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heidieys.bsky.social
JANIE WRITES A PLAY, my new picture about author Jane Yolen (my mom ♥️) w/gorgeous illos by Madelyn Goodnight launches 2/11 @charlesbridge.bsky.social www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762949... #KidLit
An illustrated promo for Janie Writes a Play by Heidi E.Y. Stemple, illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight. The cover shows young Jane Yolen writing at a desk with stage curtains framing imaginative scenes. The text describes how a boring school play inspires Janie’s creativity. The book, written by Jane Yolen’s daughter, shares how a writer became an author. Available February 11, 2025. An illustration below shows young Janie and grown Jane writing at desks. Published by Charlesbridge.
February 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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kidscomicsunite.bsky.social
1-on-1 Tickets are selling fast! We still have slots available for:
Jenniea Carter, New Leaf
Chris Duffy, Union Square Kids
Lauren Kisare, Little Brown
Kimmy Tejasindhu, Ten Speed

Get em' before they're gone! ⚡️
kidscomicsunite.bsky.social Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Feb 21
Pitchfest tickets sales open TODAY at 11 am EST!

Enter your pitch to our gallery showcase for a chance to catch the eye of our jury of top agents and editors! Winners are revealed on March 29th!

LET'S GET PITCHING ⚡️

Learn more at: kidscomicsunite.com/kcu-pitchfes...
#kidlit #kidlitgn
February 24, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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debbieohi.com
Bluesky recently improved its Search capabilities, so I've updated my HOW TO SEARCH resource page in my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/se...
#BlueSkyTips
Search Tips - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
Search Tips How To Search This Unofficial Guide Overwhelmed and can't find the info you want in this Guide? I strongly encourage you to use the built-in Search field. On a desktop browser, look for …
publish.obsidian.md
February 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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kidscomicsunite.bsky.social
Hello! We are Kids Comics Unite, an organization devoted to supporting and growing the careers of kids comics authors and illustrators since 2019.

You also may know us from KCU Pitchfest and our Intensive!

Check us out at kidscomicsunite.com and join our community! We’d love to see you there :)
February 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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teresarobeson.com
Hey, #kidlit #graphicnovel creators, don't miss this terrific event!!
kidscomicsunite.bsky.social Kids Comics Unite @kidscomicsunite.bsky.social · Feb 19
Get your pitches ready! KCU Pitchfest is a gallery showcase of unpublished graphic novel projects that are reviewed by a panel of top agents and editors! Enter your pitch and you have the chance to catch the eyes of the best in the business.

kidscomicsunite.com/kcu-pitchfes...

#kidlitgn #kidlit
KCU Pitchfest ticket sales period: February 21 to March 3 Pitchfest Event Day: March 29, 2025
February 20, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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kidscomicsunite.bsky.social
Get your pitches ready! KCU Pitchfest is a gallery showcase of unpublished graphic novel projects that are reviewed by a panel of top agents and editors! Enter your pitch and you have the chance to catch the eyes of the best in the business.

kidscomicsunite.com/kcu-pitchfes...

#kidlitgn #kidlit
KCU Pitchfest ticket sales period: February 21 to March 3 Pitchfest Event Day: March 29, 2025
February 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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12x12challenge.bsky.social
Join #12x12PB & attend our next webinar LIVE! Don’t miss "From Specific to Universal to Acquired! An Imprint Curator's Perspective on Picture Books" on 2/20 at 1pm ET/10am PT with Cynthia Leitich Smith!

Register: https://buff.ly/3O74wvq

#amwriting #amquerying
February 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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debbieohi.com
Calling agents seeking (human) #KidLitArt talent!

Do browse this thread of art samples from #KidLit illustrators who are actively seeking representation:
debbieohi.link/illustrators...

To others: Pls help boost, esp if you have agents following you? It's a tough time for freelance illustrators.
A colorful promotional image inviting literary agents to browse a Bluesky thread featuring children's book illustrators seeking representation. The text reads: "Agents! Looking for children’s book illustrators seeking representation? Browse this thread on Bluesky! KidLit Illustrators Seeking Representation!" A cheerful, purple, bean-shaped character wearing a blue beret holds a paintbrush, creating a magical swirl in the background. A QR code and link ("DebbieOhi.link/illustrators-seeking-rep") direct viewers to the thread. Illustration by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.
February 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
Here's the list of 55 participating agents, editors & ADs for the 2025 #PBParty contest. Wahoooooo!

I'll shout out as more yeses come in.

This post has a link to the 2025 Ranking Party (thanks for running it, @beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social) & a badge/banner.

mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...
2025 PBParty Agents, Editors & Art Directors! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Here's the list of the amazing agents, editors and art directors participating in the 2024 PBParty Contest. Wahooooooo!
mindyalyseweiss.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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12x12challenge.bsky.social
FREE Book Chat coming Tuesday, January 28th at 8pm ET/5pm PT!

Want to learn how a #picturebook draft becomes a book? #12x12PB member @caroljoymunro will share her journey to publication for her book, SPRINGTIME STORKS: A MIGRATION LOVE STORY. https://buff.ly/40rdCtJ

#amwriting
January 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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12x12challenge.bsky.social
Character-driven #picturebooks are some of the most popular books around! Let our 12 x 12 Fiction Elves @katelynaronson.bsky.social & @jbagan.bsky.social help you navigate this sought-after genre!

Join 12 x 12 today!

www.12x12challenge.c...

#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #12x12PB
January 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM