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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Alternate viewing options are here! Flood goes live on #PBS #IndependentLens tonight! Streamable on the new PBS Documentaries YouTube channel for 90 days.

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

#NYC friends. 2 more nights to watch Flood on the big screen @dctvny.bsky.social. And check out these special guests! @housingworksnyc.bsky.social CEO Charles King and filmmaker @yford.bsky.social. Non-NYC friends. Stay tuned for viewing options near you! #bridgedivides #impact

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Dispatch 02 open.substack.com/pub/archelon... Katy Scoggin and I are taking her beautiful feature documentary, Flood, directly to communities to foster dialogue to bridge divides, before and after its PBS release this summer. Curious? Follow the substack below and DM me.

Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

How do you spell spring? S-C-B-W-I! Looking forward to virtual and in-person events. More at www.adamdblackman.com #scbwi #writers #conference #kidlit

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Scrambling for that last #Chanukah gift? Searching for a #stockingstuffer? Seek no more! Get the #writer in your life what they need the most... an #editor! #kidlit #picturebook #middlegrade #paperbackwriter #bestgiftever

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Before I get too deep into booking out 2026 workshops and presentations... @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlit #writerscommunity

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

What do you get the writer in your life? An editor! adamdblackman.com #kidlit #writerslife

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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people, it's a success story with @adamdblackman.bsky.social! Check it out here: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/a... #kidlit #amreading #amwriting #FWF #writing #books #stories #contests

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Calling #pb authors & illustrators. Join me for CREATIVE CONNECTIONS, a deep dive into author/illustrator collaborations. Monday, September 29 8-9pm EST SCBWI Member: $10 Non-Members: $15 Nebraska resident price: free Register at: www.scbwi.org/events/creat...

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Creative Connections with Adam Blackman

THE POWER OF TWO - We all know about the power of three. But when it comes to picture books, it takes two: text and art! The industry standard is that authors and illustrators work separately. Join us...

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

How do you spell fall? S-C-B-W-I! My events page is now updated. I'm looking forward to meeting writers and illustrators from Houston to Washington! Come join me at one of these great #SCBWI events. www.adamdblackman.com#events @scbwi.bsky.social

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Kayleigh | Developmental Editor ✍🏻📚 @editsinthemargins.com · 22/09/2025

Heck yes. I've had an influx of high-word-count requests come in wanting to start within a couple of weeks (or worse: wanting to be DONE within a few weeks). Editing takes time, so we often book out a bit. If there's an editor (or other professional) you know you want to work with, ask early!

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Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

I’m Regina Brooks, President of the Association of American Literary Agents and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency. I am so excited to invite you to the very first People of Publishing Conference (peopleofpublishing.bsky.social), happening Sept 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine in NYC.

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

There's nothing quite like working on client manuscripts with Larry at my feet making happy honking sounds. #editing #mansbestfriend #bunnyluv #workfromhutch #kidlit

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Attention #Latinx Authors & Illustrators! Check out this wonderful opportunity to support your #schoolvisits. #kidlit latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/school-visit...

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School Visit Fund — Latinx Kidlit Book Festival

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Bring the whole family to The Eleanor Roosevelt Center for a story time, crafts, tour, free copy of Lee Wind and illustrator Kelly Mangan's fantastic LIKE THAT ELEANOR from Cardinal Rule Press.

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2! Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g... Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why. Thanks @shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

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Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 2: REVIVING THE DEAD: Six Ways to Breathe Life into a Beloved (but Stale) Tale by Shannon Stocker(6/24/2025)

#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

#kidlitzombieweek starts Monday! Do you have manuscripts you thought were dead? Join us to bring those zombies back to life w/ blog posts, discussions, & of course #prizes! Check all the details out here: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I admit. I delete a lot newsletters unread. But I'm sure glad I read the latest from #kidlit agent Sera Rivers. A lovely, affirming anecdote, great book recs, and etiquette tips for writers seeking representation. Good one @writeloudly.bsky.social ! #writingcommunity

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Lee Wind @leewind.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Hi friends! It's the #bookbirthday for my new picture book, Like THAT Eleanor. It's a celebration of allyship, history, and kids having the power to make our world more fair. Illustrated by @kellyamangan.bsky.social #kidlit #pride

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I'm looking forward to working with @scbwilongisland.bsky.social! Though critiques are sold out, attendees get a (very) limited time exclusive submission opportunity with CRP and (somewhat less) limited time discount on freelance editorial. Questions? Reach out through www.adamdblackman.com

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Adam Blackman Editorial Services

Adam Blackman Editorial Services, experienced author provides manuscript critiques, line and developmental edits, specializing in picture books and middle grade, open to writing for all ages.

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Reposting now that we're closer to the date. Hope to see you all there!

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Check out the dynamic duo of author @leewind.bsky.social & illustrator @kellyamangan.bsky.social & their creation of the stunning PB - Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally - releasing June 3rd. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Cardinal Rule Press #interview #kidlit

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

JOIN me and @literallylynne.bsky.social for a Twice As Nice First Pages Event! Two Editors - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7 - 8:15 PM EST More Information About the Event and Payment Information and Submission Information HERE: shorturl.at/Bnl5G

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Join Cardinal Rule Press in celebrating our new release LIKE THAT ELEANOR! June 3rd (LAUNCH DAY), 1pm EST Virtual reading by author @leewind.bsky.social Sign up for this FREE event here: lnkd.in/gaUb6DZy Preorder here: shorturl.at/LUBLF

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Don't you just love seeing a cover and thinking "I remember the first draft"? Congrats to long-time crit partner @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social for her beautiful debut made even more beautiful by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social published by Peachtree! #kidlit www.publishersweekly.com/9781682636046

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The Blue Jays That Grew a Forest by Lynn Street

The blue jay gets its due in this sharply written appreciation of the bird’s critically important symbiotic relationship with oa...

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Lee Wind @leewind.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

fun facts: 1) 5am Pacific is 8pm in Taiwan 2) I'll be on InstagramLive talking to Teachers of English in Taiwan on "Love of the Half-Eaten Peach" 3)Taiwan has gay marriage today 4) 2,500 years ago there was this amazing gay love story 5) #kidlit is powerful! www.instagram.com/iamleewind/ #lgbtq+

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Was delighted to see the amazing youth activists fighting book bans in www.bannedtogetherdoc.com We're in this together! #kidlit #aabb #libraries #bookstores #shopindie #teachers @ncte.org @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social authorsagainstbookbans.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Happy School Library Month! www.ala.org/aasl/advocac...

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

My goodness, forgot to tag the creators! @me-mwai.bsky.social @morganlau.bsky.social and Rhona Shirdan - nice work!

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Hey #kidlit! There's a new podcast in town! #PB to #YA, the hosts find examples from each for every craft point they discuss. linktr.ee/kdzpodcast?u...

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KDZ Podcast | Linktree

Join Mel, Morgan, & Rona as they drill into the craft of children's literature.

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

🔔 Read this thread for an update regarding our Stories Save Lives event! Tickets are still on sale now! 🗓️ April 10th, 2025 📌 The Whittemore House, Washington D.C 🕑 7:00 - 9:00 PM EST 🎫 bit.ly/SSLtickets

A purple, green, and pink promotional graphic showing an image of a white event ticket. There is a purple banner in the upper left-hand corner that says “Update” in app caps. The ticket says “10 Years: Stories Save Lives,” followed by the description “A Joyful and Crucial Conversation and Cocktail Reception.” The gala will take place at The Whittemore House, Washington DC on April 10th, 2025. The bottom of the ticket stub says, “Tickets on sale now!” To the right of the ticket is a white box with rounded corners containing the date for the event, April 10th. Beneath the date are three sideways rectangles, each containing a feature of the event: Celebrating 10 Years of WNDB, exclusive author panel, and cocktail reception.

A purple, green, and pink promotional graphic with a light blue banner at the top that says “10 Years: Stories Save Lives”. Beneath is a white box containing details about the event titled “Reserve Your Ticket.” The body text says, “Join for a joyful Stories Save Lives community conversation and cocktail reception as we commemorate a decade of uplifting marginalized voices and diversifying our bookshelves - all while we defend the freedom to read.” Beneath the body text is a light yellow bubble containing the shortened URL “bit.ly/SSLtickets”. Beneath the URL is the date, location, and time of the event: Thursday, April 10th; The Whittemore House, Washington DC; 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Love this post, as the father of a so-called reluctant read as well as editor at an indie press who also supports our authors to thread the needle of self-promotion and informative content. Well done @katemessner.com . I want to read all these titles - including yours! #kidlt #mg

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

This is not political - I save that for my "personal" life - but for all the parents and educators out there. #kidlit #parenting

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 25/03/2025

If you live in Canada and support independent bookstores, please make your voice heard! #CanKidLit #IndieBookstores #CanLit #BookSky

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Today I ate 4 strawberries. And I am still hungry.

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I just saw the book of a manuscript I passed on in a promotional email. It was wonderful manuscript but didn't fit our list and I'm so glad to see that it will reach readers. Congrats to author, illustrator, and all involved! #editing #kidlit #risingtide #pb lernerbooks.com/excerpts/321...

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The Fearless Storyteller - Excerpts - Lerner Publishing Group

Lerner Publishing Group is committed to providing quality, relevant library and classroom resources that better prepare students for the future while exciting their imaginations on every page.

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Save the date #kidlit allies! 3/17 2pm EST Join Cardinal Rule Press author @leewind.bsky.social and publisher Maria Dismondy, and @sarahprager.bsky.social @drfranksileo.bsky.social @rosieethor.bsky.social Register at cardinalrulepress.lpages.co/be-an-ally-p...

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Be an Ally Panel

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Adam Blackman @adamdblackman.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

I had no idea this was a day. I will prepare my shopping list accordingly. #kidlit rules.

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Cheryl B. Klein @cherylklein.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

New Yorkers! A terrific BOOK SALE* is going on right now at Park Slope United Methodist, 6th Ave & 8th St. in Brooklyn. Hardcovers $3, paperbacks $2. Open till 5 today! Come by & buy!

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