Laura Kincaid
@thewizardofwaffles.bsky.social
She/Her. Wannabe Word Wizard. Assistant Editor, Holiday House. MA in Writing Rowan & Columbia Pub, 2020. (opinions own). https://laurakincaidmusings.wordpress.com/editorial-work/
October 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
#AbsoluteWonderWoman by @kellythompson.bsky.social & @cleanlined.bsky.social has me in such a mythology choke hold that I'm reading this now too #dccomics
October 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
#AbsoluteWonderWoman by @kellythompson.bsky.social & @cleanlined.bsky.social has me in such a mythology choke hold that I'm reading this now too #dccomics
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY 🎂 to @namrataag.bsky.social & illustrator Parvati Pillai
⭐"rich narrative, this book covers an important but underrepresented Indian tradition of gifting mithai boxes, making it a necessary purchase or read"-SLJ
"A sweet story that speaks to the joys of sharing"-Kirkus
⭐"rich narrative, this book covers an important but underrepresented Indian tradition of gifting mithai boxes, making it a necessary purchase or read"-SLJ
"A sweet story that speaks to the joys of sharing"-Kirkus
September 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY 🎂 to @namrataag.bsky.social & illustrator Parvati Pillai
⭐"rich narrative, this book covers an important but underrepresented Indian tradition of gifting mithai boxes, making it a necessary purchase or read"-SLJ
"A sweet story that speaks to the joys of sharing"-Kirkus
⭐"rich narrative, this book covers an important but underrepresented Indian tradition of gifting mithai boxes, making it a necessary purchase or read"-SLJ
"A sweet story that speaks to the joys of sharing"-Kirkus
Happy Book Birthday to The Picasso Curse by Dan Gutman!! What happens when a middle schooler accidentally discovers a doodle by Pablo Picasso?a crazy tale of fame, fortune, and hard decisions.
And Cleopatra's Needle is out in paperback. #middlegrade #mgreads
And Cleopatra's Needle is out in paperback. #middlegrade #mgreads
September 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Happy Book Birthday to The Picasso Curse by Dan Gutman!! What happens when a middle schooler accidentally discovers a doodle by Pablo Picasso?a crazy tale of fame, fortune, and hard decisions.
And Cleopatra's Needle is out in paperback. #middlegrade #mgreads
And Cleopatra's Needle is out in paperback. #middlegrade #mgreads
The Peacock who Howled with Jackals by Naheid Kazemi (Owlkids) #picturebook inspired by a fable from the Persian poet Rumi. TBH a really fresh take on animal allegory for identity and marginalization. I love this peacock and family of jackals ❤️ #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
August 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Peacock who Howled with Jackals by Naheid Kazemi (Owlkids) #picturebook inspired by a fable from the Persian poet Rumi. TBH a really fresh take on animal allegory for identity and marginalization. I love this peacock and family of jackals ❤️ #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Matisse Magician of Color by Derek Desierto (Feiwel&Friends) #picturebook bio on his older years & how he found new, unexpected ways to make art despite health issues. I appreciate disability rep & how anyone can create art with meaning no matter the form #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/mati...
August 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Matisse Magician of Color by Derek Desierto (Feiwel&Friends) #picturebook bio on his older years & how he found new, unexpected ways to make art despite health issues. I appreciate disability rep & how anyone can create art with meaning no matter the form #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/mati...
The Day I Met Big Foot by DL Miller, illus. Helen Flook (Happy Fox Books) #picturebook about making new friends & famous cryptid that blends themes of nature, exploration, being brave, & being proud to be different. THE ART IS SO NOSTALGIC & SWEET #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
August 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Day I Met Big Foot by DL Miller, illus. Helen Flook (Happy Fox Books) #picturebook about making new friends & famous cryptid that blends themes of nature, exploration, being brave, & being proud to be different. THE ART IS SO NOSTALGIC & SWEET #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
And They Walk On by Kevin Maillard, illustrated by Rafael Lopez (Roaring Brook Press) #picturebook on death & grief from a #NativeAmerican POV, accessible to any kid. There are sad moments, both the text & art are filled with color, imagination, & joyful outlook. bookshop.org/p/books/and-...
August 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
And They Walk On by Kevin Maillard, illustrated by Rafael Lopez (Roaring Brook Press) #picturebook on death & grief from a #NativeAmerican POV, accessible to any kid. There are sad moments, both the text & art are filled with color, imagination, & joyful outlook. bookshop.org/p/books/and-...
Scary Shark: A Jaw-some Halloween by Mike Lowery
A silly, pun-filled, comic-styled #picturebook with Halloween vibes a nice message about dealing with fear.
bookshop.org/p/books/scar...
A silly, pun-filled, comic-styled #picturebook with Halloween vibes a nice message about dealing with fear.
bookshop.org/p/books/scar...
August 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Scary Shark: A Jaw-some Halloween by Mike Lowery
A silly, pun-filled, comic-styled #picturebook with Halloween vibes a nice message about dealing with fear.
bookshop.org/p/books/scar...
A silly, pun-filled, comic-styled #picturebook with Halloween vibes a nice message about dealing with fear.
bookshop.org/p/books/scar...
The Gold Leaf by Kristen Hall & illustrated by Matthew Forsythe from @enchantedlion.bsky.social A cautionary tale of greed with woodland creatures, hopeful ending & subtle environmentalist message. Feels like an old folk tale in the best way. Beautiful gold foil details! #picturebook #ALAAC2025
July 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Gold Leaf by Kristen Hall & illustrated by Matthew Forsythe from @enchantedlion.bsky.social A cautionary tale of greed with woodland creatures, hopeful ending & subtle environmentalist message. Feels like an old folk tale in the best way. Beautiful gold foil details! #picturebook #ALAAC2025
I got to see all the wonderful books I work on at the Holiday House booth #ALAAC2025
July 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I got to see all the wonderful books I work on at the Holiday House booth #ALAAC2025
#ALAAC25 with @talovala.bsky.social was so much fun.
July 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
#ALAAC25 with @talovala.bsky.social was so much fun.
Got to have craft time at work with Yuyi Morales to celebrate her new book LITTLE REBELS from Holiday House! I love my job 🥰
#picturebooks #crafting #kidlit
#picturebooks #crafting #kidlit
June 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Got to have craft time at work with Yuyi Morales to celebrate her new book LITTLE REBELS from Holiday House! I love my job 🥰
#picturebooks #crafting #kidlit
#picturebooks #crafting #kidlit
If I had a nickel for every book I edited on the Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year list, I'd have 2 nickels. 🥳
#middlegrade #mgreads #picturebooks
#middlegrade #mgreads #picturebooks
June 17, 2025 at 12:55 AM
If I had a nickel for every book I edited on the Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year list, I'd have 2 nickels. 🥳
#middlegrade #mgreads #picturebooks
#middlegrade #mgreads #picturebooks
Happy Pub to The Memory Cake by Caroline L. Perry! I came in halfway through this one's journey, but I'm so happy to help bring such a special book out into the world 🎂🎆 #picturebook #pb #malta #wwii #grandmomlove
June 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Happy Pub to The Memory Cake by Caroline L. Perry! I came in halfway through this one's journey, but I'm so happy to help bring such a special book out into the world 🎂🎆 #picturebook #pb #malta #wwii #grandmomlove
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to Snap! Crunch! Munch? & @dianaacastle.bsky.social 🦁🐘🦩🦒🐰
#earlyreader #easyreader #kidlitcomics #kidlit #debutauthor #comicsforkids
#earlyreader #easyreader #kidlitcomics #kidlit #debutauthor #comicsforkids
April 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to Snap! Crunch! Munch? & @dianaacastle.bsky.social 🦁🐘🦩🦒🐰
#earlyreader #easyreader #kidlitcomics #kidlit #debutauthor #comicsforkids
#earlyreader #easyreader #kidlitcomics #kidlit #debutauthor #comicsforkids
Deadly Daylight by Ash Harrier spotted in the wild! 👻 @wordsmatterbkstore.bsky.social @holidayhouse.bsky.social #middlegradebook #kidlit
March 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Deadly Daylight by Ash Harrier spotted in the wild! 👻 @wordsmatterbkstore.bsky.social @holidayhouse.bsky.social #middlegradebook #kidlit
Love getting free pins at work 😍
Check out Banned Together from Holiday House Publishing, an anthology from banned authors 🔥 #booksky #bannedbooks #kidslit #youngadult
Check out Banned Together from Holiday House Publishing, an anthology from banned authors 🔥 #booksky #bannedbooks #kidslit #youngadult
March 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Love getting free pins at work 😍
Check out Banned Together from Holiday House Publishing, an anthology from banned authors 🔥 #booksky #bannedbooks #kidslit #youngadult
Check out Banned Together from Holiday House Publishing, an anthology from banned authors 🔥 #booksky #bannedbooks #kidslit #youngadult
Wow crazy night 🤩
"Young readers get not only a brilliant mystery & a gang of quirky detectives but captivating, first-rate sentences that remind us books have always been & will continue to be one-of-a-kind treasures" Matthew Ross Smith, judge #scbwigk25 #middlegradebook
"Young readers get not only a brilliant mystery & a gang of quirky detectives but captivating, first-rate sentences that remind us books have always been & will continue to be one-of-a-kind treasures" Matthew Ross Smith, judge #scbwigk25 #middlegradebook
February 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Wow crazy night 🤩
"Young readers get not only a brilliant mystery & a gang of quirky detectives but captivating, first-rate sentences that remind us books have always been & will continue to be one-of-a-kind treasures" Matthew Ross Smith, judge #scbwigk25 #middlegradebook
"Young readers get not only a brilliant mystery & a gang of quirky detectives but captivating, first-rate sentences that remind us books have always been & will continue to be one-of-a-kind treasures" Matthew Ross Smith, judge #scbwigk25 #middlegradebook
Best friends leave their pet cam on so you can see your favorite kitty during work 😻
February 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Best friends leave their pet cam on so you can see your favorite kitty during work 😻
Happy Book Birthday Week to THE GIFT OF EID by Shifa Saltagi Safadi and illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel 🥳
⭐"A warm holiday offering" --Booklist
"A tender tale of love, sacrifice, and hope" --Kirkus Reviews
#pb #picturebooks #muslimpicturebooks #eid
⭐"A warm holiday offering" --Booklist
"A tender tale of love, sacrifice, and hope" --Kirkus Reviews
#pb #picturebooks #muslimpicturebooks #eid
February 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happy Book Birthday Week to THE GIFT OF EID by Shifa Saltagi Safadi and illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel 🥳
⭐"A warm holiday offering" --Booklist
"A tender tale of love, sacrifice, and hope" --Kirkus Reviews
#pb #picturebooks #muslimpicturebooks #eid
⭐"A warm holiday offering" --Booklist
"A tender tale of love, sacrifice, and hope" --Kirkus Reviews
#pb #picturebooks #muslimpicturebooks #eid
My first acquisition is nominated for an award!? Holy cow and thank you to @scbwi.bsky.social! Ash Harrier is an amazing writer and I am so happy I could help bring her work to more readers. #middlegrade #middlegradebook #mgreads #mgbooks #cozymystery #spookybook www.scbwi.org/celebrate-ex...
February 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
My first acquisition is nominated for an award!? Holy cow and thank you to @scbwi.bsky.social! Ash Harrier is an amazing writer and I am so happy I could help bring her work to more readers. #middlegrade #middlegradebook #mgreads #mgbooks #cozymystery #spookybook www.scbwi.org/celebrate-ex...