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Watch Out For This Scam Impersonating Editors at Major Publishing Houses - Writer Beware

I’ve recently gotten a slew of reports of emails purporting to be from editors at Big 5 and other large publishers, in which the supposed editor expresses interest in the writer’s work and asks whethe...

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Tea Berry-Blue@teaberryblue.net · yesterday

Hey friends! I’ve been informed that someone is using my name to send fraudulent acquisition queries to authors. Please note: my outgoing work email address should be from @penguinrandomhouse.com. I will not contact you about work from any other email!

THANK YOU @lacarterbooks.bsky.social for offering a prize for the #kidlitchucklechallenge ! I have both of the Yeti books on hold at my municipal library, we have 5 copies of the 1st one and 4 of the second! Published writers supporting other writers (many of us newbies) is WONDERFUL!

Hey illustrators, How about this, to celebrate the 1st #kidlitartpostcard of the fall season (Labor Day is so late this year!) I’m going to offer a free 1 hour portfolio review + coaching session via Zoom. To enter share 1 image from your portfolio below and a winner will be chosen at random. 💙❤️

⊹₊˚COVER REVEAL FOR MY QUEER APPALACHIAN HORROR‧˚⊹ A Southern inheritance is always dark—whether it's a penchant for pills, a blood-soaked farm, or an ancient magic. Sierra spurns it all, but when her dad disappears, she must choose which monsters to slay, and which to become

Happy #internationalcatday 🐱 #cats #caturday #kidlitart #art

If somebody you know is feeling frazzled about the upcoming school year, try Yeti Is Not Ready for School! Ask for it at your library or favorite bookstore. #kidlit #kidlitart

If you enjoyed The Odyssey, you might like other Greek mythology retellings... Such as my picture book, Medusa's Pet Rock 😁 If you want signed copies (and a Medusa sticker), you can pre-order at @mrmoppsbooks.bsky.social ! www.stephlaubooks.com/medusa

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Delighted to find my newest picture book on this Monsters & Magic list from the School Library Journal: www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/monste... YETI IS NOT READY FOR GAME OVER is perfect for young readers looking for a playful and relatable cryptid. #kidlit

I’ve been being hard on myself for not working on my MG revisions but last night I worked on them for two hours and I almost didn’t want to stop 🥹

Youngest drew our cat Bean at art camp

DID YOU KNOW IF YOU FIND A HORSESHOE CRAB THATS BEEN TAGGED BY THE FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND SUBMIT THE LOCATION YOU SAW IT USING THE FORM ON FWS DOT GOV SLASH CRABTAG THEY SEND YOU A BEAUTIFUL CRAB PIN

Yeti Is Not Ready for Game Over is out now! Thanks for all the love for Yeti, book friends. 🩵 #kidlit #kidlitart

Monday after a holiday weekend (but also my book comes out tomorrow so that will help me recharge! 😆)

R2D2's Monday Mood: Sad Monday Fall

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Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Adam and I'm seeking representation! I love drawing and painting outdoor scenes, goofy characters, and anything with clouds! You can see the rest of my work here www.adamdehusart.com #kidlitArt #Childrensillustration #middleGrade #color

Who needs fireworks? #bloomscrolling #wildflowers 🌿 (Plains Prickly Pear, Saskatchewan)

Happy Summer #kidlitartpostcard! Long days are for doing puzzles, playing games and having fun at the pool 😉 I'm Cat, and I'm looking for editorial assignments, like Activity games or Story time! More at catarinaoliveirastudio.com/magazines #editorial #kidsmagazines #coloring #hiddenobjects

Coming up SO FAST. Our next #kidlitartpostcard event. See you and your best children’s illustrations on Thursday, June 2nd!!! #kidlit

BOOK COVER ARTISTS QRP with your book covers! 📚✨ #BookCover #kidlit #kidlitart #MGbook

Maike_illu@maikeillu.bsky.social · 3mo ago

BOOK COVER ARTISTS QRP with your book covers! 📚✨ #BookCover

We’re a week away from publication day! Peek at my author copies and both YETI spines together. Preorder from your local indie and wherever books are sold! 🩵🎮 #kidlit #kidlitart

Unboxing author copies of YETI IS NOT READY FOR GAME OVER. Not pictured, my squeals and heart bursting seeing my book for the first time. Get your copy from your local bookstore, library or online retailers. Out July 7 from Random House Children’s Books! #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures. Yeti’s dad is back and just as supportive as ever! While not the main focus, he still has an important role in YETI IS NOT READY FOR GAME OVER. I can’t wait to share this picture book with readers. Out July 7! #kidlit #kidlitart

My author copies are here! So excited to share my next picture book with you 🩵 #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy 5th Anniversary of #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Erica! And here’s a memory of myself receiving a jade pendant of a monkey (my Chinese zodiac animal) for safeguarding and luck. Check out more of my work! ericalee.cc #kidlitart #illustration #aapi #aapiheritage

Cheers to 5 years of #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, creator of this event and an author/illustrator of picture books. Kid-me spent hours in my backyard looking for dragons and playing with toy cars. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy, and looking for new book projects soon! www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Happy five years to #Kidlitartpostcard and thanks to Gina Perry for creating the monthly challenge! Here’s my spooky contribution for summerween. 🖤 Rep: Lane Clarke, Ultra Literary Portfolio: LACarter.com #kidlit #kidlitart

It's #KidlitZombieWeek Day 3! Get ready for another round of killer revisions with today's post: www.christinashawn.com/blog/asrama0... Then come right back here and tell us: Which story element would help your revision feel more seamless? #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

Tomorrow we celebrate 5 years of #KidLitArtPostcard - there is an optional theme of "You, as a kid". I can't wait to see everyone's work across social media! And thank you to all the children's book illustrators for making this a joyous event each month!!!! #kidlit

If you are commissioning an artist, and want a specific pose, don't run to genAI to try and make it for you. Draw a stick person. Stick person poses are beloved among all artists. We can see exactly what you want. Do not fear sending the stick person. The stick person is magical.