Nicole Garnett
teachertoauthor.bsky.social
Nicole Garnett
@teachertoauthor.bsky.social
Former Pre-K teacher ➡ SAHM to 6 yo & 3 yo twins |kidlit author
#SCBWI
#holidaywritingcontest HM '22
#50preciouswords HM '23
#ChuckleChallenge Winner'24 &'25
www.nicolegarnett.com
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Eeek! I can finally share SOME of my exciting news! 🤗

I have signed with the amazing @amandacarbonell25.bsky.social at @belcastroagency.bsky.social !🥳

Amanda's enthusiasm and vision for my humorous #PB manuscripts is just... perfect 🥹

I'm agented!!! 🤩

Let's do this!! 👊
#writingcommunity #kidlit
I'm in a very "what extras can I do to make this happen?" phase. ✨️🕯🤞

Anyone know of any events happening soon with pitch to editor opportunities?

A few months ago, the thought would have terrified me, and now I'm like, "Let's freaking do this!" 👊
#writingcommunity #kidlit
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April 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Comet is tired of taking a backseat to Rudy.🦌 He wants to guide the sleigh and be in the spotlight for once! 🔦

When his sneaky plan actually works, Comet gets everything he wished for! 🛷
...or so he thought 🫣🌳💥🦆💥

#PosterPit #PosterPitA #CL
April 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Brainy Brenda loves to cook. But today is Gramma McBrains' 612th bday, and Mama says, “Only adults in the kitchen.” 😒

When Brainy Brenda decides to go AGAINST the adult's wishes, she hears the same phrase, “TOO MANY ZOMBIES IN THE KITCHEN!”
👀🫣🧟‍♀️🍽🧟‍♂️

#PosterPit #PosterPitA #CL
April 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
After several failed attempts to prove she has a green thumb like her dad, Lila reluctantly accepts a cactus. 😬

By taking EXTRA "safety" measures, Wilfred🌵 would thrive👊

But when Lila wakes to a not-so green, mushy cactus, she realizes…
it happened again 😳

#PosterPit #PosterPitA #CL
April 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It's National Siblings Day! 🧒🏻🫶👧 and I'm feeling OUTRAGEOUS! (IYKYK😏)

Any #editors looking for a dark, humorous, sibling #PB!? 👀

Inspired by my own 3yo twins who often blame anyone/thing for THEIR mischief 🙃 This PB will have the whole family laughing and on their toes! 😳

#writingcommunity #kidlit
April 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I love agent Adria Goetz's newsletter! Always so inspiring!

"BE OUTRAGEOUS!
Now is not the time to play it safe. Now is not the time to be a shrinking violet. Now is the perfect time to be outrageous."😏

Using these words as I revise my newest, OUTRAGEOUS #PB! 🌵💀

Be outrageous, #writingcommunity 🙌
April 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I just went to cancel my membership on QueryTracker and looked up when I sent my first ever query. Next week will be exactly 3 years 🤯

In some ways, I wish I've accomplished more, but then I remember everything I've done, people I've met, and WOW! 🫶

#grateful #writingcommunity #kidlit
April 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#writingcommunity! This is a HUGE opportunity! Check out this list!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, even louder...

🗣SUBMIT THOSE MANUSCRIPTS TO PUBLISHERS WHILE QUERYING AGENTS!!! (I promise, it's okay 😉)

Good luck, my friends! ✨️🤞

#kidlit

bitsykemper.com/publishers/
New Update: 100+ Publishers Ready to Discover YOUR Children’s Book! - Bitsy Kemper
Find over *80!!* publishers actively accepting children's books from #unagented writers! Come find one that works for you. #amwriting #kidlit Updated Jan 12, 2024
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April 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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#kidlit friends tag a friend to tell them about our FREE #springflingkidlit contest with great prizes!

Make sure to follow everyone in the thread. @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social & I can't wait to read your submissions.

All info here: sites.google.com/view/springf...
March 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The second feature of March for Picture Books, Printables, and Play--OH MY is here w/ Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin! 👏

I absolutely LOVE this 'wonderfully weird' #PB & hope everyone checks it out!

Be true to yourself, #writingcommunity! 🤗

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Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden — Nicole Garnett Author
March’s second feature is here with Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden!
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March 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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My wonderful client Nicole is officially out on sub! If any editors are looking for a hilarious Christmas book to add to their list, this one may be for you! Get ready to guide the sleigh with silly Comet who is tired of playing second fiddle to the shiny nosed favorite, Rudolph. 🎄 #onsub
March 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Last week was an emotional rollercoaster 🎢 I was hoping to share my most exciting writing news yet 🥺

But, I had to make a very difficult decision 🫣 Regret may come, but I have to believe in my #PB ✨️

Thankful for @amandacarbonell25.bsky.social 🫶
This MS is on sub & ready to SHINE! 🦌😈 Go Comet, go!
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March 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I had so much fun writing this piece for
@viviankirkfield.bsky.social's #50PreciousWords! 🤗

Inspired by my childhood, with hopes that my kids will have similar experiences. ✨

Night games, anyone? 😏

#writingcommunity #kidlit #writingcontests
March 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Eeek! I can finally share SOME of my exciting news! 🤗

I have signed with the amazing @amandacarbonell25.bsky.social at @belcastroagency.bsky.social !🥳

Amanda's enthusiasm and vision for my humorous #PB manuscripts is just... perfect 🥹

I'm agented!!! 🤩

Let's do this!! 👊
#writingcommunity #kidlit
February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

👀👀👀👀👀👀

IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't have the words yet, but....

IT'S HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

🥹❤️🦌😈🎅

#WritingCommunity #kidlit #offerofpub
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February 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The first feature of February for Picture Books, Printables, and Play--OH MY! is here with Not Quite Snow White by @ashleyfranklin.bsky.social and Ebony Glenn👏

I love this adorable, feel-good story that embraces diversity and inclusion!🫶

Check it out👇
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#kidlit
Not Quite Snow White — Nicole Garnett Author
The first feature of February is here with Not Quite Snow White.
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February 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ho-ho-HOLD ON! 👀

Did I just wake up to an email from an editor saying she "really loves" this manuscript and has forwarded it to the acquisitions editor!?!? 🤯

Yes, yes I did 🤞✨️🤗

😏🦌😈
#writingcommunity #kidlit #PBauthor
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February 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Eeek! So excited about this opportunity! Thank you to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all the judges!!

Congrats to everyone who entered! It's a BIG deal putting your work out there!! 🥳👏
And, it could be YOU! 🤗

BIG things happen when you least expect it 🤞✨️🤞✨️
#PBparty #kidlit
February 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy 74th day of January! 🤭🤪

Anyone else feel like this is the longest month in the history of forever?! 🫣🫠

I'm dying for some good news today ✨️🤞

Wishing the whole #writingcommunity a strong end to January! 🙌

#kidlit
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January 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The number of times I checked QueryTracker today should be illegal 🫣🫠🙃

#WritingCommunity #kidlit
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January 28, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Eeeek! Today is a GOOD day!!! 🥳✨️

Thankful for this #writingcommunity and opportunities like workshops, conferences, round tables, and live pitches! 😏

Now, to continue the day with the @athomeauthor PB Creators conference! 🤗
Happy Friday, #Kidlit! ☺️
January 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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I just SCHEDULED the first issue of my monthly #newsletter W.R.I.T.E. Agent. It will be delivered to subscribers tomorrow morning! Sign up today to receive tips and updates on writing, agenting, and more! LINK: www.SeraRivers.com #literaryagent #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #news
January 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I love my kids. But when a 2 hour late school start affects my writing time...

(Yes, there may be a wind chill of -35F, so I get it, but also... 😭)

#writingcommunity #kidlit
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January 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
When one CP says, "Wow, nicole. I absolutely love (PB title)! It's wonderful. Might be my new favorite of yours."😭🫶

And another says, "Nic, I absolutely love this rewrite!"🥹❤️

I went from a huge writing slump to heavily revising two manuscripts in a week and looove them! 🙌
#writingcommunity #kidlit
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January 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Comet’s day is FINALLY here! It’s the Reindeer Games 🍬🎶🪑🛷🤹‍♂️, and he plans to SHINE! 🌟

As reigning champion, he wants another 🏆!

But when 🎅 changes the rules, Comet must adjust his strategy, or at least convince the others he did. 😏👀

#P2Ppit #PB #UA #humor
January 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM