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Cindy Johnson
@cindyjohnson.bsky.social
I'm a children's author who wants to bring laughter, joy, love, and maybe a little learning to kids who read my books, like Texas 2X2 pick RUSSELL WRESTLES THE RELATIVES #Aladdin #Simon&Schuster
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Ooo love this
October 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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October 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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When his adopted mom forgets to feed him on time, worried Winston must trust that his food bowl will always be filled and that he doesn’t need to hoard, inhale, perform, or panic to receive the care he needs. A story about overcoming anxiety after food insecurity. #ownvoices #q #pb #DVPit.
October 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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LATE BIRD is sick of Early Bird getting all the worms--and all the glory. But don't worry, Late Bird has a plan. Forget the alarm clock, this calls for a catapult. Look out world, here comes Late Bird!

THE BAD SEED x THE VERY IMPATIENT CATERPILLAR

#DVPit #ND #PB
October 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Interested in learning about the nuts and bolts of publishing? We'll discuss the lifecycle of a book and how the creative & business sides merge to create magic!

Thur, Oct 16: 6-7:30pm MT—Virtual
Register for access to a recording you can watch anytime!
www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail...
October 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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There is a lot of amazing stuff out there on #DVpit today, but there's a chance I might miss your post!

If you think we are a good fit, I would still be delighted to have you query me. Remember the algorithm or number of likes doesn't define your success or the viability of your book. You got this!
Good morning, #DVpit! I'm so excited to see your amazing pitches!

If I like your post, please share with me at this link and mention #DVPit 2025 in the referred by section:
querytracker.net/query/PaigeT...

Happy writing and pitching!
Query Paige Terlip at Andrea Brown Literary Agency
querytracker.net
October 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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#Agents, #editors & #publishers we have SO MANY kids-YA graphic novel pitches at kidlitgn.com! Reply to any pitch you want to see with your sub guidelines, or add your guidelines here: kidlitgn.com/submission-d... #KidLitGN's 2025 pitch event ends Oct. 31 #pitchevent #kidlit
KidLitGN – Hosting Pitch Events For Creators of Kids through YA Graphic Novels
kidlitgn.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
What is your advice for people attending the Halloweekend Conference in Iowa?
Looking for a scary good in-person SCBWI conference? Come to Iowa for our Hallo-weekend conference October 31-November 2! Details and registration here: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
#kidlit #SCBWI @patzmiller.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social @charlottegunnufson.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Looking for a scary good in-person SCBWI conference? Come to Iowa for our Hallo-weekend conference October 31-November 2! Details and registration here: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
#kidlit #SCBWI @patzmiller.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social @charlottegunnufson.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Looking for a scary good in-person SCBWI conference? Come to Iowa for our Hallo-weekend conference October 31-November 2! Details and registration here: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
#kidlit #SCBWI
August 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
So excited to see that @jessieoliveros.bsky.social ' lovely book, The Remember Balloons, is being performed on stage in Des Moines with readings all over town in preparation!
March 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.

We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!

We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗

mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
March 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Congratulations Joyce Uglow for your debut picture book!
March 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I'm thrilled to be a #PBParty finalist. Thank you to the judges who work so hard to uplift the PB community. And congratulations to all the entrants, because getting your work out there is a big win.
March 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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It is live!!!

There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸

Link:
bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...
January 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I shared seven spooky sentences over at #SeasonsOfKidLit.com
#7SpookySentences #SeasonsofKidLit @AuthorHMacht @Literally_Lynne
October 25, 2024 at 2:09 PM