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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 23h

I'm still smiling from the I AM A GOOD DOG tour! @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I had an unforgettable week, connecting with readers, visiting schools, and even meeting adorable rescue pups. Thank you to our wonderful hosts, and to everyone who celebrated with us! #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

✨Cover reveal!✨ I'm delighted to share my next book, LAST NIGHT AT THE CARNIVAL GRAVEYARD. Coming August 24, 2027. Thank you to Travis Jonker for hosting the reveal. 100scopenotes.com/2026/10/05/c... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #BookSky

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you to Kirkus for such a warm review of I AM A GOOD DOG! @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I put our hearts into the Dogtown series. It's been a joy to release the final chapter into the world. Thank you all for reading! ❤️ buff.ly/INH60EP #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I AM A GOOD DOG has been on shelves for one week! Readers, it's been a joy to share the third book in the Dogtown series with you. If you get a chance to read it, @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I would love to hear what you think! buff.ly/ea30vAq @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #BookSky

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We are having a doggone wonderful time on the I AM A GOOD DOG Book Tour. 🐶 Here's where @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I will be this week; join us! 9/29 Old Town Books · Alexandria, VA 10/01 Two Friends Books · Bentonville, AR 10/03 Decatur Book Festival · Decatur, GA buff.ly/KEEoTlU

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tomorrow afternoon, @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I will be at Barnes & Noble in Rancho Cucamonga, California! We'll be signing copies of I AM A GOOD DOG & answering your questions. Readers, we look forward to meeting you. buff.ly/BgBkHew #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We're having the best time on the I AM A GOOD DOG tour! I packed 50,000 smiles for all the kids we get to see, and I am using each one. Thank you to Composition Shop for hosting a wonderful kickoff. What a privilege it is to go on tour! @kaaauthor.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #BookSky

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tomorrow, @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I are delighted to return to Copperfield's Books in Petaluma, California! It has been so much fun to talk about I AM A GOOD DOG with readers on this tour. Will we see you there? buff.ly/Ekh1aGR #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Dear Boise readers, @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I are coming to see you! We're so excited to meet you at tomorrow's event, organized by the wonderful Rediscovered Books. See all the details here! buff.ly/ndqeGmW #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today, I AM A GOOD DOG is out in the world! 🎉 It's been a blast writing the Dogtown series with @kaaauthor.bsky.social. Readers, thank you for letting these characters find a forever home in your hearts. Happy reading! 💙 buff.ly/5DLqUiN @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #BookSky

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Tomorrow! @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I would love to meet you at the first stop on the I AM A GOOD DOG tour with Composition Shop in Longmont, CO. Visit their website for all the details. I can't wait! buff.ly/AOZaNNC #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"Even when I’m powered down, the dream of home remains." Will Metal Head get his forever home? We can't wait for you to find out. 💙 I AM A GOOD DOG is out this Tuesday, September 22! us.macmillan.com/books/978125... @kaaauthor.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #mglit #BookSky

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy 2nd birthday to Book 2 in the Dogtown series, MOUSE AND HIS DOG! 🎉 Writing these books with @kaaauthor.bsky.social and sharing them with you all has been better than I could have imagined. Thank you, readers. I'm one lucky author. buff.ly/h5Qu0Tt @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The ebook of DOGTOWN is on sale for just $2.99 right now! 🐶💙 I had the best time writing this series with @kaaauthor.bsky.social. If you give it a try, I hope you love it. Get it on sale through 9/20: bit.ly/4eP7sJj #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I'm hitting the road with @kaaauthor.bsky.social for the I AM A GOOD DOG Book Tour! 🐶 Here are next week's stops: 9/21 Composition Shop · Longmont, CO 9/22 Rediscovered Books · Boise, ID 9/24 Copperfield's Books · Petaluma, CA 9/26 Barnes & Noble · Rancho Cucamonga, CA buff.ly/KEEoTlU

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sometimes when two author friends have lunch, something magical happens. @kaaauthor.bsky.social 💙 Readers, thank you for loving the Dogtown series. Your notes and emails make my day. I can't wait to meet you next week on tour for Book 3! buff.ly/sFTaiXl @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Tail-wagging good news: @barnesandnoble.com is running a preorder sale right now! 🐶 Get 25% off your preorder of I AM A GOOD DOG when you join their free rewards program and use code PREORDER25 at checkout: bit.ly/4ozMTFB #BNPreorder #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Dear readers, @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I are heading on tour this month, and we'd love to meet you! Join us to celebrate I AM A GOOD DOG, the third book in our Dogtown series. I can't wait to sign your books and answer questions! buff.ly/KEEoTlU #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

My #mglit novel ORPHAN ELEVEN was partially inspired by a study on stuttering, called "The Monster Study," that was conducted on orphans in 1939. #OnThisDay, the real kids in the "The Monster Study" won their court case. ❤️ buff.ly/ZxX42l0 #BookSky @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

This month, I'm going on tour with my friend and coauthor @kaaauthor.bsky.social! We'll be celebrating I AM A GOOD DOG, the third book in the Dogtown series. I would love it if you joined us, readers. Are we coming to your town? buff.ly/KEEoTlU #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Dear teachers, if you plan to read THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN with your class, this Educators’ Guide may be helpful! It's free on my website. Thank you for sharing my books with your readers. buff.ly/wwHW7L8 @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy International Dog Day! This is my very good dog, Shea. She is my favorite writing buddy (even when she kicks me off the couch), and the best company on scenic walks. I also want to shout out all the wonderful pets in shelters. Thank you to everyone who fosters, adopts, or volunteers. 🐾❤️

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

How cool to see DOGTOWN in a Little Free Library! Do you have a Little Free Library nearby? Tell me about your favorite finds. #BlueSky @kaaauthor.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

✨Out in one month!✨ It has been a blast writing the Dogtown series with @kaaauthor.bsky.social. I can't wait to share I AM A GOOD DOG with you all on September 22! 🐶 buff.ly/VnEbKxI #BookSky @mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Teachers, I'd absolutely love to meet your class for a virtual visit this school year! Here's my speaking page, which includes a list of possible presentations, contact info, and more. I can't wait to talk with you and your readers. ❤️ buff.ly/qyv0IcL @theauthorvillage.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In case you missed it, @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I are hitting the road to celebrate I AM A GOOD DOG, the third book in the Dogtown series! Readers, I can't wait to meet you next month. You can find all the details here: buff.ly/PPMXYJu #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Happy #WorldElephantDay! 🐘 Elephants are my favorite animals. I was overjoyed when I got to visit elephant sanctuaries in Thailand as part of the research for my #mglit book, ORPHAN ELEVEN. It was the best trip of my life. #BookSky @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#OnThisDay in 1934, the federal penitentiary on Alcatraz opened. This day always makes me think about my characters the Flanagans—and their real-life counterparts. You can read some of my interviews with convicts who did time on the Rock, Alcatraz guards, & more here! buff.ly/LUfZreL

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Happy #NationalBookLoversDay! Thank you to everyone who champions the life-changing power of stories, and helps kids become readers. Librarians, teachers, booksellers: You're my heroes.

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Today is my Dad's birthday. He was a Disney Legend honored for his work running Disney Music. Most days, he read at least one book from start to finish. He died when I was 18, so he never knew that I would make my living as an author. I can't tell you how many times I've imagined telling him.

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Today, my book about the deadly 1900 San Francisco plague, CHASING SECRETS, turns 11. When I wrote it, I never imagined Covid would hit and I’d see the world react in so many similar ways. People have asked me if I’m prescient. I’m not. I just love history. buff.ly/DSB8xoP

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I spend a lot of time writing. The butt-in-chair method that the late great Jane Yolen talked about works for me. Here's the lucky part: I married a guy who has never in all the years we've been together had a problem with that. He understands that I need time to write because that's who I am.

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I'm often asked what it takes to write a book. I think it's different for every writer. What works for me is... time. I feel my way along—like I’ve been dropped in a strange city in the dead of night—until I sense it taking shape. There is no wrong way to write a book. #BookSky

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Doggone thrilled to share that @kaaauthor.bsky.social & I are hitting the road to celebrate the third book in our Dogtown series, I AM A GOOD DOG. 💙🐶 We can’t wait to meet young readers, talk about writing together, and more! Details: buff.ly/PPMXYJu #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

My dog Shea may not have made the cut for DOGTOWN, but I have used one of my dogs as inspiration for a character before. Sasha inspired my character Cupcake, the dog in ONE-THIRD NERD! 🐶 @randomhousekids.bsky.social #BookSky

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

One question I often get during virtual school visits is what I would tell aspiring writers. I say: 1. Be kind to your muse. 2. Read everything you can. 3. Keep your journals, because when you're an adult you'll really want to see what you thought when you were eleven!

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"'I'll be back tonight.' Boo cries but not as much as this morning. I wipe my eyes with the back of my hand and push open the front door. Mom left us and she didn't come back. Boo's afraid I'll leave her too." From my #mglit book, THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN. 💙

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Welcome to my office. This is where I make things up, make mistakes, and make my stories just a little better than they were the day before. ❤️ #BookSky

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Here is my very good dog Shea modeling the swag for the third book in the Dogtown series, I AM A GOOD DOG. 🐶💙 Out this September! @kaaauthor.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social #BookSky buff.ly/6xhec5M

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

"Dilly was spending her last dollars to go to the circus, because Lucy wanted her to. Sisters were different from friends. They did things for you no one else would." 🎪💼🚂 #BookSky #mglit @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

When I speak to kids about writing, I always say that a bad writing day is inevitably followed by a good one. But the good one could not have happened without the frustrating head-banging day that preceded it. I know it sounds ridiculously cheery. But boy is it true.

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I absolutely love Elisa Kleven's work. My daughter and I read her book THE PAPER PRINCESS often. It is a must for every home and library. Her mother, Lorraine Schneider, created this incredible poster, which is in the SFMOMA collection. What an immensely talented family.

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

July is Disability Pride Month! My sister, Gina, had Autism and is one reason why I strongly believe in the importance of portraying neuroatypical characters in my books. buff.ly/5bYzSjC

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

"The short chapters make it very easy to eat up the stories a few chapters at a time." Thank you for your book review of DOGTOWN, Reagan! I love knowing that you enjoyed eating up the short chapters. @kaaauthor.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #BookSky

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Wow. DOGTOWN has won 4 children's choice state awards and been included on 19 state lists! ⭐ We're doggone thrilled that so many young readers are enjoying their adventures with Chance, Metal Head, Mouse, and the gang. The adventure continues... I AM A GOOD DOG is out 9/22! @kaaauthor.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I was delighted to blurb THE PAPER PRINCESS by the immensely talented Elisa Kleven in honor of the book's beautiful reissue, which is on shelves tomorrow! I wore the pages off my copy from reading it to my daughter so often. A must for every home and library. 💜 buff.ly/pLyoaZs

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Love seeing DOGTOWN on this list of Summer Reading Recommendations! 🐶 What books are you reading this summer? buff.ly/l83JgQq

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Who let the dogs out? Find out September 22! 🐶 @kaaauthor.bsky.social Illustration by Wallace West buff.ly/C1Z0pIs #BookSky @mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Readers, preorders of I AM A GOOD DOG are on sale now from @barnesandnoble.com! 🐶 Get 25% off when you join their free program and use code PREORDER25 at checkout: bit.ly/4ozMTFB #BNPreorder #BookSky @kaaauthor.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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