Linda Joy Singleton
@lindajoysingleton.bsky.social
Author of over 55 middle-grade, YA, and picture books. Loves speaking at schools, libraries, and conferences. Owned by five cats. Writing news and frebies at Www.LindaJoySingleton.com
#kidlitchat Ditto about critique partners — mine are amazing. It’s been over a decade for me and I am happy to drive over an hour every two weeks to meet with my critique group.
My former critique buddies. #kidlitchat
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
#kidlitchat Ditto about critique partners — mine are amazing. It’s been over a decade for me and I am happy to drive over an hour every two weeks to meet with my critique group.
Thanks for the like! I’m watching BB AU now…:)
My 2025 goat-county fair picture book from #amicus
November 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Thanks for the like! I’m watching BB AU now…:)
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#kidlitchat coming in a little late to the topic, but my favorite series is growing up was an old series I found in bookstores called the Judy Bolton mysteries. A letter I wrote to the author when I was a child led to a long friendship and co-writing a new Judy Bolton book together.
October 1, 2025 at 1:52 AM
#kidlitchat coming in a little late to the topic, but my favorite series is growing up was an old series I found in bookstores called the Judy Bolton mysteries. A letter I wrote to the author when I was a child led to a long friendship and co-writing a new Judy Bolton book together.
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This sounds like such a fun adventure! 🐾 I’m already curious how the Curious Cat Spy Club will crack the case!
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
So grateful to have landed on the 2025 Write Kidlit Now! Scholarship list with my new #MG project.
Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.
www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.
www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
November 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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So grateful to have landed on the 2025 Write Kidlit Now! Scholarship list with my new #MG project.
Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.
www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.
www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
November 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
So grateful to have landed on the 2025 Write Kidlit Now! Scholarship list with my new #MG project.
Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.
www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
Thank you,
@bookthreader.bsky.social
& @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social --here's to stories, and all the wonder to which they lead.
www.moniritchie.com/wkns_recipie...
This sounds like such a fun adventure! 🐾 I’m already curious how the Curious Cat Spy Club will crack the case!
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
#kidlitchat I pay attention to new books coming out but don’t chase trends—in the past I had the first teen cloning series (REGENERATION) and one of the early psychic series (THE SERIES). Despite current trends against mg and for romanticy, I’m focusing on mg mysteries which I love.
TOPIC: We just had a time change and, as always, times are changing, too. Do you keep an eye on trends? How do they inform how you work? And what trends are you noticing in the kidbook biz these days? #kidlitchat
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
#kidlitchat I pay attention to new books coming out but don’t chase trends—in the past I had the first teen cloning series (REGENERATION) and one of the early psychic series (THE SERIES). Despite current trends against mg and for romanticy, I’m focusing on mg mysteries which I love.
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An #epic time at The Criminally Good Writers Conference yesterday! Here I am with #authors @michellechouinard.bsky.social & @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social. And then there was the moment when Catriona McPherson included me and my book in her amazing keynote address! 😲💀
October 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
An #epic time at The Criminally Good Writers Conference yesterday! Here I am with #authors @michellechouinard.bsky.social & @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social. And then there was the moment when Catriona McPherson included me and my book in her amazing keynote address! 😲💀
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History repeats.
October 4, 2025 at 6:54 AM
History repeats.
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This sounds like such a fun adventure! 🐾 I’m already curious how the Curious Cat Spy Club will crack the case!
September 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This sounds like such a fun adventure! 🐾 I’m already curious how the Curious Cat Spy Club will crack the case!
#kidlitchat coming in a little late to the topic, but my favorite series is growing up was an old series I found in bookstores called the Judy Bolton mysteries. A letter I wrote to the author when I was a child led to a long friendship and co-writing a new Judy Bolton book together.
October 1, 2025 at 1:52 AM
#kidlitchat coming in a little late to the topic, but my favorite series is growing up was an old series I found in bookstores called the Judy Bolton mysteries. A letter I wrote to the author when I was a child led to a long friendship and co-writing a new Judy Bolton book together.
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30 Minutes Til #Kidlitchat (my new picturebook OR just a reminder to you to join us here on Bluesky for a chat tonight? You be the judge! (Okay, fine. It's option B.)).
October 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
30 Minutes Til #Kidlitchat (my new picturebook OR just a reminder to you to join us here on Bluesky for a chat tonight? You be the judge! (Okay, fine. It's option B.)).
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I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
October 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane
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New middle-grade mystery!! Can the Curious Cat Spy Club find the missing cheetahs? A standalone mystery for kids who love animals.
September 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
New middle-grade mystery!! Can the Curious Cat Spy Club find the missing cheetahs? A standalone mystery for kids who love animals.
New middle-grade mystery!! Can the Curious Cat Spy Club find the missing cheetahs? A standalone mystery for kids who love animals.
September 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
New middle-grade mystery!! Can the Curious Cat Spy Club find the missing cheetahs? A standalone mystery for kids who love animals.
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I'm excited to announce "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, & Opportunities" is now open for sign-ups! Yes, what's happening now in #kidlit, but *also* how to follow trends yourself and decide how to respond. October. 14 and 16, $59, will be recorded.
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...
Publishing Trends, Market Shifts & Opportunities: A Two-Night Mini - Highlights Foundation
www.highlightsfoundation.org
September 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I'm excited to announce "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, & Opportunities" is now open for sign-ups! Yes, what's happening now in #kidlit, but *also* how to follow trends yourself and decide how to respond. October. 14 and 16, $59, will be recorded.
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...
Yes!
Make an actual MG section and separate it by genre so kids can actually find what they're looking for. Middle schoolers do not want to wade through a sea of spines next to potty training picture books & baby toys. Give them their own space. They want the stories. They just don't know they exist!
New Group Aims to “Save Middle Grade”
As a content specialist and copywriter at Barnes & Noble in New York City from 2023 to 2025, Josh Sippie had a front-row seat to how middle grade books were performing at retail. It wasn’t a pretty pi...
www.publishersweekly.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Yes!
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Make an actual MG section and separate it by genre so kids can actually find what they're looking for. Middle schoolers do not want to wade through a sea of spines next to potty training picture books & baby toys. Give them their own space. They want the stories. They just don't know they exist!
New Group Aims to “Save Middle Grade”
As a content specialist and copywriter at Barnes & Noble in New York City from 2023 to 2025, Josh Sippie had a front-row seat to how middle grade books were performing at retail. It wasn’t a pretty pi...
www.publishersweekly.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Make an actual MG section and separate it by genre so kids can actually find what they're looking for. Middle schoolers do not want to wade through a sea of spines next to potty training picture books & baby toys. Give them their own space. They want the stories. They just don't know they exist!
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It’s Tuesday so there’s a #kidlitchat at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific right here on Bluesky. If this is news to you, huzzah! Now you can join your #kidlit friends and chat! If this is a reminder to you, huzzah! Now you can join you kidlit friends and chat! See ya soon either way….
August 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It’s Tuesday so there’s a #kidlitchat at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific right here on Bluesky. If this is news to you, huzzah! Now you can join your #kidlit friends and chat! If this is a reminder to you, huzzah! Now you can join you kidlit friends and chat! See ya soon either way….
Fascinating book!!!
🦈 Sharks' PR problem!
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Discover our inextricable link to sharks + how they keep our ocean healthy.
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#edusky #greensky @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
The 🆕 SHARKS UNHOOKED educator guide can help you demonstrate that sharks are not vicious monsters.
Discover our inextricable link to sharks + how they keep our ocean healthy.
🦈 bit.ly/3UrywVI
#edusky #greensky @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Fascinating book!!!