Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Children’s book readers, tell me the absolute funniest books out there for toddlers/kids. Especially those with hysterical mix ups like Bathe the Cat. Or books that have to do with names. Thanks in advance! 200
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Coming soon: new projects from @joycewanbooks.bsky.social @willhillenbrand.bsky.social @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social @luceillustrates.bsky.social + more buff.ly/e3mHlHb 052
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 24/06/20262 days till yr 2 of ASL Immersion Camp in AZ 😊 Will improve my ASL 🙂 Will see old friends 🥰 Will make new friends 🥳but still 🥴 Taking my ears off 🫣 Living like the deaf person I am 😬 Voices off 5 days 😳 Flying solo 😱 Doing it anyway 🤟🏼What hard things are you up to this summer? #deaf #camp #summer 000
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Special delivery to some local-ish preschools today. I’m a member of the League of Women’s Voters and sit on the gun safety committee. Hopefully, this information sent to parents will remind them to lock up their guns! Have a safe summer, all 010
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Fill out a public comment at fishdefender.org/noaacomments You’ll find a suggested template, but please alter it, so it’s in your own words. Hit the bright button that says “Public Comment” where you’ll find the page to paste your remarks. It’s easy! #shark #sharkconservation 000
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Ashley S. Pumpkins 🎃 @truestorydesu.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Why have I never heard this story?!? This is so cool and now I need to know EVERYTHING. 011
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 20/04/2026He really is one of the kindest kidlit authors I’ve ever met. 040
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Ian Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social · 20/04/2026I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for my next picture book with Hayley Wells! It’s a story about two dads navigating a funny, chaotic trip to the park with their little boy…Say no more!! 😂 You can preorder from all the usual places! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social 2229
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 09/04/2026I have a question for the Artemis II crew. Do you think they’ll find a way to answer me? Let’s hope so. @nasaartemis.bsky.social #nasa #artemis #bookstagram #space #deaf 020
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Blastoff 🚀: THE GALLAUDET ELEVEN: THE STORY OF NASA'S DEAF BIOASTRONAUTS written by client @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social and illustrated by @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social is out today! Congrats, Kerry! 2167
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 08/04/2026While the Artemis II mission is on its way around the moon, why not pick up some space travel books? 🚀 🌌 > THE GALLAUDET ELEVEN (@kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social & @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social): the true story of deaf bioastronauts at NASA www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kerry...hachettebookgroup.comThe Gallaudet ElevenExplore the history of the moon landing through this true story of eleven deaf men who helped NASA and America win the space race! What did it take to put a ... 177
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Just two children’s book authors hanging out. Mr. Senator, it was an incredible honor and a privilege to meet you! Thank you and your team for making it happen. T-minus 7 days till book release. Senator Mark Kelly @janinele.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social 041
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 13/03/2026It’s a 3rd amazing professional review for The Gallaudet Eleven:The Story of NASA’s Deaf Bioastronauts. Hooray! 🎉 Thank you, @thehornbook.bsky.social @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social @janinele.bsky.social @littlebrown.bsky.social 084
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Kristina Gehrmann @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social · 26/02/2026My new childrens' book: "The Gallaudet Eleven: The Story of NASA's Deaf Bioastronauts" is coming soon! I just received my contributor copies (way too many 😂) Written by @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social , illustrated by me, it tells a true story from Deaf history. #kidlit 46217
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 03/03/2026🎉 Publication of this very special book is only 4 weeks away. Tremendously grateful for another wonderful professional review. Thank you, @ala-booklist.bsky.social! #booksky #disabilityrep 070
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 12/02/2026🎉Hooray!🎉 My first book review is in, and it’s a fantastic one from @kirkus_reviews. They are notoriously tough and thorough, so this is just incredible! @littlebrownyoungreaders @jllitagcy #deaf #space 030
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 01/11/2025Authors & illustrators! LitWorld's World Read Aloud Day is Feb. 4th - want to Zoom into schools for read-alouds on that day? Here's the sign-up form: forms.gle/eN4FwA9HB4Fb... Teachers & librarians! My newsletter will have info soon! Sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...)forms.gleWorld Read Aloud Day 2026 - Call for Author & Illustrator VolunteersPlease fill out this form if you're a traditionally published author or illustrator who would like to volunteer to Zoom with classes to celebrate LitWorld's World Read Aloud Day on Wednesday, February... 23413
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Amy Fitzgerald @amyarielfitz.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Also, EYES OPEN by Lyn Miller-Lachmann is a Social Justice Literature Award Honor Book, and MAKE A LITTLE WAVE by Kerry O’Malley Cerra is on the recommended reading list! sites.csulb.edu/l-sr/books/b... @lynmillerlachmann.bsky.social @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social 142
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼dpbsmith.bsky.social @dpbsmith.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Indeed. 021
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 07/10/2025For those who can’t afford Taylor Swift’s new album, be sure to check your local library. My county library has The Life of a Showgirl up on the Hoopla app, and it’s free for me to stream with my library card. Libraries for the win! #taylorswift 1135775
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Answering the question about why I refer to myself as deaf. Happy Deaf Awareness Month! 💜🤟🏼 #deafawareness #whyisign 020
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Happy Deaf Awareness Month from this deaf girl! It’s ask me anything time. #deafawareness #authorlife #askmeanything 010
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Quick help: mom and I both loved Mrs. Harris goes to Paris. We’d like to watch something similar tonight—a sweet, feel good movie. Suggestions? 100
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Had a conversation with a fellow deaf author recently, & something she said stuck with me: that the publishing world doesn’t view deaf writers—or stories with deaf characters—as “marginalized enough” to amplify them the way it does with other voices. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. 151
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Speechless. And honored. So very honored! Happy Earth Day, my sharkies! Thank you, Tue Nature Generation, @lernerbooks.bsky.social , and @janinele.bsky.social 1103
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Last week, I had to miss the award dinner for the Florida Book Awards due to my commitments at TXLA. But here’s my medal & a fancy sticker for my book. Huge thanks to the committee for recognizing my work & the importance of activism, ocean conservation, & sharks! @lernerbooks.bsky.social #mglit 171
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Wordle 1,389 1/6* 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Finally! It’s been my starting word since day 1! 020
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 01/04/2025I’m so excited for this and can’t wait for my copy to arrive! Happy birthday Hazel and Jamie! 🎉 133
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 01/04/2025I’m raffling off two virtual author visits for attendeees at #txla25 #txla2025. Find me at any point to enter. Or message me to meet up. My books cover themes of activism, hearing loss & deafness, social justice, conservation (particularly sharks🦈), body autonomy, and more. I can’t wait to meet you! 010
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Texas librarians, I can't wait to meet you next week. Having lived in Plano for three years as a kid(I went to Memorial Elementary!), I'm excited to go back! And, I'm raffling off two FREE virtual author visits. Be sure to find me! #txla2025 000
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Becky Calzada @becalzada.bsky.social · 25/03/2025📣 Who’s going to #TXLA25? 📌 I hope you’ll join @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social @alitereseauthor.bsky.social @nancytandon.bsky.social & @lynmillerlachmann.bsky.social & I on Thursday 4/3 for our #kidlit panel from 2-3 pm 284
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Living mindfully helps us get more out of life and cope better in difficult times 🙏 Join us for #MindfulMarch and find ways to live each day with awareness and kindness actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march 03926
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Amy Fitzgerald @amyarielfitz.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Entry 2 of ???: MAKE A LITTLE WAVE by Kerry O'Malley Cerra (@kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social) is a silver medalist in the older children's lit category of the Florida Book Awards! www.floridabookawards.org 131
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Lerner Books @lernerbooks.bsky.social · 29/01/2025"There’s a lack of stories about the Deaf and hard-of-hearing experience, especially for children who are experiencing hearing loss, and HEAR ME is a great addition to the limited canon." DisLIS recommends HEAR ME by @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social! cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/dislis/vol2/...cornerstone.lib.mnsu.eduHear Me [book review]Hear Me by Kerry O'Malley Cerra is a middle grade novel about a twelve year old girl coming to terms with a hearing loss and fighting for her right to deny a cochlear implant surgery. 021
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Amanda MacGregor @amandamacgregor.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Move Over, Middle Grade: It’s Time for Young Teen Lit, a guest post by Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/02/06/m... @tltkaren.bsky.social @youngteenlit.bsky.socialteenlibrariantoolbox.comMove Over, Middle Grade: It’s Time for Young Teen Lit, a guest post by Christina Chatel and Marcia KochelThis story begins with two middle school librarians, miles and miles apart, who both feel passionately that what publishers call middle grade literature is not what their students need or want. 3219
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 28/01/2025At a school visit the other day, while discussing my book HEAR ME and my deafness, a girl asked (in jest), “What does silence sound like?” I don’t think she realized what a profound question it actually was. 1120
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 17/01/2025It’s been a long 5 months being dogless for the first time in my life. Today, we found the next hunk-of-furball-love to call ours. In search of a great literary name for him. Currently named Huckleberry (Huck) and knows his name, so we may keep it. Suggestions? 5130
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 12/01/2025I am so freaking excited for this one!!! Go, Liz! Oodles and oodles of congratulations. 110
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 12/01/2025After 2 days in the hospital due to 2 weeks of dizziness & headaches they released me w/o a diagnosis. They were too afraid & not versed in how to give someone w/ a cochlear implant an mri. The machine was compatible but they wouldn’t do it even after the CT showed a spot. Education goes a long way. 210
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 12/01/2025Pondering . . . do you think there is a difference between the phrases peace with self and peace of self? 000
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 10/01/2025It's a tough time to be a debut book creator. If you are a *debut* #KidLit author, illustrator, or author/illus with a new book, pls reply with ONE post that incl. your book cover, author/illustrator names, launch date, LINK to where people can find more info etc. Pls help boost? #KidLit #EduSkymedia.tenor.coma drawing of a person holding a book with the words new book written above itAlt: Simple cartoon blog character smiling, hugging a book, jumping up and down. Text floating above head reads "new book" with tiny red hearts floating up. 2216968
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Yes, I suppose all dogs need a nap after eating a roll of toilet paper. #babysittingthegranddog 120
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Babysitting the granddog. 120
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 24/11/2024A #MG #nonfiction #book for tween girls to help them survive #middleschool Out 4/1: amzn.to/4eJysIK #library #NonfictionNovember #librarian #books #bookrecommendation #librarians 0152
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Joy! Keep doing the important work, teachers. It was an honor to work and speak with you. Heart, Hope, Humanity. 💜 #ncte24 #boston 1122
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 19/11/2024I’m a former HS librarian & a children’s book author. I now sit on the Superintendent’s Review Committee for our district in Florida. We read every single challenged book & work to determine if they violate statutes. I’ll be sharing my own story as to why I left the school. Hope you’ll join. 040
Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼 @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Stop by to see me and pick up a copy of my newest middle grade novel, MAKE A LITTLE WAVE. It features a cochlear implant-wearing girl who becomes an accidental activist for sharks. A true eco-warrior! 011
Reposted by Kerry O’Malley Cerra: author 🤟🏼Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 19/04/2024Posting this again because a lot of people said they found it helpful! Guide to ALT text: www.perkins.org/resource/how... 734144828557