Gonna hold on to this croissant metaphor for the rest of my creative life

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-...

Congratulations to Ruth and Paola on the publication of their joyful, inspiring picture book! For many reasons, it’s exactly what we all need right now. Go pick up your copy now at libraries and bookstores near you!
#growingtogether #ruthspiro #paolaescobar #picturebook #gardening

Meet the Fairy Scout Friends!

A group of misfit fairies work together to earn their magic! In the 1st adventure, No Rain, No Rainbow, Rain begins training—and learns a fairy-sized lesson about teamwork. Perfect for for Critter Club fans, with gorgeous art from Mag Takac! Congratulations, Mag!

@litbox.bsky.social has arrived

Welcome to Sojung Kim-McCarthy, my new Author-Illustrator client! Do admit that her work is joyful, funny, and utterly charming all at the same time. We welcome projects - editors and art directors, please be in touch!

Hooray for dark YA romantic fantasy and sequels! And huzzah for the amazing Autumn Krause’s new deal for part two of the duology that begins this fall with GRAVE FLOWERS, which Booklist calls “captivating” in a starred review, Kirkus calls “ornate and thrilling,” and PW describes as “electric.”

A charmingly spooooooky story about finding a place of one's own and making room for those you love. With text from Lucy Branam and sweet illustrations from Natalie Hoopes, Little Ghost House Hunts is bewitching – perfect for those who like a friendly ghost story! Avail July 1st; pre-order now.

I'm delighted to introduce my newest client, author and illustrator, Laura Reiter. Feast your eyes on her gorgeous work! Laura is creating her debut picture book, and open to illustrating other projects. More here: www.laurareiterstudio.com/about

Oh, Readers! What a joy you have coming your way in Mag Takac’s debut picture book, MIKE, THE MAGICAL COUGHING CAT! This slyly funny story follows Mike, a cat who coughs up wishes instead of hairballs, and explores what it means to be loved for who you truly are. Available everywhere this fall!

Congratulations to Linda Joan Smith!

Congratulations to @ruthspiro.bsky.social!!!

Huge congratulations to Rachael Allen!

Absolutely love it when the first two books in a new series do so well that the publisher would like more! Huge congratulations to @RuthSpiro on her marvelous series How to Explain Science to a Grown-up! #kidsbooks #picturebooks #childrensbooks #stembooksforkids #climatescience #climatescientist