Dispatch 02 Dear Friends,

Dispatch 02
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Katy Scoggin and I are taking her beautiful feature documentary, Flood, directly to communities to foster dialogue to bridge divides, before and after its PBS release this summer.

Curious? Follow the substack below and DM me.

How do you spell spring?
S-C-B-W-I!
Looking forward to virtual and in-person events. More at www.adamdblackman.com
#scbwi #writers #conference #kidlit

Scrambling for that last #Chanukah gift?

Searching for a #stockingstuffer?

Seek no more!

Get the #writer in your life what they need the most...

an #editor!

#kidlit #picturebook #middlegrade #paperbackwriter #bestgiftever

Before I get too deep into booking out 2026 workshops and presentations...

@scbwi.bsky.social
#kidlit #writerscommunity

What do you get the writer in your life?

An editor!

adamdblackman.com

#kidlit #writerslife

Thanks!

Los Angeles Region Working Writers Retreat 2025 The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

It's a #SCBWI bonanza for me this weekend. Starting in Los Angeles www.scbwi.org/events/los-a...

then back to Brooklyn to virtually join our Houston friends www.scbwi.org/events/month....

Gonna be a blast!

I was kidding! It's what's on the CRP website - there by choice.

Thanks so much @lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social . Please refer to the thumbnail here for a more current headshot. : )

If you want to support #FreeSpeech, scan the barcode below to donate a banned book.
#BornBehindBars is on #BannedWagon this year!
#BannedWagonBooks #BannedBooksWeek
#BannedBooksWeek2025
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @amandagorman.bsky.social @jacquelinewoods.bsky.social

Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people, it's a success story with @adamdblackman.bsky.social!
Check it out here:
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#kidlit #amreading #amwriting #FWF #writing #books #stories #contests

LGBTQ Writers in Schools Since 2015, Lambda Literary and the NYC Department of Education have worked together to bring LGBTQ+ writers into classrooms across New York City. The LGBTQ Writers in Schools Program provides critica...

#Teachers! Check out this great opportunity to bring writers to your classrooms!

lambdaliterary.org/lgbtq-writer...

Creative Connections with Adam Blackman THE POWER OF TWO - We all know about the power of three. But when it comes to picture books, it takes two: text and art! The industry standard is that authors and illustrators work separately. Join us...

Calling #pb authors & illustrators. Join me for CREATIVE CONNECTIONS, a deep dive into author/illustrator collaborations.

Monday, September 29
8-9pm EST

SCBWI Member: $10
Non-Members: $15
Nebraska resident price: free

Register at:
www.scbwi.org/events/creat...

How do you spell fall?

S-C-B-W-I!

My events page is now updated. I'm looking forward to meeting writers and illustrators from Houston to Washington!

Come join me at one of these great #SCBWI events.

www.adamdblackman.com#events

@scbwi.bsky.social

Heck yes. I've had an influx of high-word-count requests come in wanting to start within a couple of weeks (or worse: wanting to be DONE within a few weeks).

Editing takes time, so we often book out a bit. If there's an editor (or other professional) you know you want to work with, ask early!

I’m Regina Brooks, President of the Association of American Literary Agents and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency. I am so excited to invite you to the very first People of Publishing Conference (peopleofpublishing.bsky.social), happening Sept 17th at the New York Academy of Medicine in NYC.

There's nothing quite like working on client manuscripts with Larry at my feet making happy honking sounds. #editing #mansbestfriend #bunnyluv #workfromhutch #kidlit

Welcome Author Lynn Street – Giveaway Alert Friends, it’s been a while since I hosted an author on my blog and I’m so pleased to share my interview with Lynn Street debut author of THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST, illustrated by…

lauraroettigerbooks.com/2025/08/19/w...
The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest, illustrated by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social
my interview with author
@lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
#eduSky #booksky #kidlit 📚 #giveaway

School Visit Fund — Latinx Kidlit Book Festival

Attention #Latinx Authors & Illustrators! Check out this wonderful opportunity to support your #schoolvisits. #kidlit

latinxkidlitbookfestival.org/school-visit...

Bring the whole family to The Eleanor Roosevelt Center for a story time, crafts, tour, free copy of Lee Wind and illustrator Kelly Mangan's fantastic LIKE THAT ELEANOR from Cardinal Rule Press.

I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek

Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 2: REVIVING THE DEAD: Six Ways to Breathe Life into a Beloved (but Stale) Tale by Shannon Stocker(6/24/2025) #KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2!

Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...

Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.

Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

Nice post @literallylynne.bsky.social !

#kidlitzombieweek starts Monday! Do you have manuscripts you thought were dead? Join us to bring those zombies back to life w/ blog posts, discussions, & of course #prizes!

Check all the details out here: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...

#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity

I admit. I delete a lot newsletters unread. But I'm sure glad I read the latest from #kidlit agent Sera Rivers. A lovely, affirming anecdote, great book recs, and etiquette tips for writers seeking representation. Good one @writeloudly.bsky.social !
#writingcommunity

Yes, they are @pjlibrary.org ! Yes, they are!

Hi friends! It's the #bookbirthday for my new picture book, Like THAT Eleanor. It's a celebration of allyship, history, and kids having the power to make our world more fair. Illustrated by @kellyamangan.bsky.social #kidlit #pride

I'm looking forward to working with @scbwilongisland.bsky.social!

Though critiques are sold out, attendees get a (very) limited time exclusive submission opportunity with CRP and (somewhat less) limited time discount on freelance editorial.

Questions?

Reach out through www.adamdblackman.com

Reposting now that we're closer to the date. Hope to see you all there!

Check out the dynamic duo of author @leewind.bsky.social & illustrator @kellyamangan.bsky.social & their creation of the stunning PB - Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally - releasing June 3rd. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Cardinal Rule Press #interview #kidlit