/r...

Happy Halloween from the agents at Great Dog Literary!

Starting a true crime podcast while your own mother is being investigated for a crime? That’s peak chaos we can only expect from characters written by Karen Myna Cantor. Her debut novel, ALEX, BY PROXY, is now available for preorder!

If you love literary fiction and are looking for a chilling and thrilling read (without the ghosts and goblins) to match the season, pick up a copy of Hayan Charara’s HUSH, LITTLE CHILDREN. bookshop.org/p/books/hush...

Dark skies, a big yellow moon, and bats with big personalities and great moves make Addie perfect for Halloween season! bookshop.org/p/books/addi...

Another great review for Ella Grace’s upcoming verse memoir, LULLABIES FOR INSOMNIACS! Publishers Weekly says “this perceptive collection offers insightful and, at times, uplifting revelations: ‘I may have had more sadness in my life than some,/ but it doesn’t mean I’ve had any less joy.’” ​​

Bonnie Kelso’s Sleepy Sea is “a wonderful choice for kids whose active minds make them resist sleep, or who love ocean creatures” and it’s available now! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sleepy-sea...

Reshona Landfair—"Jane Doe” when she testified at R. Kelly’s trial—was the 14-yr-old in the child porn video that led to a long sentence for the R&B star. This is her story—an unflinching tale of years of abuse at the hands of a predator. Reshona Landfair is not keeping secrets for anyone anymore.

If you loved Jessica Guerrieri’s debut, you’re in for a treat with her upcoming sophomore novel, BOTH CAN BE TRUE. A gorgeous cover for a gorgeous book about sisterhood, acceptance, and all of the ways a woman can vanish in plain sight. bookshop.org/p/books/both...

Kirkus couldn’t pass up the opportunity for a good pun in their recent review of Dexter: The Stand Up Dog, and we love to see it! bookshop.org/p/books/dext...

🎉Deal Alert 🎉 Regina Linke's next book, THE TAO OF NATURE, will be published by Clarkson Potter in Spring 2027! We can't wait to see the gorgeous art that will go into this special book.

Ella Grace Foutz’s YA memoir-in-verse is getting lots of love from librarians and early readers alike. School Library Journal has also called it “an accessible title to educate and show readers they are not alone” when dealing with mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder.

Welcome, William and Alex! The screenwriting duo responsible for family entertainment such as Inspector Gadget 2, My Date with the President’s Daughter, and Under Wraps is now represented by @liznealon.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Acorn weevils are way cuter than you think! You know those perfectly round holes in acorns? That’s these guys. 📞: Rep’d by @liznealon.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social 🎨: www.wineberrywoodpress.com/portfolio/ #kidlitpostcard #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day Oct! (Thank you for the extra day!)🤩 Thalamus Plank here, author/illustrator interested in picture books, non-fiction and black and white illustrations. Rep'd by @mskanin.bsky.social of @greatdoglit.bsky.social 🐶 Look forward to working with you! 🤗 thalamusplank.co.uk

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard. I’m Carolyn, author and illustrator of PBs, chapter books, and early reader/chapter book GNs. And happy Tết Trung Thu next week. carolynle.com Rep'd by @mskanin.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! It's my first time posting for the awesome monthly challenge from @ginaperry.bsky.social Rep'd by @mskanin.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social

Prefer audiobooks? Bound by Stars is discounted for a limited time at 70% off! Click the link below to purchase & start listening. Hurry—offer ends 10/11/25! Https://www.audiobooks.com/promotions/promotedBook/897521/bound-by-stars?refId=215234

Happy pub day to Prof Anne O’Dwyer. In A DRIVING ANGER she discusses the psychology of road rage and its impact on our lives. bookshop.org/p/books/a-dr...

My book is the true story of a 17 year old girl who became the first human cannonball - but really it's about bravery, independent spirit, and giving.

Well. This is something. Congratulations Justin Haynes on this recognition for your transcendent novel!

This is such a beautiful book about finding a way, no matter what the obstacles. I'm so glad it's been translated into Spanish. Thank you, Gnome Road Books!

Our biggest influencer (dogfluencer 🐾) client. Go DEXTER!

Take a deep dive with Brooke McIntyre via IF YOU WENT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN. The Junior Library Guild selection is available for pre-order now! bookshop.org/p/books/if-y...

IBIS, by Justin Haynes, has been shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize! 🎉 Congratulations to all!

Deal Alert! Mondays are sweeter with a new book in the works. Congrats to Rebecca Solow on her upcoming book, ZAZEL, with Red Comet!

Dexter is available en español! This inspirational picture book is perfect for teaching little ones who are beginning to build their Spanish vocabulary. gnomeroadpublishing.com/products/dex...

Want to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a rom-com? Check out Lissette Decos’ debut, ANA TAKES MANHATTAN! bookshop.org/p/books/ana-...

This picture book, written by Claudio Aguilera and evocative art by GDL client Gabriela Lyon, tells the story of a boy’s long walk to school in Chile and is a perfect addition to any kid’s library. www.eerdmans.com/978080285600...

If you’re into tarot, you will love the bilingual tarot deck, Borderlands Tarot/El Tarot de Tierras Fronterizas. It features gorgeous watercolor illustrations of the landscape between the US and Mexico. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Happy Pub Day to the greatest dog client at our agency, Dexter! Congratulations to Team Dexter. We can’t wait to see how this picture book continues to inspire kids across the world to take things one Dexter step at a time. Don’t forget to check out all of the great bonuses on Gnome Road’s website!

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! Are you looking for more books by Latinx this fall? We’ve got you covered with something for every kind of reader through the rest of September!

Congratulations to Regina Linke and the LBFYR team! Big Enough has won the New England Award in Picture Books! bookshop.org/p/books/big-...

Ella Grace Foutz’s Lullabies for Insomniacs will be published in November, but you can read a snippet of her beautiful verse now! bookshop.org/p/books/lull...

🎉Deal Alert 🎉 Starting off our Monday morning with another deal alert! Stan Mack and Fantagraphics are teaming up once again to publish MULE'S DINER, a collection of strips which originally ran in National Lampoon.

We’re less than a month away from the release of award-winning poet Hayan Charara’s debut novel! Lovers of twisty literary fiction, you’ll want this in your TBR. bookshop.org/p/books/hush...

We love the cover of Frank Riccardi’s upcoming book, CTRL + ALT + PWN! This Summer 2026 release is perfect for those who are curious about how everyday tech works, and those who love a good IRL hacker story. bookshop.org/p/books/ctrl...

🎉 Deal Alert 🎉 No better way to get back into the swing of things post-Labor Day than a book deal :) Congratulations to Leigh Therriault, whose book THE DARK SHINE will be published by Orca Books in 2027!

Teens who love non-fiction will appreciate Lynn Curlee’s queer memoir THE OTHER PANDEMIC, which offers an intimate look at the devastating impact of the AIDS epidemic in the 80’s and 90s. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

If you liked Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, Ella Grace Foutz’s upcoming memoir-in-verse, LULLABIES FOR THE INSOMNIACS is the book for you! Foutz chronicles the story of coming to grips with her bipolar diagnosis in this powerful book. It will be published on November 4th, and is available for pre-orde

You're going to love this YA #romantasy— a gender-bent Titanic in Space. Now available from @entangledteen.bsky.social Happy Pub Day to E.L. Starling!

Order yours from your favorite bookstore! #vietnamese #cookbook @greatdoglit.bsky.social

Sounds like an exciting read! 🌌 "Action packed" brings to mind classics like "Dune" or "Starship Troopers." What’s your favorite sci-fi debut? 🪐📚 #SciFiReads

I am thrilled to announce that I am now represented by the amazing Liz Nealon @liznealon.bsky.social at Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social So excited to work with her and Great Dog! #kidlit #kidlitart #writingcommunity