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Allen R. Wells
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Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · Oct 1
🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the Randall Kenan Prize for Black LGBTQ Fiction and the Pat Holt Prize for Critical Arts Writing, Allen R. Wells (@allenwriteswell.bsky.social) and Tausif Noor! 🎉
#Lammys2025 #LammyAwards
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Allen R. Wells @allenwriteswell.bsky.social · Feb 20
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The Brown Bookshelf @thebrownbookshelf.bsky.social · Feb 20
Today's creative is placing light on representation because it's never too early to teach readers about honoring what makes us unique.

#BlackBooksky
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Day 20: Allen Wells
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Day 20: Allen Wells - The Brown Bookshelf
Allen R. Wells is an accomplished author, engineer, and advocate for inclusion and representation in children’s literature. Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Allen discovered his passion for st...
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DeAndra Hodge | Illustrator and Designer @deandrahodge.bsky.social · Feb 12
Episode 121 of The Adventures in Learning Podcast is out now on all major platforms! 🚀✨

In this episode, @drdianeadventures.bsky.social talks to @allenwriteswell.bsky.social and I about our picture book Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark.

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The CAT Agency @thecatagency.bsky.social · Jan 8
We're thrilled to celebrate the book birthday for new picture book YVONNE CLARK AND HER ENGINEERING SPARK, written by @allenwriteswell.bsky.social and illustrated by @deandrahodge.bsky.social!

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · Nov 24
We had a flag-waving good time on the Queer Picture Book Joy panel yesterday. @allenwriteswell.bsky.social #lesléanewman @ericrosswood.bsky.social #jeanettebradley and @mwduff.bsky.social. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #NCTE24

#littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social #gillianreid #MollysTuxedo

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · Nov 16
One week from today I’ll be talking about picture book joy with these wonderful creators. See you in Boston! 🏳️‍🌈 @leslea.bsky.social @jbradley.bsky.social @ericrosswood.bsky.social @mwduff.bsky.social @allenwriteswell.bsky.social

#littlebeebooks #glaad #ncte24 #MollysTuxedo #kidlit

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Eric Rosswood (He/Him) @ericrosswood.bsky.social · Nov 15
Who else is going to NCTE? I’ll be on this panel with other fab #kidlit authors. Would love to see you there!
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@leslea.bsky.social
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Judy Bradbury #KidlitAuthor @judybradbury.bsky.social · Jul 15
DANTE PLAYS HIS BLUES by @allenwriteswell.bsky.social and illus by Shamar Knight-Justice follows a young boy learning to play the blues with his uncles to manage his sadness and turn his “blues into his muse.” Grades 2-4.

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Anne Appert (they/them) @anneappert.bsky.social · Jun 9
#IllustratePride day 7: #drag and #magic. Don’t forget to tag us in your art!

IT'S PRIDE, BABY by @allenwriteswell.bsky.social and Dia Valle is all 🌈! And LOVE MAKES A FAMILY by @sophiebeerdraws.bsky.social is classic.

#supportqueerbooks #queerkidlit #drawingchallenge
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Graphic with two illustrations on a rainbow background. Illustration on the left shows two kids putting on a magic show. Illustration on the right is two adults, one with purple hair and leotard and the other with pink hair in a long flowing dress walking together. Text on the image reads drag + magic and #illustratepride June 7th Graphic of a photo of two picture books on a rainbow background. The book on the left is called It’s pride baby! By Allen r. Wells and dia valle. It shows a couple, one carrying a child on their shoulders and the child is waving a progress flag. The book on the right is love makes a family by Sophie beer and shows different people doing activities like riding a bike as well as rainbow colored confetti like designs.

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Andrea Wang @andreaywang.bsky.social · Mar 5
It's SUMMER AT SQUEE's book birthday! I'm so excited to share this MG with readers! Get ready for summer camp hijinks & heartfelt convos with Phoenny & her Squad! Huge thanks to Joanna Cárdenas, Kokila Books, PRH, and @agentemurph.bsky.social for believing in this book. Launch event info below! 🎉

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · Jan 25
Here's the list of the 2024 #PBParty contest agents, editors & art directors. Wahooooo!

You might want to sit down before reading this--it's mind-blowing.

I can't wait to see all the magical matches that will happen this year! Good luck. ✨✨✨✨

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2024 PBParty Agents, Editors & Art Directors! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Here's the list of the amazing agents, editors and art directors participating in the 2024 PBParty Contest. Wahooooooo!
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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · Jan 12
Save the date!

The 2024 #PBParty contest announcement will go up next week, but I want to make sure you have time to prepare.

This is for unagented picture book writers & author/illustrators.

I just finished inviting agents & editors--and we have 44 participating already. Wahooooooo!