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Sonya Afnan

@sonyaafnan.bsky.social

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Writer | illustrator | Iraqi-Chaldean † | SCBWI Rep: Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Lit Agency www.sonyaafnan.com/portfolio

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · Apr 16

✨✨ANNOUNCEMENT✨✨

I’m thrilled to share that I am now represented by @thejordache.bsky.social at @awfulagent.bsky.social !

Jordan is just as excited about my work as I am, and I know we’re going to create something truly special together. So excited to be part of the JABberwocky team! 🤍

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 2d

The #scbwiohionorth conference Art Show people’s choice winner was @olgasmithart.bsky.social. The fantastic entries in the show were inspiring and a testament to the thriving creative community we have here in Ohio! Congrats, Olga! ❤️

2025 ART SHOW
PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER
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Olga Smith
YvvVV
SCBWI
Ohio North Region
SOCIETY @ CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
Insta: @scbwi_nohio
@scbwi-ohionorth
scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth
where stories Take flight #scbwi
#kidlit #kidlitart

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 3d

the word congratulations is surrounded by multicolored confetti

ALT: the word congratulations is surrounded by multicolored confetti

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 3d

Last night I attended the 2025 Utah Book Awards. @kipalizadeh.net & I are honored our LGBTQ+ inclusive picture book, THE WISHING FLOWER, was selected as a finalist! All children deserve to see themselves in books. All children deserve to feel seen, safe, and loved. 💜 #kidlit #booksky

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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 5d

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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Jordan Hamessley @thejordache.bsky.social · 6d

My amazing illustrator client @sonyaafnan.bsky.social just sent me this piece she drew of me as an astronaut. I’m obsessed! I’ve fully embraced my inner space nerd. Still manifesting representing an astronaut’s book someday!

If you aren’t following Sonya, start!

Illustration of Jordan wearing an astronaut suit labeled NASA Jordan flashing a peace sign in space with the Earth behind her.

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 6d

My agent is the COOLEST! 😍 🌍

Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 6d

Love this!!!!

Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 8d

Aw thank you so much! 🥰 it was such a fun event and I LOVED being there! Everyone was so welcoming 😍

Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 9d

Wooohoooo! Beautiful artwork! 😍

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 9d

The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

Thanks to all who made it a success!

Joann Hill, Katie Carella, Emily Feinberg, Daria Peoples, Lindsay Bonilla, Elise McMullen-Ciotti, Dr. Kristy Boyce,John Rudolph, Jane Smith, Kelly Pelsue, Merrill Rainey, CJ Penko, Kristy Tartara, and Britney Rudowsky group photo at #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference.

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 9d

Had such a wonderful weekend at the SCBWI Ohio North Conference! I connected with so many amazing authors and illustrators, learned from inspiring editors and agents, and came home creatively recharged. @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social

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Brittany Pearson @britspixels.bsky.social · 18d

Friday reminder 🧡💛

#kidlitart #illustration #cuteart

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 27d

Note to witches: never leave your broom unattended on halloween night…
🎃 #KidLit #KidLitArt #Halloween

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Jordan Hamessley @thejordache.bsky.social · 27d

At the #PeopleofPublishing25 Conference today. If you’re around, say hi! I’m excited to reconnect with great publishing people!

#PeopleofPublishing

Jordan Hamessley holding a People of Publishing Conference program.

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations 🎈

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations 🎈

Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you, Laura. All is well here hope on your end as well 🥰

Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thank you, Brittany! 🥰

Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · Sep 12

Ohhhh I guess my next read!

Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · Sep 12

Lots of fun lines and textures in my new upcoming artwork so excited for this one! 😬 #KidLitArt 🎨

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · Sep 12

Congratulations, Jess!!!! 🎈

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Jess Mey @jessmeywrites.bsky.social · Sep 12

I got ✨the✨ screenshot from @jamesfarner.bsky.social this morning, which means I finally get to tell you all about... my book deal. 🥹 "Grace & Jo Have Never Solved a Murder" coming fall 2026 from @daturabooks.bsky.social!

#amwriting #bookdeal #mystery #writingcommunity

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thank you, Andrew 🥹