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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 17h

What in the spooky season is going on here? #scbwi #illustration #middlegrade #kidlit #kidlitart #spotillustration

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycekay.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com hello@laurapiggott.com #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #illustrator #picturebook #pb

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Its here! SOLAR MAMAS by Jyothi Nookula, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali published by Lee and Low

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Some days, you spend all day working on a cat, because even though you have 3, you forget how to draw a cat. Has anyone studied the effects of menopause brain fog on illustrators? Just so we’re clear, I’m not asking for a friend… #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #menopause #brainfog

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Nothing says “cozying up to spooky season” like a good, gothic cover. What’s everyone reading right now? I just started “The Once and Future Witches” by Alix E. Harrow and I’m finding it to be the perfect addition to my morning coffee. #illustration #coverart #coverdesign #bookcover #coverartist

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

47 years, yall. The secret? Marry someone you like.

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I have three different clients who, when we come to the end of an email exchange, send me a red heart. They dont know each other, so its a spontaneous thing. I'd like them all to know it kinda makes my day to get those little hugs at the end of a conversation. You know who you are ❤️

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Challenging myself to put in the work to get the work I want, so there’s no better way to start a daily art intention than with a middle-grade, Halloweenie scene. Will this become cover art? Interior art? Stay tuned! #kidlit #kidlitart #middlegradebooks #illustrator #illustration

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Enjoying my time off. Had a lovely lunch with Mindy Weiss. A client who is also a dear friend. @theseymourglass.bsky.social

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Adventures await in a magical jungle. You never know what surprises you’ll find. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #picturebookillustration #scbwi

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Check out this generous giveaway: #PB #critique + Zoom with agent @joycekay.bsky.social!! #kidlit #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Ana Siqueira strikes again. Adorable book about ADHD, illustrated by Joanna Grochocka, published by Barefoot Books!

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Mighty KIDLIT FIREFLY MENTORSHIP Are you an unpublished PB writer? JOIN TODAY for a small monthly fee Mentee Applications open Aug 1-10 If chosen, start Sept-Nov shorturl.at/M5d7r @ziemkemichele.bsky.social @sueleopold.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social

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KellzEvan💙🫶🏻 @kellzevan.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

If able, please help Ms. Oleotti and her students. If not, it would be very appreciated if you would repost this. Thank you!

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Enter for a chance to win a picture book query critique + 30 minute Zoom with agent @joycekay.bsky.social! You'll also find awesome tips from Joyce and author Rob Sanders. Plus...the July #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is here! mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-opportuni...

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PB Tips, Critique/AMA Giveaway, Workshop & Critique Train! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Here are tips from an agent & author, a critique and Zoom giveaway with agent Joyce Sweeney, workshop info & Critique Train!

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay! I’m Laura and I’m a 🇨🇦 author/illustrator with two picture books on sub. I’m looking to work with my first traditional publisher. Represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycekay.bsky.social. www.laurapiggott.com hello@laurapiggott.com #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Yesterday evening I got caught up in my very own magic hour when a rainbow landed on my current knitting project… and I thought to myself, “Why can’t every evening be just like this?” #illustrator #bookcover #coverart #illustration #bookdesign

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Hi! Rob Sanders and I are teaching an advanced Picture Book class in Fort Lauderdale in October! Spread the word!

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com hello@laurapiggott.com #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #illustrator #picturebook #pb

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happy outdoor office season! The Shangri-Laura gazebo is open for business. #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart #illustrator #scbwi

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Thrilled for this review from Publishers Weekly. Pick up your copy of HUMPHREY THE EGG-SPLORER by Nadia Ali Illustrations by Valenti Gubianas www.amazon.com/Humphrey-Egg... @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Happy Book Birthday to MUSIC PLANTS HOPE by Tonnye Fletcher! @seymouragency.bsky.social

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

My illustration wall gets prettier and prettier! New pieces just added from Tori Kelley and Ann Koffsky

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Happy Book Birthday to JUST A SHELL...OR IS IT? Written by Becca McMurdie, illustrated by Paola Escobar, published by Abrams Appleseed.

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Thrilled to see THE ANIMAL SOCIETIES SERIES by Nadia Ali is now an audio book series! shop.capstonepub.com/Shop/s/produ... @capstonepub.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @thebookofnadias.bsky.social

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Three book chapter book deal and Ana's nice is the illustrator! @seymouragency.bsky.social

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's here Mari and the Great Market Swap written by Janelle Springer-Willms, illustrated by Juliana Eigner published by Barefoot Books @seymouragency.bsky.social

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Its been a beautiful spring for Swwwney Superstars. Look at all these beautiful, colorful covers!!! @seymouragency.bsky.social

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Day trip to the Fairmont Chateau Montebello today = a poolside sketch. I wish I’d had my neocolours.

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of kids books. I love nature, animals, conservation, mindfulness, & imagination. Rep’s by @joycekay.bsky.social and Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social You can see more of my work at www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlit

A watercolor illustration of a mother and baby river otter, swimming under the water among plants, fish and a turtle. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

SPRING into these books written by Nadia Ali and boost your child's reading skills and knowledge. @capstonepub.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @kubepublishing.bsky.social

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Natasha Yim @natashayim.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

On Friday, April 17, LUNA PICKS A LUCKY DUMPLING was the #1 new release on Amazon in Children's Math Fiction! And the book is still a month away from its release date. Thank you, Book Gods! @scbwisfneb.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social

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Kristine Ada Carter @kristineadacarter.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Amazing readings, discussions, & prizes during picture book launch party for IF YOUR ABUELO IS A ASTRONAUTA written by @asiqueira.bsky.social & illustrated by @irenafreitas.com + YETI AND THE RUBBISH ON MOUNT EVEREST by Andrea Tripke. I won a photo critique by Irene! Love her artwork. #kidlit

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Virtual book launch for two of my superstar clients this Saturday at 2:30 pm eastern.

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Thrilled to have... PIRATES IN THE LIBRARY by Nadia Ali illustrations by Jake Tebbit included in the Library Lovers’ Day at Bialik College Library in Melbourne, Australia Thank you Raffaela Grasso, Librarian! @joycekay.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @thebookofnadias.bsky.social

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Its here! Releasing April 14th, YETI AND THE RUBBISH ON MOUNT EVEREST written and illustrated by Andrea Tripke published by Reycraft @seymouragency.bsky.social

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Tonnye Fletcher @tonnyef.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

These musicians are from all over the world, adding to the universal appeal of this book! Find out more about #MusicPlantsHope by scanning the QR code. Enjoy daily trivia, behind-the-scenes and contests between now and 5.26.26! #BackMatterBlitz

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