My client bookshelf is looking good these days with new books for young and old(er). 🤩 Patience is a virtue, and I often say it's not one of mine. So hard waiting for more upcoming books! 😉

Opening up to queries from April 6-17th in QueryManager! 😃 I'm focusing on my adult list: book club or historical fiction, upmarket mysteries, romance, or women's fiction. For kidlit, I'm only seeking narrative nonfiction - MG/YA. manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/le...

I'm delighted to welcome @jessicabraindelhoffman to Open Book Literary! Jessica Russak-Hoffman is a Seattle-based reporter for Jewish News Syndicate & winner of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award for HOW TO CATCH A MERMAID (WHEN YOU'RE SCARED OF THE SEA). Welcome to #TeamZampetti, Jessica!

If a rejection says "I'd love this, but it's too close to another client"--that is a HUGE vote of confidence. It means they took on something similar because they loved it. And someone is likely to love yours, too. The right agent is still out there. Keep looking.

Agents don't just read for quality. They read for urgency. New post on how to make your query feel like a book they need to read Right! Now!--before someone else gets it first. manuscriptacademy.com/what-makes-a-query-feel-like-a-big-book

Book bans are silencing diverse creators and their stories. As of this writing, there are just nine states that have passed a Freedom to Read Bill: California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington.🧵

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Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! 🎉 This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here! You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. ☕

The deadline to apply for Literary Agents of Change's Fellowship Program is MARCH 2! Swipe for more info 👉️ Or head to the link in our bio for an info session and the link to apply 🥳 #fellowship #literaryagentsofchange #amediting #amwriting #publishing

SFF and disability? Gianna’s a better choice than me. 👇🏻

Adult SFF or horror? Check out Tricia instead of me!

Got horror or thriller? Check out Shelly instead of me!

Folks checking out my #MSWL Day posts! I will re-open to queries in the spring - you can check out my timing, etc. here: QueryTracker.net/query/Lzampe...

If you're enjoying #MSWL today and want to keep the energy going, our educational sister company @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social is throwing a FREE Presentation Party on March 12. Five agents + editors, five 10-minute talks, real publishing insights. RSVP: presentation-party.manuscriptacademy.com 🥂

Picture books are my guilty pleasure! #MSWL MORE: Fun & funny Instant kid appeal 🤝 Classroom/Library potential Lots of layers LESS (or better, none): Teachy or preachy Sentimental or nostalgic Rhyme Books of my 💛: I WANT MY HAT BACK, SOUL FOOD SUNDAY, PLANTING STORIES... PURA BELPRÉ

I love romance! ❤️ Fake dating Friends to lovers Road trip romance Bonus points for disabled characters where the disability isn't a problem to be solved; interfaith couples negotiating family traditions; settings outside beaches, big cities, tiny towns! manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/le...

Keeping an eye out for mysteries: Steeped in setting like S.A. Cosby or Liz Moore Cozy comfort reads (Christie crossed with Kawashiro?) Amateur detectives like Cash Blackbear or Kausar Khan #MSWL manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/le...

#MSWL Day is here! I'm seeking more narrative nonfiction for children and adults. Think THE MONA LISA VANISHES (Day) or Candace Fleming's books for kids. More like THE ART THIEF (Finkel) or NO HUMAN INVOLVED (Neely) for adults. Also seeking nonfiction that really brings setting to life!

This article! Her book’s on my TBR & now I want to read it even more. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 crimereads.com/yosha-gunase...

Wow! A little bit of (good) news! news.cornell.edu/stories/2026...

Great news! @kathleenfoxwrites will be debuting this fall with EVIE WALTERS TAKES THE WHEEL from Lake Union Publishing! Book clubs and readers young & old will love this story of rediscovering oneself while redefining relationships and living the van life. Can't wait for fall! 🍁 🚌 ❤️

Kidlit Chat happening this Tuesday over On Threads! Please join us! #writingcommunity #kidlit #kidlitchat #wwwkidlitchat

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I have responded to all queries from November (and in 2025)! 😊 Still working my way through requested manuscripts… I’ll still have some 2025 requests on my TBR list in 2026. 👩🏻‍💻 Revamping my query process and MSWL in 2026 too… keep an eye out! 👀

Usually I'm open to queries this week, but I'm still reviewing last month's queries! 📥 Stats to date: - 1,775 queries this year - 80 requests (fewer than usual) - 3 offers - 1 client I'll reopen in the new year, but I may change my process again. 🤔

Happy book birthday to A PLACE CALLED GALVESTON! @andreashapirowriter Valerya Milavanova and Apples & Honey Press 🎉 🤩 🎉 This beautiful book explores the story of Jewish immigration to the Midwest through the port of Galveston, TX. So proud of it!

It’s Oct 31st, & I am sooo behind on my queries. (No treats for me! ☠️) I planned to reopen next week, but I may push that to the 2nd week in Nov. If so, I will change my QueryManager message & add the new date. Thank you for your patience! If you queried in October, I’ll respond soon. 🎃

It's #DVpit Day! I may be a little late to the party, as I'm getting submissions out for current clients, but if I ❤️ your pitch, please query me at querytracker.net/query/Lzampe... with #DVpit in your title. Thank you! 😊 (FYI, I'm open to queries through Friday 10/10 at 5pm ET.)

Whew! Finished my queries for September... just in time to reopen on Monday for October. 😅 If you've not received an answer, I'm still considering my "maybe" pile for requests. 😊 Fall means my thoughts are turning cozy, and cozy means mysteries! 📖 🍂 🔎

wishing for peace and plenty for all in the year to come. Shanah tovah! 🍎 🍯 😊

I’m Regina Brooks, President of the Association of American Literary Agents and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency. I am so excited to invite you to the very first People of Publishing Conference (peopleofpublishing.bsky.social), happening Sept 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine in NYC.

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Enjoyed a long weekend in Madison, WI & added two fantastic bookstores to my “collection.” Lake City Books & Leopold’s Books Bar Caffe. Both were wonderful - really well curated and very different in their approaches. Def more happy places for me! 🍸📚😍

Quick query update! I've finished reviewing July's queries, so if you've not received a reply, it's because I'm still considering requesting your manuscript. Also, due to the volume of requests I need to read, I won't be opening for queries in August as previously planned. See you in September! 😊

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Agent and editor friends, will you join me at @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social this September? Presented by @aalitagents.bsky.social , this day focuses on professional development and networking for publishing colleagues. Visit peopleofpublishing.org for more information and to register!

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So excited for Kate’s new book! 🤩💐🤩 www.threads.com/@kateallenfo...

Adding my voice to @litagentsaritza.bsky.social ‘s!

Coming soon: @litagentsofchange.bsky.social's auction starts next week to raise funds to add voices to agenting! I donated a 1 hour AMA call and a query/sample critique. 😊 Help me help @litagentsofchange.bsky.social!

Book news! Wendy Cross's YA thriller is on sale now in the US and Canada, and received a great review in Kirkus: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... Thrilled to see this, Wendy! 🤩 🏝 ⏳

Meet this month's #12x12PB Featured Agents! @literarylesliez.bsky.social of Open Book Literary @sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Learn more about what they’re seeking in #picturebooks: buff.ly/SRhhXjv

So excited to network & learn at @aalitagents.bsky.social PopCon! Publishing pals, won’t you join me? (Sorry, writing pals, this is for biz folks.) Registration is now open! peopleofpublishing.org#:~:text=The%....

I love to end the week with good news! Thrilled to welcome @laurashovan to Open Book Literary! A Pushcart Prize-nominated poet, Laura writes picture books, middle grade, and verse novels. I'm excited to begin working with her! Welcome to #TeamZampetti, Laura!

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Today is #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay! If you’re celebrating, tag us so we can follow along with the festivities! Unsure of what to read? We’ve recommended titles for all ages, and you can win ALL of them in our special giveaway, only on Instagram 🎉 🎁 bit.ly/4cd5vVE

KidLit publishing and publishing in general feels so hard right now. I know there are days when the urge to throw in the towel is strong. Please don't. Your work matters. There is someone out there who will be changed by your book. Take that small step today. You have no idea how close you are.

Even in the midst of the city… #bloomscrolling