From @publisherswkly.bsky.social, "Utilizing spare and stirring free verse, Gow (Gooseberry) artfully explores the sometimes turbulent emotions that come with growing up and growing apart, culminating in a heartening, deeply felt work." www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4197-7...

Kirkus Reviews writes "The author explores the complexity of anger—honoring its validity without dismissing accountability for one’s actions—in a way that’s artful and immersive. Deeply cathartic; balances emotional depth with engrossing suspense." www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

We're thrilled to see @robin-gow-poet.bsky.social's forthcoming novel in verse, SABER-TOOTH, receive two ⭐starred reviews⭐ back-to-back! awfulagent.com/ebooks/saber...

Happy 75th Anniversary to Charlie Brown! I spent the summer playing Linus at a local community theater and got back into reading old Peanuts comics. They've brought so many smiles to my face.

We've been busy — here are some of the exciting projects our clients announced in the month of September alone 🥳 Congratulations to JAB clients Emily Rath, Isaac Fitzsimons, @jessmeywrites.bsky.social, @brandonsanderson.com, and Peter Orullian on their book deals!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Brittany, an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw with vibrant colorful palettes and rich textures 🩷 Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social britspixels.com #kidlitart #cuteart #illustration

Quick reminder: I only consider queries through QueryManager unless it is a referral from someone I actually know. I've gotten a lot of queries* to my email recently and those are deleted. *Many also CC TONS of agents. Following guidelines is the first step to a strong author/agent relationship.

Ghosts so cute I’d probably give them candy 👻 #kidlitart #cuteart #illustration #trickortreat

fyi, ZOMBIE & BRAIN is a great publishing case study. this book was MASSIVELY promoted to independent booksellers before its release. the publisher brought it to conferences! they sent us physical f&gs! they emailed us about it! indie booksellers are how new authors break out and this is proof. 🧟🧠

I am very behind on my queries and requested material reading, so I'm going to close to queries at the end of the week for a short time until I'm caught up. Feel free to query in the meantime. QueryManager.com/HamessleyQuery

DANCE LIKE A LEAF published in 2020. It broke my heart to not be able to do in-person events. I’m super excited to share my debut picture book with 50+ preschoolers! I hope they like these 🍁 🪄 ❤️ #kidlit #booksky

Friday reminder 🧡💛 #kidlitart #illustration #cuteart

... we surpassed Stephen King on the NYT bestseller list? My gob has been well and truly smacked. THIS BOOK DIED ON SUBMISSION! I'm so overwhelmingly grateful for all the love. Team Zomsbury is THE BEST.

I’ve spent the last five days celebrating turning 40 by indulging in my nerdy obsessions and the final cherry on top was seeing this launch. Welcome to 40. Bring it on!

Watching the launch of the IMAP from the side of the road in Cape Canaveral. Here we go! www.youtube.com/live/vNRrfam...

Thank you, @bookriot.bsky.social! bookriot.com/new-bisexual... #bivisibilityday #bisexualbooks #thebibook

🍓 Artists, if you see this, post something RED! ❣️ #kidlitart #cuteart #illustration

Artists! Quote with your night art 🌌✨ #kidlitart #illustration #cuteart

I know we keep focusing on Colbert and Kimmel as we should, but we also need to remember there are hundreds of people who work for these shows who also just lost their jobs because of this bullshit, and most of them are probably not millionaires.

Fall friends 🍁 #kidlitart #illustration #cuteart #pumpkinspiceseason

I had a truly fantastic time at the #PeopleofPublishing Conference. It was great to be able to have deep dive conversations with other publishing pros. Lots of good thoughts on the state of middle grade and how much we all want to fix it. The roundtables were a highlight. I'll def be back next year!

Note to witches: never leave your broom unattended on halloween night… 🎃 #KidLit #KidLitArt #Halloween

At the #PeopleofPublishing25 Conference today. If you’re around, say hi! I’m excited to reconnect with great publishing people! #PeopleofPublishing

Happy Tuesday ! Happy like ghostie to brighten your day 👻🩵 #kidlitart #cuteart #illustration #ghosts

I am so excited to finally be able to talk about ASTRA FOX AND THE WONDERWORKERS REBELLION by Isaac Fitzsimons. I am obsessed with the magical world Isaac created and definitely told all editors to listen to Newsies while reading this one. Thrilled for the world to have another book by Isaac.

A very happy birthday to my amazing husband @themattlondon.bsky.social. He’s a super dad and keeps me laughing every day. My best friend and biggest fan forever. I love you, Matt! When did we get so old?

i wrote a book called ONE OF THE BOYS. it’s about a trans teen and it exists for trans teens, but adults have told me they like it too. i think it’s pretty good. thank you victoria.monster#straightcash...

I love working with my illustration clients on expanding their styles. How adorable is @britspixels.bsky.social’s line art? Bring on the chapter book illustrations!

Would not have been possible without the 🍃UNWAVERING🍃support of this woman here ⬇️

Gun control now. Gun control TODAY. Call your reps. Tell them if they couldn't act on behalf of the children of Sandy Hook, or Columbine, or Parkland, or Annunciation, or any other national shames, maybe they can do so in the name of Charlie Kirk. Make his passing mean something.

AHH! @grubreport.bsky.social is a NYT BESTSELLER! I always knew that this day would come for Stephanie. She's a true kidlit talent. I'm proud to have been a part of her journey to the list with this book. Congrats to @laancham.bsky.social & @alexborbolla.bsky.social for bringing this zombie to life.

Sometimes a piece or concept just isn’t coming together, so I switched gears and doodled out something sweet and simple instead 🥰🌿🌹🩵 #kidlitart #illustration #cuteart

After reading YOUR FAVORITE SCARY MOVIE I was desperate for a rewatch w/ commentary. I literally had to stream the film from my tv and then time a YouTube rip of the commentary with Anderson and Williamson on my laptop. ABSURD. Bring back special features. Another thing streamers have killed.

I cannot scream loud enough about how much I loved @ashleycullins.bsky.social’s YOUR FAVORITE SCARY MOVIE. The SCREAM series was formative for me and this book is a love letter to the series. If you love SCREAM, Wes Craven, and horror film in general, this is a must read.

I’ve left X and I’m hoping to build more connections here on Bluesky. I’m Sonya, an author and illustrator represented by JABberwocky Agency. I’d love to connect with more writers and illustrators. Let’s be friends! 🙃🌼🫣 #WriteStuff #KidLitArt

Publishing peeps! Are you attending the AALA People of Publishing Conference on 9/17? Do you want to meet up with other pros to talk about the middle grade genre market? There is still room in the roundtable I'm leading with Erica Finkel from Abrams! Join us! peopleofpublishing.org/agent-editor...

AMAZING news!!! Such an honor to work with Cynthia Alonso! I’m so proud of our book! ❤️‍🔥🩷💜💙❤️‍🔥 #kidlit #booksky #bivisibilitymonth www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713504...

Cynthia and I created this book because the bi+ community deserves to be seen and celebrated. Picture books are powerful and they are for everyone 🩷 #kidlit #booksky #bivisibilitymonth

To support the Twin Cities community after the Annunciation school shooting last week, the incredible Anne Ursu is raising money to donate copies of my book Not Like Every Day: Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills to local schools. Support, if you can, with donations or shares. #kidlit

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Brittany, an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw with vibrant colorful palettes and rich textures 🩷 Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social britspixels.com #kidlitart #cuteart #illustration

I adore this spread in @sassinsf.com's SHABBAT IS... What a beautiful illustration by Noa Kelner.

My debut picture book, SHABBAT IS ..., releases today 😊 Available where all books are sold. And here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/a-j-s...

It was quite the agenting month back in 2022 when these two books sold. NOT LIKE EVERY DAY took three years to sell. Proud to have been a part of bringing both of these books into the world. Congrats to @grubreport.bsky.social and all involved. Go pick up both books now!

My amazingly talented client @bretshuford.bsky.social of @broadwayhusbands.bsky.social was just diagnosed with HLH & T-Cell Lymphoma. Please consider donating to support his beautiful family in this uncertain time. www.gofundme.com/f/support-br...

Prices are up just in time for back to school. Thanks, Donald Trump.

New book deal announced!!

I just read ONE OF THE BOYS by @dirtbagqueer.rocks and liked it so much!!!

This man is a monster. Of all the things Trump has done, picking him to head HHs will cause the most suffering and death.

Post a witch it you wish 🧙 #kidlitart #cuteart #illustration #witch #halloween