Cheryl B. Klein
@cherylklein.bsky.social
I notice things for a living. Editorial director, Workman Kids; author of THE MAGIC WORDS: WRITING GREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS and five picture books, most recently IT’S HARD TO BE A BABY; 6yo mom; Virgo/goofball. Opinions my own.
Thank you, Congresswoman.
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thank you, Congresswoman.
You might like this Mulan adaptation by @sherrythomas.com — all about swords!
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
You might like this Mulan adaptation by @sherrythomas.com — all about swords!
The best explanations I’ve seen are 1) they didn’t think the GOP would ever bend & the SNAP concerns are real, 2) holiday travel is coming and they prioritize middle-class & above travelers’ needs over non-middle class health care, 3) laziness and cowardice.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The best explanations I’ve seen are 1) they didn’t think the GOP would ever bend & the SNAP concerns are real, 2) holiday travel is coming and they prioritize middle-class & above travelers’ needs over non-middle class health care, 3) laziness and cowardice.
People are GREAT. ChatGPT could never come up with characters like this.
November 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
People are GREAT. ChatGPT could never come up with characters like this.
An Yves Saint Laurent waistcoat for everyday!
November 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
An Yves Saint Laurent waistcoat for everyday!
Pitching comps are more important. See further down the thread for more thoughts.
November 9, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Pitching comps are more important. See further down the thread for more thoughts.
(meaning author’s prior successful sales track, gigantic marketing campaigns, awards, TV series, etc.).
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
(meaning author’s prior successful sales track, gigantic marketing campaigns, awards, TV series, etc.).
One last note: I think it’s fine for pitching comps to include bestsellers like HOOT, Percy Jackson, THE MARVELLERS, HEARTSTOPPER, etc., if they give a sense of plot/chars/milieu. The problem is expecting those to be selling comps when they became bestsellers for reasons other than pure content
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
One last note: I think it’s fine for pitching comps to include bestsellers like HOOT, Percy Jackson, THE MARVELLERS, HEARTSTOPPER, etc., if they give a sense of plot/chars/milieu. The problem is expecting those to be selling comps when they became bestsellers for reasons other than pure content
If a kids/YA book pub’d in the last two years has more than 50 reviews, it’s probably sold decently or created some buzz. Worth a try as a comp if it fits your book too.
All of this is IMO; other editors’ or agents’ opinions may vary; etc.
All of this is IMO; other editors’ or agents’ opinions may vary; etc.
November 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
If a kids/YA book pub’d in the last two years has more than 50 reviews, it’s probably sold decently or created some buzz. Worth a try as a comp if it fits your book too.
All of this is IMO; other editors’ or agents’ opinions may vary; etc.
All of this is IMO; other editors’ or agents’ opinions may vary; etc.