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Michelle Witte @michellewitte.bsky.social · 9h

Now that #DVpit is over, writers might be wondering what happens next. Well, from the agent side, things are about to get brutal. First there is the flurry of requests. For some projects, that means those who get in their quickly (i.e. building their client lists) have the advantage.

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 12h

I'm so proud of everyone who put themselves out there for #DVPit today. 🫶

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 13h

I also hope someone publishes it 😂

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 21h

LATE BIRD is sick of Early Bird getting all the worms--and all the glory. But don't worry, Late Bird has a plan. Forget the alarm clock, this calls for a catapult. Look out world, here comes Late Bird!

THE BAD SEED x THE VERY IMPATIENT CATERPILLAR

#DVPit #ND #PB

Images of LATE BIRD looking for worms and getting increasingly agitated as he doesn't find any. Another image of LATE BIRD sweaty and out of breath saying "I made it!"

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 14h

I suggest checking out agents at Andrea Brown Literary Agency, Writer's House, BookEnds, CAT Agency, and Stimola for sure!

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 14h

CUTE

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 14h

Thank you, Evie!!!

Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you Nicola!!!

Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 15h

Hope you're ready for...

🐦 birdbrained schemes
💥 slapstick antics
🤓 idiom-based characters à la The Bad Seed
😶 introspection? (lol not a chance)
😵 a catapult?!

...because, ready or not, here comes LATE BIRD.

The Very Impatient Caterpillar x Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great

#DVPit #ND #PB #Kidlit

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Emma Reynolds @emmaillustrate.bsky.social · 16h

I am so excited to announce my next picture book ‘Orla and the Jellyfish’ 🥹🪼 Coming Spring 2027! I can’t wait to introduce to you to Orla and Suki, characters very dear to my heart who are both AuDHD like me 🥹🥰 I grew up near the sea and this book means so much to me 🥰🌊 #kidlitUK #kidlit #booksky