Me at work right now π #editorlife #kidlit #publishing
29.10.2025 15:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0@thewizardofwaffles.bsky.social
She/Her. Wannabe Word Wizard. Assistant Editor, Holiday House. MA in Writing Rowan & Columbia Pub, 2020. (opinions own). https://laurakincaidmusings.wordpress.com/editorial-work/
Me at work right now π #editorlife #kidlit #publishing
29.10.2025 15:47 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Sweet news!
The Mithai Box Is Not Empty is now available as a signed copy at Books of Wonder in NYC! π @booksofwonder.bsky.social
If youβre in the city, stop by this magical bookstore to grab your signed copy.
#TheMithaiBoxIsNotEmpty #BooksOfWonder #SignedBook #KidLit #PictureBook #IndianSweets
Trying to send a very exciting work email and outlook is crashing out #publishing #editorlife
22.10.2025 18:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1July π through October π reading
#iamreading
#AbsoluteWonderWoman by @kellythompson.bsky.social & @cleanlined.bsky.social has me in such a mythology choke hold that I'm reading this now too #dccomics
04.10.2025 20:24 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0β¨ And we launched it! β¨
Iβm thrilled to share that The Mithai Box Is Not Empty is officially out in the world! @parvati_pillai @thewizardofwaffles.bsky.social
@HolidayHouseBks
#writingcommunity #sweets #sharing
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY π to @namrataag.bsky.social & illustrator Parvati Pillai
β"rich narrative, this book covers an important but underrepresented Indian tradition of gifting mithai boxes, making it a necessary purchase or read"-SLJ
"A sweet story that speaks to the joys of sharing"-Kirkus
Happy Book Birthday to The Picasso Curse by Dan Gutman!! What happens when a middle schooler accidentally discovers a doodle by Pablo Picasso?a crazy tale of fame, fortune, and hard decisions.
And Cleopatra's Needle is out in paperback. #middlegrade #mgreads
Barnes & Noble Pre-Order Sale, September 2025 (Current) π―
Premium & Rewards Members save 25% off upcoming/pre-order books using the promo code PREORDER25
#PreOrderNow #BookPreOrder
#ComingSoon #BookLaunch
#BarnesAndNoble #KidLit
#ReadAloud #BooksForKids
This years #crafting so far
02.09.2025 20:13 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The first time one of my authors has received a starred review. I'm so proud π₯Ή #picturebook #kidlit #editorslife
15.08.2025 14:27 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The Peacock who Howled with Jackals by Naheid Kazemi (Owlkids) #picturebook inspired by a fable from the Persian poet Rumi. TBH a really fresh take on animal allegory for identity and marginalization. I love this peacock and family of jackals β€οΈ #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
09.08.2025 19:55 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Matisse Magician of Color by Derek Desierto (Feiwel&Friends) #picturebook bio on his older years & how he found new, unexpected ways to make art despite health issues. I appreciate disability rep & how anyone can create art with meaning no matter the form #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/mati...
09.08.2025 18:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The Day I Met Big Foot by DL Miller, illus. Helen Flook (Happy Fox Books) #picturebook about making new friends & famous cryptid that blends themes of nature, exploration, being brave, & being proud to be different. THE ART IS SO NOSTALGIC & SWEET #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
09.08.2025 18:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0And They Walk On by Kevin Maillard, illustrated by Rafael Lopez (Roaring Brook Press) #picturebook on death & grief from a #NativeAmerican POV, accessible to any kid. There are sad moments, both the text & art are filled with color, imagination, & joyful outlook. bookshop.org/p/books/and-...
09.08.2025 16:54 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Scary Shark: A Jaw-some Halloween by Mike Lowery
A silly, pun-filled, comic-styled #picturebook with Halloween vibes a nice message about dealing with fear.
bookshop.org/p/books/scar...
The Gold Leaf by Kristen Hall & illustrated by Matthew Forsythe from @enchantedlion.bsky.social A cautionary tale of greed with woodland creatures, hopeful ending & subtle environmentalist message. Feels like an old folk tale in the best way. Beautiful gold foil details! #picturebook #ALAAC2025
11.07.2025 16:54 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0 π§΅ Free Reads Thread
I pick up a lot of free ARCs and books because of my job. Here is a thread of awesome books that deserve some love!
And got an amazing haul of free books π #ALAC2025
Truly, check out these books, creators and publishers. I met some really awesome people
I got to see all the wonderful books I work on at the Holiday House booth #ALAAC2025
01.07.2025 01:37 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0#ALAAC25 with @talovala.bsky.social was so much fun.
01.07.2025 01:37 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Got to have craft time at work with Yuyi Morales to celebrate her new book LITTLE REBELS from Holiday House! I love my job π₯°
#picturebooks #crafting #kidlit
If I had a nickel for every book I edited on the Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year list, I'd have 2 nickels. π₯³
#middlegrade #mgreads #picturebooks
Happy Pub to The Memory Cake by Caroline L. Perry! I came in halfway through this one's journey, but I'm so happy to help bring such a special book out into the world ππ #picturebook #pb #malta #wwii #grandmomlove
15.06.2025 00:09 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0May Readingπ΅οΈ
01.06.2025 01:04 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I want to say a flycatcher! Can't tell which species specifically.
31.05.2025 23:42 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0The serotonin hit when a friend texts me a bird photo to ID is indescribable #birding #birdwatching
28.05.2025 18:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0This book has such a special place in my heart. So happy the world gets to see it now. Congrats Namrata!
17.04.2025 17:17 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Congrats!!! π
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