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A full service literary agency repping the best books in the world since 1981. (Not that we are biased). We LOVE books and their creators! www.andreabrownlit.com
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Happy Wednesday! We created a starter pack of ABLA authors & illustrators just for you! We are HUGE fans of these humans.

Note: We’re still adding to this list, which has been created by an enthusiastic assistant and not AI, so if you see that someone’s missing let us know! 😊

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It's a Kirkus star for THIS IS NOT A SLEEPY BEAR BOOK written by Brian Gehrlein, illustrated by Jennifer Harney!

🌟 “A standout read-aloud that definitely will not put readers to sleep.” 🌟

Read the full review here

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“The zany humor of the story resolves with almost surprising tenderness and lessons about friendship and flexibility. A standout read-aloud that definitely will not put readers to sleep.” - a Kirkus starred review for This Is Not A Sleepy Bear Book!
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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🎨 Spotlight on Jacob Souva!

Jacob's Illustrator Page

Jacob is represented by Jen Rofé (@jenrofe.bsky.social) and is open to imaginative picture books and colorful board books.

@jacobsouva.bsky.social
A girl climbs a ladder in black and white to make a creative pronouncement — many colors and objects swirl around A pillbug plays the banjo in the garden to a toe-tapping tune A boy in vintage clothing holds onto an orange balloon as it lifts off over the city A podium with robots after a bot battle (from Whirby, HarperCollins)
November 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Ask the Agent Question of the day: What would I tell people who query “too soon”? Well, I’d tell them the story of when I tried out for Teen Jeopardy!

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November 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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marchsoloway.bsky.social
Reading #queries this morning and seeing a trend that thrills me:

Southern Gothic!

I love a good Southern Gothic and want to add one to my list.

#JMSQueryBoxTrends

P.S. Almost through Sept queries, still have Oct (and ~1000 more to read), plus a few from earlier that I’m still considering.
November 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social
An excerpt from SQUIRREL - my latest (and first) nonfiction book for adult readers! Hope you enjoy this bite!

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🐿️🌍 Natural History

thewalrus.ca/why-squirrel...
Why Squirrels Drive Us Absolutely Nuts | The Walrus
They’re tiny agents of chaos and they know it
thewalrus.ca
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Someone doesn't seem happy that it's raining. (Work in progress.) #illustration #kidlitart

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A puppy wearing a raincoat is sitting under a tree.
November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Mychal Threets and illustrator Lorraine Nam’s “affectionate picture book” I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY showcases “that among a library’s greatest treasures are the people who find their place within its walls”
I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy by Mychal Threets
A librarian who looks very much like debut author Threets—the viral literacy advocate and host of a rebooted Reading Rainbow—kic...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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This week's book deals!

🦜LAS CHACHALACAS and its sequel, both picture books, by Marissa Valdez

✈️ An untitled picture book biography of Katherine Sui-Fun Cheung, written by Cheryl Kim, illustrated by Nicole Wong

🛼MY ROLLER SKATES, a picture book, written by Meg Medina, illustrated by Leo Espinosa
This week's book deals for Meg Medina, Cheryl Kim, and Marissa Valdez
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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I'm a bit late but Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media.
I'm available for picture books, board books & covers!
Thank you!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
An illustration of a woman performing a puppet show, drawn in mixed media.
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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November #kidlitartpostcard day is here! Hello art directors and editors, my name is Phoebe Zeng, an illustrator based in Australia. You can find more of my work on phoebecreates.com.au

I'm represented by @sallymkim.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social .
This is an illustration designed as a postcard for the kidlit community from the illustrator Phoebe Zeng ,whose represented by Sally Kim of Andrea Brown literary agency. Phoebe's website is phoebecreates.con.au . The illustration depicts A woman in bright pink dress walks into a classroom full of children in school uniforms being mischievous. A bucket of water is falling on her head and looks like it's because a girl hiding behind the door is trying to prank her. A boy is writing "No" on the blackboard next to a list of homework tasks. A boy on the left is sleeping by his desk with a book on his face, two girls on the foreground are talking to each other and gigging. A boy on the right is sleeping with head on the table ,while a girl is putting a picture of a dog on his back .on his right ,a girl is looking at the woman in pink dress ,not knowing someone had put a picture of a cat on her back .
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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mightypigeon.bsky.social
Almost forgot to share this here too! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone! I love stories about communities and all the beautiful people who make them up. I’m repped by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. You can see more of my work here: www.DanamarieHosler.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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You've got to see Lauren Kate's GORGEOUS cover reveal for WHITE LIGHTS with Cosmo! It also includes an excerpt 👀 www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainmen...
Exclusive: Lauren Kate's ‘White Lights’ Cover Reveal and Excerpt Has Us Seeing Angels Again
The bestselling author is finally making her adult romantasy debut and it's absolute heaven!
www.cosmopolitan.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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crystalsmithart.bsky.social
Happy #portfolioday! I'm an illustrator addicted to nature & neon, wild stories & bright worlds 🐢🐋🍂

I illustrate picture books, board books, covers & more. Open for projects⭐️

Rep'd by
@jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

🎉www.heycrystalsmith.com

#kidlitart #illustration
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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theremaybecats.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. This illustration is from 'Maeve and The Meadow Mysteries' a story about a magical meadow, growing up and finding yourself, that I am currently developing.

theremaybecats.com
Agent: [email protected]

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November 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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wrenriosart.bsky.social
Hey #kidlitartpostcard !

My name is Wren, I’m an illustrator looking for new exciting projects! I love working with empathetic stories, magic and monsters!

I’m proudly represented by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social at Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

www.wrenrios.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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joncorbyart.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Jon, and I’ve been thinking about the Wild West. I love funny stories and am open to new projects.

@marchsoloway.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social is my fantastic agent and you can see more of my work at JonCorbyArt.com!
November 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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odnatamyara.bsky.social
It’s #kidlitartpostcard day!

My name is Yara, I’m a mixed-media illustrator looking for new exciting projects! I love using soft colors, textures and playing with shapes in my works.

I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
👁️👁️ odnatamyara.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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cindylozito.com
Of all the trees that transform and autumn, ginkgos are my favorite! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day 🍂 I am open to illustrating kids books and black-and-white interiors.
cindylozito.com
[email protected]
Happily rep’d by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
A scene of a young girl in a butterfly costume dressing up her toy rhino in a set of butterfly wings beneath a ginkgo tree losing its leaves in the wind
November 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Hey! It's #KidLitArtPostcard day. I'm an author/illustrator of books for kids. I try to work texture and color into everything I do. I love manuscripts that are quirky, funny, and have a load of heart. I'm rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.

✨ www.twofishillustration.com
A girl in black and white climbs a ladder and uses a bullhorn to make a creative proclamation. Lots of colored items and movement are coming out of the bullhorn.
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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adriakarlsson.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Adria - a queer, trans author/illustrator of books for kids! I’m interested in BB, PB, and CB.

I’m repped by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social and @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kiltart #cutpaper #autumnleaves
Kidlit art postcard in cut paper and dried fall leaves. Fairies grouped around a cauldron on a fall day.
November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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🎨 Spotlight on Boya Sun!

Boya's Illustrator Page

Boya is represented by Kelly Sonnack (@ksonnack.bsky.social). He is open to illustrating picture books.
a digital illustration of the characters Frog and Toad reading together under mushrooms a digital illustration of anthropomorphic animal characters walking through a futuristic city a digital illustration of an anthropomorphic dog and cat on a picnic date by a pond a digital illustration of anthropomorphic animals dancing in a forest of glowing trees
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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janeetrasler.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I write and illustrate board books, picture books, readers, and comics. I love quirky characters and projects that let me show a range of emotions.

Rep’d by Jamie Weiss Chilton, Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

#kidlitillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Two-color image of a small group of bugs enjoying the day. Eating leaves, running, taking a pet worm for a walk.
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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studiohoffmann.bsky.social
How smart are your pets? Our dog Mayo is really smart. Our other dog Noodle…not so much.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit.
November 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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nicolaschofield.com
It's an autumnal #kidlitartpostcard day!

The trees are busy changing colour & flinging leaves off in all directions. Huge piles sit around periodically crunchy and soggy. Winter is approaching fast!

🌐 Nicolaschofield.com

Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart
Kidlitart postcard illustration by Nicola Schofield of a forest of trees that change in colour, left to right, from prinks and oranges, through shades of green, to black and bare. Small figures and scenes can be seen through the trees in various places.
November 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Happy Wednesday! We created a starter pack of ABLA authors & illustrators just for you! We are HUGE fans of these humans.

Note: We’re still adding to this list, which has been created by an enthusiastic assistant and not AI, so if you see that someone’s missing let us know! 😊

go.bsky.app/Rux2YKX
November 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM