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Rick Riordan @rickriordan.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The past few weeks, Annabelle Oh and I have been busily signing various special edition pre-orders for The Wild Zone, out September 29. For UK readers, one pre-order option is available at Waterstones: www.waterstones.com/book/from-th...

Cover art for THE WILD ZONE, showing four demigods ready for battle.

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Rick Riordan @rickriordan.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Just signed some of these incredible Camp Half-Blood maps in various colors, created by artist Victoria Allyn. Who gets the signed ones? TBD. But you'll get some version of the map printed into THE WILD ZONE in Puffin (UK) or Random House Children's (US) editions. The book is out Sept. 29!

Four signed maps in various hues, signed by Rick.

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Rick Riordan @rickriordan.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Booksellers like to have exclusive editions just for their customers, and interest in CAMP HALF-BLOOD has been so high, I think THE WILD ZONE holds the record for number of different editions. Here are some that will be available in US/Canada. In UK, Waterstones will also have a special edition!

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Rick Riordan @rickriordan.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

So excited to announce this! If you want to know what the series is about, I sat down for an interview with Percy Jackson to talk about it on my blog: rickriordan.com/2026/05/perc...

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Bad Bunny got me crying at Texas Roadhouse. G.O.A.T.—except B.U.N.N.Y. #SuperBowl

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

It’s my book birthday! (Well, my pen name’s book birthday, but still!) If you like the folklore and humor of KPop Demon Hunters, won’t you please check it out? #kpopdemonhunters #koreanfolklore #bookrelease #kidlit #middlegrade

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Another gem I picked up. Love this story premise @gregpak.net!

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Karen Jensen, MLS @tltkaren.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

The YA publishing crisis isn’t that we need more mature YA books or a Mature YA label, it’s that we need more YA books published for teens of all ages and less YA books published as YA but also wanting to reach Adult audiences. Adults have plenty of books published for them.

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

First time crocheting, and my head HURTS from holding my breath (I was so afraid I’d lose a loop off my hook). But look! It kinda resembles…something.

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The books my daughter currently picks out for reading time. Remember, they’re always new to SOMEONE.

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

#teachers and #librarians! There are 35 authors and illustrators with school visits up for bid, from PB to YA. Most are including signed copies for the classroom, and Adam Wallace, @lyndamh.bsky.social, and Kate DiCamillo are including classroom sets! #kidlit #booksky #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

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The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

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Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Love books? Looking for an entry-level job in Children's Publishing? Live in the NY area? Our friends at Bloomsbury are hiring an Editorial Assistant! Here’s the link to the position: recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

A rising tide lifts all boats. If someone reads a vampire blood bank heist story and loves it, they’ll want more. And then they’ll pick up YOUR vampire blood bank heist story. Also, can someone please write a vampire blood bank heist story?

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

The parental controls on my daughter’s watch require us to prove we’re adults by answering the equation 16x8. 😐 We will not be accessing any parental functions under my care.

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a man in a suit and tie says " it was my understanding there would be no math " .

ALT: a man in a suit and tie says " it was my understanding there would be no math " .

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

“Shrinking” continues to be just the best show in the world.

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I saw Lauren Ridloff this morning, so…you know, my day is already made.☺️

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Another great find: Living Hell, with script, art, AND colors by @caitlinyarsky.bsky.social and letters by @claytoncowles.bsky.social A fun twist on gods and demons (Spoiler alert: the gods ARE demons!)

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

In case you didn’t know, Annabelle Oh is my pen name for middle grade mysteries and… THIS IS THE COVER FOR MY FIRST ONE! It’s a twist on a Korean folktale, with “Only Murders in the Building” vibes, coming out next year from Disney Hyperion! Isn’t it ✨pretty???✨

Cover of Maggie and the Story Shadows with three children emerging from an enchanted story bag.

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Chris Barton @bartography.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

For librarians & educators, #kidlit conferences/festivals at universities are great opportunities for professional development. (They can be helpful for authors & illustrators, too!) When I couldn't find a list of these, I decided to make one. I've just updated it: chrisbarton.info/all-the-coll...

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All the college kidlit conferences (2025 edition!)

Or, more formally, "A Comprehensive List of U.S. College- and University-Sponsored or -Hosted Children's and Young Adult Literature Conferences, Festivals, and Symposia." (All of them that I could fin...

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Liz Garton Scanlon @lizgardensalad.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Umm, cautionary tale.

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Tommy Siegel @tommysiegel.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

it seems to be misspelled

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I’d love an app called “Do Kids Know _____?” where you can fill in the blank with a pop culture/historical reference and get an immediate answer as to whether the hilarious (to you) joke that you’re writing would be embraced with laughter or crickets.

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I’ve been making some good picks lately! Exit City by @marklondon.bsky.social and @karlmostert.bsky.social with @davidbaron.bsky.social on colors. Intriguing world and characters (check his pocket) and great art and colors!

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

This one’s older but ages like a fine saucer of milk, in that it becomes a pungent cheese. Maybe. I don’t know how cheese works. Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guardnido is a 1950s detective series…with animals! Very gritty, beautiful artwork, fascinating world. #WeReadsComics

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

All right. It’s time to review some 1P pages. Not today, Imposter Syndrome. Not today! (But check back tomorrow. I’ll probably be free after breakfast.)

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 23/11/2024

Also: If you don't have money to buy my (or anyone's) books, and you live in the anglosphere, before you pirate them, try to get them from your local library instead. They have it or can get it, they pay for the books, and in many places writers get paid for their books being lent. Everyone wins!

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I love the roots of this. Great world-building in a one-shot. Well done, @tananarivedue.bsky.social

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Name a TV show you’re positive no one remembers but you. For me, it’s “Voyagers!” I had SUCH the crush on Bogg.

Phineas Bogg stands in front of a massive clock while holding an Omni (time-traveling device).

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Book Recommendations by Interest: www.bookelicious.com/gift-guide-i... via @bookelicious.bsky.social

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

PB illustrators, in case you WEREN’T aware, your work is just as important for early readers as it is for babies and toddlers. A lot of times my 5-year-old relies on your work to help her figure out what a word is. Keep it up!

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

Yes, please, make this a series @pornsak.bsky.social and @imagecomics.bsky.social! I was so bummed when I saw the word “END” Oh, and also the preview of The Sacred Damned🤌🏻I’m gonna need some more of that!

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 26/08/2024

On her birthday, my daughter plans to wish that she could fly. Subsequently, all ladders, step stools, and giraffes will be forbidden at our house.

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 26/08/2024

Repost with your first crush. (Hey, the heart wants what it wants.)

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Avery Udagawa @averyudagawa.bsky.social · 02/07/2024

Submissions are open for the Pitch-Perfect Translation Grant. First #SCBWI member grant specifically for translators! Go to Member Home > My awards for details.

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Jo Whittemore/Annabelle Oh @jowhittemore.bsky.social · 02/07/2024

Every author at least once (including me). Character 1: We’re in a real pickle. Character 2: Pickle! That’s it! We can (use of pickle to solve problem) Character 1: Well, this stinks. Character 2: Stink! That’s it! We can (use of stink to solve problem) Character 1: I’m gutted. Character 2: Guts!-

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 01/07/2024

Just created K-12 School Librarians & Teacher Librarians pack: go.bsky.app/E3rxHny Still a few spaces available for more #SchoolLibrarians who are active on Bluesky! Feeds: KidLit Mega Feed, Kidlit/YA Book Recommendations, & Book Bans & Censorship. #starterpack #Skybrarians #Edusky 🧵👇🏼

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 17/06/2024

📣GREAT NEWS! We know it's hard to decide which agent to query, so we're excited to introduce ABLA'S SECOND CHANCE INBOX. Every ABLA agent has access to the Second Chance Inbox, and we'll go through it regularly to discover new material! New submission guidelines: www.andreabrownlit.com/submissions

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