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Susan Lautenslager

@slautenslager.bsky.social

She/her. Writing middle grade fiction. 🌱 On the lookout for the spooky, weird, and wonderful. Happiest hiking in the woods. Works in progress: https://sites.google.com/view/susan-lautenslager?usp=sharing

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Book cover: Sofia Valdez future prez

Book cover: Sofia Valdez future prez

Book cover: all boys aren’t blue

Book cover: all boys aren’t blue

Book cover: Pride puppy

Book cover: Pride puppy

Book cover: last night at the telegraph club

Book cover: last night at the telegraph club

Librarians, booksellers, & educatorsβ€” when you talk about banned books, please focus on the thousands of CONTEMPORARY books that are being banned right now.

For example….
#BannedBooksWeek

07.10.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 3
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Naps for the people. Also my new book is out today. Both are important to me 😌.

07.10.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spooky Middle Grade Still Sells With editors looking for shorter, more plot-driven middle grade projects these days, agents have seen an uptick in the horror genre for younger readers.

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11.09.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Horror Offers Young Readers Safe Spaces in Scary Times Taylor Hunsberger, a children’s librarian at the East Flatbush branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, reflects on the ways that horror stories provide children with a vital testing ground to face thei...

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06.07.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats to my amazing critique buddy!

14.04.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so very much for this opportunity! πŸ™ I am deeply grateful and appreciative of every editor’s hard work.

14.04.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Many, many thanks to all the editors for sharing such valuable feedback. πŸ™ This is my first #RevPit, and I’ve been amazed by the level of support and encouragement from editors and authors alike! It’s been a great experience! #10Queries #RevPitTeasers

12.04.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, thank you, Nicole! πŸ™ New knowledge to dig into.

11.04.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Word hippo is great! #RevPit

11.04.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much, Allison! πŸ™ This is very helpful.

11.04.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Me too! That choreo is πŸ”₯

07.04.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice playlist! Addicted to Ten’s Stunner right now. πŸ₯°

07.04.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the excellent advice! πŸ™

02.04.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! Very helpful.

02.04.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Allison! The work all you editors do is above and beyond, and tremendously appreciated! πŸ™

28.03.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Agree! Good reminder!

28.03.2025 02:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Haha, me too!! πŸ˜‚

27.03.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for creating the feed! It helps SO much! πŸ™

26.03.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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SAVE YOUR LIBRARY! Your library is more than just booksβ€”it’s the heart of your communityβ€”a place of learning, discovery, and connection for all ages. But now, it’s at risk. A recent executive order issued by President Trump takes away vital funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

19.03.2025 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Turning the Tide on Middle Grade Books Movers and shakers behind five newish imprints are aiming to turn the tide on sales in the middle grade category.

Movers and shakers behind five newish imprints are aiming to turn the tide on sales in the middle grade category.

17.03.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The fun continues? #RevPitWaiting? I didn't know! Love being part of #RevPit this year!

16.03.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oooh! This sounds wonderful!

16.03.2025 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This was one of the best agent presentations I've seen - thank you for arranging it!

16.03.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just submitted my MG horror! Let's be friends!

16.03.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Coming your way, soon! Thank you!

16.03.2025 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excited to be submitting WOOLERS to #RevPit this year! Good luck, everyone, and thank you, editors!

16.03.2025 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Excited to be submitting this year!

16.03.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#RevPit 2025 Submission Form - Open March 13 Welcome to #RevPit! Submissions will be accepted from March 13th, 2025 at 12:00pm EDT and remain open until 12pm EDT on March 16th, 2025. In this form, writers submit their manuscript information to ...

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13.03.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 130    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 26

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