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Amy Chini

@amychini.bsky.social

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#Kidlit writer and sometimes illustrator, making things since 1980. Send me all the vegan things. #FallWritingFrenzy 2024 Winner #KidLitVibes 2023 Winner #SprinFlingKidLit 2023 (HM) 12th annual #Halloweensie (HM) www.amychini.com

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 2d

What book did you read as a kid that you still think about?

I feel like if I re-read Island of the Blue Dolphins, I’ll learn or remember something about myself that I’ve forgotten.

Anyone want to reread a book you loved & share what you discover? Which one?

#kidlit #iamwriting #writingcommunity

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 4d

Brutal.

Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 7d

Hey pre-agented friends. Check out this awesome opportunity to submit to @mmanlove.bsky.social!

Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 9d

Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...

Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 10d

Head over to Bookshop.org for 20% off banned books thru October 19th! These two caught my eye. 😍

Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · 12d

Big kudos to @briangehrlein.bsky.social for his Starred Review for #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook! Available for pre-order, so get out there and pre-order! You’ll love it!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hey @abicushman.com, check out what my daughter brought home from her school library last week. 😀

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · Aug 15

Popping in with a new drawing- this one from a cool Procreate course I’m taking. #amillustrating

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · May 22

Yes!!! 🧟‍♀️

Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · May 20

Tagging my treehouse buds:

@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social @haloteachlearn.bsky.social @citlali.bsky.social @staceystories.bsky.social @suemt.bsky.social

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · May 20

Hey #kidlit folk! Our friend @jerroldconnors.bsky.social has a book coming out TOMORROW!

Go pre-order Jim!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · May 19

A drawing diff from my usual style.

Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · May 19

Hey, if you’re looking to back a cool kid lit project, check it out!

Help these folks get to the next stretch goal!

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Let's Go! A Kids Comics Anthology for readers of all ages!

Join 31 international creators working together to make this adventurous comic anthology for young readers of all ages!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · May 15

Wow!

Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · May 15

I haven’t posted in a while, but come tonight to remind everyone to eat polenta.

It’s cheap. It’s delicious. Your forearms will get ripped in the process.

Make a puttanesca. Be happy.

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · May 2

Also, my daughter took Rosemary Long Ears to share with her class, and then the next day, her friend brought in a different one of your books (Stack the Cat I think) Little mini author study going on in the first grade!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · May 2

You’re welcome! Sadly, we missed you by about 20 minutes, but we did pick up a signed copy of your book, and I get to return this week to snag a tote!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · May 2

@haloteachlearn.bsky.social this made me think of your art!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · Apr 26

Heads up #kidlit #writingcommunity!

If you are in San Diego, check out #SDBookCrawl this weekend… Today at The Book Catapult in South Park, Susie Ghahremeni @boygirlparty.bsky.social will be signing her new picture book, and Dave Eggers will be there later this afternoon!

susie ghahremani (@boygirlparty.bsky.social)

Artist, children’s book author / kidlit illustrator, Boygirlparty Etsy. She/her 💌 i love snail mail, indie rock, fountain pens, wilderness. vegetarian, scbwi, RISD alum. BLM, love is love, read to kid...

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · Apr 25

New blog alert!! Go support @staceystories.bsky.social! She’s a fantastic writer and knock-out human!

Interview: Cynthia Mackey— If A Bumblebee Lands On Your Toe — Stacey Bennett Ramirez | Kidlit

Thanks for coming to check out my brand new blog! I’m excited for this to be a space for updates, musings, lists, travelogues, and more. I’m especially keen to chat with and help boost writer...

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · Apr 24

Hey #writingcommunity & #kidlit community!

I urge you to consider adding your name to this open letter to Harper Collins. Deadline to do so is Monday, April 28!

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SIGNATURES NEEDED: Open Letter to HarperCollins

On April 3, 2025, Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, Macmillan Publishers, Simon & Schuster, and Sourcebooks sent a letter to Congress in support of the Institute of Library and Museum Service...

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · Mar 14

Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · Mar 13

Making bookmarks for my little’s bday party!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · Mar 7

@scottslaterbooks.bsky.social Saw your book FACE OUT out in the wild!

Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · Feb 28

Been looking forward to participating in #economicblackoutday today and have already had THREE end-of-the-month or annual auto-pays process today.

How did I fail already? It’s only 10:30!

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Amy Chini @amychini.bsky.social · Feb 26

Check out my talented CP!

So exciting and so well deserved. Congrats to both!!

Citlali Martínez-Tolia @citlali.bsky.social · Feb 26

I am over the moon excited to share that I have am now represented by the amazing @karisutherland.bsky.social at k t literary.

Her faith in my work and vision for our joint adventure have me doing the happiest dance!

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#kidlit #pb #mg #amwriting #agented !!!

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