Hey #kidlit illustrators, it has been a few months (a lot going on this year) but I’ll be posting an open call for samples tomorrow. Stay tuned! 💙❤️

I’m agented!! Those words feel like a dream! Excited to be part of @seymouragency.bsky.social family! Thank you @gabycabezut.bsky.social for believing in me!! Let’s do this, amiga! ❤️❤️❤️

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Mirto, a queer Italian freelance illustrator who loves to play with colors and textures! Nice to meet you! : D I'm currently open to #kidlit book projects! 🌟Represented by: @gabycabezut.bsky.social 🌈 mirtomastroieni.portfolio.site ✉️ [email protected]

Disney/Pixar Feeling Feelings is a mindfulness journal encouraging kids check in with themselves and manage their feelings. With journaling space for goal setting in the morning and reflection in the evening @chroniclebooks.bsky.social ‬ Booth 818 #asca25 books.disney.com/book/disney-...

I’m hiring an editorial assistant! Position will report to me and the director of our Graphic Novel program. You will get to work on childrens and our New Adult imprint. Apply here: jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-boo...

Hey illustrators! Did you know there's a contact form on my website just for you? When beginning new projects I routinely check the spreadsheet for new submissions and search/sort my notes on previous submissions. >>> www.brianlarossa.com 💙❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #artsearch #art #artist

Hola hola! Les tenemos noticias! Queremos hacer una fiesta 🥳 para el lanzamiento de nuestra página web de #scbwi en Español!! Para unirte inscríbete aquí: scbwi.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @scbwi.bsky.social

find me at @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social

New #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Mirto, a queer Italian freelance illustrator who loves to play with colors and textures! Nice to meet you! : D I'm currently open to #kidlit book projects! 🌟Represented by: @gabycabezut.bsky.social 🌈 mirtomastroieni.portfolio.site ✉️ [email protected]

New #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Mirto, a queer Italian freelance illustrator who loves to play with colors and textures! Nice to meet you! : D I'm currently open to #kidlit book projects! 🌟Represented by: @gabycabezut.bsky.social 🌈 mirtomastroieni.portfolio.site ✉️ [email protected]

🎬 Mañana a las 3:30 p. m. haremos una sesión en FB Live para contar todo sobre "Soy Frankelda", nuestra primera película. ¡Vengan con preguntas o solo a acompañarnos! 👻 ✨ #SoyFrankelda #StopMotion #CinemaFantasma

"I Am Frankelda”, the first Mexican stop-motion feature film, will have its world premiere at @annecyfestival, in the Annecy Presents section! Years of relentless work, wild imagination, and deep love for storytelling have led us here. This film is a dream come true. 💫

Publishers aren’t just looking for beautiful illustrations; they want artists who can bring stories to life in a way that resonates with young readers, and know HOW to create publishing specific artwork. Thread: #kidlit

Next week’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair will once again bring the book world to Italy as it continues to grow beyond its traditional remit focused on children’s books buff.ly/DfKCxYp

Who wants some good news? The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...

Luck won’t land you a book deal—but a great story and the right agent just might! 🍀📚 This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re raising a toast to the magic of storytelling and the authors who make it shine. May your queries be golden and your words flow like a pot of literary gold! ✨💚 #SeymourAgency #BookSky

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! I wrote on Instagram about erasure of women today: www.instagram.com/p/DG8aRVRAyc... Finally, if you want to support the work I do uplifting mostly women Latinx voices, consider becoming a Patreon for as little as $2 a month: www.patreon.com/tomesandtext...

Also. If you are just meeting us, you may not know that WE LOVE GOOD NEWS. We're rooting for you. We hope you found agents to pitch, that they'll be the perfect fit to love, understand & support your work - and that you'll let us know when you have good news to share. 🥰 #MSWL

Hey! I’m open to queries from #illustrators looking for rep 💜✨ #Kidlit

I’m seeing a lot of people taking sides. I’m Mexican. The tariffs will undoubtedly affect us. I am worried and sad about the way we’re dismissed as “the backdoor” neighbors. It pains me to see how Latinx are being treated. But right now we need empathy, compassion and unity more than ever. 1/2

I have many regrets about Earth, but making humans in a wide range of colors, shapes, and temperaments is not one of them. Celebrate thy diversity. Love each other.

Can you believe the 2025 #PBParty contest window opens 24 hours from now? The judges and I can't wait to see your amazing entries...and share our favorites with at least 63 agents, editors & ADs. Wahooooo! mindyalyseweiss.com/...

I am so behind my emails… 😓 I swear I answer emails all day long 😭

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

I’m mentoring in middle grade and I can’t wait to read your stories! #kidlit #lasmusas

Julie is amazing! She’s kind, supportive and writes incredibly! #KidLit #BookSky #Writing #Writers

More than ever: There are people on #Booksky who won’t see book related posts unless you use the 📚💙 emojis (or #booksky). If you are an author, bookseller, or book lover, please use those indicators so your target audience will see your posts even if they are not using the Following feed. Thanks.

This is the query that got 37 full requests and me fantastic rep. If it helps even one #writer it was worth sharing with all the markups. Huge TY to @pcarterwriter.bsky.social #booksky #writingcommunity #querying #query #writers #writerscommunity #writersupport docs.google.com/document/d/1...

What’s the message overall this weekend? - Grow your community but don’t rely on one platform alone. - Grow YOUR platform. A blog, your newsletter. - Use social media to connect but drive people to your website. #BookSky #WritingCommunity

Sharing some pics from Oaxaca, Mexico to cleanse our feed 😛 Also, can’t get over those trees 💜 #Mexico #BeautifulPics #Uplifting

What a joke. Tiktok is state media now. Don't think they won't do whatever Trump says in terms of content moderation and the algorithm.

@julieblaho.bsky.social Julie!!!! 💜💜💜💜

Deleted all meta apps for the time being. Including TikTok.

I've updated the new "For those coming from BookTok" resource in my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky. Includes links to community threads where #BookSky and #BookTok users can contribute tips and resources: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bo...

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

For those who DO care about what's happening in the world but sometimes need a break, feel free to follow my #Uplift feed: bsky.app/profile/debb... Hand-curated by yours truly, criteria unapologetically subjective.

Seriously, I love my Discover feed. If you tried tweaking/curating it before and it didn't seem to change anything, I encourage you to try it again.

Some open book designer jobs here: jobzone.publishersweekly.com/jobs/

COMBAT MONSTERS made FanFi Addict’s Most Anticipated Reads for 2025! Stories by @peterclines.bsky.social, @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social, @davidmack.bsky.social, @jrobinsonauthor.bsky.social, @scottsigler.bsky.social, @hntdove.bsky.social & others. Preorder henryherz.wordpress.com/combat-monst...

The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train starts NOW & lasts August 15 - 17 EDT 🚂Write a new PB draft 🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post 🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc: tinyurl.com/Critique... 🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉 🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/Critique...#PBPartyGood luck ✨✨

CELEBRATE WITH ME!!!! I am thrilled to announce the release date for the board book which I wrote a poem for: "LET'S CELEBRATE DÍA DE MUERTOS"! Illustrated by the amazing Priscilla Moreno and published by Muddpuppy/Galison Coming out July 16th!!!! #kitlit #boardbook #babies #childrensbooks

Thanks for asking such great questions and for being such a fantastic resource to others in the #kidlit community, @chelseadicicco.bsky.social l chelseasworldofbooks.com/2024/06/05/j... @gabycabezut.bsky.social l @jacobsouva.bsky.social

I'll be at the Beaverton City Library for their Local Author Fair 11AM - 2PM, Saturday, May 18 Meet Over 40 Local Authors! Browse Books! Buy Books! I hope to see you, soon! @gabycabezut.bsky.social

Happy Book Birthday, LUCY'S BLOOMS! Thank you to everyone who continues to read, share, and help this story of my heart flourish and grow. (Illustrated by Alice Brereton) @gabycabezut.bsky.social

Oh!!! Congrats Melissa!!!!!

Happy Weed Appreciation Day from your local dandelion enthusiast! And thank you to author Kirsti Call for this thoughtful and thought-provoking review of Lucy's Blooms, written by me and beautifully illustrated by Alice Brereton. @gabycabezut.bsky.social

I had such a great time facilitating a young writers' workshop for 4th and 5th graders at Willamette Elementary School in McMinnville last week! Thanks to Marilyn Dresser for fantastic coordination (and for making authors feel like rock stars)! @gabycabezut.bsky.social

It’s so awesome when I meet authors who I connect with. I fall in love with their stories and I know I can impact their life in such a positive way ✨ Love being a literary agent 💕

Book Review: Capybara Zen, a Story and Coloring Book Written and Illustrated by Helen Huiting Wu Hi All, The next book review is live on my website. Do you think the cover is as adorable as I do? sites.google.com/view/melissa...