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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Happy Book Birthday! This engaging and thoughtful picture book by @karenkrossing.com and Cathie Jamieson will make kids think differently about what’s under their feet. Loved it! @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social #picturebook

Photo of the picture book My Street Remembers

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Tiny Wilde 2 is officially out in the wild today! I had so much fun writing this book and can't wait to get it into the hands of young readers. Click the link to order How to Rescue a Unicorn: www.andytolson.com/store-2 Hope to see you at a book signing this fall! @nimbuspub.bsky.social #mglit

Book cover for How to Rescue a Unicorn. Text says Out Now!

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

A gigantic thanks to my pal @adriennekress.bsky.social for the kind words for How to Rescue a Unicorn! You can pre-order Book 2 of the Quests of Tiny Wilde at the link in bio. Thanks! @nimbuspub.bsky.social #mglit #kidlit #fantasy #unicorns

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Cover reveal! Tiny Wilde is back in a new adventure, battling pirate trolls and trickster pixies! How to Rescue a Unicorn! You can pre-order here: www.andytolson.com/store-2 Wonderful artwork by @garthlaidlaw.bsky.social and published on August 26th by the fine folks @nimbuspub.bsky.social

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

It's always a thrill when my kid's book gets a good review, but extra wonderful when the reviewer is a kid himself. Thank you so much to The Maritime Edit and River Mullinger for the awesome words about How to Kidnap a Mermaid! #mglit #kidlit #bookreview #howtokidnapamermaid

Review of middle grade fantasy How to Kidnap a Mermaid by 11-year-old River Mullinger.

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Need advice! I have the audio rights for my MG fantasy series. Do I pitch to a production house? Does anyone have experience of the process from narration to uploading to Audible? Links to resources would be appreciated! The story is first person 12-yr-old, so I'll hire a voice actor. Many thanks!

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

It’s that in between time of year when the wood stove is on but quickly overheats the house, subsequently the too toasty beasts abandon their beds and get all flopsy. #cats

Two cats flop on the floor and chair, over heated by the wood stove.

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

I am so thrilled to be working with the fine folks at Nimbus Publishing for books two and three of my MG fantasy series. They have done such an amazing job with How to Kidnap a Mermaid and I can’t wait to get these new adventure stories into the hands of young readers! #mglit #kidlit #middlegrade

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

Happy book birthday to my friend @debbieohi.com who has launched the charming and delightful ‘I Want to Read All the Books’ into the world! #booklaunch #picturebook #booklover #kidlit

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 21/08/2024

How to Kidnap a Mermaid is out on the world! To celebrate the release, I’m thrilled to post this fun book trailer created by the incredible animator Garth Laidlaw. Check out this space or visit my website for up-to-date info: www.andytolson.com #mglit #booktrailer #middlegradefantasy

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How to Kidnap a Mermaid by Andy Tolson - Book Trailer

YouTube video by Andrew Tolson

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 09/08/2024

5 days until How to Kidnap a Mermaid is officially out in the world, but a few local kids have been reading the ARC - advance reader copy. A writer writes for readers and not many things fill me with more joy than seeing my story being enjoyed by kids. #mglit #middlegrade #kidlit

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 28/07/2024

Sunday morning vibes…verging on cranky. #crankycat

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 27/07/2024

Well, this is a nice surprise! Thanks to Sue Slade and The Miramichi Reader for the wonderful review! tinyurl.com/ybww5waa. I'm very excited to get this book into the hands of young readers on August 20th! #mglit #middlegradefantasy #bookreview

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 07/07/2024

Great photo! Looking forward to the latest from @debbieohi.com!

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 07/07/2024

I have a soft spot for historical middle-grade novels, and Max in the House of Spies by Adam Gidwitz is one of the best I’ve read in a long time. Set in WW II, Max flees Nazi Germany to England aboard the Kindertransport, where he is soon recruited into training as a spy. #mglit #kidlit #review

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 07/07/2024

Two wonderful summer reads just hit the top of the TBR pile. Forever Birchwood by Danielle Daniel and The Lightning Circle by Vikki Van Sickle Looking forward to diving in! #kidlit

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 07/07/2024

Thanks! Excited to get Tiny out in the world!

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Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social · 07/07/2024

My first post on Bluesky! This looks like a wonderful place for kidlit creators. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all! Please checkout my cover reveal video for my debut MG fantasy (out Aug 20): youtu.be/2z3ntNuclxg #mglit #kidlit #middlegrade #fantasy

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Creating the cover for How to Kidnap a Mermaid, my debut middle-grade fantasy novel.

Watch artist and animator Garth Laidlaw create characters and the cover for my debut middle-grade fantasy novel, How to Kidnap a Mermaid. It’s the first book...

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