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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Heads up: "Barnes & Noble said the $1 book discount promotion circulating on Instagram and TikTok is fake and likely a phishing scam."

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🦈Shark Week!! 🦈 You can catch my intrepid PBRS💫 Mentor & conservation marine biologist, @melissacmarquez.bsky.social on Discovery‘s “House of Sharks“ at 9pm TONIGHT! @pbrisingstars.bsky.social #sharkweek #discovery #amwriting #womeninstem

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I hope you feel better soon!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

What kind of sick? If any 💩💩💩 maybe cyclosporiasis? I had it for 2 weeks, it went in cycle (thought I was getting better and then got worse again). Only got better with Bactrim. I hope you feel better soon better!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Today I went to Mitali’s SCBWI workshop on writing a book series, and now I’ve reserved The Party Diaries at my library!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. And I am excited about the story now! #KidLitZombieWeek

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I love that perspective. I'm starting to say, "Thank you for the dance."

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Omigoodness-that last one!🥹

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

So very exciting--congrats!!!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Gorgeous! And what a sweet gift!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Amazing—congrats!!! 🙌

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Thank you!! And congrats to you, as well! Big year for you!! 🥳💫

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Wow—great year for you!! Congrats!! 🥳💫

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I’m over the moon—honored & thrilled—to be chosen as a #PBRisingStars Mentee! 🌟 Blog post re: wild weeks of apps: tinyurl.com/2s4bkcsr Selection night reel: tinyurl.com/4km4rkyn Thank you, @melissacmarquez.bsky.social @pbrisingstars.bsky.social and all my amazing CPs! #kidlit #amwri̇ti̇ng

Graphic with Jyn's PB Rising Stars 2006 badge and paragraph from her mentor. Out of over 4450 applications, Jyn was 1 of 40 creators chosen for this last year of the mentorship program.

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Thank you so much, Michelle. 😊 And I look forward to celebrating with you on your next big win, which I know is coming! 💛

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Hundreds of #writers from all over the 🌎 came together on Zoom this weekend for: @londonwriterssalon.bsky.social 24-HOUR WRITING SPRINT 13 hrs (time logged) 1 editor R&R completed (turned Fiction PB➡️ Info Fic) 3 CPs joined me (pictured) @beckygoodman.bsky.social #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I thought you looked calm, comfortable, and approachable during the SCBWI IL Spring Thaw faculty Zoom! 👍

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Interesting thoughts in the wake of closings of Dial BFYR and Roaring Brook Press. #kidlit #writingcommunity

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

One of my favorite #writing sprints of the year! Anyone want to join me for 1 hr or more? (I WILL be getting 8 hours of sleep in the middle...😅) 5th annual FREE LWS event begins April 24th (7pm UK/ 2pm EDT). RSVP: tinyurl.com/ywk34p69 @londonwriterssalon.bsky.social #writingcommunity

London Writers Salon graphic reading: The 24-Hour Writing Sprint, April 24-25, 2026. In collaboration with Scrivener and Lulu.

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Congrats to CPs @barbarakimmel.bsky.social and Jenn Gaulding in #50PreciousWords Winner's Circle! And shoutout to CPs scoring Honorable Mentions: @beckygoodman.bsky.social @mandyfletcher.bsky.social & Daniella Porter!! #kidlit #writingcommunity

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

* Lora Ahh, I caught autoincorrect the first time, but not the second. 🫣

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

‪I'm so excited I won an author critique from the wonderful Lora Stead in advance of #PBParty! Looking forward to digging into Lori's fantastic notes. Yay, Rafflecopter 🎉@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social & the whole team raise the bar on this amazing #kidlit contest every year!!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Are you all excited for #PBParty or what?!? 🥳 Who's entering? 🙋‍♀️

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Congrats to CP @barbarakimmel.bsky.social on her new book, Purim Possibilities! This adorable board book is full of Purim fun and even comes with (reusable) stickers!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Great things are happening! So excited for CP @theislandwriter.bsky.social and her new agent @andiesmithbooks.bsky.social! Congrats to you both—I know you'll be a dynamite team!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Thrilled that my amazing, hardworking, and creative CP @beckygoodman.bsky.social is now—drumroll, please—AGENTED! Can't wait to hold her wonderful humor+heart picture books in my hands! 💫📚📚📚 Take the #kidlit world by storm, Becky! @sheilafernley.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Wonderful news—congrats to you both! Barbara said it perfectly: @beckygoodman.bsky.social has that magical mix of humor and heart!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

So thrilled for my hard-working and creative CP!!!! Can't wait to hold your funny, quirky, heartfelt books in my hands one day soon, Becky!!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

‼️ Wow, I had no idea. Thanks for sharing.

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to you & yours— from our growing family! ❤️💚 Love, Jyn, Steve, Stella, & little-one-yet-to-be-named P.S. More details on our newest rescue after the holidays!!🥰

Jyn and husband sit on couch in front of Christmas tree with their 2 rescue Boston Terriers—one black and white, the other a red merle (golden and white with darker spots).

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

I was today years old when I learned that fine bone china is made of the ash of REAL BONES! 😳🫣

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

I just updated my Giftster wish list for the holidays! 😆 #amquerying #amwriting #kidlit #writingcommunity #butseriously

Screenshot of Jyn's Giftster account. Wishlist item reads:
Gift name: "A Brilliant Literary Agent."
5-star ranking
Weblink to get gift: QueryTracker.net--with a big green Fetch button showing a magic wand.
Price = Priceless.

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Fascinating, short 🧵on comps by an editor. I’ve never before heard the distinction between pitching comps and selling comps! #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Thank you! I’ve never heard this distinction before!

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Nina Turner @ninaturner.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The yearly pay at the federal minimum wage: $15,080 The average yearly cost of a 1 bedroom apartment in the United States: $17,340 We need living wages and lower housing costs. This is not sustainable.

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Congrat, Becky!! Well-deserved win for your fun and funny story. Cutie Pie and MonSTAR shine! 🌟

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Nakisa Nooraee, Ph.D. @nakisanooraee.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Join me for 40 days of learning from 40 picture books! Starting November 15, I’ll share a new blog post every day on my social media: Bluesky, Instagram, Substack, and my website. Just search #40DaysPBCraft to follow along.

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Such a fantastic session!! Thank you so much!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Haha!!! And congrats for ALL this amazing goodness!

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Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Thank you for your amazing and generous words! 😊 And I absolutely agree with your wish. 😞

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