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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 22h

Thirteen-year-old Hannah has spent her entire life within the walls of Paradise, safe from those infected by the asteroid.

But a chance meeting with an outsider leaves Hannah changed—in more ways than one—and at risk of losing her loved ones forever.

#SciFiPit #SFPit #MG #NovelInVerse #Q

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 1d

Ooo...I would read this!

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 1d

When a rip in spacetime causes wormholes and other cosmic oddities to start popping up in town, twelve-year-old Mackenzie must balance homework and babysitting with time jumping squirrels—and keep her loved ones safe, no matter the cost.

#SciFiPit #SFPit #MG #Epistolary #Q

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! I'll look out for yours as well.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 1d

One more day! Is anyone else planning to participate in #SFPit?
#kidlit #amwriting

#SFPit @scifipit.bsky.social · Aug 25

Dear friends, writers, #agents, interstellar travelers, interdimensional aliens, and otherwise paradoxical time hoppers!

We would like to invite you to set your favorite time-traveling device to October 21st, 2025, for the pitch event dedicated to Science Fiction, #SFPit! 🧵

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 3d

I did this today. The first seeds of a new project. It feels good to be writing again. #kidlit #justwrite

Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 3d

Whether the words fall from your fingers like autumn leaves in a windstorm, or it's more like pulling teeth, put your pen to paper (or fingers to the keyboard) and let the words fly.

#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 5d

Played trivia with my library coworkers and one of the questions was "name the first three books in the Percy Jackson series." Still can't believe we forgot The Titan's Curse! #kidlit #booksky

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, I know librarians who are trying to use AI for good and are oftentimes successful. But most still have a healthy skepticism, especially when it comes to artistic expression and misinformation. #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 7d

That's disappointing. I'm hopeful that people are still learning how to identify AI generated content and eventually, we'll see less of it on display. #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 7d

We need to reclaim the em-dashes. I completely agree. #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 7d

A season can go on for years as a kid! #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 7d

More quiet time is a definite plus! #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 7d

I agree. It's purely psychological but I feel happier knowing the days are getting longer each day rather than shorter! #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 7d

Fall has its own sensory elements unlike any other season! #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 7d

Great idea! #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 7d

I wrote a MG story where the beauty of nature lays in stark contrast to the closed-off, bare-boned world of my MC. I think it helps add tension and motivates my MC to take action in order to change her circumstances. #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 8d

I was super excited to find this book waiting for me on the holds shelf! Favorite quote so far: "I can't give you privilege, opportunity, or experience. I can't give you status or power. But I can give you knowledge and encouragement." ❤️
#kidlit #booksky

Cover of the book Write Through It by Kate McKean.

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Jenn Moudahi @jennmoudahi.bsky.social · 8d

What a fun way to wrap up the #SeasonsOfKidlit Trick or Treat event 😍 🎃 www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...

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...

www.seasonsofkidlit.com

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 8d

Beautiful cover and sounds like a lovely story!

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 9d

Frasier is a favorite. It has some great comedic scenes, especially with David Hyde Pierce.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 9d

"The presenter just canceled."
#libraries

Thomas Knowlton @thomasknowlton.bsky.social · 9d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:

“The bugs ate books.”

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 9d

"So...I read it."

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 10d

Yes, every time!

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 10d

Exactly! Querying is important but doesn't exactly nurture creativity.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 10d

Does anyone else feel like they're in querying mode or writing mode, but never both? I wish I could find a happy balance between the two! #kidlit #booksky

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 11d

Because someone has to write the next great American novel. 😂

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