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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 6h

It's #BannedBooksWeek, an excellent time to raise your voice, stand up against censorship, and celebrate the freedom to read. Lots of great stuff planned. Be sure to take at least one action on Let Freedom Read Day this Friday! bannedbooksweek.org/let-freedom-... @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Let books be. Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in attempts to censor or remove books in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Sound familiar? Find ways to get involved and spread the word: bit.ly/4yvixbB.

LET BOOKS BE. Various line drawings related to libraries and books, including a hand holding a sign made of an open book that reads "Freed for ALL to Read," a tote bag that reads "Totes Resist" carrying a book, a full book cart with the head and tale of a horse with text that reads "A Wild Ride," and a closeup of two feet standing on a stack of books that say "A Soap Box" on their spines. Text at bottom reads "Protect the freedom to read. Banned Books Week, October 4-10, 2026." American Library Association. ala.org/bbooks

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Unite Against Book Bans @uabookbans.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Banned Books Week starts today! This year’s theme is: #LetBooksBe What do you think books should be? Share your answer in the comments: ✨ Let Books Be Free 🎉 Let Books Be Fun 🌎 Let Books Be Diverse 💡 Let Books Be Thought-Provoking ❤️ Let Books Be Themselves

Drawn image of a woman reading, surrounded by books, birds, flowers, clouds, vines, stars. Text reades: Protect the Freedom to Read - Let Books Be - Banned Books Week, Oct. 4-10, 2026. American Library Association. ala.org/bbooks

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 9h

🧵 Nearly 12,000 (11,982) books were banned in public schools during the 2025-2026 school year, according to PEN America’s newly updated Index of School Book Bans. #BannedBooks #BannedBooksWeek

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Wombat's a stray, but I also call her a destiny dog. A destiny dog's a little different from a rescue. They're looking for their person, determined to find them. You know the dogs that end up on your front stoop or follow your kids home from school? That's a destiny dog. 🧡🐕 #WombatWaiting

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Gennifer @choldenko.bsky.social and I are closing the book on our I AM A GOOD DOG tour with a flourish. Join us (and lots of wonderful authors) today at the Decatur Book Festival in #DecaturGA! We hope to see you there. Festival details on their website: www.decaturbookfestival.com

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you to Kirkus for such a warm review of I AM A GOOD DOG! @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I put our hearts into the Dogtown series. It's been a joy to release the final chapter into the world. Thank you all for reading! ❤️ buff.ly/INH60EP #BookSky @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Tomorrow is the Decatur Book Festival! I can't wait to deliver the "Kidnote" with my dear friend @kaaauthor.bsky.social. We'll be on the Decatur Square Stage at 10:00. A signing will follow at 11:00. Would love to see you there! buff.ly/2xVHcC9 #BookSky

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I Am a Good Dog: Kidnote with Katherine Applegate & Gennifer Choldenko | DBF

Join us for a beloved DBF tradition, the "Kidnote," with acclaimed authors Katherine Applegate & Gennifer Choldenko!

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The I AM A GOOD DOG tour is winding down! @choldenko.bsky.social and I can't wait for the Decatur Book Festival in #DecaturGA tomorrow. So many wonderful authors! Hope you can join us. www.decaturbookfestival.com @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Tonight at 6:30, @choldenko.bsky.social and I will be at the Bentonville Public Library in #BentonvilleAR for an event with Two Friends Books. Come meet us, ask questions... and maybe even adopt a dog from Bentonville Animal Services and Best Friends of NWA! twofriendsbooks.com/events/59905...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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

Thank you to everyone who entered this giveaway! I've consulted the randomizer, and the winner is... @elavannostrand.bsky.social! @elavannostrand.bsky.social, please email my team at twocatscomm@gmail.com with a good mailing address to claim your books. ❤️

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

I have it on good authority that @mrschureads.bsky.social would be happy to sign and personalize bookplates for this set!

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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 · 18/09/2026

Love signing Ani books! ❤️ Always best to check with the host store to see if they have any rules about the signing line—it's common to cap the number of books in order to keep things moving along. See you soon!

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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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