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Jessica Yoon
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🖤🩷 BLACKPINK: A Little Golden Book Bio
🇰🇷💖JEONG IS JEONG
🌙🐻 THE LEGEND OF BAN-DAL coming ‘26

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Jessica Yoon @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social · Jun 23
It’s a ✨COVER REVEAL✨ for Jeong Is Jeong, releasing 2/3/26 from @randomhousekids.bsky.social Pre-order link in bio!

“What is Jeong?” a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture.
Cover of JEONG IS JEONG written by Jessica Yoon, illustrated by Michelle Lee. A young Korean American girl smiles and raises her arms looking up at images of her family and folk art of a tiger and magpie coming out of a book
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Congratulations to @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social on the sale of MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT K-POP! #TeamTriada #BookSky
A Publishers Marketplace Deal Report dated October 27, 2025 in the Children's Picture Book Non-fiction category which reads as follows: Jessica Yoon's MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT K-POP, about the history, stars, music, and pop culture trends surrounding the K-pop genre, starting with Seo Taiji and Boys through today's hottest groups like BTS, BLACKPINK, and TWICE, illustrated by Suji Park, to Courtney Carbone at Random House Children's, for publication in May 2026, by Brent Taylor at TriadaUS Literary Agency for the author, and by Simon Bollinger at Shannon Associates for the illustrator (world).
October 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Hey everyone,

#KidLit4Ceasefire has now fundraised the evacuation of 10 people.

I am focusing on the next two families.
One family of 6 and another of just 3, with a 4-month-old baby. I need 500 items for this fundraiser.

I only have 218 at the moment.

Donate here:
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July 26, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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So EXCITED to finally share💙💙💙
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#picturebooks #kidlit #author #debut #WritingCommunity #illustrator #pb #publishersweekly
July 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Wanna see something fun? Eh, I'm gonna show you whether you want to or not because it's fun for me, MWAHAHAHAHA! #evil It's the final cover for THEO CHANG IS NOT A CAT, arriving on November 4, with art by the amazing @katfcomix.bsky.social! Fun, right? Just say yes. IT'S FUN, DAMN IT #fun
The cover spread for THEO CHANG IS NOT A CAT, with text on the back cover that reads "MEET THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS! Theo Chang loves Trainwhistle, his family’s newly adopted cat. There’s just one problem: Trainwhistle does not love Theo. Although he’s a lovey-dovey lap cat with humans, Trainwhistle is mean to other cats. And for some reason, he thinks Theo is another cat. Chased around the apartment and bitten on the ankle by the ferocious feline, Theo doesn’t know what to do! Too embarrassed about getting beaten up by his own cat, Theo is afraid to ask his best friend, Memo, for advice. But when his parents start talking about returning Trainwhistle to the shelter, he realizes time is running out. Can Theo convince Trainwhistle he’s a boy, not a cat, before it’s too late? Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Theo’s story invites readers into Mrs. Z’s class, where friendship and fun rule the school. MIKE JUNG is the author of Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities, Unidentified Suburban Object, and The Boys in the Back Row. He is a library professional by day and a writer and ukulele player by night, and he was a founding member of the We Need Diverse Books team. Mike lives in Oakland, California, with his family, and he invites you to visit him online at captainstupendous.wordpress.com." and the title, author (me) and an illustration of Theo holding Trainwhistle, who's pushing Theo away with one paw, and Theo's friends Memo and Wyatt in the background
July 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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My first newsletter is out: Back from ALA! open.substack.com/pub/jessyoon...
Back from ALA!
In which I start a newsletter
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July 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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I’m gonna need someone to go ahead and remix BLACKPINK - 뛰어 Jump with Spice Girls - Spice Up Your Life
July 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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I’m (finally) starting a newsletter! Want to hear some fun stuff about ALA, including that time I nicely accosted a group of Korean librarians on the street and what they asked me? Want to dictate what prizes I should offer for future giveaways? Subscribe! jessyoonwrites.substack.com
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July 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!!

I'm August and I'd love to work on more cover art. I especially love drawing cool main characters!! 😄

Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🙆

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July 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Please tell me why I am absolutely weeping watching Kpop demon hunters
June 30, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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In honor of Juneteenth, it's our pleasure to announce pitch dates!

#Pitblk will take place Sept 21st- Sept 24th on our pitchsite.

Agents and Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd.

For more info about the event, visit www.pitchpitblk.com

#writersky #booksy #writingcommunity #amquerying
Top: Coming Soon above four white stars surrounding pink and yellow circle Middle: Search engine with www.pitchpitblk.com in the middle Bottom: Participants can submit pitches from Sept 21st-24th 8am EST to 8pm EST Agents/Editors will review pitches Sept 29th-Oct 2nd If you are a publishing professional and would like to participate, complete the following form: https://forms.gle/DQE243Z6Gj5U2CKZ7
June 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
jessyoonwrites.bsky.social
It’s a ✨COVER REVEAL✨ for Jeong Is Jeong, releasing 2/3/26 from @randomhousekids.bsky.social Pre-order link in bio!

“What is Jeong?” a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture.
Cover of JEONG IS JEONG written by Jessica Yoon, illustrated by Michelle Lee. A young Korean American girl smiles and raises her arms looking up at images of her family and folk art of a tiger and magpie coming out of a book
June 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Auction is live! I have a PB critique up for auction to support agents who are members of historically underrepresented groups
June 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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We're 🤩🤩 to offer a BIG prize for #KidlitZombieWeek 💙🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️ We're giving a 'Pitch Packet Critique' that includes a critique of one of your query letters plus 5-7 of your additional picture book pitches! Hooray! And BRAINS!

#kidlit #picturebooks #authors #illustrators #critique #pb
June 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Hey #amquerying #writingcommunity! We are doing a mini fundraiser for mutual aid in LA/OC! Donate to an org below, DM me the receipt, bid on items, win prizes like query critiques, AMAs, & tarot readings! ⭐️ Thanks to @michellejingchan.bsky.social for co-organizing 💜

How to enter: 🧵
How to enter: donate to one of the orgs listed, dm me a receipt, $10 is 1 raffle ticket Query critiques from Amanda Carbonell, Ashyle Jordan, and Noelle Monet Query critiques from authors Yuva Harish, Tesia Tsai, Kayla Morton and Audrey Goldberg Ruoff AMA from Michelle Jing Chan and Jessica Yoon
June 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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dvpit.bsky.social
DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information!

#dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks
Mark Your Calendars #DVpit is returning October 8, 2025. The original pitch event for creators from marginalized communities. Now on Bluesky! Follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates Agents and Editors participating in DVpit 2025 on Bluesky. Here is an initial list of some of the participating agents and editors Gallt & Zacker: Marietta Zacker Beth Phelan Linda Camacho Erin Casey Westin Sandra Proudman Saribel Pages Andrea Brown Literary: Kelly Sonnack Jemiscoe Chambers-Black Jennifer March Soloway Saritza Hernández Analía Cabello Paige Terlip Azantian Literary: Shelly Romero Carey Blankenship-Kramer Dystel, Goderich & Bourret: Michaela Whatnall Folio Literary: John Cusick Gelfman Schneider: Penelope Burns HG Literary: Wendi Gu Jill Grinberg Literary: Katelyn Detweiler Mad Woman Literary: Alex Brown Danielle Burby Chelsea Hensley Neighborhood Literary: Eric Smith Rebecca Podos New Leaf: Jo Volpe Suzie Townsend Sophia M. Ramos Trinica Sampson-Vera Jordan Hill Page Street Publishing Tamara Grasty Park, Fine & Brower: Pete Knapp Stuti Telidevara Root Literary: Melanie Figueroa Samantha Fabien Simon & Schuster: Rebecca Kuss Sourcebooks: Mikaela Luke Triada US: Brent Taylor Uwe Stender Ashley Reisinger Moe Ferrara Writers House: Alexandra Levick Andrea Morrison Follow us at #dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!
June 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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This lovely member of the #kidlit community, who gives so much to the #pbrisingstars and many other creators, has had everything taken from her. 💔 Please help lift @booksbytrenise.bsky.social up if you can. 🫶🏻

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Donate to Help Trenise & Travis After Devasting Theft, organized by Chloe Ward
Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the wee… Chloe Ward needs your support for Help Trenise & Travis After Devasting Theft
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May 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Please consider donating 💔 No amount is too small
chloeitoward.bsky.social Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · May 18
#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide

Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn

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May 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Cover reveal for BLACKPINK: A Little Golden Book Biography! @honeej.bsky.social illustrations are 😍🖤🩷! Pre-order link in bio!
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May 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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🩷🖤Calling all #BLINKs🖤🩷
@jessyoonwrites.bsky.social and I are thrilled to share #BLACKPINK: A Little Golden Book Biography—a golden journey from YG trainee days to global superstardom, brought to life by Jessica’s storytelling magic and my illustrations.
Pre-order now—coming December 2, 2025
May 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Deadline to add your name in support Institute of Library & Museum Services (IMLS): Mon. April 28th!

Thanks @authorsabb.bsky.social for reminder urging authors, illustrators, librarians, booksellers, literary agents, educators, & industry professionals.👇

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SIGNATURES NEEDED: Open Letter to HarperCollins
On April 3, 2025, Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, Macmillan Publishers, Simon & Schuster, and Sourcebooks sent a letter to Congress in support of the Institute of Library and Museum Service...
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April 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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I wrote an open letter to my fellow book ppl because no one is coming to save us.

We have to save us.

And I am weary of waiting for my colleagues to join the fight. Any fight. I chose book bans, but you don't have to

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An Open Letter to My Fellow Book Creators — Pretty Ok Maggie
Inside me there are two wolves: the one that understands that the best activism happens behind closed doors and that everyone does what they can and that not everyone can be asked to do the same thing...
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April 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM