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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Draw what makes your inner child smile 🥹

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

What was supposed to be my Mother’s Day post now just might be back to school post! Haha! #kidlitartpostcard

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Grateful for every late night, every little idea, and every moment that brought me here. Hi! I’m Sonya & I’m an author-illustrator rep by Jordan Hamessley. I write and illustrate PB’s and MG. Joined the #mermay challenge for #kidlitartpostcard Day 🤍 #kidlitart #kidlit #mermaid

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Feeling 94.7% cruddy? Read these wonderful books by my @kidlitcollective.bsky.social sisters! Happy Children’s Book Week! #childrensbookweek #kidlitwomen #kidlit #booksky

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Today is LOOK UP AT THE SKY DAY. Take a moment to pause, look up, and enjoy the lofting heights of clouds and blue and sunshine. Ahhh, a moment of peace. #kidlitart #LookUpAtTheSkyDay #MomentsOfJoy

Children's art showing a boy and girl looking up at the sky in the city with silhouette onlookers behind

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jen rofé @jenrofe.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Creators, *this is worth the read*. But, Roaring Brook closing isn't the same as Dial closing. Yes, there were layoffs, but RB is reshuffling & a new imprint is in the works. But the squeeze is real. We've been seeing it and feeling it for years. vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/what-nobod...

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What Nobody’s Telling Querying Writers About What’s Happening to Publishing Right Now

I’ve started this post four times.

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Ahhh! Thank you so much Traci! 🥰

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Happy Friday! ☀️ It’s finally starting to warm up here in Michigan 🌤️ I tried a softer color palette this time instead of my usual bright tones— how’d I do? 🙈 #kidlitartist #kidlitart #kidlitauthor #illustration #kidlit

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

How exciting! Congratulations!

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

The world gets loud while innocents carry scars. #FuckWar

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This little illustration is inspired traditional Chaldean and Assyrian clothing, with a modern twist. A small piece of art that reflects my cultures and where my story began. 🥰 So, where are you from? #Chaldean #Assyrian #kidlitpostcard #CulturalRoots #kidlit

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Thank you, Laura! Right?! 😆 guess we blinked and missed it haha

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

My first ever #kidlitpostcard ! How’d I do? Playing The Floor is Lava, Winter Edition. #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Same! The kids and I loving this side 😂

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

This is such a win 🥹 congratulations to both! ♥️

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Steph Lau (she/her) @stephlaubooks.com · 05/11/2025

My first book launch event is TONIGHT! Come celebrate with me! It's not too late to register 😊 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Just registered!!! 💃🏻❄️

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Sweet pastries filled with dates, walnuts and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon 😋 Ah! I wish I could share some with you!

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Such a great read and so relatable! Congratulations, Steph!

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

That time of the year for the #Chaldean Community 😍 #Keleche

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jen rofé @jenrofe.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Querying writers -- Please give yourselves some grace and stop fretting about a few silly typos in your queries. We probably won't notice them, we're not going to hold them against you, and if we DO hold them against you, you don't want to work with us anyway.

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Jordan Hamessley @thejordache.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

How adorable is @britspixels.bsky.social's art? This little gal is making her way to editors this week and I'm so excited!

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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Ahhhhh! How amazing, Brit!!!! Wooohooooooooo!!!! 🎈🎉

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