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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · 22d

Two book birthdays to celebrate today! @cornelia-illo.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social

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Shannon Watts @shannonrwatts.bsky.social · 28d

The problem with allowing guns everywhere is that no one is safe anywhere.

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · 28d

CALVIN CAN'T FLY written by Jennifer Berne and read by Jonathan Pryce is a wonderful story about reading and knowledge for our times. @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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'Calvin Can't Fly' read by Jonathan Pryce

Calvin is one unusual starling! While his siblings and cousins learn to fly, this rare bird lets his imagination soar while reading about pirates, dinosaurs, and other fascinating things. The other bi...

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · 29d

Congratulations to Ray Anthony Shepard!

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · 29d

Happy Book Birthday to Merriam Saunders' YOU CAN SAY HI WITH ONLY A SMILE! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · Sep 4

Teachers! Librarians! Writers!
Check out educators' favorite ways to increase student access to nonfiction books they'll love.
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#kidslovenonficiton #kidlit #edusky #TLSky
#Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries
@ldelia.bsky.social
@wendygarland.bsky.social
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Welcome Back to Celebrate Nonfiction!

Welcome back to another year of celebrating nonfiction and the kids who love it. It’s Year 17 for this blog, and I’m excited to continue th...

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Marie Hermansson @mariehermansson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi September #kidlitartpostcard 🍂🍂 Time to get outside & explore, forest bath, peer into a pond & see if you can spot a turtle?

I'm Marie, #KidLit illustrator. My agent @carynwiseman.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social will enjoy to hear from you!!

www.MarieHermanssonIllustration.com

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. Hi art directors, editors and authors. I love storytelling and illustrating the worlds your characters live in. Please reach out if you would like to work together.

Portfolio: theremaybecats.com
Agent: [email protected]

@carynwiseman.bsky.social

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Lynnor Bontigao @lbontigao.bsky.social · Sep 5

I designed this month's #kidlitartpostcard like, well, a postcard!
I'm the author-illustrator of SARI-SARI SUMMERS and an illustrator of picture books & chapter books written by really amazing authors.

Hello Art Directors & Editors,
With Love,
Lynnor
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #chapterbooks

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy Book Birthday to LILY'S HONG KONG HONEY CAKE by @ericalyons.bsky.social! A beautiful celebration! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · Aug 29

Ask the Agent Q of the Day: What's the scoop with authors saying their publisher's didn't file for copyright for their books? What does that mean?

Here's (just about) everything I know about it, in one place:

www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

Post by @literaticat

💬 0 🔁 1 ❤️ 3 · Hi Jennifer! What's the scoop with a couple authors on social media saying they are just now discovering that their publishers didn't file the copyright for their books? What exact…

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Aug 28

@dontate.bsky.social is branching out into board books! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Gabby Giffords @gabbygiffords.bsky.social · Aug 27

I am heartbroken and furious over the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Kids should be learning, laughing, making friends — not running for their lives on the very first week of school.

How many more children will live this nightmare before our elected leaders do something?

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KarenJameson15.bsky.social @karenjameson15.bsky.social · Aug 22

Cover reveal day! THE SECRETS OF THE JELLIES written by yours truly with stunning art by @mariehermansson.bsky.social ! An aquarium exhibit in a picture book! @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social . @naomikirsten.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social lnk.to/Secretsofthe...

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Aug 19

Happy Book Birthday to INFLUENCED, a YA novel by @cindyotis.bsky.social @sarahdarerlittman.com that Kirkus called a "gripping, cautionary tale". @literaticat.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Aug 14

Sarah Albee announcement with the correct picture of the illustrator this time! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @sarahalbee.bsky.social

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Aug 5

Happy Book Birthday to @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social on the birth of her debut novel! You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll love D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Jul 31

Exciting deal announcement (aren't they all!): @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · Jul 17

We're delighted to finally show off a project we've been working on for many months, our updated & expanded Illustrator Lookbook

Scroll through these gorgeous pages to see the work of 100+ of the very talented artists we rep who are currently open to illustration opportunities.
(cover: Cornelia Li)

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Jul 17

New book projects on the way from @dontate.bsky.social @srividhyavenkat.bsky.social @authorjdelavega.bsky.social @violettobacco.bsky.social + more buff.ly/4ET3Mxp

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · Jul 15

We've been seeing stars...so many that they miraculously formed themselves into a crossword puzzle! Over 30 titles with over 50 total starred reviews over 6 months (books released between 1/1 and 6/30 of 2025), with too many positive adjectives to possibly count.

Check out the full puzzle here

A crossword puzzle with 38 numbered clues on a black background

Across Clues: 2. A constant in Chidera Edwards's life, featured in a title that received a starred review from Kirkus. 5. You can learn about Living Bridges in this village in an SLJ-starred title 9. With 4-Down, a quality of the international community mentioned in a Booklist starred review of a 2025 Debbie Levy title. 11. With 20-Across and 35-Across, a mirthful quality of an Angleberger title, according to an SLJ star. 12. An adjective used by Kirkus in a starred review of an Amy Novesky title. 14. Current number of starred reviews as of July 1, 2025 for A BOOK OF MAPS FOR YOU 15. A member of the Manning family, whose story received a star from Booklist (with 33-Down) 16. A recent PW-starred adult title features an empire governed by four mystical forces: rising, falling, flow, and ____ 17. A title illustrated by Elke Boschinger that received a star from PW (4 words) 19. Author of a title an LJ starred review said has "lovely illustrations" and "beautiful prose" 20. With 11-Across and 35-Across, a mirthful quality of an Angleberger title, according to an SLJ star. 21. According to an SLJ starred review, these, by Leah Giles, "almost tell the story alone" 23. A DANGEROUS IDEA, which has received four starred reviews so far, covers this trial 24. Author of another book on this crossword, along with the twice-starred title represented by this acronym: NTIEUH 27. Booklist noted a starred graphic novel by Askel Aden is "______ in golden hues" 30. THE ___ OF THE GREAT BUFFALO 32. A 14-year-old whose family hosts magical parties in a middle grade title with a star from Kirkus. 34. Eddie's going to see Grandpa and Grandma High Elk on this Reservation in a starred title illustrated by Steph Littlebird 35. With 11-Across and 20-Across, a mirthful quality of an Angleberger title, according to an SLJ star. 36. What the main character seems to be doing on the cover of and an adjective used by Shelf Awareness to describe a new Natalie C. Parker YA 37. A double-starred middle

Down Clues: 1. A Martha Brockenbrough title talks about Saharan Dust and an "often-overlooked natural ______" according to an SLJ starred review. 3. The artist featured in the quadruple-starred A LINE CAN GO ANYWHERE 4. With 9-Across, a quality of the international community mentioned in a Booklist starred review of a 2025 Debbie Levy title. 6. Xia and Gloria star in a YA title a starred Kirkus review called "palpably ____" 7. A tendency talked about in a PW-starred review 8. A double-starred middle grade debut _____ & _____ (with 37-across) 10. Adjective used in a Kirkus starred review to describe OLD BLUE IS MY HOME 13. The SLJ starred review for a 2025 Ann Liang title says this trope is used creatively (2 words) 17. This little wagon has not only a starred review, but also a big heart 18. "Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles" is one piece of advice Chip might give you, using this type of humor according to an SLJ-starred review. 22. What is it about? (Ask Don Brown or a starred Kirkus review) 25. A Lori Alexander title with three starred reviews centers this scientist 26. A thrice-starred Messner title has something to do with these 46 peaks 28. "The young narrator lives in a house by the sea with a cat and with Baba and Mama" in this Kirkus-starred title. 29. A School Library Journal starred review called Athlete is Agender high interest, this, and hopeful 31. The country Gigi Griffis's starred YA title takes place in 33. A member of the Manning family, whose story received a star from Booklist (with 15-Across)

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Jul 15

Happy Book Birthday to THE DAY THE BOOKS DISAPPEARED! Let's celebrate the freedom to read! Let's not ban books! @joannahowrites.bsky.social @carolinekpritchard.bsky.social @dansantat.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · Jul 7

Congratulations to this overflowing cornucopia of ABLA titles featured on the Bank Street 'The Best Children's Books of the Year' list!

See the full list here

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Jun 26

I love fireflies and we don't have them here in California, so I'm very excited for this picture book @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Jun 24

Two book birthdays today! Very fun and special books for the earliest readers. @andreabrownlit.bsky.social @ksonnack.bsky.social @lbontigao.bsky.social @kelstarly.bsky.social

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