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beth phelan @bethphelan.bsky.social · 14h

i passed the torch to @katchowrites.bsky.social and @peterlopez.bsky.social so all this hard work is theirs!!

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 21h

For #DVart please use this feed to search until the hashtags are restores (please always try searching the hashtags first) #DVpit bsky.app/profile/did:...

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 23h

#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co

#DVPit Rules
-#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors
-Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025
between 8AM ET - 8PM ET
-Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project)
-Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio.
-Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag)
-A like from an agent = a query request
-A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent
-A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions
-Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or
quote-reposting their pitches
-Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 22h

If your hashtag searching is not working for #DVpit we created a feed for the hashtag. Please always try to search the hashtag first, but this feed includes all posts under the hashtag as well. We will update during the day as we learn more from bsky bsky.app/profile/did:...

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 23h

#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co

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beth phelan @bethphelan.bsky.social · 21h

hiiii #DVpit! remember me? lol
i'm not open to queries right now, but i will be looking thru the feed for temptation!
if i ❤️ one of your pitches and you'd like to query me, pls use this link: querytracker.net/query/queryb...
let's do this thing!

a man in a striped shirt is standing next to a woman and a peacock logo

Alt: love island cast member clapping hands and rubbing them together like "let's go"

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 23h

#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 10d

Today is #PreDV, the pitch practice event before #DVpit! Post your pitch drafts with #preDV from 8AM-8PM ET

Post as many pitches or revisions as you need feedback on!

Provide feedback for other participants on their pitches & make new friends!

more info at dvpit.carrd.co #writersky

#PreDV
September 29, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET
Practice your #DVpit pitches using #preDV!
Give fellow #DVpit hopefuls feedback on their pitches.
Got o dvpit.carrd.co for more info

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Peter Lopez @peterlopez.bsky.social · 9d

Good luck #preDV participants! I’ll be going through the hashtag and providing feedback throughout the day. I’m rooting for you all 🤍

A graphic promoting #preDV on Bluesky!

“I'm volunteering for...
#preDV
on Bluesky!
Come with your best pitches and receive feedback from agented and published authors before #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators.
Tag your pitches with #preDV for feedback.
September 29th, 2025 8AM - 8PM EDT
More info at dvpit.carrd.co”

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Anjali Dayal @anjalikdayal.bsky.social · 20d

“In some cases, the government appeared to rely on unverified tabloid reports about Khalil. In others, its claims were factually incorrect because of inconsistent timelines and mischaracterizations of his work history.”

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 21d

BREAKING: Judge orders Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria, alleging he omitted information from his green card application.

Immigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria

“It is no surprise that the Trump administration continues to retaliate against me for my exercise of free speech," Khalil, a former Columbia University grad student, said in a statement.

nbcnews.to

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CNN @cnn.com · 21d

A U.S. immigration judge ordered pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil be deported to Algeria or Syria over claims that he omitted information from his green card application, court documents showed. https://cnn.it/48sDWI2

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 21d

BREAKING: Judge orders Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria, alleging he omitted information from his green card application.

Immigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria

“It is no surprise that the Trump administration continues to retaliate against me for my exercise of free speech," Khalil, a former Columbia University grad student, said in a statement.

nbcnews.to

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 21d

Don’t you dare call us fascists, they say, as they force people off the airwaves for criticizing them while vowing to crush and criminalize their opposition.

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Jessica Yang 🍊 @jamteayang.bsky.social · Aug 14

Hey 👋 Your local Philly kidlit editor here! I've got a few things up on the We the People fundraiser:

📚 A queer anthology
✍️ 50-page critique
💬 Publishing AMA

Hope you'll check it out and consider bidding for several good causes! 💖 www.32auctions.com/organization...

Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · Aug 11

✨Please share and bookmark!✨

In one week the We The People Summer fundraiser will begin to benefit #KidLit4Ceasefire families in Gaza and immigrant and trans rights!

www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleS...

+ A small thread of other ways to help that are now live and will be live long-term:

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · Aug 11

✨Please share and bookmark!✨

In one week the We The People Summer fundraiser will begin to benefit #KidLit4Ceasefire families in Gaza and immigrant and trans rights!

www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleS...

+ A small thread of other ways to help that are now live and will be live long-term:

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · Aug 6

🚨IMPORTANT DVPIT ALERT!🚨

Unfortunately, the DVpit url has been claimed by an unknown party claiming to be us with services that we do not endorse.
All the official information for DVpit only comes from this account, our discord, or dvpit.carrd.co
We implore you to be safe & protect your information

Important Alert! We are being impersonated

Unfortunately, the DVpit url has been claimed by an unknown party which is claiming to be us with services that we do not endorse.
We are NOT affiliated with Cecil Butler or his payday loans.

At this time, please be advised that all the official information for DVpit only comes from @dvpit.bsky.social, dvpit.carrd.co, or our discord server.

We implore you to be safe and protect your information.

Thank you!

Graphic showing dvpit.com is NOT AFFILIATED WITH #DVPIT at this time!

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · May 28

✨pls share✨

I’m at $1,200/$4,000 of my goal this week to help evacuate Mariam’s mom.

If you can donate and/or share, I would be so grateful!

GFM: www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hel...

32Auction: www.32auctions.com/KL4CAuction

Donate to URGENT: Help Evacuate Mariam's Family from Gaza, organized by Sandra Proudman

My name is Sandra, I’m an author and literary agent from the US and I … Sandra Proudman needs your support for URGENT: Help Evacuate Mariam's Family from Gaza

www.gofundme.com

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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · May 16

✨Please help me spread the word as I try to raise $15K for families ASAP

I will be doing a 50-page YA SFF intensive limited to 20 authors this summer for #KidLit4Ceasefire fundraising. It will be epic!!!✨

www.32auctions.com/organization...

Full Manuscript Critique - MG or YA

Auction item 'Full Manuscript Critique - MG or YA' hosted online at 32auctions.

www.32auctions.com

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beth phelan @bethphelan.bsky.social · Jan 27

Omggg Bessie!!!!!!! #ALAYMA

LK Literary Agency @lkliterary.bsky.social · Jan 27

#alayma #ala #yma #purabelpre

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beth phelan @bethphelan.bsky.social · Jan 27

Hurray @randyribay.bsky.social !!!!

School Library Journal @slj.com · Jan 27

APALA winners!

#alayma

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beth phelan @bethphelan.bsky.social · Jan 27

Let’s all watch together!!!!!! #ALAYMA

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Jan 27

The wait is almost over! Join us this morning for the announcement of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards.
#ALAYMA

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Jan 26

📚The #KidLit event of the year is almost here! Join us for the live announcement of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards!

📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET

Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...

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Camryn Garrett @dancingofpens.bsky.social · Nov 18

I have a book called THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA coming out next spring! It's about a girl who stumbles into a magical version of Seneca Village and has to solve a mystery about a missing girl!

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beth phelan @bethphelan.bsky.social · Nov 11

Omg yes girls5eva!!!

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beth phelan @bethphelan.bsky.social · Nov 9

Wow people really are here now. I gave up on this place a year ago but I guess I’m back! Looking forward to raging with yall.

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