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Jem is CLOSED to queries @jemiscoe.bsky.social · 16h

The #DVPit pitches are 🔥! Sooooo many amazing pitches and I KNOW I’m going to miss some. No worries, though—I’m opening more widely next week.

I’m still going through pitches throughout the evening, but if you think we’re a good fit & I didn’t ❤️ your pitch, 🙏🏾 also consider querying me next week!

Jem is CLOSED to queries @jemiscoe.bsky.social · 1d

Morning, #DVPit creators! I am currently closed, but I will be participating and reading through your pitches.

If I like your pitch AND you think we'll make a good fit, please send your sample using this link: querytracker.net/query/Jemisc.... Thank youuuuu!

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Jem is CLOSED to queries @jemiscoe.bsky.social · 1d

Morning, #DVPit creators! I am currently closed, but I will be participating and reading through your pitches.

If I like your pitch AND you think we'll make a good fit, please send your sample using this link: querytracker.net/query/Jemisc.... Thank youuuuu!

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Michelle Jing Chan (she/her) 🌈 @michellejingchan.bsky.social · 1d

Happy book birthday to WEIWEI’S WINTER SOLSTICE, my author-illustrator debut!! 🥳

www.michellejingchan.com/weiweis-wint...

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 2d

🎨 Spotlight on Pearl Low (@pearllow.bsky.social)

Pearl's Illustrator Page

Pearl is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social). They are open to picture books, graphic novels / comics, and black and white interiors.

A little girl and her dog cuddle close on a hammock during naptime.

3 panels from the BAILEY KIDS graphic novel, of kids in the cafeteria at school.

A black and white image of a boy with his hand out. A bird flies toward his hand.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 2d

🎨 Spotlight on Pearl Low (@pearllow.bsky.social)

Pearl's illustrator page

Pearl is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social). They are open to picture books, graphic novels, black & white interiors, and nonfiction.

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August 𓃹 @082km.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! I'm August, and I'm open to covers and PBs!

Here's a page from my debut picture book INTO THE WILDERNESS 🏔️ 🌞

Rep'd by: @jemiscoe.bsky.social at
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social ❤️

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 6d

🎉 Congrats to these bestsellers this week! 🎉

New York Times Bestsellers:
ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS
IMMORTAL DARK

USA Today Bestseller:
INVISIBLE

Indie Bestseller:
SPACE CASE: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL

@pterlip.bsky.social
@literaticat.bsky.social
@jemiscoe.bsky.social
@jenrofe.bsky.social

This week Space Case made the Indie Bestseller list, Zombie and Brain Are Friends and Immortal Dark made The New York Times Bestseller list, and Invisible made the USA Today Bestseller list. Pictured are the logos of those lists and the book covers surrounded by confetti to celebrate!

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Thaís Mesquita @thaismesquita.bsky.social · 7d

Starting off the best season yet with another #kidlitartpostcard 💀Editors and art directors, get in touch with my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social and let's work together!

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Hey Crystal Smith @crystalsmithart.bsky.social · 7d

Hello! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🍁 I'm a west coast illustrator who loves nature and neon! Bright worlds, unique creatures, and adventurous stories.

www.heycrystalsmith.com
Rep'd by
@jemiscoe.bsky.social

Open for projects!

#kidlitart #illustrator #cankidlit

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 6d

🎨 Spotlight on James Serafino!

James's Illustrator Page

James is represented by Jem Chambers-Black (@jemiscoe.bsky.social) and is open to picture books, black & white interiors, and graphic novels.

A different knight, this one cowardly, on his stead and running away from a kingdom in need!

A duck in a mask with a set of luggage, getting into a limo. He's fancy!

A large orange monster, getting off the school bus, heading into school. All other characters are human: the bus driver, teachers, and other students.

A knight on her stead, heading to save the kingdom

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 9d

GN creators, only TWO days left to load your PB, Early, MG or YA #graphicnovel projects at the #KidLitGN 2025 pitch event at www.kidlitgn.com

The pitch window closes on Oct. 1 at 11:59 EDT but #agents and #editors can look all month!

#pitchevent #kidlit #illustrators #graphicnovels #comics

The pitch window for #kidlitGN is OPEN! Editors and Agents can start reviewing pitches on Oct 1. Start here - KIDLITGN.com - and pitch now on our website.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 12d

We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025!

There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones.

Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you.

We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!

ABLA art fest 2025 prompts for illustrators: fall festivities, the crystal ball reveals, ghostly encounters, chats by the cauldron, trunk or treat

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Monika Róża Wiśniewska @monikarozaa.bsky.social · 9d

Happy to share recent cover I did for The Perfect Match by Adiba Jaigirdar ⚽
Thank you for the opportunity Orion Publishing and also thanks to my lovely agent Jem @jemiscoe.bsky.social for supporting me!
The book will be out on 19th March 2026
#sportsromance #illustrationartists #bookcover

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

It's a Kirkus star for HONEY & HEAT by Aurora Palit!

🌟 “There’s plenty of heat and tension in this rivals-to-lovers workplace romance.” 🌟

Read the Full Review here

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The 24/7s @kidlit247s.bsky.social · 25d

We found Dionna Mann's #kidlit interview with artist extraordinaire Sophia Green (rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social) a delightful read, and so wanted to share. Check it out! www.dionnalmann.com/interviews-b...

Welcome, Sophia Green, Kidlit Artist Extraordinaire!

(c) Sophia Green, sophiascribbles.com

www.dionnalmann.com

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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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Literary Agents of Change @litagentsofchange.bsky.social · 27d

They handle everything from start to finish--applications, programming, moderating, networking, stipends and grants, & supporting our mentee alumni. It's a huge lift, and that's why there are 7 incredible members on this team.

@janechunlit.bsky.social @abwycisk.bsky.social @jemiscoe.bsky.social

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 28d

It's a Library Journal star for THE DATING PROHIBITION by @tajmccoy.bsky.social

🌟 “McCoy’s (The Good Ones Are Taken) talent for crafting steamy scenes, deft hand with dialogue, and mouthwatering food descriptions will make this a popular title.”

Read the full review here

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Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic @grubreport.bsky.social · 28d

OMZ* what a day of mixed-AF emotions: Zombie and Brain is an INSTANT NYTimes bestseller at NUMBER 5!

Congrats to the whole Zombie team! @laancham.bsky.social @alexborbolla.bsky.social @thejordache.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Screenshot listing the top 5 picture books in the NYT bestseller list

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Lucas Elliott @lucaselliottart.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi friends! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again!

I’m Lucas, and while I specialize in Graphic Novels and Covers, I’m also interested in Chapter Books and Picture Books!

I’m rep’d by the amazing @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitillustration #art

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨

I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums!

Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com
I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Three kids riding on a back of a giant anteater. One is taking a photo of the anteater’s face, middle kid is happily raising hands in the air, third kid is afraid to fall from anteater’s tail. The anteater is very unhappy and cranky

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Lucas Elliott @lucaselliottart.bsky.social · Aug 7

Oh hi! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day again!

As I’m winding down on my current project, SPY GRANDMA, I’m on the hunt for my next project!

I’m open to picture books, chapter books, graphic novels and more! Rep’d by the awesome @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media like watercolor & colored pencil. Available for picture books, board books & covers!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Nadia Fisher @ariadelsole.bsky.social · Jul 25

I’m SO excited to share the cover for AT THE COOKOUT, my author-illustrator debut, coming April 7, 2026!

tinyurl.com/At-the-Cookout

You can get a behind the scenes look at the cover process and more info about how this story came to be on my Substack (in thread).

#kidlit #booksky
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Cover illustration of AT THE COOKOUT, a picture book written and illustrated by Nadia Fisher. It shows a young Black girl in the center with her grandmother and some cousins in the background. There’s an uncle on the grill on the back patio.

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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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