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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 17h

If you loved Jessica Guerrieri’s debut, you’re in for a treat with her upcoming sophomore novel, BOTH CAN BE TRUE. A gorgeous cover for a gorgeous book about sisterhood, acceptance, and all of the ways a woman can vanish in plain sight. bookshop.org/p/books/both...

Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 1d

Kirkus couldn’t pass up the opportunity for a good pun in their recent review of Dexter: The Stand Up Dog, and we love to see it! bookshop.org/p/books/dext...

Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 2d

🎉Deal Alert 🎉 Regina Linke's next book, THE TAO OF NATURE, will be published by Clarkson Potter in Spring 2027! We can't wait to see the gorgeous art that will go into this special book.

Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 2d

Ella Grace Foutz’s YA memoir-in-verse is getting lots of love from librarians and early readers alike. School Library Journal has also called it “an accessible title to educate and show readers they are not alone” when dealing with mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder.

Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 4d

Welcome, William and Alex! The screenwriting duo responsible for family entertainment such as Inspector Gadget 2, My Date with the President’s Daughter, and Under Wraps is now represented by @liznealon.bsky.social

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JessieLeh.bsky.social @jessieleh.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

Acorn weevils are way cuter than you think! You know those perfectly round holes in acorns? That’s these guys.

📞: Rep’d by @liznealon.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social

🎨: www.wineberrywoodpress.com/portfolio/

#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #kidlitart

Illustration of acorn weevils who have made a cozy home in an acorn

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Thalamus Plank @thalamusplank.bsky.social · 5d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day Oct! (Thank you for the extra day!)🤩

Thalamus Plank here, author/illustrator interested in picture books, non-fiction and black and white illustrations. Rep'd by @mskanin.bsky.social of @greatdoglit.bsky.social 🐶
Look forward to working with you! 🤗
thalamusplank.co.uk

Page from a graphic novel, depicting a girl eating breakfast whilst reading a book about rabbit care. Then picture of same girl in the pet store, choosing a rabbit.

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Carolyn Le @carolynle.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard. I’m Carolyn, author and illustrator of PBs, chapter books, and early reader/chapter book GNs. And happy Tết Trung Thu next week. carolynle.com

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A celestial child costumed as a rabbit takes a bite out of the moon while a boat sails along a river. Stars dance against a dark teal colored sky while orange lanterns floats on the water.

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Rebecca Solow @rebeccasolow.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! It's my first time posting for the awesome monthly challenge from
@ginaperry.bsky.social

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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 5d

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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 6d

Happy pub day to Prof Anne O’Dwyer. In A DRIVING ANGER she discusses the psychology of road rage and its impact on our lives. bookshop.org/p/books/a-dr...

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Rebecca Solow @rebeccasolow.bsky.social · 8d

My book is the true story of a 17 year old girl who became the first human cannonball - but really it's about bravery, independent spirit, and giving.

Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 9d

Deal Alert! Mondays are sweeter with a new book in the works. Congrats to Rebecca Solow on her upcoming book, ZAZEL, with Red Comet!

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Liz Nealon @liznealon.bsky.social · 8d

Well. This is something. Congratulations Justin Haynes on this recognition for your transcendent novel!

Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 8d

IBIS, by Justin Haynes, has been shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize! 🎉 Congratulations to all!

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Liz Nealon @liznealon.bsky.social · 8d

This is such a beautiful book about finding a way, no matter what the obstacles. I'm so glad it's been translated into Spanish. Thank you, Gnome Road Books!

Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 13d

Dexter is available en español! This inspirational picture book is perfect for teaching little ones who are beginning to build their Spanish vocabulary. gnomeroadpublishing.com/products/dex...

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Liz Nealon @liznealon.bsky.social · 8d

Our biggest influencer (dogfluencer 🐾) client. Go DEXTER!

Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Pub Day to the greatest dog client at our agency, Dexter! Congratulations to Team Dexter. We can’t wait to see how this picture book continues to inspire kids across the world to take things one Dexter step at a time. Don’t forget to check out all of the great bonuses on Gnome Road’s website!

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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 7d

Take a deep dive with Brooke McIntyre via IF YOU WENT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN. The Junior Library Guild selection is available for pre-order now! bookshop.org/p/books/if-y...

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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 8d

IBIS, by Justin Haynes, has been shortlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize! 🎉 Congratulations to all!

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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 9d

Deal Alert! Mondays are sweeter with a new book in the works. Congrats to Rebecca Solow on her upcoming book, ZAZEL, with Red Comet!

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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 13d

Dexter is available en español! This inspirational picture book is perfect for teaching little ones who are beginning to build their Spanish vocabulary. gnomeroadpublishing.com/products/dex...

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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 15d

Want to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a rom-com? Check out Lissette Decos’ debut, ANA TAKES MANHATTAN! bookshop.org/p/books/ana-...

Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 19d

This picture book, written by Claudio Aguilera and evocative art by GDL client Gabriela Lyon, tells the story of a boy’s long walk to school in Chile and is a perfect addition to any kid’s library. www.eerdmans.com/978080285600...

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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 21d

If you’re into tarot, you will love the bilingual tarot deck, Borderlands Tarot/El Tarot de Tierras Fronterizas. It features gorgeous watercolor illustrations of the landscape between the US and Mexico. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Pub Day to the greatest dog client at our agency, Dexter! Congratulations to Team Dexter. We can’t wait to see how this picture book continues to inspire kids across the world to take things one Dexter step at a time. Don’t forget to check out all of the great bonuses on Gnome Road’s website!

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Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 23d

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! Are you looking for more books by Latinx this fall? We’ve got you covered with something for every kind of reader through the rest of September!

Great Dog Literary @greatdoglit.bsky.social · 26d

Congratulations to Regina Linke and the LBFYR team! Big Enough has won the New England Award in Picture Books! bookshop.org/p/books/big-...