What was supposed to be my Mother’s Day post now just might be back to school post! Haha! #kidlitartpostcard
Sonya Afnan
@sonyaafnan.bsky.social
Writer | illustrator | Iraqi-Chaldean † | SCBWI Rep: Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Lit Agency www.sonyaafnan.com/portfolio
Grateful for every late night, every little idea, and every moment that brought me here. Hi! I’m Sonya & I’m an author-illustrator rep by Jordan Hamessley. I write and illustrate PB’s and MG. Joined the #mermay challenge for #kidlitartpostcard Day 🤍 #kidlitart #kidlit #mermaid
Feeling 94.7% cruddy? Read these wonderful books by my @kidlitcollective.bsky.social sisters! Happy Children’s Book Week! #childrensbookweek #kidlitwomen #kidlit #booksky
Today is LOOK UP AT THE SKY DAY. Take a moment to pause, look up, and enjoy the lofting heights of clouds and blue and sunshine. Ahhh, a moment of peace. #kidlitart #LookUpAtTheSkyDay #MomentsOfJoy
Creators, *this is worth the read*. But, Roaring Brook closing isn't the same as Dial closing. Yes, there were layoffs, but RB is reshuffling & a new imprint is in the works. But the squeeze is real. We've been seeing it and feeling it for years. vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/what-nobod...
What Nobody’s Telling Querying Writers About What’s Happening to Publishing Right Now
I’ve started this post four times.
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Happy Friday! ☀️ It’s finally starting to warm up here in Michigan 🌤️ I tried a softer color palette this time instead of my usual bright tones— how’d I do? 🙈 #kidlitartist #kidlitart #kidlitauthor #illustration #kidlit
This little illustration is inspired traditional Chaldean and Assyrian clothing, with a modern twist. A small piece of art that reflects my cultures and where my story began. 🥰 So, where are you from? #Chaldean #Assyrian #kidlitpostcard #CulturalRoots #kidlit
My first ever #kidlitpostcard ! How’d I do? Playing The Floor is Lava, Winter Edition. #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator
Mini character design ✌️don’t forget to smile today 🙃 #kidlitartist #kidlitart #kidlitauthor #characterdesign #scbwi
My first book launch event is TONIGHT! Come celebrate with me! It's not too late to register 😊 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Steph Lau (she/her)@stephlaubooks.com · 9mo agoNEXT WED, Nov 5th @5pm PT/8pm ET: I'm doing a Zoom read aloud of 🩰❄️The Abominable Snow Dancer❄️🩰. One winner will get either a copy of the book (US only), 30-min AMA, or PB crit (fiction, non-rhyming, under 500 words)! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @storytimesprint.bsky.social
Querying writers -- Please give yourselves some grace and stop fretting about a few silly typos in your queries. We probably won't notice them, we're not going to hold them against you, and if we DO hold them against you, you don't want to work with us anyway.
How adorable is @britspixels.bsky.social's art? This little gal is making her way to editors this week and I'm so excited!
Inspired by an @scbwi_nohio conference session with Kelly Pelsue on drawing vehicles with meaning, here’s an illustration from one of my favorite core memories— my dad’s old “mator”. #kidlitart #ownvoices #diversevoices
The #scbwiohionorth conference Art Show people’s choice winner was @olgasmithart.bsky.social. The fantastic entries in the show were inspiring and a testament to the thriving creative community we have here in Ohio! Congrats, Olga! ❤️
Last night I attended the 2025 Utah Book Awards. @kipalizadeh.net & I are honored our LGBTQ+ inclusive picture book, THE WISHING FLOWER, was selected as a finalist! All children deserve to see themselves in books. All children deserve to feel seen, safe, and loved. 💜 #kidlit #booksky
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
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My amazing illustrator client @sonyaafnan.bsky.social just sent me this piece she drew of me as an astronaut. I’m obsessed! I’ve fully embraced my inner space nerd. Still manifesting representing an astronaut’s book someday! If you aren’t following Sonya, start!
The amazing faculty and team that made for a fun and informative #scbwiohionorth Fall Conference. Thanks to all who made it a success!
Had such a wonderful weekend at the SCBWI Ohio North Conference! I connected with so many amazing authors and illustrators, learned from inspiring editors and agents, and came home creatively recharged. @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
