Cynthia Leavitt - writer of kid lit - amquerying

Looking for a PB agents who are wanting/willing to work with DIFFICULT TOPICS, if anyone can send some names my way to research I would be soooo appreciative. #kidlitcommunity #amquerying #writingkidlit #PB #trauma

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Looking for a PB agents who are wanting/willing to work with DIFFICULT TOPICS, if anyone can send some names my way to research I would be soooo appreciative. #kidlitcommunity #amquerying #writingkidlit #PB #trauma

Daisy's colorful nature spins out of control at school and a mishap leaves her to believe everyone hates here.
DAISY'S AND THE DO-OVER DAY #BluePit #PB #Q #WhenYouCan'tDo-OverEverything

Lacey’s excitement to deliver secret handmade valentines to her friends falters as she trips into class – her valentines everywhere. Now at least one classmate knows she’s hiding something.
A VALENTINE FOR EVERYONE #BluePit #PB #Q #Valentines 📖

Cooper’s no superhero – hiding from her own shadow – but she’s determined to help others in her own wacky way.
COOPER THE SUPER DOG #BluePit #PB #Q 📖#WhatDoesItMeanToBeBrave

Bookcase wallows in the dusty basement unable to share his adventures until a young girl stumbles upon him and unlocks the magic of books.
WHAT A BOOK CAN DO #BluePit #PB #anthropomorphic #LoveForReading #Q 📖

Can an easily startled Porcupine find a way to control his quills so he can give hugs to his new friends?
HOW TO HUG A PORCUPINE #BluePit #PB #Q #NotAlwaysLikingPartsOfOurselves

One child’s struggle to keep (or not to keep) a bad secret after being told, Don’t Tell!
IT'S OK TO TELL #BluePit #PB #5+ #AbuseWithoutDetails #HardTopics

Will one hyperactive Squirrel’s desire to be a part of the group help or harm the animals from finding a safe way to surprise Porcupine for his birthday?
HOW TO SURPRISE A PORCUPINE #BluePit #PB #Q #humor #ND

When Rosa notices her newly widowed neighbor hasn’t done his usually decorating for Christmas, she puts Operation Secret Santa into action. But when Dad isn't supportive of her efforts, does Rosa continue or quit?
ANGEL'S EVERYWHERE: A CHRISTMAS STORY #BluePit #ChB #6-10 #holiday #grief #kindness

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Daisy dazzling personality causes a few bumps at school and when calling ‘Do-Over’ doesn’t make things right, she must figure out what to do or risk losing her friends.
DAISY AND THE DO-OVER DAY #BlueSky #PB #FairPlay 📖

Porcupine disregards his friends weather warnings to cast a line and catches himself up a creek without a paddle and no way to shore when a storm hits.
HOW TO SAVE A PORCUPINE #BlueSky #PB #Q #friensdship

Cooper longs to be a superhero but each attempt ends in disappointment until she has no choice but to do something.
COOPER THE SUPER DOG #BlueSky #PB #Q #InYourOwnWay

Teddy’s letter to Santa says he’s sleighing the nice list until Tinsel’s frosty responses has Teddy ho-ho-hoping he can get it right.
DEAR SANTA #BlueSky #PB #Q #Holiday #CompassionForOthers

Title Page (cartoon legs in the air, wearing pale blue roller skates with pink wheels) Agent's Guide to: Love Hits Big by Dana Ripley Adult/Contemporary Rom-Com

Janey Pfeiffer, better known as Daisy Chainsaw, cares about two things in life—roller derby and running the Little Paws animal rescue. After meeting the straight-laced Alan Monroe at a Fireball-fueled roller derby after party, she invites him for a one-night stand. Their encounter turns into a full-blown situationship, and Janey falls harder for Alan than from a brutal hip check on the derby track. When Alan’s determination to save his family business puts him on a collision course with the struggling Little Paws, Janey must decide whether to sacrifice her heart as she races to save the animals she loves.

Tropes/Vibes Banging into love Bisexual FMC MMC falls first (and fast) Opposites attract (Dive Bar vibes vs Country Club vibes) Friends-with-benefits with a splash of fake dating Fighting to save what they love Chosen family

Mood board for Love Hits Big Clockwise, starting with upper left: Roller derby bout; roller derby jammer's booty while skating; large white dog; couple killing; Bojangles logo; couple in bed, clasping hands; wild party

WHIP IT x PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION

A wild child roller derby skater crashes into a situationship with a man whose determination to save his family business puts him on a collision course with her beloved animal shelter. Will she risk her heart to save what she loves?

#BluePit 📖 #W #A #R

Lacey creates a bouquet of secret handmade valentines for school, but when the class begins to notice unintended clues, she must think fast if she wants to stay anonymous.
A VALENTINE FOR EVERYONE #BlueSky #PB #holiday #Q #RandomActsOfKindness 📖

Stuck in a dusty basement, Bookcase must show a young girl the wonders of reading or lose his purpose.
WHAT A BOOKCASE CAN DO #BluePit #PB #anthropomorphic
#Q 📖

Told to stay silent, a child must find their voice or remain stuck in the trauma.
IT'S OK TO TELL #BluePit #PB #trauma #NeedsToBeTold 📖

Everything spikes Porcupine’s anxiety, but in order to make friends (and give hugs) he must find a way to nudge through the scary woods toward the pond where the animals play.
How To Hug A Porcupine #BluePit #PB #Q #freindship #Anxiety #UnusalSolutions 📖

Squirrel’s bursting with excitement as he scurries to help the animals plan Porcupine’s surprise birthday party. Asked to be the lookout, Squirrel must show that his hyperactive antics are more than annoyances as he tries to be included.
How To Surprise A Porcupine #BluePit #PB #ND #Q #OS 📖

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As Christmas approaches, Rosa must decide if her desire to help her neighbor through his grief is greater than the fear she feels over hurting her Dad, or her own grief with the loss of her mom.
#BluePit #AngelsEverywhere #ChB 📖 #Q #OS

#BluePitHype Q & A January 12th Build Your List #BluePit is tomorrow! Post with #BluePitHype and build a support list! BlueSky Lists work similar to Feeds, you can even pin them like the Discover feed, so you don’t miss your friend’s posts! 1 DAY To #BLUEPIT ON JAN 13th! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL

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#BluePitHype There are so many different opinions on pitches. I try to follow the following formula in one sentence.

When (triggering event) happens to (MC) s/he must (action/choice) or else (stakes).

In a very engaging way, that asks for more...

Porcupine is afraid of everything; Elle that her friends hate her; Lacey that others will figure out her secret; Cooper that he will never be brave; Mira that she can't change the colors of the world back to normal; Gus that he will lose his friends; Teddy that he'll be on Santa's naughty list #PB

So many characters - Porcupine is proud of making friends; Elle for figuring out how she effects others; Lacey for random acts of kindness; Cooper for finding his unique kind of brave; Mira for realizing the importance of following directions; Gus not hiding from his emotions; Teddy for honesty #PB

I am not an illustrator - I so wish I was - but I can certainly see my characters, scenes, and stories alive in my head.