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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · 19h

Hi, Angela! 👋🏻

Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · 1d

It's #DVpit Day! I may be a little late to the party, as I'm getting submissions out for current clients, but if I ❤️ your pitch, please query me at querytracker.net/query/Lzampe... with #DVpit in your title.

Thank you! 😊

(FYI, I'm open to queries through Friday 10/10 at 5pm ET.)

Query Leslie Zampetti at Open Book Literary

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · 3d

It is ok! You are keeping love and hope alive for your family, friends - and so many people through your writing and community outreach. Take time to care for yourself. 💛

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · 5d

Sadly, I am only open to PBs through referral or an event code.

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · 9d

Whew! Finished my queries for September... just in time to reopen on Monday for October. 😅

If you've not received an answer, I'm still considering my "maybe" pile for requests. 😊

Fall means my thoughts are turning cozy, and cozy means mysteries! 📖 🍂 🔎

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · 16d

wishing for peace and plenty for all in the year to come. Shanah tovah! 🍎 🍯 😊

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · 21d

Congratulations!!!! A belated happy book birthday!

Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · 21d

And they just come back in style anyway. Every spring is nautical; every fall moody florals. 🤪

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · Sep 4

I’m Regina Brooks, President of the Association of American Literary Agents and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency. I am so excited to invite you to the very first People of Publishing Conference (peopleofpublishing.bsky.social), happening Sept 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine in NYC.

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Lisa Schmid @lisalschmid.bsky.social · Sep 4

Calling all #teachers & #librarians! Win a copy of THE GHOST RULES, GHOST SCOUT'S HONOR, HART & SOULS, OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST, 150 Bookmarks, 3 Scout Pins, & a school visit with me, @rosenbaumwrites.bsky.social, & @careybk.bsky.social!
Enter:
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📅Ends 9/15

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Sep 2

Keeping you & your community in my heart, Naomi. 💔

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations! Wishing you amazing opportunities at Mira!

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Aug 4

Enjoyed a long weekend in Madison, WI & added two fantastic bookstores to my “collection.” Lake City Books & Leopold’s Books Bar Caffe.

Both were wonderful - really well curated and very different in their approaches. Def more happy places for me!

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Entrance to Lake City Books. Neon sign jutting out from yellow brick building & iron mantel above the niche.

Two books stacked on green corduroy background with tan & cream shape in upper right. Mysteries of the National Parks and Beast of the North Woods

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Jul 29

Quick query update! I've finished reviewing July's queries, so if you've not received a reply, it's because I'm still considering requesting your manuscript.

Also, due to the volume of requests I need to read, I won't be opening for queries in August as previously planned. See you in September! 😊

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Jul 22

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · Jul 22

The #PitchDis newsletter is going out next week and subscribers will be the first to get LOTS of news. Make sure you're signed up!
www.pitchdis.com

Home | #PitchDis - Online Pitch Event for Disabled Authors

#PitchDis is an online pitch event that helps connect disabled authors with literary agents and publishers.

www.pitchdis.com

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Jul 15

Agent and editor friends, will you join me at @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social this September?

Presented by @aalitagents.bsky.social , this day focuses on professional development and networking for publishing colleagues. Visit peopleofpublishing.org for more information and to register!

Royal blue polyhedron on lighter blue background with white lettering curving over head reading "I've Registered!" More white lettering superimposed over the shape reads, "AALA People of Publishing Conference September 17, 2025, New York Academy of Medicine."

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Jul 10

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Gennie ✨Jenny with a G✨ Gorback @gennie.bsky.social · Jul 9

🎉COVER REVEAL!!🎉

We are thrilled to share this gorgeous cover!

GO PLAY will be released by @broadleafbooks.bsky.social on April 14, 2026!

Thank you to our editor Lisa Kloskin, our book’s agent @literarylesliez.bsky.social and the cover designer Angie Chiu.

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Lisa Schmid @lisalschmid.bsky.social · Jun 25

👻 Packed with laughs, heart, and relatable moments, HART & SOULS is perfect for kids anxious (or excited!) about starting middle school! ❤️ ❤️❤️ #ChildrensBookAuthor
#TeacherWishlist #librarians #middleschool #mg #mglit #spookymg #ClassroomWishlist #BooksForTheClassroom
#teachers #middlegrade

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Jun 21

So excited for Kate’s new book! 🤩💐🤩
www.threads.com/@kateallenfo...

Kate Allen Fox (@kateallenfox) on Threads

In honor of the summer solstice, I'm beaming with excitement to reveal the cover of the newest solstice book in town... 🥁🥁🥁 SUMMER SOLSTICE WISH! Beautifully illustrated by elisapaganelli_illustra...

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Jun 18

About to start The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater (for adults). Will let you know how it is!

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Jun 16

Adding my voice to @litagentsaritza.bsky.social ‘s!

Saritza Hernández @litagentsaritza.bsky.social · Jun 16

As a literary agent representing creators, I believe AI companies should license creative works for training, not take them without permission. Join me in urging Congress to protect creators' rights! #copyright #AI
copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...

Take Action

Your Voice Matters, It's Time to Take Action! Below you’ll find the campaigns that the Copyright Alliance is facilitating. We encourage all creators and friends of the creative...

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Jun 11

Coming soon: @litagentsofchange.bsky.social's auction starts next week to raise funds to add voices to agenting! I donated a 1 hour AMA call and a query/sample critique. 😊

Help me help @litagentsofchange.bsky.social!

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · May 21

Book news! Wendy Cross's YA thriller is on sale now in the US and Canada, and received a great review in Kirkus:
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Thrilled to see this, Wendy! 🤩 🏝 ⏳

Cover image of THEN THERE WAS ONE, with ombre pink lettering shading from dark to light on a bright red ground with figures hiding among the letters superimposed on a pale pink background with bright red target lines

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Apr 29

Wishing you wonderful opportunities as you move forward in your career! 🤩

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · Apr 29

I know! Here in Philly they’re making noises about privatizing the Septa buses. 😩

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