Cindy Sommer
@cindysommpb.bsky.social
Award-winning children's book author of PB SAVING KATE'S FLOWERS (Arbordale) Crystal Kite winner, #KidLit, #SCBWI, #12X12PB Gold Member, ISO Agent, Querying PBs. www.cindysommer.com
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Cindy Sommer
@cindysommpb.bsky.social
· May 23
Finally made a Bluesky account! So glad to be joining fellow #KidLit authors here. I am an Award-winning picture book author of SAVING KATE'S FLOWERS (Arbordale). I write picture books containing SEL, nature, horses, STEM and family relationships.
Check out the most recent post for #SeasonsofKidlit Trick or Treating with giveaways from Agent Lynnette Novak. Don't miss it!
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Double Feature! Trick or Treat with Agent Lynnette Novak + Treat Inside!
Hi, all you fall and spooky book lovers—and especially all you querying authors out there! We have a hex-traordinary treat in store for you today. 👻We’re thrilled to welcome literary agent Lynnette No...
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October 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Check out the most recent post for #SeasonsofKidlit Trick or Treating with giveaways from Agent Lynnette Novak. Don't miss it!
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...
www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/double-...
I'm Trick-or-Treating at #seasonsofkidlit.com! Don't miss this spook-tastic event! Lots of giveaways and great writing information! Don't miss it.
September 30, 2026 at 7:38 PM
I'm Trick-or-Treating at #seasonsofkidlit.com! Don't miss this spook-tastic event! Lots of giveaways and great writing information! Don't miss it.
Received a really positive critique from an agent, Woo hoo!!! This calls for celebratory ice cream!!! And also received a pass from another agent on another story...Boo!!! Double ice cream tonight!!!
Delicious Ice Cream Sundae Feast
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September 17, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Received a really positive critique from an agent, Woo hoo!!! This calls for celebratory ice cream!!! And also received a pass from another agent on another story...Boo!!! Double ice cream tonight!!!
How cute is this book?!?
In this humorous picture book, Hank's impatience causes him to travel to the North Pole, where the toys prove to be too tempting. The lively illustrations hilariously capture Hank's over-the-top antics.
September 15, 2026 at 8:19 PM
How cute is this book?!?
Don't miss Picture Book Summit, a great writing event for children's writers and illustrators! #KidLit
Looking for submissions We have 6!
Get the Summit + Submissions ticket & submit your #picturebook to:
✅️Carter Hasegawa
✅️Julie Sanders
✅️Rob Broder
✅️Catherine Laudone
✅️Mabel Hsu
✅️Sara Sproull
Register & attend LIVE ONLINE on 10/3. Replays available! picturebooksummit.com
#kidlit
Get the Summit + Submissions ticket & submit your #picturebook to:
✅️Carter Hasegawa
✅️Julie Sanders
✅️Rob Broder
✅️Catherine Laudone
✅️Mabel Hsu
✅️Sara Sproull
Register & attend LIVE ONLINE on 10/3. Replays available! picturebooksummit.com
#kidlit
September 15, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Don't miss Picture Book Summit, a great writing event for children's writers and illustrators! #KidLit
3 rejections in one week on my picture books! I need a gallon of ice cream!
Sad Cry: Eating Ice Cream
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September 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
3 rejections in one week on my picture books! I need a gallon of ice cream!
Congratulations on your new book!
Thank you, @saraphudson.bsky.social for making such a great edu actor guide for Imperfectly Perfect Posey! EDUCATORS! Find it at www.LizzieBrooksBooks.com 🩵
August 29, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Congratulations on your new book!
Another picture book rejection, another excuse to eat ice cream! I've eaten A LOT this year...😭That much closer to a YES!
Cry Ice Cream
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August 7, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Another picture book rejection, another excuse to eat ice cream! I've eaten A LOT this year...😭That much closer to a YES!
Did everyone see the prize winners list for Rate Your Story's March On With Mentor Texts? Congratulations to all the winners!
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Finally! March On With Mentor Text Winners!
This post has been a long time coming (my sincere apologies), but unfortunately it took me longer than expected to sort out the winners due to many reasons, including a tragic death in the family, a s...
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July 26, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Did everyone see the prize winners list for Rate Your Story's March On With Mentor Texts? Congratulations to all the winners!
www.rateyourstory.org/post/finally...
www.rateyourstory.org/post/finally...
Thanks for all the likes and re-posts for #Questpit today! No likes from agents or editors yet, but I'm still hopeful. This writing community is super supportive. Thank you!
Gitapro3 Gitagita Cat Says Thank You
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July 25, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Thanks for all the likes and re-posts for #Questpit today! No likes from agents or editors yet, but I'm still hopeful. This writing community is super supportive. Thank you!
Do you have a winter monster? It’s cold and clingy, slippery and sly, gloomy and grim. But don’t be blue! Here’s steps to shrink it down - from eating good food, to laughing with family, even if everyone has to stand on their heads. #Questpit #PB #Q
Annie Sings 'The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow'
ALT: Annie Sings 'The Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow'
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July 24, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Advent Wreath Night is not the same without Sabine’s Oma. She struggles to finish her wreath, nothing goes right. It’s not until she allows herself to rejoice in the music of Christmas that she finds the inspiration to fix her wreath and honor Oma’s memory. #Questpit #PB #Q
Merry Christmas Wreath
Alt: Advent Wreath with candles
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July 24, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Novelty-seeker Hannah starts experiments with excitement, but when her data heads in a dull direction, she quits, so she must rein in her doubts and focus on what she loves -horses, (avoiding poop) or risk being called Halfway Hannah by her sister, forever. #QuestPit #PB #Q #STEM
Science Experiment in the Lab
ALT: Science Experiment in the Lab
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July 24, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Tired of her brother’s constant jabbering, a quiet girl feels like a buzzing bee next to a screeching cicada. She must learn to embrace her listening skills and discovers that it’s not the number of words you say, it’s raising your voice when it matters most. #Questpit #PB #Q
Peach Cat And Goma Cat Playful
Alt: Playful cat
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July 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Don't miss these picture book tips, a writing workshop opportunity and a Critique/AMA giveaway from Agent Joyce Sweeney and Critique Train on the Mindy Alyse Weiss blog!
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PB Tips, Critique/AMA Giveaway, Workshop & Critique Train! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
Here are tips from an agent & author, a critique and Zoom giveaway with agent Joyce Sweeney, workshop info & Critique Train!
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July 15, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Don't miss these picture book tips, a writing workshop opportunity and a Critique/AMA giveaway from Agent Joyce Sweeney and Critique Train on the Mindy Alyse Weiss blog!
mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-opportuni...
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Congratulations! Can't wait to read it!
Owl and I are so excited... My author copies of FALL: A SEASONS STORY have arrived!!! 🍁🍂🦋 Can't wait to share this sweet story -- with Renata Liwska's gorgeous fall art. Launching August 25 with @simonkids.bsky.social Preorder now! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook
July 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Congratulations! Can't wait to read it!
Happy Book Birthday!!!
Happy book birthday to Lauren Castillo's School for Woodland Creatures! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/11/scho...
July 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Happy Book Birthday!!!
There's still time to get your pitches in! Don't miss it! #Bluepit
#BluePit is here for summer! Creators in the #WritingCommunity, #GameDev & #IndieDev, #TTRPG, and #Comic communities get ready to pitch or promote your projects!
#BluePit will be taking place on July 13th, 2026!
#BluePitHype starts July 8th! (TOMORROW!)
#WriteSky #Writers #AmAgenting #LitAgents
#BluePit will be taking place on July 13th, 2026!
#BluePitHype starts July 8th! (TOMORROW!)
#WriteSky #Writers #AmAgenting #LitAgents
July 14, 2026 at 1:38 AM
There's still time to get your pitches in! Don't miss it! #Bluepit
Serial quitter, Hannah, needs to finish an experiment to join her family at a science fair, but when her data heads in a dull direction, she quits, so she must rein in her doubts and focus on what she loves -horses - or risk being called Halfway Hannah by her sister, forever. #Bluepit #PB #Q #STEM
Science Experiment in the Lab
ALT: Science Experiment in the Lab
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July 14, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Advent Wreath Night is not the same without Sabine’s Oma. As she struggles to finish her wreath, nothing goes right. It’s not until she allows herself to rejoice in the music of Christmas that she finds the inspiration to fix it and honor Oma’s memory. A sprinkling of German words. #Bluepit #PB #Q
Merry Christmas Wreath
ALT: Merry Christmas Wreath
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July 14, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Do you have a winter monster? It freezes all your fun. It’s cold and clingy, slippery and sly, gloomy and grim. But don’t be blue! Here’s steps to shrink it down - from eating good food, to laughing with family, even if everyone has to stand on their heads. #BluePit #PB #Humor #Q #📖
Cubemelt Animation
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July 14, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Congratulations to the #KidlitZombieWeek winners!
Congratulations to our #KidlitZombieWeek 2026 winners! @santiagocasares.bsky.social, @olgasmithart.bsky.social and @meganewhitaker.bsky.social. Submission instructions have been emailed. We're losing our minds excited to read your manuscripts!
#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt
#WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt
June 25, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Congratulations to the #KidlitZombieWeek winners!
Congratulations to pledge prize winners of #KidlitZombieWeek!
Publishing news is quiet on the weekends…but not for our 40 pledge prize winners!! This weekend we will be contacting pledge prize winners and connecting them to their donors! Congratulations to all! 🧟 #kidlit #KidlitZombieWeek
(Pitch prize winners are still being solidified—Those results to come!)
(Pitch prize winners are still being solidified—Those results to come!)
Michael Jackson Thriller Zombie Dance
Alt: Michael Jackson Thriller Zombie Dance
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June 22, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Congratulations to pledge prize winners of #KidlitZombieWeek!
Happy Book Birthday!!!
Happy book birthday to @andrewchacket.bsky.social and Arthur Lin's In This Classroom!
June 9, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Happy Book Birthday!!!
Happy Book Birthday!!!
Today is the day!!
Happy book birthday to Pufflings Fly Free!: A Recue Tale from Iceland by @colleenpaeff.bsky.social and Linda Ólafsdóttir! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/01/puff...
June 9, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Happy Book Birthday!!!