Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying
@laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social
Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. Avid reader and aerialist. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
Wow! So excited to see Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen made the top #pb post in #questpit (the second time since DV Pit)! Great job pitching, everyone, especially my fellow #kidlit authors. And thank you #writingcommunity for the love. Enjoyed reading through everyone’s pitches yesterday.
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Wow! So excited to see Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen made the top #pb post in #questpit (the second time since DV Pit)! Great job pitching, everyone, especially my fellow #kidlit authors. And thank you #writingcommunity for the love. Enjoyed reading through everyone’s pitches yesterday.
When strict pool president Georgia Washington faces revolution from playful Maritza the mermaid, she must learn fun and rules can coexist and that leadership is strongest when shared, or risk losing the pool she loves. Lots of George Washington hair, pool mermaid, and pool antics. #questpit ##q #pb
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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 #questpit.
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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 #questpit.
Jordy, a short-haired dog with a bald belly, wishes for warm, fabulous fur like his friends so he can play outside in the cold.
When a cozy hoodie unlocks a passion for fashion, JORDY THE FABULOUS DOG discovers true fabulousness comes with self-acceptance and embracing who you are. #questpit #q #pb
When a cozy hoodie unlocks a passion for fashion, JORDY THE FABULOUS DOG discovers true fabulousness comes with self-acceptance and embracing who you are. #questpit #q #pb
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Aspiring artist LUCY JEAN THE COLORING QUEEN creates magical masterpieces with her big box of crayons until she gets ONLY 3 at a restaurant! Can she still create a masterpiece with only yellow, blue, and red? A lyrical #pb about emotional regulation and creative problem-solving. #questpit #q
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Aspiring artist LUCY JEAN THE COLORING QUEEN creates magical masterpieces with her big box of crayons until she gets ONLY 3 at a restaurant! Can she still create a masterpiece with only yellow, blue, and red? A lyrical #pb about emotional regulation and creative problem-solving. #questpit #q
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Had fun practicing character turnarounds with my #pb character Lucy Jean 🖍️👑.
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
November 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Had fun practicing character turnarounds with my #pb character Lucy Jean 🖍️👑.
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
It’s sweater weather season!
October 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It’s sweater weather season!
I’m excited about this new practice piece to celebrate spooky season and a mermaid piece.
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I’m excited about this new practice piece to celebrate spooky season and a mermaid piece.
Meet Arlo the Ghost and Jasper the Fox just in time for Halloween. What do you do to celebrate spooky season? #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlitauthor #kidlitchat #kidlitcommunity.
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Meet Arlo the Ghost and Jasper the Fox just in time for Halloween. What do you do to celebrate spooky season? #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlitauthor #kidlitchat #kidlitcommunity.
Got some great positive feedback on my newest humorous #pb Georgia Washington, Maritza the Mermaid, and the Great Poolpcalypse. Lots of funny antics around George Washington pool hair, mermaid play, and the true meaning of leadership. #kidlit #kidlitcommunity
October 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Got some great positive feedback on my newest humorous #pb Georgia Washington, Maritza the Mermaid, and the Great Poolpcalypse. Lots of funny antics around George Washington pool hair, mermaid play, and the true meaning of leadership. #kidlit #kidlitcommunity
Decided Leo the Halloween Cat needed a hat and bow tie. If you’re questioning the decision to give fictional animals clothes, the answer is always yes. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity
October 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Decided Leo the Halloween Cat needed a hat and bow tie. If you’re questioning the decision to give fictional animals clothes, the answer is always yes. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity
October 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
October 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Aspiring artist LUCY JEAN THE COLORING QUEEN creates magical masterpieces with her big box of crayons until she gets ONLY
3 at a restaurant! Can she still create a masterpiece with only yellow, blue, and red? A lyrical #pb about emotional regulation and creative problem-solving.
#dvpit #q
3 at a restaurant! Can she still create a masterpiece with only yellow, blue, and red? A lyrical #pb about emotional regulation and creative problem-solving.
#dvpit #q
October 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
MADDIE’S FRIDGE x DON’T WORRY MURRAY
When his adopted mom forgets to feed him on time, Winston fears he’ll never eat again. Spiraling, he eats everything until he sees he can trust he will always have enough. A story for the 1/5 US kids facing and recovering from food insecurity. #ownvoices #q #pb
When his adopted mom forgets to feed him on time, Winston fears he’ll never eat again. Spiraling, he eats everything until he sees he can trust he will always have enough. A story for the 1/5 US kids facing and recovering from food insecurity. #ownvoices #q #pb
October 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
MADDIE’S FRIDGE x DON’T WORRY MURRAY
When his adopted mom forgets to feed him on time, Winston fears he’ll never eat again. Spiraling, he eats everything until he sees he can trust he will always have enough. A story for the 1/5 US kids facing and recovering from food insecurity. #ownvoices #q #pb
When his adopted mom forgets to feed him on time, Winston fears he’ll never eat again. Spiraling, he eats everything until he sees he can trust he will always have enough. A story for the 1/5 US kids facing and recovering from food insecurity. #ownvoices #q #pb
VLAD THE FABULOUS VAMPIRE x JULIAN IS A MERMAID
A shivering pup named Jordy finds a passion for fashion after getting a cozy hoodie, but when his style is questioned, he discovers that fabulousness comes from the inside.
✅ Self-acceptance
✅ Embracing difference
✅ Dogs in clothes
#DVpit #q #pb
A shivering pup named Jordy finds a passion for fashion after getting a cozy hoodie, but when his style is questioned, he discovers that fabulousness comes from the inside.
✅ Self-acceptance
✅ Embracing difference
✅ Dogs in clothes
#DVpit #q #pb
October 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
TENACIOUS WON’T GIVE UP x BROKEN CRAYONS STILL COLOR
🎨Aspiring Artist
🚂 STEAM concepts
🔥Emotional Regulation tools
🧠 Female ADHD rep
When aspiring artist Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen goes to a restaurant, she must figure out how to create a masterpiece with ONLY three crayons. #pb #DVPit #q
🎨Aspiring Artist
🚂 STEAM concepts
🔥Emotional Regulation tools
🧠 Female ADHD rep
When aspiring artist Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen goes to a restaurant, she must figure out how to create a masterpiece with ONLY three crayons. #pb #DVPit #q
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
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.
Jordy, a short-haired dog with a bald belly, wishes for warm, fabulous fur like his friends so he can play outside in the cold. When a cozy hoodie unlocks a passion for fashion, JORDY THE FABULOUS DOG discovers true fabulousness comes with self-acceptance and embracing who you are. #DVPit #q #pb
October 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Aspiring artist LUCY JEAN THE COLORING QUEEN creates magical masterpieces with her big box of crayons until she gets ONLY 3 at a restaurant! Can she still create a masterpiece with only yellow, blue, and red? A lyrical #pb about emotional regulation and creative problem-solving. #dvpit #q
October 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#dvparty Day 5: Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen’s theme song would be Dancing Queen by ABBA but replace it with Coloring Queen ☺️. “See that Girl, Watch that Scene, Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen…” #pb #amquerying open.spotify.com/track/0GjEhV...
October 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#dvparty Day 5: Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen’s theme song would be Dancing Queen by ABBA but replace it with Coloring Queen ☺️. “See that Girl, Watch that Scene, Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen…” #pb #amquerying open.spotify.com/track/0GjEhV...
Opening line for my #pb Jordy the Fabulous Dog about a chilly, fashion-loving pup (Julian is a Mermaid x Vlad the Fabulous Vampire:
“As the air turned crisp and leaves began to fall, Jordy shivered under a mountain of blankets.” (Model cred: my dog) #dvparty #amquerying
“As the air turned crisp and leaves began to fall, Jordy shivered under a mountain of blankets.” (Model cred: my dog) #dvparty #amquerying
October 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Opening line for my #pb Jordy the Fabulous Dog about a chilly, fashion-loving pup (Julian is a Mermaid x Vlad the Fabulous Vampire:
“As the air turned crisp and leaves began to fall, Jordy shivered under a mountain of blankets.” (Model cred: my dog) #dvparty #amquerying
“As the air turned crisp and leaves began to fall, Jordy shivered under a mountain of blankets.” (Model cred: my dog) #dvparty #amquerying
Opening line for my #pb Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen
“Lucy’s dream of becoming a real artist began with a big box of crayons that brimmed colors like: Funky Fuschia, Mango Tango, Wild Watermelon, and Aquamarine.” #dvparty #amquerying
“Lucy’s dream of becoming a real artist began with a big box of crayons that brimmed colors like: Funky Fuschia, Mango Tango, Wild Watermelon, and Aquamarine.” #dvparty #amquerying
October 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Opening line for my #pb Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen
“Lucy’s dream of becoming a real artist began with a big box of crayons that brimmed colors like: Funky Fuschia, Mango Tango, Wild Watermelon, and Aquamarine.” #dvparty #amquerying
“Lucy’s dream of becoming a real artist began with a big box of crayons that brimmed colors like: Funky Fuschia, Mango Tango, Wild Watermelon, and Aquamarine.” #dvparty #amquerying