YC (Yara)

Lost Boys x Death in the Cards

When Marci receives riddle from dead ancestors of betrayal linked to her missing sister, she didn’t foresee awakened vampires bent on revenge
Piecing 🧩 to stop a repeat of the past, she teams up w/ rival 🌹& must decide between two monsters or risk all.
#dvpit #ya

🕯️Witches run town
🩸Awakened vengeful vamps🏴‍☠️
✨HS besties
📸 Parade + 🪩 + Pageant (Helen Shiver's vibe)
🌹 enemy or ?!
🖤 Betrayal
One 🌙 can change all

Troubled witch Marci/16 refuses to give up on her missing sis even if it means committing to the same people who erased her.
#dvpit #ya #mys #latine

The Originals x 🏫town

It started w/the refusal to stop asking Qs about her missing sister. Shaming the elder witches, Marci / 16 plays devotee to uncover secrets. Simple until she met him who mocks what she doesn’t know.

Looming 🗡️spell, she must decide between bonds built.
#dvpit #ya #mys #latine

Spooky mood board for witch main character. Witch themed photos. Stormy ocean. Moon night.

#dvparty Day 2 Main Character

Marci / 16 / uncertain witch by name
▪️Bitter from the lies
▪️Ventures with the rival
▪️Consumed to uncover the truth

Mood board for a young adult witch and vampire story spooky images with a grey theme photos

Mood board for my #ya small town #urbanfantasy
Day 1 #dvparty 🖤

✨Friendship
🌑 Witches
🩸Vampires
🏴‍☠️Pirate’s Tale
🕯️Curses

#preDV September 19th, 2025 8AM - 8PM ET Join us for our practice event, #preDV on Bluesky! Come with your best pitches and receive feedback from agented authors. All participants are welcome to also give feedback and make friends during the community event before October 8th's #DVpit. More info at dvpit.carrd.co

#preDV is tomorrow, MONDAY, September 29, 2025 from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time!
Marginalized Creators join us to practice your pitches for #DVpit, get feedback from agented authors, give each other feedback & encouragement!
Make friends, polish your pitches & get excited for #DVpit! #writersky #booksky

Looking for YA books about Latine characters? We’ve got ten for you: richincolor.com/2025/09/10-b...

#preDV, a pitch practice event before #DVpit, is happening this MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29!
If you're a Diverse Author/Artist looking to get agented & traditionally published, please join us! We're hoping to create a fun creative community here!
#WriterSky #BookSky #writingcommunity

#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors. Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 between 8AM ET - 8PM ET. Your pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use #DVArt) A like ❤️ from an agent = a query request A repost 🔁 from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent A like ❤️ from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or quote-reposting their pitches. Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules!
For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co
See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025!
#writersky #booksky

returning october 2025 #DVPit now on bluesky 40+ participating agents & editors (and counting) follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!

Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

Every October two neighboring witches compete and tie! They know just how to fix their problem… or not. Fierce rivalry leads to a lonely trick or treat night in Ghoul Town! #skypitch
#humor #kidlitart #pb

Banner image Cartoon of a little boy in baseball a uniform trying to catch a book as it soars toward a fence TOMORROW #SKYPITCH WEDNESDAY 10/23 SWING FOR THE FENCES! A PICTURE BOOK PITCH PARTY ON BLUESKY

#skypitch is TOMORROW. boringstorybook.com/skypitch/ #kidlit #picturebooks

Plaids Sale! #SCBWIArtober2024 Day 5 prompt #plaids #kidlitart

Hello #KidlitArtPostcard ! I’m a writer and illustrator working on rival witches #pb dummy. I have other picture book manuscripts and plan to seek representation soon.
#kidlit #kidlitart

Mirror day 2 #scbwiArtober2024 for the prompts, I’m going to practice limiting the color palettes 🎨
#kidlitart

Banner image of a cartoon kid in baseball gear gesturing to #skypitch wednesday 10/23 A PICTURE BOOK PITCH PARTY ON BLUESKY

Let’s have a picturebook pitch party! Spread the word! #kidlit #picturebooks

10/23/24 #SKYPITCH

Heard a whisper… #scbwiArtober2024 whisper day 1 #kidlitart
Plan to follow my ghost friend here with the prompts

Sketch and sketch some more. I do a rough idea sketch a couple times before drawing out the pieces again and go over another time depending if I’m doing an outline. Spooky season is near and this time around I’m trying to have a few pieces to share! #kidlitart

Working double time to submit to #latinxpitch with a #pb ! There’s still time to submit pitches - check out the how to latinxpitch.com #kidlit #kidlitart

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard ! I’m a writer and illustrator
working on my portfolio and #pb dummy.
#kidlitart #kidlit

Hey #kidlit illustrators, we’ve been talking lately in-house about the need for more funny, character-driven picture books.

Let’s do an #artshare. I’d LOVE to see the most infectiously funny and likeable character you’ve ever come up with.

Share samples below. Please no DMs/emails.
💙❤️

Thank you for the post Brian! I’ve been working on a witchy character for #pb draft with (hopefully) funny antics. Still developing the character and there will be another rival witch! #kidlitart

Illustration showing the process of attaching a book cover with separate-ended or colored ends. The image displays a labeled cover on the top, and an open book with colored endpapers being glued down on the bottom. The text "Separate-Ended/Colored Ends" and "Glued down" are included in the illustration. The artwork is signed by the artist and includes the website "DebbieOhi.substack.com."

Illustration demonstrating the process of attaching a book cover with a self-ended method. The image shows a labeled cover at the top and an open book being glued down at the bottom, with notes indicating "page 1 glued face-down onto cover" and "page 32 glued face-down onto cover." The text "Self-Ended" is included in the illustration, along with the artist's signature and the website "DebbieOhi.substack.com."

Picture book authors & illustrators: Confused about self-ended vs separate-ended picture books? Why 32 pages is standard but why not all 32 pages are available for story content? I explain here, with examples:
debbieohi.substack.com/p/picture-bo... #PictureBooks101 #KidLit

Illustration of art supplies including brushes, pencils in a blue container, a notebook, and a pink book with a heart on the cover. The text "Picture Books 101" is prominently displayed in large, hand-drawn letters, with the words "Picture Books" highlighted in yellow. The artist's signature "DebbieOhi.com" is visible in the bottom left corner.

Have you ever thought about writing or illustrating children's picture books someday? I have a free series over on my Substack called #PictureBooks101.

Part 1: Getting Started
debbieohi.substack.com/p/writing-an... #SubstackSky

ICYMI - this month’s #KidLitArt chat will be Back to School!

See you on Thur, Aug 29!

A day out for ice cream treats at the shop.

Hello all! I’m a writer and illustrator excited to join #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m currently working on my portfolio ycmose.com and #pb dummy. #kidlitart #kidlit

Kidlit Illustrators seeking representation: Reply with one comment that includes one image. Make sure your image includes identifying info in case it is shared. In your comment text, including link to your portfolio and/or Instagram URL. If you can fit it in the one comment: include info about what kind of kidlit illustration work you are seeking. Please ONLY post in thread if you are the illustrator seeking rep.

To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation:

Reply with one (1) post that includes 1 image (I advise your name be in image somewhere) + link to your portfolio and/or Instagram URL.

Makes sure it's easy to find your contact info, if agents are interested!

cont'd 👇🏼

This is the second year of SummerFolio. A free art challenge to her #kidlit #illustrators work on their portfolios. I provide prompts to get you started. Have a great Summer!