Dear Agent,
Child and reader alike are invited to engage in stimulatory activities in this ’stim-along’ bedtime book.This interactive bedtime read is a blast for any kid, but is especially important for autistic children who stim regularly to cope with their overwhelmed senses. ’Stimming’ is a vital part of the autistic experience, yet the harmless behavior is stigmatized in society and rarely seen in children’s books. With FLAP YOUR HANDS, children will see illustrations of doctors, aerospace engineers, architects, firemen and biologists, all stimming with flappy hands, wiggly fingers and tiptoeing feet. The story reaches its climax with a big happy flap attack, then settles back down with rubbing feet and gentle rocking.
I am an #ownvoices autistic author/illustrator and want to give representation to autistic kids of diverse backgrounds and help them embrace their own unique differences through humorous stories that anyone can enjoy. You can see my art at steveasbell.com.
I’ve already written a gardening book (Plant by Numbers, CSP/Quarto) and have written and illustrated for many clients in the home/garden market. My blog, The Rainforest Garden, was chosen by Southern Living Magazine as one of ’10 Blogs to Follow’ for two years in a row, and I currently write for Zillow. I won 1st place in last year’s Florida SCBWI Rising Kite competition for my illustration.
FLAP YOUR HANDS
Tickle the space next to your face,
To enjoy the sparkling lights.
Hold your hands against your ears,
And flutter your fingers briskly.
Kick your feet like splashy flippers.
Let out a little squeal!
Wave your wrists like falling leaves
Direct a humming orchestra.
Hello! I would love to see this. can you please use my query form – any of the hashtag categories is fine. Queryme.online/naomidavis
Thanks!
Thank you very much! I have sent a different manuscript to Tracy Marchini prior to this, so thought I’d give you a heads up in case it’s an issue. In any case, I sent my query through the form a moment ago.
I’d love to see the full manuscript of this as well as any accompanying illustrations! Please send to my email ahenkin@tridentmediagroup.com and copy my assistant henkin.assistant@tridentmediagroup.com. You can attach the manuscripts and illustrations as Word docs or PDFs. Put #PBParty in the subject line so I know where it’s coming from. Thanks and looking forward to it!
Thank you so much for your request! I’ve sent the manuscript and some accompanying illustrations to you and your assistant.
Hello! I’d love to review this dummy – thank you for sharing it! It can be submitted to christy@catagencyinc.com. I look forward to see it!