Leslie Zampetti
@literarylesliez.bsky.social
Founder & Literary Agent at Open Book Literary. Lapsed librarian. Rapacious reader. Wishful writer. She/her. Member of @scbwi & @aalitagents. http://www.openbooklit.com/
Happy book birthday to A PLACE CALLED GALVESTON! @andreashapirowriter Valerya Milavanova and Apples & Honey Press 🎉 🤩 🎉
This beautiful book explores the story of Jewish immigration to the Midwest through the port of Galveston, TX. So proud of it!
This beautiful book explores the story of Jewish immigration to the Midwest through the port of Galveston, TX. So proud of it!
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Happy book birthday to A PLACE CALLED GALVESTON! @andreashapirowriter Valerya Milavanova and Apples & Honey Press 🎉 🤩 🎉
This beautiful book explores the story of Jewish immigration to the Midwest through the port of Galveston, TX. So proud of it!
This beautiful book explores the story of Jewish immigration to the Midwest through the port of Galveston, TX. So proud of it!
It’s Oct 31st, & I am sooo behind on my queries. (No treats for me! ☠️)
I planned to reopen next week, but I may push that to the 2nd week in Nov. If so, I will change my QueryManager message & add the new date.
Thank you for your patience! If you queried in October, I’ll respond soon. 🎃
I planned to reopen next week, but I may push that to the 2nd week in Nov. If so, I will change my QueryManager message & add the new date.
Thank you for your patience! If you queried in October, I’ll respond soon. 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It’s Oct 31st, & I am sooo behind on my queries. (No treats for me! ☠️)
I planned to reopen next week, but I may push that to the 2nd week in Nov. If so, I will change my QueryManager message & add the new date.
Thank you for your patience! If you queried in October, I’ll respond soon. 🎃
I planned to reopen next week, but I may push that to the 2nd week in Nov. If so, I will change my QueryManager message & add the new date.
Thank you for your patience! If you queried in October, I’ll respond soon. 🎃
It's #DVpit Day! I may be a little late to the party, as I'm getting submissions out for current clients, but if I ❤️ your pitch, please query me at querytracker.net/query/Lzampe... with #DVpit in your title.
Thank you! 😊
(FYI, I'm open to queries through Friday 10/10 at 5pm ET.)
Thank you! 😊
(FYI, I'm open to queries through Friday 10/10 at 5pm ET.)
Query Leslie Zampetti at Open Book Literary
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October 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It's #DVpit Day! I may be a little late to the party, as I'm getting submissions out for current clients, but if I ❤️ your pitch, please query me at querytracker.net/query/Lzampe... with #DVpit in your title.
Thank you! 😊
(FYI, I'm open to queries through Friday 10/10 at 5pm ET.)
Thank you! 😊
(FYI, I'm open to queries through Friday 10/10 at 5pm ET.)
Whew! Finished my queries for September... just in time to reopen on Monday for October. 😅
If you've not received an answer, I'm still considering my "maybe" pile for requests. 😊
Fall means my thoughts are turning cozy, and cozy means mysteries! 📖 🍂 🔎
If you've not received an answer, I'm still considering my "maybe" pile for requests. 😊
Fall means my thoughts are turning cozy, and cozy means mysteries! 📖 🍂 🔎
September 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Whew! Finished my queries for September... just in time to reopen on Monday for October. 😅
If you've not received an answer, I'm still considering my "maybe" pile for requests. 😊
Fall means my thoughts are turning cozy, and cozy means mysteries! 📖 🍂 🔎
If you've not received an answer, I'm still considering my "maybe" pile for requests. 😊
Fall means my thoughts are turning cozy, and cozy means mysteries! 📖 🍂 🔎
wishing for peace and plenty for all in the year to come. Shanah tovah! 🍎 🍯 😊
September 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
wishing for peace and plenty for all in the year to come. Shanah tovah! 🍎 🍯 😊
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I’m Regina Brooks, President of the Association of American Literary Agents and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency. I am so excited to invite you to the very first People of Publishing Conference (peopleofpublishing.bsky.social), happening Sept 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine in NYC.
September 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I’m Regina Brooks, President of the Association of American Literary Agents and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency. I am so excited to invite you to the very first People of Publishing Conference (peopleofpublishing.bsky.social), happening Sept 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine in NYC.
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Calling all #teachers & #librarians! Win a copy of THE GHOST RULES, GHOST SCOUT'S HONOR, HART & SOULS, OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST, 150 Bookmarks, 3 Scout Pins, & a school visit with me, @rosenbaumwrites.bsky.social, & @careybk.bsky.social!
Enter:
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📅Ends 9/15
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👻Tag 2 Teachers or Librarians
📅Ends 9/15
September 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Enjoyed a long weekend in Madison, WI & added two fantastic bookstores to my “collection.” Lake City Books & Leopold’s Books Bar Caffe.
Both were wonderful - really well curated and very different in their approaches. Def more happy places for me!
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Both were wonderful - really well curated and very different in their approaches. Def more happy places for me!
🍸📚😍
August 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Enjoyed a long weekend in Madison, WI & added two fantastic bookstores to my “collection.” Lake City Books & Leopold’s Books Bar Caffe.
Both were wonderful - really well curated and very different in their approaches. Def more happy places for me!
🍸📚😍
Both were wonderful - really well curated and very different in their approaches. Def more happy places for me!
🍸📚😍
Quick query update! I've finished reviewing July's queries, so if you've not received a reply, it's because I'm still considering requesting your manuscript.
Also, due to the volume of requests I need to read, I won't be opening for queries in August as previously planned. See you in September! 😊
Also, due to the volume of requests I need to read, I won't be opening for queries in August as previously planned. See you in September! 😊
July 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Quick query update! I've finished reviewing July's queries, so if you've not received a reply, it's because I'm still considering requesting your manuscript.
Also, due to the volume of requests I need to read, I won't be opening for queries in August as previously planned. See you in September! 😊
Also, due to the volume of requests I need to read, I won't be opening for queries in August as previously planned. See you in September! 😊
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The #PitchDis newsletter is going out next week and subscribers will be the first to get LOTS of news. Make sure you're signed up!
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July 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Agent and editor friends, will you join me at @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social this September?
Presented by @aalitagents.bsky.social , this day focuses on professional development and networking for publishing colleagues. Visit peopleofpublishing.org for more information and to register!
Presented by @aalitagents.bsky.social , this day focuses on professional development and networking for publishing colleagues. Visit peopleofpublishing.org for more information and to register!
July 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Agent and editor friends, will you join me at @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social this September?
Presented by @aalitagents.bsky.social , this day focuses on professional development and networking for publishing colleagues. Visit peopleofpublishing.org for more information and to register!
Presented by @aalitagents.bsky.social , this day focuses on professional development and networking for publishing colleagues. Visit peopleofpublishing.org for more information and to register!
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🎉COVER REVEAL!!🎉
We are thrilled to share this gorgeous cover!
GO PLAY will be released by @broadleafbooks.bsky.social on April 14, 2026!
Thank you to our editor Lisa Kloskin, our book’s agent @literarylesliez.bsky.social and the cover designer Angie Chiu.
We are thrilled to share this gorgeous cover!
GO PLAY will be released by @broadleafbooks.bsky.social on April 14, 2026!
Thank you to our editor Lisa Kloskin, our book’s agent @literarylesliez.bsky.social and the cover designer Angie Chiu.
July 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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👻 Packed with laughs, heart, and relatable moments, HART & SOULS is perfect for kids anxious (or excited!) about starting middle school! ❤️ ❤️❤️ #ChildrensBookAuthor
#TeacherWishlist #librarians #middleschool #mg #mglit #spookymg #ClassroomWishlist #BooksForTheClassroom
#teachers #middlegrade
#TeacherWishlist #librarians #middleschool #mg #mglit #spookymg #ClassroomWishlist #BooksForTheClassroom
#teachers #middlegrade
June 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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So excited for Kate’s new book! 🤩💐🤩
www.threads.com/@kateallenfo...
www.threads.com/@kateallenfo...
Kate Allen Fox (@kateallenfox) on Threads
In honor of the summer solstice, I'm beaming with excitement to reveal the cover of the newest solstice book in town... 🥁🥁🥁
SUMMER SOLSTICE WISH!
Beautifully illustrated by elisapaganelli_illustra...
www.threads.com
June 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
So excited for Kate’s new book! 🤩💐🤩
www.threads.com/@kateallenfo...
www.threads.com/@kateallenfo...
Adding my voice to @litagentsaritza.bsky.social ‘s!
As a literary agent representing creators, I believe AI companies should license creative works for training, not take them without permission. Join me in urging Congress to protect creators' rights! #copyright #AI
copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...
copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...
Take Action
Your Voice Matters, It's Time to Take Action! Below you’ll find the campaigns that the Copyright Alliance is facilitating. We encourage all creators and friends of the creative...
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June 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Adding my voice to @litagentsaritza.bsky.social ‘s!
Coming soon: @litagentsofchange.bsky.social's auction starts next week to raise funds to add voices to agenting! I donated a 1 hour AMA call and a query/sample critique. 😊
Help me help @litagentsofchange.bsky.social!
Help me help @litagentsofchange.bsky.social!
June 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Coming soon: @litagentsofchange.bsky.social's auction starts next week to raise funds to add voices to agenting! I donated a 1 hour AMA call and a query/sample critique. 😊
Help me help @litagentsofchange.bsky.social!
Help me help @litagentsofchange.bsky.social!
Book news! Wendy Cross's YA thriller is on sale now in the US and Canada, and received a great review in Kirkus:
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Thrilled to see this, Wendy! 🤩 🏝 ⏳
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Thrilled to see this, Wendy! 🤩 🏝 ⏳
May 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Book news! Wendy Cross's YA thriller is on sale now in the US and Canada, and received a great review in Kirkus:
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Thrilled to see this, Wendy! 🤩 🏝 ⏳
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
Thrilled to see this, Wendy! 🤩 🏝 ⏳
Reposted by Leslie Zampetti
Meet this month's #12x12PB Featured Agents!
@literarylesliez.bsky.social of Open Book Literary
@sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Learn more about what they’re seeking in #picturebooks: buff.ly/SRhhXjv
@literarylesliez.bsky.social of Open Book Literary
@sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Learn more about what they’re seeking in #picturebooks: buff.ly/SRhhXjv
April 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Meet this month's #12x12PB Featured Agents!
@literarylesliez.bsky.social of Open Book Literary
@sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Learn more about what they’re seeking in #picturebooks: buff.ly/SRhhXjv
@literarylesliez.bsky.social of Open Book Literary
@sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Learn more about what they’re seeking in #picturebooks: buff.ly/SRhhXjv
So excited to network & learn at @aalitagents.bsky.social PopCon!
Publishing pals, won’t you join me? (Sorry, writing pals, this is for biz folks.)
Registration is now open!
peopleofpublishing.org#:~:text=The%....
Publishing pals, won’t you join me? (Sorry, writing pals, this is for biz folks.)
Registration is now open!
peopleofpublishing.org#:~:text=The%....
AALA People of Publishing Conference
peopleofpublishing.org
April 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
So excited to network & learn at @aalitagents.bsky.social PopCon!
Publishing pals, won’t you join me? (Sorry, writing pals, this is for biz folks.)
Registration is now open!
peopleofpublishing.org#:~:text=The%....
Publishing pals, won’t you join me? (Sorry, writing pals, this is for biz folks.)
Registration is now open!
peopleofpublishing.org#:~:text=The%....
I love to end the week with good news! Thrilled to welcome @laurashovan to Open Book Literary!
A Pushcart Prize-nominated poet, Laura writes picture books, middle grade, and verse novels.
I'm excited to begin working with her! Welcome to #TeamZampetti, Laura!
A Pushcart Prize-nominated poet, Laura writes picture books, middle grade, and verse novels.
I'm excited to begin working with her! Welcome to #TeamZampetti, Laura!
April 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I love to end the week with good news! Thrilled to welcome @laurashovan to Open Book Literary!
A Pushcart Prize-nominated poet, Laura writes picture books, middle grade, and verse novels.
I'm excited to begin working with her! Welcome to #TeamZampetti, Laura!
A Pushcart Prize-nominated poet, Laura writes picture books, middle grade, and verse novels.
I'm excited to begin working with her! Welcome to #TeamZampetti, Laura!
Sarah is fantastic! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
This weekend reminded how much I truly adore speaking with writers. So if you're looking for an agent for a writers conference, please keep me in mind. I love them so much!
(I do require my expenses to be covered and payment. I can't pay to work or take days off my work for free)
(I do require my expenses to be covered and payment. I can't pay to work or take days off my work for free)
April 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Sarah is fantastic! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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#Haiku #HaikuSaturday #HaiCoup #Senryu
Winds of change
thunder reflects the shock
chanting of the coming rain
#HandsOffProtest
Winds of change
thunder reflects the shock
chanting of the coming rain
#HandsOffProtest
#HaikuSaturday #haiku
5/7/5:
a cloud flotilla
bobs and sails in formation--
spring lake reflections
short form:
a flotilla of clouds
bobs and sails--
spring lake reflections
Please add a version if you feel like it.
5/7/5:
a cloud flotilla
bobs and sails in formation--
spring lake reflections
short form:
a flotilla of clouds
bobs and sails--
spring lake reflections
Please add a version if you feel like it.
April 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Reposted by Leslie Zampetti
Today is #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay!
If you’re celebrating, tag us so we can follow along with the festivities!
Unsure of what to read? We’ve recommended titles for all ages, and you can win ALL of them in our special giveaway, only on Instagram 🎉
🎁 bit.ly/4cd5vVE
If you’re celebrating, tag us so we can follow along with the festivities!
Unsure of what to read? We’ve recommended titles for all ages, and you can win ALL of them in our special giveaway, only on Instagram 🎉
🎁 bit.ly/4cd5vVE
April 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Today is #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay!
If you’re celebrating, tag us so we can follow along with the festivities!
Unsure of what to read? We’ve recommended titles for all ages, and you can win ALL of them in our special giveaway, only on Instagram 🎉
🎁 bit.ly/4cd5vVE
If you’re celebrating, tag us so we can follow along with the festivities!
Unsure of what to read? We’ve recommended titles for all ages, and you can win ALL of them in our special giveaway, only on Instagram 🎉
🎁 bit.ly/4cd5vVE
Reposted by Leslie Zampetti
KidLit publishing and publishing in general feels so hard right now. I know there are days when the urge to throw in the towel is strong. Please don't. Your work matters. There is someone out there who will be changed by your book. Take that small step today. You have no idea how close you are.
March 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
KidLit publishing and publishing in general feels so hard right now. I know there are days when the urge to throw in the towel is strong. Please don't. Your work matters. There is someone out there who will be changed by your book. Take that small step today. You have no idea how close you are.
Even in the midst of the city… #bloomscrolling
March 31, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Even in the midst of the city… #bloomscrolling