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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying
@laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social
Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
I just finished my first picture book dummy and holy moly was it a lot of work but I’m so proud of myself 🥹 #kidlitcommunity
I read, you read, we all read! Happy #ReadAcrossAmericaDay! Pick up some of our gorgeous books and get started reading! 📚😍🥳 #kidlit #booksky #EduSky #picturebooks
⭐️Calling all Cultural Picture Book Creators⭐️ Are you ready to level up your craft? Do you need help taking your story or art where you want it to go? A guiding hand to help you find the voice, the heart, and more?
Idea: A TV show like The Bachelor, but it’s authors looking for the rose from their matching Editor/Agent. We’ll call it Let’s Make a Book Deal. #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity #writesky
Unagented PB writers and illustrators, this is one of the best opportunities of the year. Mark your calendars and don't miss it!
Brian Kirby@boringstorybook.com · 9mo ago2026 PBParty info, submissions due March 17 : mindyalyseweiss.com/2026-pbparty... #kidlit
The funnest part about making art is that there’s no wrong way to do things. Art is where we play.
Update: the fluffy cows and their love have inspired and they’ve become an illustration.
I found an invitation to a fluffy cow wedding on a local events board and this might be the best thing I’ve seen all week.
Happy Stranger Things Finale Day to all who celebrate! Here’s hoping to poor little Holly Wheeler makes it out in the New Year. 🙏🏼 #strangerthings5 #strangerthingsfinale #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity
Someone shared my personal essay, The Pause on Hunger, here, and the response has been overwhelming in the best way. If you haven’t read it yet, I hope you’ll give it a moment of your day. medium.com/@bratt.avaso... #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #HungerCrisis #PovertyInAmerica #Equity #Storytelling
The Pause on Hunger: How America Teaches Families to Starve Politely
When my mother texts me now, she doesn’t ask how I am. She asks if I can send money for groceries.
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Some quick character sketches from today.
The government shutdown is over, but food needs remain. Please support your local food bank. #writersagainsthunger #kidlitchat #writingcommunity
Give Now!
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I cannot recommend YUMI AND MONSTER enough! The character design is amazing, the snowy scenery is gorgeous, and the message is fantastic whether you have a disability or not. #bookreview #kidlit #picturebook #dis #disabilitysky bookshop.org/p/books/yumi...
Yumi and Monster
Check out Yumi and Monster - Little Yumi loves to run, jump, and play. But all this changes when a mysterious monster quietly appears, just as Yumi's body begins to feel slow and weak. Afraid and unsu...
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Happy Book Birthday to @briangehrlein.bsky.social & @jennharknee.bsky.social 🎉🐻 Look for This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book at your bookstore or library today! 📚 #ThisisNotaSleepyBearBook #kidlit #picturebook #bookbirthday www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brian...
This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book
The classic "bear hibernation" story is turned on its head in this hilarious read-aloud full of surprises, perfect for a cozy winter read and story time year...
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Writers Against Hunger is SO close to raising $20,000 for hunger relief. Donate today to help them reach their goal. #kidlitchat #writingcommunity #writersagainsthunger teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574
I'm supporting Feeding America!
To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger
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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.
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.
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 !
Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying@laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 12mo agoReviewing 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!
