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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · 14h

If I ❤️ your #dvpit or #dvart pitch, you are welcome to DM or email me for the link to submit requested projects. Thank you!
Unfortunately I need to remain closed to unsolicited submissions.

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ila Nguyen-Hayama | 阮・葉山アイラ @mmhym.bsky.social · 5d

Kirkus Reviews for RED THREADS is up!!! EEEEE! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

RED THREADS | Kirkus Reviews

A dangerous presence haunts a magical boarding school.

www.kirkusreviews.com

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · 6d

2-for-1 today: #peachtober25 & #kidlitartpostcard 🌬️🪁

I'm finishing up my author-illustrator debut with Kids Can Press & I'm looking for illustration projects :)

I'm rep'd by the best, Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social !

www.aprilmilne.com 🍃🎐

#kidlitart #peachtober #peachtober25kite #illustration

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 16d

'Miss Nelson Is Missing' Movie With Melissa McCarthy Set at Netflix | Variety

Melissa McCarthy to Star in ‘Miss Nelson Is Missing’ Adaptation for Netflix

Melissa McCarthy will star in the live-action adaptation of "Miss Nelson Is Missing"

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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · 16d

We've been keeping a little secret like Miss Nelson! She's coming to Netflix... with a dream team package including Melissa McCarthy and Hello Sunshine!!!

Huge thanks to the teams at HarperCollins, Circle M+P, and Sheldon Fogelman Agency
deadline.com/2025/09/miss...

‘Miss Nelson Is Missing’ Movie In The Works At Netflix With Melissa McCarthy To Star And Brad Copeland Writing; Hello Sunshine And Grey Matter Producing

Melissa McCarthy is attached to star in the titular role of Netflix's live-action adaptation of the classic children's book 'Miss Nelson Is Missing.'

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · Jun 2

DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information!

#dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks

Mark Your Calendars #DVpit is returning October 8, 2025. The original pitch event for creators from marginalized communities. Now on Bluesky! Follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates

Agents and Editors participating in DVpit 2025 on Bluesky. Here is an initial list of some of the participating agents and editors

Gallt & Zacker:
Marietta Zacker
Beth Phelan
Linda Camacho
Erin Casey Westin
Sandra Proudman
Saribel Pages
Andrea Brown Literary:
Kelly Sonnack
Jemiscoe Chambers-Black
Jennifer March Soloway
Saritza Hernández
Analía Cabello
Paige Terlip
Azantian Literary:
Shelly Romero
Carey Blankenship-Kramer
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret:
Michaela Whatnall
Folio Literary:
John Cusick
Gelfman Schneider:
Penelope Burns
HG Literary:
Wendi Gu
Jill Grinberg Literary:
Katelyn Detweiler
Mad Woman Literary:
Alex Brown
Danielle Burby
Chelsea Hensley
Neighborhood Literary:
Eric Smith
Rebecca Podos
New Leaf:
Jo Volpe
Suzie Townsend
Sophia M. Ramos
Trinica Sampson-Vera
Jordan Hill
Page Street Publishing
Tamara Grasty
Park, Fine & Brower:
Pete Knapp
Stuti Telidevara
Root Literary:
Melanie Figueroa
Samantha Fabien
Simon & Schuster:
Rebecca Kuss
Sourcebooks:
Mikaela Luke
Triada US:
Brent Taylor
Uwe Stender
Ashley Reisinger
Moe Ferrara
Writers House:
Alexandra Levick
Andrea Morrison

Follow us at #dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!

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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · Aug 4

Thank you, Kristin! So nice having you at one of my roundtables! It was a pleasure to hear from everyone!

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · Jul 3

it’s july!! and finally it’s been hot around here!! hope you are all staying cool as a freezie pop and sharing your treats 🧊🍦 i cleaned up a little comic from my sketchbook for this month’s #kidlitartpostcard :) #kidlitart #cankidlit #illustration #kidlit #canadianillustrator

little blue and b&w comic of a mama offering her young daughter a freezie pop. the daughter is pretty happy. yum yay! they give each other a thumbs up.

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Literary Agents of Change @litagentsofchange.bsky.social · Jun 19

We're 2 days in and y'all are showing up! If you haven't had a chance to bid, now's the time!! link in bio!

To help you out, we're unearthing more of the BEST resources the industry has to offer 😉Thread below...

Get those literary butts in gear!

#amwriting #critique #AMA #picturebook #nonfiction

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School Library Journal @slj.com · Jun 15

Antwan Eady, Carole Boston Weatherford, Mac Barnett, X. Fang, Bryan Collier, and more.
Quite a lineup for Picture Book Palooza! on July 17.

www.slj.com/event/slj-pi...

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · Jun 11

I'm SO excited for #PBSummit this year! Yesterday, I announced our second superstar speaker (take a peek). If you register today, you'll automatically be entered to get your ticket refunded. #kidlit #kidlitart picturebooksummit.com.

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · Jun 2

The #ReadAcrossAmerica theme for June is all about lifting others up — because every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered. 📚 Whether you’re planning a read-aloud or adding to your classroom library, these books are a great place to start: bit.ly/4kGXnQy

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Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · May 20

National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi has new chapter books celebrating a #BookBirthday! Meet Amina Banana 🧡 She’s a determined and clever third grader, and star of a new series with a STEM twist.

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FrontRangeWildflowers @frwildflowers.bsky.social · May 19

Today is the last day to oppose the gutting of the Endangered Species Act, I just did and it’s not hard:

Rescinding the Definition of
"Harm" Under the
Endangered Species Act

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · May 1

#kidlitartpostcard day! convalescing on my couch so reused an illo again, hehe 🌸 I'm a mixed Filipino-Canadian author-illustrator, rep'd by the loveliest Janine Le! @janinele.bsky.social

🌼cute portfolio: aprilmilne.com
🪐fun newsletter: mygutisacosmos.substack.com

#illustration #kidlitart #kidlit

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Amy Fitzgerald @amyarielfitz.bsky.social · May 1

MAKE A LITTLE WAVE by Kerry O'Malley Cerra is a Green Earth Book Awards Honor Book!

www.natgen.org/green-earth-...

@lernerbooks.bsky.social @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social @janinele.bsky.social

Cover image for Make a Little Wave by Kerry O’Malley Cerra. In an illustrated image, a girl wearing a wetsuit, snorkeling mask and glasses, and diving fins hovers underwater, smiling, while sharks swim around her. Background is varying shades of blue.

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Only Picture Books @onlypicturebooks.bsky.social · Apr 29

New on OPB! Learn about the world of children's book representation from literary agent Janine Le. She shares her insights on finding great stories and working with creators.

www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/04/28/a...

#PictureBooks #KidLitAgent #PublishingAdvice #MondayBlogs #IMWAYR

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Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · Apr 22

Speechless. And honored. So very honored!
Happy Earth Day, my sharkies! Thank you, Tue Nature Generation, @lernerbooks.bsky.social , and @janinele.bsky.social

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Apr 8

We spoke with National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi about her new chapter book series Amina Banana, the titular protagonist, and her sunny optimism

Q & A with Shifa Saltagi Safadi

Safadi follows up her National Book Award-winning middle grade novel 'Kareem Between' with the new chapter book series Amina Banana, featuring a STEM-minded protagonist who solves everyday problems…

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Pernille Schmidt Ripp @pernille.bsky.social · Apr 7

And continued
#gra25 #globalreadaloud

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Nate Powell @natepowell.bsky.social · Apr 7

Today is Right To Read Day— to celebrate and defend our fundamental freedom to choose what and how we read, write, draw, publish & express ourselves. It’s an honor to have made some artwork for this campaign! uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...

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mona 𓃵 مونا @nazarjoon.bsky.social · Apr 3

hello #KidLitArtPostcard 👋 i'm an illustrator who loves fantasy, history, and anything folk.
i'm looking to do more picture books, and would love to do covers, chap book spots & graphic novels too 🖍
portfolio: mdanesh.myportfolio.com
agent: janinele.com
email: [email protected]

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · Apr 3

happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a mixed Filipino-Canadian author-illustrator. Rep'd by the wonderful Janine Le! @janinele.bsky.social
🌟💫✨⭐
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlit

Illustration of a person with dark hair hanging out in the night sky. They are holding a star and their teal shirt has the number 111 on it. They're surrounded by stars.

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · Apr 2

So excited to join the team @janinele.bsky.social Literary Agency !!! All future inquiries for publishing illustration and everything to do with books please speak with Janine Le! #books #kidlit #illustration #art #agent #lucky

Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · Apr 2

Welcome new client Jessie Boulard! @jessieboulard.bsky.social

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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · Apr 2

Welcome new client Jessie Boulard! @jessieboulard.bsky.social

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