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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying

@laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social

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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/

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you sooo, sooo much, Stefanie! Truly appreciate it! ❤️

Stefanie Molina-Santos @agentstefanie.bsky.social · 3d

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 !

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

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!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 1d

This is a hilarious reference 😂. I love it. Great drawing.

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations on your success!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for participating!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s mermaid art project #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity #kidlitartpostcard

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for participating!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 2d

Amazing! Love the lighting!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

So here for this!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Yayyy super congratulations!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you! Let’s connect next pitch event to hype up each others work!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Never give up! I’m rooting for you!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you sooo, sooo much, Stefanie! Truly appreciate it! ❤️

Stefanie Molina-Santos @agentstefanie.bsky.social · 3d

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 !

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!!!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 4d

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. #dvpit #q

Confident artistic girl with a beret and teal overalls and a striped yellow shirt.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Omg hurray! Congrats!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you for participating! LOVE the Korra references.

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Ooo love the art!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you for participating!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Also as an aside for any agents who might be eyeing my #pb projects after #dvpit 👀.
I am also writing a fantasy novel under @kljohnsonwrites.bsky.social and my next planned book is MG. Building a platform across age groups, not just #pb.

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Yay congrats!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you! Yes! It hits multiple areas.

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you for being wonderful and offering so much support to people! Your pitches were amazing and you are too!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for participating!