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The Tobias Literary Agency
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A full-service literary agency representing authors of fiction and nonfiction. https://thetobiasagency.com/
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 2h
YAY IT'S #DVpit DAY
a dog is dancing in a room with the words happy dance written on the bottom .
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 1d
It's pub day for books that feature crafting, Krampus, and cool characters. Congratulations to clients @jennykiefer.com, @zoepersico.bsky.social, and PJ Hoover!
Oct. 7 Book Releases from the Tobias Literary Agency New in Early Readers In this unique, interactive graphic novel, early readers learn how to make good choices – and even choose what the characters do next! Strong curriculum ties to social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and story writing combine with excellent character-education lessons in cooperation, empathy, honesty and teamwork in a totally immersive interactive package. Author: P.J. Hoover - Illustrator: Lisa Wiley - Features interactive storytelling New in Adult Horror Author: Jenny Kiefer - Released Oct. 7, 2025 - Appeals to fans of Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle and Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix A queer woman must fight her way out of a craft store run by a megachurch in this gripping survival horror novel by Jenny Kiefer, author of This Wretched Valley. “Kiefer presents a visceral, grimly comedic, but deadly serious novel that will whip readers into a frenzy of fear as well as anger.”—Library Journal New in Picture Books Author: Kyle Sullivan - Illustrator: Zoe Persico - Includes a glossary of winter folklore characters Better watch out! Something delightfully dreadful lurks in the shadows cast by holiday lights. “This cheerful, rhyming tale starring some of Western Europe’s folkloric figures will thrill readers…Sullivan and Persico make these friendly monsters heartwarming; readers will enjoy welcoming them to their holiday story times.” — School Library Journal
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 1d
Meet Lucy Brown! Lucy graduated from the Pacific Northwest College of Art with a BFA in illustration.

You can find her in antique shops or with her two sleepy cats at home.

Lucy is available for graphic novels, picture books, covers, and licensing. She's repped by @socalledyalife.bsky.social
Illustrator Highlight LUCY BROWN The Tobias Literary Agency Girl with brown curly hair on bicycle. Skeletons wearing clothing on a boat Stay Toasty! A piece of toast relaxing on a chair with butter and a knife.
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 1d
Marcie Rendon's WHERE THEY LAST SAW HER, the kindle version, is on sale for $1.99. Only through Oct. 8.

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Lane Heymont @laneheymont.bsky.social · 3d
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Becky Spratford @raforall.bsky.social · 3d
Excerpt from Jennifer McMahon’s essay in WHY I LOVE HORROR in the Wall Street Journal today!

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Essay | I Was a Third-Grade Werewolf
As a child, novelist Jennifer McMahon found that scary movies and books gave her the bravery to face her real-life fears and anxieties.
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 5d
@cynthiapelayo.bsky.social is on the CHIRBy Fiction Shortlist!

The 10th Annual CHIRBy Awards, a ceremony honoring the “literary gold” writers of Chicago, will be presented by the Stories Matter Foundation Dec. 11.

Tickets are free and available here: www.storystudiochicago.org/classes/tick...
Fiction Shortlist All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall The Favorites by Layne Fargo True Failure by Alex Higley Vanishing Daughters by Cynthia Pelayo The El by Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.
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Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social · 6d
There’s no rest for the wicked! I need your review of my book on Amazon.

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Colleen Muske @colleenmuske.bsky.social · 5d
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Does anyone else find #owls fascinating? I am repped by @kellydhouse.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social
Owl talking to a mouse
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 7d
There are a million reasons to celebrate Amanda Jones. Here are 3.

1. THAT LIBRARIAN is out in paperback!
2. She's been named to #TIME100NEXT
3. THE LIBRARIANS, a documentary featuring Jones and other heroic librarians, begins hitting select U.S. theaters Oct. 3rd.

You're amazing, Amanda!
Celebrating Amanda Jones
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 8d
Grab your copy here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Ma...

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The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang
In this hilarious and heartfelt debut graphic novel, a girl born on a day considered unlucky in Chinese superstition starts to wonder if she really...
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 8d
The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang by @zombicatures.bsky.social is finally here!

In this hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel, a girl born on a day considered unlucky in Chinese superstition wonders if she really is cursed when she gets visions of doom set to occur on her thirteenth birthday.
AVAILABLE NOW The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang Words and Pictures by Stan Yan ""Yan blends slapstick tween humor with a spark of surreal horror in his clever debut graphic novel. . ." -Publisher's Weekly Stan Yan Author, Illustrator, and Debut Graphic Novelist Stan Yan is a first generation American-born Chinese writer, illustrator, caricature artist, and instructor from Denver, Colorado, He helped cofound the Squid Works comic creator cooperative and is currently the co-regional advisor for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 9d
Horror is having a ✨moment✨

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Why Is Horror Having a Moment? Authors Alma Katsu and Becky Spratford Break It Down (Exclusive)
The horror genre is having a major moment in the world of books and publishing, and authors Alma Katsu and Becky Spratford are getting together to discuss why. The authors of 'Fiend' and 'Why I Love H...
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Lane Heymont @laneheymont.bsky.social · 11d
Even puppies LOVE horror! @sagapressbooks.bsky.social @raforall.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social @joemts.bsky.social
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Maxwell I. Gold @cybergodwrites.bsky.social · 11d
Even Otto loves his copy of “Why I Love Horror” edited by Becky Spratford. 🙂
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Lila Denning @vantine.bsky.social · 11d
It’s another @thetobiasagency.bsky.social promotional box. @laneheymont.bsky.social knows his stuff!
Be Gay! Do crafts! Buy CRAFTING FOR SINNERS by @horrorbookstore.bsky.social !! It looks like so much fun! Crumpet approved!!
Picture of promotional box for book crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer box contains book knitting needles handmade knitted pouch keychain with fake vile of blood and custom tape measure. Box is black and filled with black yarn for packing. Image of title page of book crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer autographed and includes message. Be gay do crafts. Picture of dark brown lion, head, rabbit, sniffing books crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer and why I love horror by Becky Spratford Picture of dark brown lion, head, rabbit, sniffing books crafting for sinners by Jenny Kiefer and why I love horror by Becky Spratford
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 12d
Out Now!

Written by preschool therapist Ryan Allen with illustrations by @zoepersico.bsky.social , BROTHERS ARE NOT FOR HITTING helps children recognize signs that they are about to hit, and teaches great techniques and positive alternatives to stay safe and have fun.
Written by preschool therapist Ryan Allen Illustrated by Zoe Persico BROTHERS ARE NOT FOR HITTING About the Book Hands are powerful, amazing tools for playing . . . but hands are not for hitting our friends and family! Wherever Laila goes, her adorable brother Reggie is always close behind. At school, church, even the bath! But on a trip to the zoo, when Laila feels too excited, impatient, overwhelmed, or reluctant to leave, her body tells her it's time to hit! How can Laila find better ways to express her emotions and be safe with her hands?
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Jacqui Lipton @jacquilipton.bsky.social · 12d
I'm not on social media much these days but I thought I'd re-emerge from the ether to celebrate @tzippymfa.bsky.social's new deal with @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social for her sophomore MG novel AGAIN to be edited by Emma Sakamoto. Congrats to all! @thetobiasagency.bsky.social
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Jacqui Lipton @jacquilipton.bsky.social · 12d
While we're celebrating book news, @lynmillerlachmann.bsky.social's YA novel EYES OPEN with @lernerbooks.bsky.social (ed. Amy Fitzgerald) has been named an Honor Book in the 2025 Social Justice Literature Awards: sites.csulb.edu/l-sr/books/b... Congratulations to all!! @thetobiasagency.bsky.social
ILA's Literacy & Social Responsibility Special Interest Group - Literacy & Social Responsibility Book Award
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 12d
Happy pub week to Chatham Greenfield! TRY YOUR WORST is the best back-to-school read!

📚 About the Book 📚
I Kissed Shara Wheeler meets The Agathas in this cozy mystery about rivals who must find out who has been framing them for crimes they didn't commit.

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Lane Heymont @laneheymont.bsky.social · 13d
Be there because I will be!
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 13d
Our September AMA is tonight at 7:00 Eastern! Bring your questions and join us here:
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 13d
Our September AMA is tonight at 7:00 Eastern! Bring your questions and join us here:
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Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social · 13d
The @SimonKids Read & Learn video for my upcoming #graphicnovel, THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG is live! Listen to me narrate the first two chapters! Find it on the Simon Kids YouTube channel at youtu.be/UkKVTrwGBko...

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Anna of Thistle Moon @thistlemoon.bsky.social · 13d
Loved working on this cover, with the most wonderful people! Congrats Ruby!
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 29d
Happy #bookbirthday to AN EMBROIDERY OF SOULS by Ruby Martinez.

A perfect blend of magic, mystery, monsters and romance. Plus, look at that cover by @thistlemoon.bsky.social 😍

#booksky #Yafanyasyromance
"Richly woven with magic, intrigue, and romance. Prepare to be utterly enchanted."—Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes OUT NOW
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Lila Denning @vantine.bsky.social · 15d
It’s out today! WHY I LOVE HORROR edited by @raforall.bsky.social Check out that TOC! @sagapressbooks.bsky.social @laneheymont.bsky.social @thetobiasagency.bsky.social
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 15d
Why I Love Horror is a love letter to the horror genre from many of the most influential and bestselling authors in the industry....and it's OUT NOW!

Get yours here ⬇️
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Why I Love Horror is a love letter to the horror genre from many of the most influential and bestselling authors in the industry Out Today Get yours now! *“Spratford, well-known in the library world as a horror expert, has gathered the most important voices in the genre today…The results are illuminating, moving, and inspiring.” -Booklist, starred review "A big, squishy blood-soaked love letter to horror that fans of the macabre and the dark should devour." -Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of Mexican Gothic "Becky Spratford is your favorite horror author's favorite librarian.” -Jenny Kiefer, author of This Wretched Valley and Crafting for Sinners “A truly remarkable achievement." -Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke
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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 15d
THIS WEDNESDAY - Sept. 24, we're answering more questions and creating more bad sound bites during our AMA LIVE at 7:00 P.M. Eastern!

Comment with your questions or bring them to the event! See you there.

#writingcommunity #writersky #querying

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