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kaylacichello.bsky.social

@kaylacichello.bsky.social

Agent at Upstart Crow Literary Currently OPEN to queries Www.upstartcrowliterary.com

kaylacichello.bsky.social @kaylacichello.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

@leahchen.bsky.social Welcome to Upstart Crow Literary Leah Chen is a children’s book illustrator born in China and now based in Australia. She loves creating colorful, character-driven illustrations filled with humor, warmth, and lively storytelling. #kidlit #kidlitillustrator

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Amy Fitzgerald @amyarielfitz.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

One more celebratory post today: THE PECAN SHELLER by Lupe Ruiz-Flores has won a Pura Belpré Award! #ALAyma

Cover image for THE PECAN SHELLER by Lupe Ruiz-Flores. A girl stands facing the reader and holding up a banner with the title text with her right arm. She has brown skin, long dark hair, and a calm, determined expression.

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Carol Hinz @carolhinz.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Amazing!!! Congratulations to Lupe Ruiz-Flores, @amyarielfitz.bsky.social and @lernerbooks.bsky.social for the Pura Belpre Children's Author Award for THE PECAN SHELLER!!! #ALAyma

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kaylacichello.bsky.social @kaylacichello.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I’m open to queries for the month of August! Adult up-market, adult romance, YA, MG and illustrators or author illustrators. See www.upstartcrowliterary.com for sub guidelines. #amquerying #amwriting

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

"The book chose me." Soman is right in following what inspires him creatively. #scbwiSummer25

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kaylacichello.bsky.social @kaylacichello.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

So excited to announce new client Jolie Stekly! Jolie Stekly is a writer, teacher, speaker, and writing coach. She is an instructor for the University of Washington’s Certificate in Writing program, and she also teaches privately.