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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying

@laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social

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Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. Avid reader and aerialist. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you sooo, sooo much, Stefanie! Truly appreciate it! ❤️

Stefanie Molina-Santos @agentstefanie.bsky.social · 6d

Had a chance to peek at Lucy Jean through a SCBWI critique - I don't have room for more PB on my list right now, but other #picturebook agents, take note of @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social !

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 6d

Reviewing my pitches from #DVPit and blown away by the total amount of engagement my #pb projects received (across all pitches):

🖍️Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen: 30 comments!
🐾Don’t Feed Winston: 20 comments
🪩Jordy the Fabulous Dog: 19 comments

Thank you #writingcommunity for the support!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 32m

The dapperist!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 1h

Decided Leo the Halloween Cat needed a hat and bow tie. If you’re questioning the decision to give fictional animals clothes, the answer is always yes. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity

Black cat in a jack-o-lantern with a top hat and bow tie

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 1h

Awww thank you!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 21h

Leo the Halloween Cat #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 22h

Meet Bartholomew the Blue Baby Dragon #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #kidlitart

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 1d

Gorgeous work!

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Anne Lipton, MD, PhD @annelipton.bsky.social · 2d

Golden submission opportunity with @ashleedani.bsky.social!

#SeasonsOfKidLit @authorhmacht.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social

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Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside!

Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 2d

LOL I literally looked it up right after you told me. It looks so adorable! Thanks for the tip.

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 2d

Lol an opera war sounds amazing

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 2d

Sameee! So cute!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 2d

Had a lovely weekend writing a story about George Washington hair pool presidents and pool mermaids. #pb #kidlitcommunity

a drawing of a cat dressed as a fish

ALT: a drawing of a cat dressed as a fish

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Maryanne @colantuono.bsky.social · 2d

I am a school librarian and I would love materials and supplies for the classroom. Please repost. Thanks so much. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 5d

This is a hilarious reference 😂. I love it. Great drawing.

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations on your success!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you for participating!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 5d

Today’s mermaid art project #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity #kidlitartpostcard

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you for participating!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 6d

Amazing! Love the lighting!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 6d

So here for this!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 6d

Yayyy super congratulations!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you! Let’s connect next pitch event to hype up each others work!

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 6d

Never give up! I’m rooting for you!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you sooo, sooo much, Stefanie! Truly appreciate it! ❤️

Stefanie Molina-Santos @agentstefanie.bsky.social · 6d

Had a chance to peek at Lucy Jean through a SCBWI critique - I don't have room for more PB on my list right now, but other #picturebook agents, take note of @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social !

Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 6d