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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Brand new episode of The Undercovers featuring Sabrina Ionescu is out now on @sportsonprime.bsky.social! Here is some BTS from the week.

Prime original. Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers featuring Sabrina Ionescu. On the left is Sabrina in her Liberty jersey tossing a basketball up in the air. On the right is Sabrina in SFX makeup and costume as Jennifer Scone.

A photo of JD Amato directing Sabrina Ionescu for The Undercovers.

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A new episode of The Undercovers featuring Ryan Blaney is out now on @sportsonprime.bsky.social! Here’s some BTS of the birth of Hamish Wimsley.

Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers. New episode featuring Ryan Blaney. On the left is Blaney in his usual racing gear, on the right is Blaney in full costume and makeup as Hamish Wimsley.

BTS photo of Ryan Blaney getting into costume as Hamish Wimsley.

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Murray @murraymcculloch.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

My 10 year-old son and I both read and enjoyed @jd-amato.bsky.social and Sophie Morse's The Endless Game. A fun graphic novel about being the new kid in town, friendship, and an unending game of capture the flag. Great art and a sweet story.

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Thank you to @themcelroyfamily.bsky.social for having me on this week's Clubhouse! Also, Miggy is my friend and I won't apologize for it. If you missed the livestream, you can can check out the replay over on their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvis...

J.D. Amato onscreen with the three McElroy brothers: Justin, Travis, and Griffin. J.D. is petting Miggy Mackerel, arguably the most important McElroy.

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We've been told that leaving reviews is very helpful. So, if you've read The Endless Game and enjoyed it, please consider leaving an online review on Amazon or Goodreads (or wherever!) ! It would be a handy boost to excite the algorithm overlords. Thank you so much for the support!

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Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Q&A with J.D. Amato about his new middle grade graphic novel, THE ENDLESS GAME. deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2026/05/q-wi... @jd-amato.bsky.social

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

At the Sports Emmys with some of the Undercovers team! No matter what happens, the real Sports Emmys are the friends we made along the way.

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Bringing the Endless Game home to Chicago has been wonderfully overwhelming. From getting to see the friends and family who inspired the book, to stock signings, school visits, and TV interviews! Thank you to The Book Stall for hosting us, and to @fuse8.bsky.social for being a part of it!

JD Amato being interviewed on Spotlight Chicago.

Betsy Bird and JD Amato at the Endless Game in-person launch event at The Book Stall.

JD Amato holding a copy of The Endless Game, sitting on a rainbow rug inside Unabridged Books in Chicago.

JD Amato signing copies of The Endless Game.

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

RELEASE DAY IS HERE! Spread the word! Buy it at your local book store! Leave reviews online! Couldn’t be prouder of getting to work alongside Sophie, Sara, and everyone who helped bring this book to life! If you do snag a copy, please tag us! It’s very fun to see!

JD Amato standing inside of a bookstore, holding a physical copy of The Endless Game

Copies of The Endless Game on a bookstore shelf, surrounded by other young adult graphic novels. Taped underneath The Endless Game is a handwritten sign that reads 'Signed Copies'.

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Sophie and I were so moved by yesterday’s turnout! You all bought so many copies, the store ran out! Special thanks to @booksofwonder.bsky.social for hosting us, and to @joshgondelman.bsky.social for moderating! What a fantastic day!

JD Amato standing in front of Books of Wonder in Manhattan, holding a copy of The Endless Game

JD Amato and Sophie Morse inside Books of Wonder, taking a picture with the audience at The Endless Game event.

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Join us to celebrate the launch of The Endless Game! The amazing @fuse8.bsky.social had some really kind things to say about our book, and I'm excited to continue the conversation in-person at The Book Stall on April 28th. RSVP here: thebookstall.com/event/2026-0...

April 28th, 6:30pm. The Book Stall, Winnetka, IL with Betsy Bird. RSVP at the link in bio!

[The Endless Game is] ... what I believe to be one of the greatest, grandest comics of the year. - Betsy Bird, a Fuse 8 Production, School Library Journal

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Come by to @booksofwonder.bsky.social on April 26th to catch myself and Sophie chatting to @joshgondelman.bsky.social about our new graphic novel! It should be a lot of fun! RVSP here: booksofwonder.com/blogs/upcomi...

April 26th, 2pm, Books of Wonder, New York City with Sophie Morse and Josh Gondelman. RSVP at the link in bio!

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Two big book release events coming up in April! New York City with @joshgondelman.bsky.social and Winnetka, IL with @fuse8.bsky.social. Come out if you're in either area! RSVP at the link in bio!

Upcoming events. April 26th, Books of Wonder, New York City, NY with Josh Gondelman. April 28th, The Book Stall, Winnetka, IL with Betsy Bird. RSVP at the link in bio!

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

"...there was a palpable 90s dream of kids building their own societies and sorting things out on their own." Join us for an interview today with @jd-amato.bsky.social, the creator of a comic that brings to vibrant life that feeling all over again. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/04/06/e...

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Keep Your Head on a Swivel: An Endless Game Interview with J.D. Amato - A Fuse #8 Production

"...there was a palpable 90s dream of kids building their own societies and sorting things out on their own." Join us for an interview today with the creator of a comic that brings to vibrant life tha...

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

New episode of *Emmy nominated* The Undercovers out now on @sportsonprime.bsky.social. Donovan was super fun.

Prime Original Eli Manning Presents The Undercovers, starring Donovan Mitchell. On the left is Mitchell in his usual Cavs kit, holding a basketball. On the right is Mitchell in costume and SFX makeup for The Undercovers.

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Reviews for The Endless Game are rolling in! And they seem to really like us ... Thank you @publisherswkly.bsky.social, we're blushing. The Endless Game is available for pre-order now, and will be out on April 28th! Check out the review: www.publishersweekly.com/9781665927154

A block quote of Publisher Weekly's review of The Endless Game. The text reads, 'Morse’s stylized cartooning depicts children of various abilities, body types, and skin tones discovering personal strengths while doing whatever it takes to come out on top. Nostalgic, slice-of-life storytelling by Amato bursts with absurd action and cheerful intrigue, making this double debut a winning pick for reluctant and savvy readers alike.'

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The Undercovers was nominated for a Sports Emmy! We're so proud of this team... it's such a small operation with some of the most impressive creative problem solvers in the biz. Thanks to Amazon, Range, Omaha, Eli, and of course Gus Swayze, Lester Vandross, and Darius Frost.

!!!! Outstanding Edited Sports Series: Hosted Emmy nomination card. Eli Manning Presents: The Undercovers is circled in blue.

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Honored that The Endless Game was chosen as a @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social Gold Standard Selection! We vow to forever guard this shiny lapel pin with our lives. The Endless Game is available for pre-order now, and will be out on April 28th. The Junior Library Guild would never lead you astray!

The Endless Game book cover in the center, with text 'Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection' over the top. To the bottom left of the book cover is a gold JLG GOLD STANDARD stamp, to the bottom right are three exclamation marks.

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

It's happening! The Endless Game will be available everywhere on April 28th, 2026. This graphic novel debut is a slice-of-life story about a middle schooler who moves to a town where every kid is part of a game of capture the flag that has been going on for 80 years. More at the link in bio!

The Endless Game book cover, written by J.D. Amato and illustrated by Sophie Morse. The cover features a blue sky overhead, with 'The Endless Game' positioned in the top middle. To the left of the text is a castle tower with a staircase that spirals around, and a purple three-pointed flag at the very top. To the right of the text is a different castle tower with a thatched roof and four large spikes protruding from the roof, with a light green three-pointed flag at the top. The two towers poke out of a forrest that slopes down three different levels, all grassy and green. Just below the thatched roof tower is a young boy holding a staff and donning a cape. His right hand is on his hip, and he is scowling at the scene below him. To the left of the scowling boy is a kid on a green bike, wearing a helmet, riding down the first slope of the hill. On the slope level just below the first biking kid is another, on a red bike, wearing a helmet. On the bottom level, the scene closest to the viewer, the main character, Fred Townsend, is mid-run. He is wearing a red jacket, white tee, blue jeans, and sneakers. He is looking over his right shoulder with a smile. To the left of Fred is another child wearing a green jacket, yellow tee, black pants and sneakers. To the right of Fred are two more kids. One wears a white tee with rolled up sleeves, black cargo pants, and sneakers, and the other wears a green and yellow striped tee, orange shorts, a fanny pack, and outdoor boots. Above the book cover is text that reads 'Pre-order Now,' and below the book cover reads 'In stores April 28th.'

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J.D. Amato @jd-amato.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

J.D. is kinda back on social media:

A handwritten letter on paper by JD to the handler of his social media accounts, Shannon. Dear Shannon, please activate the social media accounts. Thank you for lightly managing them on my behalf and allowing me to remain mostly offline. JD

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