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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cue happy dance! Huge thanks @colbysharp.bsky.social for an amazing review of ALMOST TRUE “A wild ride.” “A brilliant book.” “I loved it!” If you’re as excited as me-you are right?😉 you can preorder www.rhcbooks.com/books/817783... @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Friends! Here you go! 1st chapter of ALMOST TRUE!!☺️ I am beyond excited to share this story with you! If you love books with ❤️🎶🐶 and a twist, this one’s for you! Preorder your copy here ;) www.rhcbooks.com/books/817783... #kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Enter to win!!! #kidlit

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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Who doesn’t love a good book giveaway?! #edusky #skybrarian #skybrarians #tlsky

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It’s #backtoschool and I want to thank teachers and librarians for all you do with a gratitude #giveaway. 🥰 I’m partnering with @thenextgenlib.bsky.social to give away a signed arc of ALMOST TRUE! 🎶🩷 Click the link for deets to enter @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

When everything falls apart, finding yourself is the greatest discovery. This gem of a #MG #novel releases January 26! bookshop.org/a/102434/979... @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social #books #library #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #librarian #librarians #bookrecommendation

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Stacy Alfano @teachlovesbooks.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

@elavannostrand.bsky.social get ready! I could not put this down and finished it in a day. @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social has many excellent mg books but THIS is my new favorite! Please don’t miss this one! Thank you for sharing with #BookPosse!

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Cindy Schwind @cindyschwind1.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Almost True is headed to #bookposse member @teachlovesbooks.bsky.social Watch your 📬 Stacy! You are going to want to start this right away! Thank you so much @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social for sharing with us!! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Cindy Schwind @cindyschwind1.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This book!So many feelings! Gracie’s world is upended because of something her mom did.She feels betrayed & very angry. I won’t say more! It comes out 1/26/27! Amazing classroom discussions to be had! Thank you @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social for sharing with #bookposse @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"Almost True tells the story of resilience and acceptance, lies and truths." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...

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Cindy Schwind @cindyschwind1.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Check out this GORGEOUS cover of the upcoming @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mg book!! This publishes in Jan. of 2027 & #BookPosse is so appreciative to get a sneak peek! We have a huge wait list of readers ready to read!! Thanks for sharing with us! @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Friends! 25% off pre-orders @barnesandnoble.com til 6/26 Honored by the early praise for ALMOST TRUE from rockstar authors @lindsayncurrie.bsky.social & @katemessner.com 🥹 If you love books w/ ❤️+🎶+cute 🐶+a twist, preorder here😉 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/almost-tru... @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Friends, ALMOST TRUE arcs are here! And they are beautiful!!🥹 Follow along for… Arc GIVEAWAY! Discussion questions! Teachers Guide! Fun facts! I can’t wait to share this story with you! @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Jasmine Warga and I started revising the third draft of P.S. Are We Friends Now? today! I love working on this book with Jasmine!

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Wow! Thank you @katemessner.com for this wonderful blurb of ALMOST TRUE! Honored that you loved my story. That you connected with its heart and its surprising twists. With heaps of gratitude and so much respect, thank you, my friend! @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"Grace Millstein is a talented songwriter and guitar player with a beautiful voice. She is a loving big sister, and a kind friend with a generous heart." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Cover Reveal: Almost True by @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social Illustrator Credit: Jen Bricking Designer Credit: Michelle Cunningham Interview: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...

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Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Elly Swartz is the award-winning author of seven middle grade novels: Finding Perfect, Smart Cookie, Give and Take, Dear Student, Hidden Truths, Same Page & Almost True. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

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Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social! Hidden Truths received starred reviews from Kirkus & School Library Journal, was a Kirkus Best Books of 2023, an Amazon Best Book for November, & an Amazon Editors’ pick. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

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Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Her book Same Page was just named a Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable! It is a story about the fight against a middle school book ban. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

SAME PAGE was named a Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable! I’m honored. I’m crying and dancing and crying while dancing! SAME PAGE is my 6th book. My 1st shiny sticker. Dreams do come true. Grateful! @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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Michael Moylan, Ed.D. @michaelmoylan.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Just finished reading Same Page by @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social to both my 4th & 5th grade AE classes. Big hit! So many thoughtful conversations about banning books. Began Dodger and Me by Jordan Sonnenblick w/4th & Busted by @dangemeinhart.bsky.social w/5th. Both classes--hooked! #EduSky #readaloud

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Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Elly Swartz is the award-winning author of seven middle grade novels.. Swartz’s books reflect her commitment to raising awareness about mental health and neurodiversity. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Cue happy dance! A new book is coming and I’m bursting with excitement! Get ready for the unexpected, my friends. ALMOST TRUE is a contemporary middle grade novel w/ a twist. It's shorter & fast paced. And I can't wait to share it. 😊 @randomhousekids.bsky.social #AlmostTrue #newbook #kidlit

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Malinda Lo @malindalo.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Hey, Massachusetts! Help tell our legislators they should pass An Act Regarding Free Expression to protect libraries, schools, and authors from book bans by sending them a postcard! Instructions on how to do this and where to get postcards here: www.massfreedomtoread.org/act @massaabb.bsky.social

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Take Action — Mass Freedom To Read

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

What an honor! Thank you @cybilsawards.bsky.social for including SAME PAGE in this important resource alongside these other wonderful reads. @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Malinda Lo @malindalo.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I will be there with @danaalisonlevy.bsky.social @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social @beaconpress.bsky.social @massaabb.bsky.social to tell you about An Act Regarding Free Expression, currently under consideration in the MA legislature, and tools to contact your reps portersquarebooks.com/event/2025-0...

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Be the Change Workshop: Act to Support the Freedom to Read

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Malinda Lo @malindalo.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

At next week's event you'll also hear from @danaalisonlevy.bsky.social @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social @beaconpress.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social and Mass Freedom To Read (www.massfreedomtoread.org). If you've ever felt helpless about book bans due to living in a blue state, come to this event!

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Let's come together! How can we support teachers & librarians? How can we support readers? How can we support each other? In SAME PAGE, Bess discovers to fight a book ban at her school, she must 1st learn how to be an ally & a friend @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 06/09/2025

For those who need an #Uplift: bsky.app/profile/debb... Hand-curated by yours truly, updated daily via @blueskyfeedcreator.com. Criteria unapologetically subjective, tho esp: bookish • quirky • word nerds • art that shows human process • vintage tech • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Honored! SAME PAGE was in the @nytimes.com Recommended for Kids Starting Middle School www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/b... Thank you, rockstar librarian Jennifer Hubert Swan. Want to check out SAME PAGE? 😉 www.rhcbooks.com/books/727437... @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

35 years of loving you 35 years of being loved by you Love our beautiful family Love being GG and Gta Love you, James Swartz Blessed. Grateful. Happy Today Tomorrow Always Xoxo 📷 @jillianrollinsphotography 👗@camillawithlove

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Cue happy dance! HIDDEN TRUTHS is in another printing!! Honored. 🫶 This book took 22 years! Now, it's in another printing! 🙏 And up for 3 state awards. Thank you, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Missouri!! 💜💜💜 Dreams do come true!🥹 @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Today we and our coalition partners from #MassFreedomToRead are heading to the State House in Boston to testify in support of An Act Regarding Free Expression at 1 pm. Tune in virtually here: malegislature.gov/Events/Heari...

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Hearing Details - Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development

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Dana Alison Levy (she/her) @danaalisonlevy.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Today a crew from @massaabb.bsky.social will be in Boston at the Statehouse, in support of bills H.3594 and S.2328, both titled An Act Regarding Free Expression. This is about the freedom to create, read, and share freely. We cannot do everything, but must try to do SOMETHING.

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Carie Hayworth @apensfan.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Thank you @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social! Loved this one from the start. Thankful my parents never limited my reading choices. Every child has the right to see themselves represented in what they are reading. Headed home to @candicegodfrey.bsky.social. @randomhousekids.bsky.social #BookPosse

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Happening today! Join us!🥰 Details👇

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Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Save the Date! Our IG live with @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social is Thursday, 6/26/25, 2 pm ET! Elly Swartz is an award-winning middle grade author. She meets with thousands of students each year to empower their own personal narrative. www.instagram.com/readyourworl... #ReadYourWorld #kidlit

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Karen B. McCoy - Debut Release Day! The Etiquette of Voles is out in the world! mailchi.mp/105302357065... Plus a Bookbub giveaway www.bookbub.com/books/the-et..., upcoming appearances, & archived interviews w/ @kaaauthor.bsky.social @choldenko.bsky.social @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social and others!

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Honored! HIDDEN TRUTHS was nominated for the Garden State Teen Book Awards, Grds 6-8! Thank you, NJLA! I wrote the 1st draft in 2001. It came out in 2023! 22 years it took to find its voice, its heart, & its way into reader's hands. 🥹 @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

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Jennifer Guyor Jowett @jenguyorjowett.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Hey, @apensfan.bsky.social, you are going to love this book by @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social It is an amazing read. Much thanks to @randomhousekids.bsky.social for sharing with #bookposse.

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