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Kat Cho
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NYT & international best-selling chaos machine

📚 GUMIHO series | ONCE UPON A K-PROM | WISH UPON A K-STAR
🔜 GODS & COMICS (PRH, April 21, 2026)
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Kat Cho @katchowrites.bsky.social · Jul 24
☀️COVER REVEAL for Gods & Comics☀️
🎨 by Robin Har
I am obsessed with this beautiful cover for GODS & COMICS! The comic panels, Grace reaching for Haemosu as he comes alive! It's everything I could have dreamed of!
#GodsAndComics #booksky @penguinteen.bsky.social
🔗: www.katchowrites.com/gods-comics
About Gods & Comics New York Times bestseller Kat Cho returns with a fresh contemporary, fantasy romance about a teen whose life is upended when the gods in her anonymous viral web comic inspired by a forgotten Korean myth come to life and the hero falls in love with her. Seventeen-year-old junior class vice president Grace Bak has her entire future all mapped out. With plans to become a doctor like both her parents, Grace has her sights set on Boston University's intensive science summer program--which will put her on the fast track to medical school. When she's not at school or studying, Grace writes and illustrates her webcomic, Sun God, inspired by the Korean myth of Haemosu about two teenage gods trapped in human form who are cursed to live in the modern world, and perhaps worst of all, to attend public high school. She started the comic as a way to honor her grandmother who used to tell her all the old myths before she died. Grace never expected the comic to go viral, but it has, and she's still spinning from the excitement of having thousands of readers. But somehow the power of all those readers has conjured the real Haemosu and now it's up to Grace to get him back to his own realm. As Grace and Hae try to figure out a way for Hae to return home, the two become close. Hae challenges everything Grace has ever believed about herself even making her braver in the face of her near-crippling anxiety. hae learns he is fallible, after all and waht it means to sacrifice for those you love. But Hae isn't the only god to find themselves suddenly trapped in the mortal realm and now a battle is on the horizon. Grace and Hae fight side by side, but in the end, will their burgeoning love keep them together or tear them apart?
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40 Children’s & YA Books That Celebrate Native American Heritage by @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social from Brightly. www.readbrightly.com/native-ameri... #BookSky @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social
15 Books to Share Stories of Native American History and Experience with Kids and Teens | Brightly
These stories offer young readers an opportunity to learn more about the rich and complex history of Indigenous peoples in North America.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
My mayor
November 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
Girls will be like "I needed this" and it's just being able to officially say "Mayor Mamdani"
#zohranmamdani
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
katchowrites.bsky.social
"Zohran won't be able to accomplish any of his campaign promises"
Well, I'd rather have a mayor that fights for me and fails, than one who actively works against my best interests 🤷
#nycmayoralrace #zohranmamdani
November 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
Literally SO EMOTIONAL over EJAE's new song! So happy she's gotten a chance to release her music like this!
EVERY piece of childhood footage in my MV is making me sob right now! #KoreanDiasporaFeels #ejae #EJAEInAnotherWorld #kpopdemonhunters
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EJAE - In Another World (Exclusive Music Video)
YouTube video by EJAE
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October 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
If you live in New York City you know we're used to living without amenities in our apartments like ice makers for example. So, it's very easy for us to say f**k 🧊
October 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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We created a newsletter to share #DVpit news! We will mainly use it to share important information and updates!
If you'd like to be updated about future DVpit events, then sign up here: dvpit.substack.com/subscribe?pa...

#writersky #artistsky #booksky #newsletter
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October 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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New York is not for sale.
A rally poster with Zohran, Bernie and AOC with the title NEW YORK IS NOT FOR SALE. Text reads: Get Out The Vote Rally, Sunday October 26, Forest Hills Stadium Queens NY.
October 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
As always, be safe and know your rights #nokingsday
Know your protest rights 1. you don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. 2. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. 3. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. 4. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. 5. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. 6. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-- no matter your citizenship or immigration status
October 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Would you sign up for a newsletter for #DVpit? #writersky #booksky #artistsky

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October 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
Thanks for the memories #NYCC2025
Had an amazing time on our panel (organized by the amazing @literaryhypewoman.bsky.social )
Thanks to all the readers who came to the signing to say hi!
And had a wonderful time seeing friends & doing comfy cosplay & shopping for all the things!! #NYCC
October 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Celebrate Indigenous storytelling this #IndigenousPeoplesDay — and every day! — with these new and upcoming releases from Heartdrum!

Here’s every Heartdrum title that’s been published in 2025 — as well as a look ahead at forthcoming 2026 Heartdrum titles that you can pre-order today!
Pale yellow graphic titled “Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Heartdrum” There is a photo collage made up of six picture frames, each displaying a close-up of a cover illustration from the Heartdrum catalogue. In the top right corner is a circular photo frame containing the logo for Heartdrum, a Native-focused publishing imprint under HarperCollins.
October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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#DVpit inspired me to reopen to queries sooner than I'd planned... Starting Nov 2025, I'll be open to unsolicited queries the first week of every month! Still just YA + MG fiction... Really hungry for 🤩 debut voices... You'll be able to submit here: querytracker.net/querybeth #mswl
Announcement: I will reopen to unsolicited submissions for the first week of every month starting in November! I’m only looking for YA + MG fiction. I am particularly hungry for debut voices! Also: - high-stakes plots about liars, scams, etc - fresh grounded dystopian with personal stakes - smart, cutting social commentary - meta shit and big twists - multigenerational stories - anything with a unique/risky approach or voice - ugly underbellies! gallt & zacker literary agency querytracker.net/query/querybeth www.bethphelan.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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dvpit.bsky.social
Yesterday's #DVpit was amazing & inspiring!
Thanks to everyone who participated, supported, & any agent/editor who came!
Speaking of, agents & editors are invited to keep perusing the hashtag the next week to request!
If you got requests, please check out our "After DVpit Guide" dvpit.carrd.co#after
DVpit
pitch event for creators from marginalized communities.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Wow! Hearing about people getting partial and full requests for their queries from #DVpit already! So exciting!
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October 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
katchowrites.bsky.social
My heart is so full seeing all the diverse stories pitched today! But, more than that, the way people came together & supported each other is exactly why I love #DVpit & working on this event! Our stories matter! Our community matters! Best wishes to all participants. Now back to my deadlines...
dvpit.bsky.social #DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · Oct 9
That's a wrap on #DVpit 2025!
Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, or supported!
Thank you to the agents & editors who showed up!
And thank you to our board @peterlopez.bsky.social & @katchowrites.bsky.social & @claribelortega.com who brought #DVpit to Bluesky!
Thank you to everyone who pitched, supported, or volunteered for #DVpit 2025 follow @dvpit.bsky.social to stay in touch
October 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
katchowrites.bsky.social
Please Agents/Editors snatch this one up so i can find out what the "truth her world was forced to forget" is!
thehksmith.bsky.social HK Smith | Writer @thehksmith.bsky.social · Oct 8
LEGENDBORN’S Black girl magic+DUNE’S theocratic mysticism in a #YA dystopian #F where memories are sacrificed to an arcane intelligence.

To break a generational curse, Vega must:
⚔️Save her missing brother
💔Ally with her first heartbreak
🌑Uncover the truth her world was forced to forget

#DVPit #SFF
October 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
DVpit #querying Tip: As you scroll the feed make note of which agents like pitches in similar categories/genres as yours & add them to your general querying list! The feed is so busy, they might've missed yours, but if they're liking similar stories that means it's something they want in their inbox
October 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
Seeing a bunch of DVpit pitches with multiple agent and editor requests and we've still got four more hours to go! So exciting to see the event flourish on a new platform this year
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October 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
It's kind of rood that I'm not able to buy this book yet
heybrightonrose.bsky.social Brighton Rose @heybrightonrose.bsky.social · Oct 8
NINTH HOUSE x BOYS WITH SHARP TEETH

16yo Beatrice attends cutthroat Blairwood Academy in disguise to uncover which student there killed her ex-girlfriend.

📚 Magical dark academia
🇵🇭 Biracial FMC
🖤 Rivals-to-lovers
🗡️ Dueling secret societies
📖 Sentient evil library

#DVpit #YA #CF #F #WOC #LGBT
A black and white illustration done in the styles of Alphonse Mucha and Bon Orthwick. On the left is Beatrice Tamayo, a dark-haird teenage girl in a school uniform levitating an unbitten apple. On the right is Bianca Sacramore, her hair billowing up above her, levitating an apple with a single bite out of it. Around each girl is an ornate frame with smaller illustrations, including celestial elements and vintage books.
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
Alright, honestly, why isn't this published yet? Seriously
kananiokelly.bsky.social Kanani O’Kelly @kananiokelly.bsky.social · Oct 8
MOANA x SHADOW & BONE

To save her uncle, Keahi must interfere with the King’s plans to restore his kingdom’s power—except the throne was never his to claim, & the island only answers to one: the girl with a heart of fire

🌋 Hawaiian folklore
🌌 sentient island
🌊 found family

#DVPit #YA #F #NHPI
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
These comps! Sisterhood? Yes, please!!
abbeyfwilliams.bsky.social Abbey ابي 🌻✨ @abbeyfwilliams.bsky.social · Oct 8
SPICE ROADxSPIRITED AWAY
Leila lives by 3 rules for survival: never look at the jinn, never talk to them, & never draw their attention. But when the treacherous spirits from her sitti’s tales steal her sisters, she’ll do anything—even strike a deal with a jinni—to save them.
#DVpit #YA #F #MENA #ND
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
You'd have to pry my vampire books from my cold (un)dead hands. Gimme this one please!!!
elenabsato.bsky.social Elena B Sato @elenabsato.bsky.social · Oct 8
BETTER THAN THE MOVIES X A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER X VAMPIRES

🧛🏻‍♀️ an antisocial vampire turned amateur sleuth
💫 her ex-best friend, back from boarding school
🔎 a baffling murder with secretive suspects
🖤 an inconvenient time to fall in love

#DVPit #YA #CF #Asian #WOC #CI
October 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
katchowrites.bsky.social
Bridgerton but with assassins? Say less
jadewrites.bsky.social Jade Wilburn @jadewrites.bsky.social · Oct 8
QUEEN’S SPADE X BRIDGERTON

Thief Selene impersonates a Lady and fakes a courtship with Prince Henry to protect him in exchange for a hefty payday. It’s knives out for the upstart from both the glittering high society and the assassins who won’t stop until Henry is dead 💀

#DVPIT #YA #F #booksky
October 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM