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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The baby believes that they are completely justified in everything

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

This would make a very funny picture book à la Ryan Higgins’ Mother Bruce or Mo Willems’ Pigeon (but with a baby).

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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 · 06/02/2026

Just commenting here because I checked out your profile because of your like on mine and saw you are writing a book on Rachel Held Evan’s ❤️. She was such a transformational figure in my life. Best of luck with the book. I hope to read it one day.

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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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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Gotcha! Usually this time of year, I put the bread in the oven or microwave to proof so it stays a little warmer. Best of luck. Look forward to seeing your next result. Working with those grains is hard.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Replacing some of the flour with 10-20% bread flour may help with gluten structure. Warm bulk ferment until there are visible bubbles and a jiggle. It may take longer than expected. Too much cold ferment will weaken spelt gluten structure.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

How old was the starter? That makes sense. Spelt has weaker gluten and whole wheat cuts gluten strands. Both usually require more fermentation time. A long warm bulk ferment with some more time in the fridge may help. It looks underproofed which is why it’s raw looking in the middle and flat.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Avid bread maker here. What kind of flour did you use? Sometimes the ancient grains don’t rise as much or as quickly so it needs extra fermentation time. Was the starter already strong? If you know all this, feel free to ignore :).

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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 · 06/01/2026

Paying for classes that charge hundreds of dollars for something you can learn from a book :) . There are lots of affordable classes out there that sometimes even include critiques that are $150 or less.

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

LOVE this book. I can see why you’d like it. It’s right up your alley. Totally deserves a Caldecott.

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

Aw thank you! I’m trying to improve my chances by learning illustration. Appreciate the share and support. Hope to connect further.

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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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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Oooo thank you for sharing! Super appreciate it! And thank you for the compliment ☺️

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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Amazing! You always go all out for the holidays! That chocolate one looks AMAZING.

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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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