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A #NewVisionsAward #MSWL that would be perfect by the right indigenous writer: novel or graphic novel inspired by this teen water protector who was just named chief water commissioner by the Ashinabek Nation: cbc.ca/news/canada/su…

Our publisher @stacylwhitman tweeted her #MSWL in this thread: twitter.com/stacylwhitman/…

Seriously, writers: if you can write this, this is a serious #MSWL. Must be either MG or YA, could be graphic novel or novel. Or even nonfiction, if you want to tackle the real-world facts of this. #submissions #amwriting #YAlit #MGlit

We're actively looking for all sorts of MG/YA stories that star Muslim main characters--realism, SFF, graphic novels. #MSWL

On my particular #MSWL for #NewVisionsAward is a fictional MG realism starring a POC w/same sweet spirit as @haleshannon's REAL FRIENDS.

FYI: this is a YA #MSWL. Historical fiction covering little-known history like this is vital for bringing this knowledge to a new generation

If this is true, make it a YA and it's on my #MSWL. facebook.com/vellumandvinyl…

We'd love to see Native & Muslim Nimonas, Marches, That One Summers in our inbox. #MSWL

For example, we love what @arigonstarr & Theo Tso are doing w/ Super Indian & Captain Paiute respectively. Seeking full-length GNs. #MSWL

We're also actively looking for graphic novels for young readers (MG/YA) starring Native & Muslim characters. #MSWL

<that's also on our #MSWL--MG/YA starring Muslim characters from any culture, and/or Middle Eastern origin (not synonymous).

The numbers for Native American/First Nations are dismal, as well. Our #MSWL includes MG & YA contemporary & SFF by/abt indigenous ppl.

Contemporary realism is welcome too with those strong hooks. #MSWL

In general, we love MG & YA SFF, mystery & historical fiction that grabs readers & hooks teachers & librarians handing them the books. #MSWL

For illustrators, we'd like to see solid portfolios that show your graphic novel/comic chops in long form. leeandlow.com/writers-illust… #MSWL

For writers, we'd like to see graphic novel scripts. Guidelines here: leeandlow.com/writers-illust… #MSWL

Also, #fuse8 has pointed out the dearth of black boys in MG. Let us see more black boy heroes! #MSWL

Agents looking for #shepersisted mss in MG: send those to us if they're diverse fiction! Authors, write it! #MSWL

Specifics of what we're looking for: MORE MG. Particularly complex diverse MG of all genres w/ literary/curricular connections. #MSWL

We look for both #ownvoices & cross-cultural writers. Sensitivity readers help bridge the non-#ownvoices gap. #mswl