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Michael Wayne
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Aspiring author-illustrator, 5th grade teacher. Kansas City-ish, USA.
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#Chicago friends, join me at the iRead Kickoff/Kid Lit Fest 2025 on Saturday morning at Highland Park Public Library. Details here: www.hplibrary.org/event/11993030 #kidlit #booktok
January 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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A little something to make it easier to find some dope Black creatives to follow on here. ☺️

go.bsky.app/U3UQX2A
November 16, 2024 at 11:05 PM
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As Bluesky gains popularity, more spammers / trolls are showing up. HAPPILY, Bluesky has many tools to help you control what you do & don't see...including controlling who can reply, hiding replies, etc.

Pls read my newly updated Moderation tips:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
#BlueSkyTips
c. Control What You Do (& Don't) See - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
c. Control What You Do (& Don't) See - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Powered by Obsidian Publish.
publish.obsidian.md
November 17, 2024 at 3:50 PM
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Hey, friends. We're an independent bookshop in Houston, Texas, and we're happy to be here.

We've got pizzazz. We've got great book recommendations and fantastic author events. We'll hold your baby while you browse.

Come on by. We can't wait to welcome you. bluewillowbookshop.com
November 13, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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🦆THE QUACKEN: OFFICIAL TRAILER🦆

Written by me
Illustrated by Pablo Pino
Publication Date: July 16th
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

youtu.be/3dKbAHmQibQ

🔊Audio on (you may recognize a familiar voice narrating)

Please share

#kidlit
THE QUACKEN: OFFICIAL TRAILER
🦆THE QUACKEN: OFFICIAL TRAILER🦆 Written by Justin Colón Illustrated by Pablo Pino Publication Date: July 16th Publisher: SimonKIDS
youtu.be
June 26, 2024 at 4:22 PM
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💥THE QUACKEN PRE-ORDER GIVEAWAY💥

PRIZES: [1 prize per winner] Manuscript critique, 30-min Zoom chat, query letter edit

TO ENTER:

1) Pre-order The Quacken (illustrated by Pablo Pino)
2) Upload proof of receipt to the form linked below

ENTRY LINK: forms.gle/8BXY7ra84a3X...

DEADLINE: July 5
July 1, 2024 at 10:18 PM
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🚨🚨🚨 Hey #kidlit, Mallory Grigg, Senior Art Director at Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, has graciously returned to Bluesky after 6 months away, AND to post an open call! THIS IS A BIG DEAL! Let's make her feel heard and welcome! Go team go! 💙❤️
Hi, #kidlit artists! I'm seeking a MG (ages 9-12) illustrator for a coming-of-age mystery story featuring friendship, adventure, and an elusive white wolf.

Would LOVE to find an Indigenous NA illustrator.

Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents welcome to email.
June 24, 2024 at 3:21 PM
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To illustrators who participated in #KidLitArtPostcard: I have heard from an art director who has been enjoying browsing your art & wanted to check out more of your work/bookmark you for potential future projects BUT it was challenging to find your contact info.

🧵👇🏼
June 10, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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Truth: your comp titles can sell your book for you! 💰

Learn exactly how to find them AND how to use them effectively! Grab Tara Luebbe's #12x12PB webinar, Crash Course in Comp Titles, for 20% off through June 30th when you use the code COMP20: www.12x12challenge.c...
May 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM