I want a book that feels like Fahrenheit 451 #MSWL

For querying writers: I did a critiques today for an SCBWI conf & got questions about what kind of books you can cite as comps, & I think it’s worth distinguishing between *pitching* comps and *selling* comps. A brief 🧵:

Black mirror-esque stories #MSWL

Alternate history dystopian (but please no Nazi winning the war projects) #MSWL

Sineaters #MSWL

I love garden adjacent books in picture books #MSWL

Día de Muertos is getting close. Families are getting ready to honor their ancestors with ofrendas, including mine.♥️ My niece is experiencing the folklore of this beautiful tradition & learning more about family & Día de Muertos. Will you be setting up an ofrenda this year? #kidlit #diademuertos

whimsical romantasy #MSWL

I want a whimsical sentient house book. #MSWL

Apparently when you are tired, you make bookish Princess Diaries inspired content.

I’m delighted to share Abuelita’s Gift is the Gold Medal winner for Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book in English - International Latino Book Awards Thank you Empowering Latino Futures for this recognition & for your valuable work on uplifting latin voices in literature.♥️

Malicious compliance in YA or MG #MSWL

LEGALLY BLONDE but in genre fiction #MSWL

Ask Agent Live! on Instagram. Tune in on Thursday, October 23rd at 1pm ET until 2pm ET as kidlit agents @kellydhouse and @socalledkidlit answer any of your burning questions. And if no questions, we will just chat about all things publishing!

Sometimes when I do laundry or put away groceries, I think "this house was designed by a man who apparently hasn't done laundry or cooked".

Get Avery and the Squirrel Delivery for 25% off if you pre-order now! The sequel to Avery and the Fairy Circle is full of mushroom soup, maple leaves, and lots of squirrels 🐿️

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Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Walt Disney's Cinderella film with this stunning picture book featuring a story retelling by @brittanymazique.bsky.social with illustrations from client @maxinevee.bsky.social. Maxine is represented by @socalledyalife.bsky.social Available now 🪄🐭👗🎃👠

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My favorite example: THE PRINCESS DIARIES would not make it through this market.

Now that pitch events are back, authors, it’s time to talk about the best way to prepare your pitch to sell your book. When in doubt, the Pixar method never fails. Side note: I would love to see this pitch as a manuscript in my queries, just saying.

I'll be popping into #DVpit on and off today. If I 💙 your pitch, feel free to query me querytracker.net/query/natascha

Meet Lucy Brown! Lucy graduated from the Pacific Northwest College of Art with a BFA in illustration. You can find her in antique shops or with her two sleepy cats at home. Lucy is available for graphic novels, picture books, covers, and licensing. She's repped by @socalledyalife.bsky.social

Raissa is no longer on social so it falls on me to tell you that Raissa has a new book!

I spent the summer reporting this essay on why it seems harder than ever to sell a book right now—especially if it isn't a debut and comes with the dreaded "sales track." I'm grateful to the writers, agents, editors, publishers & experts who spoke to me for this piece: thewalrus.ca/the-publishi...

Very excited for new picture books from @zoepersico.bsky.social!

I want a rush book #mswl

Period based magic #MSWL

Happy Pub day to @zoepersico.bsky.social and @chatgreenfield.bsky.social on their new books!

Here’s something nobody told me: you can “make it” in publishing and still feel insecure. Success doesn’t erase doubt.

I think the new YA dystopian i want to see definitely involves capitalism #mswl

I’ve seen more than one picture book dummy recently that was near perfect terms of voice and style but ended up being a pass because it didn’t align with current market trends. Checking the bestseller list each week, noting which titles are face out at the bookstore—these practices can help. #kidlit

I started a more agent adjacent Instagram. Give it a follow if you are interested in things like sales, my list, wishlist and tips! www.instagram.com/socalledkidl...

THIS #MSWL

A Rian Johnson mystery is a vibe and I love them #MSWL

A Reminder: New Adult to me is not always fantasy and not always sexy times.

We are in an escapist market and that is the reader I am so leaning full into books that take me away and bring me joy! #MSWL

Part 1/ -College set sex advice column book -hypernormality in Dystopian -super commercial & humorous picture book -Bright and colorful art from Illustrators.

Second half 2025 #MSWL: -an YA Fantasy that feels fresh -a sweeping epic YA romance -a great YA mystery (LOVE Rian Johnson and if you can comp to the vibes there, even better) -a YA mermaid book where the mermaids don't speak (I could go into the science, but I won't Part 1/

so for #MSWL I am really looking for more commercial, character driven, humorous picture book stories. These are a good sampling of what I am looking for on my list.

So in my YA, NA, and Adult list, this is some of the vibes I am looking for. Escapism is the name of the game there. #MSWL

Cokd war spy fantasy in YA #MSWL

I have been asking for a YA just like these and I swear this one is going to make me want a mystery even more #MSWL

So excited to share this one! Morgan is not on Bluesky but she is over on Instagram in case you want to give her a follow.

So in my YA, NA, and Adult list, this is some of the vibes I am looking for. Escapism is the name of the game there. #MSWL

so for #MSWL I am really looking for more commercial, character driven, humorous picture book stories. These are a good sampling of what I am looking for on my list.

And if any of these #MSWL speak to you, take a moment to look at the books I have sold to understand my brand better!

Second half 2025 #MSWL: -an YA Fantasy that feels fresh -a sweeping epic YA romance -a great YA mystery (LOVE Rian Johnson and if you can comp to the vibes there, even better) -a YA mermaid book where the mermaids don't speak (I could go into the science, but I won't Part 1/

A Reminder: New Adult to me is not always fantasy and not always sexy times.