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Ruqayyah Daud

@borahaze91.bsky.social

Senior Editor at LBYR & Requited πŸ“š please don’t pitch me your book here! ❀️

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Pssst - did you see the news that if you donate to your public library this week, you'll get a free audiobook credit from us? πŸ‘€β β¬

26.02.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 86    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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12.12.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

thank you!

01.02.2026 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

now feels like a good time to remind agents that i do in fact still publish MG! lately my only submissions have been for requited, but i am actively still acquiring for LBYR across age categories πŸ˜ƒ

28.01.2026 00:53 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

i’d appreciate it! it’s actually for a friend who is in librarian school and looking for part time work until she finishes her degree!

28.01.2026 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

so proud of Aubrey and honored to have edited this book!

26.01.2026 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST by Aubrey Hartman is a 2026 Newbery Honor Book! Join us in congratulating Aubrey!

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can’t wait for this one! more deadwood forest coming your way #bookdeal

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17.01.2026 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have gotten several emails about this in the new year and I just want to note again this was not about any specific IP although I definitely see how it reads that way now 🀣! just a general call for more diverse submissions, but I definitely could’ve worded it better

06.01.2026 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

thank you! i published immortal dark with paige terlip starling so im familiar!

21.12.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

let’s set something up
for jan? i’m also online through 12/23 🀣 but appreciate that no one else is!

21.12.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

rereading it I do see how the phrasing could’ve implied that though 🀣

21.12.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I had a lot of questions asking me if this is for IP project and not necessarily! it’s a general call as my submissions inbox has not been as diverse as I’d like it to be!

21.12.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

would love to!

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yess please email me! would love to work together again!

21.12.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

would love to! please email me!

21.12.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SUPERSTAR READS OF 2025
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOKS OF 2025

[book cover] THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST
[book cover] HOW THE WORD IS PASSED

SUPERSTAR READS OF 2025 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOKS OF 2025 [book cover] THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST [book cover] HOW THE WORD IS PASSED

Best Fiction for Older Readers
✨ THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST by Aubrey Hartman

Best Informational Books for Older Readers
✨ HOW THE WORD IS PASSED: ADAPTED FOR YOUNG READERS by @clintsmithiii.bsky.social and @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social

3/4 #CPLBest

17.11.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Middle Fiction
✨ THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST by Aubrey Hartman
✨ UNBOXING LIBBY by @stephcherrywell.com

19.11.2025 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to these books on Kirkus' Best Middle Grade lists!

✨ HOW THE WORD IS PASSED (ADAPTED FOR YOUNG READERS) by @clintsmithiii.bsky.social and @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social
✨ WILL'S RACE FOR HOME by @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social
✨ THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST by Aubrey Hartman

01.12.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST by Aubrey Hartman and GLORIOUS RIVALS by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, which were picked for Los Angeles Public Library's Best of 2025!

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happy to consider!

19.12.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

just a general query!

17.12.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

via email is great! she can find it on PM if she doesn’t have it.

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yes!

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i’m looking for agented authors of color interested in writing new adult contemporary romance for our new adult imprint, requited. any agents i can connect with on this? #mswl

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12.12.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

how does one get a job as a paid reader for a literary agency? asking for a friend!

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A testimonial with the quote "I have gotten two new manuscript requests from established agencies in the past two hours.

Excluding the conference results, this exceeds my whole previous 12 months and 300 queries.

Good advice! Thanks."

A testimonial with the quote "I have gotten two new manuscript requests from established agencies in the past two hours. Excluding the conference results, this exceeds my whole previous 12 months and 300 queries. Good advice! Thanks."

Agent + Editor Meetings are live for November!

If you're tired of form letters and want insightful advice, our kind, thoughtful (and even warm and funny) agents are here to help.

We hope everyone gets requests like Erik, below! We love good news.

Learn more: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations

07.11.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I’m also open for Nov! Also please don’t message me on personal social media 😬. You can reach out directly to Maniscript Acadmy if you have trouble booking! Or email daud.editorial@gmail.com

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