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Cynthia Leavitt - writer of kid lit - amquerying
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Art and Behavioral Therapist
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Children's Book Author
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November 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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When a young girl stumbles upon an old, dusty bookcase, who fears he has nothing left to offer . . . adventure awaits in WHAT A BOOK CAN DO.

#GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS #BookLover
October 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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When you’re afraid of your own shadow – literally – what will it take to find the courage to be a brave superhero?

Cooper, In COOPER THE SUPER DOG finds out.

#GhostPit #PM #C #Q #OS #HA
October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Lacey’s excitement to deliver secret handmade valentines to her friends flutters as she trips into class – her valentines everywhere. Now at least one classmate knows she’s hiding something in A VALENTINE FOR EVERYONE.

#GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS
October 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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What will Porcupine do, having ignored his friends, when he finds himself in the middle of the pond, with no paddles, and a storm barreling down?

HOW TO SAVE A PORCUPINE

#GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS
October 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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HOW TO HUG A PORCUOPINE answers if an easily startled Porcupine find a way to control his quills so he can give away hugs his new friends?

#GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS

The answer may surprise you...
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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What's in Poppie's Secret Sauce?
Only CJ knows and she’s doing her best to make it 'The Italian Way.’
✔️meatballs by hand
✔️the right kind of tomatoes
✔️all the right spices...one, two, three, four, how many are there?
POPPIE'S SECRET SAUCE #GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS #Traditions #Food
October 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Wanting to be on the ‘Nice List.’ Teddy writes and rewrites his letter to Santa. Each time he’s reminded that Santa sees and knows everything, he can’t help but start over in hopes of getting it just right. DEAR SANTA wraps up the holidays with warmth.

#GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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A child unfolds their story the only way they can, following an assault and explicit directions to ‘Don’t Tell.’

IT'S OK TO TELL is a story that needs telling.

#GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS
October 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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A hyperactive Squirrel, a bossy Rabbit, and a less-than-stealth Owl work together with the other animals to try and find a safe way to surprise an easily startled Porcupine for his birthday in HOW TO SURPRISE A PORCUPINE.

#GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS #HA #LOL #neurodivergence
October 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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JINX the JOKESTER JACK-O-LANTERN is at her witch’s end as another Halloween creeps up and she’s been picked over at the patch. Spell-set on delivering pranks she creeps off to find her own Halloween fun.

#GhostPit 👻 #PB #C #HA #PunHeaven
October 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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ANGELS EVERYWHERE: A CHRISTMAS STORY

When Rosa notices her newly widowed neighbor hasn’t done his usually decorating for Christmas, she puts Operation Secret Santa into action so he doesn’t feel alone for the holidays.

#GhostPit #CB #C #Q #OS #10,000words #Grief #Compassion
October 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Cooper dreams of being a superhero but she can’t get past her biggest obstacle – herself.
When everything scares her, what will it take for Cooper to find courage?
COOPER THE SUPER DOG follows one dog on her path of bravery.
#Ghostpit #PB #C #Q #OS #HA
October 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Bookcase wallows in the dusty basement unable to share his adventures until Zoe stumbles upon him and learns all books have to offer.

WHAT A BOOK CAN DO shares the love of reading.

#Ghostpit #PB #C #Q #OS
October 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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A VALENTINE FOR EVERYONE - Lacey creates a bouquet of handmade valentines, planning to secretly deliver them but when the class begins to notice unintended clues, she must think fast if she wants to stay anonymous.

#Ghospit #PB #C #Q #OS #heartfelt #kindness
October 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Growing up to the smells & tastes of Poppie’s kitchen, CJ learns the secrets to making sauce ‘The Italian way.’ Now she must work through grief-hold onto memories-and accept help in order to keep Sunday Family Dinners alive. POPPIE'S SECRET SAUCE a story close to my heart.
#Ghostpit #PB #C #Q #OS
October 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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IT'S OK TO TELL

Told to stay silent, a child finds their voice the only way they know how. An important story for child victims of trauma to show they are not alone, nor is there only one journey through.

#Ghostpit #PB #C #Q #OS

Told through a child's inner dialogue with complete inclusivity.
October 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Porcupine disregards his friends weather warnings to cast a line and catches himself up a pond without a paddle and no way to shore when a storm hits. Who will step up and save him?

HOW TO SAVE A PORCUPINE

#Ghostpit #PB #C #Q #OS #Adventure #Freindship
October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Everything spikes Porcupine’s anxiety, but if he’s going to make friends, and give hugs, he needs to stop quivering and nudge through the scary woods toward the pond where the animals play. There he finds an unlikely solution to his fears.
HOW TO HUG A PORCUPINE #GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS
October 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Will one hyperactive Squirrel’s desire to be a part of the group help or harm the animals from finding a safe way to surprise Porcupine for his birthday? HOW TO SURPRISE A PORCUPINE is a heartfelt, laugh out loud, story about an ADHD Squirrel just doing things his way.
#GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS #ADHD
October 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Teddy’s first letter to Santa is perfect! Until it’s not.

Just how honesty does Teddy need to be?

DEAR SANTA celebrates the true meaning of Christmas and compassion for others.

#ghostpit #PB #C #Q #OS #heartfelt
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Nine-year-old Rosa must decide if her desire to help her neighbor through his grief is greater than the fear she feels over hurting her Dad, or her own grief with the loss of her mom.

ANGELS EVERYWHERE: A CHRISTMAS STORY

#GhostPit #CB #C #Q #OS #LossLove #FatherDaughter #RandomActsOfKindness
October 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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JINX the JOKESTER JACK-O-LANTERN longs to adorn a Halloween dwelling but continues to get picked over. Not wanting another year to float by Jinx rolls around town looking for a spooktacular place for her Halloween pranks, and maybe a home.
#PB #C #HA 👻 #GhostPit
October 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Will one hyperactive Squirrel’s desire to be a part of the group help or harm the animals from finding a safe way to surprise Porcupine for his birthday?
#PBPitch #amqueryingkidlit #nerodivergent #funny #antics #2ndofseries #ReadyForRepresentation
October 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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When writing a letter to Santa, just how honest do you have to be? Teddy's continuous revisions lead him to the truth in DEAR SANTA a PB about self-reflection and compassion. #PB #4-8 #amquerying #holidayPB #kidlit
October 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM