Daniel Kahn
@dpkahn.bsky.social
Father + Husband + Author | SCBWI + SCBWI_Florida + 12x12 |
#KidLit Picture Books: #AmQuerying: “NO!”
#AmWriting "Tongue-Tied"
Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest Longlist Winner
#KidLit Picture Books: #AmQuerying: “NO!”
#AmWriting "Tongue-Tied"
Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest Longlist Winner
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Daniel Kahn
@dpkahn.bsky.social
· Dec 9
This is my first #PBParty, and I’m excited to participate in the fun! Best of luck to everyone who entered! If you wrote and submitted anything, it’s a huge accomplishment.
February 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This is my first #PBParty, and I’m excited to participate in the fun! Best of luck to everyone who entered! If you wrote and submitted anything, it’s a huge accomplishment.
I have two free nights at my disposal and want to watch some good movies. Thinking about checking out some Robert Eggers or similar type films. Anyone have any recs? Other genres I like are sci-fi and horror.
December 30, 2024 at 11:38 PM
I have two free nights at my disposal and want to watch some good movies. Thinking about checking out some Robert Eggers or similar type films. Anyone have any recs? Other genres I like are sci-fi and horror.
Hi, my name is Daniel, and I over analyze almost everything.
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December 23, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Hi, my name is Daniel, and I over analyze almost everything.
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Art Directors, Editors, Designers:
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
My #illustration specialty: animal characters.
Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of The SeymourAgency.
Portfolio: dianadelosh.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #kidlit
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
My #illustration specialty: animal characters.
Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of The SeymourAgency.
Portfolio: dianadelosh.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #kidlit
December 5, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Art Directors, Editors, Designers:
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
My #illustration specialty: animal characters.
Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of The SeymourAgency.
Portfolio: dianadelosh.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #kidlit
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
My #illustration specialty: animal characters.
Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of The SeymourAgency.
Portfolio: dianadelosh.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #kidlit
For #kidlit picture book authors: do you add page numbers to your manuscripts so that agents can get a sense of how you want the story to be laid out, or do you let the agent/pub/illustrator work that out as they please? #writingcommunity
December 20, 2024 at 3:52 PM
For #kidlit picture book authors: do you add page numbers to your manuscripts so that agents can get a sense of how you want the story to be laid out, or do you let the agent/pub/illustrator work that out as they please? #writingcommunity
The kiddos are both sick. It’s finally starting to feel like the holidays.
elsa and anna from frozen standing next to a snowman with the words let the holidays begin
ALT: elsa and anna from frozen standing next to a snowman with the words let the holidays begin
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December 19, 2024 at 10:56 PM
The kiddos are both sick. It’s finally starting to feel like the holidays.
Some days, you just have to walk away. #writincommunity #kidlit
a man is sitting at a desk with a laptop and says i got nothing
ALT: a man is sitting at a desk with a laptop and says i got nothing
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December 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Some days, you just have to walk away. #writincommunity #kidlit
I'm looking forward to the QT shutdown tbh. I need to focus on getting my query letter as tight as possible to hit the ground running in 2025. #WritingCommunity #kidlit #amquerying
December 19, 2024 at 2:38 PM
I'm looking forward to the QT shutdown tbh. I need to focus on getting my query letter as tight as possible to hit the ground running in 2025. #WritingCommunity #kidlit #amquerying
The #WritingCommunity and the #kidlit community are truly amazing places. I've learned so much from so many amazing folks. I'm truly honored to be here.
December 18, 2024 at 9:58 PM
The #WritingCommunity and the #kidlit community are truly amazing places. I've learned so much from so many amazing folks. I'm truly honored to be here.
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Children's book illustrators: character consistency is EVERYTHING in children's books. Can you draw your character from different angles? Different emotions? In different situations? Publishers need to know this.
December 18, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Children's book illustrators: character consistency is EVERYTHING in children's books. Can you draw your character from different angles? Different emotions? In different situations? Publishers need to know this.
Being a dad will forever be my greatest honor.
December 18, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Being a dad will forever be my greatest honor.
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Kidlit illustrators, consider how your illustrations are creating emotional resonance in a story.
Pay attention to the details. A shared smile between siblings, a stuffed animal clutched tight, a wayward sock, a band-aid on a knee—these small touches tell deeper stories.
Pay attention to the details. A shared smile between siblings, a stuffed animal clutched tight, a wayward sock, a band-aid on a knee—these small touches tell deeper stories.
December 18, 2024 at 12:36 AM
Kidlit illustrators, consider how your illustrations are creating emotional resonance in a story.
Pay attention to the details. A shared smile between siblings, a stuffed animal clutched tight, a wayward sock, a band-aid on a knee—these small touches tell deeper stories.
Pay attention to the details. A shared smile between siblings, a stuffed animal clutched tight, a wayward sock, a band-aid on a knee—these small touches tell deeper stories.
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I just found out I'm a longlist winner of the November 2024 Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest!
Out of 1,576 entries I was one of 268 to be selected for the longlist. I'm pretty proud tbh, this was my first writing contest, and even though it was only 100 words, it was still very challenging.
Out of 1,576 entries I was one of 268 to be selected for the longlist. I'm pretty proud tbh, this was my first writing contest, and even though it was only 100 words, it was still very challenging.
December 12, 2024 at 1:57 AM
I just found out I'm a longlist winner of the November 2024 Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest!
Out of 1,576 entries I was one of 268 to be selected for the longlist. I'm pretty proud tbh, this was my first writing contest, and even though it was only 100 words, it was still very challenging.
Out of 1,576 entries I was one of 268 to be selected for the longlist. I'm pretty proud tbh, this was my first writing contest, and even though it was only 100 words, it was still very challenging.
I've been enjoying some time off-line this week. Time spent writing some, reading a lot, and easing into the holidays. I hope you all are having a great week. #WritingCommunity
December 17, 2024 at 9:07 PM
I've been enjoying some time off-line this week. Time spent writing some, reading a lot, and easing into the holidays. I hope you all are having a great week. #WritingCommunity
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Updated my #Uplift custom feed: bsky.app/profile/debb...
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December 16, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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It’s always fun to find old story notes hiding in the back of drawers. These scribbles are from 2016/2017, and are the first inklings of what I hope to be a series of stories from a fictional island called Little Grove Key. #WritingCommunity #kidlit
December 15, 2024 at 5:11 PM
It’s always fun to find old story notes hiding in the back of drawers. These scribbles are from 2016/2017, and are the first inklings of what I hope to be a series of stories from a fictional island called Little Grove Key. #WritingCommunity #kidlit
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Me: [leaning in for a kiss] "Thanks for all you do for me."
Barista: [leans back] “Ma'am, just pay for the coffee please.”
Barista: [leans back] “Ma'am, just pay for the coffee please.”
December 14, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Me: [leaning in for a kiss] "Thanks for all you do for me."
Barista: [leans back] “Ma'am, just pay for the coffee please.”
Barista: [leans back] “Ma'am, just pay for the coffee please.”
This isn't so much of a WIP as it is a someday story that is pouring out of me like molasses.
I'm outlining, plotting, and toying with it as inspiration strikes, but sometimes I wonder if it is the one toying with me.
#WIPPIT #A #SF
I'm outlining, plotting, and toying with it as inspiration strikes, but sometimes I wonder if it is the one toying with me.
#WIPPIT #A #SF
December 14, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Good luck to all those pitching #WIPPIT today!
han solo from star wars is giving a thumbs up and saying good luck .
ALT: han solo from star wars is giving a thumbs up and saying good luck .
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December 14, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Good luck to all those pitching #WIPPIT today!
I just connected my Kindle to Libby.
a woman standing in a living room with a man standing in the background
ALT: a woman standing in a living room with a man standing in the background
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December 13, 2024 at 9:03 PM
I just connected my Kindle to Libby.
I'm not participating in #WIPPIT tomorrow, but I will hop in from time to time to support! Best of luck to everyone pitching!
Day 14 of #WIPPIT Sticky Note Questions. You can answer in the comments or quote. I can't wait to see all of your answers. Make sure to # us so everyone can see them and have fun with it. 🥰📇✍️
1 day and counting! 🥳 WIPPIT is officially tomorrow!! 🥰
1 day and counting! 🥳 WIPPIT is officially tomorrow!! 🥰
December 13, 2024 at 6:26 PM
I'm not participating in #WIPPIT tomorrow, but I will hop in from time to time to support! Best of luck to everyone pitching!
I present to you the inspiration for “No!” in all her sassy, defiant glory.
December 13, 2024 at 4:40 PM
I present to you the inspiration for “No!” in all her sassy, defiant glory.
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As is tradition, we like to reflect on all that we've done and accomplished throughout the year with JABberwocky Wrapped ✨
We are eternally thankful for all of the clients, publishing professionals, and book lovers (🫵 you!) that make our work so fulfilling!
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We are eternally thankful for all of the clients, publishing professionals, and book lovers (🫵 you!) that make our work so fulfilling!
awfulagent.com/jabberwocky-...
JABberwocky Wrapped: 2024 in Review – JABberwocky Literary Agency, Incjabberwocky-logo
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December 12, 2024 at 9:15 PM
As is tradition, we like to reflect on all that we've done and accomplished throughout the year with JABberwocky Wrapped ✨
We are eternally thankful for all of the clients, publishing professionals, and book lovers (🫵 you!) that make our work so fulfilling!
awfulagent.com/jabberwocky-...
We are eternally thankful for all of the clients, publishing professionals, and book lovers (🫵 you!) that make our work so fulfilling!
awfulagent.com/jabberwocky-...
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To ring in the new year, SteelWorks Literary will open to unsolicited queries Jan 1-5, 2025! Scroll through to learn more about what Lori is hoping to find. QM link in bio above. #amquerying #amagenting #kidlit #picturebooks #PB #MG #YA #GN #illustrators #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #mswl
December 12, 2024 at 12:44 AM
To ring in the new year, SteelWorks Literary will open to unsolicited queries Jan 1-5, 2025! Scroll through to learn more about what Lori is hoping to find. QM link in bio above. #amquerying #amagenting #kidlit #picturebooks #PB #MG #YA #GN #illustrators #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #mswl