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Hill Nadell Literary Agency @hillnadell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Congratulations to @harshinivankineni.bsky.social Harshini Vankineni! Her debut picture book WHAT COLOR IS THE BABY, illustrated by Neha Rawat, was named to the 2026 Notable Social Studies Kids Books by @cbcbooks.bsky.social! Out now from Candlewick Press #picturebook #childrensbook #kidsbooks

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Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Cover options I worked on for WHAT COLOR IS THE BABY written by @harshinivankineni.bsky.social published by @candlewickpress.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Hope to see you and your little ones at The Oaks on the 9th. Story time from 1 - 3 PM & I’ll be signing my book. Bring your copy for signing if you already have one. 🙂 #picturebook #storytime #authorevent #booksigning #theoaks

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Carter Hasegawa @casahasegawa.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

It’s official! I’m joining @thet2agency.bsky.social as the newest Associate Agent where I’ll be representing authors and illustrators for children’s lit. #kidlit #literaryagent #illustration

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Sneak peek: my interview with Bookstr on Colorism and how “What Color Is The Baby?” came to be. #whatcoloristhebaby

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Wish the swish of a digital wand… the wizard brings color to “What color is the baby?”

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Here is my article with @BookstrOfficial about my upcoming debut #picturebook "WHAT COLOR IS THE BABY? : A Celebration Of Skin Tones" Let me know your thoughts!❤️ Harshini Vankineni: How To Address Colorism And Body Positivity With Kids bookstr.com/article/hars... #authorinterview #diversebooks

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Harshini Vankineni: Addressing Colorism and Body Positivity

The picture book author sits down with Bookstr to discuss how children often perceive far more than grown-ups give them credit for — including unconscious bias.

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Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Trailer for #picturebook WHAT COLOR IS THE BABY? written by @harshinivankineni.bsky.social pub by @candlewickpress.bsky.social Coming 1st April, 2025 Available for Pre-Orders! Music: Joy by Limujii Source: freetouse.com/music #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #booktrailer #childrensbook

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

This delightful trailer by @neharawatart.bsky.social makes my debutant experience even more special. I hope you'll love it as much as I do! Thank you @candlewickpress.bsky.social and @dzhyde.bsky.social, for making this possible.

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Neha Rawat @neharawatart.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

✨Deal Announcement✨ Honored to illustrate THE TURKEY TROT SURPRISE written by Alayne Kay Christian and published by Flamingo Books. A big thanks to my agent Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social #picturebook #bookdeal #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbook #turkeytrot #thanksgiving

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I got only 60s for a video on BluSky. So pls check my book reviews on my Instagram account: @Harshini.Vankineni #bookreview #novels #reading #Japanese #books

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

That’s the zillionth cup of coffee today and I have revised the same chapter some 40 times! How’s it on your end? #iamwriting #iamediting #writers #authors

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Harshini Vankineni @harshinivankineni.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

1st post on @bsky.app, and I'm thrilled to announce the release of my debut Picture Book, "What Color Is The Baby?" on April 1st, 2025. Pub by Candlewick Press @candlewickpress.bsky.social , illustrated by @neharawatart.bsky.social and agented by @dzhyde.bsky.social

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