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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 9d

Getting geared up to query, but need that extra boost? I have openings! Whether you're looking for developmental guidance or an extra eye on your query letter or synopsis, I can help get you to your next step.

www.alisonweisseditorial.com/services

Please reach out with any questions!

For Authors — Alison Weiss Editorial

For Authors

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 4d

Teacher & librarian friends! I'll be doing free school visits in selected cities when I hit the road for my CAMP MONSTER graphic novel tour the first two weeks of February- and if you're in CA, TX, NC, SC, GA, or FL I might be able to visit YOU! Details & request form here: forms.gle/5taUP2Zc87GQ...

Kate Messner February 2026 Book Tour Author Visit Request

Exciting news - I'll be hitting the road for a book tour the first two weeks of February! That means I'll be doing FREE school visits in selected cities. These author visits are single, large-group a...

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zeobun @zeobun.bsky.social · 11d

the Pumpkin carver 🎃

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Jennifer Doehring @jenniferdoehring.bsky.social · 11d

October sunset.

#kidlit #cat #october #kidlitart

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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 18d

Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...

Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

www.manuscriptwishlist.com

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Susan, A Cabbage Man, Graham @grahamophones.bsky.social · 21d

Actually if you want to know my #mswl this thing on the Atlanta Writer's Conference is Accurate. A good distillation. + there are other good people on this list if you wanna just look at people and their vibes.
atlantawritersconference.com/the-editors-...

Editors & Agents

The acquisitions editors/publishers and literary agents listed below detail what they’re seeking in their own words. Unless otherwise noted, all editors and agents will be participating in-pe…

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 20d

So thrilled that @slj.com called my and Megan Elizabeth Baratta's picture book, My Backyard Used to Be, "a meaningful addition to school and public libraries, as well as a lovely choice for readers to take home." #kidlit

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 22d

I love seeing how picture books can be used for project-based learning! Great examples here!
#kidlit. #Edusky #teachers #librarians #Skybrarians #STEAM #STEM bethandersonwriter.com/2025/10/03/e...

Especially for Educators: “From Story to STEAM: Building Project-Based Learning from Picture Books” by Lindsay Moretti

If you’re not familiar with Lindsay Moretti’s endeavor for educators called KIDLIT GROVE, please…read on! In this post, she shares her process of using picture books as a springbo…

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Jennifer March Soloway @marchsoloway.bsky.social · 22d

#RevisionTip Dreaming--or waking up from a dream--is passive, and the moment can feel flat to the reader.

If the dream is important, try revising it as a scene that happens in real time on the page. It will give your character agency and push the drama forward in an exciting way. #revising

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 27d

I hear *someone* is having a sale next week.

I guess they have to try and recoup some of that $2.5 billion they’re forking over for *checks notes* being deceptive? Who would’ve thought?

Feels like Oct 7 & 8 will be prime days to support independent bookstores. 😌

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 27d

EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING Mychal the Librarian is hosting the Reading Rainbow revival!!!

reactormag.com/reading-rain...

Reading Rainbow Is Back, With Mychal the Librarian Hosting! - Reactor

The butterfly is back in the sky; can’t wait to fly twice as high.

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shafer brown @shaferbrown.com · Apr 15

2024 uncommissioned momento mori

joyous death leads three smaller cats in a solemn dance, drawn in three tones of grey

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Children's B🎃🎃kshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Sep 15

New Halloween Picture Books for Kids (Plus Some Backlist Favorites) | Book Riot

New Halloween Picture Books for Kids 2025

This year's new Halloween picture books for kids include stories of friendship, of collaboration, and, of course, a little haunting.

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Troy Wilson @troystory.bsky.social · Sep 15

COVER REVEAL!

Coming in May and available for pre-order.
bookshop.org/p/books/stil...

By me and Mike Deas and @orcabook.bsky.social.

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · Sep 8

I've compiled a bunch of picturebook #kidlit #kidlitart making truths that I think are helpful.

Things like #9: From my Mom: “If you speak with your heart, people will hear with theirs.”

open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...

The Truth About Making Books for Kids*

*According to me, just one guy, so far

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Rian Johnson @rianjohnson.bsky.social · Sep 8

The morning’s bright the sky is blue and we have a teaser trailer! WAKE UP DEAD MAN the new Benoit Blanc mystery, in theaters Thanksgiving and on Netflix 12/12

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Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social · Sep 2

Some favorite kids books covers #kidlitart

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Hey Crystal Smith @crystalsmithart.bsky.social · Aug 31

Triumphant luchador!! 👻

#luchador #kidlitart #aughost #killustration @therealaughost.bsky.social

luchador ghost with a green and yellow mask and cape!

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · Aug 23

This feels like a spot of good news

www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Scientists found the missing nutrients bees need — Colonies grew 15-fold

Scientists have developed a breakthrough food supplement that could help save honeybees from devastating declines. By engineering yeast to produce six essential sterols found in pollen, researchers pr...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Aug 17

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social

#WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit

Handwritten quote on a white sheet with an illustrated face at the bottom and pink hearts around the text. The quote reads:
"If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting."
— Liana Brooks

Illustration and lettering by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. A paintbrush lies across the page on a wooden surface.

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TeTed / Illustrator @teted.bsky.social · Aug 18

Chroma Corps Assignment 06 “Savory Valley”
Guess what my dinner was that day? 🤭
#paperart #kidlitart #illustration

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Morgan Wilson @authormorganw.bsky.social · Aug 11

Please be sure to check out this incredible fundraiser being put on by the amazing @sandraproudman.bsky.social! I've donated three query package critiques for this one which means I'll review your query, synopsis AND first chapter of your MS! Plus there's so much other cool stuff to check out too!

A square image with an ombre background from yellow to pink horizontally. In black text it reads I've donated to we the people, in pink there is a raised fist and the words summer fundraiser. Below that is black text with the dates August 18th through 27th to benefit #kidlit4ceasefire and immigrant & trans rights. At the very bottom is a website: 32auctions.com/wethepeoplesummerauction

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Rovina Cai @rovinacai.bsky.social · Aug 12

🦑🚣🌊

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Julia Pierre Hammond @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social · Aug 10

lovely!