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Kelly Sonnack (like "Sonic")

@ksonnack.bsky.social

Children's Agent. Reader. Mama. Header art by Marissa Valdez.

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We're hiring an assistant to join us in our San Diego office. Looking for someone who's interested in supporting the infrastructure and inner workings of a literary agency. Please share in your circles!

27.02.2026 03:23 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not something we're going to share publicly here for privacy reasons! But it's centrally located.

27.02.2026 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mixed media illustration of a group of people playing brass instruments, while other people dance joyfully. Credit: from WEIRD AND WONDERFUL YOU, Β© 2025 written by Zaila Avant-Garde and illustrated by Kah Yangni, Doubleday/Penguin Random House

Mixed media illustration of a group of people playing brass instruments, while other people dance joyfully. Credit: from WEIRD AND WONDERFUL YOU, Β© 2025 written by Zaila Avant-Garde and illustrated by Kah Yangni, Doubleday/Penguin Random House

mixed media illustration of a girl wearing socks and holding flip flops as she walks through grass, with lush foliage in the background. Credit: from RISE, GIRL, RISE, Β© 2026 written by Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee and illustrated by Kah Yangni, Orchard Books/Scholastic

mixed media illustration of a girl wearing socks and holding flip flops as she walks through grass, with lush foliage in the background. Credit: from RISE, GIRL, RISE, Β© 2026 written by Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee and illustrated by Kah Yangni, Orchard Books/Scholastic

mixed media illustration of people of different races and body times throughout a city scene underneath a rainbow. Handwritten text reads, β€œTrans people belong everywhere”

mixed media illustration of people of different races and body times throughout a city scene underneath a rainbow. Handwritten text reads, β€œTrans people belong everywhere”

Mixed media illustration of an adult and multiple kids walking in front of a bus. One of the kids is doing a cartwheel. Credit: from WEIRD AND WONDERFUL YOU, Β© 2025 written by Zaila Avant-Garde and illustrated by Kah Yangni, Doubleday/Penguin Random House

Mixed media illustration of an adult and multiple kids walking in front of a bus. One of the kids is doing a cartwheel. Credit: from WEIRD AND WONDERFUL YOU, Β© 2025 written by Zaila Avant-Garde and illustrated by Kah Yangni, Doubleday/Penguin Random House

🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Kah Yangni!

Kah is represented by Kelly Sonnack and interested in illustrating picture books, nonfiction, and covers.

Check out Kah's illustrator page!

@kahyangni.bsky.social
@ksonnack.bsky.social

18.02.2026 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Four panel comic of four kids buckling their seatbelts in a car. In the first panel, one girl, Nami, says, β€œWe’re learning about where cephalopods actually came from!” In the second panel, one girl says, β€œThey came from space, Nami.” In the third panel, a boy leans toward Nami, who has a frustrated expression, and says, β€œPfft. They came from a magic dimensional rift deep in the abyss.” In the final panel, the driver, Nami’s sibling, says, β€œAlright, seatbelts everyone!”

Credit: from SCIENCE COMICS: CEPHALOPODS, Β© 2026 written by Casey Zakroff and illustrated by Joy Ang, First Second/Macmillan

Four panel comic of four kids buckling their seatbelts in a car. In the first panel, one girl, Nami, says, β€œWe’re learning about where cephalopods actually came from!” In the second panel, one girl says, β€œThey came from space, Nami.” In the third panel, a boy leans toward Nami, who has a frustrated expression, and says, β€œPfft. They came from a magic dimensional rift deep in the abyss.” In the final panel, the driver, Nami’s sibling, says, β€œAlright, seatbelts everyone!” Credit: from SCIENCE COMICS: CEPHALOPODS, Β© 2026 written by Casey Zakroff and illustrated by Joy Ang, First Second/Macmillan

One comic panel in which four kids and one teen, viewed from the back, stare in awe at a wall of mollusk fossils while other museum-goers pass by. They say, β€œWhoa.”

Credit: from SCIENCE COMICS: CEPHALOPODS, Β© 2026 written by Casey Zakroff and illustrated by Joy Ang, First Second/Macmillan

One comic panel in which four kids and one teen, viewed from the back, stare in awe at a wall of mollusk fossils while other museum-goers pass by. They say, β€œWhoa.” Credit: from SCIENCE COMICS: CEPHALOPODS, Β© 2026 written by Casey Zakroff and illustrated by Joy Ang, First Second/Macmillan

illustration of a girl opening the door of her bedroom, only to see a giant fart monster lying on her bed laughing and reading her diary

Credit: from GOOD FAMILIES DON’T, Β© 2026 written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Joy Ang, Tundra/PRH Canada

illustration of a girl opening the door of her bedroom, only to see a giant fart monster lying on her bed laughing and reading her diary Credit: from GOOD FAMILIES DON’T, Β© 2026 written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Joy Ang, Tundra/PRH Canada

illustration of a girl running down the stairs and flapping her arms in panic

Credit: from GOOD FAMILIES DON’T, Β© 2026 written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Joy Ang, Tundra/PRH Canada

illustration of a girl running down the stairs and flapping her arms in panic Credit: from GOOD FAMILIES DON’T, Β© 2026 written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Joy Ang, Tundra/PRH Canada

🎨 Illustrator spotlight on Joy Ang!

Joy is represented by Kelly Sonnack and interested in illustrating picture books, covers, and graphic novels.

Check out Joy's illustrator page!

@joyang.bsky.social
@ksonnack.bsky.social

22.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah, I love that. Such a great tip and item to watch for. Not surprised it came from the wonderful Deb H. 😍

27.02.2026 03:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congrats Alastair!!!! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰

27.02.2026 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image include a deal announcement for a new book by Jenny Alvarado. There are two anthropomorphized characters in the bottom right, Pencil and Eraser. Pencil is invading Erasers space and while exclaiming β€œAnother book!” Eraser is not amused.

Image include a deal announcement for a new book by Jenny Alvarado. There are two anthropomorphized characters in the bottom right, Pencil and Eraser. Pencil is invading Erasers space and while exclaiming β€œAnother book!” Eraser is not amused.

I’m so excited to share this news! Pencil & Eraser are getting a 4th book!! πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰πŸ₯Ή
I’m overjoyed to continue working with Chris, Kyra, and the rest of the @putnambooks.bsky.social team!! ☺️ So many thanks to @ksonnack.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social πŸ’•

05.02.2026 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I wish I was going to be in the area for this, but for those of you illustrators who are (around NYC next week), put this on your calendar!

06.02.2026 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A FATE SO COLD is out now and PW gave it a star! Grab your copy! ⭐

12.11.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a digital illustration of the characters Frog and Toad reading together under mushrooms

a digital illustration of the characters Frog and Toad reading together under mushrooms

a digital illustration of anthropomorphic animal characters walking through a futuristic city

a digital illustration of anthropomorphic animal characters walking through a futuristic city

a digital illustration of an anthropomorphic dog and cat on a picnic date by a pond

a digital illustration of an anthropomorphic dog and cat on a picnic date by a pond

a digital illustration of anthropomorphic animals dancing in a forest of glowing trees

a digital illustration of anthropomorphic animals dancing in a forest of glowing trees

🎨 Spotlight on Boya Sun!

Boya's Illustrator Page

Boya is represented by Kelly Sonnack (@ksonnack.bsky.social). He is open to illustrating picture books.

06.11.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
This week's book deals for Meg Medina, Cheryl Kim, and Marissa Valdez

This week's book deals for Meg Medina, Cheryl Kim, and Marissa Valdez

This week's book deals!

🦜LAS CHACHALACAS and its sequel, both picture books, by Marissa Valdez

✈️ An untitled picture book biography of Katherine Sui-Fun Cheung, written by Cheryl Kim, illustrated by Nicole Wong

πŸ›ΌMY ROLLER SKATES, a picture book, written by Meg Medina, illustrated by Leo Espinosa

07.11.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jemiscoe Chambers-Black - literary agent Jemiscoe Chambers-BlackAgent

I've also updated my MSWL a bit. Check that out here: www.andreabrownlit.com/Team/jemisco....

15.10.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Film adaptation news! Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie are adapting "Lizard Music" by Daniel Pinkwater, which was bought by Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists. One photo is of both Dwayne and Benny. The other photo is of the book Lizard Music.

Film adaptation news! Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie are adapting "Lizard Music" by Daniel Pinkwater, which was bought by Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists. One photo is of both Dwayne and Benny. The other photo is of the book Lizard Music.

Calling all Daniel Pinkwater fans! Breaking news: the cult classic, LIZARD MUSIC, just got picked up by MGM with Dwayne Johnson as the Chicken Man! Congratulations @danielpinkwater.bsky.social and @bowedtie.bsky.social on this adaptation!

Link to Variety article

@literaticat.bsky.social

17.10.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A square divided into 4 separate illustrations. 
Top left is a little girl with vitiligo having a tea party with Death. She is wearing a pretty pink and yellow dress and holding Death’s scythe that she just used to cut a slice of cake for him. Death is unamused as he holds a tiny tea cup. 
Top right is a group of 3 pre teen friends taking a selfie together. They’re all holding up peace signs. 
Bottom left is a group of 3 pre teen age witch friends laying on a pink blanket. One friend is munching on snacks and another is getting their attention to look at something in the sky. There are hats and snacks scattered around and their brooms are on the left bottom corner. 
Bottom right is a black and white illustration of 2 friends sitting on the ground. The friend on the left has dark curly hair and is holding a book open. The friend on the right has light curly hair and is pointing at something in the book.

A square divided into 4 separate illustrations. Top left is a little girl with vitiligo having a tea party with Death. She is wearing a pretty pink and yellow dress and holding Death’s scythe that she just used to cut a slice of cake for him. Death is unamused as he holds a tiny tea cup. Top right is a group of 3 pre teen friends taking a selfie together. They’re all holding up peace signs. Bottom left is a group of 3 pre teen age witch friends laying on a pink blanket. One friend is munching on snacks and another is getting their attention to look at something in the sky. There are hats and snacks scattered around and their brooms are on the left bottom corner. Bottom right is a black and white illustration of 2 friends sitting on the ground. The friend on the left has dark curly hair and is holding a book open. The friend on the right has light curly hair and is pointing at something in the book.

✨ Happy #portfolioday ✨
I’m Jenny, an author and illustrator of kids books. I love comic style illustrations, characters that get themselves in a bit of trouble, and drawing while watching crime docs.

I’m represented by @ksonnack.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

🎨 www.jennyabooks.com

14.10.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
digital illustration of Wisp, a small ghost with big glasses, buying a story from a friendly vampire

digital illustration of Wisp, a small ghost with big glasses, buying a story from a friendly vampire

digital illustration of two smiling creatures: one is round and green with a small cap, and the other is yellow with fuzzy hair and glasses

digital illustration of two smiling creatures: one is round and green with a small cap, and the other is yellow with fuzzy hair and glasses

digital illustration of a family packing their car for a camping trip, including impractical items like a toaster and a hairdryer

digital illustration of a family packing their car for a camping trip, including impractical items like a toaster and a hairdryer

digital illustration of Kat, a yellow striped cat, reading a book in a cross-section view of her house

digital illustration of Kat, a yellow striped cat, reading a book in a cross-section view of her house

🎨 Spotlight on James Burks (@jamesburks.bsky.social)!

James’s Illustrator Page

James is represented by Kelly Sonnack (@ksonnack.bsky.social). He is open to picture books and black & white interiors.

08.10.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How I Queried My Literary Agent A tale full of intrigue, doubt, and success (Part 1)

That time I was agent-less, book dummy in hand:

β€œIf you know me, you’ll know the moment I wrapped on this book dummy I began to question if it would get my foot in any of the doors I was trying to get into.”

#kidlit #kidlitart

😳 open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...

09.10.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My agency is hosting #ABLArtfest and this was my response to the prompt β€œfall festivities”. For me, as soon as Oct.1 hits I’m in full fall celebration modeβ€” scarves and cozy and pumpkins and socks and boots and leaves and and and! #kidlitart

02.10.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Orange-toned children’s book illustration of a family at a fall festival. An older man sits on a haystack and plays pumpkin chess with his grandkid while a couple cousins watch (one about to bite an Apple cider donut), surrounded by pumpkins. A parent with coffee looks to the side with a worried smile as their child presents a pumpkin that is about as big as they are! Underneath is text that says β€œKris Easler, rep’d by Jen RofΓ©, kriseasler.com”

Orange-toned children’s book illustration of a family at a fall festival. An older man sits on a haystack and plays pumpkin chess with his grandkid while a couple cousins watch (one about to bite an Apple cider donut), surrounded by pumpkins. A parent with coffee looks to the side with a worried smile as their child presents a pumpkin that is about as big as they are! Underneath is text that says β€œKris Easler, rep’d by Jen RofΓ©, kriseasler.com”

Happy October! I decided to combine the #KidLitArtPostcard for this month with the first week's prompt of the #ABLArtFest - Fall Festival!

πŸ‚Check out more of my work at www.kriseasler.com
🍁 kriseaslerart@gmail.com
πŸŽƒ rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

02.10.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 88    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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No way! It’s #KidLitArtPostCardDay ✏️🎨 ! So I heared.
Here are some examples of my picturebookwork! I’m represented by @ksonnack.bsky.social from @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#illustration #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookaet #kinderboekenweek.

02.10.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A cartoon style illustration featuring three young witches and their black cat laying on a blanket stargazing. The blanket has snacks, drinks and witch hats scattered about.

A cartoon style illustration featuring three young witches and their black cat laying on a blanket stargazing. The blanket has snacks, drinks and witch hats scattered about.

Hey, hey, hey! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! πŸ‚
Anyone up for a witchy picnic and some stargazing?

🎨 www.jennyabooks.com
Rep’d by @ksonnack.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

02.10.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
ABLA art fest 2025 prompts for illustrators: fall festivities, the crystal ball reveals, ghostly encounters, chats by the cauldron, trunk or treat

ABLA art fest 2025 prompts for illustrators: fall festivities, the crystal ball reveals, ghostly encounters, chats by the cauldron, trunk or treat

We’re back with #ABLArtFest 2025!Β 

There's a lot going on in the world these days, so this year we're offering weekly prompts this year instead of daily ones.

Use the #ABLArtFest hashtag and tag @andreabrownlit so everyone can find you.Β 

We can't wait to see what great pieces you come up with!

26.09.2025 20:09 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 6

Thank you for noticing Debbie - we love you back!

01.10.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ABLA ArtFest is baaaack! We're going easy on you this year. Five prompts you can spread out through the month.

YOU'VE GOT THIS!!! πŸ’œπŸ’ͺ🎨

26.09.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Congratulations, @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social ! πŸŽ‰

@steamteambooks.bsky.social #JuniorLibraryGuild
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social

10.09.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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So excited to announce my AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR pb debut! BEAR WAKES UP coming fall 2026!

A million thanks to the amazing people who made this happen: @ksonnack.bsky.social , Farrin Jacobs and everyone at the @andreabrownlit.bsky.social & Random House Studio team!

Can’t wait for you to meet Bear!

17.09.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Middle Grade Is Down but Never Out We asked children’s book agents about trends they are seeing in the category, and how they persevere in a tough market.

Lovely to see this piece about Middle Grade in Publisher's Weekly, with words of wisdom from our very own @ksonnack.bsky.social

www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

12.09.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The People of Publishing conference will be held September 17, 2025 at the New York Academy of Medicine. Register at http://bit.ly/4nsgiAR

The People of Publishing conference will be held September 17, 2025 at the New York Academy of Medicine. Register at http://bit.ly/4nsgiAR

Check out the preliminary program for the @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social conference to be held on September 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine. Register now, if you haven’t already! 1/

14.08.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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AALA People of Publishing Conference

There’s still time to register: visit www.peopleofpublishing.org for more details on how to register and what the full range of programming will entail.

#peopleofpublishing
#peopleofpublishing25
#thefreedomtoread
#thelibrariansfilm

07.09.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m so excited to share that Our Frozen Planet is now available in North America! It’s filled with incredible stories from the icy corners of our planet, written by the wonderful Leisa Stewart-Sharpe. Excited for a new audience to dive in and explore these chilly stories! πŸ’™β„οΈ

02.09.2025 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oops it’s #kidlitartpostcard tag. Missed a word! πŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌπŸ‘‡πŸΌ

04.09.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0