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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

He ordered me not to post these drawings. Insisted I destroy them. (I'm posting while he's asleep.) Until he wakes up and figures out a way to delete them, here's some kidlitart banned by my cat. #drawing #writing #mg #kidlit #kidlitart #middlegradebooks #middlegrade #cat #cats #catsofinstagram

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

K. My cat is being a bit pissy. I had him pose for the cat in my middlegrade book. And he does NOT like the result. Says they make him look fat. I tried to explain it's just some line art for the kidlit I'm working on. I did my best to reason with him. You know how well that works with cats...

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Took 2 weeks off of social media to write, and sit with my arms propped on the edge of an infinity pool, staring at the ocean. Didn't watch news. Was really nice to unplug for awhile.... #amwriting #drawing #writing #middlegradebooks

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Congrats! Sounds like patience and tenacity are necessary qualities for both writers and agents. Enjoy your success. 🎉 Cheers!

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Feel free to tilt your head. But please note: I can't be held accountable if you get a crick in your neck. Watch responsibly. 😁 #drawing, #writing #kidlit #middlegradebooks #middlegrade #cat #cats

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The drawing shows the three main characters and an unusual cat from the middlegrade spy book I'm writing. Since the banner's a horizontal format, it was tiny when trying to display it a post. So I doubled it and turned it sideways.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Curiosity won’t kill the cat—but might kill his boy! 12yo must hide secret power, while searching for mom & helping spy kids stop a villain trying to erase anyone "different". Dark MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY Action-packed. Plot-twisty. Never preachy. Series: Book 1 #PosterPit #PosterPitQ #MG #M #T

The bottom of a movie poster with distressed gold background shows a simple line drawing of three Middlegrade kids and a cat, peeking over some bushes. An ominous, angular hand reaches down, ready to grab one of the boys. The distressed type of the title reads “Invisible Berkeley, Book 1”. Words above the title form a question “Can the country be saved by an invisibility formula, a cat with special powers, a few wheelchair gadgets, and friends with too many secrets?” The words are arranged in groups to mimic the way actor’s names are presented on a movie poster. Inside the hand graphic is longline: A self-conscious boy 12-year-old who can't control when he disappears teams up with his unusual cat and spy kids to battle villains who plan to rid the country of those who are different. On the left, a 5-star review reads “For kids with a passion for plot twists and social justice”. Another reads “Possibly prescient but not preachy.” The final one reads “Hitchcock for kids (+ invisibility!” In a nod to the way awards are presented on movie posters, laurel leaves surround the words “Mysterious Benedict Society & City Spies meets current events” At the bottom, small type reads “Rated MG”.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Nope. Found out the proud boys wore Oakley sunglasses, so I made up my own more liberal company, Berkeley Optics. 😁

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

A 12-year-old's mom literally vanishes into thin air—he must contain a secret power as he joins spy kids & odd cat to fight villain who wants to eliminate anyone who's different.  A darker MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY.  Book 1. Fast-paced. High-stakes. Never preachy. #PosterPit #PosterPitQ #MG #M #T

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

When a secret formula turns him invisible & makes his mom disappear, a 12yo boy joins spy kids to find her, as well as stop a group planning to erase the rights of anyone who's different. THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY meets today’s headlines. Action packed. And NOT preachy. #PosterPitQ #MG #M #T

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

#Posterpit sounds right up my alley! Lots to do before Saturday. Thanks again!

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Nice!!!! Curious—Is there a kidlit pitchfest going on now? I'm still getting my bearings here. Found Kidlit pitch events starter pack but don't see any kidlit pitchfests other than #skypitch for picture books and #kidlitGN for graphic novels. I'm probably not looking in the right place...

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Ooo. Thanks for letting me know about the "+". I didn't see that when I googled... And yeah @as-king.bsky.social did an amazing job. Lots of interesting subplots my cat didn't mention... definitely recommend!

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

#kidlit friends. Apologies for flurry of posts/deletions. Was trying to figure out how to do a threaded post for my cat's book review of ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES. In the end, I replied to my own comments. Think that's the way to thread. But please let me know if there's a better way! TY

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I give it five claws. Read it. Share it. And if someone tells you it’s too controversial for kids, you have my permission to use their rug, instead of the litter box.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

This book is smart, honest, and important. It says what needs to be said about censorship, instead of covering it all up with a sharpie.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Mac digs his claws in, fighting to get uncensored books. And in doing so, learns to channel his anger into making a positive difference. And the importance of standing up and acting for things he believes in.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Mac thinks something stinks like a litterbox, as the adults try to minimize the fact they censored the books. Well, they can try to cover it up, but that doesn’t eliminate the smell. It merely masks it.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Worried they would giggle as the guards leered at the terrified young girls after they showered. Giggle while reading about Nazis? These adults need to grow up! And give kids some credit!

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Mac’s a sixth-grader who discovers something fishy (but not in a good way). Someone blacked out words in a classroom book, worried the class would fixate on a few references to body parts while reading a scene in a concentration camp.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

📌 Testing to see if this works... Now off to find the feed. 😆

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Hi. I wanted to try it out, but can't find the free option. Do you happen to know where I can sign up for free? Thanks in advance!

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Hi. Could you please add me. Love #MGBookChat but went MIA during an illness. Back and ready to connect with fellow MGbooklovers! :-)

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Cat Commentary on Attack of Black Rectangles. It's about something even worse than not being allowed on the kitchen counter. Censorship—Gateway to book banning! This story had my tail regularly slapping against, well OK, the counter. #kidlit #middlegradebooks #banned #cats #cat #booksky

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Hi. A great place to start if by following @debbieohi.com And looking at her pinned post. She has tons of information for Bluesky newbies. I'm just at the very beginning of figuring how to set up feeds that speak to my interest. But chipping away at it all. Cheers!

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Victor's crewcut hair (on left) is not working for me...

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Thank you. TBH feeling really old. Bsky seems to be set up very differently than other socials. But in a good way. I just need to hunker down and learn the ins and out. 🥰

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Thanks. That’s really helpful. I didn’t realize I could reply. Looking for ways to be an ally for librarians and teachers.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Thanks for letting me know. Do you know if there’s a feed where authors and librarians and teachers post/interact? Sorry if I’m not understanding how this all works. Seems to be a bit of a learning curve to Bsky. Thanks!

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Some folks believe that allowing kids to think is dangerous. Sigh.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

@thatandromeda.bsky.social Hi! New here (& trying to figure out how Bsky works) Would love to join skybrarians feed. I'm a #kidlit writer/illustrator (under the careful watch of my cat). Not a librarian. But often post on banned books, & have lots of library love to give! 🐈‍⬛ 📚 Cheers!

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Thanks SO much. I really appreciate you taking the time to send all of this information. Quick Q: I want to post to Cat Pics By ‪@jaz.bsky.social‬ Maybe I didn't do it correctly, but I'm not seeing a hashtag to use. ( #cats or #cat might work?) but would love to see what they suggest. Thanks!

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

DARRIN!!!!!!!!! I was just thinking about you and planning to reach out. After yet another hiatus, I'm at it again. My book seems timely, given the current state of things. What have you been up to?

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I agree. Every library in the US should order a copy. America needs Tyger.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

New here and feeling pretty lost. Kidlit Mega feed sounds like what I'm looking for. But guess I need to be on another list to get on that. Kidlit Community list, again, sounds perfect for me. @boringstorybook.com Hope this is OK way to contact to be added... It wouldn't let me chat...Thanks!

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Sigh. I (need to) believe that education, intelligence, wisdom, listening, love, acceptance, compassion, & empathy will win. Eventually...

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Book bans make it harder for children to grow into educated, smart, & wise adults, who understand the importance of listening, love, acceptance, compassion, & empathy! #banned #bannedbooks #mg #kidlit #middlegradebooks #middlegrade #cat #cats

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I have to go through SO many drafts, especially for the first sentence. Is it just me? #amwriting #middlegradebook #mg #mgbooks #kidlit #kidlitart

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Totally new here. I'll admit, feeling a bit overwhelmed learning a new platform. In many ways it seems similar to the other one. But I can see I have lots to learn... Like do folks search by hashtags? #middlegradebooks #kidlit #mgbooks #mg

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Playing around with sketches of my MC. I love to draw BUT find it very challenging. What takes a skilled artist a minute of two might take me hours! #kidlitart #kidlit #middlegrade #mg

simple line drawing sketch of a boy with a cat draped over his head.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

TY for putting this together. Gosh. Lots of MG folks I knew from Twitter! Took a break from cuz it was feeling not so great anymore. Hope to connect with middlegrade authors, illustrators, teachers, librarians on kidlit that promotes hope and empowerment to work toward positive change.

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Jami Sinclair | Kidlit Writer & Illustrator ^._.^ @jamiohmg.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

OK. Left twitter a while ago. But wasn't sure where to go. Hope to connect with other middlegrade writers, illustrators and book lovers! #kidlit #kidlitart #middlegradebooks

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