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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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A full service literary agency repping the best books in the world since 1981. (Not that we're biased.) We LOVE books and their creators! www.andreabrownlit.com
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SAVE THE DATES!!! January is coming up. Start off the new year with some absolutely fabulous guests on Gab ‘n’ Doodle on Instagram live

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December 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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My new upcoming events page:

Alex currently has no public events scheduled. If you would like to fight against book bans, consider checking out any of the partner organizations listed here (link to @authorsabb.bsky.social.) And see what's going on in your local libraries and school districts!
December 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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It's a School Library Journal star for DINOSAUR SHOES written by Eleni Tassopoulos Wehner, illustrated by Danamarie Hosler!

🌟“A strong addition from a neurodivergent author and illustrator that will resonate with many children and families.”🌟

Read the full review here

@mightypigeon.bsky.social
“A strong addition from a neurodivergent author and illustrator that will resonate with many children and families.” - School Library Journal starred review
December 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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It's a School Library Journal star for TY'S TRAVELS: SUPER TY! written by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Niña Mata!

🌟 “An excellent addition to beginning reader ­collections.” 🌟

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@carynwiseman.bsky.social
“The accessible language, large font, and generous spacing support early literacy skills, while Mata’s cheerful, ­energetic ­illustrations add charm and context throughout. All characters are Black. A joyful, empowering early reader, this strong series entry celebrates imagination, ­family, and small acts of heroism. An excellent addition to beginning reader ­collections.” - School Library Journal starred review
December 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Are you good at building things? What’s the last thing you built? Or are you inept when it comes to constructing something. I’ve made some furniture, but none of it is super complex.
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#mockcover #beaverdam #kidlitart #cutecharacter #sticks
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December 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Wrapping up 2025 with our final book deal announcements! 🥳

Congratulations to Erica Lyons (@ericalyons.bsky.social) and Sally Deng on YINGCHENG’S TWO HATS!

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Publishers Marketplace deal announcement: YINGCHENG’S TWO HATS, a non-fiction picture book, by Erica Lyons, illustrated by Sally Deng
December 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Wrapping up 2025 with our final book deal announcements! 🥳

🌏Congratulations to Julia Rothman and Britt Crow-Miller on
EARTH ANATOMY!

@sallymkim.bsky.social
Publishers Marketplace deal announcement: EARTH ANATOMY, the eighth book in a non-fiction series, by Julia Rothman and co-author Britt Crow-Miller
December 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Still celebrating Tigest Girma's ETERNAL RUIN! SIX WEEKS on the New York Times bestseller list!!

Congratulations Tigest and @pterlip.bsky.social! 🥳🎉
Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma still on the New York Times bestseller list!
December 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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🎉 Congratulations to SCYTHE for making it back onto the USA Today bestseller list! Celebrating with you on the continued love for this iconic book, @nealshusterman.bsky.social!

Neal is represented by our agency founder, Andrea Brown. 🥳
SCYTHE is back on the USA Today Bestseller list!
December 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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🎉Congratulations to I AM THE GRINCH for another week on the USA Today bestseller list!! 🎉 Celebrating with you
@alastairheim.bsky.social!

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I AM THE GRINCH by Alastair Heim is still on the USA Today Bestseller list!
December 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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And remember, you can bring that baby kaiju (designed by @normgrock.bsky.social) home on Feb. 24, 2026 in my new Choose Your Own Adventure Jr. book, KAIJU GAGA. Pre-orders appreciated! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804066... 🙏
Kaiju Gaga by E.C. Myers: 9781937133122 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
You’re the unexpected caretaker of a small but mighty monster in this interactive book from the bestselling Choose Your Own Adventure series, now for readers 5-8! Filled with colorful illustrations,....
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December 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Not every day you get to hold your next book for the first time. Whole lotta work went into this one.
December 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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It’s a pleasure and an honor to help bring books into the world. But we wouldn't get to do it without all of you. Thank you!

From all of us at ABLA, we wish you a spirited holiday season. May the New Year bring you joy, inspiration, & many beautiful books!

2025 Holiday Card art by Marissa Valdez
Wishing you a spirited holiday season from ye olde ABLA! 2025 Holiday Card art by Marissa Valdez
December 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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🔥COVER REVEAL!!!🔥

Beyond excited to share the cover of my newest middle grade horror, THE BURN BEAST, which will publish with Putnam Young Readers (@penguinkids) in September 2026!!!

Art: James Firnhaber
Design: Kaitlin Yang
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES is one of NoveList's Best Books of 2025!

Congrats to all the creators on this list. So many great titles here for all ages - my to-read list just keeps getting longer !
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blue background graphic with outline of books - text reads: BEST BOOKS OF 2025 - BEST OLDER KIDS FICTION - and book covers THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES, THE PECAN SHELLER, and THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST
December 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season from our family to yours.
December 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Have you got your copy of Part 2 of the KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES graphic novel yet? Check out a fun photo in PW of readers in St. Louis at a live event with author @swmessenger.bsky.social! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
In Brief: December 11, 2025
Recently an author discussed her return to a beloved series, a YA author appeared at a sold-out event, a bookstore staged a unique storefront display, a documentary screening highlighting librarians t...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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🎨 Spotlight on Katie Turner!

Katie's Illustrator Page

Katie is represented by Lara Perkins and is open to picture books, board books, black & white interiors, and covers.
illustration of a smiling snail whose shell is a sparkly diamond illustration of a friendly chihuahua, surrounded by five larger dogs, some with quizzical expressions illustration of a gnome in sunglasses relaxing on a lounge chair with a glass of lemonade and reading Woods Weekly magazine illustration of a tuxedo cat in a painting smock with a panicked expression flying through the air, surrounded by pots of paint and other art supplies that are also flying through the air. A sound effect reads, "CRASH!"
December 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Booksellers are heralding a cornucopia of holiday and everyday choices for children and teens this December. We checked in with them about which titles are flying off the shelves, from seasonal picture books to tried-and-true classics.
It’s a Holiday Smorgasbord of Children’s Books
Booksellers are heralding a cornucopia of holiday and everyday choices for children and teens this December. We checked in with them about which titles are flying off the shelves, from seasonal…
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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✨📖 2025 Mental Health Wrapped 📖✨

I’m so happy you’re here! Thank you for staying 💚
Text reads: “💚 2025 Mental Health Wrapped 💚 •You ate 99 Costco food court hot dogs •You watched Studio Ghibli films 143 times •You only returned home to make sure you didn't forget to turn off the stove 17 times •You panicked less than Panic! at the Disco •You are in the top 1% of PBS viewers •You said "no worries" when worrying 33 times this year, an improvement from last year •You visited the library 365 times •You quoted Mister Rogers every day Thank you for staying another year! from @wizardofbarge” Image below is of Pam from The Office. She speaks into a mic. Edited caption text reads, “and I feel anxiety in this brain tonight”
December 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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New for paid subscribers: Making a final for a made up project — steps, video, and practical tips. #kidlit #kidlitart

(Pretty proud of this one. It’s like getting lost and then hacking out of the jungle brush 😂)

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The Making of a Picture Book Final
Part 5: Starting a self-assigned picture book project worthy of some time and effort
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December 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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So honored to have WHALES IN THE CITY among these wonderful nonfiction books! Congrats to friends, Melissa Stewart, @marthabee.bsky.social, @epartridge.bsky.social and more!
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38 of the Best Kids’ Non-Fiction Books of 2025
2025 brings an extraordinary collection of non-fiction books that educate, inspire, and celebrate the remarkable diversity of our world.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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What an absolutely fantastic bit of fan mail I received today.
A message written on the back of a sticker by a child in blue pen which reads I’m so happy your hear
December 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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katemessner.com
Still holiday shopping? Publishers Weekly has a great roundup of recommended kids' books! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
It’s a Holiday Smorgasbord of Children’s Books
Booksellers are heralding a cornucopia of holiday and everyday choices for children and teens this December. We checked in with them about which titles are flying off the shelves, from seasonal pictur...
www.publishersweekly.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM