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Janine Le
@janinele.bsky.social
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Founder & Agent at Janine Le Literary Agency. Found outdoors or in a book.
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krisrashid.bsky.social
I’m excited to announce that I’m now represented by @janinele.bsky.social at JLLA!!! Grateful to so many who have been along on my writing journey thus far, but for now I’ll start with a shoutout to #PBParty for providing the opportunity for this connection!

#KidLitMegaFeed #PictureBooks
Kristen Rashid in the picture book section of a library
February 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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nazarjoon.bsky.social
yay it’s #kidlitartpostcard day!

i’m mona, an illustrator who loves fantasy & history. i would love to do more covers & picture books this year 🖍️❣️

portfolio: mdanesh.myportfolio.com
agent: janinele.com
email: monadaneshillu@gmail.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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comixaction.com
Friends, we're thrilled to announce #Comics4Liam to encourage artists to draw pictures for Liam Conejo Ramos and share links to help Liam's family and other immigrants persecuted by ICE! Check out comics4liam.com and please do feel free to pitch in! Images by the great @trungles.com!
Graphic by Trung Le Ngyuen featuring a drawing of Liam Ramos with his bunny hat and Spidey backpack and a small smile. Text reads: "Comics 4 Liam / WE're asking artists to draw pictures for Liam Ramos that you think might make this particular boy feel happy and cared for. / Maybe drawings of things he might love; maybe pictures of Liam himself as you think he might like to be seen. / Please post your art with the hashtag #Comics4Liam and a link to comics4liam.com, which lists fundraisers for Liam and others victimized by ICE and links to organizations that support immigrants. A few other guidelines: 1. Please avoid images of Liam in danger or sad. 2. Please avoid images that include violence or would otherwise by inappropriate for a five year old. 3. Please NO "A.i." USE AT ALL. 4. Please DO NOT POST YOUR IMAGE ON X (Twitter). Thank you!
February 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social
Amid ICE’s violent crackdown, two publishing professionals will host an online auction featuring more than 500 items and services donated by members of the industry, to benefit Minnesotans and immigrants buff.ly/V1dQfDD
January 29, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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apricotjoy.bsky.social
cover reveal!😭💛 Nora At Night, my first PB as illustrator AND author! Daytime is so loud for Nora! What kind of sounds will nighttime bring?

Many thanks to the best @janinele.bsky.social & everyone @kidscanpress.bsky.social Out Sept 1 2026! you can pre-order now wherever you get your books! #kidlit
January 29, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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jewishlibraries.bsky.social
Mazal tov to the authors and illustrators of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Honor Books!
Complete list: tinyurl.com/STBA2026
#ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL
Laurel Snyder
Laura Gehl
January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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katemessner.com
Looking forward to watching the #ALAYMA this morning and cheering for my colleagues! And like always - I'm sharing my poem "What Happened to Your Book Today." A reminder of why we make books for young readers. ❤️https://katemessner.com/what-happened-to-your-book-today-a-poem-for-after-the-ala-awards/
“What Happened to Your Book Today” A Poem for after the ALA Awards – Kate Messner
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January 26, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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sarcher.bsky.social
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
janinele.bsky.social
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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scbwiepa.bsky.social
💬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
janinele.bsky.social
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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mmhym.bsky.social
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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pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social
'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
deadline.com/2025/09/miss...
‘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.bsky.social
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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apricotjoy.bsky.social
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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litagentsofchange.bsky.social
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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slj.com
Antwan Eady, Carole Boston Weatherford, Mac Barnett, X. Fang, Bryan Collier, and more.
Quite a lineup for Picture Book Palooza! on July 17.

www.slj.com/event/slj-pi...
June 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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juliefhedlund.bsky.social
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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neatoday.bsky.social
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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penguinschoollib.bsky.social
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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frwildflowers.bsky.social
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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apricotjoy.bsky.social
#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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amyarielfitz.bsky.social
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