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Nicole Garnett

@teachertoauthor.bsky.social

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Former Pre-K teacher ➡ SAHM to 6 yo & 3 yo twins |kidlit author #SCBWI #holidaywritingcontest HM '22 #50preciouswords HM '23 #ChuckleChallenge Winner'24 &'25 www.nicolegarnett.com

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Feb 20

Eeek! I can finally share SOME of my exciting news! 🤗

I have signed with the amazing @amandacarbonell25.bsky.social at @belcastroagency.bsky.social !🥳

Amanda's enthusiasm and vision for my humorous #PB manuscripts is just... perfect 🥹

I'm agented!!! 🤩

Let's do this!! 👊
#writingcommunity #kidlit

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 24

I'm in a very "what extras can I do to make this happen?" phase. ✨️🕯🤞

Anyone know of any events happening soon with pitch to editor opportunities?

A few months ago, the thought would have terrified me, and now I'm like, "Let's freaking do this!" 👊
#writingcommunity #kidlit

two boys are dancing in a park with the words lets goooo !!!

ALT: two boys are dancing in a park with the words lets goooo !!!

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 19

Comet is tired of taking a backseat to Rudy.🦌 He wants to guide the sleigh and be in the spotlight for once! 🔦

When his sneaky plan actually works, Comet gets everything he wished for! 🛷
...or so he thought 🫣🌳💥🦆💥

#PosterPit #PosterPitA #CL

Comet Guides the Sleigh. A picture book by nicole garnett starring Comet. He wants the spotlight but will he shine?

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 19

Brainy Brenda loves to cook. But today is Gramma McBrains' 612th bday, and Mama says, “Only adults in the kitchen.” 😒

When Brainy Brenda decides to go AGAINST the adult's wishes, she hears the same phrase, “TOO MANY ZOMBIES IN THE KITCHEN!”
👀🫣🧟‍♀️🍽🧟‍♂️

#PosterPit #PosterPitA #CL

Too Many Zombies in the Kitchen. Where seasonings go shake shake poof, pots go bubble bubble bang. And bones go crack, crack, crumble. Coming soon to a publishing house near you! Family, self-discovery, dark humor, persistence. A picture book by nicole garnett

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 19

Brilliant, Nicole!!

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 19

After several failed attempts to prove she has a green thumb like her dad, Lila reluctantly accepts a cactus. 😬

By taking EXTRA "safety" measures, Wilfred🌵 would thrive👊

But when Lila wakes to a not-so green, mushy cactus, she realizes…
it happened again 😳

#PosterPit #PosterPitA #CL

I Killed a Cactus. A picture book by nicole Garnett. Tombstone with RIP Wilfred the prickliest of friends. Dark humor stem perseverance father/daughter duo

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 11

Thanks so much, Eleni!🤗

Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 11

Thank you, Stephanie! ☺️

Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 10

This manuscript will be going on sub very soon, so if you are interested, please comment here or reach out to my agent, @amandalitagent.bsky.social 🤗

Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 10

It's National Siblings Day! 🧒🏻🫶👧 and I'm feeling OUTRAGEOUS! (IYKYK😏)

Any #editors looking for a dark, humorous, sibling #PB!? 👀

Inspired by my own 3yo twins who often blame anyone/thing for THEIR mischief 🙃 This PB will have the whole family laughing and on their toes! 😳

#writingcommunity #kidlit

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 9

I love agent Adria Goetz's newsletter! Always so inspiring!

"BE OUTRAGEOUS!
Now is not the time to play it safe. Now is not the time to be a shrinking violet. Now is the perfect time to be outrageous."😏

Using these words as I revise my newest, OUTRAGEOUS #PB! 🌵💀

Be outrageous, #writingcommunity 🙌

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 5

Awe, I like that. thank you so much, Hajar 😊

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 4

I just went to cancel my membership on QueryTracker and looked up when I sent my first ever query. Next week will be exactly 3 years 🤯

In some ways, I wish I've accomplished more, but then I remember everything I've done, people I've met, and WOW! 🫶

#grateful #writingcommunity #kidlit

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 3

I'm just sharing it, but absolutely! Bitsy Kemper is the amazing one who put it all together :)

Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 3

Also, THANK YOU Bitsy Kemper for putting this list together! I can't imagine the time it takes, and it's sooooo amazing for all of us! Really appreciate it 🤗🫶

Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Apr 3

#writingcommunity! This is a HUGE opportunity! Check out this list!

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, even louder...

🗣SUBMIT THOSE MANUSCRIPTS TO PUBLISHERS WHILE QUERYING AGENTS!!! (I promise, it's okay 😉)

Good luck, my friends! ✨️🤞

#kidlit

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New Update: 100+ Publishers Ready to Discover YOUR Children’s Book! - Bitsy Kemper

Find over *80!!* publishers actively accepting children's books from #unagented writers! Come find one that works for you. #amwriting #kidlit Updated Jan 12, 2024

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KaitlynLeann7 @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social · Mar 28

#kidlit friends tag a friend to tell them about our FREE #springflingkidlit contest with great prizes!

Make sure to follow everyone in the thread. @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social & I can't wait to read your submissions.

All info here: sites.google.com/view/springf...

image with a dandelion stating the spring fling kidlit contest is almost here and to tag a friend to tell them you want to see them submit a story

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Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Mar 27

@christymandin.bsky.social thank you for such a beautiful and inspiring book! 🤗

Nicole Garnett @teachertoauthor.bsky.social · Mar 27

Sneak peak at the printables I created for this picture books: