Adam Blackman
@adamdblackman.bsky.social
Acquiring Editor (Cardinal Rule Press), Freelance Editor (developmental through proofreading at www.adamdblackman.com). Writer of PB and MG. Proud dad to 1 burgeoning tween (human) and 1 seriously adolescent bunny. #SCBWI #Kidlit
It's a #SCBWI bonanza for me this weekend. Starting in Los Angeles www.scbwi.org/events/los-a...
then back to Brooklyn to virtually join our Houston friends www.scbwi.org/events/month....
Gonna be a blast!
then back to Brooklyn to virtually join our Houston friends www.scbwi.org/events/month....
Gonna be a blast!
Los Angeles Region Working Writers Retreat 2025
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...
www.scbwi.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It's a #SCBWI bonanza for me this weekend. Starting in Los Angeles www.scbwi.org/events/los-a...
then back to Brooklyn to virtually join our Houston friends www.scbwi.org/events/month....
Gonna be a blast!
then back to Brooklyn to virtually join our Houston friends www.scbwi.org/events/month....
Gonna be a blast!
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If you want to support #FreeSpeech, scan the barcode below to donate a banned book.
#BornBehindBars is on #BannedWagon this year!
#BannedWagonBooks #BannedBooksWeek
#BannedBooksWeek2025
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @amandagorman.bsky.social @jacquelinewoods.bsky.social
#BornBehindBars is on #BannedWagon this year!
#BannedWagonBooks #BannedBooksWeek
#BannedBooksWeek2025
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @amandagorman.bsky.social @jacquelinewoods.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
If you want to support #FreeSpeech, scan the barcode below to donate a banned book.
#BornBehindBars is on #BannedWagon this year!
#BannedWagonBooks #BannedBooksWeek
#BannedBooksWeek2025
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @amandagorman.bsky.social @jacquelinewoods.bsky.social
#BornBehindBars is on #BannedWagon this year!
#BannedWagonBooks #BannedBooksWeek
#BannedBooksWeek2025
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @amandagorman.bsky.social @jacquelinewoods.bsky.social
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Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people, it's a success story with @adamdblackman.bsky.social!
Check it out here:
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#kidlit #amreading #amwriting #FWF #writing #books #stories #contests
Check it out here:
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#kidlit #amreading #amwriting #FWF #writing #books #stories #contests
October 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people, it's a success story with @adamdblackman.bsky.social!
Check it out here:
lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/a...
#kidlit #amreading #amwriting #FWF #writing #books #stories #contests
Check it out here:
lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/a...
#kidlit #amreading #amwriting #FWF #writing #books #stories #contests
#Teachers! Check out this great opportunity to bring writers to your classrooms!
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LGBTQ Writers in Schools
Since 2015, Lambda Literary and the NYC Department of Education have worked together to bring LGBTQ+ writers into classrooms across New York City. The LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program provides critica...
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September 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
#Teachers! Check out this great opportunity to bring writers to your classrooms!
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Calling #pb authors & illustrators. Join me for CREATIVE CONNECTIONS, a deep dive into author/illustrator collaborations.
Monday, September 29
8-9pm EST
SCBWI Member: $10
Non-Members: $15
Nebraska resident price: free
Register at:
www.scbwi.org/events/creat...
Monday, September 29
8-9pm EST
SCBWI Member: $10
Non-Members: $15
Nebraska resident price: free
Register at:
www.scbwi.org/events/creat...
Creative Connections with Adam Blackman
THE POWER OF TWO - We all know about the power of three. But when it comes to picture books, it takes two: text and art! The industry standard is that authors and illustrators work separately. Join us...
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September 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Calling #pb authors & illustrators. Join me for CREATIVE CONNECTIONS, a deep dive into author/illustrator collaborations.
Monday, September 29
8-9pm EST
SCBWI Member: $10
Non-Members: $15
Nebraska resident price: free
Register at:
www.scbwi.org/events/creat...
Monday, September 29
8-9pm EST
SCBWI Member: $10
Non-Members: $15
Nebraska resident price: free
Register at:
www.scbwi.org/events/creat...
How do you spell fall?
S-C-B-W-I!
My events page is now updated. I'm looking forward to meeting writers and illustrators from Houston to Washington!
Come join me at one of these great #SCBWI events.
www.adamdblackman.com#events
@scbwi.bsky.social
S-C-B-W-I!
My events page is now updated. I'm looking forward to meeting writers and illustrators from Houston to Washington!
Come join me at one of these great #SCBWI events.
www.adamdblackman.com#events
@scbwi.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
How do you spell fall?
S-C-B-W-I!
My events page is now updated. I'm looking forward to meeting writers and illustrators from Houston to Washington!
Come join me at one of these great #SCBWI events.
www.adamdblackman.com#events
@scbwi.bsky.social
S-C-B-W-I!
My events page is now updated. I'm looking forward to meeting writers and illustrators from Houston to Washington!
Come join me at one of these great #SCBWI events.
www.adamdblackman.com#events
@scbwi.bsky.social
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Heck yes. I've had an influx of high-word-count requests come in wanting to start within a couple of weeks (or worse: wanting to be DONE within a few weeks).
Editing takes time, so we often book out a bit. If there's an editor (or other professional) you know you want to work with, ask early!
Editing takes time, so we often book out a bit. If there's an editor (or other professional) you know you want to work with, ask early!
📢 Reminder to authors: Please book your editors in advance! 🙏
I had to turn down two authors recently that I really wanted to work with, because they needed someone to start right away, and I was booked.
#editor #developmentaleditor #fictioneditor #bookaneditor #writingcommunity #authorsky #books
I had to turn down two authors recently that I really wanted to work with, because they needed someone to start right away, and I was booked.
#editor #developmentaleditor #fictioneditor #bookaneditor #writingcommunity #authorsky #books
a woman with her eyes closed and the words please do this for me above her
Alt: A GIF of actress Sandra Bullock with her eyes closed and the words please do this for me
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September 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Heck yes. I've had an influx of high-word-count requests come in wanting to start within a couple of weeks (or worse: wanting to be DONE within a few weeks).
Editing takes time, so we often book out a bit. If there's an editor (or other professional) you know you want to work with, ask early!
Editing takes time, so we often book out a bit. If there's an editor (or other professional) you know you want to work with, ask early!
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I’m Regina Brooks, President of the Association of American Literary Agents and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency. I am so excited to invite you to the very first People of Publishing Conference (peopleofpublishing.bsky.social), happening Sept 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine in NYC.
September 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I’m Regina Brooks, President of the Association of American Literary Agents and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency. I am so excited to invite you to the very first People of Publishing Conference (peopleofpublishing.bsky.social), happening Sept 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine in NYC.
There's nothing quite like working on client manuscripts with Larry at my feet making happy honking sounds. #editing #mansbestfriend #bunnyluv #workfromhutch #kidlit
August 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
There's nothing quite like working on client manuscripts with Larry at my feet making happy honking sounds. #editing #mansbestfriend #bunnyluv #workfromhutch #kidlit
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The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest, illustrated by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social
my interview with author
@lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
#eduSky #booksky #kidlit 📚 #giveaway
The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest, illustrated by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social
my interview with author
@lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
#eduSky #booksky #kidlit 📚 #giveaway
Welcome Author Lynn Street – Giveaway Alert
Friends, it’s been a while since I hosted an author on my blog and I’m so pleased to share my interview with Lynn Street debut author of THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST, illustrated by…
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August 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest, illustrated by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social
my interview with author
@lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
#eduSky #booksky #kidlit 📚 #giveaway
The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest, illustrated by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social
my interview with author
@lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
#eduSky #booksky #kidlit 📚 #giveaway
Attention #Latinx Authors & Illustrators! Check out this wonderful opportunity to support your #schoolvisits. #kidlit
latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/school-visit...
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School Visit Fund — Latinx Kidlit Book Festival
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July 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Attention #Latinx Authors & Illustrators! Check out this wonderful opportunity to support your #schoolvisits. #kidlit
latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/school-visit...
latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/school-visit...
Bring the whole family to The Eleanor Roosevelt Center for a story time, crafts, tour, free copy of Lee Wind and illustrator Kelly Mangan's fantastic LIKE THAT ELEANOR from Cardinal Rule Press.
July 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Bring the whole family to The Eleanor Roosevelt Center for a story time, crafts, tour, free copy of Lee Wind and illustrator Kelly Mangan's fantastic LIKE THAT ELEANOR from Cardinal Rule Press.
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#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.
Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.
Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 2: REVIVING THE DEAD: Six Ways to Breathe Life into a Beloved (but Stale) Tale by Shannon Stocker(6/24/2025)
#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2
kaitlynleannsanchez.com
June 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.
Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...
Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.
Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!
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#kidlitzombieweek starts Monday! Do you have manuscripts you thought were dead? Join us to bring those zombies back to life w/ blog posts, discussions, & of course #prizes!
Check all the details out here: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity
Check all the details out here: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity
June 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
#kidlitzombieweek starts Monday! Do you have manuscripts you thought were dead? Join us to bring those zombies back to life w/ blog posts, discussions, & of course #prizes!
Check all the details out here: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity
Check all the details out here: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...
#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity
I admit. I delete a lot newsletters unread. But I'm sure glad I read the latest from #kidlit agent Sera Rivers. A lovely, affirming anecdote, great book recs, and etiquette tips for writers seeking representation. Good one @writeloudly.bsky.social !
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
June 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I admit. I delete a lot newsletters unread. But I'm sure glad I read the latest from #kidlit agent Sera Rivers. A lovely, affirming anecdote, great book recs, and etiquette tips for writers seeking representation. Good one @writeloudly.bsky.social !
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
Yes, they are @pjlibrary.org ! Yes, they are!
June 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Yes, they are @pjlibrary.org ! Yes, they are!
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Hi friends! It's the #bookbirthday for my new picture book, Like THAT Eleanor. It's a celebration of allyship, history, and kids having the power to make our world more fair. Illustrated by @kellyamangan.bsky.social #kidlit #pride
June 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Hi friends! It's the #bookbirthday for my new picture book, Like THAT Eleanor. It's a celebration of allyship, history, and kids having the power to make our world more fair. Illustrated by @kellyamangan.bsky.social #kidlit #pride
I'm looking forward to working with @scbwilongisland.bsky.social!
Though critiques are sold out, attendees get a (very) limited time exclusive submission opportunity with CRP and (somewhat less) limited time discount on freelance editorial.
Questions?
Reach out through www.adamdblackman.com
Though critiques are sold out, attendees get a (very) limited time exclusive submission opportunity with CRP and (somewhat less) limited time discount on freelance editorial.
Questions?
Reach out through www.adamdblackman.com
June 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I'm looking forward to working with @scbwilongisland.bsky.social!
Though critiques are sold out, attendees get a (very) limited time exclusive submission opportunity with CRP and (somewhat less) limited time discount on freelance editorial.
Questions?
Reach out through www.adamdblackman.com
Though critiques are sold out, attendees get a (very) limited time exclusive submission opportunity with CRP and (somewhat less) limited time discount on freelance editorial.
Questions?
Reach out through www.adamdblackman.com
Reposting now that we're closer to the date. Hope to see you all there!
Join Cardinal Rule Press in celebrating our new release LIKE THAT ELEANOR!
June 3rd (LAUNCH DAY), 1pm EST
Virtual reading by author @leewind.bsky.social
Sign up for this FREE event here: lnkd.in/gaUb6DZy
Preorder here: shorturl.at/LUBLF
June 3rd (LAUNCH DAY), 1pm EST
Virtual reading by author @leewind.bsky.social
Sign up for this FREE event here: lnkd.in/gaUb6DZy
Preorder here: shorturl.at/LUBLF
May 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Reposting now that we're closer to the date. Hope to see you all there!
Reposted by Adam Blackman
Check out the dynamic duo of author @leewind.bsky.social & illustrator @kellyamangan.bsky.social & their creation of the stunning PB - Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally - releasing June 3rd. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Cardinal Rule Press #interview #kidlit
May 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Check out the dynamic duo of author @leewind.bsky.social & illustrator @kellyamangan.bsky.social & their creation of the stunning PB - Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally - releasing June 3rd. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Cardinal Rule Press #interview #kidlit
JOIN me and @literallylynne.bsky.social for a Twice As Nice First Pages Event! Two Editors - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7 - 8:15 PM EST
More Information About the Event and Payment Information and Submission Information HERE:
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More Information About the Event and Payment Information and Submission Information HERE:
shorturl.at/Bnl5G
May 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
JOIN me and @literallylynne.bsky.social for a Twice As Nice First Pages Event! Two Editors - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7 - 8:15 PM EST
More Information About the Event and Payment Information and Submission Information HERE:
shorturl.at/Bnl5G
More Information About the Event and Payment Information and Submission Information HERE:
shorturl.at/Bnl5G
Join Cardinal Rule Press in celebrating our new release LIKE THAT ELEANOR!
June 3rd (LAUNCH DAY), 1pm EST
Virtual reading by author @leewind.bsky.social
Sign up for this FREE event here: lnkd.in/gaUb6DZy
Preorder here: shorturl.at/LUBLF
June 3rd (LAUNCH DAY), 1pm EST
Virtual reading by author @leewind.bsky.social
Sign up for this FREE event here: lnkd.in/gaUb6DZy
Preorder here: shorturl.at/LUBLF
May 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Join Cardinal Rule Press in celebrating our new release LIKE THAT ELEANOR!
June 3rd (LAUNCH DAY), 1pm EST
Virtual reading by author @leewind.bsky.social
Sign up for this FREE event here: lnkd.in/gaUb6DZy
Preorder here: shorturl.at/LUBLF
June 3rd (LAUNCH DAY), 1pm EST
Virtual reading by author @leewind.bsky.social
Sign up for this FREE event here: lnkd.in/gaUb6DZy
Preorder here: shorturl.at/LUBLF
Don't you just love seeing a cover and thinking "I remember the first draft"?
Congrats to long-time crit partner @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social for her beautiful debut made even more beautiful by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social published by Peachtree!
#kidlit
www.publishersweekly.com/9781682636046
Congrats to long-time crit partner @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social for her beautiful debut made even more beautiful by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social published by Peachtree!
#kidlit
www.publishersweekly.com/9781682636046
The Blue Jays That Grew a Forest by Lynn Street
The blue jay gets its due in this sharply written appreciation of the bird’s critically important symbiotic relationship with oa...
www.publishersweekly.com
May 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Don't you just love seeing a cover and thinking "I remember the first draft"?
Congrats to long-time crit partner @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social for her beautiful debut made even more beautiful by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social published by Peachtree!
#kidlit
www.publishersweekly.com/9781682636046
Congrats to long-time crit partner @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social for her beautiful debut made even more beautiful by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social published by Peachtree!
#kidlit
www.publishersweekly.com/9781682636046
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fun facts: 1) 5am Pacific is 8pm in Taiwan 2) I'll be on InstagramLive talking to Teachers of English in Taiwan on "Love of the Half-Eaten Peach" 3)Taiwan has gay marriage today 4) 2,500 years ago there was this amazing gay love story 5) #kidlit is powerful! www.instagram.com/iamleewind/ #lgbtq+
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May 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
fun facts: 1) 5am Pacific is 8pm in Taiwan 2) I'll be on InstagramLive talking to Teachers of English in Taiwan on "Love of the Half-Eaten Peach" 3)Taiwan has gay marriage today 4) 2,500 years ago there was this amazing gay love story 5) #kidlit is powerful! www.instagram.com/iamleewind/ #lgbtq+
Was delighted to see the amazing youth activists fighting book bans in www.bannedtogetherdoc.com We're in this together! #kidlit #aabb #libraries #bookstores #shopindie #teachers @ncte.org @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
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May 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Was delighted to see the amazing youth activists fighting book bans in www.bannedtogetherdoc.com We're in this together! #kidlit #aabb #libraries #bookstores #shopindie #teachers @ncte.org @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
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