@AgentPenfold

Literary agent, NY Times Bestselling children's book author, maker of donuts + pies, lover of coffee.

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Joined January 2013
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This weekend I sorted through some papers my mom saved from my childhood. The top one is my 4th grade self evaluation. The bottom, my 4th grade state test score. Random House published my 6th book last week. #MoreThanATest
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Friends, @CommunityBkstr is open online and has free media mail shipping.📚♥️
Community Bookstore@CommunityBkstr1 Apr 2020
Missing your local bookstore? We miss you too. Want to keep in touch? Our next newsletter goes out tomorrow - sign up here -> bit.ly/2wbNaJb (here's @TinytheUsurper breaking quarantine to get some sunshine)
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scbwi@scbwi1 Apr 2020
Still a few more spots!
katemessner@KateMessner1 Apr 2020
One more day for @scbwi members to sign up for my free MG and YA novel revision workshop tomorrow! Meet me at your computer with your manuscripts (on screen or on paper) & something to write with. We're going to have fun! scbwi.org/events/scbwi-digit…
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SHIMMER Bunny Corn... wilburs.com/product/shimmer-…
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Speckled Malt Eggs! wilburs.com/product/speckled…
Wonderful thread by @KateMessner about shopping indies. Support small businesses!
katemessner@KateMessner2 Apr 2020
Hey, friends... If you're in the habit of ordering books from the big online giant, now is a GREAT time to form a new habit and make friends with your local indie bookstore. Here's why... (thread)
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Saddened to learn that legendary author/illustrator, Tomie dePaola passed away. The Knight and the Dragon was one of my favorite books from childhood. It’s a sheer delight.♥️
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Thank you for this, @kendralevin.💜
Kendra Levin@kendralevin23 Mar 2020
Today I'm using my column on @PsychToday to send out my wishes for everyone under self-quarantine. May this be a time that brings you some value: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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Angie Thomas@angiecthomas19 Mar 2020
Indie bookstores: drop your links below. Readers, let's support them during these hard times.
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Educators and families and pre-published writers - LOADS of great advice in this! @ProjectLITComm @ncte
Penguin Young Readers School & Library@PenguinClass19 Mar 2020
Are your students/teens looking for writing tips while they're at home? Our Writing Tips for Teens guide has advice from bestselling and award-winning YA authors like @sabaatahir @halseanderson @Marie_Lu @RutaSepetys @johngreen and more! Download it at bit.ly/WritingTipsforTeens
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Hi all, I've received some requests from educators about sharing ALL ARE WELCOME with students. The short answer is YES! Here are the guidelines from my publisher. Thank you for all you do for kids today and everyday. Much love and appreciation.💜
SchoolLibraryJournal@sljournal18 Mar 2020
Penguin Random House OKs Online Storytime, Read-aloud Videos ow.ly/92Vr50yOjzc
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Name and address of the library, school, or store Title, author and ISBN of the book that is read Contact information for the individual responsible for the reading AND... 15/16
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