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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On the dangerous, dusty plains, curious cowboy George McJunkin learns the land so well that when a downpour uncovers huge bones, George knows it's a major discovery. He must convince someone to believe him before they're gone. #DVPIT #BIPOC #PB #NF #OWN

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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank you everyone who participated in #DVparty this week! See you all TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 at #DVPit!! Marginalized creators with completed unagented work come pitch your projects to literary agents and editors from 8AM - 8PM Eastern Time!!

#DVpit 2026
unagented marginalized creators can pitch their unpublished project in 300 characters on bluesky to participating literary agents & editors
Wednesday September 30th 2026
8:00AM - 8:00PM ET
go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info & rules

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS WHO CHAMPION WRITERS: Lydia Lukidis - Blissfully Bookish @lydialukidis.bsky.social Maria Marshall @MariaMarshall_ @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social Mariana Ríos Ramírez @marianarios.bsky.social Mary Boone - Six Questions @boonewrites.bsky.social

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It’s never too early to become a QPL volunteer! We invite #QPLTeens, parents, and adults to our Virtual Information Session to Learn More about Volunteering at Queens Public Library. Join Us on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30PM. queenslib.org/4p1qZLV

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

WEDNESDAY’S WONDERFUL WRITERS WHO CHAMPION WRITERS: Heather Morris – First Stories IG @morr_writing Ian Eagleton – The Reading Room - @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social Jena Benton - Simply 7 Interview @jenanbenton.bsky.social Joyce Uglow – uGROnews @jpuglow.bsky.social substack.com/@jpuglow

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're proud to partner with Roundabout Theatre Company for this 8-week workshop series! Help build a theater ensemble, explore your story, and create and share a new performance! Learn More & Join Us at Flushing Library on Wednesdays at 5:30PM, starting Sept. 9! queenslibrary.org/calendar/rou...

Promotional Flyer for the Roundabout Theatre Company Artist-in-Residence Workshop Series at Flushing Library.

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

September 8 is #InternationalLiteracyDay! Learn about the ways that QPL supports literacy and lifelong learning, and join us for our upcoming events in celebration of International Literacy Day! app.learn.queenslibrary.org/e/es?s=18705...

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Queens Public Library @qplnyc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What's Happening at the Library in September? It's #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! Plus, get ready for #BackToSchool, #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, and Constitution & Citizenship Day, and learn how we're celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth! youtu.be/cSgwp_8LO-o

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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Last call for pre-orders! RAVEN, RISING by Christine Hartman Derr (Cherokee), cover art by Madelyn Goodnight (Chickasaw)(Heartdrum, summer 2026). Ages 8-up. @harperkids.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #KidLit

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 @sylviaichen.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

👩🏻‍🏫📚👥Going to the NJ SCBWI conference this Sun, June 7? I’m presenting two workshops—Secret Writing Tricks, and Let’s Chat About Swag: Recommended Practices for Picture Book Promo. Hope to see you if you go! #SCBWINJ @simonkids.bsky.social @fannyliem.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #ThaiMyPhuong

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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

A reminder to please join me at the Storytime Stage at Long Island's largest literary event, the Gold Coast Book Fair, on Sunday May 17th, 10:30 - 11:00 am in downtown Oyster Bay, Long Island. #bookfest #longisland #GoldCoastBookFair #booksky #authors #kidlit

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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Join me at Long Island's largest literary event, the Gold Coast Book Fair, on May 17. I will share my debut picture book, Freedom at Dawn at the Storytime Stage in downtown Oyster Bay, NY at 10:30 am. www.goldcoastforum.org/goldcoastboo... #bookfest #longisland #booksky #ownvoices #PB

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Book Fair 2026 — Gold Coast Forum

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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Please join me at the Gold Coast Book Fair on Sunday May 17th at 10:30 am at the Storytime Stage in downtown Oyster Bay, Long Island, as I share my debut #picturebook, Freedom at Dawn. #booksky #kidlit #PB #ownvoices #diversebooks #schoollibrarians #12x12PB #FreedomAtDawn #libraries #bookbirthday

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Jennifer Ruth Jackson @jenruthjackson.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

84 Specialized Manuscript Publishers Open to Submissions authorspublish.com/84-specializ... #SubOp

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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We're continuing our First Pages Events! 💥In the body of the email, submit your first page (no more than 300 words) to queryconundrum@gmail.com 💥Join us March 25th at 7:00 Eastern Time on Youtube @literarylenspodcast We will read as many submissions as we can! #queryhelp #firstpages #literaryagent

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Let’s show that Americans love their libraries! Like, follow, and share! #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit

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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Congratulations! Freedom Braids, illustrated by @obohdraws.bsky.social and written by Monique Duncan, was named a 2025 Américas Award Honor Book by the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP). #Kidlit #booksky #librarians #publiclibraries #collectiondevelopment #BlackHistoryMonth

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Like, follow, and share if you love libraries, literacy, and books!

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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

#Scholarship opportunity! Apply by Nov 30! I'm honored to be among these published authors. The manuscript I sent with my 2021 #12x12PB scholarship application led to my 2025 debut #picturebook, FREEDOM AT DAWN, beautifully illustrated by Oboh Moses. #kidlit #amquerying #amwriting #booksky

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Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Is it okay to nudge? Of course. But keep your emotions in check. If you're losing it after 3-6 months of not hearing from an agent, how are you going to handle 1+ years of no response from editors once you're on sub? I know it's hard, but be cool, calm, and collected. #querytip #writers #amquerying

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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I'm happy to share this can't-miss exciting opportunity for all #amwriting. Live POV Teaching Call on October 1st (you will get the recording). Included is one month free access to Insiders Coaching Club for the month of October. #kidlit #amquerying writingblueprints.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=3DZ...

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NEW WORKSHOP: Mastering Point of View

A full workshop + one month of followup coaching!

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 29/09/2025

It takes the whole community!

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Woo-hoo! I'm delighted to announce this upcoming book with from @simonkids.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit

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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

While we're waiting for Alexia Andoni's #debut #picturebook, you can find her work in the What Is a Family? anthology. I'm looking forward to her lyrical stories! @alexiaandoni.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky

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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Learn how brainstorming was pivotal in my journey to publication. Comment on the 12x12 blog post to enter a drawing for a signed copy of #FreedomAtDawn (U.S. only) or a query letter critique. #12×12PB #kidlit #picturebooks #amquerying #amwriting

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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

If you like heartwarming #picturebooks, be sure to read Jeanette’s debut, MEATBALLS FOR GRANDPA, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett. Stay tuned for more to to come! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social @thefelttippen.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #teachersofbluesky #librariansofbluesky

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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

I'm so thrilled to be a part of this talented crew of picture book authors. Stay tuned for our introductions and news about our books! #booksky #kidlit #PB #booklaunch #amwriting

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

How about some neutral-leaning-good news? Brooklyn Public Library is making funding available for libraries across the US who want to develop freedom to read programming for young people. It's open to any library, with a note that small and rural libraries are especially encouraged to apply.

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