Lauren Kimberly 🇨🇦
@authorlaurenk.bsky.social
#PBParty HM ‘25 | Writing PB through MG with heart, imagination, and information | mom of two | Engineer | #SCBWI #12x12PB | #amquerying #neurodiversity
www.laurenkimberlyauthor.com
www.laurenkimberlyauthor.com
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I woke up to several texts and emails from my amazing CPs to tell me my PB is an honourable mention in #PBParty! This story wouldn’t be what it is without all their support. Thanks also to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all the judges! I’m thrilled for Gertrude! ❤️ #amquerying
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🎉 Overjoyed to share my Publishers Weekly announcement!
I’m so grateful to have the talented Tasneem Amiruddin as our illustrator!
Shout out to my awesome agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social & the amazing editors Deidra & Alison at Free Spirit Publishing!
#kidlit
I’m so grateful to have the talented Tasneem Amiruddin as our illustrator!
Shout out to my awesome agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social & the amazing editors Deidra & Alison at Free Spirit Publishing!
#kidlit
October 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
🎉 Overjoyed to share my Publishers Weekly announcement!
I’m so grateful to have the talented Tasneem Amiruddin as our illustrator!
Shout out to my awesome agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social & the amazing editors Deidra & Alison at Free Spirit Publishing!
#kidlit
I’m so grateful to have the talented Tasneem Amiruddin as our illustrator!
Shout out to my awesome agent @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at @bradfordagents.bsky.social & the amazing editors Deidra & Alison at Free Spirit Publishing!
#kidlit
a great read!!
I realized this issue of Kidlit Confusion was sitting as a draft of my website for weeks! 😅 Here you go, all. WARNING! This issue is more confusing than ever. #kidlit #amquerying #writers #querytip writingcommunity.ca/kidlit-confu...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
a great read!!
I'm just a girl, in the querying trenches, looking for an agent who gets how important autism representation is in middle grade. Particularly with how autism is currently being talked about....
Anyone out there?
Bueller?
#amquerying #kidlit #writingcommunity #ownvoices
Anyone out there?
Bueller?
#amquerying #kidlit #writingcommunity #ownvoices
October 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I'm just a girl, in the querying trenches, looking for an agent who gets how important autism representation is in middle grade. Particularly with how autism is currently being talked about....
Anyone out there?
Bueller?
#amquerying #kidlit #writingcommunity #ownvoices
Anyone out there?
Bueller?
#amquerying #kidlit #writingcommunity #ownvoices
Desperate to repair the fallout with her only friend, Zara, twelve-year-old Mae - who suspects her quirks point to autism - must find the courage to embrace her true self or risk losing the last chance to save the only friendship she's ever known. #DVPit #MG #Con #own #ND
October 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
After Eden, Cora, and Raj discover an old framed photo, it mysteriously vanishes, unleashing chaotic spells. A downpour of marshmallows begins, which Cora cannot resist. They must find the missing photo before Cora’s lost to the magic and their town is buried in sugary chaos. #DVPit #CB #MR #ND
October 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
After Eden, Cora, and Raj discover an old framed photo, it mysteriously vanishes, unleashing chaotic spells. A downpour of marshmallows begins, which Cora cannot resist. They must find the missing photo before Cora’s lost to the magic and their town is buried in sugary chaos. #DVPit #CB #MR #own #ND
October 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
After Eden, Cora, and Raj discover an old framed photo, it mysteriously vanishes, unleashing chaotic spells. A downpour of marshmallows begins, which Cora cannot resist. They must find the missing photo before Cora’s lost to the magic and their town is buried in sugary chaos. #DVPit #CB #MR #own #ND
SO AWESOME!
"Who can know what happens to fantasy world creators when they taste the riches of franchise success – few saw the plot twist where J.K. Rowling would use her notoriety to take toxic and polarizing transphobic positions – Oxford prof Rundell seems a good one to bet on."
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Disney Bets Big On ‘Impossible Creatures’ & Its Oxford Prof Author Katherine Rundell
Disney Bets Big On 'Impossible Creatures' & Its Oxford Prof Author Katherine Rundell
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October 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
SO AWESOME!
#agents, if I've revised my MS since querying you (added a whole new chapter and significantly revised my chapter 1), should I withdraw and re-query? Or send a message on Query Manager? Or nothing?
I really want you to have my latest version but I don't want to overwhelm your inbox...
#amquerying
I really want you to have my latest version but I don't want to overwhelm your inbox...
#amquerying
October 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#agents, if I've revised my MS since querying you (added a whole new chapter and significantly revised my chapter 1), should I withdraw and re-query? Or send a message on Query Manager? Or nothing?
I really want you to have my latest version but I don't want to overwhelm your inbox...
#amquerying
I really want you to have my latest version but I don't want to overwhelm your inbox...
#amquerying
September 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Tooting my horn for a sec (because, why not). I've had two Big 5 editors express interest in my #ownvoices #contemp #MG novel.
Just need to find an #agent who feels the same way!!
#writingcommunity #kidlit
Just need to find an #agent who feels the same way!!
#writingcommunity #kidlit
September 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Tooting my horn for a sec (because, why not). I've had two Big 5 editors express interest in my #ownvoices #contemp #MG novel.
Just need to find an #agent who feels the same way!!
#writingcommunity #kidlit
Just need to find an #agent who feels the same way!!
#writingcommunity #kidlit
The anxiety that comes with seeing your query next in line on QT with an agent you think you'd REALLY vibe with...
#amquerying #writingcommunity #kidlit #neurodiversity
#amquerying #writingcommunity #kidlit #neurodiversity
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September 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The anxiety that comes with seeing your query next in line on QT with an agent you think you'd REALLY vibe with...
#amquerying #writingcommunity #kidlit #neurodiversity
#amquerying #writingcommunity #kidlit #neurodiversity
Just booked my #agent121 session with @lilchasewriter.bsky.social for my Chapter Book! I'm looking forward to hearing her thoughts!
#kidlit
#kidlit
Want advice on how to perfect your submission package? Take a look at our June #Agent121 sessions here: iaminprint.co.uk/agent121
9th - @lilchasewriter.bsky.social
10th - @katiefulf.bsky.social
11th - Emily MacDonald
19th - @dianabeaumont.bsky.social
24th - Lydia Silver
27th - Alice Williams
9th - @lilchasewriter.bsky.social
10th - @katiefulf.bsky.social
11th - Emily MacDonald
19th - @dianabeaumont.bsky.social
24th - Lydia Silver
27th - Alice Williams
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August 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Just booked my #agent121 session with @lilchasewriter.bsky.social for my Chapter Book! I'm looking forward to hearing her thoughts!
#kidlit
#kidlit
A clay rose by my four year old. I’m seriously impressed! She was so focused and spent about thirty minutes perfecting the flower. She did this entirely on her own by looking at a rose! I see big creative things in her future! 🎨
June 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
A clay rose by my four year old. I’m seriously impressed! She was so focused and spent about thirty minutes perfecting the flower. She did this entirely on her own by looking at a rose! I see big creative things in her future! 🎨
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Don't look now, but that manuscript that's been eating at the back of your brain...it's not actually dead! Help it find its way back to life with #KidlitZombieWeek 2025
#kidlit #WritingCommunity #WIP #PB #MG #YA #kidlitart
#kidlit #WritingCommunity #WIP #PB #MG #YA #kidlitart
June 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Don't look now, but that manuscript that's been eating at the back of your brain...it's not actually dead! Help it find its way back to life with #KidlitZombieWeek 2025
#kidlit #WritingCommunity #WIP #PB #MG #YA #kidlitart
#kidlit #WritingCommunity #WIP #PB #MG #YA #kidlitart
I woke up to several texts and emails from my amazing CPs to tell me my PB is an honourable mention in #PBParty! This story wouldn’t be what it is without all their support. Thanks also to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all the judges! I’m thrilled for Gertrude! ❤️ #amquerying
May 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I woke up to several texts and emails from my amazing CPs to tell me my PB is an honourable mention in #PBParty! This story wouldn’t be what it is without all their support. Thanks also to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and all the judges! I’m thrilled for Gertrude! ❤️ #amquerying
Received a few query rejections that talk about how they love the story and my writing but it’s just not a fit for them.
Dare I say, I’m headed in the right direction with my #middlegrade novel?
I just need to find that #agent who’s been looking for an #ownvoices contemporary MG novel!
Dare I say, I’m headed in the right direction with my #middlegrade novel?
I just need to find that #agent who’s been looking for an #ownvoices contemporary MG novel!
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April 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Received a few query rejections that talk about how they love the story and my writing but it’s just not a fit for them.
Dare I say, I’m headed in the right direction with my #middlegrade novel?
I just need to find that #agent who’s been looking for an #ownvoices contemporary MG novel!
Dare I say, I’m headed in the right direction with my #middlegrade novel?
I just need to find that #agent who’s been looking for an #ownvoices contemporary MG novel!
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#amquerying #kidlit #agents
#amquerying #kidlit #agents
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April 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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#amquerying #kidlit #agents
#amquerying #kidlit #agents
I’ve had Dogtown on my list to buy ever since I heard @choldenko.bsky.social on @shannonballoon.bsky.social’s podcast. I was SO surprised when I stumbled upon this signed copy at the store by my house! I cannot wait to start this book!
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I’ve had Dogtown on my list to buy ever since I heard @choldenko.bsky.social on @shannonballoon.bsky.social’s podcast. I was SO surprised when I stumbled upon this signed copy at the store by my house! I cannot wait to start this book!
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
After a storm capsizes Mae’s kayak, her ex-best friend, Zara, rescues her, leaving them stranded on an island. Mae shares her suspected autism and its potential role in their falling out. They must work together to make it off the island and back to safety. #posterpitq #C #MG
April 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
After a storm capsizes Mae’s kayak, her ex-best friend, Zara, rescues her, leaving them stranded on an island. Mae shares her suspected autism and its potential role in their falling out. They must work together to make it off the island and back to safety. #posterpitq #C #MG
As someone who's autistic, it's really, really hard seeing what's transpiring.
In terms of my author career...it makes me doubt whether my #ownvoices #middlegrade novel will ever go anywhere.
Any #agents out there who want to uplift #diversevoices and support #autistic creators?
In terms of my author career...it makes me doubt whether my #ownvoices #middlegrade novel will ever go anywhere.
Any #agents out there who want to uplift #diversevoices and support #autistic creators?
April 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
As someone who's autistic, it's really, really hard seeing what's transpiring.
In terms of my author career...it makes me doubt whether my #ownvoices #middlegrade novel will ever go anywhere.
Any #agents out there who want to uplift #diversevoices and support #autistic creators?
In terms of my author career...it makes me doubt whether my #ownvoices #middlegrade novel will ever go anywhere.
Any #agents out there who want to uplift #diversevoices and support #autistic creators?
Yes!!!!
April 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Yes!!!!
Happy Birthday to IT STARTED WITH A P! I cannot wait to grab my copy and find out the hilarious twist! :D
👑Today is THE DAY! 👑
IT STARTED WITH A P is available now.
Playful, Peculiar, & Packed with Surprises!
Will you guess the perfectly hilarious twist? (Probably not. But that's part of the fun!)
Written by Brittany Pomales
Illustrated by Andrew Joyner
Pubbed @penguinkids.bsky.social
IT STARTED WITH A P is available now.
Playful, Peculiar, & Packed with Surprises!
Will you guess the perfectly hilarious twist? (Probably not. But that's part of the fun!)
Written by Brittany Pomales
Illustrated by Andrew Joyner
Pubbed @penguinkids.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Happy Birthday to IT STARTED WITH A P! I cannot wait to grab my copy and find out the hilarious twist! :D