Leslie Santamaria, MFA

#Kidlit author (MG, CB & PB) represented by Liza Fleissig of @lizaroyceagency. MFA from @spaldingwriting. Love getting kids excited about writing & reading!

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

Just left my local library, where dozens of kids (and their accompanying adults) waited in line for story time. Read, kids, read! It’s a gateway to knowledge, power, and empathy! And it’s so much fun! #reading #kidlit #literacy

[Jessica Brody @JessicaBrody]

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[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

@AmandaGeaney @ACFWTweets @shana_asaro I’m honored to be on this list! Thank you for posting!

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

I’m honored to be on this list!

[𝙰𝙼𝙰𝙽𝙳𝙰 𝙶𝙴𝙰𝙽𝙴𝚈 @AmandaGeaney]

The nominees for Editor of the Year have been announced by American Christian Fiction Writers (@acfwtweets).

I see many familiar names on this list. Take a look and cast your vote:

🗳️ https://t.co/EmGmELLmbs

Congrats to all the nominees!
@shana_asaro
Kim Autrey
Amanda Bostic
@kelsalynbowen
@EditorJamieC
@screenwriter87
@jenlcross
Andrea Doering
@MelissaEndlich
@denise_farnsw
Michelle Freeman
@DebHaggerty
@Dori_Harrell
@cynthiahickey
@ErinRHoward
Gwen Hubbell
@KathyIde
@ejacksonauthor
@tinacjames
@BRKaczmarek
@tameralynnkraft
@tlambertwrites
Jamie Lapeyrolerie
Deirdre Lockhart
Esther LoPresto
@CindiMcMenamin
Becky Melby
@AndreaMerrell
Paula Peckham
@AuthorDebRaney
Sarah Rische
@LSSantamaria
@MeganSchaulis
Besarta Sinanovic
@LizTolsma
@JanyreTromp
@SaraRTurnquist
Jen Veilleux
@nashpredsfan
@SusanMayWarren
Linda Yezak

#christianauthorassistant #acfw #acfwcommunity #cfauthors #christianfiction #writingcommunity

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

BookWorthy's March Madness Contest #giveaway #win https://t.co/vegZMkBKgD

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

Such an inspiring, well written post for writers in any genre. #amwriting #amreading #kidlit

https://t.co/jWPfYfcWnk

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

Looking for a fun middle grade mystery? SECRETS OF THE BROKEN HOUSE by @TarynSouders is out! Intriguing, funny story with a quirky cast. Kids will love this one! #kidlit #mystery #middlegrade #teachers #librarians https://t.co/4QwurHsd2l

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

Check out Scout & Barnaby Mysteries by Becca Wierwille. For kids 6-10, funny, illustrated, starring a girl and her dog at a Christian wilderness camp. @Kickstarter https://t.co/igIh4oMJEN

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

I should be editing, but I’m watching the cat watch Bird TV for Cats! #CatsOfTwitter

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

Children's Writers: Check out this PW article about the current state of middle grade books. The editor of my debut MG novel, Eileen Robinson, is quoted. #kidlit #middlegrade #writingcommunity @charlesbridge https://t.co/5Ph61gHSXr

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

Book 3 (The Hurricane Boys) of Robert Alexander Swanson's Hammer Springs series releases March 12. Check it out! https://t.co/ol9PnndJGA #historical #fiction #newadult

[Kate Rietema @KateRietema]

ALL THE BABIES: A FIRST BOOK ABOUT ADOPTION releases in October with @BHpub, and is perfectly illustrated by @JudiAbbot.

Check out the trailer below and preorder today!

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

@KateRietema How nice & supportive. Such a cute store too!

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

Such funny, outlandish pitch stories! #kidlit #writingcommunity Children’s Editors on the Worst Places They Were Ever Pitched https://t.co/aeGA0Wqhzb via @publisherswkly

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

This middle grade mystery has won so many accolades. Check it out! #kidlit #teachers #librarians

[Taryn Souders - Middle Grade Author @TarynSouders]

Thank you for making this a wonderful Literacy Week, Missouri! @SourcebooksKids @MASLOnline

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

@garnett_nicole Terrific! Wishing you all the best!

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

#teachers and #librarians
At 2:00 today @charlesbridge will present a 2025 Spring Preview. Free, but be sure to register. Free digital tote bag. #kidlit

[Charlesbridge @charlesbridge]

🚨Calling all teachers & librarians! We have so many exciting books coming this spring and we can't wait to tell you about our favorites. Register now to join us on February 6 and claim your free digital tote bag (emailed after the event). Click here: https://t.co/ZYcEAxjf9m

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

So exciting! Congrats to all these winners!
Kelly, Kunz, Teer, Julia Win 2025 Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards https://t.co/y9MfWxPV0D via @publisherswkly

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

Can’t help filling up my phone with pictures of our new kitten. What a joy she is! #catlovers #catmom #AnimalLovers

[Leslie Santamaria, MFA @LSSantamaria]

We have a new kitten. Please excuse all typos for a while. #kittens #catlife #catmom #writingwithcats #writingcommunity