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Janine Le
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Founder & Agent at Janine Le Literary Agency. Found outdoors or in a book.
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Get in losers we're ruining the workplace.

Poster designed by Lois Ehlert for Manpower Temporary Services, 1979, in the collection of @cooperhewitt.org.web.brid.gy.
A poster for Manpower Temporary Services by Lois Ehlert from 1979 in pink, orange, green and blue, made to look like a 19th century cross stitch sampler. It reads "OFFICE SWEET OFFICE" and has an alphabet along with geometric floral designs.
November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Happy publication day, ila Nguyen-Hayama @mmhym.bsky.social ! RED THREADS is here in hardcover AND paperback from Abrams Fanfare!
October 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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💬Great news! Canada East is hosting a session for illustrators needing inspiration 💡Facing the blank page with author-illustrator Natali de Mello www.scbwi.org/events/from-... @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social @janinele.bsky.social #scbwievents #illustratorworkshop
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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If I ❤️ your #dvpit or #dvart pitch, you are welcome to DM or email me for the link to submit requested projects. Thank you!
Unfortunately I need to remain closed to unsolicited submissions.
October 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Kirkus Reviews for RED THREADS is up!!! EEEEE! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
RED THREADS | Kirkus Reviews
A dangerous presence haunts a magical boarding school.
www.kirkusreviews.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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apricotjoy.bsky.social
2-for-1 today: #peachtober25 & #kidlitartpostcard 🌬️🪁

I'm finishing up my author-illustrator debut with Kids Can Press & I'm looking for illustration projects :)

I'm rep'd by the best, Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social !

www.aprilmilne.com 🍃🎐

#kidlitart #peachtober #peachtober25kite #illustration
October 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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'Miss Nelson Is Missing' Movie With Melissa McCarthy Set at Netflix | Variety
Melissa McCarthy to Star in ‘Miss Nelson Is Missing’ Adaptation for Netflix
Melissa McCarthy will star in the live-action adaptation of "Miss Nelson Is Missing"
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September 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
janinele.bsky.social
We've been keeping a little secret like Miss Nelson! She's coming to Netflix... with a dream team package including Melissa McCarthy and Hello Sunshine!!!

Huge thanks to the teams at HarperCollins, Circle M+P, and Sheldon Fogelman Agency
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‘Miss Nelson Is Missing’ Movie In The Works At Netflix With Melissa McCarthy To Star And Brad Copeland Writing; Hello Sunshine And Grey Matter Producing
Melissa McCarthy is attached to star in the titular role of Netflix's live-action adaptation of the classic children's book 'Miss Nelson Is Missing.'
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September 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information!

#dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks
Mark Your Calendars #DVpit is returning October 8, 2025. The original pitch event for creators from marginalized communities. Now on Bluesky! Follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates Agents and Editors participating in DVpit 2025 on Bluesky. Here is an initial list of some of the participating agents and editors Gallt & Zacker: Marietta Zacker Beth Phelan Linda Camacho Erin Casey Westin Sandra Proudman Saribel Pages Andrea Brown Literary: Kelly Sonnack Jemiscoe Chambers-Black Jennifer March Soloway Saritza Hernández Analía Cabello Paige Terlip Azantian Literary: Shelly Romero Carey Blankenship-Kramer Dystel, Goderich & Bourret: Michaela Whatnall Folio Literary: John Cusick Gelfman Schneider: Penelope Burns HG Literary: Wendi Gu Jill Grinberg Literary: Katelyn Detweiler Mad Woman Literary: Alex Brown Danielle Burby Chelsea Hensley Neighborhood Literary: Eric Smith Rebecca Podos New Leaf: Jo Volpe Suzie Townsend Sophia M. Ramos Trinica Sampson-Vera Jordan Hill Page Street Publishing Tamara Grasty Park, Fine & Brower: Pete Knapp Stuti Telidevara Root Literary: Melanie Figueroa Samantha Fabien Simon & Schuster: Rebecca Kuss Sourcebooks: Mikaela Luke Triada US: Brent Taylor Uwe Stender Ashley Reisinger Moe Ferrara Writers House: Alexandra Levick Andrea Morrison Follow us at #dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!
June 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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it’s july!! and finally it’s been hot around here!! hope you are all staying cool as a freezie pop and sharing your treats 🧊🍦 i cleaned up a little comic from my sketchbook for this month’s #kidlitartpostcard :) #kidlitart #cankidlit #illustration #kidlit #canadianillustrator
little blue and b&w comic of a mama offering her young daughter a freezie pop. the daughter is pretty happy. yum yay! they give each other a thumbs up.
July 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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We're 2 days in and y'all are showing up! If you haven't had a chance to bid, now's the time!! link in bio!

To help you out, we're unearthing more of the BEST resources the industry has to offer 😉Thread below...

Get those literary butts in gear!

#amwriting #critique #AMA #picturebook #nonfiction
June 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Antwan Eady, Carole Boston Weatherford, Mac Barnett, X. Fang, Bryan Collier, and more.
Quite a lineup for Picture Book Palooza! on July 17.

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June 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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I'm SO excited for #PBSummit this year! Yesterday, I announced our second superstar speaker (take a peek). If you register today, you'll automatically be entered to get your ticket refunded. #kidlit #kidlitart picturebooksummit.com.
June 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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The #ReadAcrossAmerica theme for June is all about lifting others up — because every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered. 📚 Whether you’re planning a read-aloud or adding to your classroom library, these books are a great place to start: bit.ly/4kGXnQy
June 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi has new chapter books celebrating a #BookBirthday! Meet Amina Banana 🧡 She’s a determined and clever third grader, and star of a new series with a STEM twist.
May 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Today is the last day to oppose the gutting of the Endangered Species Act, I just did and it’s not hard:
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May 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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#kidlitartpostcard day! convalescing on my couch so reused an illo again, hehe 🌸 I'm a mixed Filipino-Canadian author-illustrator, rep'd by the loveliest Janine Le! @janinele.bsky.social

🌼cute portfolio: aprilmilne.com
🪐fun newsletter: mygutisacosmos.substack.com

#illustration #kidlitart #kidlit
May 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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MAKE A LITTLE WAVE by Kerry O'Malley Cerra is a Green Earth Book Awards Honor Book!

www.natgen.org/green-earth-...

@lernerbooks.bsky.social @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social @janinele.bsky.social
Cover image for Make a Little Wave by Kerry O’Malley Cerra. In an illustrated image, a girl wearing a wetsuit, snorkeling mask and glasses, and diving fins hovers underwater, smiling, while sharks swim around her. Background is varying shades of blue.
May 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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New on OPB! Learn about the world of children's book representation from literary agent Janine Le. She shares her insights on finding great stories and working with creators.

www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/04/28/a...

#PictureBooks #KidLitAgent #PublishingAdvice #MondayBlogs #IMWAYR
April 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Speechless. And honored. So very honored!
Happy Earth Day, my sharkies! Thank you, Tue Nature Generation, @lernerbooks.bsky.social , and @janinele.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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We spoke with National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi about her new chapter book series Amina Banana, the titular protagonist, and her sunny optimism
Q & A with Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Safadi follows up her National Book Award-winning middle grade novel 'Kareem Between' with the new chapter book series Amina Banana, featuring a STEM-minded protagonist who solves everyday problems…
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April 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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And continued
#gra25 #globalreadaloud
Book cover of Kareem between Book cover of Where Wolves Don’t Die Head to the website for more info
April 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Today is Right To Read Day— to celebrate and defend our fundamental freedom to choose what and how we read, write, draw, publish & express ourselves. It’s an honor to have made some artwork for this campaign! uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
April 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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hello #KidLitArtPostcard 👋 i'm an illustrator who loves fantasy, history, and anything folk.
i'm looking to do more picture books, and would love to do covers, chap book spots & graphic novels too 🖍
portfolio: mdanesh.myportfolio.com
agent: janinele.com
email: monadaneshillu@gmail.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a mixed Filipino-Canadian author-illustrator. Rep'd by the wonderful Janine Le! @janinele.bsky.social
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#illustration #kidlitart #kidlit
Illustration of a person with dark hair hanging out in the night sky. They are holding a star and their teal shirt has the number 111 on it. They're surrounded by stars.
April 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM