Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Does anyone else find #owls fascinating? I am repped by @kellydhouse.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

I’m coming off 2 weekends with book people, and I’m in awe of the contagious nature of creativity. It’s not jealous or possessive, but giving and uplifting. My mind is swirling with possibility and I’m reminded of the value of surrounding myself with those who seek wonder and the joy of Story.

Is there anything more disappointing than biting into a cookie expecting a chocolate chip and getting a raisin? Nothing against raisins. They’re fine. It’s all about expectation.

I’m enjoying a quiet morning at the SCBWI Carolinas fall retreat watching these three fishermen cast in one direction, oblivious to the fish jumping consistently behind them. Perfect snapshot of narrative distance working in real time. #povmatters #writingcraft #writinglife #morningmeditation

“The answer is always no until you ask.” (Nora Robert’s? Maybe?) But it only takes one yes for the door to open. Sometimes it feels like that door has a million padlocks, but find your passion, be your bravest self, and pursue it recklessly. I needed to hear this, so maybe someone else does too.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am a #kidlitart illustrator and writer from picturesque Stillwater, Minnesota, repped by the amazing @kellydhouse.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

Hi #kidlitartpostcard ! A little cat art for today. I think it captures the current emotional moment 🙃 I’m Amanda. I especially love making illustrations in greyscale, with pen and ink. Rep @kellydhouse.bsky.social at @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone 💌 l'm Caroline, 🇬🇧🇦🇺 picture book maker with a softly textured style and a love of endearing tales ✏️✨ Represented for writing and illustration by @kellydhouse.bsky.social 📚 #kidlit #kidlitart PORTFOLIO www.carolinemcphersonillustration.com

Meet illustrator and author Jack Keely. His art across 30+ books blends traditional and digital elements. Jack is available for picture books,chapter books, graphic novels, and middle grade illustration. He is represented by @kellydhouse.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlitart I love painting nature, animals, birds and trees. Check out my newly updated website.

#writingcommunity beware! There's a Twitter account and its corresponding website using my photo (@jesslitpro and jessicalitpro.systeme.io/f5933e61). It's unsettling to see my photo on someone else's account. Even worse is knowing someone is trying to take advantage of aspiring writers/authors.

Middle Grade is very much not dead…so many fantastic books to read and no where near enough time!

An update for #amquerying #writers: I am currently working through May queries and have responded to all sent prior to that. I do read and respond to every query and nudges are fine! Given that I still have several hundred to work through, I don’t plan to open in August.

When a Native American woman learns of the disappearance of one of her own, she decides enough is enough. For a limited time, you can get Marcie R. Rendon's acclaimed WHERE THEY LAST SAW HER on Kindle for $2.99! Enjoy! www.amazon.com/Where-They-L...

Two years ago my debut novel THE HUNT FOR THE HOLLOWER hit shelves! This is the book of my heart and I still love every word of it. So much of me is in this. I learned so much about writing, and being a writer, because of it. Whenever readers tell me they loved it I am delighted and honored. 1/5

All aboard for a high-speed new case in the third installment of this middle grade mystery series for fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events and Enola Holmes. Grab your copy and get ready for an action-packed ride! Repped by @annmrose.bsky.social #middlegradebooks #middlegrademystery #outnow

Congress? You awake?

It is always an honor to help bring amazing books into kids’ hands. Every now and then those books get noticed by grownups, and that’s nice, too!

“How many times should I revise my work?” I get this question a lot. My answer: As many times as it takes. Sometimes (rarely) a story comes out close to fully formed. Sometimes it will take dozens upon dozens of drafts and years of work to separate the wheat from the chaff to find the story.

My daughter just told me that this morning she read her entire 85 page masters thesis out loud before turning it in and managed to trim a ton of excess and I have never been so proud as a mom. Read your work out loud, people! It’s such a free, easy revision tool! #amrevising

Today June 1! Wow, that has snuck up on me. Due to some unexpected medical issues, I am behind on queries (March queries, I see you—if you haven’t heard from me, I’m still considering!). I will remain open June 1-7 nonetheless and my #mswl hasn’t changed. I am excited to read what comes my way!

Watching my puppy love life and wish I had it in me to get the zoomies.

Starting in 3…

THIS MOTH SAW BRIGHTNESS is here! Congrats to A. A. Vacharat on a remarkable debut. Repped by @kellydhouse.bsky.social #booksky #yabooks #amreading

The new assistant working hard through editor calls today. #muggsypup

The new assistant working hard through editor calls today. #muggsypup

Hello 👋 l'm Caroline, 🇬🇧🇦🇺 picture book author-illustrator with a softly textured style, and a love of endearing tales ✏️✨ Represented by @kellydhouse.bsky.social of @thetobiasagency.bsky.social & available for picture books, board books, covers and licensing ✨ #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

Dionna Mann is super excited to share that her MG Mama's Chicken & Dumplings was recently listed as a 2025 Children's Book Councli Librarian's Favorite! Congrats, Dionna! @kellydhouse.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

Lazy dogs can jump if they want to! 🐶🦊 No need to live by the expectations others have set for you. 🩵 #kidlitartpostcard Rep: @kellydhouse.bsky.social At @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

I do have one specific #mswl, as I was reminded tonight at our agency AMA. Think Downton Abbey meets Cosy Fantasy. I don’t care what happens in the throne room, the prince and princess and saving the world, etc. Give me the drama of the downstairs cast in the unseen halls and castle kitchens.

#amquerying #kidlit #writers! I will be open to queries May 1-7! I am just about through February's queries, and have a several fulls on deck, so if you haven't heard from me, I am still considering. For May, I thought I would do a little #mswl. This month I am looking for #MG and #YA--

Cover reveal!!!!! How to Draw a Tree written by David LaRochelle and illustrated by me 🌳 Pre-order your copy today. Pub date August 1st with @MNHSpress

Looking forward to when these two fun mice cross the pond and hit bookshelves this fall!

My publisher implores me to inform you about Barnes & Noble's current preorder sale, where you can get the paperback of THE SEARCH FOR THE SHADOWSOUL for 25% off. But I am ALSO subjecting you to my Canva skills to let you know about other books you can preorder. Presenting:

I am so thrilled to see DAUGHTERS OF THE LAMP getting all the love it deserves! Way to go @neddalewersbooks.bsky.social

Any time a see a writer announce that they’ve sent their first query I want to reach across the aether and give them a high five. It’s a long game and a weird business, but that first step into the query trenches is a big one and most definitely something to celebrate!

Howdy #portfolioday ! My name is Sydney Stone and I'm a #kidlit illustrator who loves all things spooky and whimsical. Want more art? Check my website sydneyjstone.com or instagram.com/sydleys For book inquiries, please contact the lovely @kellydhouse.bsky.social with @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

A bad storm is brewing. Better get your boots on. ☔️ It’s #kidlitartpostcard day. 🙂 Rep: @kellydhouse.bsky.social At: @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

National Treasure marathon on tv tonight and my whole family is so happy.

I am swimming under queries and fulls from previous months, so have made the decision to not open to queries the month of April. I apologize to those who have been waiting, but please keep an eye out for May!

We LOVE when our clients get collaborative. Check out this interview between children's book authors Dionna L. Mann and Michael F. Stewart, with included illustrations from Caroline McPherson all of whom are part of the @kellydhouse.bsky.social crew! www.dionnalmann.com/interviews-b...

Hi all, happy #kidlitartpostcard day. This is Moxie, on a mission to prove that her cat is *stolen*, not simply missing. Moxie doesn’t stand for lies, euphemisms, or bad news phrased like it’s an opportunity for personal growth. 😌🥄 Rep: @kellydhouse.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! My name is Sydney Stone and I’m a #kidlit illustrator with a love for all things spooky and whimsical. Hire me for your next book cover, chapter book, or graphic novel ✨ For all inquiries, please contact @kellydhouse.bsky.social Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks to @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social for organizing #MSWL day! I’m open from 1-7 of every month and here is what I’ll be looking for in March: I rep PB-YA and gravitate towards projects that have a clear, commercial hook and a captivating voice. 🧵

Good news! You can search Bluesky #MSWL just as well as Twitter Advanced Search. We recommend searching #MSWL with: * Your genre * Possible comp titles * Date range (if you do frequent searches) * Keywords related to your book Demo here! youtu.be/LnZt1MCjKZE

Morning visit from Archimedes #magical

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard ! I've just finished work on my debut picture book (WHEN THE AIR SANG, Annick Press Spring 2025), and looking for more opportunities for the year! 🧸 sunhawhang.com 🌷 [email protected] 🌠 Repped by @kellydhouse.bsky.social

Hi! My name is Sydney Stone and this is my very first #kidlitartpostcard as a represented illustrator 💃 Hire me for your spooky and whimsical book covers, graphic novels, picture books, or chapter books by contacting @kellydhouse.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #youngadult

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard today’s postcard is in honor of anyone out there longing for a moment of serenity. 🎧🌱 I’m an illustrator and writer. I particularly like to make pictures that have a traditional feel, with nuanced details for extra layers of story. Rep: @kellydhouse.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlitart I like to hang out at the barn. Where do you spend time?