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Emily Keyes

@esckeyes.bsky.social

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Founder of the Keyes Agency, LLC. Bookish. Short. Invisible Disability. Brooklyn, NY. She/her

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Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hi, new followers. I am Emily, a lone wolf literary agent wandering the streets of Brooklyn. Originally from New Haven, CT. Invisible disability, mental health, ace. I have an identical twin (and another sister). Looking for a Coven. Here are some books I have worked on recently.

Covers of 'We Kept Her in the Cellar" by WR Gorman, "Shooting for Stars" by Christine Webb, "The Skeleton Flute" by Damara Allen, "The Color of Sound" by Emily Barth Isler, "Hide and Seeker" by Daka Hermon and "Forsooth" by Jimmy Matejek-Morris.

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Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 10h

Aww that one trusting child. ♥️

Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 11h

"I hurt it getting out of jai--I mean bed."

Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 12h

I hurt my foot getting out of bed (it's not broken but it's swollen). I'm trying to think of a better lie to tell people if they ask why I am limping. My first thought was "shark attack" but I'm worried people will see through it.

a cartoon of winnie the pooh with his eyes closed and a red shirt

Alt: Gif of Winnie the Pooh with "think think think" text

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Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 3d

One of my least favorite parts of Publishing is being told of new ways authors are being scammed. 😞

Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 4d

www.parents.com/12-books-for... @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social

12 Books for Kids That Celebrate Neurodivergent Brains

These books smash stigma around neurodivergence, making them great reads not just for kids who are neurodivergent themselves but any kid who wants to learn more about how the brain works.

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Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 4d

Amazing!

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Jessica Whipple @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social · 4d

Wow, I'm delighted that Parents featured I THINK I THINK A LOT in a piece about books celebrating neurodiversity. Many other titles across all kidlit age categories are included--too many to tag! @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Jessica Whipple @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social · 5d

It's #OCDAwarenessWeek so I'll share poet and author Jordan Scott's very kind blurb about I THINK I THINK A LOT. It's inspired by my own #OCD.

@joseebisaillon.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social

Graphic that has this quote: "I think i think a lot is a powerful story of empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Whipple writes beautifully of OCD from a child's perspective and invites the reader into the intricacies of this world. I love this book so much because Whipple makes us think a lot, too, and we're so much better because of it. - Jordan Scott, poet and author of I talk like a river.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 7d

yearly reminder to people insisting that we view Christopher Columbus as "a man of his time" that *the people responsible for the Spanish Inquisition* thought Columbus was out of pocket

Thomas Lecaque @tlecaque.bsky.social · 7d

Christopher Columbus was dragged back to Spain in chains by a crusading knight, convicted of tyranny and immeasurable cruelty, pardoned by Isabella but banned from returning to Hispaniola.

Fuck Columbus.

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Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 7d

Los Reyes Catholicos weren't exactly liberal snowflakes and even they were like, "... this guy shouldn't be in charge."

Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 7d

Heard about so many scams lately... 😫

The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 7d

🚩🚩🚩 It sounds like the plot of a thriller, but clever scams targeting writers are on the rise. We’re here to explain how it’s happening—and how you can stay safe.

We’re also taking questions, which you can submit by preregistering for the event here: authorsguild.org/event/helpin...

Helping Authors Detect Cyber Scams - The Authors Guild

Scams targeting authors have exploded as criminals and disreputable companies seek to exploit the emotions and aspirations of writers. With AI capabilities making the scams smarter and more personaliz...

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Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 7d

i feel this

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NYCLU @nyclu.org · 7d

Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay, a day to honor the culture, heritage, and resilience of our Native American communities.

New York has a rich indigenous legacy and history - but there’s still more work to do to achieve equity and justice for indigenous people in New York ⤵️

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Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 7d

I am not in touch with the Italian-American side of my heritage, but hear me out. What if we let the Native People have this day (bank holiday and all) and we, like, really leaned into San Gennaro as our thing? Then everyone could have a parade? 🤔

Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 12d

Some are so gross that I feel dumb for buying them. They should let you buy one at a time.

Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 12d

There is also one on social media called Bouy, I think, that claims to be made for chronic illness. I am skeptical of Instagram marketing though.

Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social · 12d

I got a brand called Only Hydration and I liked the flavor but didn't feel as hydrated as when I took Liquid IV or Gatorade. So long as we are reporting back. Nuun I hated the taste of several flavors.
Sjogrens makes me so dry. I can feel a difference in my sinus when I drink certain ones. 🫠