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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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A full service literary agency repping the best books in the world since 1981. (Not that we are biased). We LOVE books and their creators! www.andreabrownlit.com
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🎨 Spotlight on Courtney Lovett!

Courtney's Illustrator Page

Courtney is represented by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social) and is open to picture books, black and white interiors, covers, graphic novels, and nonfiction.
In gray scale, hamster runs on hamster wheel Family (Dad, Mom, Daughter, and son) drinks warm drink in RV, and dog plays at their feet. Kids of all races and genders, in a huddle In gray scale, two teen girls, one with dark-colored braids and the other with blonde hair are talking. The one with blonde hair looks like she’s pleading, while the one with the braids makes a frustrated face.
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to CHRIS MAKES A FRIEND on being an Amazon Editors' Pick for the month of November! 🎉 Cheering for and celebrating with you, @alexgino.bsky.social!

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Congratulations to CHRIS MAKES A FRIEND on being an Amazon Editors' Pick for the month of November! 🎉 We are so proud of you, @alexgino.bsk
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to I AM THE GRINCH on making it back onto the USA Today bestseller list!! 🎉 Celebrating with you @alastairheim.bsky.social!

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I Am the Grinch by Alastair Heim is back on the USA Today Bestseller list!
November 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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The amazing news kept coming yesterday for Tigest Girma's ETERNAL RUIN!

Not only was it an instant indie bestseller and USA Today bestseller, it's also #1 on The New York Times!!!

We are beyond proud of Tigest and her agent @pterlip.bsky.social! 🥳🎉
NUMBER ONE!!! Eternal Ruin by our very own Tigest Girma is a #1 New York Times Bestseller!!!! Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma is an instant USA Today Bestseller! Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma is an instant Indie Bestseller!
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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The Goodreads Choice Awards 2025 is open and these ABLA titles are in the running!

Science fiction: LOCAL HEAVENS by K.M. Fajardo

Horror: YOU WEREN’T MEANT TO BE HUMAN by Andrew Joseph White

Debut: WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON by Venessa Vida Kelley

YA fiction: I AM NOT JESSICA CHEN by Ann Liang
Vote in the GoodReads Choice Awards 2025 for these ABLA titles: For readers’ favorite science fiction: LOCAL HEAVENS by K.M. Fajardo For readers’ favorite horror: YOU WEREN’T MEANT TO BE HUMAN by Andrew Joseph White For readers’ favorite debut: WHEN THE TIDES HELD THE MOON by Venessa Vida Kelley For readers’ favorite young adult fiction: I AM NOT JESSICA CHEN by Ann Liang
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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It's a BookPage (and second!) star for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK written by Brian Gehrlein, illustrated by Jennifer Harney!

🌟 “A sweet, friendship-affirming, humorously told, wonderfully illustrated tale.” 🌟

Read the full review here

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“A sweet, friendship-affirming . . . humorously told, wonderfully illustrated tale that reminds readers of all ages it’s okay to balance doing what needs to be done with having lots of fun.” - a starred review from BookPage for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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It's a Kirkus star for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK written by Brian Gehrlein, illustrated by Jennifer Harney!

🌟 “A standout read-aloud that definitely will not put readers to sleep.” 🌟

Read the full review here

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“The zany humor of the story resolves with almost surprising tenderness and lessons about friendship and flexibility. A standout read-aloud that definitely will not put readers to sleep.” - a Kirkus starred review for This Is Not A Sleepy Bear Book!
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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🎨 Spotlight on Jacob Souva!

Jacob's Illustrator Page

Jacob is represented by Jen Rofé (@jenrofe.bsky.social) and is open to imaginative picture books and colorful board books.

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A girl climbs a ladder in black and white to make a creative pronouncement — many colors and objects swirl around A pillbug plays the banjo in the garden to a toe-tapping tune A boy in vintage clothing holds onto an orange balloon as it lifts off over the city A podium with robots after a bot battle (from Whirby, HarperCollins)
November 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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This week's book deals!

🦜LAS CHACHALACAS and its sequel, both picture books, by Marissa Valdez

✈️ An untitled picture book biography of Katherine Sui-Fun Cheung, written by Cheryl Kim, illustrated by Nicole Wong

🛼MY ROLLER SKATES, a picture book, written by Meg Medina, illustrated by Leo Espinosa
This week's book deals for Meg Medina, Cheryl Kim, and Marissa Valdez
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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🎨 Spotlight on Boya Sun!

Boya's Illustrator Page

Boya is represented by Kelly Sonnack (@ksonnack.bsky.social). He is open to illustrating picture books.
a digital illustration of the characters Frog and Toad reading together under mushrooms a digital illustration of anthropomorphic animal characters walking through a futuristic city a digital illustration of an anthropomorphic dog and cat on a picnic date by a pond a digital illustration of anthropomorphic animals dancing in a forest of glowing trees
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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It's a School Library Journal star for NEVER SEEN THE STARS by Kate Korsh!

⭐ "This is a standout story that is equal parts sad and hopeful, with extremely relatable and beautiful explorations of grief, disability, and loss.” ⭐

Read the full review here

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“This is a standout story that is equal parts sad and hopeful, with extremely relatable and beautiful explorations of grief, disability, and loss.” - a School Library Journal starred review for Never Seen the Stars by Kate Korsh!
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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It's a School Library Journal star for THE CLEAN-UP MONSTER written by Eleni Tassopoulos Wehner, illustrated by Danamarie Hosler (@mightypigeon.bsky.social)!

⭐ "Board books don’t always come with an ‘essential’ stamp, but this one is.” ⭐

Read the full review here

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“Board books don’t always come with an ‘essential’ stamp, but this one is.” - a starred review from School Library Journal for The Clean-Up Monster!
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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It's a Publishers Weekly star for A FATE SO COLD by C.L. Herman and Amanda Foody!

⭐ "Scintillating romance, stimulating action, and invigorating mystery elements ensure there’s something for everyone in this exhilarating offering.” ⭐

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“Scintillating romance, stimulating action, and invigorating mystery elements ensure there’s something for everyone in this exhilarating offering.” - a starred review from Publishers Weekly for A Fate So Cold by Amanda Foody & C. L. Herman
November 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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It's a Booklist star for SQUIRREL: HOW A BACKYARD FORAGER SHAPES OUR WORLD by @nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social!

⭐ "An entertaining examination of [squirrels’] lives and relationships with humans.” ⭐

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“An entertaining examination of [squirrels’] lives and relationships with humans . . . further deepening our fascination and affection for these ubiquitous backyard friends.” - A Booklist starred review for Squirrel: How a Backyard Forager Shapes Our World by Nancy Castaldo
November 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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This week's ABLA deals!

🦄 CANDI THE CANDICORN, a rhyming picture book, written by Robyn Wall, illustrated by Joelle Murray

⚽️ MONSTER LEAGUE, a chapter book series, written by Ellen Potter, illustrated by Yury Guzman

⛰️ DOWNFALL, a middle grade novel, by Nikki Shannon Smith
This week in book deals! This week's ABLA deals! CANDI THE CANDICORN, a rhyming picture book, written by Robyn Wall, illustrated by Joelle Murray MONSTER LEAGUE, a chapter book series, written by Ellen Potte, illustrated by Yury Guzman DOWNFALL, a middle grade novel, by Nikki Shannon Smith
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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🎨 Spotlight on Lynnor Bontigao (@lbontigao.bsky.social)!

Lynnor's Illustrator Page

Lynnor is represented by Caryn Wiseman (@carynwiseman.bsky.social). She is open to picture books, black and white interiors, and chapter books.
A family of lying peacefully in bed together. The kids are in pajamas. The Dad and two of the children are still asleep. One child is beginning to awake with a big stretch while the Mom sleepily looks on with a smile. A child wearing a pink striped swim cap and matching swimsuit is swimming and has come face to face with a green and purple fish. A child with black hair in pigtails is sitting behind a store counter next to jars of sweets, looking pensive. A hallway full of children and their two teachers in the middle of a party for their class plant Jerry. On the far left one child is dressed as a cactus. Other children are holding various items such as a watering can, a bucket, a water bottle, a bird, a rodent, a hat, a cat. On the wall is a sign that says, “The World’s Best Class Plant.” Sitting on the floor is a child holding a sign that says, “Jerry Appreciation Day.”
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to TODAY AT SCHOOL: WITH YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW on becoming a USA Today bestseller! 🎉 We are so proud of Jessica Young and Renée Kurilla!

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Today at School: With Yesterday and Tomorrow written by Jessica Young, illustrated by Renée Kurilla, is a USA Today Bestseller!
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to WINGING IT: A GRAPHIC NOVEL on being an indie bestseller! 🎉 We’re very proud of
Michelle Mee Nutter for illustrating this amazing story!

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Winging It: A Graphic Novel is an instant indie bestseller!
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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🎨 Spotlight on Yevgenia Nayberg!

Yevgenia's Illustrator Page

Yevgenia is represented by Caryn Wiseman (@carynwiseman.bsky.social). She is open to picture books, covers, and graphic novels.
Three sequential panels from a graphic novel show two girls walking together: one short and skinny, the other tall and heavy. In the next panel, the short girl balances on a chair, reaching for a book on the top bookshelf. The final panel shows her lying on a couch, reading the book. The color palette is earth-toned. Colorful illustration of a subway superhero flying horizontally across a stylized New York cityscape. The hero wears a red and green costume with a flowing cape, decorated with the subway symbols. He’s holding a steaming cup of coffee. Below and behind, abstract skyscrapers and a subway bridge arches fade into a cool blue-green background. Illustration of the Mona Lisa dancing with a graffiti-covered partner on the New York City High Line. In the foreground is a collage reproduction of Pinturicchio’s “Young Boy Playing a Trumpet.” In the background, a pair of casual dancers moves beneath the sprawling New York City skyline. A stylized illustration of a child with pale skin, closed eyes, and dark blue hair, shown in profile against a muted blue and beige background. The person holds one hand to their cheek while a stream of swirling letters flows toward their ear from the left side of the image.
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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It's a School Library Journal star for ELMORE AND THE BIG CHRISTMAS RESCUE written by Dev Petty (@devpetty.bsky.social) and illustrated by Mike Boldt (@mikeboldt.bsky.social)!

🌟 “Recommended for story hours ­revolving around Christmas.” 🌟

Read the full review here

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“Recommended for story hours ­revolving around Christmas.” - School Library Journal starred review
October 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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🎨 Spotlight on Eren Blanquet Unten!

Eren's Illustrator Page

Eren is represented by Analía Cabello (@analiacabello.bsky.social) and is open to picture books and nonfiction.
A group of kids dressed as different Marvel superheroes rush to an ice cream truck run by a man who resembles Stan Lee A girl and her raccoon pal, both dressed for a hike, admire Yosemite Falls A group of kids and their teacher admire art on a field trip to a museum Two kids trick-or-treat dressed as a ghost and a witch, accompanied by a black cat
October 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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We’re thrilled to announce this week's ABLA deals!

🏈 CATCHING FEELINGS, a young adult romance by Emily Charlotte

🐉 DETECTIVE FUEGO AND THE CASE OF THE BOOM, an illustrated chapter book by author-illustrator Diana Castillo

Congratulations!

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This week in book deals: Catching Feelings by Emily Charlotte and Detective Fuego and the Case of the Booms by Diana Castillo!
October 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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🎉 Congratulations to THE WEIRDIES for making the USA Today Bestsellers list! 🎉 So proud of @hellomrforrest.bsky.social for illustrating this hilarious story!

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The Weirdies written by Michael Buckley, illustrated by Forrest Burdett, is a USA Today Bestseller this week!
October 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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🎨 Spotlight on Aninisi Baigude (@anisibaigude.bsky.social)!

Aninsi's Illustrator Page

Anisi is represented by Analía Cabello (@analiacabello.bsky.social). She is open to picture books, black & white interiors, nonfiction, and covers.
A black & white illustration of three young kids jumping on their dad. They’re all smiling. A young girl in red overalls stands, smiling, at the top of a tree. She’s looking out into the distance. A young girl leaps joyfully, surrounded by wildlife. A young kid mourns the loss of a family cat; they’re surrounded by a cat collar, a cat toy, and a framed photograph of the child and the orange cat.
October 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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It's a Booklist star for HOW TO SAVE AN OTTER by Kate Messner (@katemessner.com)!

🌟 “. . . both relatable and inspiring . . . will resonate with young readers and leave them eager for more.” 🌟

Read the full review here

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“. . . both relatable and inspiring . . . beautiful illustrations, interspersed throughout, add extra charm to this sweet, hopeful story, which will resonate with young readers and leave them eager for more.” - an excerpt of a Booklist review of How To Save An Otter by Kate Messner
October 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM