Joëlle Retener(she/they) 🌈🦄

Holy shit I am getting published! I hope that this book brings hope and joy to all the #trans and #nonbinary littles out there. I 💕 you. Shot out to @DeeLaSheeArt and @LisaRosinsky @jmcgowanbks-- ur amazing. #writingcommunity

@ktostevinbooks I’m never on this platform so I’m late but if you return to kidlit I’d love to finally work together. Good luck w ur new gig!

Ecstatic to report that I'll be starting a new job in January--but surprise, it's in travel! I'll keep this account running because a) I still have books coming out through early 2025 to hype, and b) who knows what the future holds? I may return to editing/kidlit one day :)

@KidLitClubhouse @DeeLaSheeArt Thank you!

Happy Book Birthday to MARLEY'S PRIDE by @JoeRetener & @DeeLaSheeArt! Join Marley + Zaza in this delightful & inspiring celebration of Pride🌈, intergenerational bond & inclusive communies. #BookBirthday #PictureBook #Pride #WNDB #bipoc #KidLitClubhouse #Author #Illustrator

@llavoieauthor @valerie_bolling Thank you!

Happy Book Bday to 2 #TeamJames pals today, @valerie_bolling & @JoeRetener!

@BCBooksAuthors @DeeLaSheeArt @BarefootBooks Thank you!

🎉🙌🏿Happy #BookBirthday🙌🏿🎉 📖MARLEY’S PRIDE by Joëlle Retener @JoeRetener, DeAnn Wiley @DeeLaSheeArt, Barefoot Books @BarefootBooks CONGRATS! #OurStoriesMatter

@valerie_bolling @fangmous @alliago @ayawrites @Scholastic @KatieCarella @shearbrooke @KidlitInColor @Soaring20sPB Yes! Happy book birthday everyone!

It's wonderful to share a BOOK BIRTHDAY with friends, @fangmous, @alliago, @JoeRetener, and @ayawrites! @Scholastic @KatieCarella @shearbrooke @KidlitInColor @Soaring20sPB #kidlit

Just a few more weeks until MARLEY’S PRIDE is released. I can barely contain my excitement.

Today is the LAST day to enter our giveaway and win a chance at 3 critiques on 1 PB manuscript! Don’t miss your chance! Winners announced tomorrow. Follow @kidlitclubhouse to see if you win! #kidlit #amquerying #writingcommunity #giveaway #critique #PictureBooks #pb

Today’s the big day. Enter to win!

🗣️ We’re giving away an opportunity to get some invaluable feedback on your WIP. Spread the news.

@pullen_claudine So close, you're on the right path.

When you get a champagne rejection from an agent you love! I’m happy but I’m sad. Sooo close yet soo far… Just keep submitting! #amquerying #WritingCommmunity

@pullen_claudine 😃❤️

@JoeRetener Exciting

What a week--I'm back on sub, got to see the full color spreads of my debut picture book, full scholarship to Courage to Create, and just broke ground on a new exciting writing project! September is gonna be busy! #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #kidlit

@Tabaris_World Thank you!!!

@MorganCreates Thanks Morgan!

@JoeRetener Congratulations!

@Teresa5998 @minjipatterson It sounds brilliant! Congratulations!

I’m beyond thrilled to share this announcement! This book is near & dear to my heart b/c it's inspired by my family. I’m so excited to be on this journey with my wonderful agent, @christietellsastory, awesome editor, @minjipatterson, & talented illustrator, @jamiellaw_art! ❤️🎉

Back on sub vibes. #authorcommunity #authorlife #PictureBooks

@XanMaxBooks @DeeLaSheeArt @LisaRosinsky @jmcgowanbks ❤️❤️❤️. I hope that they love it.

Holy shit I am getting published! I hope that this book brings hope and joy to all the #trans and #nonbinary littles out there. I 💕 you. Shot out to @DeeLaSheeArt and @LisaRosinsky @jmcgowanbks-- ur amazing. #writingcommunity

@BrentomJackson @WilbursBF_Char @GoGirlsGoBooks @ChildrensBookAc @BCHeadQuarters @sherritmercer @TreniseFerreira @jspringerwillms You deserve all of the credit!! So so excited for you.

Elijah's Easter Suit Cover Reveal! Illustrated by Emmanuel Boateng Shout-out to @WilbursBF_Char @GoGirlsGoBooks @ChildrensBookAc @BCHeadQuarters and my amazing critique group @sherritmercer @JoeRetener @TreniseFerreira @jspringerwillms

Congrats! Definitely well deserved.