Laura Kincaid
@WizardOfWaffles
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She/Her. Wannabe Word Wizard. Assistant Editor @HolidayHouseBks. MA in Writing Rowan & @columbiapubcrse 2020. (opinions own)
Joined October 2017
This is the first time one of my authors has received a ⭐starred review!!! I'm so proud 🥹 #picturebook #kidlit #kidliteditor.
BIG NEWS! The Mithai Box Is Not Empty just received a ⭐️starred review from School Library Journal! Thank you, @sljournal for such a thoughtful review and for seeing the heart of this story. I’m honored beyond words @ @parvati_pillai @WizardOfWaffles @HolidayHouseBks #kidlit
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The Peacock Who Howled with Jackals by Naheid Kazemi (Owlkids) #picturebook inspired by a fable from the Persian poet Rumi. TBH a really fresh take on animal allegory for identity and marginalization. I love this peacock and family of jackals #ALAAC2025
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Scary Shark: A Jaw-some Halloween by Mike Lowery. A silly, pun-filled, comic-styled #picturebook with Halloween vibes a nice message about dealing with fear.
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Check out Scary Shark: A Jaw-some Halloween - Edgar and Lotta return with a scarily funny Halloween follow-up to Santa Shark and Pizza Shark, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!...
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And They Walk On by Kevin Maillard, illustrated by Rafael Lopez #picturebook on death & grief from a #NativeAmerican POV, accessible to any kid. There are sad moments, both the text & art are filled with color, imagination, & joyful outlook.
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Check out And They Walk On - A boy says farewell to a loved one as he imagines her walking on into her next journey, a moving and superbly illustrated story about loss and hope by Fry Bread author...
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The Gold Leaf #picturebook cautionary tale of greed with woodland creatures, hopeful ending & subtle environmentalist message. Feels like an old folk tale in the best way. Beautiful gold foil details! #ALAAC2025
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Check out The Gold Leaf - Hall and Forsythe team up to great effect in this sensitively paced, gorgeous book about truly appreciating the natural world. A gold leaf appears in the forest. As soon as...
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The Day I Met Big Foot #picturebook about making new friends & famous cryptid that blends themes of nature, exploration, being brave, & being proud to be different. THE ART IS SO NOSTALGIC & SWEET #ALAAC2025.
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Matisse Magician #picturebook bio on his older years & how he found new, unexpected ways to make art despite health issues. I appreciate disability rep & how anyone can create art with meaning no matter the form #ALAAC2025
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Check out Matisse: Magician of Color - From New York Times-bestelling illustrator, Derek Desierto, here is nn inspiring, exquisitely illustrated picture book biography of Henri Matisse, who overcame...
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🧵📚 Free Reads Thread . I pick up a lot of free ARCs and books because of my job. Here is a thread of awesome books that deserve some love! #Iamreading #booktwt #BooksWorthReading #kidlit #BookTwitter.
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#ALAAC2025 more of my titles at the Holiday House ALA booth that you should totally check out 👀
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Got to see the books I work on at the @HolidayHouseBks booth, met awesome people, and got to take home awesome books. #ALAAC2025
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Got to have craft time at work with Yuyi Morales to celebrate her new book LITTLE REBELS from @HolidayHouseBks I love my job 🥰. #picturebooks #crafting #kidlit #collage
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If I had a nickel for every book I edited on the Bank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year list, I'd have 2 nickels. 🥳 .#middlegrade #mgreads #picturebooks
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Happy Pub to The Memory Cake by Caroline L. Perry! I came in halfway through this one's journey, but I'm so happy to help bring such a special book out into the world 🎂🎆 #picturebook #pb #malta #wwii #grandmomlove
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I am so beyond hyped for this.
New look at Cartoon Saloon's upcoming film, ‘Julián.’. The film is set to be released in 2026.
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My first acquisition deal as an editor, and Namrata's first trad pub deal. This experience has a special place in my heart, now everyone else gets to meet this sweet & fun book! 🥰🎉.
The Mithai Box Is Not Empty… it’s HERE! My brand-new picture book is out in the world. Illustrated by Parvati, this story brings Indian sweets and family traditions to life. 💛 Edited by @WizardOfWaffles .#Newrelease #picturebook #culture #multigenerational .@HolidayHouseBks
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HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY to Snap! Crunch! Munch? by Diana Castillo (@HolidayHouseBks ) 🦁🐘🦩🦒🐰. #earlyreader #easyreader #kidlitcomics #kidlit #debutauthor #comicsforkids #reluctantreaders #1stgrade #2ndgrade
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THE DEADLY DAYLIGHT & THE LITTLEST YAK spotted in the wild @ Words Matter in Pitman NJ @HolidayHouseBks
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Love getting free pins at work 😍.Check out Banned Together from @HolidayHouseBks an anthology from banned authors 🔥
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