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Leslie Piotrowski @lpiotrowski80.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Now is the perfect time to pre-order The Northbound Train. It’s getting reading to leave the station. The pub date is 1/5/2027. All aboard! Pre-order at bookshop.org/beta-search?bk… or Amazon, etc.

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Watch your back (and front). The graveyard can be a spoooooooky place! Website now updated with middle grade art (and more coming soon!)! #kidlit #kidlitart #middlegrade #illustration #scbwi

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Happy Book Birthday to Andrea Tripke! The OUR WORLD series continues with Germany! Illustrated by Andrea Liebe published by Barefoot Books

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycekay.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com hello@laurapiggott.com #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #illustrator #picturebook #pb

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Its here! SOLAR MAMAS by Jyothi Nookula, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali published by Lee and Low

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Some days, you spend all day working on a cat, because even though you have 3, you forget how to draw a cat. Has anyone studied the effects of menopause brain fog on illustrators? Just so we’re clear, I’m not asking for a friend… #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #menopause #brainfog

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Nothing says “cozying up to spooky season” like a good, gothic cover. What’s everyone reading right now? I just started “The Once and Future Witches” by Alix E. Harrow and I’m finding it to be the perfect addition to my morning coffee. #illustration #coverart #coverdesign #bookcover #coverartist

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

47 years, yall. The secret? Marry someone you like.

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I have three different clients who, when we come to the end of an email exchange, send me a red heart. They dont know each other, so its a spontaneous thing. I'd like them all to know it kinda makes my day to get those little hugs at the end of a conversation. You know who you are ❤️

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Challenging myself to put in the work to get the work I want, so there’s no better way to start a daily art intention than with a middle-grade, Halloweenie scene. Will this become cover art? Interior art? Stay tuned! #kidlit #kidlitart #middlegradebooks #illustrator #illustration

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Enjoying my time off. Had a lovely lunch with Mindy Weiss. A client who is also a dear friend. @theseymourglass.bsky.social

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Adventures await in a magical jungle. You never know what surprises you’ll find. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #picturebookillustration #scbwi

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Check out this generous giveaway: #PB #critique + Zoom with agent @joycekay.bsky.social!! #kidlit #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Ana Siqueira strikes again. Adorable book about ADHD, illustrated by Joanna Grochocka, published by Barefoot Books!

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Mighty KIDLIT FIREFLY MENTORSHIP Are you an unpublished PB writer? JOIN TODAY for a small monthly fee Mentee Applications open Aug 1-10 If chosen, start Sept-Nov shorturl.at/M5d7r @ziemkemichele.bsky.social @sueleopold.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social

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KellzEvan💙🫶🏻 @kellzevan.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

If able, please help Ms. Oleotti and her students. If not, it would be very appreciated if you would repost this. Thank you!

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Enter for a chance to win a picture book query critique + 30 minute Zoom with agent @joycekay.bsky.social! You'll also find awesome tips from Joyce and author Rob Sanders. Plus...the July #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is here! mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-opportuni...

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PB Tips, Critique/AMA Giveaway, Workshop & Critique Train! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Here are tips from an agent & author, a critique and Zoom giveaway with agent Joyce Sweeney, workshop info & Critique Train!

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay! I’m Laura and I’m a 🇨🇦 author/illustrator with two picture books on sub. I’m looking to work with my first traditional publisher. Represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycekay.bsky.social. www.laurapiggott.com hello@laurapiggott.com #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Yesterday evening I got caught up in my very own magic hour when a rainbow landed on my current knitting project… and I thought to myself, “Why can’t every evening be just like this?” #illustrator #bookcover #coverart #illustration #bookdesign

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Hi! Rob Sanders and I are teaching an advanced Picture Book class in Fort Lauderdale in October! Spread the word!

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I’m Laura and I’m an author/illustrator represented by @elisahouot.bsky.social and @joycesweeney.bsky.social at the Seymour Agency. I would LOVE to work with you. www.laurapiggott.com hello@laurapiggott.com #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #illustrator #picturebook #pb

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Aw Tracey I really appreciate that. Eventually I will but right now I am focused on the clients I have so I won't be opening up soon and dont wait for me. Get out there and query!

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happy outdoor office season! The Shangri-Laura gazebo is open for business. #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart #illustrator #scbwi

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Thrilled for this review from Publishers Weekly. Pick up your copy of HUMPHREY THE EGG-SPLORER by Nadia Ali Illustrations by Valenti Gubianas www.amazon.com/Humphrey-Egg... @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Happy Book Birthday to MUSIC PLANTS HOPE by Tonnye Fletcher! @seymouragency.bsky.social

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

My illustration wall gets prettier and prettier! New pieces just added from Tori Kelley and Ann Koffsky

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Happy Book Birthday to JUST A SHELL...OR IS IT? Written by Becca McMurdie, illustrated by Paola Escobar, published by Abrams Appleseed.

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Thrilled to see THE ANIMAL SOCIETIES SERIES by Nadia Ali is now an audio book series! shop.capstonepub.com/Shop/s/produ... @capstonepub.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social @thebookofnadias.bsky.social

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Three book chapter book deal and Ana's nice is the illustrator! @seymouragency.bsky.social

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's here Mari and the Great Market Swap written by Janelle Springer-Willms, illustrated by Juliana Eigner published by Barefoot Books @seymouragency.bsky.social

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Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Its been a beautiful spring for Swwwney Superstars. Look at all these beautiful, colorful covers!!! @seymouragency.bsky.social

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Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Day trip to the Fairmont Chateau Montebello today = a poolside sketch. I wish I’d had my neocolours.

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Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Victoria K. Chapman, illustrator/author of kids books. I love nature, animals, conservation, mindfulness, & imagination. Rep’s by @joycekay.bsky.social and Rosa Frazier at @seymouragency.bsky.social You can see more of my work at www.weyakindesigns.com #kidlit

A watercolor illustration of a mother and baby river otter, swimming under the water among plants, fish and a turtle. Art by Victoria K. Chapman.

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