Oh look, I'm a featured agent here! 😍 What a great line-up of agents and editors this year!!!

SCBWI-MI@scbwi-mi.bsky.social · 4w ago

Today on the Mitten, Wendy BooydeGraaff introduces the three agents attending this year's SCBWI-MI Critique Carousel! If you've considered attending, you won't want to miss this special feature! 🙌🎉📚💫 ✨URL: scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-... ✨

Looks like it’s that time again — I’ll be closing to unsolicited queries very soon to get caught up. For those who like stats (I do!!) since I reopened at the end of April, I’ve gotten about 2300 queries in total. 1/4

Celebrating the Publication Day of my book ROCK 'N' ROLL, BABY! @randomhousekids.bsky.social @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social

I'm temporarily closing to unsolicited picture books queries (in fiction -- I'm still open to PB nonfiction/novelty books) to get caught up. I'm still open to MG, YA, NA & Adult fiction, along w/graphic novels and chapters books for young readers. Head over to my QueryManager or MSWL for more info!

Looks like scammers are trying to impersonate me again, so writers please beware! If you get an email like this, it is NOT from me. These types of impersonation schemes are getting more sophisticated with bad actors trying to scam authors into sending them money. 1/2

Hi everyone! I've reopened to queries for the first time in FOREVER. Very excited to start seeing everyone's work again. I'll be focusing most on PB, MG, YA, NA, and commercial adult fiction in multiple genres. For more, visit my MSWL page: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/hi...

If you'd like to submit material to Laura, head over to our website! Submissions open on March 1st 💌

We loved The Resurrectionist from @araedunlap.bsky.social , now get ready for THE BONESEEKER! Your next queer, true-crime, historical fiction read to fall into. 💀 Repped by Laura Bradford, Coming in 2027 from @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social

"Memory Lane" by Evaline Horng Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator Focuses: picture books (author/illustrator), cover art, illustration in general, and graphic novels. Website: evalineart.wordpress.com/blog/ Represented by: Hillary Fazzari #kidlitart #illustration

“Morning on the Bar” by Tom Crestodina Available as: an author-illustrator and #illustrator Focuses: illustration, cover design, maritime/boat-based writing (nonfiction) Website: thescow.bigcartel.com Represented by: Hillary Fazzari #kidlit #illustration

We are thrilled to share the cover reveal for Sun, Moon, and Star, a Korean folktale retold and illustrated by @nmillerillo.bsky.social 🌞🌝⭐ Three sisters must outsmart a hungry tiger in this fresh retelling of a beloved Korean folktale. Out Feb. 24, 2026 by Holiday House Books!

Reposting so you all can see exactly WHAT I’m so excited for 😂😂😂

Marley Rose-Teter ~ preorder THE BONE BRIDES!@marleyroseteter.bsky.social · 10mo ago

And for those who prefer the classic PM image. (Or perhaps are on a smart-phone, where it's harder to read small text---a situation that had to be pointed out to me by a friend since I, uh, still use a flip-phone.)

If I heart your #DVpit pitch and you’re interested in querying me, please send me a query and the first chapter of your project for fiction and a query and a proposal for nonfiction: querytracker.net/query/Hillar...

Want to read the 1st 6 chapters of my next YA book, THE PRINCE OF MOURNING? Head over to simonteen.com and read away! (It’s a dark Gilded Age romantasy that publishes later this month, Oct 28)

www.weareteachers.com/picture-book... Brave Like Mom is 7 on this list of books to help littles process big emotions relating to a parent with cancer. #kidlit #picturebooks #cancersucks

11 Picture Books To Promote Breast Cancer Support and Awareness

These titles help young readers process big emotions through stories.

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Authors, I highly recommend this read on the state of the market with the added note that I see a “track” that’s gotten attached to debuts as well. Publishers are increasingly looking for debuts to bring marketing platforms w/them (be this via the authors’ social media, fanfic platforms, etc.) 1/2

Tajja Isen@tajjaisen.bsky.social · 11mo ago

I spent the summer reporting this essay on why it seems harder than ever to sell a book right now—especially if it isn't a debut and comes with the dreaded "sales track." I'm grateful to the writers, agents, editors, publishers & experts who spoke to me for this piece: thewalrus.ca/the-publishi...

Dipped into #unhingedpit today! If I liked your pitch and you’re interested in querying me, please send me a query and the first chapter for fiction projects and a query and a proposal for nonfiction: querytracker.net/query/Hillar...

"Back to Halloween" by Evaline Horng 🎃 Available as: an author-illustrator or #illustrator Focuses: picture books (author/illustrator), cover art, illustration in general, and graphic novels. Website: evalineart.wordpress.com/blog/ Rep: @hillaryfazzari.bsky.social #kidlitart

"Cannery Dock" by Thomas Crestodina 🌲 Available as: an author-illustrator and #illustrator Focuses: illustration, cover design, maritime/boat-based writing (nonfiction) Website: thescow.bigcartel.com Rep: @hillaryfazzari.bsky.social

pspsps only a few more hours to enter the goodread giveaway for HIGHER MAGIC, y'all www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

Book giveaway for Higher Magic by Courtney Floyd Sep 01-Sep 21, 2025

Enter to win one of 5 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Sep 01-Sep 21, 2025. Enter for a chance to win 1 of 5 finished reading copies of HIGHER ...

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Heads up #amquerying: I will be open to queries from *October 12-19*, or until I reach 500 queries. I am just about through the 500 queries I received in June - it has taken me 4 months due to health, working 3-3.5 jobs and making sure I have some balance remaining. Thanks for understanding!

Rebecca Matte@rebeccamatte.com · last yr.

In advance of reopening to queries on *June 13* to marginalized creators, I have updated my Manuscript Wishlist on my website. Most of my wishlist remains perennially true, but I wanted to pull out some things I'm especially excited to see right now: #mswl #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity

As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read. They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.

Was clearing though some old docs on my laptop this weekend and found the annotated bibliography of documentaries I'd watched that I'd used to keep updated FOR FUN.

I repeat: MEDIEVALISTS HAVE ALL THE FUN

Sara Charles@saracharles.bsky.social · 12mo ago

The Medieval Scriptorium is now available in paperback! 😊 reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/the-med... #bookhistory #medievalsky #skystorians #medievalmanuscripts @reaktionbooks.bsky.social

AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.

Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action

Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.

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Hi authors! Please remember to file a claim!

Ars Technica@arstechnica.com · 12mo ago

AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.

📣 applications are open for periplus, a mentorship collective serving writers of color! 📣 if you’re looking for mentorship & more community & you’re a writer of color, you can find more info below. this will be the sixth year our collective is active docs.google.com/document/d/1...

PERIPLUS: An FAQ

PERIPLUS: AN FAQ Updated August 2025 Hi! Thanks for your interest in Periplus, a mentorship collective serving U.S. writers who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color. We're glad you’re here. Rea...

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Dropping into #queerpit today! If I like your pitch and you’d like to query me, please send me a query at querymanager.com/HillaryFazza...

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone! Fall is in the air and with fall comes moons and bunnies and the Autumn Moon Festival evalineart.wordpress.com I’m represented by @hillaryfazzari.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social

Important read for authors/academics re: how this administration doesn't want you to get paid for writing and is straight up stating they won't protect your copyrights. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Trump’s Comments Undermine AI Action Plan, Threaten Copyright

The White House's new artificial intelligence strategy document advocated rapid implementation of AI, while failing to address the issue of copyright beyond saying the government should effectively ad...

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