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GhostPit @ghostpit.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We are getting close! We can't wait to see all of you October 30 on Bsky and X from 12 am - 11:59 pm EST/EDT! Get ready to get your ghost on! #GhostPit2026 #GhostPit #ScarySeason #GetYourGhostOn #GrimtheGhost👻 #PitchEvent #October30 #Halloween

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm Trick-or-Treating at #seasonsofkidlit.com!

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I'm honored and excited to have placed HA-norable mention in the Kidlit Chuckle Challange. #kidlitwriter #amquerying

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

IT'S GO TIME! Submit your #KidlitChuckleChallenge entries now! Contest judges (Kris DeCaro, Julie Hauswirth, Bri Lawyer, and myself) are ready to chuckle, giggle and belly laugh over your kidlit humor pieces. Rules, prizes, and entry form link: www.juliehauswirth.com/post/2026-ki... ✨️

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I'm thrilled to share that my yet-to-be-published ANGELS EVERYWHERE: A CHRISTMAS STORY, has received Honorable Mention - New York Book Festival 2026, Children's category. This story is so close to my heart, and I can't wait for the right agent to help bring it into the world. #amquerying #ChB

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I absolutely LOVE this story... #amquerying #olderreaderChB #love&loss #community #randomactsofkindness #traditions #father-daughterrealtions and so, so, so much more.

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

ISO agent/editor not afraid to tackle tough topics IT'S OK TO TELL is a realistic, older-reader, fictional PB at 419 words covering themes such as trauma, heavy thoughts, healing, inclusion and so much more. Nearly every nine minutes a child is sexually assaulted in the US (RAINN 2020-24) #amqueryPB

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

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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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

“Mighty KidLit has a fab February treat! Jump into Mighty KidLit Connections or Champions and score a one-hour AMA with one of our awesome hosts! Level up your kidlit adventure!” mighty-kidlit.mn.co/share/BgNc1E... Come join the best writing community!

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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 📖

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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 📖

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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 📖

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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Dana Ripley @danaripleywrites.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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 📖

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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 📖

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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 📖

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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 📖

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

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

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#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Welcome to the final day of #BluePitHype! DAY FIVE: Build Your List On BlueSky YOU are the algorithm so the best way to help each other is to REPOST! Create a List and swap support! 1 day left until #BluePit on Jan 13th! #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG

#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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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

#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...

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Hello Everyone...Cindy here...looking forward to #BluePit. I am a children's book author, therapist by trade, and a mom using real life for inspiration. #querying #PB #CHB #ND

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Hello Everyone...Cindy here...looking forward to #BluePit. I am a children's book author, therapist by trade, and a mom using real life for inspiration. #querying #PB #CHB #ND

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Zed Prospero @zprospero.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

So, I was thinking "There's not been a pitch event for a while, I wonder which one is coming up next." Oh, yeah... Mine. 😅 Join us on January 13th for the first #BluePit of 2026! January 8th is the beginning of our 5-day pre-event, #BluePitHype! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

When a young girl stumbles upon an old, dusty bookcase, who fears he has nothing left to offer . . . adventure awaits in WHAT A BOOK CAN DO. #GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS #BookLover

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

When you’re afraid of your own shadow – literally – what will it take to find the courage to be a brave superhero? Cooper, In COOPER THE SUPER DOG finds out. #GhostPit #PM #C #Q #OS #HA

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Lacey’s excitement to deliver secret handmade valentines to her friends flutters as she trips into class – her valentines everywhere. Now at least one classmate knows she’s hiding something in A VALENTINE FOR EVERYONE. #GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

What will Porcupine do, having ignored his friends, when he finds himself in the middle of the pond, with no paddles, and a storm barreling down? HOW TO SAVE A PORCUPINE #GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

HOW TO HUG A PORCUOPINE answers if an easily startled Porcupine find a way to control his quills so he can give away hugs his new friends? #GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS The answer may surprise you...

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

What's in Poppie's Secret Sauce? Only CJ knows and she’s doing her best to make it 'The Italian Way.’ ✔️meatballs by hand ✔️the right kind of tomatoes ✔️all the right spices...one, two, three, four, how many are there? POPPIE'S SECRET SAUCE #GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS #Traditions #Food

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Wanting to be on the ‘Nice List.’ Teddy writes and rewrites his letter to Santa. Each time he’s reminded that Santa sees and knows everything, he can’t help but start over in hopes of getting it just right. DEAR SANTA wraps up the holidays with warmth. #GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

A child unfolds their story the only way they can, following an assault and explicit directions to ‘Don’t Tell.’ IT'S OK TO TELL is a story that needs telling. #GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS

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Cynthia Leavitt - Children's Author @cjleavitt.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

A hyperactive Squirrel, a bossy Rabbit, and a less-than-stealth Owl work together with the other animals to try and find a safe way to surprise an easily startled Porcupine for his birthday in HOW TO SURPRISE A PORCUPINE. #GhostPit #PB #C #Q #OS #HA #LOL #neurodivergence

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