Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Time to read about castles, medieval ghosts, ancient mysteries and forever loves! DRAWN by Marie Lamba 🙂 tinyurl.com/4zhja8dw 121
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Happiest of book birthday's to JDLA client Wendi Silvano! Her fabulous Fall book TURKEY'S FALL FUMBLE - part of the best-selling TURKEY TROUBLE series, illustrated by Lee Harper is out today through Two Lions! You can gobble it up here!: www.amazon.com/Turkeys-Fall...amazon.comTurkey's Fall Fumble (Turkey Trouble): Silvano, Wendi, Harper, Lee: 9781662535147: Amazon.com: BooksTurkey's Fall Fumble (Turkey Trouble) [Silvano, Wendi, Harper, Lee] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Turkey's Fall Fumble (Turkey Trouble) 020
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 09/09/2026It’s going to be a while. Still have more than 1,300 to get through 101
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Congrats, Erin! So excited to see this cool book make its way to young readers. :) 001
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Congrats to JDLA client @erinteagan.bsky.social Erin Teagan!!! Her really cool middle-grade non-fiction MISSING AND PRESUMED DEAD has just sold to Chicago Review Press. Huzzah! 000
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Happy paperback publication day to Rob Costello @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social and his fab cast of contributors - for WE MOSTLY COME OUT AT NIGHT (Running Press). It's a Lambda Literary Award Finalist, Locus Award Finalist AND Bram Stoker Award Finalist. Grab it now! bookshop.org/p/books/we-m...bookshop.orgWe Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other CreaturesAn empowering cross-genre YA anthology that explores what it means to be a monster, exclusively highlighting trans and queer authors who offer new tales and perspectives on classic monster stories and... 031
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 11/08/2026MORE AI generated scams aimed at writers! Always google name, supposed organization and the word "scam". Here are 2 I got yesterday: SPEAKER REGISTRATION: Panelist Inquiry / 2026 Chicago Printers Row Lit Fest and Re: Subject: Hannah from Addicted to YA Reading Challenge Be VERY cautious! 010
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 03/08/2026I'm so thrilled and honored to welcome our newest client, writer and film maker Rachelle Zalter to the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency! Rachelle's hilarious and touching romantic comedy ROMY'S THEOREM is a joy to read - can't wait to get this one out on submission! <3 rachellezalter.comrachellezalter.comRachelle ZalterHey, I'm Rachelle! I'm a filmmaker, author, and founder of Day10 Films, an indie production company 0111
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 22/07/2026SO THRILLED to announce the sale of Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency client @erinteagan.bsky.social Erin Teagan's hilarious and sweet contemporary middle-grade novel THE PINKY PACT - pitched as a NEVER HAVE I EVER for tweens - to Wendy Loggia at Delacorte! Yeah Erin!!!! 2165
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Baldev and I will be signing our picture book GREEN GREEN: A COMMUNITY GARDENING STORY on Thursday July 16th from 9:30-11 am at The National Building Museum in DC! Also a storytime there. Find us next to the museum store! Stop by and say hello :) @mackidsbooks.bsky.social 061
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 06/07/2026New agent alert! Brianna Aideen is now open to queries. Welcome to the JDLA family, Brianna! :) www.jdlit.com/briannaaideenjdlit.comBrianna Aideen | jdlit 1112
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Yeah!!! JDLA client Claire Polders @clairepolders.bsky.social has just won the 2026 International Book Award in the short story category for her wonderful collection WOMAN OF THE HOUR @vineleavespress.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/woma...bookshop.orgWoman of the Hour: Fifty Tales of Longing and RebellionFifty Tales of Longing and Rebellion 0101
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Querying writers, if I’ve already passed on your manuscript, please stop re-sending it. I do know I’ve seen it before and I will delete it without responding again. This happens a lot, and it’s burning up time you can certainly use in a better way for your writing. 140
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Congrats to JDLA client Claire Polders! @clairepolders.bsky.social Claire's sparkling story collection WOMAN OF THE HOUR: FIFTY TALES OF LONGING AND REBELLION just won the 2026 Independent Author Award in the Short Story Category! bookshop.org/p/books/woma...bookshop.orgWoman of the Hour: Fifty Tales of Longing and RebellionFifty Tales of Longing and Rebellion 020
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Congrats to JDLA client Dora Mitchell! Here's the rights report announcement - her amazing graphic novel PENNY WICKWELL'S BOOK OF MONSTERS will be coming out through Putnam Children's. Huzzah!!! @inkybeast.bsky.social 131
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Huzzah! JDLA client Dora M. Mitchell's @inkybeast.bsky.social spooky and witty middle-grade graphic novel PENNY WICKWELL'S BOOK OF MONSTERS is coming out through Putnam Children's! The deal report just posted. Congrats Dora! 030
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Happy audio book pub date to JDLA client Claire Polders! @clairepolders.bsky.social Her flash fiction collection WOMAN OF THE HOUR is now out in Audiobook form! Listen up! rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/97...rbmediaglobal.comRBmedia | Woman of the HourListen to the audiobook Woman of the Hour, written by Claire Polders, narrated by Teri Schnaubelt. 141
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Think spring and get the kids gardening and becoming GREEN GREEN! Here's the link to our book GREEN GREEN: A COMMUNITY GARDENING STORY. Includes butterfly craft idea and ways kids can help their world be more green. @mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/gree...bookshop.orgGreen Green: A Community Gardening StoryA Community Gardening Story 0112
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Jonathan! How cool is this! Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️ 010
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Just a heads up that I am now open to queries again over at Querytracker! I'll remain open till my inbox there gets super full. Looking forward to seeing your writing! For my overall sub guidelines and wishlist, you can click here: www.jdlit.com/marie-lambajdlit.comMarie Lamba | jdlit 4201
Reposted by Marie LambaDebbie Dadey @debbiedadey.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Years ago a wonderful young fan decided March 23rd was officially Bailey School Kids day. Who was I to disagree? To celebrate, here's a free Bailey School Kids printable magazine about elves, trolls and fairies. Enjoy! debbiedadey.com/wp-content/u... #BaileySchoolKids @scholasticuk.bsky.social 053
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 18/03/2026So excited to share that JDLA client @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social Rob Costello's debut YA novel AN UGLY WORLD FOR BEAUTIFUL BOYS has just been shortlisted for the 2026 LGBTQ+ Young Adult Lambda Literary Award. Yeah!!! @lethepress.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/an-u...bookshop.orgAn Ugly World for Beautiful BoysCheck out An Ugly World for Beautiful Boys - <p>Self-styled "beautiful boy" Toby Ryerson dreams in stardust but lives in the dirt. Haunted by the specter of his mom's overdose, he itches for a life of... 0111
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Congrats to JDLA client Franco Aureliani @awyeahfranco.bsky.social and Mike Hartigan @mikehartigan.bsky.social! Their mg graphic novel CHASE SPEEDINGTON AND THE WRATH OF SAFRIO MOO is forthcoming from Papercutz! @papercutzgn.bsky.social 271
Reposted by Marie LambaAdam Rex @adamrex.bsky.social · 06/03/2026You should read it! It being THE INK WITCH by @stephcherrywell.com 172
Reposted by Marie LambaAdam Rex @adamrex.bsky.social · 06/03/2026THE INK WITCH by @stephcherrywell.com! 1152
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Hi! I'm currently closed to subs, but will be open soon. I'll announce when here, so feel free to follow. I rep picture books, YA, adult, fiction and non-fiction and love unforgettable stories. Always looking for great works! My wishlist and guidelines here #mswl: www.jdlit.com/marie-lambajdlit.comMarie Lamba | jdlit 3603
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Happiest of book birthdays to JDLA client Jane Kurtz! @writerjane.bsky.social Her picture book bio MARY MORELAND IN THE TIME OF DINOSAUR DISCOVERY (Beach Lane/S&S) has starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus, and gorgeous art by Giselle Potter! A must read! bookshop.org/p/books/mary...bookshop.orgMary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur DiscoveryCheck out Mary Morland in the Time of Dinosaur Discovery - <b>Unearth the extraordinary contributions Mary Morland made to 19th-century paleontology by pursuing her passion in spite of society’s... 051
Reposted by Marie LambaPapercutz Graphic Novels @papercutzgn.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Happy Book Birthday to NINJA KAIJU by @awyeahfranco.bsky.social & @scootcomics.bsky.social ! Stomp into your local book store & comic shop today! More Info Here: bit.ly/4cwEhvq #kidlit #bookbuzz #graphicnovel 073
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Where did that giant Kaiju monster suddenly come from?Happy book birthday to hilarious graphic novel NINJA KAIJU by JDLA clients Franco Aureliani @awyeahfranco.bsky.social and Scoot McMahon @scootcomics.bsky.social out today through Papercutz! @papercutzgn.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/ninj...bookshop.orgNinja KaijuCheck out Ninja Kaiju - <b>Ninjas and Kaijus! What can be more fun than that? How about a Ninja Kaiju? What happens when you hire a Ninja to steal a secret formula and he accidentally gets splashed wi... 063
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Congrats again to JDLA Client Franco Aureliani @awyeahfranco.bsky.social and illustrator Thomas Boatwright! MOTHMAN, their new picture book is forthcoming from Holiday House! Yeah!!! 031
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 10/02/2026So thrilled to share this wonderful picture book deal with JDLA client Franco Aureliani @awyeahfranco.bsky.social and fab illustrator Thomas A Boatwright for MOTHMAN, coming out through Holiday House Books for Young People! 062
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Great interview with JDLA client and Stonewall Honor Award author Steph Cherrywell @stephcherrywell.com over at School Library Journal's A Fuse 8 Production site! afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/04/a...afuse8production.slj.comAvoiding the Purple Beret Conundrum: An Ink Witch Q&A with Steph CherrywellAre you curious at all about this clever little Stonewall Honor winner? Then I suspect you're going to truly enjoy my talk with its creator here today. 051
Reposted by Marie LambaLBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Congratulations to 2026 Stonewall Book Award Honorees THE INK WITCH by @stephcherrywell.com and HE'S SO POSSESSED WITH ME by Corey Liu! 053
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 26/01/2026JDLA client Steph Cherrywell is the ALA 2026 Stonewall Honor Award winner for their middle-grade novel THE INK WITCH (Little, Brown Young Readers)! Congratulations on receiving this important award, Steph! @stephcherrywell.com bookshop.org/p/books/the-...bookshop.orgThe Ink WitchCheck out The Ink Witch - <b>For fans of <i>Amari and the Night Brothers</i> and <i>The Okay Witch</i> comes a hilarious and affirming cozy fantasy about the adventures of a girl who discovers she is ... 032
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Happy 25th Anniversary JDLA! Check out our Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency newsletter with a really lovely essay about the Agency's origins, plus highlights from over the years. preview.mailerlite.io/preview/6341...preview.mailerlite.ioThe Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency Newsletter January 2026 010
Reposted by Marie LambaAmerican Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Almost time. Join us Monday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. CT for the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards. Live from Chicago. Medals revealed in real time. Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page. #ALAyma 📚💙 06125
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 22/12/2025So many honors for THE INK WITCH by @stephcherrywell.com! 061
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 22/12/2025Congrats to JDLA client Steph Cherrywell! @stephcherrywell.com THE INK WITCH just got its 3rd starred review-BOOKLIST: "A spellbinding story that reminds readers of the particular power found in embracing your truest self." It's hilarious. Perfect kid gift! www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/steph...hachettebookgroup.comThe Ink WitchFor fans of Amari and the Night Brothers and The Okay Witch comes a hilarious and affirming cozy fantasy about the adventures of a girl who discovers she is ... 021
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Another terrific honor for JDLA client Steph Cherrywell! @stephcherrywell.com Her middle-grade THE INK WITCH is listed as a Best Children's Book 2025 by Pen America! pen.org/best-childre...pen.orgBest Children’s Books 2025: 24 Top Picks From the Year’s ‘Best-Of’ ListsWhat are the best children’s books of 2025? We looked at 2025 best book lists to find the very best, including “Every Monday Mabel” and “Fireworks.” 084
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Wonderful artist Mel Leipzig passed away last month. I worked at Mercer County Community College for a few years where he taught. Mel was always such a kind person. How great to see him honored today in the New York Times. Check out his incredible art. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/a...nytimes.comMel Leipzig, Painter Called the ‘Chekhov of Trenton,’ Dies at 90 040
Reposted by Marie LambaSteph Cherrywell @stephcherrywell.com · 19/11/2025Oh, here's a link to the actual list if you'd like to learn more about these! www.booklistonline.com/products/981...booklistonline.comBooklist Online: Leading Book Discovery 011
Reposted by Marie LambaSteph Cherrywell @stephcherrywell.com · 17/11/2025Wow, dang, thanks, Chicago Public Library! 051
Reposted by Marie LambaCatherine Satrun @catherinesatrun.bsky.social · 08/11/2025I'm flattered that Lynda Carter shared our artwork and love the sentiment here. @sarahsatrun.bsky.social and I loved watching her and the Wonder Woman character. 227230
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Happy book birthday to @awyeahcomicsny.bsky.social Franco Aureliani and @mikehartigan.bsky.social Mike Hartigan! Their action-packed hilarious graphic novel CHASE SPEEDINGTON is out today through @papercutzgn.bsky.social! bookshop.org/p/books/chas...bookshop.orgChase Speedington Vol. 1: And the Last Dragon's BreathAnd the Last Dragon's Breath 294
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 04/11/2025LOVED this book. If you are a ONCE AND FUTURE KING fan, you gotta read THE BRIGHT SWORD. bookshop.org/p/books/the-...bookshop.orgThe Bright Sword: A Novel of King ArthurA Novel of King Arthur 041
Marie Lamba @marielamba.bsky.social · 03/11/2025So exciting! The anthology WE MOSTLY COME OUT AT NIGHT, edited by JDLA client @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social Rob Costello is in People Magazine as one of 10 inspiring LGBTQ+ YA fantasies for teens. Congrats! @peoplemag.bsky.social @runningpressbooks.bsky.social people.com/10-lgbtq-ya-...people.com10 LGBTQ+ YA Fantasy Novels to Inspire Teens to Live Their Truth (Exclusive)Deadly Ever After’ author Brittany Johnson rounds up two handfuls of LGBTQ+ young adult fantasy novels to "empower the young reader by giving them a means of escape while simultaneously offering survi... 052