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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Friends, here is the official announcement of the memorial for my mom. This is a public memorial and all are invited. The Museum will open at noon so we will invite everyone to stay and gather in community, see art, and just enjoy the day. Doors will open at 9:30am.

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

My brothers and I have always known that we shared our mom with the world. Because of this, we are planning a Celebration of Life on August 2 (10am) at the Carle Museum that will be open to the public and also broadcast live for those who cannot make it in person.

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Hello Blue Sky friends, thank you for the posts about my mom. It has been a hard week and reading them today has been lovely. Aug. 2 at the Carle Museum we will be Celebrating her Life. Keep reading. Keep writing. Touch magic, pass it on.

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I cat think of a more perfect #picturebook for my mood! @debbieohi.com is the best! I ♥️ her newest book!! #kidlit

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Fun fact: when I have a book birthday, I get my nails done to match the cover. It happened a couple times by accident. Now I bring the book in to the nail salon. Today's nails are midnight blue with sparkles like a snowstorm at night. @charlesbridge.bsky.social

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Michael is a soccer star. Jet is a bird nerd. When an owl needs their help, the avian adventure begins! SNOWY OWL RESCUE publishes today! @charlesbridge.bsky.social Middle Grade novel with cover and spot illustrated by Natasha Donovan

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I took a short break from my outrage to celebrate this unexpectedly wonderful news.

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 17/12/2025

Love being on the same stage as my friends, @heidieys.bsky.social @barbrosenstock.bsky.social @joycewanbooks.bsky.social @bandersonwriter.bsky.social and @lisaljrogers.bsky.social 🤩 Thank you, Astra Kids Books and @ala-booklist.bsky.social! You can enjoy the sounds of melting snow in the video 😆

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Ronni Diamondstein @ronnidiamondstein.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Happy Book Birthday!

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Today is my book birthday! THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS is published!! Here is my last poem-a-day called "Vulture." The real Tom is our raptor guy here in western MA. #kidlit #versenovel #middlegrade #booksky #poetryofcarmechanics #poetrymonth #nationalpoetrymonth

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THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS "Vulture"

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Today for #poetrymonth is the silliest of my videos, a poem called "Pops." This is the first video I made while learning to make videos--before I realized I'm not a bells and whistles kind of video maker :) #nationalpoetrymonth #versenovel #kidlit #booksky #middlegrade #poetryofcarmechanics

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THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS, "Pops"

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Of course, owls... For National Poetry Month I am sharing a poem each day from the book. Today's poem is called "Who Cooks For You." Enjoy! Share! Like! Purchase wherever books are sold. #ThePoetryOfCarMechanics #kidlit #versenovel #booksky #middlegrade #poetrymonth #nationalpoetrymonth

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THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS "Who Cooks For You"

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Day 5 of Poetry Month and Day 5 of Covid, so the poem "The Most Alone" seemed appropriate (worry not--I am being taken care of and spoiled by care packages from friends). Preorder campaign in comments. #ThePoetryOfCarMechanics #kidlit #booksky #versenovel #poetrymonth #nationalpoetrymonth

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THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS, "The Most Alone"

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Happy National School Librarian Day! We ❤️ school librarians! Sending heartfelt thanks today and every day for inspiring kiddos to be readers, thinkers, and dreamers! 📚 #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #kidlit #EduSky #Skybrarian

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

April 4 means poem #4 from my debut verse novel THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS due to hit shelves April 15! Today's poem "Longing for the Good Old Days" introduces Pops. #thepoetryofcarmechanics #kidlit #booksky #middlegrade #versenovel #poetrymonth #nationalpoetrymonth

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THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS, "Longing For The Good Old Days"

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Day 3/Poem 3 for National Poetry Month. My new verse novel THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS hits shelves April 15 and I'm reading a poem a day until then. Today's poem "Birds." IYKYK #poetryofcarmechanics #kidlit #middlegrade #versenovel #nationalpoetrymonth #poetrymonth comments for preorder details.

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THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS, "Birds"

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

April is National Poetry Month! My new verse novel will hit the shelves April 15th, so, until then I am going to share a poem a day. Preorder spots in comments. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0SS... #nationalpoetrymonth #poetrymonth #poetryofcarmechanics #kidlit #middlegradenovel #novelinverse

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THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS, "Awe"

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

April 1 is not only April Fools Day but also the beginning of National Poetry Month! So, here goes! Every day until my verse novel hits bookshelves on April 1, I will be reading a poem a day. Here is day one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCEH... #kidlit #middlgrade #versenovel #nationalpoetrymonth

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THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS, "Path of Broken Parts"

YouTube video by Heidi Stemple

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Hi Book Friends! My new verse novel THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS comes out April 15. So in honor of Nat Poetry Month, I am going to read a poem each day until the book hits shelves! Here is my preview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgeO... #kidlit #nationalpoetrymonth #poetrymonth #poetry

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Poetry Of Car Mechanics Preview

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Deborah Freedman @deborahfreedman.net · 27/03/2025

What Kate said... And I'll emphasize that novels in verse can be a gentle way in to tough topics—like a few I've read recently, by @susanhood.bsky.social, @mrschureads.bsky.social, @heidieys.bsky.social—

THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS, novel in verse by Heidi Stemple; cover, with a silhouette that looks like both a face and a bird, and an old car with open hood

LOUDER THAN HUNGER, novel in verse by John Schu; cover with hand-drawn title and doodles

ALIAS ANNA, novel in verse by Susan Hood; cover, with girl running with a keyboard scarf tied around and floating off her neck

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Preorders of my new book from my local indies will get this amazing sticker! High Five Books, Odyssey Books, the Carle Museum Gift Shop and the Silver Unicorn #kidlit #swag

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Sheryl Weikal says Prosecute ICE @leftistlawyer.com · 06/03/2025

Please stop using the planet destroying slop machine that is generative AI. No, it's not okay to use it for leftist or progressive causes. You don't stand with the working class or marginalized people by stealing their art without compensation.

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Alea Perez (she|her) @shhhyeah.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Learn more about these amazing stories from the authors themselves on Thursday, 3/6 from 1:30 – 2:15 PM ET (panel: Turning Points) Register here: www.schoollibraryjournal.com/event/middle... (Disclosure: I'm moderating the discussion) @slj.com @jtewwrites.bsky.social @heidieys.bsky.social

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

What are you reading? I’m loving Libba Bray’s new novel UNDER THE SAME STARS which I am trying to savor slowly because it’s that good. Also, the book, itself, is stunning. #kidlit

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

We LOVED hosting @heidieys.bsky.social as she read JANIE WRITES A PLAY and shared how her mother inspired this sweet story. Here Heidi shares the advice she gives ALL writers. Join 12 x 12 now: www.12x12challenge.c... #author #picturebook #kidlit #writingcommunity #writingtip #amwriting

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Watch WILD ROBOT with my favorite grands. #kidlit

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

We're hosting a BONUS #12x12PB Book Chat w/ author Heidi E.Y. Stemple for her #picturebook, JANIE WRITES A PLAY! This story is based on Heidi’s mother & children’s author legend, Jane Yolen, & the 1st play she wrote as a child. Join us on 2/25 @ 8pm ET/5pm PT! buff.ly/419prE6

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Good night night owls! Happy Superb Owl Sunday! #superbOwl #kidlit #owlsky

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

It’s Superb Owl Sunday so I’m posting owl books every hour! #superbOwl #kidlit

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

It’s Superb Owl Sunday so I’m posting owl books each hour! Go Owls! #SuperbOwl #SuperbOwlSunday #kidlit

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

It’s Superb Owl Sunday so I’m posting an owl Book every hour! Go Owls!! #SuperOwl #kidlit #owlsky

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