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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

If you're an SCBWI member, please consider voting for my book MY NAME IS AI LIN in the New York division of the Crystal Kite Awards. Vote by 6/23. Even if you're not in NY, you can vote in this region. Thanks! VOTE: www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite... @ashleedani.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social

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Rebecca Angus (UPDATES ONLY) @bookfairyangus.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

So excited to welcome @jacintapatt.bsky.social to Team Book Fairy and MacPack. Her picture books are incredible and I’m thrilled to team up with @ashleedani.bsky.social to represent her.

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Jacinta Patterson @jacintapatt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Shameful as it is for an author to admit, I am at a loss for words. My flabbers are gasted and my timbers are shivered to announce that I am agented...and I get to work with TWO amazing agents! Thank you, @bookfairyangus.bsky.social and @ashleedani.bsky.social for believing in my work!

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

@bookfairyangus.bsky.social and I are at it again! We both fell in love with @jacintapatt.bsky.social's beautifully unique and timely picture books. We are ECSTATIC to work with her and welcome her to the Howland family! 🫶

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Still pinching myself that I get to represent Mireia, her art, and her kidlit author/illustrator projects! Art directors and editors—let's chat! 😍 www.mireiamartinezgallego.com

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Rebecca Angus (UPDATES ONLY) @bookfairyangus.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Congrats @briermarilyn.bsky.social !!!! So excited for you and we can’t want to see Periwinkle brought to life🐚🐌 @ashleedani.bsky.social

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I am ecstatic to bring @katiegarner.bsky.social onto my team! I devoured her psychological thriller and she's SO exceptionally talented. Editors, get ready for this one! 👀 @howlandlit.bsky.social

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

#MSWL round three! 🧡 I'm currently closed to #YA, but if your project matches these vibes or can comp to one of these books, send me a DM.

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

#MSWL round two! This time for graphic novels 👀

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Happy #MSWL day to all who celebrate 😉 I'll post a variety of wish lists throughout the day, but here is what I'm looking for in the #MG space!

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Welcome to Howland Literary! I am unbelievably excited to represent Cate and her work! Her YA paranormal romance is to die for—pun intended—so editors, get ready!

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Maria Wen Adcock @mariawenadcock.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

School Library Journal just released its list of 59 Stellar Picture Books & MY NAME IS AI LIN is included! I'm honored to have this book, which focuses on cultural name awareness, featured. www.slj.com/story/59-ste... @slj.com @ashleedani.bsky.social @howlandlit.bsky.social #mariawenadcock

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Brier @briermarilyn.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Hellooo to the land of KidLit! I’m Brier, an author/illustrator who loves bold color, fun weirdness, and art FULL of surprises. Also… I have TWO picture books on submission! 🫶 #kidlitartpostcard Rep’d by: @bookfairyangus.bsky.social & @ashleedani.bsky.social

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

I'm thrilled to share @mariawenadcock.bsky.social will be joining the Howland Literary family as my new picture book client! Maria is a wildly talented and skilled writer who had me hooked from the first manuscript she shared. Great things are happening with my small but mighty team! 🫶

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Just a reminder, I am closing tonight at midight!

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Well, I was going to open to queries tomorrow but I just can't wait 🤓 From now until November 7th (or until I reach 200 queries) I am open to marginalized authors only. I will reopen to queries widely after the New Year. MSWL: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/as...

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

✨I am over the moon to welcome Gabriela Orozco Belt to Howland Literary! I immediately fell in love with her charming, bilingual picture books which celebrate culture and family and I am SO looking forward to working together!✨

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

I'll be closing my inbox tonight at midnight! 🕛 querytracker.net/query/querya...

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Query Ashlee MacCallum at Howland Literary

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

As a writer who has followed Literary Rambles for quite some time, I'm super excited to share my interview and contest details with you all! ✨️ follow.it/mail?t=mfcw2...

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

I'm closed to queries but so excited to take one-on-one pitches at the online Chesapeake Writing Workshop on August 15-16. Join me! Anyone from anywhere can attend. Learn more about the virtual writers conference here: chesapeakewritingworkshops.com

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

I just hit 500 queries for July, so I'll be closing my inbox this Wednesday, 7/23, at midnight. I will likely stay closed for the month of August. Thank you so much to everyone trusting me with their work! I have some pretty special stories in my inbox right now 👀✨️

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

📢CLIENT ANNOUNCEMENT📢 @bookfairyangus.bsky.social and I are absolutely, positively, undeniably OVER THE MOON to announce the wickedly talented @uriiswriting.bsky.social has joined our team! His #MG horror had me SHOOK and we can't wait to get it out into the world! Uriel, LET'S DO THIS! 🥳❤️

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I was lucky enough to receive some truly exceptional material over the last two days, so in order to prioritize those manuscripts and my submission inbox, I’m closing temporarily, but will open again soon🫶

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

I’ve answered all queries so I’m doing a soft re-open, narrowing down my #MSWL to focus on areas I didn’t receive many queries when I initially opened. I’d 🩷 to see your chapter books, MG: contemporary, MG: nonfiction, MG: novel in verse, YA: contemporary, & YA: novel in verse

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Although I'm closed to queries, I'll be checking out the #MGHub Pitch Party 🥳 I'm looking forward to reading your awesome pitches!

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

What’s better than one agent? TWO! I am honored to have @briermarilyn.bsky.social as my first client! She is wildly talented and uber creative! @bookfairyangus.bsky.social and I fangirled so hard over her stories and illustration style and we cannot wait to share her work with all of you!

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

psst . . . I'M OPENING TO QUERIES ON 5/27✨ #MSWL: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/as...

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Chloe Ito Ward @chloeitoward.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

#Kidlit friends 💔 Please share this far and wide Our dear friend, Trenise Sabin, was the victim of a major burglary over the weekend. She and her husband Travis have lost everything— from clothing and appliances to irreplaceable items from their recent wedding and the urn gofund.me/ce50d993

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

✨ANNOUNCEMENT✨ I am OVER THE MOON to announce I've joined the @HowlandLit team as a Junior Literary Agent! Before starting my own list, I'll be working with the incredible @bookfairyangus.bsky.social supporting #teambookfairy. It's the beginning of a crazy beautiful journey! Stay tuned!

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Having a little fun with my #WIP today. Check out the editor's guide to THE REGISTER OF LOST TREASURE #MG #agented @amandalitagent.bsky.social

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Maureen Johnson @maureenjohnsonbooks.com · 17/04/2025

I'm supposed to talk about my books and haven't been recently because of everything. But would you like a classic murder mystery that also talks about the grim history of eugenics in America? You know, because of the people talking about eugenics...yesterday? maureenjohnsonbooks.com/book/death-a...

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Death At Morning House - Maureen Johnson

The fire wasn’t Marlowe Wexler’s fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will never go out with her ag...

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Officially searching for a literary agent assistant position or some sort of an agent apprenticeship. I have one internship under my belt and I’m looking for the next step! My DMs are open for anyone who thinks we might be a good fit ☺️ Not looking to be paid—just want to learn!

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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Editors, keep your eyes peeled for @ashleedani.bsky.social's chapter book on sub today which is a mix of JUMANJI x THE MAGIC TREE HOUSE when a group of friends play with their new deck of cryptozoology cards only to be transported on a wild adventure to save these cryptid's from extinction!

Top Left: A group of friends sitting on a tree.
Top Middle: An image of a swamp with an alligator resting on a resting on a broken tree.
Top Right: A backpack in a forest, resting on the side of a tree.

Middle Left: A wooden foot-bridge in the center of a lake.
Center Photo: A snap of a bayou in Louisiana with text that reads, Welcome to Louisiana in the middle.
Middle Right: A house in the middle of the forest surrounded by wildflowers.

Bottom Left: A notebook resting on a tree stump.
Bottom Middle: A colony of honey bees.
Bottom Right: A map with the word, wilderness, in the center.

All photos found on Pinterest and are being used for creative purposes only!

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Don't miss the #PBSummit BLACK FRIDAY SALE just for #picturebook #writers & #illustrators. Get 40% off past Summit presentations this weekend only! Use code 40OFF at picturebooksummit.fr... Expires 12/2/24. #blackfriday #blackfriday2024 #amwriting #amreading #kidlit

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

💜ANNOUNCEMENT 💜 I am WILDLY EXCITED to share that I've signed with the incredible @amandalitagent.bsky.social at @belcastroagency.bsky.social! I cannot imagine a better partner and advocate for my writing and I'm thrilled to start this journey with her as my agent!

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Where are the Bluesky chapter book writers at? 👋 #kidlit

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Laura Lavoie @llavoieauthor.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I made a Picture Book Author Starter Pack! This is trad pub'd authors with books currently out 🙂 go.bsky.app/B8U5Ekc

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#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · 14/11/2024

Hello new followers! 👋 Whether you followed us from the other place or are just now hearing about us, and whether you're a writer or an agent or acquiring editor, we're thrilled to have you! For more info about #PitchDis, make sure to check out the official site. www.pitchdis.com

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Home | #PitchDis - Online Pitch Event for Disabled Authors

#PitchDis is an online pitch event that helps connect disabled authors with literary agents and publishers.

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

The adhd urge to rearrange my entire classroom on a dime despite essays to grade and lessons to plan. Hyperfocus engaged 👍

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Good morning, #kidlit friends! What's on the agenda to support book world and beyond? Work on a project. Buy a book. Read. Write a review. Make a recommendation. Support your indie and/or library. Boost a creator. Send a query. Edit a chapter. Find a gem. Spark literary joy. Know you are enough.

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Not me splurging at the Scholastic Book Fair at my daughter’s preschool this morning

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Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Hi #kidlitchat! I’m an English teacher who writes PB-YA. Excited to be here 🙃

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Rachel @raeblainewrites.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I still have 40 spots open on this #starterpack comment if you want to be added! Will likely be the last one. go.bsky.app/My2twFk

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