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Sonya Afnan
@sonyaafnan.bsky.social
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Writer | illustrator | Iraqi-Chaldean † | SCBWI
Rep: Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Lit Agency

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · Apr 16
✨✨ANNOUNCEMENT✨✨

I’m thrilled to share that I am now represented by @thejordache.bsky.social at @awfulagent.bsky.social !

Jordan is just as excited about my work as I am, and I know we’re going to create something truly special together. So excited to be part of the JABberwocky team! 🤍
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stephlaubooks.com
My first book launch event is TONIGHT! Come celebrate with me! It's not too late to register 😊

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stephlaubooks.com Steph Lau (she/her) @stephlaubooks.com · 16d
NEXT WED, Nov 5th @5pm PT/8pm ET: I'm doing a Zoom read aloud of 🩰❄️The Abominable Snow Dancer❄️🩰. One winner will get either a copy of the book (US only), 30-min AMA, or PB crit (fiction, non-rhyming, under 500 words)!

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@storytimesprint.bsky.social
Storytime Sprint: Listen in, review, win! With Author-Illustrator Steph Lau Wednesday November 5 at 8 p.m. EST There is a headshot of Steph Lau, and also a cover of The Abominable Snow Dancer
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
sonyaafnan.bsky.social
That time of the year for the #Chaldean Community 😍 #Keleche
November 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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jenrofe.bsky.social
Querying writers -- Please give yourselves some grace and stop fretting about a few silly typos in your queries. We probably won't notice them, we're not going to hold them against you, and if we DO hold them against you, you don't want to work with us anyway.
November 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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thejordache.bsky.social
How adorable is @britspixels.bsky.social's art? This little gal is making her way to editors this week and I'm so excited!
November 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
sonyaafnan.bsky.social
Trick or Treat? 🎃 #halloween
October 31, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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boringstorybook.com
#kidlitart #halloween 🎃
Cartoon of a kid in a Minecraft costume carrying a trick-or-treat bucket encountering the Frankenstein Monster on a tree-lined street and saying “meh. I went as you LAST year.”
October 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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britspixels.bsky.social
Oops ! Busted 🤪

#kidlitart #illustration #cuteart
October 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
sonyaafnan.bsky.social
Inspired by an @scbwi_nohio conference session with Kelly Pelsue on drawing vehicles with meaning, here’s an illustration from one of my favorite core memories— my dad’s old “mator”. #kidlitart #ownvoices #diversevoices
October 16, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
The #scbwiohionorth conference Art Show people’s choice winner was @olgasmithart.bsky.social. The fantastic entries in the show were inspiring and a testament to the thriving creative community we have here in Ohio! Congrats, Olga! ❤️
2025 ART SHOW PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER 1229 Olga Smith YvvVV SCBWI Ohio North Region SOCIETY @ CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Insta: @scbwi_nohio @scbwi-ohionorth scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth where stories Take flight #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart
October 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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ajirving.bsky.social
Last night I attended the 2025 Utah Book Awards. @kipalizadeh.net & I are honored our LGBTQ+ inclusive picture book, THE WISHING FLOWER, was selected as a finalist! All children deserve to see themselves in books. All children deserve to feel seen, safe, and loved. 💜 #kidlit #booksky
October 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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mmanlove.bsky.social
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
www.manuscriptwishlist.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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thejordache.bsky.social
My amazing illustrator client @sonyaafnan.bsky.social just sent me this piece she drew of me as an astronaut. I’m obsessed! I’ve fully embraced my inner space nerd. Still manifesting representing an astronaut’s book someday!

If you aren’t following Sonya, start!
Illustration of Jordan wearing an astronaut suit labeled NASA Jordan flashing a peace sign in space with the Earth behind her.
October 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

Thanks to all who made it a success!
Joann Hill, Katie Carella, Emily Feinberg, Daria Peoples, Lindsay Bonilla, Elise McMullen-Ciotti, Dr. Kristy Boyce,John Rudolph, Jane Smith, Kelly Pelsue, Merrill Rainey, CJ Penko, Kristy Tartara, and Britney Rudowsky group photo at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.
October 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
sonyaafnan.bsky.social
Had such a wonderful weekend at the SCBWI Ohio North Conference! I connected with so many amazing authors and illustrators, learned from inspiring editors and agents, and came home creatively recharged. @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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britspixels.bsky.social
Friday reminder 🧡💛

#kidlitart #illustration #cuteart
September 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
sonyaafnan.bsky.social
Note to witches: never leave your broom unattended on halloween night…
🎃 #KidLit #KidLitArt #Halloween
September 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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thejordache.bsky.social
At the #PeopleofPublishing25 Conference today. If you’re around, say hi! I’m excited to reconnect with great publishing people!

#PeopleofPublishing
Jordan Hamessley holding a People of Publishing Conference program.
September 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
sonyaafnan.bsky.social
Lots of fun lines and textures in my new upcoming artwork  so excited for this one! 😬 #KidLitArt 🎨
September 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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jessmeywrites.bsky.social
I got ✨the✨ screenshot from @jamesfarner.bsky.social this morning, which means I finally get to tell you all about... my book deal. 🥹 "Grace & Jo Have Never Solved a Murder" coming fall 2026 from @daturabooks.bsky.social!

#amwriting #bookdeal #mystery #writingcommunity
September 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
sonyaafnan.bsky.social
Excited to connect with other #kidlit creators 😬 eek! Can’t wait!
September 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
Tonight!
PITCH PARTY prep Zoom event with @littlerainey.bsky.social

It’s not too late to register: www.scbwi.org/events/2025-...

#scbwiohionorth #scbwi #querying
Pitch Party Prep Tuesday, Sept. 9th 7-8pm (ET) Be prepared for the Conference Pitch Party! * *The Pitch Party occurs on Friday Evening of the Fall Conference • Learn how to prepare a book pitch • Receive live feedback on pre-submitted pitches • Learn about the conference Pitch Party • Ask any questions SCBWI SOCIETY SE CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS Ohio North Region where stories Take flight Hosted by Author-Illustrator & Co-Regional Advisor MERRILL RAINEY
September 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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boringstorybook.com
If aren’t active because your fans haven’t migrated to Bluesky, maybe become active here so that your fans migrate to Bluesky…?

briankirbystudio.com/the-pigeon-v...
THE PIGEON vs. … A BABY BUNNY? - Brian Kirby Studio
*Post originally published August 5, 2024 on boringstorybook.com One of the big pushbacks I see from companies, thought leaders, and institutions when it comes to leaving X and trying a new social med...
briankirbystudio.com
September 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
sonyaafnan.bsky.social
I’ve left X and I’m hoping to build more connections here on Bluesky.

I’m Sonya, an author and illustrator represented by JABberwocky Agency. I’d love to connect with more writers and illustrators.

Let’s be friends! 🙃🌼🫣
#WriteStuff #KidLitArt
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September 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM