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Took me twice as long as the recipe said, but quite pleased with this blood orange olive oil loaf. Not sure how Mary Berry would feel about that crack, though.

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This month, per usual, I needed to pull together a selection of illustrators to propose in-house for a new series of graphic readers. I scrolled #kidlitartpostcard and included several of the illustrators I found there. This hashtag, here on Bluesky, is a functioning professional ecosystem. 💙❤️

submitted 7 days ago • 4 comments

Seems like the national news just keeps getting worse and worse, but at least I made a delicious shrimp and corn chowder.

submitted 17 days ago • 2 comments

Huzzah! Lovely to see THE KING OF BOOKS in PW's Spring preview alongside some brilliant #kidlit friends. (Thanks for sharing the link, Marcia!)

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It's time for February's Doodle Mail (my free author/illustrator newsletter). I share a cuttlefish how-to-draw sheet and other book news. #kidlit #printable ginaperry.substack.com/p/not-a-fish...

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A very early preview of Mabel’s Museum of Wonders (out in 2026) for #kidlitpostcard day 🐚🪨🤍

submitted 25 days ago • 3 comments

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an author and illustrator who loves to show ALL the emotions in picture books (usually through cute animals and monsters). This art is from THE KING OF BOOKS, available July'25 from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social More of my work at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart #kidlit

submitted 26 days ago • 4 comments

I've always been drawn to humor (across all age ranges/genres), and I'm hearing from editors that they're also looking for books that will primarily entertain. Traditional PB bios (e.g. from birth to death) are a challenge, and I am looking for NF PB that pushes boundaries (so it can stand out!).

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

So the longer I've been in publishing, the broader my tastes have become (so my immediate reaction to this question was "anything that keeps me hooked!"). But I will always be keen to see character-driven and funny/mildly subversive adventures in MG.

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Baby book's first % off ad! 🥹 ----- 📚+❤! B&N has preorders 25% off--including THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER! 👦🏽+ 🦝🦝🦝+25% off= 😍 The discount's for B&N Rewards members, BUT it's free to enroll! Search ODD BABYSITTER @ bn.com. #BNPreorder @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @barnesandnoble.com

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

Awesome to see so many new folks on here (welcome!), and let's do a low-key #AMA to celebrate! Will be checking in throughout the day, and fire away with any questions about children's publishing, agenting, or where Pete Alonso might sign (still holding out hope that the Mets bring him back!).

submitted 26 days ago • 4 comments

What better way (other than eating tteokguk, of course!) to celebrate Seollal than with these amazing picture books from Junghwa Park and Hyewon Yum? LET'S CELEBRATE KOREAN NEW YEAR! - bookshop.org/p/books/let-... WISH SOUP - bookshop.org/p/books/wish...

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Only five hours left! Bidding closes tonight at 8pm PST (11pm EST). No time to dawdle. Make decisions now about what you really want and get ready to BID! #kidlit #booksky #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians #writers #authors #illustrators www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlos...

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Final 24 hours for my picture book manuscript/dummy critique + 15 minute follow-up phone call via @kidlitforla.bsky.social, with all proceeds donated directly to LA wildlife relief efforts (and huge thanks to everyone that's already bid!). Full details here: www.32auctions.com/organization...

submitted 35 days ago • 2 comments

Final 24 hours for my picture book manuscript/dummy critique + 15 minute follow-up phone call via @kidlitforla.bsky.social, with all proceeds donated directly to LA wildlife relief efforts (and huge thanks to everyone that's already bid!). Full details here: www.32auctions.com/organization...

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One more day to go!

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Thanks to @kidlitforla.bsky.social for organizing this awesome fundraising event. I've donated a picture book text/dummy critique (with 15 minute follow up phone call), and there's tons of other incredible opportunities from agent and editor colleagues. More info in link below!

submitted 42 days ago • 1 comment

Since it seems like a slow news day, what better time to share that TOTO by Hyewon Yum (published by Neal Porter Books/Holiday House) is out today! Kirkus raved that TOTO is "a sweet, uplifting take on facial difference, friendship, and self-acceptance," and is available in bookstores everywhere!

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Thanks to @kidlitforla.bsky.social for organizing this awesome fundraising event. I've donated a picture book text/dummy critique (with 15 minute follow up phone call), and there's tons of other incredible opportunities from agent and editor colleagues. More info in link below!

submitted 42 days ago • 1 comment

My reaction watching The Substance (which I did enjoy!):

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Today's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Founded by @ginaperry.bsky.social, kidlit artists share art 1st Thu each month. Looking for more engagement? Don't just post, browse others' art. Like, reply, boost. Also remember "ART" in hashtag ( #KidLitPostcard is incorrect). More info: ginaperry.com/postcard

submitted 61 days ago • 1 comment

📚👍Let's celebrate two holidays today ❄️☃️ #WinterSolstice and #lookonthebrightsideday!☀️🌈 That means 2 #PB recommendations: ONE SNOWY MORNING by Kevin Tseng & Dana Wulfekotte & THE PERFECT DAY by Lane Smith (reviews posted '17 & '20) #kidlit #WhatToRead www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...

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It's #ArtVsArtist time again already? KING was a big part of my year, so he gets two squares. #kidlitart

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I’ve been meeting up with my friends and giving each of them handwritten notes on cards 💌 #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

submitted 75 days ago • 4 comments

Death, taxes, and the French still thinking parkour is cool. (This thought brought to you as I watch Arcane for the first time while recuperating from Covid. It's 99% great, and 1% Imagine Dragons.)

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So proud of @arielbbooks.bsky.social and @marcrosenthal.bsky.social on MABEL WANTS A FRIEND making the @wsj.com Best Children's Books of 2024! Mabel is in great company here, and congrats to all!!!

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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm a published author and illustrator from New England. I'm also the creator of this monthly event. I'm looking for that next magical picture or chapter book project. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. #kidlit #kidlitart

submitted 89 days ago • 5 comments

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!💜 My name is Cindy Kang, a Korean illustrator based in NYC. I love illustrating warm, atmospheric scenes, and I’m open to new picture book projects! 📚 Represented by Sean McCarthy 📌 cindysykang.com/childrens #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

submitted 89 days ago • 2 comments

This is your advance reminder that KidLitArtPostcard Day is a little over a week away on December 5th. Let's make this one for the records here on Bluesky. #kidlit #kidlitart www.ginaperry.com/postcard

submitted 98 days ago • 2 comments

Scene from today's walk. Not pictured: a possible Swainson's thrush (or a hermit thrush).

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Huge fan of the graphic novel collection that we have at Westchester Public Library. Cannot wait to read these!

submitted 103 days ago • 1 comment

Playing around with Starter Packs - how lucky am I that I get to work with such incredible authors and illustrators?!?! go.bsky.app/PFoYM9p

submitted 105 days ago • 1 comment

Thinking about adopting “screaming hours” like the cockatoo at our vet’s office

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Such a great question! I will humblebrag and use recent books I've worked on as examples: Original Opening - GIANT PANTS by @fearingmark.bsky.social Expert Pacing - AMAH FARAWAY written by Margaret Chiu Greanias Narrative Voice - YOU GO FIRST written by @arielbbooks.bsky.social

submitted 105 days ago • 1 comment

My agency is just me (and two rabbits who refuse to do any reading), so I review every query (though I am exceptionally slow!). The first thing that I notice is the title - ideally it will catch my eye. Then I skim the query, and jump to the body of the text. So it's a little bit of everything!

submitted 106 days ago • 2 comments

I haven't deleted my Tw account yet (and there are valid reasons to passively maintain it, to avoid account deletion, or if something changes in the future). But having gone through the demise of Friendster and MySpace, it's hard to imagine Tw ever coming back (especially when it's so nice here!).

submitted 106 days ago • 1 comment

bird sounds

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