Congrats!

This sounds so fun! Congrats!

#Agents, #Editors, & #Publishers, #KidLitGN's 2025 pitch event is open! kidlitgn.com/submission-d.... Reply to the pitches you are interested in with your sub guidelines, or add your guidelines here: kidlitgn.com/submission-d... #pitchevent #kidlit #graphicnovels

here's a list of brands to boycott if you support a FREE PALESTINE 🍉

some are low impact, some are high impact, and some are definitely easier to boycott than others. if you're just starting to figure this boycott stuff out, start slow and give yourself grace 💜

boycott-israel.org/boycott.html

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.

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

never take freedom of the press or access to news for granted. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/...

BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed.

"60K Gazans have been killed," in both number and passive voice, might as well be genocide denial at this point. I don't think that's edgy to say. It's way more than that number and we straightforwardly know who's doing it

This is so beautiful @yiawrites.bsky.social

How a Wisconsin writer picked up geocaching to stay connected to her late sister - Wisconsin Life Have you ever picked up a hobby because a friend or relative was really into it? Did you try to see if they’re truly onto something? Writer Yia Lor of Eau Claire did this with geocaching, an outdoor a...

If you’re looking for something to do this summer, my sister always loved geocaching. 💚

#geocaching #wisconsinlife #hmong #writer #grief #sisters

wisconsinlife.org/story/why-an...

There is no food in Gaza. Please share this and bear witness is nothing else. People are eating leaves to survive but everyone is suffering immensely. The children. The elderly. The new mothers. The husbands and sons and brothers getting shot at just to try to get “aid”.

We have failed as humans.

A deal announcement for OUR CUT OF SALT by Deena Helm

If you’ve ever wanted to read a book about a Palestinian haunted house that fights back against its occupiers—and the three generations of Palestinian women who are connected to it—then be on the lookout for Deena Helm’s debut!

Coming to you in Sept 2026 from Tor Nightfire! 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

You’re amazing for putting this together!

Never thought I would get to share this but we are $400 away from fundraising the last amount needed for Mariam to evacuate.

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, boosted, and cheered this on! You’re all incredible!

Donate to get us to the final amount:

www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hel...

I’d love to see an adaptation of Poison Garden! #kidlitchat

One of my favorite reads growing up!

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“The Great British Bake Off” x “The Salt Princess”

Royals aren’t supposed to bake, but Princess Amira can’t help but sneak into the kitchen. When a grumpy king comes to visit, will Amira’s treats win him over? Or will she barred from baking forever? #bluepit #picturebook #PB

This sounds so funny!

#bluepit📖

Haha!

#bluepit📖

Good to know! Appreciate the response and hope you’re well.

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“Poison Garden” x “The Wild Book”

At the end of a deserted street, sits an abandoned library. New to town, Salma decides to visit only to discover something strange: the library is alive. Can she convince her neighbors to save the Forgotten Library before it’s too late? #bluepit #PB #picturebook

This sounds terrific

Love this!

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7yo Reema the Reporter gets the scoop of the school year when she learns recess might be canceled! Can she rescue recess with an exclusive story? #bluepit #picturebook #pb

Hi, Ruqayyah! I was at the SCBWI editors & agents day conf with you back in May. I didn’t get a chance to ask you then, so asking now: could you share more of your MSWL for picture books?

a cartoon drawing of a person cutting a chocolate cake with a knife ALT: a cartoon drawing of a person cutting a chocolate cake with a knife

“The Great British Bake Off” x “The Salt Princess”

Royals aren’t supposed to bake, but Princess Amira can’t help but sneak into the kitchen. When a grumpy king comes to visit, will Amira’s treats win him over? Or will she barred from baking forever? #bluepit #picturebook #PB

a person 's hand is reaching for a book on a shelf Alt: a person 's hand is reaching for a book on a library shelf

“Poison Garden” x “The Wild Book”

At the end of a deserted street, sits an abandoned library. New to town, Salma decides to visit only to discover something strange: the library is alive. Can she convince her neighbors to save the Forgotten Library before it’s too late? #bluepit #PB #picturebook