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Kelly Dyksterhouse @kellydhouse.bsky.social · 2d

A fun perk of being a literary agent is that we get copies of our clients' books! My shelves are currently bursting with those copies, and I need more room (for more copies of more clients' work, yay!) So be on the lookout in the coming weeks for some amazing #FREEBooks!

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Jess Brallier @chesterfieldjess.bsky.social · 4d

"They like my journal!" - Tina

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A Review: Tuck and Tina and the Lost Fortune

H ow delightful it was to find in my mailbox a package containing Tuck and Tina and the Lost Fortune written by my kidlit agency sibling Jess Brallier, illustrated by Jack Keely, and released by...

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The 24/7s @kidlit247s.bsky.social · 2d

Good #writing advice, @kellydhouse.bsky.social!

Kelly Dyksterhouse @kellydhouse.bsky.social · 3d

Many #writers get stuck because they mentally treat their #roughdraft like a more finished draft. Let go of that. It’s called a ROUGH draft for a reason. Give yourself permission to write poorly, explore the story, go down rabbit holes. There will be time to perfect the story later.

#writinglife

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Serendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton on their recent book deal with Nancy Paulsen Books (@penguinkids.bsky.social / @nancyrosep.bsky.social)!

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 8d

💙 Today is Bullying Prevention Day! AASL joins educators and librarians everywhere in championing safe, welcoming libraries for all. Spread kindness and take a stand against bullying—together we make a difference. #AASL #BullyingPrevention #SchoolLibraries https://bit.ly/4nMkZVn

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Jo Renfro - Peg Gets Plucky coming in March 2025/Kidlit @jorenfro.bsky.social · 12d

#kidlitartpostcard day snuck up on me! I’m Jo and I love creating stories and art that kids of all ages can connect to. My portfolio website is jorenfro.com and I’m rep’d by @swekstein.bsky.social

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 11d

This month’s featured agents: Jazmia Young of @cbcreative.bsky.social & Tanusri Prasanna of DeFiore & Company!

Jazmia: "I love soft and lyrical language that feels like your heart is being cradled.”

Tanusri: “Plot-driven & character-driven PBs, humor, dry wit, twisty endings.”

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 10d

Delighted to meet up with Jack Wong during my visit in Halifax. His most recent book: THE MUSIC INSIDE US, with James Howe, with Abrams Books for Young Readers.
jackwong.ca/the-music-in...
#KidLit #CanKidLit

Selfie of two people smiling at the camera: Debbie Ridpath Ohi and Jack Wong. They are standing outside with a tree behind them.

Book cover for The Music Inside Us: Yo-Yo Ma & His Gifts to the World, written by James Howe and illustrated by Jack Wong. The illustration shows a young Yo-Yo Ma playing the cello against a blue sky background, wearing a white shirt and brown bow tie.

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Mark Wilson @mwilsonillo.bsky.social · 10d

A little recap of the first 4 Inktober prompts! Decided to keep it simple this year due to all the irons I've got in the fire at the moment!
#inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart #inktobear

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Sheri Bentley @birthdaygirl.bsky.social · 12d

Mychal is perfect for this role! Exciting... ❤️

Liz Nealon @liznealon.bsky.social · 14d

Such happy news!

‘Reading Rainbow’ to Return, With New Host Mychal Threets | KQED

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Kelly Dyksterhouse @kellydhouse.bsky.social · 14d

I’m coming off 2 weekends with book people, and I’m in awe of the contagious nature of creativity. It’s not jealous or possessive, but giving and uplifting. My mind is swirling with possibility and I’m reminded of the value of surrounding myself with those who seek wonder and the joy of Story.

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The 24/7s @kidlit247s.bsky.social · 17d

Dionna Mann was super excited to see her MG novel, Mama's Chicken & Dumplings, on the shelf of Commerce Street Books, a brand new indie bookstore owned by Phil Lorish (pictured here). It's located on West Main St. in Charlottesville, right where Dionna's story takes place!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 20d

Every year on #PunctuationDay, I realize once again how many comics I've created about punctuation (but also how many more I need!). 😁

Cartoon of people sitting in a circle at a meeting. One says, “…and then she called me a drama queen! Can you believe it!” with text dialog followed by lots of exclamation marks. Another responds, “How insensitive!” again with lots of exclamation marks. Among other remarks is also “I’ve tried using semicolons instead, but it just isn’t the same!” (Again, with a shower of exclamation marks). A sign nearby reads, “Punctuation Misuse Support Center – Exclamation Mark Group!! Wednesdays 7–8 pm.” Artwork by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 20d

From my sketchbook today: how I feel just before checking the headlines each day.

Pen: Pentel Pocket Brush.
Pencil: Caran D'ache Luminance 6901

Sketchbook page showing rough illustration of person nervously starting to open laptop. Handwritten text reads "How I feel just before checking the headlines each day."

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Rocky Mountain Chapter of the SCBWI (RMC-SCBWI) @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social · 19d

We're in the home stretch for registration for the 2025 Letters & Lines Conference (October 18-19), which closes October 5th. You don't want to miss our keynotes, Sophie Blackall and LeUyen Pham! To see the rest of our stellar faculty and learn more go to www.scbwi.org/events/lette...

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Amy Fitzgerald @amyarielfitz.bsky.social · 19d

Today marks another Things That Happened Thursday: in which I post about stuff I meant to post about earlier.

First up: Shafaq Khan's middle grade debut, ZEYNA LOST AND FOUND, was selected for the American Booksellers Association's Indies Introduce program!
www.bookweb.org/indies-intro...

Cover image for ZEYNA LOST AND FOUND by Shafaq Khan. Full-color illustration of a girl running through a marketplace at night, holding a shining red jewel aloft in her right hand, while two other kids trail her

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Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you SO much for visiting us!! 🥳

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 28d

First time to @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social! Jennifer and Aerie added a whole heap of books to my TBR (thanks!) and there’s a signed copy of ATTACK OF THE SCONES for whoever shows up first. Bon appétit, Houston!

#kidlit #indiebookshop #booksky #shopindie #shopsmall

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Kelly Dyksterhouse @kellydhouse.bsky.social · 23d

I’m enjoying a quiet morning at the SCBWI Carolinas fall retreat watching these three fishermen cast in one direction, oblivious to the fish jumping consistently behind them. Perfect snapshot of narrative distance working in real time. #povmatters #writingcraft #writinglife #morningmeditation

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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 23d

Hopeful books for difficult times

buff.ly/nWN7xap via A Kid's Book A Day

#ReadYourWorld #KidLit #hope #racism

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Mónica Mancillas Author @monicamancillas.bsky.social · 29d

Happy Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month! To kick things off, I'm sharing some of my book titles, but please know that there are many, many amazing books out there by Latine creators. Be sure to check out the last slide for recs on where to find more!

#hispanicheritagemonth #latinxbooks #kidlit

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨

I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums!

Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com
I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Three kids riding on a back of a giant anteater. One is taking a photo of the anteater’s face, middle kid is happily raising hands in the air, third kid is afraid to fall from anteater’s tail. The anteater is very unhappy and cranky

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The 24/7s @kidlit247s.bsky.social · Sep 13

We found Dionna Mann's #kidlit interview with artist extraordinaire Sophia Green (rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social) a delightful read, and so wanted to share. Check it out! www.dionnalmann.com/interviews-b...

Welcome, Sophia Green, Kidlit Artist Extraordinaire!

(c) Sophia Green, sophiascribbles.com

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The 24/7s @kidlit247s.bsky.social · Sep 10

We can't wait to read it!

The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · Sep 2

From Jess Brallier and client Jack Keely comes the first installment in the new TUCK AND TINA series: TUCK AND TINA AND THE LOST FORTUNE.

Grab a copy and get ready to meet your adorable new friends 🐭

www.simonandschuster.com/books/Tuck-a...

Jess Brallier, Jack Keely
"Heartwarming and hilarious!" - Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Tuck and Tina and the Lost Fortune

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Marguerite/Peg Turley @margueriteturl2.bsky.social · Sep 4

I got this amazing press box today for The Silenced by @dianawallachauthor.bsky.social
a book I read earlier in the summer and devoured very quickly! Just a fantastic read! I can’t thank @thetobiasagency.bsky.social enough for all of these goodies! The silenced comes out on Sept 16! #books

A press box for The Silenced book by Diana Rodriguez Wallach that has a finished copy of the book bookmark signed bookplate

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Kelly Dyksterhouse @kellydhouse.bsky.social · Jul 22

Middle Grade is very much not dead…so many fantastic books to read and no where near enough time!

School Library Journal @slj.com · Jul 22

42 Stellar Middle Grade & Hi-Lo Titles | SLJ 2025 Stars So Far
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42 Stellar Middle Grade & Hi-Lo Titles | SLJ 2025 Stars So Far

From rollicking fantasy to heartbreaking realism, these excellent additions to the middle grade and hi-lo genres will have something for every tween to enjoy.

www.slj.com

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