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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Meet literary agent Charlotte Wenger! Charlotte will be joining us for MG & YA day in Lancaster on September 19. Learn more about Charlotte and the event in this interview on the blog! easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/a... @charlottewenger.com @krisrashid.bsky.social

Photo of Charlotte Wenger. Text reads Charlotte Wenger Literary Agent. Graphic shows a smiling pumpkin and background is yellow with green leaves.

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Much appreciation to Lisa Gouldy @planningforsun.bsky.social for sharing her journey and editing approach on the @scbwiepa.bsky.social blog, along with a sneak peak into her upcoming webinar “Embodied Point of View: Capturing Your Main Character’s Perspective” #KidLit

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Meet Eva Scalzo! We're looking forward to Eva's webinar "Beyond the Surface–Crafting Authentic Invisible Representation in Children’s Books" on 8/27. Find out more in this interview on the blog! @evascalzo.bsky.social @krisrashid.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2026/07/02/a...

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Faculty picks for: Illustrator Challenge @reaganlehman.net Silent Pitch @krisrashid.bsky.social Portfolio Showcase @julianplum.com Enthusiastic to receive our “Little Golden Keynote” books, created by Maryn Arreguín for our @scbwiepa.bsky.social retreat @boydsmills.bsky.social #KidLitMegaFeed

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Being a #PBParty finalist last year led to signing with my agent. This year I’m cheering on everyone who’s entering, and I’m cheering on @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social & the team as they do so much behind the scenes to offer this amazing opportunity for PB creators! #KidLitMegaFeed #PictureBooks

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

A roundup of recent good news from Eastern PA SCBWI members! #KidLitMegaFeed

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

This message from a South Philly mural feels perfect for today, and every day: ❤️ Choose Love ❤️

Photo of a South Philadelphia mural featuring a diverse array of portraits and messages in different languages in a grid. English language message reads: Choose Love

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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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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

A few highlights from my critique group’s field trip to Society of Illustrators last month: Original Art 2025 and Edward Gorey! @soi128.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit

Original Art 2025 - picture book illustration exhibit at Society of Illustrators in NYC

Something Else Entirely - Edward Gorey exhibit at Society of Illustrators in NYC

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

What I shared this year at my #PictureBook critique group holiday read aloud ❄️ A Snow Day for Amos McGee by Philip & Erin Stead ❄️ #KidLitMegaFeed

Picture book cover for “A Snow Day for Amos McGee” by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead. Illustration of a winter scene with Amos and his zoo friends (tortoise, penguin, elephant) building a snowperson.

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The Grace Lin exhibit at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is delightful. How cool to see early sketches paired with final illustrations. And, as a Book Friends Forever podcast patron, I recognize that notebook cover! @authorgracelin.bsky.social @carlemuseum.bsky.social #KidLitArt

Kris Rashid standing by the entrance to the exhibit “The Art of Grace Lin: Meeting a Friend in an Unexpected Place”, mural illustration of a dragon and kids reading books

Original sketches and illustrations from Grace Lin’s picture book “A Big Mooncake for Little Star” on exhibit at the Eric Carle Museum

Original sketches and illustrations from Grace Lin’s books, on exhibit at the Eric Carle Museum

Original Grace Lin illustration of notebook cover for patrons of the Book Friends Forever podcast, a girl sitting on a swing carried into the sky by paper cranes, on exhibit at the Eric Carle Museum

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Philly Bookstore Crawl is tomorrow! Lots of bookstores to explore, plus giveaways, author signings, and more! www.phillybookstorecrawl.com/updates

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News + Updates — The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Want to take your illustrator or PB author career to the next level? Come to our event on 9/27 in Lancaster! We'll have PRH Art Director Véronique Sweet to review illustrator work. Find out more in this interview with Véronique by @berrietr.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/07/09/c...

Picture of Veronique Sweet, an art director with Penguin Random House publishers.

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

One of my favorite board books, @katytanis.bsky.social‘s LOVE IN THE WILD, spotted in the wild today in a Philadelphia shop window 🌈

Board book LOVE IN THE WILD in a shop window, image of 2 lions with rainbow manes forming a heart shape

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Honored to have attended Neighborhood Literary’s first community event tonight. Just opened, and already supporting local writers. Thanks @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social!

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I made a starter pack for 2025 #PBParty Finalists. If you're a finalist not already listed here, reach out and I'll add you! #KidLit #PictureBooks go.bsky.app/FeThUma

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

My school library volunteer shift is such a bright spot in my week #KidLit #AmReading

Hallway and open door of a school library

New books display table in school library

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SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Meet Taj McCoy! Taj will be presenting an upcoming webinar focused on distinguishing characters through dialogue on March 13. Find out more about Taj and the webinar in this interview with Kristen Rashid. @tajmccoy.bsky.social @krisrashid.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2025/02/12/i...

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

A few images from the Society of Illustrators Original Art exhibit in NYC. So many beautiful illustrations from recent #PictureBooks @soi128.bsky.social

Framed illustrations from the Society of Illustrators original art show 2024

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Long distance #kidlit critique group partners keeping up our annual holiday in-person meetup tradition! @marianarios.bsky.social

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

It’s the absolute perfect time of year to be reading Greenglass House by @katemilford.bsky.social

Book cover of Greenglass House by Kate Milford with image of a snow covered inn and forest behind

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Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Ask the Agent Question of the Day: (very paraphrased): “I’m worried about what to write given the precarious state of EVERYTHING. Help!” Well I can’t help with EVERYTHING but maybe this will help a little??? www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

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It took me a while to stop crying and resolve to help people who will be targeted (starting 1/20/25). I am also trying to reconnect to even a scrap of joy, by tiptoeing back into writing. But...I kee…

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 11/11/2024

If you self identify as a member of the #kidlit community, and you recently joined Bluesky, and you’re looking for a quick way to plug into the kidlit conversation here, @boringstorybook.com has a Kidlit Community starter pack that will do the trick. 💙❤️ go.bsky.app/3EhKVqU

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Kris Rashid @krisrashid.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Submission Shine Online Critique Intensive is coming up! Truly a unique event: #KidLit writers receive written feedback from an agent on multiple manuscripts & meet with them to discuss. A few spots are left to work with @sandraproudman.bsky.social easternpennpoints.wordpress.com/2024/11/04/i...

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Interview with Literary Associate Sandra Proudman, by Grace Coffey

Grace Coffey interviews literary associate Sandra Proudman in advance of the upcoming Submission Shine Online Critique Intensive in January 2025. Interview with Literary Associate Sandra Proudman, …

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