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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is such a wonderful story.

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Nancy Hudgins @nancyhudgins.com · 18/09/2026

STUART LITTLE was published on 9/17/45. Originally, E.B. White had written some of the stories for his nieces and nephews. #UrsulaNordstrom and White worked with Garth Williams on the art. #kidlit More at BOOKS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU, ch. 3. #kidlitnonfiction

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I'm not that into birds, so I didn't read Steve Brusatte's new book right when it came out. But this stuff is fascinating. A combination of evolution, flight engineering, family trees & puzzle clues. And he is SUCH a good writer. (Now if only he would write a book about insects!) #birds #dinos

The cover of THE STORY OF BIRDS: A NEW HISTORY FROM THEIR DINOSAUR ORIGINS TO THE PRESENT by Steve Brusatte. Cover shows a land-based dinosaur, a flying dinosaur, and several modern-day birds.

Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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After being closed to queries for a year and a half (omg) I’m finally opening back up, writer friends! Wishlist here! www.ericsmithrocks.com/mswl

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Cat: They were ALL under the bed? However could that have happened? Me: Gee, I wonder.

A cat looking at at least a dozen crinkle balls scattered on the floor near a bed.

Back end and tail of a cat sticking out from under a bed.

Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The colors on this are so gorgeous!

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Have you read any of Steve Brusatte's books? You might find some answers there. Plus enjoy some brilliant and funny writing.

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST. But weird in absolutely the BEST way!

Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I've sent it to so many people!

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This is an incredibly beautiful book. Don't miss this chance to get a copy!

PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 27/08/2026

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Do you know a college student who grew up reading PJ Library books? Now it's their turn to help write them!⁠

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I don't know who recommended this wonderful #middlegrade #graphicnovel, but thank you! What a delight! #kidlit 📚👍🏻

Cover of WOLF'S BELLY by John August and Simón Estrada. Little Red Riding Hood walking with a torch, frames by the wolf'S teeth and fiery eyes.

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Oh hey, we’re looking for an intern for the fall and winter at Neighborhood. Details over on the agency site. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/opportunities

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Jocelyn Rish @jocelynrish.com · 20/08/2026

The auction opens tomorrow (Aug 21st) at 10 AM EDT! I’ve donated a picture book critique AND three book cover animations. There are also other incredible items like signed books, custom art, consultations, critiques, AMAs at: www.32auctions.com/auctionforcelestepewter @celestepewter.bsky.social

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Lisa Cowan Pineo @lisacowanpineo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Transgender History Month honors the legacy and resistance of trans people throughout history. Here is trans history nonfiction and historical fiction with trans/nonbinary characters published in 2026. 🏳️‍⚧️ Book lists in ALT text. #transhistorymonth #transgenderhistory #lgbtqbooks #nonfiction #booksky

Transgender History Month
Book list
Posted by @pineolisa

Nonfiction
MEET ME THERE ANOTHER TIME: LETTERS TO PLACES THAT QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE LEFT BEHIND by Lexie Bean
A BLACK QUEER HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES by C. Riley Snorton & Darius Bost
SHE'S THE MOTHER OF US ALL: SWEET EVENING BREEZE AND THE QUEER COMMUNITY OF LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY by Maryjean Wall
TRANSGENDER HISTORY: A RESOURCE FOR TODAY'S STRUGGLE - AND TOMORROW'S (Revised ed.) by Susan Stryker
NOT YOUR FOUNDING FATHER: HOW A NONBINARY MINISTER BECAME AMERICA'S MOST RADICAL REVOLUTIONARY by Nina Sankovitch
UNSAFE: THE CARCERAL ROOTS OF THE ANTI-TRANS BACKLASH by Sarah Lamble
FAIR PLAY: TRANS ATHLETES AND THE FIGHT FOR FAIRNESS by Katie Barnes
QUEER AND HOW WE GOT HERE: A (PERSONAL) HISTORY by Hazel Newlevant

Nonfiction cont.
DEVIANTS AND TRAILBLAZERS: A HISTORY OF TRANS ACTIVISM IN BRITAIN by Rebecca Jane Morgan
GENDER BOUND: PRISONS, TRANS LIVES, AND THE ABOLITIONIST HORIZON by Joss T. Greene
WE'RE HERE, WE'RE QUEER!: A HISTORY OF LGBTQ+ ACTIVISM by David Roberts

Historical fiction
A VOW MADE TWICE by Emma Denny
THIS WRETCHED BEAUTY by Elle Greenier
A LADY FOR ALL SEASONS by T.J. Alexander
AS OLD AS THYME by Alix Nicoud
A CHANGE OF PACE by J.A. Stevens

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I hope you love it as much as I do!

Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I'm doing a reread of Sheila Turnage's wonderful Mo & Dale #middlegrade series. Hits me in all the best ways -- humor, love, found family, the kind of quirkiness we all need in our lives. And Turnage's voice...perfection. Start with THREE TIMES LUCKY and just keep reading. #kidlit 📚 👍

Cover of THREE TIMES LUCKY by Sheila Turnage. A message in a bottle, floating on a river with fireflies; the message says, "THREE TIMES LUCKY." A boy and a girl sit on the bank in the background.

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

First I get to run a search on, "Which do you do first, raise the drawbridge or drop the portcullis?" Then I get to press play on the video of a functional Lego castle and watch the portcullis drop, followed by the raising of the drawbridge. 🏰 I love my job. #kidlit #picturebook #amwriting

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

My sole writing task today? Be funny. Sure hope the coffee kicks in soon.

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Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

An ARC giveaway ! Please comment to enter. Sharing would be appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Ends 8/18 #mglit #kidlit #Howtobuildamiracle #mgGrit #CapeCod

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Nancy Hudgins @nancyhudgins.com · 17/08/2026

Hi, all! Letting you know I've dipped my toe into Instagram. You can follow me at nancyhudginsbooks. I'm still testing it out--but--Reels coming this fall! #kidlit #kidlitnonfiction

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I become more in awe of Carole Boston Weatherford with every book of hers I read. #kidlit 📚👍🏻

Picture book cover: THE DOLL TEST: CHOOSING EQUALITY. Written by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by David Elmo Cooper.

Nancy Hudgins @nancyhudgins.com · 07/08/2026

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So fun to meet local teachers and librarians--and sign copies of my book--at Napa Bookmine's Educator Night!

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Thank you! I consider elephant jokes to be the pinnacle of comedic artistry, and I knew there had to be AT LEAST one in that factoid. 🐘💖

I'm not writing about elephants or humans, yet today's research taught me that while humans have only 400 functional olfactory receptor genes, elephants have over 2,000. I love my job. (And elephants!) #amwriting #research #kidlit

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Also, if you are in the mood to laugh out loud at a fantastic country song about a bad guy getting what he deserves (note: with violence) listen to ONE STEP CLOSER by Mira Goto.

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Anything by Earth, Wind, & Fire; Trouble by P!nk, and The Go-Go's entire Beauty and the Beast album.

Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'm telling you, the number of times I'm struggling with how to write something and the minute I turn off the computer, it comes to me I should probably just never turn on the computer. 😂

Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Today's writing task: See if switching from 1st person to 3rd will help the voice in this WIP #picturebook. #amwriting #kidlit I'm going in.

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Nancy Drew with Flashlight Drawing

Alt: Nancy Drew with Flashlight Drawing

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Mentor text time: I need to look at a whole lot of endings. #picturebook #kidlit 📚👍🏻

A stack of picture books: UNICORNS ARE THE WORST, THE GOOD EGG, ELVIS & ROMEO, OZZIE & PRINCE ZEBEDEE, ACORN WAS A LITTLE WILD, A VISITOR FOR BEAR, THE BEAR MUST GO ON, THE CAPYBARAS, DEAR MR. G, KNIGHT OWL.

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

How had I never read anything by Nicki Pau Preto? I just read & loved her LAST HOPE SCHOOL #MG duology & I'm midway through her #YA #fantasy BONESMITH. Wow! Amazing world-building, a fantastic protagonist who takes delightful pride in being irritating, and incredible plot and pacing. #kidlit 📚👍🏻

Book cover of BONESMITH: a young woman in armor, holding swords, standing in front of glowing, green skeletons.

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I would be either selling food to restaurants or running my own pet shop.

Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

All the books of Larry's that I've read are so good.

Dr Dipesh Navsaria @navsaria.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

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You are too kind! Thanks for joining us, and for sharing your lovely work with the world.

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Just a few chapters in but, oh, this book! The world-building is exquisite. The thought and care Jaleigh Johnson has put into the hurt, anger, fear, and cautious hope of a sentient house (😍!) is beautiful & seamless. And the human characters are fantastic, too! #cozyfantasy

Cover of a book: THE REIMAGINING OF THORNWOOD HOUSE. An old house with legs stands in a meadow. A woman and girl stand looking at the house.

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Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Just finished Book 1 and am loving Book 2.