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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 1h

The I AM A GOOD DOG tour is heading to Bentonville Public Library tomorrow! Join me, @choldenko.bsky.social, and Two Friends Books as we share our new #Dogtown novel. Plus, Bentonville Animal Services and Best Friends of NWA will be there with adoptable dogs! twofriendsbooks.com/events/59905...

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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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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today! I hope you can join me and @choldenko.bsky.social at Old Town Books in Alexandria. We'll share our new novel, I AM A GOOD DOG... and you'll get to meet some sweet rescue pups from Homeward Trails before the event. Hope to see you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

So looking forward to the Judy Lopez Memorial Award Celebration on October 3—I'm incredibly appreciative that POCKET BEAR is an honor book this year. 💛 Tune in and join us! It's going to be a great conversation. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-41st-a...

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The 41st Annual Judy Lopez Memorial Award Celebration

Join us online for The 41st Annual Judy Lopez Memorial Award Celebration to honor the 2026 winning children’s authors!

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Educator giveaway! ❤️ I'm giving away a class set of 25 copies of @mrschureads.bsky.social's new book, LILY-MAY'S JOYFUL DAY, illustrated by @hollyhatam.bsky.social. Teachers, repost this post and follow John and Holly to enter. I'll pick and notify a random winner tomorrow, 9/29. US only.

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The nationwide book-banning bills advancing through congress are anti-LGBTQ+, anti-intellectual, and anti-freedom. Call your reps today and urge them to vote no on these dangerous bills. 5calls.org/issue/federa...

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Oppose Nationwide Book Ban Bills ⭑ 5 Calls

Rather than prosecuting people involved in child sex trafficking, congressional Republicans are trying to pass a national book ban by turning the …

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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 · 28/09/2026

Alexandria, @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I can't wait to visit with you tomorrow at the legendary @oldtownbooks.bsky.social! Don't forget to stop by before the event to meet rescue puppies from Homeward Trails. 🐶 See you soon! buff.ly/voFiVt1 #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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A Night of Rescue Pups & Kid Lit Legends

We are excited to celebrate the conclusion of Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko's Dogtown Series!

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tomorrow, @choldenko.bsky.social and I are visiting the wonderful Old Town Books in #AlexandriaVA. Come meet us, hear about our new #Dogtown book, and some adorable rescue pups from Homeward Trails! Event info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Gennifer @choldenko.bsky.social and I are so excited for the Decatur Book Festival in #DecaturGA next weekend! We'll be sharing our new #Dogtown book, I AM A GOOD DOG. And lots of other wonderful authors will be there, too! Learn more on the festival website: www.decaturbookfestival.com

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I'm visiting the @barnesandnoble.com in Rancho Cucamonga with @choldenko.bsky.social this afternoon. We'll answer your questions, share our new novel I AM A GOOD DOG, sign books, and more. Event starts at 1 PM! stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"In the second picture book of The School of Sharing series, Ruthie Rose and Lily-May are bringing in items to show to class, and Lily-May requires a little extra support." —Publishers Weekly www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

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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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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Meet @choldenko.bsky.social and I at the @barnesandnoble.com in Rancho Cucamonga tomorrow! We'll be sharing our new #Dogtown book, I AM A GOOD DOG, at 1 PM. We're looking forward to seeing you there! stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Gennifer @choldenko.bsky.social & I can't wait to visit Two Friends Books in #BentonvilleAR next week. We'll share our new book, I AM A GOOD DOG. Better yet, Bentonville Animal Services & Best Friends of NWA are bringing adoptable pups for you to meet! Join us: twofriendsbooks.com/events/59905...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Such a treat to be in #PetalumaCA for an event with the wonderful Copperfield's Books. 💙🐶 #mglit readers, come meet @choldenko.bsky.social and me! We'll share our new #Dogtown book, I AM A GOOD DOG. If you're able, bring a can of dog food for the local shelter! copperfieldsbooks.com/event/2026-0...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The I AM A GOOD DOG TOUR is rolling along! 💙🐶 Tonight, @choldenko.bsky.social and I are in #BoiseID for an event with Rediscovered Books. Tomorrow, we head to Copperfield's in #PetalumaCA. Come join us if you can! All our tour stops are listed here: linktr.ee/IAmAGoodDogT...

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Use our catalog of books for National Bullying Prevention Month to engage your students in conversations surrounding compassion. 💗 This catalog includes books to help readers of all ages express their emotions and empathize with others.👭 tinyurl.com/4jw3y7fv #nationalbullyingpreventionmonth

A red background with a note on the left that reads "National Bullying Prevention Month" The covers of the following books are on the right: WEIRDO, THE WOLF CLUB, THE POUT-POUT FISH AND THE BULLY-BULLY SHARK, WISHTREE, ACCOUNTABLE, FLAMER, GORGEOUS GRUESOME FACES

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Will Metal Head, a robot dog 🤖🐕 with a huge heart find his FUR-ever home? I AM A GOOD DOG by @kaaauthor.bsky.social and @choldenko.bsky.social, the third installment of the adorable DOGTOWN series, is on sale today! tinyurl.com/wdaa47y7 #kidlit #newbook #booksky #MGLit

The Cover of I AM A GOOD DOG: A big grey dog with one blue eye and one yellow eye lays on the floor being comforted by a robot dog, a mouse, and an orange kitten.

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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 · 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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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Gennifer @choldenko.bsky.social and I are heading to #AlexandriaVA next week for a very fun event with Old Town Books. We'll share our new #Dogtown novel, I AM A GOOD DOG—and if you come early, you'll be able to meet some adorable rescue pups! Event details: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Idaho! I'm looking forward to a special event with Rediscovered Bookshop at Anser Charter School tomorrow. 💙🐶 @choldenko.bsky.social and I will talk about our new book, I AM A GOOD DOG. The Humane Society will also be there with some furry friends! Join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/katherine-...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I AM A GOOD DOG is out today. 💙🐶 @choldenko.bsky.social and I loved writing about Metal Head. Wallace West's illustrations are absolutely perfect. We hope you like this one as much as we do. Visit your local bookstore or order here: us.macmillan.com/books/978125... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

**New Book Alert — I AM A GOOD DOG** The next book in the delightful DOGTOWN middle grade series by @kaaauthor.bsky.social and @choldenko.bsky.social (illustrated by Wallace West) arrives this week! Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!

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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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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Book launch tonight! 💙 @choldenko.bsky.social and I are celebrating our new #Dogtown book, I AM A GOOD DOG, at Peak to Peak Charter School in #LafayetteCO at 6 PM. We'd love for you to join us! Event details via our host store, the lovely Composition Shop: www.compositionshop.com/events/59872...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Tomorrow! Join @choldenko.bsky.social and I on the first tour stop for our newest #Dogtown book, I AM A GOOD DOG. We'll be at Peak to Peak Charter School in #LafayetteCO for an event with Composition Shop. Get all the details here: www.compositionshop.com/events/59872... #mglit

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The I AM A GOOD DOG tour is stopping by the @barnesandnoble.com in #RanchoCucamonga next week! 💙🐶 @choldenko.bsky.social and I would love to meet you—come get your books signed and ask us questions! Event details: stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006... #mglit

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I can't wait to visit the lovely Copperfield's Books in #PetalumaCA with @choldenko.bsky.social next week. Come meet us, hear about our new book I AM A GOOD DOG, and bring a can of food for the local shelter, if you can. September 24 at 6 PM—it'll be great! copperfieldsbooks.com/event/2026-0...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We're taking the #Dogtown tour to Idaho next week! 🐶 #Boise, join @choldenko.bsky.social and me (and some furry friends!) at Anser Charter School on September 23 at 5:30 PM. Thanks to Rediscovered Bookshop for hosting—and for partnering with the Humane Society. ❤️ www.eventbrite.com/e/katherine-...

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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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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Attention, e-readers! 💙🐶 The eBook edition of DOGTOWN is on sale for just $2.99 this week. If you're new to the series, now's a great time to start reading—book three is out later this month! Download here: bit.ly/4eP7sJj @choldenko.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.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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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

My tour with @choldenko.bsky.social starts in one week! ❤️🐶 We're appearing at Peak to Peak Charter School in #LafayetteCO on September 21 at 6 PM. #mglit readers, stop by and help us launch I AM A GOOD DOG in style! Thanks to Composition Shop for organizing! www.compositionshop.com/events/59872...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

**A New Book from Dashka Slater -- THE WILD SEASON** Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social -- the author of The 57 BUS and ACCOUNTABLE -- on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON. This one's not to be missed! www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dashk...

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join us 9/24 for Show Up, Speak Up: Vote for the Freedom to Read - a virtual variety show featuring a star-studded lineup of freedom to read champions. Let’s make our voices heard, all at once in this collective call to action. Register here ➡️ tinyurl.com/ShowUpSpeakUp

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It’s great fun as a writer to return to a group of characters you know and love. @choldenko.bsky.social and I had an absolute blast writing this series together. I AM A GOOD DOG arrives on shelves next week. 💙🐶🤖 @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Magical fall reading! 🍂 I can't wait for TRUNK NO. 3 by Allie Millington. Allie's books are must-reads. Out October 20 from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social! bookshop.org/p/books/trun...

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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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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Librarians Suing Over Wrongful Termination for Defending Books Are Winning. A look at the librarians who've settled lawsuits for defending the right to read and where that stands in contrast to lawsuits about the right to read more broadly. bookriot.com/librarians-s...

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Librarians Suing Over Wrongful Termination for Defending Books Are Winning: Book Censorship News, September 11, 2026

Librarians who've been fired for not banning books and sued are winning settlements in their cases.

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Lots of great preorder offers from @barnesandnoble.com right now—including my new Dogtown book with @choldenko.bsky.social, I AM A GOOD DOG! ❤️🐶 Join their free rewards program and use code PREORDER25 at checkout: bit.ly/4ozMTFB @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Librarians won an Emmy. But the fight it documents is far from over. Book bans, censorship & attacks on librarians continue across the country. Our latest article looks at why this moment deserves celebration & why we can’t stop paying attention. freedomtoreadproject.substack.com/p/the-librar...

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The Librarians Won an Emmy. The Fight It Documents Is Far From Over.

This weekend, The Librarians won the Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking, a well-deserved recognition for a film that has helped bring the reality of modern book censorship to audienc...

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ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Congratulations to 'The Librarians' for winning an Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking! Thank you to filmmaker Kim Snyder and the courageous librarians and advocates who shared their stories to bring awareness to the fight for the freedom to read. Read more: bit.ly/4gVRleC

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Each night, Pocket whispers the same benediction to the toys he oversees: May tomorrow bring you the second chance you each deserve. Maybe this is why we love stuffed animals. They look into our eyes & they ask: I wonder what you’re feeling? And then, perhaps, they add: You deserve a second chance.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON. To learn the origin story and all about this super cool book, check out this post: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Dashka Slater -- New Release: The Wild Season

**New Release Alert**

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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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