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Hilary Elizabeth Margitich

@hilarymargitich.bsky.social

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Children’s Book Author Rep'd by Marisa Cleveland at The Seymour Agency, Penn State Grad Children's Lit ‘25, Cornell MBA/M. Labor Relations, Literacy Volunteer, Writers' Rumpus Blogger, #SCBWI

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Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 13h

PSA: it’s spooky earring season! 👻💀🎃

Oh, and are we buying Halloween candy yet?? I’m thinking no…I’ll just eat it all if I do it this early.

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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 20h

#dvpit Moses, The Rabbi's Cat, 563-wd #PB. Moses wants more attention from his family, but they r school, shul, & life busy, so he reaches out to the neighborhood M-F without much success, but on Shabbat, his family focuses on Moses & each other- communal slowing-down is part of the observance.

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Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 5d

Two more on my must-read list:
James Bird’s brand new middle-grade novel WOLF CLUB, and Adriana Mather’s newest young adult romance novel THE BREAKUP ARTISTS. #kidlit @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @blackstonepub.bsky.social @booboostewartfan.bsky.social

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 6d

Indulged in this during a free hour today…

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 6d

Happy spooky season #kidlitartpostcard 🎃
My name is Denis and I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves stories full of heart. Other things I like include bold lines, limited color palettes and painterly textures.
📚 Rep’d by Susan Hawk (US) & Emily Talbot (UK)
🌐 www.denisillustrates.com

Nighttime illustration of a werewolf wearing a crown and a checkered blanket, walking down a hill and looking back at a castle with tears in its eyes. There is a full moon in the sky.

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Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 7d

Wonderful @writersrumpus.bsky.social interview of children’s nonfiction author Linda Elovitz Marshall by fellow kidlit author @cekster.bsky.social 🫶 #kidlit

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Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall

Linda for KWE Carol Gordon Ekster: Linda and I first connected at Jane Yolen’s Picture book boot camp about ten years ago, but have continued to cross paths across the world of children&#8217…

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Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 7d

A lot of people say they have the best literary agent, but I really do! So fortunate to catch up in person🫶📚🤩 #kidlit #childrensbooks #writerslife

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 8d

Friends, loved ones…feel free to borrow this. Manifesting a great day, a great month, a great year ✨

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Laurie Sawyer @lauriesawyer.bsky.social · 8d

Reposting for #scbwidrawthis post. This was my first illustration for this prompt. I did 3 and have another idea, love this prompt.

#travel #kidlit #kidlitartist

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Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 9d

My love language.

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 16d

Biscoff cookie apple crisp with caramel drizzle ♨️

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 16d

Foliage 🍁

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 16d

Shana tova! Happy new year to all of our Jewish brothers and sisters 🫶🙏🍎🍯
Check out this beautiful new children’s picture book, FINDING FORGIVENESS by Rebecca Gardyn Levington, that shows the beauty and importance of forgiveness #kidlit @dianamayoillo.bsky.social @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 18d

Someone smells a turkey roasting in the oven…

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 19d

K Pop Demon Hunters—the kids all sing the songs from it together on their bus ride home. It’s a movie that came out this summer about rival K Pop bands that also hunt supernatural demons in their spare time.
Are you team Huntrix or team Saja Boys?

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Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 20d

Caramel apple pie made with fresh apples 🍎🥧🌳

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 20d

Made a pie with these!

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 22d

If you’re not dancing to the Prince song that comes on in the grocery store, are you even human? No—you’re veering dangerously into droid territory and you need to get your priorities straight.

I want to see that middle-aged sensible shoe at least tapping the beat.

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 24d

We pu pu plattered.

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 25d

Baking a vegan dessert for my friend’s birthday celebration tomorrow 🤗🍫

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Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 26d

I think they’re trying too hard…

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 26d

I think they’re trying too hard…

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 27d

Hot air balloon designed by my son Kyle, 4th grade 👽🛸

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 28d

September 11, 2001. My husband worked at 1 World Trade Center, on the 38th floor, and was late to work that morning. He watched the events unfold from across the river. Remembering those we tragically lost 24 years ago, and feeling incredibly thankful for those we didn’t. 🙏🕯️

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · Sep 8

Yes, I’m having my third cup of coffee today, mind your business.