Hey agents: I just sent out a big updated MSWL blast following my move from Holiday House to Peachtree. If I missed you, please DM with your email address and I'll get that to you! You can also find this info on the website linked in my bio 🎃👻

My 6th novel will go out on subs soon. Here’s hoping someone wants a fun middle grade paranormal mystery 👻 Small Spaces x Gravity Falls #kidlit #WritingCommmunity #spooky #middlegrade

If Gilmore Girls had magic… Studio Ghibli meets Anne of Green Gables Winnie, a 12-year-old magicless witch, hopes that spending the summer in her Nana's cozy small town will help her get through a recent family loss, find her voice, and discover her special magic. #QuestPit #MG #F #Cozy #OS

SMALL SPACES x GRAVITY FALLS Maddie & her friends want to enjoy the fair & eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror & be cursed. Now terrifying things are happening. If they don’t solve the mystery & break the curse, it might just break them. #questpit #MG #PR #MY #AG

Don’t miss the chance to attend a great kidlit conference on October 11th with fantastic speakers, giveaways, and submission opportunities, including to DREAM JAR PUBLISHING! See details at girlpowerhour.weebly.com #kidlit #childrensbooks #conference #publishing #submission

#Mswl: literary voice-driven middle grade w/a high-concept hook; speculative/fantasy or slice-of-life but I want to see gorgeous, engaging prose or verse; profound coming-of-age themes; and beautifully drawn characters. If it’s a heavier story, there should be love and hope reverberating throughout

Middle grade authors – the industry is looking for high concept, strong hook books, with a low word count. If anybody can figure out what that is, let’s let each other know. That way we can all write that and save this age group. Thank you.😅❤️ #kidlit #writingcommunity

I have a book on subs with 13 yr old MCs. I’d happily write to help this age group. It’s getting published that’s the tricky thing. phys.org/news/2025-07...

#kpopdemonhunters #sajaboys

Attention #Agents, #Editors, and #Authors of the #WritingCommunity and #BookSky! The next #MiseryPit is July 5, 2025 from 6 AM PST - 6 PM PST! See you then!

I’m taking a big step from writing middle grade to adult romcom 😅 But I love the vibes. Why is creating a Pinterest board so much fun? 😆🍁 Here’s to new beginnings… #romcom

THE GIRL IN WHITE X WRETCHED WATERPARK Maddie & her friends want to enjoy the fair and eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror & be cursed. Now terrifying things are happening. There’s a mystery to solve! If they don’t break this curse, it might just break them. #WIPPIT #MG #PN #M

Today is the day! Get to sharing those WIPs and have fun! Rules and hashtags are below. (I was asked for upmarket, so that is #UM). Remember to interact where you can, comment, like, repost. Remember, there is no AI allowed! Good luck, & happy sharing everyone! #WIPPIT #PitchDay

I wrote a Cozy Fantasy for kids! ✨💕🥧 How do these comps sound? #cozy #fantasy #kidlit #bookpitch Anne of Green Gables meets Studio Ghibli

I have so much fun creating pitch decks for my books on submissions! Here is the hook page for my middle grade fantasy - The Unwanted Prince 👑 #fantasy #kidlit #pitch

TOTORO X AoGGables X THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY Winnie, a 12-year-old magicless witch, hopes that spending the summer in her Nana's cozy small town will help her get through a recent family loss, find her voice, and discover her special magic. #QuestPit #MG #F #Cozy #OS #AG

THE GIRL IN WHITE X WRETCHED WATERPARK Maddie and friends want to enjoy a week at the fair and eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror and be cursed. Now, bad things are happening to them at the fair. If they don't break this curse, it might just break them. #QuestPit #MG #PR #AG

I’m curious to hear from others about MG submissions. Labyrinth Road focuses on MG, with select YA titles. Lately most submissions I get have been YA. Are people feeling afraid to write or sub MG because of all the market challenges? I believe there will always be space for great MG novels & series!

These words never get old. #author #middlegradeauthor #paranormal #adventure

#kidlit friends tag a friend to tell them about our FREE #springflingkidlit contest with great prizes! Make sure to follow everyone in the thread. @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social & I can't wait to read your submissions. All info here: sites.google.com/view/springf...

This is a pinnable post for the MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) & Call For Art & Writing feed. Searches list of approved users for terms like #MSWL #CallForArtists #CallForSubmissions etc. More info & to check if you're on the feed here. Those in my Editors, Agents & Art Directors lists already added.

ELLA ENCHANTED X NEVER AFTER Banished as an infant because of a terrible fortune, Prince Frederick escapes his tower prison to prove his innocence by defeating a dragon that has stole the kingdom's gold in hopes that he can return a hero and be welcomed home. #QuestPit #MG #F #OS

THE GIRL IN WHITE X SMALL SPACES The scariest part about a ghost story is finding out it's true...especially when it's too late. 🏡 small town myth 💔 centuries old curse 🧙‍♀️ witches 🚶‍♀️ 13 yr old MCs 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 sibling bonds 👻 abandoned asylum 🍁 autumn vibes 🪦 cemetery ⏲️ ticking clock #QuestPit #MG #PR #OS

#questpit is tomorrow!

We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th. Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza... Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

#KidLitTip #1. Everyone says middle grade novels aren't selling these days, but who cares? Editors are still buying them, + tons are working. Think about the great mid grade writers--Horvath, O'Connor, Medina, Yee, Applegate. In 2 years Mid grade will be hot again. It's cyclical. Just keep writing.

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...

🗓️🖊️Mark your calendars! Our Search for a Storyteller competition is accepting submissions in February!📚 All the details of our competition with @arvonfoundation.bsky.social can be found at https://buff.ly/42dCx54 We can't wait to see what you submit!

📖Ella Enchanted x Never After After banishment as an infant because of a terrible fortune, young Prince Frederick escapes his tower to prove his innocence by defeating a dragon that has stole the kingdom's gold in hopes that he can return a hero and be welcomed home. #Bluepit #MG #F #Hu #OS

📖✨️Vibes: My Pal Totoro; Anne of GG, and The Tea Dragon Society Winnie, an 11 yr old magicless witch, hopes that a summer with her Nana in Starlight Hollow will help her get past her recent loss and find her magic. #bluepit #MG #fantasy #cozy #OS

My author trophy for the year:

Writers, it’s official one month to #P2Ppit! The first pitch event of 2025📚🎉 See the updated list of literary agents who have indicated interest in participating ⬇️ Hope you’re setting up those pitches😇 #WritingCommunity #amquerying path2pub.wordpress.com/p2ppit-path2...

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES x THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY 11 yr/old Winnie is a magicless witch waiting on her powers when she visits her baking-loving Nana's cozy small-town in hopes to find happiness, despite her recent loss, and her magic. #HoliPit #MG #Fantasy #Cozy #SUB

What is everyone currently working on? My WIP is a middle grade paranormal/mystery with humor. #wip #author

Seasonal MG books to cozy up with this holiday season, curated by @halliechriswrites.bsky.social #kidlit #middlegrade #amreading fromthemixedupfiles.com/seasonal-mid...

Authors on subs:

How am I supposed to wait till Thursday to eat this. 😋 I like extra pecans.

Publishers are still looking for standout MG & PB w/high-concept hooks, but yes, it’s generally a tough time right now for #kidlit. Specifically for MG, it can help to have shorter more accessible lengths (<200p), illustrations or a story that lends itself to illustration, and a hook-y premise.

This applies to acquiring editors too. When I say a submission (agented or unagented) isn’t right for my list…I truly mean it. I have my own tastes, but I also carefully curate what I acquire and know what my publisher can best sell. So the rejection isn’t a dig on the author’s writing or story.

Great encouragement here for MG authors—and yep that was me the editor giving the “slow burn” speech! Proof here of its truth! teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/11/20/s...

In honor of rebuilding the #kidlit #YaLit community here, you can AMA! -comment by Fri, Nov 22 5:00 ET with a question about publishing, craft, the industry, etc - silly, funny questions welcome! -No pitching allowed. Let’s save that for future pitch events -limit to 1 question per person

Looking for writer friends! 👀📚 I'm a middle grade author and would love to connect! 💖 #Kidlit

It's a ghost story with a witch, a curse, and paranormal activity. Plus, they have to search an abandoned asylum. (All based on real places and ghost myths near where I live) #UnhingedPit #MG #PN #OS #AG

✨️Vibes ✨️ 🏠 Anne of Green Gables ☂️ My Neighbor Totoro 🍵 The Tea Dragon Society Those are great comps, right? Add a farmhouse, cows, witches, baking, and boom, there's my book. Song Comp: Anything from Matilda ( the '96 movie) 👧 #UnhingedPit #MG #Cozy #F #AG