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We are a full-service,boutique literary agency representing children's book authors and illustrators from novelty & PB to YA. Here to share #kidlit GOOD NEWS. 📚eastwestliteraryagency.com

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · Sep 12

East/West Literary is proud to be a sponsor of
Every Child a Reader as a member of the #literaryagent Circle of Sponsors www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #KidlitMegaFeed

Every Child a Reader Partners with Literary Agents on Literacy Initiatives

Every Child a Reader has created the Literary Agent Circle of Sponsors, an industry-wide endeavor that pairs agents with the literacy nonprofit's major initiatives.

www.publishersweekly.com

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 1d

We can’t wait either! #TLSky #Skybrarians #KidlitMegaFeed

Luciana Illustration @lucianaillustra.bsky.social · 1d

"Squirrel Draws Big Feelings" coming up next spring! ERin and I can't wait to share this story of big emotions and BIG ART - miles and miles long! - with you! written by @erindealey.bsky.social illustrated by me @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
@eastwestlit.bsky.social #picturebookillustrator

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 1d

It's a Happy DUDE. BE NICE. Book Birthday celebration + 4 Qs with author Sarah Scheerger and a BONUS Educator Guide = win-win!
erindealey.com/book-birthda...
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed #SEL
#SEL

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 1d

Yayy! @etraintalks.bsky.social Rocks!
Thank you for sharing DEAR EARTH...From Your Friends in Room 5 --illus. @lupencita.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social
#BeAnEarthHero

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Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t believe that it’s been TEN years with the best agent ever!!! Happy anniversary to us. Deborah Warren at East West has made my dreams come true! 💕📚😊🌟

eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 1d

Happy TEN Years and TWENTY books with @eastwestlit.bsky.social dear Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social. Looking forward to many more! artbydow.myportfolio.com/books-1

Dow Phumiruk - Books

Dow Phumiruk is a children's book illustrator.

artbydow.myportfolio.com

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 1d

Top 10 Arts Books for Youth @ala-booklist.bsky.social The Glass Pyramid / Jeanne Walker Harvey Illus. Khoa Le. @simonkids.bsky.social
Inviting text & airy illustrations combine in this thoughtful introduction to one of I. M. Pei’s most iconic constructions, the redesigned entrance to the Louvre.

eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 1d

Happy TEN Years and TWENTY books with @eastwestlit.bsky.social dear Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social. Looking forward to many more! artbydow.myportfolio.com/books-1

Dow Phumiruk - Books

Dow Phumiruk is a children's book illustrator.

artbydow.myportfolio.com

eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 2d

Out-of-this-world book signing with Antoinette Portis at Children’s Book World + TO ACTIVATE SPACE PORTAL, LIFT HERE #NealPorterBooks #KidlitMegaFeed

eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 5d

Congrats Jean Walker Harvey —
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/.... as seen in @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social

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Stephanie Campisi @stephcampisi.bsky.social · 8d

honestly such a fun read!

Joshua Pruett @zombietardis.bsky.social · 8d

So gratifying to see people enjoying my goofy little book

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Joshua Pruett @zombietardis.bsky.social · 6d

Excited to be panel’ing at my very first @lightboxexpo.com #phineasandferb DETAILS:

lightboxexpo.com/participant/...

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats Josh! @zombietardis.bsky.social

Joshua Pruett @zombietardis.bsky.social · 6d

Thrilled to be joining the @slj.com #dayofdialog to chat our new #phineasandferb graphic novel from @papercutzgn.bsky.social see below for details and how to register!

www.slj.com/event/school...

eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 6d

Join the DUDE. BE NICE virtual tour + #Giveaway! www.thechildrensbookreview.com/dude-be-nice... by Sarah Scheerger / Illus. Alex MacNaughton @penguinkids.bsky.social

Dude. Be Nice, by Sarah Scheerger | Awareness Tour

Get ready for giggles as we kick off the virtual book tour for Dude. Be Nice by Sarah Scheerger with Brent and Jamie Camalich.

www.thechildrensbookreview.com

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 6d

We stand (and sit) with authors @sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social
Check out their ALA Big Chair video on IG @ala-booklist.bsky.social
And of course, check out their JACOB books with Magination Press/ Illus. Chris Case. #WeAreWithTheBanned #KidlitMegaFeed

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 6d

This is adorable @laurenkerstein.bsky.social
—Yayy Rosie the Dragon & Charlie. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 7d

Books are for everyone.
#kidlit @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 6d

Amazing @jeannewharvey.bsky.social !!! Just like you. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 6d

What a delight to present our pb bio about IM and the Louvre, THE GLASS PYRAMID, at the National Building Museum
in D.C. We made paper pyramids & mini architecture books! Terrific group of educators & a gorgeous building! @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

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Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you Smithsonian National Postal Museum! We celebrated #InternationalArchitectureDay with THE GLASS PYRAMID about IM Pei & the Louvre. Special shout out to the amazing Anne Matlock for organizing the engaging program! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 7d

GET READY FOR HALLOWEEN @albertwhitman.bsky.social @janetnolan.bsky.social Illus. Amy Zhing 🎃👻📚🎃 mailchi.mp/albertwhitma... #KidlitMegaFeed

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 7d

Author-illustrator @joebot.bsky.social Spiotto learned about axolotls through his kids. Spiotto became fascinated by them. He considered facts about axolotls when developing his new graphic novel Max, a Little Axolotl(Graphix)” www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social

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Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle @kbiddle.bsky.social · 9d

Enjoyed presenting about Nurturing Children at a Women's Conference. #EduSky, #teachers, #parents

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 9d

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.

Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.

https://www.ala.org/bbooks.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK Oct. 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 - Read for Your Rights. ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 9d

Full #bannedbooksweek interview with Chris Case,
@sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social et al here: www.youtube.com/live/LEm6hkb...

Freedom-to-Read Picture Books for Kids with "We Are Stronger Than Censorship"

YouTube video by EveryLibrary

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 9d

Kudos to @sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social Chris Case and all. #BannedBooksWeek @ala-booklist.bsky.social #ReadForYourRights

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · 13d

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! I'm Shiho Pate and I would love to illustrate more children's books. My debut author illustrator book is now out on submission too✨ Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work. I am represented by Deborah Warren at
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 13d

Save the dates, friends! Go see Antoinette Portis TO ACTIVATE SPACE PORTAL, LIFT HERE /Neal Porter Books— coming to
SoCal: Children’s Book World @vromansupstairs.bsky.social
& Mrs. Dalloway’s (Berkeley)

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 13d

Congrats #Debut #kidlit author Lynn Smith & JUST KEEP GOING on @cbsmornings.bsky.social
@sourcebooks.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed 🌟📚🌟