How Maurice Sendak Lived with His Own Wild Things | The New York Times pwne.ws/3Un2V8G

At a virtual conference today, so my annual reminder: Talking to agents or editors? Just read your query, my friends. It's not a monologue you need to memorize, no need to add that extra layer of pressure. 💛 And leave room to chat. It's not just a pitch, it's a conversation.

But they are both so old!

But they're BOTH so OLD! Gandalf can barely remember his passwords and even forgot that people called him Gandalf (yikes), while Saruman betrayed the Free Peoples of middle-earth and led an insurrection that stormed Helm's Deep. You can see how they're equally bad choices.

Shout out to the top 3 Willises in the world, Bruce, Whatchu talkin' 'bout, and Fani.

Great article ⁦SchoolLibraryJournal⁩—On Crafting A Compelling Sequel (and COVER REVEAL for The Search for the Shadowsoul!), a guest post by ⁦⁦Callie C. Miller⁩! teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/02/15/on-…

It's a great read!

This event is selling out fast. We still have some room for middle grade/YA writers who are looking for a virtual critique. NESCBWI Spring 2024 Virtual Agent Editor Day Register for event – SCBWI scbwi.org/events/nescbwi…

Forgive me for shilling, but Barnes & Noble is doing another pre-order sale, and I have TWO books available for 25% off! Don't they look GORGEOUS next to each other? Wouldn't they look amazing on your bookshelf?

Nerdy sixth grader Marshall vows to carry his clarinet everywhere because "you never know when a jam session will break out." His sister Malice has one goal – Make. Marshall. Miserable. When your evil sister promises to ruin your life, believe her. #kidlitpit

“Let’s hold Biden to ridiculous standards because we can’t hold Trump to any.” - Mainstream Media

Well, well, well, if it isn't another dashing graphic advertising the pre-order sale from Barnes & Noble! The Search for the Shadowsoul comes out September 17th from @simonkids and is available for pre-order now, along with a BUNCH of other great books you can ALSO pre-order!

Hi #Teachersof𝕏! I’m giving away 500 free copies of my book The Last Fallen Star (think Percy Jackson but w Korean mythology & set in modern-day US, ideal for readers ages 8-12)📚💗 Fill out the form at gracikim dot com before they run out! US only #clearthelist #teachertwitter

My cartoon for this week’s Guardian Books

WRITERS! PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE!!! Uncanny Magazine IS OPEN to story submissions until September 2 (750-10,000 words)! We can't wait to read your marvelous stories!! uncannymagazine.com/submissions/

I'm giving away this stack of MG reads to one lucky newsletter subscriber. Will it be you? Subscribe to my author newsletter so you don't miss out! jennbishop.com Scroll to the bottom for signup!

I'm back in the #amquerying trenches. While my inbox awaits replies, I'm revising the next thing. #amwriting #kidlit #SCBWI

If you are turned away at the polls- your verbatim response is: "Give me a provisional ballot with a receipt as required by law." Pass it on. #Vote