Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying
@laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social
Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. Avid reader and aerialist. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
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Wow! So excited to see Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen made the top #pb post in #questpit (the second time since DV Pit)! Great job pitching, everyone, especially my fellow #kidlit authors. And thank you #writingcommunity for the love. Enjoyed reading through everyone’s pitches yesterday.
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Wow! So excited to see Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen made the top #pb post in #questpit (the second time since DV Pit)! Great job pitching, everyone, especially my fellow #kidlit authors. And thank you #writingcommunity for the love. Enjoyed reading through everyone’s pitches yesterday.
When strict pool president Georgia Washington faces revolution from playful Maritza the mermaid, she must learn fun and rules can coexist and that leadership is strongest when shared, or risk losing the pool she loves. Lots of George Washington hair, pool mermaid, and pool antics. #questpit ##q #pb
November 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
When his adopted mom forgets to feed him on time, worried Winston must trust that his food bowl will always be filled and that he doesn’t need to hoard, inhale, perform, or panic to receive the care he needs. A story about overcoming anxiety after food insecurity. #ownvoices #q #pb #questpit.
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
When his adopted mom forgets to feed him on time, worried Winston must trust that his food bowl will always be filled and that he doesn’t need to hoard, inhale, perform, or panic to receive the care he needs. A story about overcoming anxiety after food insecurity. #ownvoices #q #pb #questpit.
Jordy, a short-haired dog with a bald belly, wishes for warm, fabulous fur like his friends so he can play outside in the cold.
When a cozy hoodie unlocks a passion for fashion, JORDY THE FABULOUS DOG discovers true fabulousness comes with self-acceptance and embracing who you are. #questpit #q #pb
When a cozy hoodie unlocks a passion for fashion, JORDY THE FABULOUS DOG discovers true fabulousness comes with self-acceptance and embracing who you are. #questpit #q #pb
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Had a chance to peek at Lucy Jean through a SCBWI critique - I don't have room for more PB on my list right now, but other #picturebook agents, take note of @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social !
Reviewing my pitches from #DVPit and blown away by the total amount of engagement my #pb projects received (across all pitches):
🖍️Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen: 30 comments!
🐾Don’t Feed Winston: 20 comments
🪩Jordy the Fabulous Dog: 19 comments
Thank you #writingcommunity for the support!
🖍️Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen: 30 comments!
🐾Don’t Feed Winston: 20 comments
🪩Jordy the Fabulous Dog: 19 comments
Thank you #writingcommunity for the support!
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Had a chance to peek at Lucy Jean through a SCBWI critique - I don't have room for more PB on my list right now, but other #picturebook agents, take note of @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social !
Aspiring artist LUCY JEAN THE COLORING QUEEN creates magical masterpieces with her big box of crayons until she gets ONLY 3 at a restaurant! Can she still create a masterpiece with only yellow, blue, and red? A lyrical #pb about emotional regulation and creative problem-solving. #questpit #q
November 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Aspiring artist LUCY JEAN THE COLORING QUEEN creates magical masterpieces with her big box of crayons until she gets ONLY 3 at a restaurant! Can she still create a masterpiece with only yellow, blue, and red? A lyrical #pb about emotional regulation and creative problem-solving. #questpit #q
November 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Fun fact: Your local food bank can use your $25 donation to access enough food for over 100 nutritious meals.
Don’t ever look down at your donation, no matter its size. When we say “every little bit helps”, we mean it!
Don’t ever look down at your donation, no matter its size. When we say “every little bit helps”, we mean it!
Wait, how many meals?!?! | Whitney Alese
Get more from Whitney Alese on Patreon
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October 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Fun fact: Your local food bank can use your $25 donation to access enough food for over 100 nutritious meals.
Don’t ever look down at your donation, no matter its size. When we say “every little bit helps”, we mean it!
Don’t ever look down at your donation, no matter its size. When we say “every little bit helps”, we mean it!
Had fun practicing character turnarounds with my #pb character Lucy Jean 🖍️👑.
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
November 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Had fun practicing character turnarounds with my #pb character Lucy Jean 🖍️👑.
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
or to a food bank
foodbankcenc.org
#kidlitart #kidlitchat
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25 food boxes for Thanksgiving planned due to no SNAP
I have VENMO in my bio if you would rather help that way
🌲I also have Gift cards to help buy turkeys, milk, bread
🌲I appreciate any help
@craignewmark.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @jen.sheshed.rocks
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
I have VENMO in my bio if you would rather help that way
🌲I also have Gift cards to help buy turkeys, milk, bread
🌲I appreciate any help
@craignewmark.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @jen.sheshed.rocks
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
25 food boxes for Thanksgiving planned due to no SNAP
I have VENMO in my bio if you would rather help that way
🌲I also have Gift cards to help buy turkeys, milk, bread
🌲I appreciate any help
@craignewmark.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @jen.sheshed.rocks
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
I have VENMO in my bio if you would rather help that way
🌲I also have Gift cards to help buy turkeys, milk, bread
🌲I appreciate any help
@craignewmark.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @jen.sheshed.rocks
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
If you'd like to participate in the #writersagainsthunger November Write-A-Thon for Feeding America, you can join the team below. Commit to a word count goal, donate & share! Post throughout the month to raise money so no kid goes hungry during the holidays. #writingcommunity #kidlitchat #writersky
I'm supporting Feeding America!
To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you'd like to participate in the #writersagainsthunger November Write-A-Thon for Feeding America, you can join the team below. Commit to a word count goal, donate & share! Post throughout the month to raise money so no kid goes hungry during the holidays. #writingcommunity #kidlitchat #writersky
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I’m participating in a #writersagainsthunger fundraiser in Nov for Feeding America. My goal is $500 and I’m writing 25,000 new words across a few projects.
Event starts November 1st and donations of every size are appreciated! Even $5 can make an impact.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
Event starts November 1st and donations of every size are appreciated! Even $5 can make an impact.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
I'm supporting Feeding America!
To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org
October 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I’m participating in a #writersagainsthunger fundraiser in Nov for Feeding America. My goal is $500 and I’m writing 25,000 new words across a few projects.
Event starts November 1st and donations of every size are appreciated! Even $5 can make an impact.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
Event starts November 1st and donations of every size are appreciated! Even $5 can make an impact.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
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I’m participating in a #writersagainsthunger fundraiser in Nov for Feeding America. My goal is $500 and I’m writing 50,000 new words in my WIP. 💃🏻
Event starts November 1st and donations of every size are appreciated!
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
Event starts November 1st and donations of every size are appreciated!
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
I'm supporting Feeding America!
To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I’m participating in a #writersagainsthunger fundraiser in Nov for Feeding America. My goal is $500 and I’m writing 50,000 new words in my WIP. 💃🏻
Event starts November 1st and donations of every size are appreciated!
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
Event starts November 1st and donations of every size are appreciated!
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
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SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
October 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
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Did you know that over 1.3M active duty service members and veterans rely on SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families?
Now you know.
Now you know.
October 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Did you know that over 1.3M active duty service members and veterans rely on SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families?
Now you know.
Now you know.
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Many food banks also accept & distribute cat and dog food.
Many rescues & shelters also have food pantries.
(This is also important, because many people will cut back on quality & volume of food they eat. In order to keep their pets safe at home.) ❤️
Many rescues & shelters also have food pantries.
(This is also important, because many people will cut back on quality & volume of food they eat. In order to keep their pets safe at home.) ❤️
October 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Many food banks also accept & distribute cat and dog food.
Many rescues & shelters also have food pantries.
(This is also important, because many people will cut back on quality & volume of food they eat. In order to keep their pets safe at home.) ❤️
Many rescues & shelters also have food pantries.
(This is also important, because many people will cut back on quality & volume of food they eat. In order to keep their pets safe at home.) ❤️
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It is important to note that food banks usually prefer money donations over food donations. They need the money more, and know how to best use it to benefit those who need it, including obtaining food their own way. There are many reasons why money is best. Google around for explanations
October 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
It is important to note that food banks usually prefer money donations over food donations. They need the money more, and know how to best use it to benefit those who need it, including obtaining food their own way. There are many reasons why money is best. Google around for explanations
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If you're in a good position and want to donate to your local food bank or volunteer time, this is also a great way to look up your closest org to show up to.
I can't overstate how many people are going to be struggling in the next few weeks, we need to take care of each other.
I can't overstate how many people are going to be struggling in the next few weeks, we need to take care of each other.
October 26, 2025 at 3:39 AM
If you're in a good position and want to donate to your local food bank or volunteer time, this is also a great way to look up your closest org to show up to.
I can't overstate how many people are going to be struggling in the next few weeks, we need to take care of each other.
I can't overstate how many people are going to be struggling in the next few weeks, we need to take care of each other.
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If you're dealing with food insecurity with food stamps being cut off in November, you can find local food pantries at foodfinder.us
FindHelp also has food bank and pantry listings, as well as other mutual aid orgs and resources
findhelp.org
FindHelp also has food bank and pantry listings, as well as other mutual aid orgs and resources
findhelp.org
October 26, 2025 at 3:39 AM
If you're dealing with food insecurity with food stamps being cut off in November, you can find local food pantries at foodfinder.us
FindHelp also has food bank and pantry listings, as well as other mutual aid orgs and resources
findhelp.org
FindHelp also has food bank and pantry listings, as well as other mutual aid orgs and resources
findhelp.org
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🚨🚨 Please donate $ to your local food shelters, and call your congress critters. Millions of people will receive no funds for supplemental nutrition (SNAP) November 1. (1/2) www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
www.reuters.com
October 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🚨🚨 Please donate $ to your local food shelters, and call your congress critters. Millions of people will receive no funds for supplemental nutrition (SNAP) November 1. (1/2) www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
It’s sweater weather season!
October 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It’s sweater weather season!
700,000 people in NC risk losing SNAP benefits in Nov. 42 M rely on SNAP nationwide. That’s children, people with disabilities and the elderly. The existing resources are already strained, but you can still help. Donate, advocate, volunteer, share. #writersagainsthunger #kidlitchat #writingcommunity
700K NC families could lose food assistance amid shutdown. How to get help
More than a quarter-million North Carolina residents may also be in danger of losing WIC benefits if the government shutdown continues.
amp.charlotteobserver.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
700,000 people in NC risk losing SNAP benefits in Nov. 42 M rely on SNAP nationwide. That’s children, people with disabilities and the elderly. The existing resources are already strained, but you can still help. Donate, advocate, volunteer, share. #writersagainsthunger #kidlitchat #writingcommunity
Meet Arlo the Ghost and Jasper the Fox just in time for Halloween. What do you do to celebrate spooky season? #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlitauthor #kidlitchat #kidlitcommunity.
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Meet Arlo the Ghost and Jasper the Fox just in time for Halloween. What do you do to celebrate spooky season? #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlitauthor #kidlitchat #kidlitcommunity.
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This is such an important cause! 💖 Every little bit helps to fight hunger. Let's come together to support those in need! 🌟 #WritersAgainstHunger #SFF #CommunityLove
Hunger is unacceptable. On Nov 1, SNAP benefits will be cut for 40 M children, elderly, and those with disabilities. Food banks are already stretched thin due to funding cuts. Please donate AND share food banks links to #writersagainsthunger #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity #sff
foodbankcenc.org
foodbankcenc.org
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
As the federal government steps away from longtime safety nets, it's never been more important to get involved.
foodbankcenc.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This is such an important cause! 💖 Every little bit helps to fight hunger. Let's come together to support those in need! 🌟 #WritersAgainstHunger #SFF #CommunityLove
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Hunger is unacceptable. On Nov 1, SNAP benefits will be cut for 40 M children, elderly, and those with disabilities. Food banks are already stretched thin due to funding cuts. Please donate AND share food banks links to #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity #writersagainsthunger
www.feedingamerica.org
www.feedingamerica.org
U.S. Hunger Relief Organization | Feeding America
Feeding America is a nonprofit network of 200 food banks leading the fight against hunger in the United States. Learn how you can help end hunger in America.
www.feedingamerica.org
October 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Hunger is unacceptable. On Nov 1, SNAP benefits will be cut for 40 M children, elderly, and those with disabilities. Food banks are already stretched thin due to funding cuts. Please donate AND share food banks links to #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity #writersagainsthunger
www.feedingamerica.org
www.feedingamerica.org