SAVVY SUMMERS AND THE PO'BOY PERILS by #SerendipityLit author Sandra Jackson-Opoku was included in Kings River Life's roundup of Delicious Fun Food Cozy Mysteries for Your September TBR! Read it here: kingsriverlife.com/09/05/delici... #BookSky #SandraJacksonOpoku #BookReview #CozyMystery

Serendipity Literary Agency is proud to have 14 titles included in the Obama Presidential Library! #SerendipityLit #BookSky #ObamaPresidentialLibrary #ObamaPresidentialCenter

Join us as we welcome #author Lynn Brown to the #SerendipityLit team! Be sure to say hi and give her a follow on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok! #BookSky #AuthorSky #AgentedWriter #SerendipityLiteraryAgency #LiteraryAgents

#SerendipityLit author Captain Nia Gilliam was a guest on a recent episode of the Memoir Nation podcast to discuss her debut memoir, CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF, and reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... #Podcast #BookSky #Memoir #NiaGilliam #MemoirNation

Captain Nia Gilliam on Monoculture Moments in Memoir

Podcast Episode · Memoir Nation · September 7 · 41m

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Last night, #SerendipityLit author Nia Gilliam was at Barnes & Noble for an author talk with Kamilah Forbes to celebrate the release of her debut book, CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF, and discuss her experiences during 9/11 and her remarkable journey as a pilot. #AuthorTalk #BookEvent #BarnesandNoble

#SerendipityLit CEO Regina Brooks sat down with Theo Baker from @scbwi.bsky.social for the SCBWI Podcast to talk about writing, publishing, and what she has learned from helping authors build successful careers. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4Qfk... #BookSky #YoungAdultBooks #ReginaBrooks

If you're in the Chicago area, you're invited to join #SerendipityLit author Captain Nia Gilliam at Da Book Joint TONIGHT for a book signing and author talk with Courtney Gousman! Learn more: www.eventbrite.com/e/cleared-fo... #NiaGilliam #AuthorEvent #BookSigning #BookSky #Memoir

Cleared for Takeoff: Book Signing & Author Talk with Captain Nia Gilliam

Join Captain Nia Gilliam for a stimulating book signing and chat about her amazing flying adventures and journey as a pilot!

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The @slj.com included SEVEN MILLION STEPS in a recent roundup of 51 Informational and Inspiring Texts for Elementary Readers! Full list: www.slj.com/story/review... #BookSky #SchoolLibraryJournal #BookListicle #BookRoundup #DickGregory #ChildrensBooks

51 Informational and Inspiring Texts for Elementary Readers | SLJ 2026 Stars So Far

Picture book biographies, STEM finds, and a deep look at American history make up this list of superlative elementary nonfiction.

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Congratulations to #SerendipityLit author and former Minneapolis Mayor @betsyhodges.bsky.social on her recent book deal with @thenewpress.bsky.social! #BookDeal #BetsyHodges #AuthorSky #SerendipityLiteraryAgency

We're happy to share that four #SerendipityLit titles were included on the New York Public Library's Vibrant Voices: New Books from Authors of Color book list! Full list: www.nypl.org/books-more/r... #BookSky #NYPL #ChildrensBooks #DiverseBooks #VibrantVoices #NewYorkPublicLibrary

Congratulations to #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Monica Mikai on their recent book deal with Nancy Paulsen Books (@nancyrosep.bsky.social)! ALL OF US TOGETHER is set to release in Fall 2028! #BookDeal #ChildrensBooks #SerendipityLiteraryAgency #DerrickBarnes #MonicaMikai

Today marks the 71st anniversary of the death of Emmett Till, whose memory encourages us all to speak out against the injustices we see. #SerendipityLit author Marilyn Nelson and illustrator Philippe Lardy honored his life in their award-winning book, A WREATH FOR EMMETT TILL. #BookSky #Injustice

#SerendipityLit CEO Regina Brooks will be a speaker at the Frankfurt Rights Meeting (@buchmesse.de) on Sept. 1st. It will take a practical look at how AI is being used in rights work today. Learn more: www.buchmesse.de/en/industry/... #ReginaBrooks #Publishing #AI #FrankfurtRightsMeeting

Congratulations to #SerendipityLit author Michelle McKinney Hammond on her recent book deal with Callisto Publishing! #MichelleMcKinneyHammond #SerendipityLiteraryAgency #BookDeals #BookSky #AuthorSky #ChristianPublishing

We're excited to share that AFIA IN THE LAND OF WONDERS is nominated for the Nile Book Awards in the White Nile category! Congratulations to #SerendipityLit illustrator/author @miaaraujo.bsky.social! Full list: www.thenilebookawards.org/short-lists #BookSky #NileBookAwards #ChildrensBooks

The Nile Book Awards - Short Lists

Here you'll find our short lists of nominated books.

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Join us as we welcome champion equestrian and #author Zoie Noelle Brogdon, also known as ZoZo Noelle, to the #SerendipityLit team! Be sure to say hi and give her a follow on Instagram and subscribe to her YouTube! #BookSky #AuthorSky #AgentedWriter #SerendipityLiteraryAgency #LiteraryAgents

#SerendipityLit CEO and @aalitagents.bsky.social President Regina Brooks spoke with @wsj.com about what authors, agents, and editors are confronting as the industry tries to navigate the use of AI. Read it here: www.wsj.com/arts-culture... #ReginaBrooks #AIinPublishing #AI #PublishingIndustry

AI Has Plunged the Book Publishing Industry Into Utter Chaos

The spectacular implosions of big deals over suspected AI use are forcing a reckoning over creativity, trust and the future of the industry.

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Happy Book Birthday to #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes for WHO GOT GAME?: FOOTBALL, illustrated by John John Bajet! Order here: bookshop.org/a/10902/9781523505555 Out now from @workmanpubkids.bsky.social. #BookSky #BookRelease #SportsHistory #ChildrensBooks #DerrickBarnes

SEVEN MILLION STEPS was selected by the National Education Association's Read Across America Program as a recommended elementary reading title for the 2026-2027 school year! Read it here: www.nea.org/advocating-f... #ReadAcrossAmerica #BookSky #DickGregory #ChildrensBooks #SevenMillionSteps

We're excited to share the first trade review for GIRLS WALKING WITH WOLVES by #SerendipityLit author Jenna Baner from Rebekah Buchanan at @slj.com! Read it here: www.slj.com/review/girls... Out on November 11th from Page Street YA! Preorder here: bookshop.org/a/10902/9798... #BookSky #QueerBooks

THE GOLDEN HOOPS by #SerendipityLit author Jen Hayes Lee and illustrator Mokshini was a featured book at this year's Girl Scouts Unite Conference as part of the Belonging Lounge Book Nook! #BookSky #ChildrensBooks #GirlScouts #GirlScoutsUnite

Join us as we welcome Emmy-nominated reporter and #author Candace Kelley to the #SerendipityLit team! Be sure to say hi and give her a follow on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn! #BookSky #AuthorSky #SerendipityLiteraryAgency #CandaceKelley

#SerendipityLit author and licensed therapist Dr. George James was interviewed by Jancee Dunn for @nytimes.com about how couples therapists navigate conflict at home. Read it here: www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/w... #CouplesTherapy #DrGeorgeJames #GeorgeTalks #NewYorkTimes

How Couples Therapists Fight With Their Partners (Gift Article)

They spend their days helping people hash out conflicts. Here’s what they do at home.

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We're thrilled to see two upcoming #SerendipityLit titles, VIOLET AND THE FROST KING and BEFORE HE WAS THURGOOD, on @publisherswkly.bsky.social 's preview of Fall 2026 picture books! Full list: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #PictureBooks #BookSky #BookPreview #UpcomingReleases

Fall 2026 Children's Preview: Picture Books

Innovative mash-ups, series-launching fantasy adventures, and exciting remixes of familiar classics feature in this season’s offerings for young readers.

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ICYMI: #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Frank Morrison were interviewed by @slj.com to discuss their recent collaboration on SEVEN MILLION STEPS! Read it here: afuse8production.slj.com/2026/07/04/t... #BookSky #Interview #DickGreogry #DerrickBarnes #FrankMorrison #PictureBooks

Last week, #SerendipityLit CEO Regina Brooks was invited to a special event hosted by Laurie Anderson to celebrate the life of #SerendipityLit author Rande Brown and the release of her memoir, LIVE, DIE, REPEAT. Order here: simonandschuster.com/books/Live-D... #BookSky #BookEvent #Buddhism

Happy Book Birthday to #SerendipityLit author Captain Nia Gilliam for CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF, a triumphant, courageous memoir tracing the author's barrier-breaking career as a commercial pilot and the struggles she endured on her journey to the skies. Order here: bookshop.org/a/10902/9798217087464

Happy Book Birthday to #SerendipityLit author and leadership coach Traci Saulsberry for THIS IS HOW YOU LOVE HER! Order here: bookshop.org/a/10902/9781419780110 Out now from Abrams Books. #BookSky #SelfHelp #BookRelease #ReleaseDay #NonfictionBooks

#SerendipityLit CEO and @aalitagents.bsky.social President Regina Brooks shares her perspective on the recent update to the AALA's Canon of Ethics. You can read her full thoughts here: www.linkedin.com/posts/regina... #AALA #LiteraryAgents #PublishingIndustry #EvolvingIndustry #ReginaBrooks

@publisherswkly.bsky.social recently spoke with #SerendipityLit CEO and @aalitagents.bsky.social President Regina Brooks about the AALAs’ revised Canon of Ethics and what these changes mean for the broader publishing community. Read here: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #AALA #Publishing