Joëlle Retener(she/they) 🌈🦄
@JoeRetener
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🇭🇹 🇺🇸🏳️🌈 Children's Author. Rep'd by @jmcgowanbks #SCBWI #CBA graduate #WNDB #BVM @BCHeadQuarters
Frederick, MD
Joined July 2019
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. #writingcommunity
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Just a few more weeks until MARLEY’S PRIDE is released. I can barely contain my excitement.
Look for these forthcoming (or recent) #LGBTQ+ picture books in 2024! My latest for @TaggMagazine @jvn @kamala_m_nair @lindzamer @kipalizadeh @hicorook @JoeRetener @stacerchomiak #queerkidlit #lgbtqbooks #diversebooks #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbooks.
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RT @KidLitClubhouse: 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….
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Today’s the big day. Enter to win!.
**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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🗣️ We’re giving away an opportunity to get some invaluable feedback on your WIP. Spread the news.
📣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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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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Congrats! Definitely well deserved.
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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RT @KidLitClubhouse: Get to know another #KidLitClubhouse crew member!. MEET NAZNEEN AKBARI! ⭐️. Nazneen's heartfelt debut HOME AWAY FROM H….
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RT @KidLitClubhouse: Congrats to @KidLitClubhouse member @KerisaGreene on her cover reveal!!!.#KidLit #KidLitArt #WritingCommunity.
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The colors, the contrast, the dragon…this cover is simply perfect. Love it.
It's the third #CoverReveal of #KidLitClubHouse! 😊 😊 .Keep them coming! 👀 👀 👀.
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RT @KidLitClubhouse: MEET KELLY ZHANG!! ⭐️. Her beautiful debut, TAKE ME TO LAOLAO, illustrated by @eviezhu1, comes out Jan 2024 with @Quil….
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Kerisa is on 🔥. Can't wait to get a hold of these awesome books.
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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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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You legit WANT a critique from Trenise. Lucky to have her as a CP!.
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Can’t wait!!.
Last chance to register because my class @HighlightsFound starts TOMORROW evening at 7 pm EST. Register here:. #kidlit #kidlitart #WritingCommunity
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RT @PittsburghLGBTQ: 36 Queer-Owned Businesses Selling LGBT T-Shirts To Support This Pride Season from @autowin.
autostraddle.com
Wanna spend your Pride cash on original t-shirts from lesbian and queer-owned businesses and LGBTQ+ stores? We've got a great list!
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Omg!!! Love love love.
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!! RTs are welcome
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Another brilliant kidlitclubhouse member. Tick tock is it summer '24 yet? #kidlit #PictureBooks.
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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