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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unagented marginalized creators can pitch their unpublished project in 300 characters on bluesky to participating literary agents & editors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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What's Happening at QPL in September?

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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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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Hi Helene! Yes, the offer has expired. I'm so glad to hear you found my author site helpful. I use the Authors Guild site builder service as a member.

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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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Leah Schanke | Award-winning Author of FREEDOM AT DAWN @leahschanke.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Both since I work full-time and write when I can. So yeah, I need to get more sleep.

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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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