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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thank you, Natasha!!😘😘😘 We'd LOVE your support and laughs🥰

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Jul 23

Just filing this here💙🗂️🗃️🗂️💙

Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Jul 23

Coming soon: new projects from @adamming.bsky.social @kazwindness.bsky.social @bartography.bsky.social @michellejingchan.bsky.social + more buff.ly/74Pegs3

Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thanks, Jyoti!!💕

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Jul 23

So EXCITED to finally share💙💙💙
@kalyquarles.bsky.social

#picturebooks #kidlit #author #debut #WritingCommunity #illustrator #pb #publishersweekly

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Jun 23

Just beautiful!!💜💜💜

Jessica Yoon @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social · Jun 23

It’s a ✨COVER REVEAL✨ for Jeong Is Jeong, releasing 2/3/26 from @randomhousekids.bsky.social Pre-order link in bio!

“What is Jeong?” a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture.

Cover of JEONG IS JEONG written by Jessica Yoon, illustrated by Michelle Lee. A young Korean American girl smiles and raises her arms looking up at images of her family and folk art of a tiger and magpie coming out of a book

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Jun 18

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PB26 Debut Group @pb26debut.bsky.social · Jun 18

We're 🤩🤩 to offer a BIG prize for #KidlitZombieWeek 💙🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️ We're giving a 'Pitch Packet Critique' that includes a critique of one of your query letters plus 5-7 of your additional picture book pitches! Hooray! And BRAINS!

#kidlit #picturebooks #authors #illustrators #critique #pb

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Apr 18

I was SO excited when I saw your announcement yesterday!! Congratulations!! 🥳🥳🥳

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Apr 18

If you haven't already subscribed to my blog...now would be a terrific time! Things are getting VERY INTERESTING😉📚

#kidlit #picturebooks #authors #readers #writingcommunity #goodnews #pb #flyinghigh

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My Pilgrimage to Publication and Beyond

A children's author details her life, times, and likely blunders while aiming to become published

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thank you!!!🥰

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Apr 8

Thank you!!!!🥰

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Hannah Holt @hannahholt.bsky.social · Apr 8

Looking for a kidlit critique group or hoping for one that better aligns with your interests? The Kidlit 2025 Critique Match is here: forms.gle/HsoHLUbQnMEH...

Kid Lit Critique Partner Meet-Up 2025

This is for children's writers looking to join an online critique group. Writers will be organized into groups based on common interests and receive an email the first week of May 2025 introducing the...

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Apr 7

Alphie!!!!!

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Apr 7

I'm with Ariel, this book is 🤩🤩🤩 So happy for my friend @amstephens.bsky.social and @suefliess.bsky.social - a truly sweet and special adventure into the world of reading💜

Ariel Eishen @arieleishen.bsky.social · Apr 7

Ahhh I got my copy of So Many Books! by @Suefliess.bsky.social
& @Amstephens.bsky.social and illustrated by Alexandra Colombo! It’s so adorable! This is one every parent and teacher will want on their shelves! Comes out on April 10th! Preorder here: tinyurl.com/bdhtx5es
@AlbertWhitmanCompany

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Apr 7

Hello #kidlit and #PictureBook Community! Is anyone aware of a 2026 Debut Group? I'm very fortunate to be in need of one💛

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Apr 7

I NEVER would have made it this far without my glorious public library💙

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Apr 6

✨ National Library Week kicks off today! ✨

We’re celebrating with library-themed books by #12x12PB members—and with gratitude for the librarians, educators & advocates who keep the magic of libraries alive. ❤️📚

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Apr 6

Thank you!!!!🤩

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Apr 6

@boringstorybook.com could you pretty please add me to the #kidlit feed - I'm an agented PB writer looking for my people here on BlueSky💙 Thank you!

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Mar 28

I traveled to Seattle...I packed no umbrella. What a newb😚

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Mar 27

#WritingCommunity What's the furthest you've traveled for #kidlit research? I'm flying from OKC to Seattle today for my #PB Bio #wip - my family is so supportive💙

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Mar 27

Looking forward to this one💛

Laura Lavoie @llavoieauthor.bsky.social · Mar 27

My next picture book, COUSINS!, illustrated by Luisa Leal, comes out from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social in just 2 months! It's a great giftable book for all your/your kid's favorite cousins! (Preorder link in my bio.)

Cousins book cover on a yellow sunburst background. The cover depicts several children gathered around a house that appears to be floating over waves with purple kraken arms beneath it. Text reads Nothing's more fun than playing with your cousins! The publication date is May 27, 2025.

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Mar 22

😍😍😍

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Mar 21

Bravo @tammisauer on this meticulously melodic masterpiece! 💜💜💜

Tammi Sauer @tammisauer.bsky.social · Mar 21

She’s baaaaack!
To discover the idea that sparked MARY HAD A LITTLE JAM, check out my latest Picture Book Builders post.

➡️➡️Repost for a chance to win a signed copy.

This book is my attempt to bring a little harmony into this world.
🎶🎵🎶🎵

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Mar 18

Pre-order So Many Books today!💜

Ann Marie Stephens @amstephens.bsky.social · Mar 10

One month until SO MANY BOOKS! 📚 @suefliess.bsky.social #alexandracolumbo @albertwhitman.bsky.social

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Mar 18

In case you missed it...💛
#PB #kidlit #WritingCommunity

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Feb 12

Congrats to Jennifer Anyong on signing with her agent, Morgan Hughes at FinePrint! Why does Jen love being a member of #12x12PB?

Read our blog post to learn more about how her membership has helped her: https://buff.ly/3Q5hHO9

#amwriting #amquerying

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Jennifer Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social · Mar 17

With the #SavvyAuthors Spring #Pitch Fest coming soon, NOW is a great time for fresh eyes on your pitches! I'll work my magic and enhance your pitch to grab the attention of agents and editors! #PB #MG #YA #kidlit #querytrenches #WritingCommunity
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