🇭🇹 🇺🇸🏳️🌈 Children's Author. Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks #SCBWI #CBA graduate #WNDB #BVM @BCHeadQuarters
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23 Mar 2023
Holy shit I am getting published!
I hope that this book brings hope and joy to all the #trans and #nonbinary littles out there. I 💕 you.
Shot out to @DeeLaSheeArt and @LisaRosinsky @jmcgowanbks-- ur amazing.
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5 Mar 2024
Just a few more weeks until MARLEY’S PRIDE is released. I can barely contain my excitement.
5 Jan 2024
Look for these forthcoming (or recent) #LGBTQ picture books in 2024! My latest for @TaggMagazine taggmagazine.com/2024-pictur… @jvn @kamala_m_nair @lindzamer @kipalizadeh @hicorook @JoeRetener @stacerchomiak #queerkidlit #lgbtqbooks #diversebooks #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbooks
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Joëlle Retener(she/they) 🌈🦄 retweeted
28 Sep 2023
Today is the LAST day to enter our giveaway and win a chance at 3 critiques on 1 PB manuscript! Don’t miss your chance!
Winners announced tomorrow.
Follow @kidlitclubhouse to see if you win!
#kidlit #amquerying #writingcommunity #giveaway #critique #PictureBooks #pb
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25 Sep 2023
Today’s the big day. Enter to win!
25 Sep 2023
**GIVEAWAY**
Picture book writers, win 3 critiques on 1 manuscript!
To enter:
1) Like this post
2) Share & tag 3 friends
3) Comment that you did 1&2
Open internationally.
Ends Sept 28th 11:59 ET
3 winners to be randomly selected & announced Sept 29th
#kidlit #giveaways #pb
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19 Sep 2023
🗣️ We’re giving away an opportunity to get some invaluable feedback on your WIP. Spread the news.
18 Sep 2023
📣Picture book writers!!! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity: THREE critiques on 1 manuscript by THREE different seasoned authors. Entries start Sept 25. Follow @KidLitClubhouse for more information.
#AmQuerying #KidLit #WritingCommunity #PictureBook #Giveaway #Critique
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8 Sep 2023
What a week--I'm back on sub, got to see the full color spreads of my debut picture book, full scholarship to Courage to Create, and just broke ground on a new exciting writing project! September is gonna be busy! #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #kidlit
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30 Aug 2023
Congrats! Definitely well deserved.
30 Aug 2023
I am honored that #TogetherWeSwim is a 2023 @KirkusReviews FINALIST!
The following share this amazing honor with me: my agent extraordinaire @jmcgowanbks, editor; fabulous editor @e_lazowski; talented illustrator @kaylanijuanita; and wonderful publisher, @ChronicleBooks!
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Joëlle Retener(she/they) 🌈🦄 retweeted
7 Aug 2023
Get to know another #KidLitClubhouse crew member!
MEET NAZNEEN AKBARI! ⭐️
Nazneen's heartfelt debut HOME AWAY FROM HOME comes out next year with @BarefootBooks!
Follow @KidLitClubhouse for updates on our 2024 #PictureBook debuts!
@NazneenAkbari
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Joëlle Retener(she/they) 🌈🦄 retweeted
10 Aug 2023
Congrats to @KidLitClubhouse member @KerisaGreene on her cover reveal!!!
#KidLit #KidLitArt #WritingCommunity
10 Aug 2023
✨COVER REVEAL✨
I’m so excited to share the cover for I AM BOTH! I’ve teamed up with @eastcitybooks for preorders. Anyone who preorders through their shop will also receive bookish goodies like stickers, a bookmark, and signed bookplate! Link in bio
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4 Jul 2023
The colors, the contrast, the dragon…this cover is simply perfect. Love it.
3 Jul 2023
It's the third #CoverReveal of #KidLitClubHouse! 😊 😊
Keep them coming! 👀 👀 👀
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Joëlle Retener(she/they) 🌈🦄 retweeted
3 Jul 2023
MEET KELLY ZHANG!! ⭐️
Her beautiful debut, TAKE ME TO LAOLAO, illustrated by @eviezhu1, comes out Jan 2024 with @QuillTreeBooks!!
Every week, we’ll be introducing you to a member of the #kidlitclubhouse crew!
Please like, follow, and share to spread the word!
@KellyZhang_YL
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26 Jun 2023
Kerisa is on 🔥. Can't wait to get a hold of these awesome books.
26 Jun 2023
MEET KERISA GREENE! ⭐️
An author-illustrator with 3 gorgeous upcoming PBs, Kerisa's heartfelt debut, I AM BOTH: A VIETNAMESE REFUGEE STORY, releases April '24. THE IMPOSTER (illustrator) comes out Spring '24, & LEGENDARY CAKES Winter '25.
Like, follow, and share!
@KerisaGreene
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26 Jun 2023
A Child's Introduction to PRIDE by Sarah Prager and Caitlyn O'Dwyer. @Malcolm_Newsome @TreniseFerreira @jspringerwillms @BrentomJackson @Tabaris_World @katrinadreamer1
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22 Jun 2023
You legit WANT a critique from Trenise. Lucky to have her as a CP!
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22 Jun 2023
Current status-Sick in bed binge watching @bookendslit youtube channel on a rainy day...
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12 Jun 2023
Can’t wait!!
11 Jun 2023
Last chance to register because my class @HighlightsFound starts TOMORROW evening at 7 pm EST.
Register here:
highlightsfoundation.org/wor…
#kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
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Joëlle Retener(she/they) 🌈🦄 retweeted
11 Jun 2023
36 Queer-Owned Businesses Selling LGBT T-Shirts To Support This Pride Season buff.ly/2JGhWLC from @autowin
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12 Jun 2023
Omg!!! Love love love.
7 Jun 2023
It took longer than anticipated but I’ve put together a list of 20 queer African authors you should check out this pride month!! Some you might recognize, others not so much, but they’re all gloriously creative!! Here’s the first set of 5!! youtu.be/YikJGdYsDug
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9 Jun 2023
Another brilliant kidlitclubhouse member. Tick tock is it summer '24 yet? #kidlit #PictureBooks
5 Jun 2023
MEET JAMIE OFELIA!! ⭐️
Jamie’s action-packed debut, MIGUEL MUST FIGHT!, illustrated by Sara Palacios, comes out next year with @LittleBrownYR.
Stay tuned! Each week we’ll introduce another member of the #kidlitclubhouse crew!
Like, follow, share to spread the word!
@JamieOfelia
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