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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

With a new school term starting, I’m excited to chat with students about my new releases (and the existing ones too)! I’m open to virtual and in-person visits. Click the link in my bio to inquire.

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Jodie Chapdelaine @bookladyof3.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

@chrystaldgiles.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social thank you for sharing with #BookPosse. I am half way through and loving this book. Such an important subject that needs to be talk about and continue to talk about until they will listen to us.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 06/07/2026

I want to put LISTEN TO THE GIRLS by @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social on your reading radar, especially if you're a teacher, librarian, or caregiver for middle schoolers. It's incredibly well done and so, so important. bookshop.org/p/books/list...

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Listen to the Girls

Check out Listen to the Girls - <b>When Calla finds out her favorite teacher has been accused of inappropriate conduct, she decides to take action in this powerful story about growing up and spea...

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It’s pub day for my and Kitt Thomas’s picture book WE ARE JOY! Fun fact: I started writing picture book texts long before I published my first novel. I’m overjoyed this book—a celebration of Black joy, is a full circle moment and my debut into the space 💜💛 bookshop.org/p/books/we-a...

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Chrystal Giles reflects on how her own experience of sexual harassment in middle school inspired her new middle grade novel ‘Listen to the Girls,’ and how her novel offers opportunities for young women to feel both seen and heard buff.ly/s6XrZg2

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

My Publishers Weekly essay on confronting pain and taking back power. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, LISTEN TO THE GIRLS by @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social (Penguin Books for Young Readers), out on May 5. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/05/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Erin Bedell @erindaydreams.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

This book is so well written, I never wanted to put it down! Headed to you @CynthiaSchwind.bsky.social Listen to the Girls by @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social #bookposse

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Cindy Schwind @cindyschwind1.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

“You don’t ever have to get comfortable with someone else’s disrespect.” Such an important story about grooming. Powerful discussions to be had with students! Thank you @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social for sharing with #bookposse @randomhousekids.bsky.social This publishes on 5/5th!

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Join me on December 4, for the PRH x SLJ Winter 2025 virtual book and author festival, a free day-long event celebrating authors & librarians everywhere! I’ll be on a panel discussing coming-of-age and heart in middle-grade stories along with some other wonderful authors. Registration is ✨ FREE ✨

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

💛 COVER REVEAL 💛 It’s another cover reveal, this time for my debut picture book, WE ARE JOY, illustrated by the super-talented Kitt Thomas! It releases June 23, 2026 and I’m looking forward to sharing it with y’all.

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

🪻COVER REVEAL🪻 I’m so excited to share the cover for my third middle-grade novel, LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, it publishes May 5, 2026 and is available for preorder now! Cover art by Charis JB Cover design by Katrina Damkoehler Order links in my bio!

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

🗣️ NEW DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, a MG novel about trust, speaking up, and discovering truth is coming Summer 2026! #ListentotheGirls🪻

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Authorcade @authorcade.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Another excellent new book on the way from @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social! Congratulations Chrystal!

Shana Corey at Random House has bought, in an exclusive submission, Listen to the Girls by Chrystal D. Giles (Not an Easy Win; Take Back the Block), which follows Calla the summer after seventh grade as she tries to come to terms with the news that her favorite teacher has been accused of inappropriate behavior with female students, and as she learns to use her voice to uplift the other girls and tell her own story. Publication is slated for summer 2026; Elizabeth Bewley at Sterling Lord Literistic sold world rights.

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Authorcade @authorcade.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

📢📢GIVEAWAY!!📢📢 Who: For #teachers & #librarians! What: FREE virtual class visit w/ 3 middle grade authors!! How: Follow & repost to enter When: Ends Mon 3/10 ⏰ Where: US/CAN Why: Because you're amazing! 🍀Good luck!

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Chad Lucas @chadgalucas.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Let The Monster Out is available in paperback today! This is the book kids get most excited about when I do school visits, and it was nominated for a couple of readers’ choice awards here in Canada. But it seemed to fly under the radar in the US so I’m glad it’s getting a second life in paperback.

Copies of Let the Monster Out, by Chad Lucas. The cover image features four boys surrounded by nightmare images in broken glass against a dark blue background.

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Excited that NOT AN EASY WIN is nominated for the Truman Readers Book Award, along with these awesome titles! Even more excited that students throughout the state of Missouri will get read Lawrence’s story 💜♟️

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

I’ve started the next round of edits for my third MG novel. Lots to be done but I’m starting slow. Today’s takeaway, I’ll have to stop protecting my main character and let her make the necessary mistakes. #amediting

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Authorcade @authorcade.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Lots of reasons to subscribe to the MG Authorcade newsletter, but here’s another! Our GIFT GUIDE is out next week, so make sure to sign up! Book recommendations for all kinds of readers, easy shopping links, and inspiration for accompanying gift for young readers. #mglit www.authorcade.com/signup

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Lisa Stringfellow @engagereaders.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

So grateful to everyone who came out for the Black Creatives Children’s Book Fair today! It was a joy to see so many friends, new and old, and to see the faces of readers light up! What a beautiful moment it was for literacy in the heart of Boston’s Black community.

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

The Netflix adaptation of #ThePianoLesson is stellar. Brilliant. The entire cast delivered amazing performances.

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Melissa Thom @msthombookitis.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

@chrystaldgiles.bsky.social So excited to connect IRL at #ncte2024. 💖🎉😊 Hope you and the panel you were on with @alysawishingrad.bsky.social can make its way to CT soon!!

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Thrilled that NOT AN EASY WIN is nominated for the Indiana Library Federation’s Young Hoosier Book Award! Even more thrilled that students throughout the state of Indiana will get to meet Lawrence 💜♟️

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Leigh Anne Carter @lacarterbooks.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I’m thrilled to share the COVER REVEAL of my first author-illustrator picture book! #kidlitart YETI IS NOT READY FOR SCHOOL • Out July 1, 2025 • Preorders open: lacarter.com/books More below! 🩵

Yeti is blue and wears a dark blue bow in her fur. She’s struggling to hold her school supplies and some have fallen out of her hands onto the floor. She has a trepidatious look.

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I’ll be at #NCTE next week! Stop by and say👋🏾

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I’ve been working on a couple of picture book ideas and tonight I attended an in-person critique session for the first time in ages! Being more intentional in building community.

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Rob Liu-Trujillo @robliutrujillo.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Juiced, Da'Vine Joy Randolph is reading my book! BIG thx go to the marketing team at @leeandlow.bsky.social , Storyline Online, the SAG AFTRA Foundation, my agent @agentzacker.bsky.social , film production team, & the lovely Da'Vine Joy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqPF... #kidlit #picturebook

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'Fresh Juice' read by Da'Vine Joy Randolph

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Laila Sabreen @lailasabreen.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Hi #KidLit friends! I’m Laila Sabreen, and I write stories that center Black Muslim girls. I’m also currently pursuing my PhD and my research focuses on exploring how Black girlhood is portrayed in literature. Looking forward to connecting with many of you!✨

Laila Sabreen is holding a copy of her book, You Truly Assumed.

You Truly Assumed is facing outwards on a bookshelf. The cover features three Black Muslim teens.

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Hi 👋🏾 I write novels for young readers and looking to connect with the #KidLit community here!

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

Super excited that NOT AN EASY WIN is a 2023 Nerdies Pick by the Nerdy Book Club!

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

The paperback version of NOT AN EASY WIN releases in one week!

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Chrystal D. Giles @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Here (finally!) searching for bluer skies and bookish friends.

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