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Cynthia Leavitt - writer of kid lit - amquerying
@cjleavitt.bsky.social
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Art and Behavioral Therapist
Lover of 🐈🐈‍⬛
Children's Book Author
#SCBWI #MightyKidLit #12x12challenge
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Daisy's colorful nature spins out of control at school and a mishap leaves her to believe everyone hates here.
DAISY'S AND THE DO-OVER DAY #BluePit #PB #Q #WhenYouCan'tDo-OverEverything
January 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Lacey’s excitement to deliver secret handmade valentines to her friends falters as she trips into class – her valentines everywhere. Now at least one classmate knows she’s hiding something.
A VALENTINE FOR EVERYONE #BluePit #PB #Q #Valentines 📖
January 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Cooper’s no superhero – hiding from her own shadow – but she’s determined to help others in her own wacky way.
COOPER THE SUPER DOG #BluePit #PB #Q 📖#WhatDoesItMeanToBeBrave
January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Bookcase wallows in the dusty basement unable to share his adventures until a young girl stumbles upon him and unlocks the magic of books.
WHAT A BOOK CAN DO #BluePit #PB #anthropomorphic #LoveForReading #Q 📖
January 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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Can an easily startled Porcupine find a way to control his quills so he can give hugs to his new friends?
HOW TO HUG A PORCUPINE #BluePit #PB #Q #NotAlwaysLikingPartsOfOurselves
January 13, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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One child’s struggle to keep (or not to keep) a bad secret after being told, Don’t Tell!
IT'S OK TO TELL #BluePit #PB #5+ #AbuseWithoutDetails #HardTopics
January 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Will one hyperactive Squirrel’s desire to be a part of the group help or harm the animals from finding a safe way to surprise Porcupine for his birthday?
HOW TO SURPRISE A PORCUPINE #BluePit #PB #Q #humor #ND
January 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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thesusankam.bsky.social Suhasini Gupta @thesusankam.bsky.social · 16d
HOT DOG x CRANKY CRABBY CROW
THE HUNGRY CROW- modern twist on The Thirsty Crow! This time, the crow isn’t thirsty- he’s hungry. But not a crumb in sight…until he spots the toughest nut that refuses to crack. Now he must hatch a nutcracker-worthy plan…or go hungry! #Bluepit📖 #PB #POC #STEAM
January 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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When Rosa notices her newly widowed neighbor hasn’t done his usually decorating for Christmas, she puts Operation Secret Santa into action. But when Dad isn't supportive of her efforts, does Rosa continue or quit?
ANGEL'S EVERYWHERE: A CHRISTMAS STORY #BluePit #ChB #6-10 #holiday #grief #kindness
January 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Daisy dazzling personality causes a few bumps at school and when calling ‘Do-Over’ doesn’t make things right, she must figure out what to do or risk losing her friends.
DAISY AND THE DO-OVER DAY #BlueSky #PB #FairPlay 📖
January 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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Porcupine disregards his friends weather warnings to cast a line and catches himself up a creek without a paddle and no way to shore when a storm hits.
HOW TO SAVE A PORCUPINE #BlueSky #PB #Q #friensdship
January 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Cooper longs to be a superhero but each attempt ends in disappointment until she has no choice but to do something.
COOPER THE SUPER DOG #BlueSky #PB #Q #InYourOwnWay
January 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Teddy’s letter to Santa says he’s sleighing the nice list until Tinsel’s frosty responses has Teddy ho-ho-hoping he can get it right.
DEAR SANTA #BlueSky #PB #Q #Holiday #CompassionForOthers
January 13, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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WHIP IT x PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION

A wild child roller derby skater crashes into a situationship with a man whose determination to save his family business puts him on a collision course with her beloved animal shelter. Will she risk her heart to save what she loves?

#BluePit 📖 #W #A #R
Title Page (cartoon legs in the air, wearing pale blue roller skates with pink wheels) Agent's Guide to: Love Hits Big by Dana Ripley Adult/Contemporary Rom-Com Janey Pfeiffer, better known as Daisy Chainsaw, cares about two things in life—roller derby and running the Little Paws animal rescue. After meeting the straight-laced Alan Monroe at a Fireball-fueled roller derby after party, she invites him for a one-night stand. Their encounter turns into a full-blown situationship, and Janey falls harder for Alan than from a brutal hip check on the derby track. When Alan’s determination to save his family business puts him on a collision course with the struggling Little Paws, Janey must decide whether to sacrifice her heart as she races to save the animals she loves. Tropes/Vibes Banging into love Bisexual FMC MMC falls first (and fast) Opposites attract (Dive Bar vibes vs Country Club vibes) Friends-with-benefits with a splash of fake dating Fighting to save what they love Chosen family Mood board for Love Hits Big Clockwise, starting with upper left: Roller derby bout; roller derby jammer's booty while skating; large white dog; couple killing; Bojangles logo; couple in bed, clasping hands; wild party
January 13, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Lacey creates a bouquet of secret handmade valentines for school, but when the class begins to notice unintended clues, she must think fast if she wants to stay anonymous.
A VALENTINE FOR EVERYONE #BlueSky #PB #holiday #Q #RandomActsOfKindness 📖
January 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Stuck in a dusty basement, Bookcase must show a young girl the wonders of reading or lose his purpose.
WHAT A BOOKCASE CAN DO #BluePit #PB #anthropomorphic
#Q 📖
January 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Told to stay silent, a child must find their voice or remain stuck in the trauma.
IT'S OK TO TELL #BluePit #PB #trauma #NeedsToBeTold 📖
January 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Everything spikes Porcupine’s anxiety, but in order to make friends (and give hugs) he must find a way to nudge through the scary woods toward the pond where the animals play.
How To Hug A Porcupine #BluePit #PB #Q #freindship #Anxiety #UnusalSolutions 📖
January 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Squirrel’s bursting with excitement as he scurries to help the animals plan Porcupine’s surprise birthday party. Asked to be the lookout, Squirrel must show that his hyperactive antics are more than annoyances as he tries to be included.
How To Surprise A Porcupine #BluePit #PB #ND #Q #OS 📖
January 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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As Christmas approaches, Rosa must decide if her desire to help her neighbor through his grief is greater than the fear she feels over hurting her Dad, or her own grief with the loss of her mom.
#BluePit #AngelsEverywhere #ChB 📖 #Q #OS
January 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Welcome to the final day of #BluePitHype!

DAY FIVE: Build Your List

On BlueSky YOU are the algorithm so the best way to help each other is to REPOST! Create a List and swap support!

1 day left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!

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#BluePitHype Q & A January 12th Build Your List #BluePit is tomorrow! Post with #BluePitHype and build a support list! BlueSky Lists work similar to Feeds, you can even pin them like the Discover feed, so you don’t miss your friend’s posts! 1 DAY To #BLUEPIT ON JAN 13th! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL
January 12, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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#BluePitHype There are so many different opinions on pitches. I try to follow the following formula in one sentence.

When (triggering event) happens to (MC) s/he must (action/choice) or else (stakes).

In a very engaging way, that asks for more...
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 19d
Welcome to the 4th day of #BluePitHype!

DAY FOUR: Advice Share

Share your best advice for pitching, querying, and promoting your work overall!

We will also share our own below!

2 days left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
#BluePitHype Q & A JANUARY 11th ADVICE SHARE Pitch contests can be overwhelming. What’s some of your best advice for #BluePit? From crafting a pitch, to what to do after the event - we want to hear your thoughts! 2 DAYS To #BLUEPIT ON JAN 13th! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL
January 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Porcupine is afraid of everything; Elle that her friends hate her; Lacey that others will figure out her secret; Cooper that he will never be brave; Mira that she can't change the colors of the world back to normal; Gus that he will lose his friends; Teddy that he'll be on Santa's naughty list #PB
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 19d
Welcome to the 3rd day of #BluePitHype!

DAY THREE: Character Interviews - Question 2

Today, we have some questions for your characters! Last will be posted in 30 minutes!

3 days left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!

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#BluePitHype Q & A January 10th CHARACTER INTERVIEW For today, we have some questions for your characters! Question 2: What is your character afraid of? 3 DAYS To #BLUEPIT ON JAN 13th! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL
January 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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So many characters - Porcupine is proud of making friends; Elle for figuring out how she effects others; Lacey for random acts of kindness; Cooper for finding his unique kind of brave; Mira for realizing the importance of following directions; Gus not hiding from his emotions; Teddy for honesty #PB
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 19d
In case you missed the other questions, find them below!
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 20d
Welcome to the 3rd day of #BluePitHype!

DAY THREE: Character Interviews - Question 1

Today, we have some questions for your characters! Next will be posted in 30 minutes!

3 days left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
January 10, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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I am not an illustrator - I so wish I was - but I can certainly see my characters, scenes, and stories alive in my head.
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 21d
Welcome to the 2nd day of #BluePitHype!

DAY TWO: Art Share

Share your character art, concept art, sketches, and/or mood boards! (No AI images) Be sure to add Alt Text to your images!

4 days left until #BluePit on Jan 13th!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
#BluePitHype Q & A JANUARY 9TH ART SHARE Share your character art, concept art, sketches, mood-boards, and more! Be sure to use the #BluePitHype tag! 4 DAYS To #BLUEPIT ON Jan 13th! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM