Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying
@laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social
Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. Avid reader and aerialist. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
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November 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The government shutdown is over, but food needs remain. Please support your local food bank. #writersagainsthunger #kidlitchat #writingcommunity
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November 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The government shutdown is over, but food needs remain. Please support your local food bank. #writersagainsthunger #kidlitchat #writingcommunity
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I cannot recommend YUMI AND MONSTER enough! The character design is amazing, the snowy scenery is gorgeous, and the message is fantastic whether you have a disability or not. #bookreview #kidlit #picturebook #dis #disabilitysky
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Yumi and Monster
Check out Yumi and Monster - Little Yumi loves to run, jump, and play. But all this changes when a mysterious monster quietly appears, just as Yumi's body begins to feel slow and weak. Afraid and unsu...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I cannot recommend YUMI AND MONSTER enough! The character design is amazing, the snowy scenery is gorgeous, and the message is fantastic whether you have a disability or not. #bookreview #kidlit #picturebook #dis #disabilitysky
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Happy Book Birthday to @briangehrlein.bsky.social & @jennharknee.bsky.social 🎉🐻 Look for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book at your bookstore or library today!
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#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook #kidlit #picturebook #bookbirthday
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#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook #kidlit #picturebook #bookbirthday
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This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book
The classic "bear hibernation" story is turned on its head in this hilarious read-aloud full of surprises, perfect for a cozy winter read and story time year...
www.hachettebookgroup.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Happy Book Birthday to @briangehrlein.bsky.social & @jennharknee.bsky.social 🎉🐻 Look for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book at your bookstore or library today!
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#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook #kidlit #picturebook #bookbirthday
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#ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook #kidlit #picturebook #bookbirthday
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Writers Against Hunger is SO close to raising $20,000 for hunger relief. Donate today to help them reach their goal. #kidlitchat #writingcommunity #writersagainsthunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
I'm supporting Feeding America!
To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Writers Against Hunger is SO close to raising $20,000 for hunger relief. Donate today to help them reach their goal. #kidlitchat #writingcommunity #writersagainsthunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
Wow! So excited to see Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen made the top #pb post in #questpit (the second time since DV Pit)! Great job pitching, everyone, especially my fellow #kidlit authors. And thank you #writingcommunity for the love. Enjoyed reading through everyone’s pitches yesterday.
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Wow! So excited to see Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen made the top #pb post in #questpit (the second time since DV Pit)! Great job pitching, everyone, especially my fellow #kidlit authors. And thank you #writingcommunity for the love. Enjoyed reading through everyone’s pitches yesterday.
When strict pool president Georgia Washington faces revolution from playful Maritza the mermaid, she must learn fun and rules can coexist and that leadership is strongest when shared, or risk losing the pool she loves. Lots of George Washington hair, pool mermaid, and pool antics. #questpit ##q #pb
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
When his adopted mom forgets to feed him on time, worried Winston must trust that his food bowl will always be filled and that he doesn’t need to hoard, inhale, perform, or panic to receive the care he needs. A story about overcoming anxiety after food insecurity. #ownvoices #q #pb #questpit.
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
When his adopted mom forgets to feed him on time, worried Winston must trust that his food bowl will always be filled and that he doesn’t need to hoard, inhale, perform, or panic to receive the care he needs. A story about overcoming anxiety after food insecurity. #ownvoices #q #pb #questpit.
Jordy, a short-haired dog with a bald belly, wishes for warm, fabulous fur like his friends so he can play outside in the cold.
When a cozy hoodie unlocks a passion for fashion, JORDY THE FABULOUS DOG discovers true fabulousness comes with self-acceptance and embracing who you are. #questpit #q #pb
When a cozy hoodie unlocks a passion for fashion, JORDY THE FABULOUS DOG discovers true fabulousness comes with self-acceptance and embracing who you are. #questpit #q #pb
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Had a chance to peek at Lucy Jean through a SCBWI critique - I don't have room for more PB on my list right now, but other #picturebook agents, take note of @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social !
Reviewing my pitches from #DVPit and blown away by the total amount of engagement my #pb projects received (across all pitches):
🖍️Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen: 30 comments!
🐾Don’t Feed Winston: 20 comments
🪩Jordy the Fabulous Dog: 19 comments
Thank you #writingcommunity for the support!
🖍️Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen: 30 comments!
🐾Don’t Feed Winston: 20 comments
🪩Jordy the Fabulous Dog: 19 comments
Thank you #writingcommunity for the support!
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Had a chance to peek at Lucy Jean through a SCBWI critique - I don't have room for more PB on my list right now, but other #picturebook agents, take note of @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social !
Aspiring artist LUCY JEAN THE COLORING QUEEN creates magical masterpieces with her big box of crayons until she gets ONLY 3 at a restaurant! Can she still create a masterpiece with only yellow, blue, and red? A lyrical #pb about emotional regulation and creative problem-solving. #questpit #q
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Aspiring artist LUCY JEAN THE COLORING QUEEN creates magical masterpieces with her big box of crayons until she gets ONLY 3 at a restaurant! Can she still create a masterpiece with only yellow, blue, and red? A lyrical #pb about emotional regulation and creative problem-solving. #questpit #q
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Fun fact: Your local food bank can use your $25 donation to access enough food for over 100 nutritious meals.
Don’t ever look down at your donation, no matter its size. When we say “every little bit helps”, we mean it!
Don’t ever look down at your donation, no matter its size. When we say “every little bit helps”, we mean it!
Wait, how many meals?!?! | Whitney Alese
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October 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Fun fact: Your local food bank can use your $25 donation to access enough food for over 100 nutritious meals.
Don’t ever look down at your donation, no matter its size. When we say “every little bit helps”, we mean it!
Don’t ever look down at your donation, no matter its size. When we say “every little bit helps”, we mean it!
Had fun practicing character turnarounds with my #pb character Lucy Jean 🖍️👑.
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
November 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Had fun practicing character turnarounds with my #pb character Lucy Jean 🖍️👑.
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
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25 food boxes for Thanksgiving planned due to no SNAP
I have VENMO in my bio if you would rather help that way
🌲I also have Gift cards to help buy turkeys, milk, bread
🌲I appreciate any help
@craignewmark.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @jen.sheshed.rocks
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
I have VENMO in my bio if you would rather help that way
🌲I also have Gift cards to help buy turkeys, milk, bread
🌲I appreciate any help
@craignewmark.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @jen.sheshed.rocks
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
25 food boxes for Thanksgiving planned due to no SNAP
I have VENMO in my bio if you would rather help that way
🌲I also have Gift cards to help buy turkeys, milk, bread
🌲I appreciate any help
@craignewmark.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @jen.sheshed.rocks
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
I have VENMO in my bio if you would rather help that way
🌲I also have Gift cards to help buy turkeys, milk, bread
🌲I appreciate any help
@craignewmark.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @jen.sheshed.rocks
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you'd like to participate in the #writersagainsthunger November Write-A-Thon for Feeding America, you can join the team below. Commit to a word count goal, donate & share! Post throughout the month to raise money so no kid goes hungry during the holidays. #writingcommunity #kidlitchat #writersky
I'm supporting Feeding America!
To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you'd like to participate in the #writersagainsthunger November Write-A-Thon for Feeding America, you can join the team below. Commit to a word count goal, donate & share! Post throughout the month to raise money so no kid goes hungry during the holidays. #writingcommunity #kidlitchat #writersky
It’s sweater weather season!
October 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It’s sweater weather season!
700,000 people in NC risk losing SNAP benefits in Nov. 42 M rely on SNAP nationwide. That’s children, people with disabilities and the elderly. The existing resources are already strained, but you can still help. Donate, advocate, volunteer, share. #writersagainsthunger #kidlitchat #writingcommunity
700K NC families could lose food assistance amid shutdown. How to get help
More than a quarter-million North Carolina residents may also be in danger of losing WIC benefits if the government shutdown continues.
amp.charlotteobserver.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
700,000 people in NC risk losing SNAP benefits in Nov. 42 M rely on SNAP nationwide. That’s children, people with disabilities and the elderly. The existing resources are already strained, but you can still help. Donate, advocate, volunteer, share. #writersagainsthunger #kidlitchat #writingcommunity
Meet Arlo the Ghost and Jasper the Fox just in time for Halloween. What do you do to celebrate spooky season? #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlitauthor #kidlitchat #kidlitcommunity.
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Meet Arlo the Ghost and Jasper the Fox just in time for Halloween. What do you do to celebrate spooky season? #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlitauthor #kidlitchat #kidlitcommunity.
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This is such an important cause! 💖 Every little bit helps to fight hunger. Let's come together to support those in need! 🌟 #WritersAgainstHunger #SFF #CommunityLove
Hunger is unacceptable. On Nov 1, SNAP benefits will be cut for 40 M children, elderly, and those with disabilities. Food banks are already stretched thin due to funding cuts. Please donate AND share food banks links to #writersagainsthunger #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity #sff
foodbankcenc.org
foodbankcenc.org
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
As the federal government steps away from longtime safety nets, it's never been more important to get involved.
foodbankcenc.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This is such an important cause! 💖 Every little bit helps to fight hunger. Let's come together to support those in need! 🌟 #WritersAgainstHunger #SFF #CommunityLove
Starting the hashtag #writersagainsthunger. On Nov 1, SNAP benefits will be disrupted for 40 M children, elderly, and those with disabilities. Food banks are already struggling due to gov cuts. Please donate AND share local food bank links to #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity
foodbankcenc.org
foodbankcenc.org
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
As the federal government steps away from longtime safety nets, it's never been more important to get involved.
foodbankcenc.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Starting the hashtag #writersagainsthunger. On Nov 1, SNAP benefits will be disrupted for 40 M children, elderly, and those with disabilities. Food banks are already struggling due to gov cuts. Please donate AND share local food bank links to #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity
foodbankcenc.org
foodbankcenc.org
Got some great positive feedback on my newest humorous #pb Georgia Washington, Maritza the Mermaid, and the Great Poolpcalypse. Lots of funny antics around George Washington pool hair, mermaid play, and the true meaning of leadership. #kidlit #kidlitcommunity
October 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Got some great positive feedback on my newest humorous #pb Georgia Washington, Maritza the Mermaid, and the Great Poolpcalypse. Lots of funny antics around George Washington pool hair, mermaid play, and the true meaning of leadership. #kidlit #kidlitcommunity
Decided Leo the Halloween Cat needed a hat and bow tie. If you’re questioning the decision to give fictional animals clothes, the answer is always yes. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity
October 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Decided Leo the Halloween Cat needed a hat and bow tie. If you’re questioning the decision to give fictional animals clothes, the answer is always yes. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity
October 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Golden submission opportunity with @ashleedani.bsky.social!
#SeasonsOfKidLit @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social
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#SeasonsOfKidLit @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social
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Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside!
Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Golden submission opportunity with @ashleedani.bsky.social!
#SeasonsOfKidLit @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
#SeasonsOfKidLit @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social
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