Genetta Adair
@genettaadair.bsky.social
#Kidlit writer. #PitchWars alum. Previous @SCBWIMidsouth RA. Dog mom. Private pilot. SCBWI, WNBA, HNS. Reviewer for the Historical Novel Review - https://historicalnovelsociety.org/magazines/.
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Each night, Pocket whispers the same benediction to the toys he oversees: May tomorrow bring you the second chance you each deserve. Maybe this is why we love stuffed animals. They look into our eyes & they ask: I wonder what you’re feeling? And then, perhaps, they add: You deserve a second chance.
September 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Each night, Pocket whispers the same benediction to the toys he oversees: May tomorrow bring you the second chance you each deserve. Maybe this is why we love stuffed animals. They look into our eyes & they ask: I wonder what you’re feeling? And then, perhaps, they add: You deserve a second chance.
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Popping in to say: @barnesandnoble is running 25% off preorders with code PREORDER25 through Sept 11th, and my authors would be thrilled to see their books on your shelves!
September 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Popping in to say: @barnesandnoble is running 25% off preorders with code PREORDER25 through Sept 11th, and my authors would be thrilled to see their books on your shelves!
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Tonight! (Thu.Sept.10) EarlyWord GalleyChat #ewgc for librarians and library workers, mthly online event for discussing forthcoming books. Virtual cocktails 3:30 pm EST. GalleyChat 4-5 pm EST. For more, see my interview with @galleychatter.bsky.social on HOW READERS FIND BOOKS. #LibrarySky #BookSky
GalleyChat for Librarians: An Interview with Robin B.
An interview with @galleychatter.bsky.social
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September 10, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Tonight! (Thu.Sept.10) EarlyWord GalleyChat #ewgc for librarians and library workers, mthly online event for discussing forthcoming books. Virtual cocktails 3:30 pm EST. GalleyChat 4-5 pm EST. For more, see my interview with @galleychatter.bsky.social on HOW READERS FIND BOOKS. #LibrarySky #BookSky
Dream by @barbaraoconnor.bsky.social is the sweetest novel! My review can be found here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#middlegrade #countrymusic #family #friendship #heartwarming
#middlegrade #countrymusic #family #friendship #heartwarming
July 13, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Dream by @barbaraoconnor.bsky.social is the sweetest novel! My review can be found here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
#middlegrade #countrymusic #family #friendship #heartwarming
#middlegrade #countrymusic #family #friendship #heartwarming
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Writer friends! The AI-generated email scams targeting authors are getting more sophisticated. I got one today w/ a real editor's name on it, which could be very convincing to someone who doesn't know how actual editors communicate, so I annotated it to highlight red flags. Spread the word, ok?
May 20, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Writer friends! The AI-generated email scams targeting authors are getting more sophisticated. I got one today w/ a real editor's name on it, which could be very convincing to someone who doesn't know how actual editors communicate, so I annotated it to highlight red flags. Spread the word, ok?
I walked a mile in 94 degree NYC to get a signed copy of WHALES IN THE CITY by @nancycastaldoauthor! And it was so worth it!
@scbwi.bsky.social
#picturebooks
#nyc
@scbwi.bsky.social
#picturebooks
#nyc
July 31, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I walked a mile in 94 degree NYC to get a signed copy of WHALES IN THE CITY by @nancycastaldoauthor! And it was so worth it!
@scbwi.bsky.social
#picturebooks
#nyc
@scbwi.bsky.social
#picturebooks
#nyc
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#kidlit Book of the Day: Love, Canter, Action #horses #movies #middlegrade #romcom #fiction from @unionsqandco asuen.com/love-canter-... 📚👍
July 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#kidlit Book of the Day: Love, Canter, Action #horses #movies #middlegrade #romcom #fiction from @unionsqandco asuen.com/love-canter-... 📚👍
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"When I think about the books I’ve most loved writing, it always it comes back to stories for middle grade readers. I so love that audience. I love their unquenchable curiosity. Their fierce idealism. And their boundless imaginations." @kaaauthor.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/06/a-gu...
July 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
"When I think about the books I’ve most loved writing, it always it comes back to stories for middle grade readers. I so love that audience. I love their unquenchable curiosity. Their fierce idealism. And their boundless imaginations." @kaaauthor.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/06/a-gu...
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Tomorrow is counting the days (6!) till her copy of TODAY AT SCHOOL by reneekurilla.bsky.social + me arrives—her teacher gift for fall!🍂 Are you a planner, too? Preorder a signed copy for your fav teacher or student from @parnassusbooks.bsky.social! Coming June 10 from @randomhousekids.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Tomorrow is counting the days (6!) till her copy of TODAY AT SCHOOL by reneekurilla.bsky.social + me arrives—her teacher gift for fall!🍂 Are you a planner, too? Preorder a signed copy for your fav teacher or student from @parnassusbooks.bsky.social! Coming June 10 from @randomhousekids.bsky.social
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Middle Grade is very much not dead…so many fantastic books to read and no where near enough time!
42 Stellar Middle Grade & Hi-Lo Titles | SLJ 2025 Stars So Far
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42 Stellar Middle Grade & Hi-Lo Titles | SLJ 2025 Stars So Far
From rollicking fantasy to heartbreaking realism, these excellent additions to the middle grade and hi-lo genres will have something for every tween to enjoy.
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July 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Middle Grade is very much not dead…so many fantastic books to read and no where near enough time!
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⚠️ Time to pull out your pocketbooks! I have FIVE spots available in my TWO HOUR virtual critique group for picture book authors (or author-illusrators). This is a great chance to get one-on-one care for your WIP. Please bid! Or share! Or both!
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Literary Auction for Change
Silent auction 'Literary Auction for Change' hosted online at 32auctions.
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June 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
⚠️ Time to pull out your pocketbooks! I have FIVE spots available in my TWO HOUR virtual critique group for picture book authors (or author-illusrators). This is a great chance to get one-on-one care for your WIP. Please bid! Or share! Or both!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
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Miriam offers brilliant insights with her critiques! She gave great comments on my query and first pages - things I’d never realized needed changing!
MG and YA Writers: Offering Giveaway! Free critique of query, synopsis, or first pages! Please RT and F! mspitzerfranklin.wixsite.com/mysite/criti... #MG #YA #writers #kidlit #writingcommunity
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June 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Miriam offers brilliant insights with her critiques! She gave great comments on my query and first pages - things I’d never realized needed changing!
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Hey #WritingCommunity! I'll be taking one-on-one pitches at the 2025 (Online) California Writing Workshop on June 13-14. Join me! Anyone from anywhere can attend. Learn more about the virtual writers conference here: californiawritingworkshop.com
The 2025 California Writing Workshop
Get Your Writing Published: June 13-14, 2025
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June 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Hey #WritingCommunity! I'll be taking one-on-one pitches at the 2025 (Online) California Writing Workshop on June 13-14. Join me! Anyone from anywhere can attend. Learn more about the virtual writers conference here: californiawritingworkshop.com
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We're delighted to announce that The Bletchley Riddle by
@rutasepetys.bsky.social and Steve Sheinkin has been shortlisted for the @histassoc.bsky.social's Young Quills award 2025!✨✨
Find out more here⬇️ history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
@rutasepetys.bsky.social and Steve Sheinkin has been shortlisted for the @histassoc.bsky.social's Young Quills award 2025!✨✨
Find out more here⬇️ history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
May 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We're delighted to announce that The Bletchley Riddle by
@rutasepetys.bsky.social and Steve Sheinkin has been shortlisted for the @histassoc.bsky.social's Young Quills award 2025!✨✨
Find out more here⬇️ history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
@rutasepetys.bsky.social and Steve Sheinkin has been shortlisted for the @histassoc.bsky.social's Young Quills award 2025!✨✨
Find out more here⬇️ history.org.uk/secondary/ca...
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Readers & Writers in 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗!
Join me Thursday, June 12th, for a free event at the Weston Library in Oxford where I will discuss the power of historical fiction. Register: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/jun25/...
Join me Thursday, June 12th, for a free event at the Weston Library in Oxford where I will discuss the power of historical fiction. Register: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/jun25/...
June 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Readers & Writers in 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗!
Join me Thursday, June 12th, for a free event at the Weston Library in Oxford where I will discuss the power of historical fiction. Register: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/jun25/...
Join me Thursday, June 12th, for a free event at the Weston Library in Oxford where I will discuss the power of historical fiction. Register: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/jun25/...
Spotted @alangratz.bsky.social books today in Chelsea Market NYC!
#books
#chelseamarketny
#kidlit
#middlegrade
#books
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#kidlit
#middlegrade
March 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Spotted @alangratz.bsky.social books today in Chelsea Market NYC!
#books
#chelseamarketny
#kidlit
#middlegrade
#books
#chelseamarketny
#kidlit
#middlegrade
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March 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Very interesting article about the glacial pace and lofty ideals of publishing keeping up with today’s kids. He advocates for Hi-lo and one-off books, not just relying on #graphicnovels and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I’ve been adding Hi-los and they are checking out more, so I think he’s onto something
March 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Very interesting article about the glacial pace and lofty ideals of publishing keeping up with today’s kids. He advocates for Hi-lo and one-off books, not just relying on #graphicnovels and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. I’ve been adding Hi-los and they are checking out more, so I think he’s onto something
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Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the Easter Bunny / Alice Walstead, Scott Soeder / Sourcebooks / Feb 11
How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch the Easter Bunny a.co/d/j3Dg40C
How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch the Easter Bunny a.co/d/j3Dg40C
February 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the Easter Bunny / Alice Walstead, Scott Soeder / Sourcebooks / Feb 11
How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch the Easter Bunny a.co/d/j3Dg40C
How to Catch Graphic Novels: How to Catch the Easter Bunny a.co/d/j3Dg40C
Your world needs to make your character grow.” ~ @tiffliao.bsky.social on world building at #scbwiny25
#kidlit
#writerscommunity
#kidlit
#writerscommunity
February 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Your world needs to make your character grow.” ~ @tiffliao.bsky.social on world building at #scbwiny25
#kidlit
#writerscommunity
#kidlit
#writerscommunity
Congratulations to @erinentrada.bsky.social! I'm reading this now and LOVE it!!!
#newberymedal
#kidlit
#timetravel
#newberymedal
#kidlit
#timetravel
January 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Congratulations to @erinentrada.bsky.social! I'm reading this now and LOVE it!!!
#newberymedal
#kidlit
#timetravel
#newberymedal
#kidlit
#timetravel
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A huge thank you to our 2025 NY Conference Sponsors!
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January 20, 2025 at 3:47 AM
A huge thank you to our 2025 NY Conference Sponsors!
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Platinum Sponsor
OnPress Book Printing
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Diamond Sponsor
Hollins University
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Silver Sponsor
The New School
newschool.edu
#scbwiNY25
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SCBWI is thrilled to unveil its new logo—a vibrant symbol of creativity, connection, and inspiration.
Award-winning and New York Times best-selling illustrator John Hendrix, designed the new logo. @johnhendrix.bsky.social
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Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/society-of-c...
Award-winning and New York Times best-selling illustrator John Hendrix, designed the new logo. @johnhendrix.bsky.social
www.johnhendrix.com
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/society-of-c...
January 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
SCBWI is thrilled to unveil its new logo—a vibrant symbol of creativity, connection, and inspiration.
Award-winning and New York Times best-selling illustrator John Hendrix, designed the new logo. @johnhendrix.bsky.social
www.johnhendrix.com
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/society-of-c...
Award-winning and New York Times best-selling illustrator John Hendrix, designed the new logo. @johnhendrix.bsky.social
www.johnhendrix.com
Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/society-of-c...
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Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
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January 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
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Happy New Year! If you're planning to send your work out & would like some eyes on your query, please repost this message! I'm a published author and developmental editor and would love to help before we go back to school next week! #MG #YA #writing
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January 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Happy New Year! If you're planning to send your work out & would like some eyes on your query, please repost this message! I'm a published author and developmental editor and would love to help before we go back to school next week! #MG #YA #writing
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