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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

US Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt, Poppies in a Field, 1888 #womensart

Painting featuring a child kneeling in a field full of red poppies and long green grasses with two adults standing separately in the field in the background

Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I’m excited to share that my book, HOME MOVES WITH ME (Elva Resa Publishing), is now available in the United Through Reading app! Service members can record themselves reading aloud, and request a FREE print book to be mailed home. Download the free app here: https:// UTR.org/App

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Käthe Kollwitz, Sleeping Woman with Child, 1930 #womensart

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Really great article whether you write middle grade or not.

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Kris Bock mystery and romance author @krisbock.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek is 70% off in audio at Audiobooks.com! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐reviews: “The book is well written, the characters quirky but fun. I highly recommend this book.” “The characters are human, relatable, and nicely drawn. Good fun!” www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p... #ReadzTule #books #mystery

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Turning fifty in her childhood bedroom wasn't on her bucket list . . . Kate Tessler is convinced her sister is trying to kill her. In fact, she might prefer death to Jen's '50 for 5...

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Literary Auction for Change is now live! Lori is offering a written critique for a MG or YA novel's first 10pp to the winning bidder. Lori is closed to submissions so this is a unique opportunity to share your work while supporting this terrific organization!

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Leslie Zampetti @literarylesliez.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

It's that time again! @literaryagentsofchange is raising funds to support their work of making agenting more equitable and inclusive. If you're looking for an AskMeAnything call or a query critique: www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Ernie Chiara @erniechiara.com · 09/06/2026

The Literary Auction for Change is now open! You can bid on all types of critiques and other cool bookish stuff, and all funds help support diversity in agenting. Check it out: www.32auctions.com/LAOC

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Literary Auction for Change

Silent auction 'Literary Auction for Change' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Stefanie Molina-Santos @agentstefanie.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

I'm offering a query + 20 page critique at the Literary Auction for Change! Come bid on my item and check everything else out too 😁https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/129236/auctions/198890/auction_items/7014765

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Laura Zats @lzats.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I’m auctioning off an AMA and a personal query critique (live on zoom!) for the @litagentsofchange.bsky.social fundraiser. Come bid! www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Literary Auction for Change

Silent auction 'Literary Auction for Change' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Sarah Nicolas @sarahnfisk.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The @litagentsofchange.bsky.social silent auctuon is live and I have an AMA in it! Tons of critiques available! www.32auctions.com/LAOC If you're not familiar with it LAOC helps newer agents from marginalized backgrounds through mentoring, education, and business grants!

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Literary Auction for Change

Silent auction 'Literary Auction for Change' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Following a debut at Month of the Military Child celebrations on US military bases around the world, Elva Resa Publishing’s Home Moves With Me by Kathy Feedham Raggio, art by Quinette Cook, & Mi hogar se muda conmigo, translated by Gabriella Aldeman, releases today. elvaresa.com/home-moves-w...

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Picture books celebrate special meaning of home

Elva Resa's newest picture books, Home Moves With Me by Kathy Feedham Raggio, with art by Quinette Cook, and Mi hogar se muda conmigo, translated by Gabriella Aldeman, release June 9, 2026.

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Serendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The @awpwriter.org is offering fellowships to three faculty members and six students who currently work at or attend a historically Black college or university that are involved in creative writing. Applications close on May 31st! Apply here: awpwriter.secure-platform.com/applications... #AWP27

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

As Thumper’s mother said, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.”

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Gorgeous illustration. I’m going to have to check this one out.

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Cheryl B. Klein @cherylklein.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Just going to say, if you want to read an adult nonfiction book that thinks deeply about the qualities of excellent children’s literature, isn’t snobby about the many types of children’s books people write & read, and will help you make your own book even better:

A photo of a hand holding the blue-and-white cover of
THE MAGIC WORDS: WRITING GREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
By CHERYL B. KLEIN
with the blurb “An essential guide to the art and craft of writing for young readers."
-Anne Ursu, author of Breadcrumbs, against a red background

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Excited to share that my MG novel, HEART OF THE MIDWAY, received an Honorable Mention after being short-listed in the Children's & Young Adult History Category of the HNS First Chapters Competition. Congratulations to all the category winners and thank you HNS for this wonderful opportunity!

Historical Novel Society 2026 First Chapters Honorable Mention certificate for HEART OF THE MIDWAY by Quinette Cook

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Another #sketchbookrevival2026 session. This one with artist, Idania Salcido, “titled loosen your hand”. I combined all 3 exercises and love the layered result. May explore this further.

Red and orange mixed-media art. Includes multiple icons: glass, hand, eye, cat, flowers, bird…

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TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Yes. They're probably a lovely old couple or a family of imaginative children.

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Shall we share a cup ‘o Joe this morning? Black Sharpie and #watercolors. Thanks @koosjekoene.bsky.social for the session. #sketchbookrevival2026 #artjournal

Drawings of a brown coffee cup using different perspectives.

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I’d like to learn more about the family who lives in this wobbly house. Wouldn’t you? Posca pen and watercolors #sketchbookrevival2026 #artjournal #kidlitart

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Made this Australian Piano Hinge sketchbook for #SketchbookRevival2026! Can’t wait to fill it. Thanks to @iamsarahmatthews.bsky.social for the great tutorial. #artjournals #bookbinding

Image of hand made piano hinge journal. Top and side view.

Image of piano hinge journal. Backs and spine.

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Day 8 #The100DayProject Playing with #pastelpencils & #markmaking. Holding the pencil loosely at the top is like drawing with your non-dominant hand. 🤣🤣🤣 #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration

Loose drawing of little girl with hand going to her mouth. In a bright red & orange print dress.

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

This looks wonderful! Can’t wait to get my copy!

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

It’s official! I received my copies of HOME MOVES WITH ME!!! 🥳🥳🥳 Kickoff of United Through Reading’s Book for the Military Child begins April 1! Learn more at elvaresa.com. Order copies at MilitaryFamilyBooks.com/home

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Thank you for all the behind the scenes work! What a wonderful opportunity.

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

So excited to share that I made the shortlist for my MG novel, HEART OF THE MIDWAY! #historicalnivels #kidlit #middlegradenovels

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I really do have to get reading these.

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Day5: #The100DayProject Trying out different mediums (pastel & pencil) and styles. Working on showing emotion. #drawing #kidlitart #illustration #sketchbookart

Pastel and pencil drawing of sitting boy leaning against a wall.

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Day 4 #The100DayProject Wish I had taken more photos of this girl and her umbrella. Gouache and pencil. #kidlitillustration #drawing #scbwi #sketchbookart

Three drawings of girl and her umbrella.

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Day 3 #The100DayProject Limited to the colors in my box of oil pastels. I like the messy, waxy marks they make. Can you guess what’s is in her hands?

Pastel drawing of a girl with a box of pastels nearby.

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Celebrate National Music in our Schools Month with @mollyruttan.bsky.social’s SOMETHING WILD and @writerjolene.bsky.social’s MAMIACHI Y YO! 🎶 ❤️🎶 #kidlit #booksky #musiceducation

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Day 2 #The100DayProject is meh. My takeaway: making art is messy, not everything you create will be a thing of beauty, but keep showing up. There’s always Day 3 through 100! #MixedMedia #KidlitIllustration #scbwi

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

So excited to share that I made the short list for the Children’s & Young Adult Category for my MG novel, HEART OF THE MIDWAY! Congratulations to all the other winners. Thank you @histnovsoc.bsky.social! www.facebook.com/share/p/1C92...

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

And different with each story you write.

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I decided to do #The100DayProject. I’ll be drawing children. Sometimes I’ll use references, sometimes not. Photo credit: momentsinhistory1

Mixed-media illustration of a shoeless young girl wearing a big hat, shawl, and dress.

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...

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The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 26, 2026 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

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Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🥁DRUMROLL🥁 Home Moves With Me by Kathy Feedham Raggio, with art by me (Quinette Cook), and Mi hogar se muda conmigo, translated by Gabriella Aldeman, is a heartfelt, beautifully illustrated story that explores the true meaning of home. Learn more: unitedthroughreading.org/14968-2/

English and Spanish book covers, Home Moves With Me/Mi hogar se muda. The 2026 Book for the Military Child.

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