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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I just finished my first picture book dummy and holy moly was it a lot of work but I’m so proud of myself 🥹 #kidlitcommunity

Girl holds a coloring page for her stuffed animals while a cat watches her. Her little brother colors beside her.

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I read, you read, we all read! Happy #ReadAcrossAmericaDay! Pick up some of our gorgeous books and get started reading! 📚😍🥳 #kidlit #booksky #EduSky #picturebooks

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

⭐️Calling all Cultural Picture Book Creators⭐️ Are you ready to level up your craft? Do you need help taking your story or art where you want it to go? A guiding hand to help you find the voice, the heart, and more?

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Idea: A TV show like The Bachelor, but it’s authors looking for the rose from their matching Editor/Agent. We’ll call it Let’s Make a Book Deal. #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity #writesky

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Katherine Thorne @sparklemarkers.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Unagented PB writers and illustrators, this is one of the best opportunities of the year. Mark your calendars and don't miss it!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

The funnest part about making art is that there’s no wrong way to do things. Art is where we play.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Update: the fluffy cows and their love have inspired and they’ve become an illustration.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I found an invitation to a fluffy cow wedding on a local events board and this might be the best thing I’ve seen all week.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy Stranger Things Finale Day to all who celebrate! Here’s hoping to poor little Holly Wheeler makes it out in the New Year. 🙏🏼 #strangerthings5 #strangerthingsfinale #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity

Little girl stands in a wheat field at golden hour with a cape on and blonde pigtails, a blue dress, and orange boots and cape with a red bandanna around her neck.

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Ava Sofia Bratt @avasofiabratt.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Someone shared my personal essay, The Pause on Hunger, here, and the response has been overwhelming in the best way. If you haven’t read it yet, I hope you’ll give it a moment of your day. medium.com/@bratt.avaso... #FoodInsecurity #SNAP #HungerCrisis #PovertyInAmerica #Equity #Storytelling

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The Pause on Hunger: How America Teaches Families to Starve Politely

When my mother texts me now, she doesn’t ask how I am. She asks if I can send money for groceries.

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Mermaid Writer @mermaidwriter.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

I cannot recommend YUMI AND MONSTER enough! The character design is amazing, the snowy scenery is gorgeous, and the message is fantastic whether you have a disability or not. #bookreview #kidlit #picturebook #dis #disabilitysky bookshop.org/p/books/yumi...

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Yumi and Monster

Check out Yumi and Monster - Little Yumi loves to run, jump, and play. But all this changes when a mysterious monster quietly appears, just as Yumi's body begins to feel slow and weak. Afraid and unsu...

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Wow! So excited to see Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen made the top #pb post in #questpit (the second time since DV Pit)! Great job pitching, everyone, especially my fellow #kidlit authors. And thank you #writingcommunity for the love. Enjoyed reading through everyone’s pitches yesterday.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

When strict pool president Georgia Washington faces revolution from playful Maritza the mermaid, she must learn fun and rules can coexist and that leadership is strongest when shared, or risk losing the pool she loves. Lots of George Washington hair, pool mermaid, and pool antics. #questpit ##q #pb

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

When his adopted mom forgets to feed him on time, worried Winston must trust that his food bowl will always be filled and that he doesn’t need to hoard, inhale, perform, or panic to receive the care he needs. A story about overcoming anxiety after food insecurity. #ownvoices #q #pb #questpit.

Weiner dog with a red sweater and an empty food bowl

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Jordy, a short-haired dog with a bald belly, wishes for warm, fabulous fur like his friends so he can play outside in the cold. When a cozy hoodie unlocks a passion for fashion, JORDY THE FABULOUS DOG discovers true fabulousness comes with self-acceptance and embracing who you are. #questpit #q #pb

Black dog with pink glasses, a pink, sparkly outfit and feathers on his back

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Stefanie Molina-Santos @agentstefanie.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Had a chance to peek at Lucy Jean through a SCBWI critique - I don't have room for more PB on my list right now, but other #picturebook agents, take note of @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social !

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Aspiring artist LUCY JEAN THE COLORING QUEEN creates magical masterpieces with her big box of crayons until she gets ONLY 3 at a restaurant! Can she still create a masterpiece with only yellow, blue, and red? A lyrical #pb about emotional regulation and creative problem-solving. #questpit #q

Turnaround of a young girl in a blue tutu, stripped yellow socks, blue ballet shoes, a brown bun of hair and a homemade yellow crown.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

A girl, a crayon, and a cat do disco moves with sunglasses. A young boy dances in the background. A disco ball twirls above them.

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Fun fact: Your local food bank can use your $25 donation to access enough food for over 100 nutritious meals. Don’t ever look down at your donation, no matter its size. When we say “every little bit helps”, we mean it!

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Wait, how many meals?!?! | Whitney Alese

Get more from Whitney Alese on Patreon

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Had fun practicing character turnarounds with my #pb character Lucy Jean 🖍️👑. Also, millions of kids woke up without SNAP this morning. Please donate to #writersagainsthunger on Feeding America teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/teams/7574 or to a food bank foodbankcenc.org #kidlitart #kidlitchat

Girl in a tutu and a crown with a bun on her head.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

If you'd like to participate in the #writersagainsthunger November Write-A-Thon for Feeding America, you can join the team below. Commit to a word count goal, donate & share! Post throughout the month to raise money so no kid goes hungry during the holidays. #writingcommunity #kidlitchat #writersky

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I'm supporting Feeding America!

To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

700,000 people in NC risk losing SNAP benefits in Nov. 42 M rely on SNAP nationwide. That’s children, people with disabilities and the elderly. The existing resources are already strained, but you can still help. Donate, advocate, volunteer, share. #writersagainsthunger #kidlitchat #writingcommunity

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700K NC families could lose food assistance amid shutdown. How to get help

More than a quarter-million North Carolina residents may also be in danger of losing WIC benefits if the government shutdown continues.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Meet Arlo the Ghost and Jasper the Fox just in time for Halloween. What do you do to celebrate spooky season? #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlitauthor #kidlitchat #kidlitcommunity.

Ghost and a fox play with fireflies in a field of pumpkins

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SFF Reviews @sffreview.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

This is such an important cause! 💖 Every little bit helps to fight hunger. Let's come together to support those in need! 🌟 #WritersAgainstHunger #SFF #CommunityLove

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Starting the hashtag #writersagainsthunger. On Nov 1, SNAP benefits will be disrupted for 40 M children, elderly, and those with disabilities. Food banks are already struggling due to gov cuts. Please donate AND share local food bank links to #kidlitcommunity #writingcommunity foodbankcenc.org

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Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

As the federal government steps away from longtime safety nets, it's never been more important to get involved.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Got some great positive feedback on my newest humorous #pb Georgia Washington, Maritza the Mermaid, and the Great Poolpcalypse. Lots of funny antics around George Washington pool hair, mermaid play, and the true meaning of leadership. #kidlit #kidlitcommunity

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Decided Leo the Halloween Cat needed a hat and bow tie. If you’re questioning the decision to give fictional animals clothes, the answer is always yes. #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitcommunity

Black cat in a jack-o-lantern with a top hat and bow tie

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Maryanne @colantuono.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

I am a school librarian and I would love materials and supplies for the classroom. Please repost. Thanks so much. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Reviewing my pitches from #DVPit and blown away by the total amount of engagement my #pb projects received (across all pitches): 🖍️Lucy Jean the Coloring Queen: 30 comments! 🐾Don’t Feed Winston: 20 comments 🪩Jordy the Fabulous Dog: 19 comments Thank you #writingcommunity for the support!

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Thank you everyone for all the nice comments today on #dvpit for my #pb projects. Truly appreciate it ❤️.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Young girl with brown hair in a beret and overalls

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