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Hollie Michaels
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Kidlit Author, Illustrator, Playwright GOLDA AND EZRA series - Capstone CHILDREN OF HOOVERVILLE - YouthPLAYS
Member of 12x12, SCBWI and Kids Comics Unite, Children’s Media Association
www.holliemichaels.
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Hollie Michaels @hbmichaels.bsky.social · Jan 16
Just an author holding her first set of books that are now out in the world for young readers to gobble up.

Illustrations by Claudio Cerri and published by @capstonepub.bsky.social

#kidlit #goldaandezra
A photo of me - Hollie wearing a black hat, smiling ear to ear and holding four Golda and Ezra books - chapter book series.
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After three years of pursuing a career in agenting I am thrilled to announce that I am now a Junior Literary Manager with Martin Literary Management! Never give up on your dreams!! ✨🥂
#kidlit @valeriebolling.bsky.social @allisonrozo.bsky.social @kterrette.bsky.social @rachelshupin.bsky.social
a drawing of the word grateful in purple
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November 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Hollie an illustrator and author looking to collaborate on PBs to MG and GNs!

All things magicical, characters with big personalities, quirky, fantasy, humor!

✨Also seeking rep!✨

www.holliemichaels.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #childrebsbook
An illustration of a young boy grumpy with a moving box in a line of movers about to enter a building. Residents of the apartments are all peaking in the window.
November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Let's go #kidlit illustrators, editors, agents, and art directors! Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Happy Halloween!!!!!
Pumpkins carved as Derpy and Sussie from K Pop demon hunters.
October 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Hi #portfolioday

I’m Hollie, an author and illustrator in New England. I’m open to picture books and chapter books, and MG.
#kidlitart #kidlit

www.holliemichaels.com
An illustration of Three sleuthing bears behind a door. An illustration of a trick or treaters. A vampire kid and ghost floating in the middle of the line. The other kids are freaked out. An illustration of a kid moving. The apartment building windows have people of all types watching. An illustration of slugs in a pumpkin going down driver and gnomes behind it all.
October 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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I find pitch contest overwhelming. I tend to pop in and out. But supporting everyone’s incredible work made it worth it. Fingers crossed for those who got agent hearts.
Here is Super Benny rooting for the projects who didn’t get noticed this time. #dvpit #kidlit
A corgi with a red cap on giving a look that says - I get a treat for wearing this thing right?
October 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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An illustrator alerted me to the attached email. Someone is impersonating me! Offering #kidlit illustrators fake deals!

This is not me! The deal-structure/schedule is insane. The deadline is quite friendly?! 10 picture books in 3 years?!

Please let me know if you receive an email like this!
A fake email offering a fake deal.
October 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Hey #KidLitGN creators, we have an early treat. One more week to pitch! After requests to open the event a few days more, we did, for one week. Please subscribe to our website so we can keep you informed and share the pitch event on your socials. kidlitgn.com/2022/08/29/s... #kidlit
The girl in the KidLitGN logo wears a witch hat and the boy holds up a pencil and paint brush. They announce a trick-or-treat surprise. A spider web is in the bottom left corner with a skull in it. Another spider web is in the upper right corner with a spider dangling from it. A bat is flying in the bottom right corner. The girl in the KidLitGN logo wears a witch hat and the boy holds up a pencil and paint brush. They announce a trick-or-treat surprise in a text box which reads: The trick: Like or follow our profile; share this post. Your treat: The opportunity to post a late pitch. A spider web is in the bottom left corner with a skull in it. Another spider web is in the upper right corner with a spider dangling from it. A bat is flying in the bottom right corner.
October 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Dodo and Willa, brought back from extinction for an interplanetary science fair, but when they don’t win first place, they are left behind where they discover their time is limited, unless they find the kids who brought them back in the first place. #DVPit #DVART #GN #CB #SF #ND #MG #HA
An illustration of a mini mammoth with purple hair and a pink outfit runs toward us holding a vile. Next to her is a dodo trying to catch up. Title reads "Dodo and Willa, Outrunning Extinction" Information on the project. Format -Trim 6X7.5 Ages: 7 to 10 Pages: 128 Comps: Phineas and Ferb, The RIse of G.E.M.S., Bird and Squirrel, Catsronauts. Then a description of the pitch. Dodo and Willa, Outrunning Extnction. Dodo, a bird and Willa, a mini mammoth, are brought back from extinction by two genius kids in the future, for an interplanetary science fair, but when they don’t win first place, Dodo and Willa are left behind. That’s when the two new unlikely friends discover that their time is limited, unless they can find the kids who brought them back in the first place. To do that Dodo and Willa, will have to catch them before they get home-on the other side of the galaxy. 
October 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
hbmichaels.bsky.social
Hi #DVArt,

I’m Hollie your friendly #ND and #JV #illustrator/ author looking for rep and projects. Open to #PB to #MG ~ When I’m not creating stories for young people, I’m trying to bake things that are sugar free but still yummy.
#DVPit #wfh #kidlitart
Two little girls baking and making a mess. Babies with their lovies. Movers moving into an apt and a kid not happy he’s moving. Three bears sleuths behind a door.
October 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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TOMORROW (Oct 8th) is #DVpit! Any unagented Marginalized writer or artist seeking out representation is invited to participate from 8AM - 8PM ET!
Please make sure you review our rules & guidelines before the event: dvpit.carrd.co#faq

#writersky #booksky #artistsky #weneeddiversebooks
#DVPit Rules -#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors -Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 between 8AM ET - 8PM ET -Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project) -Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio. -Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag) -A like from an agent = a query request -A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent -A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions -Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or quote-reposting their pitches -Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines. #DVpit 2025 has 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from the following literary agencies and publishers: Andrea Brown Lit Ash Literary Azantian Literary Agency Dystel, Goderich & Bourret Folio Literary Management Gallt & Zacker Literary Gelfman Schneider Literary Hachette Grand Central Publishing Little Brown Books for Young Readers Harper Collins Harlequin Hanover Square HG Literary Inked in Gray Press Jill Grinberg Literary Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency Macmillan Feiwel & Friends Farrar, Straus & Giroux Roaring Brook Press Saturday books Wednesday books Mad Woman Literary Neighborhood Literary New Leaf Literary & Media Open Book Literary Page Street Publishing Park, Fine & Brower Penguin Random House Ballantine Berkley Delacorte Labyrinth Road Penguin Workshop Viking Root Literary Simon & Schuster Aladdin Atheneum Atria McElderry Sheldon Fogelman Agency Sourcebooks Stonefruit Studio Triada US Writers House Zando
October 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Calling all #agents, #editors, and #publishers of #graphicnovels for #kids through YA!

Check out all the fantastic stories pitched at KidlitGN.com , now through October 31... and don't forget to request! There are over 150 #pitches from over 125 #creators!
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October 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!

I’m Hollie, and fall is my favorite season! I’d love to work on a spooky or cozy PB, Chapter Books, MG and early GNs… please and thank you!

Hollie.kidlit@gmail.com
www.holliemichaels.com

*seeking rep*
A group of trick or treaters are freaked out as they wait in line at a house, when in the middle of the line a vampire kid and ghost - both in costumes - are floating.
October 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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#DVpit is 1 week away!

We're excited to have over 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from dozens of literary agencies and publishing imprints!

For the next week we'll be having a #DVparty to get hyped up for the event!

more info: dvpit.carrd.co

#writersky
#DVpit 2025 has 70+ Agents & Editors committed to participate & boost marginalized creators from the following literary agencies and publishers: Andrea Brown Lit Ash Literary Azantian Literary Agency Dystel, Goderich & Bourret Folio Literary Management Gallt & Zacker Literary Gelfman Schneider Literary Hachette Grand Central Publishing Little Brown Books for Young Readers Harper Collins Harlequin Hanover Square HG Literary Inked in Gray Press Jill Grinberg Literary Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency Macmillan Feiwel & Friends Farrar, Straus & Giroux Roaring Brook Press Saturday books Wednesday books Mad Woman Literary Neighborhood Literary New Leaf Literary & Media Open Book Literary Page Street Publishing Park, Fine & Brower Penguin Random House Ballantine Berkley Delacorte Labyrinth Road Penguin Workshop Viking Root Literary Simon & Schuster Aladdin Atheneum Atria McElderry Sheldon Fogelman Agency Sourcebooks Stonefruit Studio Triada US Writers House Zando
October 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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PITCHES ARE OPEN! Submit your comics-style PBs, early, MG or YA #graphicnovel projects from now until Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT Submit at: www.kidlitgn.com #KidLitGN

#comics #pitchevent #pitch #MG #YA #PB #GB #kidlit
KidLitGN – Hosting Pitch Events For Creators of Kids through YA Graphic Novels
www.kidlitgn.com
September 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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GN creators, only TWO days left to load your PB, Early, MG or YA #graphicnovel projects at the #KidLitGN 2025 pitch event at www.kidlitgn.com

The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month!

#pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics
The pitch window for #kidlitGN is OPEN! Editors and Agents can start reviewing pitches on Oct 1. Start here - KIDLITGN.com - and pitch now on our website.
September 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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The next #KidLitArtPostcard event is Thursday, October 2nd. Just over a week away! We will be extending the event through Friday in recognition of Yom Kippur. #kidlit www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
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September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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It's time for all the October art challenges! My challenge for you is to include diversity in the art you're making. Feel free to go out of order or include diversity beyond what's included in this list. Use the hashtag #DiversifyMyArt or #DiversifyMyArt2025 and feel free to tag me!
#DiversifyMyArt October challenge 2025. Feel free to combine with other challenges. 1. Cleft lip 2. Crutches or cane 3. Curly hair 4. Vitiligo 5. Insulin pump or glucometer 6. Pregnancy 7. Cerebral Palsy 8. Tattoos 9. Fat positivity 10. Leg braces 11. Piercings 12. Oxygen tank 13. Lazy eye 14. Birthmark 15. Broken arm or leg 16. Facial hair 17. Evidence of faith 18. Braids/locs 19. Mixed race family 20. Dwarfism 21. Twins 22. Religious headwear 23. Albinism 24. Cornrows 25. LGBTQIA+ 26. Prosthetic limb 27. Service animal 28. Hair loss 29. Visual impairment 30. Saree 31. Sign language
September 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025! 

There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones.

Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you. 

We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!
ABLA art fest 2025 prompts for illustrators: fall festivities, the crystal ball reveals, ghostly encounters, chats by the cauldron, trunk or treat
September 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Prize drop #3!
Win a 12-month license to the fantastic Clip Studio Paint EX- software built for making comics!
Enter: kidlitgn.com/articles/

Clip Studio Paint is a long-time sponsor of #KidLitGN 's pitch event! www.clipstudio.net/en/

#kidlit #graphicnovels #pitchevent #illustrators
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September 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Thank you dear Vivian Kirkfield for celebrating UNIQUE LIKE YOU! Please go to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social to link to her Blog to read & comment for a chance to WIN a signed copy and a 🫏 Stuffy! 🥳 🇨🇴
#hispanicheritagemonth @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #bookbirthday #kidlitwriter #kidlit #picturebook
September 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Best overheard dialogue I heard in Brooklyn this weekend -

“I’m not a Queen. I’m an empress.”

Writer friends - What have you over heard recently that got your ears tuned in?

#writingcommunity
September 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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brianlarossa.com
Hey #kidlit illustrators!

We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder.

Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions
September 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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kidlitgn.bsky.social
Invitations went out to over 600 agents, editors, and publishers and we're already getting RSVPs!

#Agents #editors & #publishers Drop a DM to be added to our email list.

#GraphicNovel Creators: Pitch window opens in 16 days for kids-YA graphic novel pitches on #KidLitGN's website: kidlitgn.com
KidLitGN – Hosting Pitch Events For Creators of Kids through YA Graphic Novels
kidlitgn.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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dvpit.bsky.social
Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules!
For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co
See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025!
#writersky #booksky
#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors. Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 between 8AM ET - 8PM ET. Your pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use #DVArt) A like ❤️ from an agent = a query request A repost 🔁 from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent A like ❤️ from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or quote-reposting their pitches. Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.
September 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM