Deidra Purvis

Acquiring editor for @freespiritbooks (@tcmpub), the leading publisher of social & emotional learning books for kids, teens, & educators. Write for us! She/her

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

@tcmpub Hey! 👋 We're now accepting submissions for Curiosity Unlocked Books! If you've already submitted to me for Math Fiction or STEAM fiction on the previous forms, your manuscript is already under review. Learn more and submit here: https://t.co/jDtiyibbiY

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

@lolita70788316 @tcmpub Yes!

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

I'm so excited to share our new imprint at @tcmpub Curiosity Unlocked Books! Learn more here: https://t.co/fPUw4QKXJs
I'll be posting more about our submission guidelines this week! I'm seeking books for curious kids. 💕

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

Call for submissions! I'm currently looking for math fiction, social studies fiction, and authors writing about disabilities. Learn more and submit here: https://t.co/sC8M8RfrtH

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

Free Spirit submissions are closed while we catch up on reviews. In the meantime, submissions ARE open for the 2025 Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest and a special call for manuscripts aligned with social studies topics! https://t.co/NsER2l6K9I

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

Now seeking high-interest books aligned with social studies topics! Learn more and submit here: https://t.co/UO94YWeNbK #callforsubmissions

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

The Black Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest 2025 is OPEN! Submit your children’s picture book for a chance to win! Please share. Details here: https://t.co/bOiSr0R0kb

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

ATTN #kidlit #writers: Free Spirit Publishing is open to submissions! 📚🎉✏️ Review our guidelines and how to submit here: https://t.co/gxzPc4QEKH #MSWL #callforsubmissions

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

Congratulations @KristieGStutler! I'm excited to get this resource out in the world. ❤️

[Kristie Stutler @KristieGStutler]

I am thrilled to share that my nonfiction book, ON MY TERMS: HEALING PRACTICES FOR TEENS WHO’VE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, is coming soon! Thank you @FSPacquisitions and @FreeSpiritBooks for believing in this book. ❤️

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

I'm moderating panel with three amazing @FreeSpiritBooks
authors at the NAEYC Annual Conference. Come see our session "Through the Minds and Hearts of Children: A Conversation with Children's Book Creators." Will you be there? #naeycAC

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

@SanaaBookOwlets Hello! I'm still participating in pitch events, so if I 'liked' a pitch, I'm still happy to review. I will send you a DM!

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

Free Spirit Publishing is currently closed to unsolicited Submissions. If you already have one out with us, it's going through our normal review process. I'll share here when we open up submissions again. 📚💕

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

Excited to show off the @FreeSpiritBooks Fall 2024 picture book list! ❤️📚🧠 Register to watch this Booklist webinar on October 15. https://t.co/Cp0DxXiFJJ

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

The Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest is open for submissions! Top 3 winners get cash prizes and swag. Learn more here: https://t.co/7RdmxMTFhC

[Free Spirit Publishing @FreeSpiritBooks]

📣NOW OPEN: The 1st annual Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest is here!

Cosponsored by @contodopress, the contest aims to uplift Latino picture book writers and their authentic stories📝❤️

ENTER NOW: https://t.co/PXtHKA8Agx

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

Such a sweet father-daughter story! 🥰🧜‍♀️🦜

[Free Spirit Publishing @FreeSpiritBooks]

Our new title “Papa and Pearl” is now available!

“Papa and Pearl”, by author @AnnetteMClayton and illustrator @kimillustration, is a sweet story of the love between father and daughter that stays constant, even through big change.
https://t.co/astH5hvo8C

[We Need Diverse Books @diversebooks]

🔔 Announcing an EXTENSION for Walter Grant applications! 🔔

We will be extending our deadline for this round of Walter Grants until August 14th, 2024! Emerging writers and illustrators with diverse backgrounds, don’t miss this chance to apply!

💻 https://t.co/k0pcw1875U

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

Con Todo Press & @FreeSpiritBooks are partnering up to bring you the Latino Voices in Children’s Lit Writing Contest! Sign up to be reminded when submissions open on Sept 9: https://t.co/hAXKaJHCYj. Awards include cash prizes consideration for publication. Please spread the word.

[Free Spirit Publishing @FreeSpiritBooks]

UPDATED BOOK TOUR 📚
Rachel Funez brings "Sonia and the Super-Duper Disasters" to life on her upcoming book tour!

Find out more about each event and mark your calendars:
https://t.co/PDQPUrIOW7

@rachel_funez @secondstarbooks

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

Happy #QueerPit! I acquire picture books and nonfiction kid and teen SEL for @FreeSpiritBooks. If I ❤️ your pitch, please submit using this link and mention #QueerPit in your cover letter: https://t.co/rMj5SkkJ3M

[Deidra Purvis @FSPacquisitions]

Excited to participate today!

[#QueerPit @QueerPitContest]

🌈#QueerPit is TOMORROW!!🌈

❤️ 8am-8pm EST
🧡 Schedule your pitches
💛 NO moodboards or attachments
💚 Up to 4 pitches per manuscript, 1 per hour
💙 Rules on our website: https://t.co/llbUS1cFqq
💜 Don't forget the hashtag!!