I’ve been alerted that someone is impersonating me over email with fraudulent representation offers. Just a reminder that I would never ask for payment, and no legitimate literary agent should. Stay safe out there, querying authors! These scammers are getting more and more convincing.

Update: I’m averaging ~100 queries a day and can read fully through ~15. This is why my window can’t stay open long, why I can’t reply to everyone, and why I am delayed on fulls—as well as supporting my client list and rights job. It’s a lot, but I do love it all. Thanks for sharing your stories!

Hi All! I'm opening to submissions between Dec. 1 and Dec 20 - a few short weeks so I can find something fresh to work on for 2026 - before going back to being referral only. For more on my updated manuscript wish list, go here: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/al...

I have BIG, EXCITING, WONDERFUL NEWS! Today, I can officially reveal the cover for my first picture book, TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION, written by me, illustrated by Aurélie Lise-Anne, and published by Red Comet Press (April 21, 2026). Isn’t it adorable? imaginationsoup.net/cover-reveal... #kidlit

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I've been tracking when and where my books are getting banned in the US since 2023. My books are all about queer teen girls and/or Asian Americans. Here's my latest update: As of today, my books have been censored in 96 cases across 20 states. www.malindalo.com/blog/2025/2/...

Banned Books Update: New Year, More Censorship — Malinda Lo

Since 2021 and as of today, Feb. 4, 2025, six of my seven novels and two anthologies including my work have been censored in 96 cases across 20 states.

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If you are looking for ways to turn that crippling dread into action, take 5 minutes and make 5 calls. They give you the phone numbers to your senators and a script to call about numerous issues. That’s how I’m starting my day today. ☕️📲👏 apps.apple.com/us/app/5-cal...

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Responding to Idaho House Bill 710 www.thebookseller.com/news/big-fiv...

Big Five publishers band together in legal challenge against library 'book ban'

Major publishers, including Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Macmillan Publishers and Simon & Schuster, have filed a joint lawsuit in America challenging “book banning” in pub...

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the days are long, so let the four years go fast

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What are some movies where we all love the president? ‘Dave’ comes to mind…Others?

working with my out of office on today so i can ease back in (such a nice feeling). and i'm definitely getting ready to tackle some big projects after a nice long break. i hope other #booksky authors, #literaryagents and #bookeditor friends are also feeling recharged.

As promised, I want to share some of the things I'm manifesting to come to my inbox in 2025. Being an agent that reps both children's and adult books can be hard, especially because it means my submissions inbox is extra full when I open. And because I'm also the foreign rights director...🧵

I will open to submissions again on January 6th… I will share what I’m manifesting for my inbox in 2025 before the end of the year. #booksky 🤩📚🪄🔮🥰📝👩‍💻

Oh hey! If you’ve been waiting for the WICKED MARIGOLD audiobook, I’m excited to let you know it’s out TODAY, narrated by Katherine Anderson! Find it wherever you love to buy audiobooks. Preview on Audible: www.audible.com/pd/B0DL84PPG... #kidlit #mglit #audiobook

If you're looking for a new book to share with the young reader in your life, I have 110 recommendations to share with you! Here are some of my favorite recently published stories for kids, from board books through YA: lithub.com/author/carol... #kidlit #booksky @literaryhub.bsky.social

Thinking of hosting an AMA to help celebrate, rebuild, and bring more of the #kidlit & #YaLit community here. Is that something people would be interested in? This wouldn’t be for pitching. More for asking an editor about the industry, craft, general publishing questions, etc.

How is everyone taking care of themselves these days? I'm listening to nostalgic music from my childhood while taking long walks with my dog. Swimming is also my meditative exercise of choice.

....And I just missed a Zoom call trying to figure out this site for the first time. So is this a good idea?