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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 6h

When you have a Winnie the Pooh book display and need a stuffed bear so you go to Goodwill and look who's sitting right there waiting for you. ❤️ #librarylife

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Being home meant slowly working my way through my library pile. Hoping to finish a few more by the end of the week. #booksky

Selection of adult and children's titles stacked on top of each other.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

After having surgery earlier this week and burning my hand today in the kitchen, I'm pretty sure the world is telling me to just stay on my couch and read. #booksky #read #relax

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Slothalida: Life on the Edge of the Couch

ALT: Slothalida: Life on the Edge of the Couch

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I enjoyed this sweet, joyful story of a young girl named Macy finding her voice. The father-daughter scenes are particularly lovely. #booksky #kidlit

Cover of The Mighty Macy by Kwame Alexander.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I enjoyed how this book plays with verse, chat transcripts and sketches in telling a story from multiple POVs. So creative and fun! #booksky #kidlit

Cover of the book BenBee and the Teacher Griefer by K. A. Holt.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I love how at closing I start to see all the wild creatures that call the library their home.

Bunny nibbling the grass outside the library

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Eaves-Egenes' descriptions of the night sky are so beautiful and peaceful, her book is like a bedtime story for adults. #booksky

Cover of the book Nightfaring: In Search of the Disappearing Darkness

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Spending today rereading classics, old and new. #booksky #kidlit

A small display of classic picture book titles

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Storyknife Writers Retreat @storyknife.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I know the inner-turmoil regarding applying for writing opportunities. You tell yourself that you will next year. That others are better than you. More worthy than you. Please stop that. You deserve time to devote to your writing. Application period ends in three weeks. Prioritize your writing.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Ruin a book by adding a word Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Pumice Stone

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A touching story of kindness and the wordless poetry of animals. #kidlit #booksky

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I'm excited for upcoming @scbwi.bsky.social events in my region. Loving the opportunity to connect with other MG writers!

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I have to give myself at least a few days, sometimes several weeks, before I can see a work-in-progress with fresh eyes. I wish there was a quicker way! I've also found Word's immersive reader feature helpful. It slows down my reading so I can catch small mistakes. #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Prepping for next week's summer kickoff! Once the cones are added, this will be our Tricera-toss game. Kudos to my colleague for the great idea! #S@YL #SummerReading #Libraries

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I'm currently reading The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest. I'm not sure what else is on my summer reading list, but I'm sure there will be much more MG! #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Looking forward to wearing my summer library T-shirt! #library #reading #booksky

White T-shirt with the words life, liberty and the pursuit of reading

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Finding the perfect patch of sunlight is a never-ending task. #cats #sunshine

Black and white cat standing in a patch of sunlight

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Someone on Bluesky recently recommended this book and I wholeheartedy second that recommendation! #booksky #kidlit

Cover of The Magic Words by Cheryl Klein

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J. Anderson Coats (she/her) @jandersoncoats.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Libraries help debuts and midlist authors have careers. If people had to pay money for every book they wanted to read, they'd buy a lot fewer books, and they'd likely stick with what they already knew. Borrowing from the library lets you try new authors for free. Then you can buy what you love.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Some libraries have cats. Mine has baby foxes. 🦊

Baby fox peeking into the woods behind a library

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

My very thoughtful coworker noticed my sunflower plant struggling and bought this lovely planter to help it out. How can my sunflower resist? 🌻

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

My current library haul. Weekends are for reading (and writing). #booksky #kidlit

Stack of children's books and books on writing.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

An overnight trip surrounded by farmland turned into a writing retreat of sorts. When the muse strikes... #inspiration #WIP

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Happy May Day! My library coworkers are so talented and created this lovely May basket. #MayDay #Spring

May basket with white flowers and colorful ribbons.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Sun, Moon, and Star: A Folktale from Korea is a gorgeous new picture book by Nancy So Miller. The cut paper illustrations had me studying the intricacy and beauty of each page. #kidlit

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I love how Artemis II inspired not just those in the scientific community but so many creatives too! 🌌🚀

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Excited to see my short story "Marshmallow Challenge" in the March issue of Cadet Quest Magazine! #kidlit

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Also, a discussion on working with schools and libraries. (As a librarian, I'm obligated to suggest this topic.) #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

These topics may have already been discussed, but I would love more book recommendations about writing, publishing, etc. I'd also love a discussion on navigating feedback when it takes your work in a direction you perhaps weren't considering. #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I saw this little free library and went looking for books but found seeds instead. What a great idea! 🌱

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Happy Birthday to #kidlit #illustrator Diana Toledano www.diana-toledano.com 🎉🎉🎉🎉

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I'll be forever grateful to the MGHub Pitch Party for helping me find my amazing agent. If you are a children's author seeking representation, I highly recommend participating. #kidlit

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

When coming up with character names, I tend to start with placeholders, just something to help me create a basic outline and maybe draft the first chapter. Then, as I'm writing, more meaningful names will gradually come to me. Interestingly, project names usually come much more easily. #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Carly spreading joy. Because library staff need therapy dogs too. #specialvisitor

Therapy dog Carly looking at library staff

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Did anyone else read All the Blues in the Sky? Such a powerful, beautiful novel. I was happy to see this and so many other novels in verse receive awards. #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I always enjoy watching the Youth Media Awards. When I first started as a children's librarian, my coworkers and I would read and discuss MG novels thoughout the year and hold a mock Newbery vote each January. Good memories! #kidlitchat

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Here's the full roster of the new ALA YMA winners (Newbery, Caldecott, etc.) including a collection of behind-the-scenes info with interviews, videos, and reviews of some of the titles. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/01/27/a...

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ALA Youth Media Awards: The Interviews, Videos, and Behind-the-Scenes of the Winners

Here's the full roster of the new ALA YMA winners (Newbery, Caldecott, etc.) including a collection of behind-the-scenes info with interviews, videos, and reviews of some of the titles.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Grateful that today was a snow day and I could stay home and watch the ALA Youth Media Awards. Congrats to all the winners! #kidlit

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

This friend was in our tree all night. Does anyone know what type of bird he is? And no, he didn't seem to mind the snow piling up on his head! #birdofprey

Bird of prey sleeping in tree with snow on his head.

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

My work tends to be quiet and reflective with a speculative twist. It's what I most enjoy reading so I guess it makes sense it's what I most enjoy writing too! #kidlitchat

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

My biggest takeaway from this book - make sure you know what type of conversation you're having. (It's not always as easy as it sounds!) #supercommunicators #booksky

Cover of Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

This reminded me of how much I am looking forward to summer (and spring)! #sunshine #warmth #kidlit

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

So many favorites from my childhood being published anew. ❤️ #kidlit #booksky

Two books - Karen's Worst Day and Amelia Bedelia

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Amanda Spino @amandaspino.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Is anyone else getting excited for the Youth Media Awards?! #kidlit

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