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Kidlit Literary Agent at Bradford Lit, Middle School Math Teacher, PB author Repped by Jackie Kruzie, Living that “eat a cookie while you can” kinda life

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · Feb 7

Exciting news! I'm now booking #critiques for #pb and #mg manuscripts on my website! Check it out here to see pricing, testimonials, and book!

kaitlynleannsanchez.com/critiques-wi...

Please share with your #amwriting friends and happy #editing

#kidlit #picturebook #middlegrade

Critiques with Kaitlyn

Explore the options below for getting feedback on your picture book or middle-grade manuscripts from agent Kaitlyn Sanchez who has sold over 40 books in her first four years of agenting. Picture Bo…

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 16h

Hi #PortfolioDay — I’m Brian, repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social!
See what I’m up to at briankirbystudio.com/portfolio/
#kidLitArt #illustration #kidkit

A cartoon of a vampire unicorn hoarding blood oranges briankirbystudio.com

Cartoon of a tired dad holding an infant in a baby’s room at night, with a mom sleeping in another room across the hall. briankirbystudio.com

Carton of two kids on a stage, one staring at the reader while the other has a manic pillow fight with a blobfish. briankirbystudio.com

Cartoon of a dinosaur holding a taco, saying “mine” briankirbystudio.com

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 1d

Woohoo!

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Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social · 1d

I am thrilled to share my cover reveal for Sun, Moon, and Star! Retold and illustrated by your truly. Coming Feb 24, 2026. Published by Holiday House Books 📚

Link for more details: share.google/Pg3uHE4t2aSw...

#folktale #kidlit #picturebook

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Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social · 3d

These birds are a small glimpse into the world of Sun, Moon, and Star, my upcoming picture book with Holiday House 📚, being published on Feb. 24, 2026.

I’ve poured so much heart into this story, and I can’t wait to share the cover with you soon. 💛

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 5d

Hugs!!

KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

So happy to hear it was a great way to dive back in!

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Melissa Ruth Rotert -Order THE RIDDERS SERIES! @melruthwrites.bsky.social · 11d

Haven't done this one in a while bc I haven't been writing, but this is such a fun way to dive back in. #fallwritingfrenzy

Thank you @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social for inspiring me to get back to my passion after a break.

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

Woohoo! Can’t wait to read!

KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

Yay! Can’t wait to read!

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kwillettewrites.bsky.social @kwillettewrites.bsky.social · 11d

I participated in Fall Writing Frenzy 2025! 🤩🍂🎃🍁🎊

Look for my short excerpt, THE LONG ROAD HOME, at lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/f...

@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social @professoraixa.bsky.social

Good luck to all of the contestants!!! 🌟

#FallWritingFrenzy

Fall Writing Frenzy Entry Form 2025

Hello #FallWritingFrenzy Friends- Yahoo!! Our competition is finally here! Kaitlyn Sanchez (Fall Writing Frenzy creator and co-host), Aixa Perez- Prado (Fall Writing Frenzy guest judge), and I, Lyd…

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

wow live all that!!

KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

Yay! Can’t wait to read!

KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

Woohoo! Excited to have you as a part!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 11d

Just submitted my #FallWritingFrenzy contest entry!
Check out my YA horror story here: jynhall.com/writing.html
Tough story to write.
Pls note trigger warnings. 🫣😱

Thank you:
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
@professoraixa.bsky.social
for hosting this creative contest!

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

You all rock and I agree so cool to see the different perspectives-it’s one of my favorite things about it this contest!

KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

Woohoo! So excited to have you!

KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

Yay! Excited to read!

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Denise Seidman @deniseseidman.bsky.social · 11d

I just entered the #FallWritingFrenzy2025.
Check out my spooky story:
sidemansays.wordpress.com

Thank you,
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
@professoraixa.bsky.social

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

Woohoo!! Keep us posted about it Chris!

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Chris Garcia-Halenar @chrisgarhal.bsky.social · 10d

I wish I could but I'm in round 6 revision (hoping 6th time is the charm) of my novel that was inspired by my 2021 FWF entry.

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

Yay so excited to read it

KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · 6d

Yay! Can’t wait to read it!

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Lauren N. Simmons @laurennsimmons1.bsky.social · 10d

I didn't think I would, but I did! I entered the #FallWritingFrenzy contest! And regardless of the outcome, I love my MG/Agatha Christie-inspired entry 🥹

Thank you to @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social and @lydialukidis.bsky.social for organizing such a fun event!

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Becky Goodman @beckygoodman.bsky.social · 10d

Inspired by #FallWritingFrenzy! Thank you
@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social
@lydialukidis.bsky.social
@ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social
for this opportunity to create & connect!

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