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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

interior crop from Nora at Night for today's #kidlitartpostcard ✨ very excited & nervous for you all to meet Nora & her family! :') I wrote the first draft of this story over 10 (!) years ago then put it away for a long time :') how surreal. you can preorder wherever you get books from! 💛 #kidlit

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

hello #kidlitartpostcard ! today's postcard is a crop from my upcoming pb NORA AT NIGHT! out sept 1 w @kidscanpress.bsky.social ! this scene is Nora + her papa making empanadas 🥰 rep'd by the incredible @janinele.bsky.social open to more book + cover projects of all kinds! #kidlit #illustration

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Markie Lee Hayes @markieleehayes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Some news I'm excited to share... I'm now represented by @janinele.bsky.social at JLLA! 🎉 She checked all the boxes for me as an agent, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have her in my corner as we begin this next chapter together. The right agent is worth waiting for.

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mona 𓃵 مونا @nazarjoon.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

happy #kidlitartpostcard day 🎉 i was always lost in a book when i was younger and have recently been recapturing that energy as an adult <3 i'd love to work on PBs, covers, and spots that make children & inner children happy portfolio: monadanesh.art agent: @janinele.bsky.social

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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Two more days to submit!! I appreciate the incredible response and am working hard to review each query! So many wonderful people have reached out and I have decided to respond to each query so you know it was considered, but I will have to send a form rejection unless interested.

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!! Hi! I’m Jessie, an Indigenous illustrator looking to work in YA, chapter books, black and white interior illustrations, and graphic novels! Check out my website at www.jessieboulard.com I’m also rep’d by @janinele.bsky.social For all publishing inquiries!

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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Update May 2026 I am now open to queries. Please note a policy change that due to time limitations I will only respond if interested. I appreciate the chance to consider each submission as well as your understanding that I have very limited space on my list.

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Send a Query to Janine Le at Janine Le Literary Agency

Update May 2026

I am now open to queries. Please note a policy change that due to time limitations I will only respond if interested.

Please submit a query letter introducing yourself and your work and include a pasted sample of your writing or link to illustration portfolio. Please only submit one project unless additional work is requested. No file attachments please.

I appreciate the chance to consider each submission as well as your understanding that I have very limited space on my list.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/04/2026

I feel sick to my stomach waiting around to see what atrocity Trump has in mind for the people of Iran this evening. It's hard to fathom our other elected leaders aren't able to check him in any meaningful way. It's an indictment not just of voters but of our whole system. We're ruled by a mad king.

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

and it's #kidlitartpostcard day! hoping the April showers lately will soon turn into flowers! I need sun! I'm based in Vancouver & rep'd by the wonderful @janinele.bsky.social 🪻would love to do more books but also book covers!! 💛 🌷 aprilmilne.com #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart

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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Blastoff 🚀: THE GALLAUDET ELEVEN: THE STORY OF NASA'S DEAF BIOASTRONAUTS written by client @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social and illustrated by @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social is out today! Congrats, Kerry!

Two copies of nonfiction picture book THE GALLAUDET ELEVEN: THE STORY OF NASA'S DEAF BIOASTRONAUTS by Kerry O'Malley Cerra and Kristina Gehrmann. One is upright, displaying cover that shows three of the men gleefully riding the "vomit comet", immune to motion sickness. Another is lying open to the title page, signed clockwise by the author and bioastronauts Barry, Harry, John, and David.

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Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Just two children’s book authors hanging out. Mr. Senator, it was an incredible honor and a privilege to meet you! Thank you and your team for making it happen. T-minus 7 days till book release. Senator Mark Kelly @janinele.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social

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Molly Templeton @mollytempleton.com · 20/03/2026

it is absolutely thrilling to watch nominations come in for the Le Guin Prize but there's one thing I want to say one more time: middle grade and YA novels are eligible for this prize! I would really love to see more nominations come from those categories

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Ursula K. Le Guin — 2026 Prize for Fiction

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Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

It’s a 3rd amazing professional review for The Gallaudet Eleven:The Story of NASA’s Deaf Bioastronauts. Hooray! 🎉 Thank you, @thehornbook.bsky.social @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social @janinele.bsky.social @littlebrown.bsky.social

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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I donated two critiques to the Lit for Queer Liberation auction. This is a rare opportunity to get my feedback on your picture book manuscript or dummy or illustration portfolio. Auction runs March 1-7! queerliberationnetwork.auctions.networkforgood.com/auctions/Lit...

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I’m excited to announce that I’m now represented by @janinele.bsky.social at JLLA!!! Grateful to so many who have been along on my writing journey thus far, but for now I’ll start with a shoutout to #PBParty for providing the opportunity for this connection! #KidLitMegaFeed #PictureBooks

Kristen Rashid in the picture book section of a library

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mona 𓃵 مونا @nazarjoon.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

yay it’s #kidlitartpostcard day! i’m mona, an illustrator who loves fantasy & history. i would love to do more covers & picture books this year 🖍️❣️ portfolio: mdanesh.myportfolio.com agent: janinele.com email: monadaneshillu@gmail.com

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Comix Action @comixaction.com · 01/02/2026

Friends, we're thrilled to announce #Comics4Liam to encourage artists to draw pictures for Liam Conejo Ramos and share links to help Liam's family and other immigrants persecuted by ICE! Check out comics4liam.com and please do feel free to pitch in! Images by the great @trungles.com!

Graphic by Trung Le Ngyuen featuring a drawing of Liam Ramos with his bunny hat and Spidey backpack and a small smile. Text reads: "Comics 4 Liam / WE're asking artists to draw pictures for Liam Ramos that you think might make this particular boy feel happy and cared for. / Maybe drawings of things he might love; maybe pictures of Liam himself as you think he might like to be seen. / Please post your art with the hashtag #Comics4Liam and a link to comics4liam.com, which lists fundraisers for Liam and others victimized by ICE and links to organizations that support immigrants.

A few other guidelines: 1. Please avoid images of Liam in danger or sad. 2. Please avoid images that include violence or would otherwise by inappropriate for a five year old. 3. Please NO "A.i." USE AT ALL. 4. Please DO NOT POST YOUR IMAGE ON X (Twitter). Thank you!

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Amid ICE’s violent crackdown, two publishing professionals will host an online auction featuring more than 500 items and services donated by members of the industry, to benefit Minnesotans and immigrants buff.ly/V1dQfDD

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

cover reveal!😭💛 Nora At Night, my first PB as illustrator AND author! Daytime is so loud for Nora! What kind of sounds will nighttime bring? Many thanks to the best @janinele.bsky.social & everyone @kidscanpress.bsky.social Out Sept 1 2026! you can pre-order now wherever you get your books! #kidlit

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Association of Jewish Libraries @jewishlibraries.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Mazal tov to the authors and illustrators of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Honor Books! Complete list: tinyurl.com/STBA2026 #ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL Laurel Snyder Laura Gehl

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 26/01/2026

Looking forward to watching the #ALAYMA this morning and cheering for my colleagues! And like always - I'm sharing my poem "What Happened to Your Book Today." A reminder of why we make books for young readers. ❤️https://katemessner.com/what-happened-to-your-book-today-a-poem-for-after-the-ala-awards/

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“What Happened to Your Book Today” A Poem for after the ALA Awards – Kate Messner

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Sarah Archer @sarcher.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Get in losers we're ruining the workplace. Poster designed by Lois Ehlert for Manpower Temporary Services, 1979, in the collection of @cooperhewitt.org.web.brid.gy.

A poster for Manpower Temporary Services by Lois Ehlert from 1979 in pink, orange, green and blue, made to look like a 19th century cross stitch sampler. It reads "OFFICE SWEET OFFICE" and has an alphabet along with geometric floral designs.

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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Happy publication day, ila Nguyen-Hayama @mmhym.bsky.social ! RED THREADS is here in hardcover AND paperback from Abrams Fanfare!

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

💬Great news! Canada East is hosting a session for illustrators needing inspiration 💡Facing the blank page with author-illustrator Natali de Mello www.scbwi.org/events/from-... @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social @janinele.bsky.social #scbwievents #illustratorworkshop

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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

If I ❤️ your #dvpit or #dvart pitch, you are welcome to DM or email me for the link to submit requested projects. Thank you! Unfortunately I need to remain closed to unsolicited submissions.

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

2-for-1 today: #peachtober25 & #kidlitartpostcard 🌬️🪁 I'm finishing up my author-illustrator debut with Kids Can Press & I'm looking for illustration projects :) I'm rep'd by the best, Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social ! www.aprilmilne.com 🍃🎐 #kidlitart #peachtober #peachtober25kite #illustration

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Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We've been keeping a little secret like Miss Nelson! She's coming to Netflix... with a dream team package including Melissa McCarthy and Hello Sunshine!!! Huge thanks to the teams at HarperCollins, Circle M+P, and Sheldon Fogelman Agency deadline.com/2025/09/miss...

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‘Miss Nelson Is Missing’ Movie In The Works At Netflix With Melissa McCarthy To Star And Brad Copeland Writing; Hello Sunshine And Grey Matter Producing

Melissa McCarthy is attached to star in the titular role of Netflix's live-action adaptation of the classic children's book 'Miss Nelson Is Missing.'

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information! #dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks

Mark Your Calendars #DVpit is returning October 8, 2025. The original pitch event for creators from marginalized communities. Now on Bluesky! Follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates

Agents and Editors participating in DVpit 2025 on Bluesky. Here is an initial list of some of the participating agents and editors

Gallt & Zacker:
Marietta Zacker
Beth Phelan
Linda Camacho
Erin Casey Westin
Sandra Proudman
Saribel Pages
Andrea Brown Literary:
Kelly Sonnack
Jemiscoe Chambers-Black
Jennifer March Soloway
Saritza Hernández
Analía Cabello
Paige Terlip
Azantian Literary:
Shelly Romero
Carey Blankenship-Kramer
Dystel, Goderich & Bourret:
Michaela Whatnall
Folio Literary:
John Cusick
Gelfman Schneider:
Penelope Burns
HG Literary:
Wendi Gu
Jill Grinberg Literary:
Katelyn Detweiler
Mad Woman Literary:
Alex Brown
Danielle Burby
Chelsea Hensley
Neighborhood Literary:
Eric Smith
Rebecca Podos
New Leaf:
Jo Volpe
Suzie Townsend
Sophia M. Ramos
Trinica Sampson-Vera
Jordan Hill
Page Street Publishing
Tamara Grasty
Park, Fine & Brower:
Pete Knapp
Stuti Telidevara
Root Literary:
Melanie Figueroa
Samantha Fabien
Simon & Schuster:
Rebecca Kuss
Sourcebooks:
Mikaela Luke
Triada US:
Brent Taylor
Uwe Stender
Ashley Reisinger
Moe Ferrara
Writers House:
Alexandra Levick
Andrea Morrison

Follow us at #dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

it’s july!! and finally it’s been hot around here!! hope you are all staying cool as a freezie pop and sharing your treats 🧊🍦 i cleaned up a little comic from my sketchbook for this month’s #kidlitartpostcard :) #kidlitart #cankidlit #illustration #kidlit #canadianillustrator

little blue and b&w comic of a mama offering her young daughter a freezie pop. the daughter is pretty happy. yum yay! they give each other a thumbs up.

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Literary Agents of Change @litagentsofchange.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

We're 2 days in and y'all are showing up! If you haven't had a chance to bid, now's the time!! link in bio! To help you out, we're unearthing more of the BEST resources the industry has to offer 😉Thread below... Get those literary butts in gear! #amwriting #critique #AMA #picturebook #nonfiction

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 15/06/2025

Antwan Eady, Carole Boston Weatherford, Mac Barnett, X. Fang, Bryan Collier, and more. Quite a lineup for Picture Book Palooza! on July 17. www.slj.com/event/slj-pi...

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Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I'm SO excited for #PBSummit this year! Yesterday, I announced our second superstar speaker (take a peek). If you register today, you'll automatically be entered to get your ticket refunded. #kidlit #kidlitart picturebooksummit.com.

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Picture Book Summit

Picture Book Summit is the online conference dedicated to picture book creators. Learn from publishing insiders without ever leaving home!

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National Education Association @neatoday.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

The #ReadAcrossAmerica theme for June is all about lifting others up — because every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered. 📚 Whether you’re planning a read-aloud or adding to your classroom library, these books are a great place to start: bit.ly/4kGXnQy

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Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi has new chapter books celebrating a #BookBirthday! Meet Amina Banana 🧡 She’s a determined and clever third grader, and star of a new series with a STEM twist.

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FrontRangeWildflowers @frwildflowers.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Today is the last day to oppose the gutting of the Endangered Species Act, I just did and it’s not hard:

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

#kidlitartpostcard day! convalescing on my couch so reused an illo again, hehe 🌸 I'm a mixed Filipino-Canadian author-illustrator, rep'd by the loveliest Janine Le! @janinele.bsky.social 🌼cute portfolio: aprilmilne.com 🪐fun newsletter: mygutisacosmos.substack.com #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit

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Amy Fitzgerald @amyarielfitz.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

MAKE A LITTLE WAVE by Kerry O'Malley Cerra is a Green Earth Book Awards Honor Book! www.natgen.org/green-earth-... @lernerbooks.bsky.social @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social @janinele.bsky.social

Cover image for Make a Little Wave by Kerry O’Malley Cerra. In an illustrated image, a girl wearing a wetsuit, snorkeling mask and glasses, and diving fins hovers underwater, smiling, while sharks swim around her. Background is varying shades of blue.

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Only Picture Books @onlypicturebooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

New on OPB! Learn about the world of children's book representation from literary agent Janine Le. She shares her insights on finding great stories and working with creators. www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/04/28/a... #PictureBooks #KidLitAgent #PublishingAdvice #MondayBlogs #IMWAYR

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Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Speechless. And honored. So very honored! Happy Earth Day, my sharkies! Thank you, Tue Nature Generation, @lernerbooks.bsky.social , and @janinele.bsky.social

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Nate Powell @natepowell.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Today is Right To Read Day— to celebrate and defend our fundamental freedom to choose what and how we read, write, draw, publish & express ourselves. It’s an honor to have made some artwork for this campaign! uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...

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mona 𓃵 مونا @nazarjoon.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

hello #KidLitArtPostcard 👋 i'm an illustrator who loves fantasy, history, and anything folk. i'm looking to do more picture books, and would love to do covers, chap book spots & graphic novels too 🖍 portfolio: mdanesh.myportfolio.com agent: janinele.com email: monadaneshillu@gmail.com

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april dela noche milne @apricotjoy.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a mixed Filipino-Canadian author-illustrator. Rep'd by the wonderful Janine Le! @janinele.bsky.social 🌟💫✨⭐ #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit

Illustration of a person with dark hair hanging out in the night sky. They are holding a star and their teal shirt has the number 111 on it. They're surrounded by stars.

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Jessie Boulard @jessieboulard.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

So excited to join the team @janinele.bsky.social Literary Agency !!! All future inquiries for publishing illustration and everything to do with books please speak with Janine Le! #books #kidlit #illustration #art #agent #lucky

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mona 𓃵 مونا @nazarjoon.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

#Nowruz pirooz! a lil drawing of amu nowruz & naneh sarma🪻

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