Charles Orgbon III

"Where I’m from, folks say a grasshopper don’t belong in the henhouse, but Mama signed me up to break the color line at West Katydid High. Now the whole town’s starin’, the Klan’s whisperin’, and I’m clutchin’ William’s letters like a lifeline. Lord, let me be strong as Grandpa said." #DVpit #YA

THE OTHER SIDE OF KATYDID

🌿 rural Georgia civil rights struggle
📚 secret love letters & hidden #queer longing
🍑 generational wisdom, family scars
🧃 mama’s addiction, daddy’s absence
💔 grief & hope
🎶 gospel and strong southern dialect
🔥 courage forged in 1967, but also needed for 2025

#DVpit #YA

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Fascinating!

I hope truth and goodness win out in this story. So fascinating!!!

love this!!

1967, Georgia. Cameron’s mom volunteers him to break the color line at West Katydid High. He’s not ready to be a hero—but when a racist sheriff draws a line in the sand, Cameron finds the courage to cross it. #DVpit #YA #OwnVoices #Historical #Queer

I'm here for it!!

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I really want to see this published!

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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!

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In the swelter of 1967 Georgia, Cameron becomes the first Black student at an all-white school. He didn’t ask for this fight. With a grieving heart, a secret crush, and a mother losing herself to addiction, Cameron must decide what survival—and justice—really mean. #DVpit #YA #LGBTQ #OwnVoices

What if you were forced to make history before you were ready? In 1967 Georgia, queer Black teen Cameron is volunteered to integrate a white school. Facing racism, familial pain, and forbidden love, he must decide: survive quietly, or fight out loud? #DVpit #YA #Queer #HistFic

Cameron’s just trying to keep his head down—grief, secrets, and all. But when his mom signs him up to integrate West Katydid High, he’s thrust into a dangerous spotlight. Can he find his voice in a town that wants him silent? QUEER, Southern YA for fans of Kekla Magoon. #DVpit #YA #Queer #HistFic

After years of having a tirade against fictionalized personal narratives, I now have a much better relationship to fiction. #writingtips #writingcommunity

YouTube video by Quilted Hearts Chats Quilted Hearts Chats S1 E1 Tim Wise on Race Part 1

My interview on the Quilted Heart Series podcast was so fun to do with my ex-professor and current friend and mentor, Dr. Bennett-Alexander, but the one prior to mine with @timjacobwise.bsky.social is pretty incredible, too!

When will we learn that toppling other governments almost always makes things worse? Indeed, had we not overthrown the Iranian government in 1953 and installed a vicious dictator, we never would have ended up with the Mullahs we now insist we must topple. Pay attention.

Four of my books were banned at the Naval Academy but Mein Kampf and the Bell Curve are still there.

So just to review: racism is ok. Antiracism is not.

This is the entire history of America.

YouTube video by Quilted Hearts Chats Quilted Hearts Chats S1 E3 Charles Orgbon III “What’s DEI got to do with the environment?”

It's incredible that one of my favorite professors ever from my @universityofga.bsky.social undergrad, Dr. Bennett-Alexander, launched a DEI podcast and had the chance to interview me about my multidisciplinary work across writing, climate change, and CRT. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFcv...

Mark Your Calendars #DVpit is returning October 8, 2025. The original pitch event for creators from marginalized communities. Now on Bluesky! Follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates

Agents and Editors participating in DVpit 2025 on Bluesky. Here is an initial list of some of the participating agents and editors Gallt & Zacker: Marietta Zacker Beth Phelan Linda Camacho Erin Casey Westin Sandra Proudman Saribel Pages Andrea Brown Literary: Kelly Sonnack Jemiscoe Chambers-Black Jennifer March Soloway Saritza Hernández Analía Cabello Paige Terlip Azantian Literary: Shelly Romero Carey Blankenship-Kramer Dystel, Goderich & Bourret: Michaela Whatnall Folio Literary: John Cusick Gelfman Schneider: Penelope Burns HG Literary: Wendi Gu Jill Grinberg Literary: Katelyn Detweiler Mad Woman Literary: Alex Brown Danielle Burby Chelsea Hensley Neighborhood Literary: Eric Smith Rebecca Podos New Leaf: Jo Volpe Suzie Townsend Sophia M. Ramos Trinica Sampson-Vera Jordan Hill Page Street Publishing Tamara Grasty Park, Fine & Brower: Pete Knapp Stuti Telidevara Root Literary: Melanie Figueroa Samantha Fabien Simon & Schuster: Rebecca Kuss Sourcebooks: Mikaela Luke Triada US: Brent Taylor Uwe Stender Ashley Reisinger Moe Ferrara Writers House: Alexandra Levick Andrea Morrison Follow us at #dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!

DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information!

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy implies rainbow crosswalks could lead to traffic dangers The former MTV Real World cast member announced the prohibition of art and political “distractions” on roads as part of a new federal initiative.

Good lord. Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy wants to get rid of rainbow crosswalks because something something LGBTQ+ something something traffic dangers.

He even notes traffic fatalities are trending downward. It's almost as if this isn't about safety at all. www.advocate.com/news/sean-du...