Cindy Johnson

Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside! Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...

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Books are for everyone.
#kidlit @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

Worried looking Weiner dog in a red sweater

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 #DVPit.

Images of LATE BIRD looking for worms and getting increasingly agitated as he doesn't find any. Another image of LATE BIRD sweaty and out of breath saying "I made it!"

LATE BIRD is sick of Early Bird getting all the worms--and all the glory. But don't worry, Late Bird has a plan. Forget the alarm clock, this calls for a catapult. Look out world, here comes Late Bird!

THE BAD SEED x THE VERY IMPATIENT CATERPILLAR

#DVPit #ND #PB

Cowrite HOW TO MAKE A BOOK writing class poster pink background with white text.What goes into making a book? Interested in learning about the nuts and bolts of publishing—from idea to post-publication marketing? We'll discuss the lifecycle of a book and how the creative and business sides of book making merge to create magic! After we'll have time for a Q&A with @pterlip, Literary Agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agent Thursday, October 166-7:30pm MTVirtual! Register at cowritecollective.com Recording will be available.

Interested in learning about the nuts and bolts of publishing? We'll discuss the lifecycle of a book and how the creative & business sides merge to create magic!

Thur, Oct 16: 6-7:30pm MT—Virtual
Register for access to a recording you can watch anytime!
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There is a lot of amazing stuff out there on #DVpit today, but there's a chance I might miss your post!

If you think we are a good fit, I would still be delighted to have you query me. Remember the algorithm or number of likes doesn't define your success or the viability of your book. You got this!

#Agents, #editors & #publishers we have SO MANY kids-YA graphic novel pitches at kidlitgn.com! Reply to any pitch you want to see with your sub guidelines, or add your guidelines here: kidlitgn.com/submission-d... #KidLitGN's 2025 pitch event ends Oct. 31 #pitchevent #kidlit

What is your advice for people attending the Halloweekend Conference in Iowa?

Come to have fun, learn and network. The people I met at my first conference have become critique partners, supporters and friends. And those are the things that lead to a published book. Also, check the weather. Halloween in Iowa can mean 70 degrees or snow - or both in the same day!

Skeleton, Witch, Vampire Monster and Mummy Dance on he cover of "Halloween Hustle" written by Charlotte Gunnufson, illustrated by Kevan J. Atteberry

I love HALLOWEEN HUSTLE by Charlotte Gunnafson and Kevan J. Atteberry! bookshop.org/p/books/hall...

Looking for a scary good in-person SCBWI conference? Come to Iowa for our Hallo-weekend conference October 31-November 2! Details and registration here: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
#kidlit #SCBWI @patzmiller.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social @charlottegunnufson.bsky.social

Spider web with Hallo Weekend Conference in center and cute spider 18 breakouts, 3 panels, 2 keynotes, written and face to face critiques, Post-conference submission opportunities

Looking for a scary good in-person SCBWI conference? Come to Iowa for our Hallo-weekend conference October 31-November 2! Details and registration here: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...
#kidlit #SCBWI

Cover Image of The Remember Balloons and storytime dates and locations

So excited to see that @jessieoliveros.bsky.social ' lovely book, The Remember Balloons, is being performed on stage in Des Moines with readings all over town in preparation!

Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.

We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!

We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗

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Thanks!

Thank you!

Congratulations Joyce Uglow for your debut picture book!

Can't wait to read it! Good luck!

I'm thrilled to be a #PBParty finalist. Thank you to the judges who work so hard to uplift the PB community. And congratulations to all the entrants, because getting your work out there is a big win.

SQUEEE!!!! So happy, happy, happy to see this, Susan! What is the title of your entry?

Congratulations Brittany!

Congratulations Brian!

A graphic that says 260+ items #KidLit4Ceasefire 2025 Auction (January 15-31st) Visit Auction: https://bit.ly/kidlit4ceasefire2025auction

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There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸

Link:
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Graphic of ghost, jack-o-lanterns, and bats: I shared 7 spooky sentences @ #seasonsofkidlit.com

I shared seven spooky sentences over at #SeasonsOfKidLit.com
#7SpookySentences #SeasonsofKidLit @AuthorHMacht @Literally_Lynne

You should absolutely celebrate this! Look what you did! It is a BIG accomplishment to finish a manuscript and query letter. You can't control whether you get an agent or book deal, so do celebrate the things you can control. . . You wrote a book! Congratulations!!!!!

Congratulations to the winners! How do the donors connect with their prize recipient?