Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Shirley V T 🇨🇳🇨🇦🇵🇭🇹🇼 #veryasian #GN kidlit illustrator @svtworks.bsky.social · 08/05/2026listening to @marciecolleen.bsky.social chapter book mentorship from @scbwi-nebraska.bsky.social l Write In and Out program that started Sept 2025. What a busy few months - writing too and learning. Hurry to edit to #querying and pitching in time for #mghubpitch working hard for my future readers. 062
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Canada Fiction Fest @canadafictionfest.bsky.social · 17/03/2026We have submissions from Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Quebec! Will YOU be one of the Canadian authors representing YOUR province or territory in our showcase? Check out our Author FAQ to find out how to participate in Fiction Fest! 🍁🫎📚 #BookSky #WritingCommunity #CanLit #CanKidLit ➡️ FictionFest.ca 095
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 22/03/2026But, before ruling it out entirely, you could wait and see our final participating agents list. If there are enough new agents who haven't yet seen your pitch or your query, it might end up worth it. 000
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 22/03/2026While we have different agents each year, we also have many returning agents. If you pitch the same story, it's likely the same agents will like it, so you might not get the best value out of the event. So, while there's no rule against it, I wouldn't recommend pitching the same story. 200
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Christiana Doucette @doucette515.bsky.social · 18/03/2026#KidLitChat I like events that push me and friends forward in our writing so much that I created this pitch event several years ago. And we're gearing up for another round now! I'm not leading it now. @nemacocy.bsky.social leads so well, but I am assisting. 193
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Shirley V T 🇨🇳🇨🇦🇵🇭🇹🇼 #veryasian #GN kidlit illustrator @svtworks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026if you're like me, surviving #pbparty edit to submit, the next submission is mghubpitch.com mghubpitch this is offline - pb, cb, mg, ya annnnndd GN .. thanks @nemacocy.bsky.social and the other lady who organizes there's crit groups to sign up to (sign up to be in the list March 20)mghubpitch.comMiddle Grade Hub Pitch Party 052
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Sue Sorensen @suesorensen.bsky.social · 27/02/2026It's been a long time coming. Canadian independent bookstores have banded together to create an online book buying source so you can avoid the behemoth in the room. (Here are the titles published by CMU Press, which I run.) Spread the word #booksky! www.booksellers.ca/publisher/cmu-press-18021booksellers.caAll books from CMU Press | booksellers.ca | Purchase print books and eBooks onlineA network of over 100 bookstores, more than 500,000 print books or eBooks, unparalleled expertise. It is possible to buy local on the Web! 10410206
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦SCBWI New Mexico @scbwi-nm.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Are you a PB, CB, MG, or YA author with a completed manuscript? 📚 Do online pitch events give you anxiety? MGHub's off-social-media pitch event is happening again! Sign up for critique groups byMarch 20. Check out mghubpitch.com for more information and to sign up! #books #kidlit #pictureboomghubpitch.comMiddle Grade Hub Pitch Party 054
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Yes, for unagented authors with a query-ready manuscript. Last year, as well as agents, we had editors from small presses reviewing the pitches, and we hope to have many of those agents and editors returning again this year. 130
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026MGHub's pitch party is back! Last year 50 agents and editors joined us. 66% of our 282 authors received at least one request. All #kidlit genres are accepted! Plus, you can join a critique group to polish your materials! Full details and links to sign-up are on our site: mghubpitch.com 55726
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Kathy Palm @kathleenpalm.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Come hear me read from my newest MG horror WITHIN THE BLACK Book 2 of The Nowhere Series on Thursday, January 15th at 8 pm EST! Register here! It’s free! www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid... www.eventbrite.com/e/first-frid... 021
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 22/11/2025The newest #sci-fi and #fantasy anthology from worldstonepublishing.com/ - Winter of Sci-fi & Fantasy, volume 1 - featuring my short One Star is Ours alongside twelve other amazing authors! Check out the Kickstarter for your copy (plus other amazing rewards): www.kickstarter.com/projects/sci... 066
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦questpit || next event: NOV 4th @questpit.bsky.social · 06/08/2025We’re excited to welcome you to 2025 summer season of #questpit!! As always, have fun and support one another! 26515
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 03/09/2025The Jasper Rabbit series is a good one - including Creepy Carrots, Creepy Underwear, and Creepy Crayon 130
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/07/2025The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today? 9243058212585
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Ah! Sorry - I think the link got cut off. This should be the full link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comMG Hub Pitch Party Sign-up 2025The Middle Grade Hub is hosting its third annual pitch party! Unlike other pitch parties, this event is strictly off social media - all pitching is done via Google forms, so no fighting with algorithm... 020
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 19/04/2025Lori - sorry about the confusion. I think there might have been an issue with the link to the critique groups (which are closed) vs. following for email updates. For that form, please try here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... (We've also updated the document to remove that confusion. Thanks!)docs.google.com 210
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 27/03/2025Canadians! 🇨🇦 Book industry needs your help (incl. for 🇨🇦 book creators like me, whose books are published and/or warehoused in U.S.). Dept of Finance seeks feedback before April 2nd, 2025 re: tariffs, including tariffs on BOOKS coming into Canada from US: slowburnbooks.ca/april-2-tariff #CanLit 210681
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Adria - MG Hub is hosting a pitch party at the end of May, with pitching done entirely off social media. We're open to all age categories of kidlit, from PB to YA. Would you be willing to add us to this feed? Thanks! bsky.app/profile/midd... 120
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Rebecca Weber 🙂🐈⬛📰 @rweberwrites.bsky.social · 26/03/2025New author interview alert!! 😍 Many thanks to Karen McCoy for hosting me for this interview about Loophole! Check it out when you have a chance and thank you again for your support! www.karenbmccoy.com/loophole-by-... #WritingCommunity #anxietysupport #kidlit #newrelease #bookskarenbmccoy.comLOOPHOLE by Rebecca Weber - Karen McCoyInterview with middle grade author Rebecca Weber where she talks about her new book, LOOPHOLE, as well as balancing promotion while being creative. 0113
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Kathy Palm @kathleenpalm.bsky.social · 24/03/2025Well, kids. It's coming! The first book of The Nowhere Series...INTO THE GRAY...will be back after finding a new home with @undertakerbooks.bsky.social! Kids need creepy too. It's okay to not be okay. #booksky 📚🩸 Cover reveal on Friday! Re-released into the world in April! 3228
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social · 17/03/2025NEWS! Our annual Writing For Children Competition is now open for submissions from Canadian unpublished or self-published writers! Deadline: May 31, 2025. Entries evaluated by experienced, published #canscaip members. Guidelines canscaip.org/event-6116783 086
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 06/02/2025Hi, I'm Debbie Ridpath Ohi, #KidLit author & illustrator, gamer, alt-text fan. I Want To Read ALL The Books. What I'm working on: @work.debbieohi.com Find #BlueSkyTips: UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO BLUESKY - Quickstart Guide - Moderation Tips - KidLit Community - KidLit Mega Feed - Boardgaming - Uplift 515722
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a Sheridan trained classical animator, turned author/illustrator, passionate about storytelling. My strength is adaptability. #PB #MG #YA I’m here if you’re struggling to find the illustration style for your project. Portfolio: milifay.art P.S. Don’t hug bears! 0304
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦MiddleGradeHub @middlegradehub.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Excited to announce our 3rd annual MGHub Off-Social-Media pitching event for all ages of kidlit: PB / CB / MG / YA Click to learn more… #mglit #kidlit #pitchdocs.google.comMG Hub Pitch Party 2025MG Hub Pitch Party 2025 The Middle Grade Hub (MG Hub - (https://bsky.app/profile/middlegradehub.bsky.social) is hosting its third annual pitch party! The Pitch Party Unlike other pitch parties, this... 48844
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Jenny Mattern @jengelmattern.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Totally off topic, but I wanted to share on Bluesky while I can actually find kidlit people—the MGHub, which I helped start on Twitter, is having its 3rd annual off-social-media pitching event for PB, MG, & YA authors in May. Here's a link for more info! #kitlitchat docs.google.com/document/d/1...docs.google.comMG Hub Pitch Party 2025MG Hub Pitch Party 2025 The Middle Grade Hub (MG Hub - (https://bsky.app/profile/middlegradehub.bsky.social) is hosting its third annual pitch party! The Pitch Party Unlike other pitch parties, this... 43410
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Sabrina Shah #kidlit author @sabrinashahauthor.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Hello #writingcommunity. My reach here is so very low. If anyone sees this, would love a little support. I want to reach out to the amazing #librarians and #teachers out there fighting for diversity in publishing. Pre-orders and ARC requests now available. #Weneeddiversebooks #debut #barefootbooks 22814
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 06/02/2025For all parents! 👀 MAKING IT UP is an amazing new technique for unstructured play with your kids, making games more fun and rewarding for everyone. Cover was just revealed - book releases in Jan 2026! Find out more: www.christophermannino.com/miu.html #parenting #booksky #books #nonfiction 012
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 05/02/2025I'm firmly in the middle. After a couple disasterous first drafts I realized would take ages to clean up, I found I do too much discovery during discovery writing. Now I use loose outlines based on structures like Hauge's six stage plot - not scene by scene, but just enough to keep me on track. 010
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Lisa Troy @lisatroyauthor.bsky.social · 05/02/2025What's your writing process? #authorsky #booksky 1️⃣ Plotter 2️⃣ Pantser/Discovery writer 3️⃣ Plantser 4️⃣ Unicorn (comment to explain if you want) 📊 Show results 453
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Same thing happened last time - both Supreme Court appointees promised Roe was the law of the land, and look where we are now. What's more frightening to me is that people still seem surprised by this pattern of behaviour. 010
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Well. Just saying. 338152662625
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 20/01/2025If you're looking for pitch events, here's a great feed, curtesy of @adriabailton.com! bsky.app/profile/adri... 150
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Mara Lynn Johnstone @marlynnofmany.bsky.social · 17/01/2025The volcano's dormant, they said. The magic school's been there for years, they said. Just focus on teaching your classes. Don't worry about the smell of god magic, or that weird disappearing sand. The earthquakes are probably fine. A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO STRING MAGIC #P2Ppit #W #A #F 1327152
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Thanks for creating this, @becomingkrys.bsky.social! 132
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 04/01/2025ANNOUNCEMENT In interest of saving characters for your pitch, I've realized that WIPSnipsPit is really long, so WIPSnipsPit is now going to use the hashtag #WSPit This leaves more room for other tags and your pitch! Full tags list and details coming soon. Mark your calendars for Feb 26! 518852
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub.bsky.social · 30/12/2024Hope the #WritingCommunity is making those pitches for #P2Ppit 📝 See you in 1️⃣8️⃣ days #writersky #amquerying path2pub.wordpress.com/p2ppit-path2...path2pub.wordpress.com#P2Ppit: Path2pub’s Pitch Event#P2Ppit stands for Path to Publication Pitch, and is a Twitter/Bluesky pitch event for writers to post pitches of their books either for industry participation or simply to test, promote, and celeb… 2248
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 22/11/2024We Need Diverse Books marks a decade of expanding representation, and its founders discussed current challenges and what lies ahead www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...publishersweekly.comWe Need Diverse Books Marks 10 Years and Looks to the FutureThe nonprofit celebrates a decade of expanding representation and discusses its next challenges. 03211
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Other random facts: These coins in 1858 (and also 1859), although technically the first Canadian coins, were for the province of Canada. The country of Canada didn't issue its first coinage until 1870 (and the penny wasn't issued again until 1876). 000
Reposted by Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦Jes Trudel 🇨🇦 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ @jestrudel.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Hello #kidlit friends. I've compiled 2024 Publishers Marketplace data into this friendly pie chart. Please note: - data is for U.S. based publishers - not all publishers/agents announce every deal - some deals include multiple books/cats so numbers are approx. - CB data also includes early readers 1816247
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Interesting choice. I remember my mother warning me about not stepping on rusty nails or I'd have to get a shot (back in the 80s) - I don't believe I've ever seen a case, or even heard of something getting it. 100
