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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

WRITE A FICTIONALIZED MEMOIR V.T. Bidania May 18, 2026, 7 p.m. CT Register Free: fictionalizedmemoir.eventbrite.com Learn how Bidania fictionalized something so personal—her family’s harrowing escape from Laos in 1975.

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

It was an amazing experience to work at Turner in Atlanta. Rest in peace, Ted. #writingcommunity #TedTurner

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

WRITE A FICTIONALIZED MEMOIR Presenter: V.T. Bidania May 18, 2026, 7 p.m. CT Register Free: fictionalizedmemoir.eventbrite.com Bidania’s middle grade novel in verse, A YEAR WITHOUT HOME, is a fictionalized memoir about her family’s harrowing escape from Laos in 1975 (when she was a toddler). #mglit

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

WRITE A FICTIONALIZED MEMOIR V.T. Bidania May 18, 7 pm CT Register Free: linktr.ee/middlegradewritersgroup Bidania’s middle grade novel in verse, A YEAR WITHOUT HOME, is a fictionalized memoir about her family’s harrowing escape from Laos in 1975. Learn how she fictionalized something so personal.

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

We were at #NoKings at the St. Paul, MN, Capitol today. Bruce Springsteen performed his song about Minneapolis — heart-wrenching and beautiful. Bernie Sanders, Tim Walz, Jane Fonda, and Joan Baez were there. A good day. #nokings #Indivisible #NoKings #minneapolis #ReneeGood #AlexPretti

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Thank you, Gennifer Choldenko, for your terrific presentation at our March Middle Grade Writers Group! You were so generous in sharing your writing process and how you created The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman. We appreciate you and all the wonderful books you write! #Kidlit/YABookBoosters #kidlit

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Behind the Book: Gennifer Choldenko’s Writing Process @mgwg.bsky.social March 16, 2026 7 pm CT Register Free: gennifercholdenkoswritingprocess.eventbrite.com NYT bestseller and Newbery Honor winner, Gennifer Choldenko, shares her craft tips. #mglit #writingcraft #Kidlit/YABookBoosters #mgauthor

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Behind the Book: Gennifer Choldenko’s Writing Process @mgwg.bsky.social March 16, 2026 7 pm CT Free gennifercholdenkoswritingprocess.eventbrite.com NYT bestseller & Newbery Honor winner Gennifer Choldenko shares craft tips. Find out the writing tips & tricks she uses with her own books. #kidlit

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Middle Grade Writers Group Feb 16, 7 pm CT Register Free: secretsofgreatfirstchapters.eventbrite.com Gemeinhart's most recent bestseller, BUSTED, garnered 5 starred reviews & is a 2025 Amazon Best Book of the Year. He'll share how he writes great first chapters that turn into bestselling books.

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Middle Grade Writers Group Feb 16, 7 pm CT Free secretsofgreatfirstchapters.eventbrite.com Gemeinhart's most recent bestseller, BUSTED, garnered five starred reviews & is a 2025 Amazon Best Book of the Year. He'll share how he writes great first chapters that turn into bestselling books. #mglit

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Maria Linn @marial1nn.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

So excited to share some good news!

Book aesthetic and deal announcement for my middle grade novel Serenity and the Soul in the Wall, to be published by Bushel & Peck in 2028

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Thank you to the 2025 presenters for bringing terrific topics to the Middle Grade Writers Group. We hope you’ll check out and enjoy the many amazing books these authors have written. @mgwg.bsky.social

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Write Unforgettable Animal Novels Lynne Kelly Oct 20, 2025 7 pm CT Register Free: tinyurl.com/bdd87wmr Some of the most unforgettable middle grade fiction features animals, whether they take center stage or are faithful friends of the human characters. Learn to make animals come alive on the page.

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Novels-in-Verse: The Power of Poetic Narrative Sept 15, 7 p.m. CT Free: middlegradewritersgroup.eventbrite.com Panelists: Meg Eden Kuyatt, Doan Phuong Nguyen, Shifa Saltagi Safadi, Padma Venkatraman Authors discuss the creation of novels-in-verse using examples from their work. #novels-in-verse

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, THE GIRL IN THE WALLS by @medenkuyatt.bsky.social (Scholastic) out on May 20. To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

The Pros and Cons of Getting an MFA in Writing for Children Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer May 19, 2025, 7PM CT Register Free: tinyurl.com/5exwx5j2 Erin Entrada Kelly & Eliot Schrefer teach in the MFAC program Hamline University. They will answer questions about program & their own careers.

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Thank you to @mattmcmann.bsky.social and @lindsayncurrie.bsky.social for their terrific presentation at the April 21 Middle Grade Writers Group meeting, Writing Spooky Mysteries! @mgwg.bsky.social

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Writing Spooky Mysteries with Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT Register Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. They’ll talk about how they write spooky mysteries. #writingcommunity #mglit #kidlit

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Writing Spooky Mysteries Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie April 21, 2025, 7 pm CT Free: tinyurl.com/4eyvcx5b Join us for a conversation between bestselling authors Matt McMann and Lindsay Currie. We’ll learn how they map out their books, blend “scary” with “mysterious,” and construct zinger scenes.

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Growing Your Author Platform on Social Media with Matt Eicheldinger Middle Grade Writers Group Feb 17, 7 pm CT Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Growing Your Author Platform on Social Media with Matt Eicheldinger Middle Grade Writers Group Feb 17, 2025, 7 pm CT Register Free tinyurl.com/bdfprdnj The NYT bestselling author of MATT SPROUT AND THE CURSE OF THE TEN BROKEN TOES will share how he garnered 70 million views on social media. #kidlit

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

The Middle Grade Book Publishing Landscape Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT Free: bit.ly/41llRZh Sam Subity, MG author & Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around. #kidlit

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

The Middle Grade Book Publishing Landscape Jan 20, 2025, 7pm CT Free: bit.ly/41llRZh Sam Subity, MG author and Data Analyst, will share his latest report on the MG industry. Mallory Kass, executive editor at Scholastic, will discuss the middle grade slump & what's needed to turn it around. #kidlit

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

The Girl in the Walls by @medenkuyatt.bsky.social was on SLJ's list of the Most Anticipated Middle Grade Reads of 2025! Congratulations Meg!! #mglit #amreading #mgauthor #TheGirlintheWalls #writingcommunity #teachers #librarians

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Thank you to our outstanding 2024 Middle Grade Writers Group presenters. This holiday season, purchase their award-winning books for yourself or someone you love! Register Free for upcoming MGWG meetings. bit.ly/3PU0QPv #kidlit/yabookboosters #middlegradewriters #authorlife #amwriting #mgwriter

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

It's official! Thank you to the #NCTE poetry award committee; I'm incredibly honored to be among the likes of Lisa Fipps, John Schu, Kwame Alexander, Renée Watson, Shifa Saltagi, Alicia D. Williams, Amber McBride, and Aida Salazar. Congratulations to all! #kidlit #verse #poetry

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

How to Write About Tough Topics in Kidlit with New York Times Bestseller Janae Marks Middle Grade Writers Group Nov 18, 2024, 7pm CST Free. bit.ly/4gG97BE We'll talk about tackling mature themes in middle grade novels with sensitivity and care. #writingcommunity #kidlit

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 16/03/2024

Perfect Imperfection: Writing Flawed Characters Newbery Award Winner Erin Entrada Kelly Middle Grade Writers Group Monday, March 18, 2024, 7-8:00 pm CT, Online Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/e/newbery-aw... #Kidlit/YABookBoosters #writingcommunity

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 02/03/2024

Are you a kidlit book author or illustrator who enjoys connecting with schools & libraries? Read attached guidelines FIRST then reply w/info. Shortlink to this thread: debbieohi.link/kidlit-creat.... Older thread here (incl. dormant accts hence this new thread) #Edusky #Skybrarians #SchoolVisits

Promotional graphic for a Bluesky thread titled 'KidLit/YA Authors & Illustrators who love connecting with educators & librarians on Bluesky.' The background is bright yellow with bold blue text inviting children's literature and young adult authors and illustrators to reply to the post if they are active on Bluesky and enjoy connecting with schools and libraries. Instructions suggest including a link to more information about their books and mentioning if they do school visits. A QR code is present on the right side, and a short link is provided at the bottom: https://debbieohi.link/kidlit-creators-bluesky.

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 26/02/2024

Perfect Imperfection: Writing Flawed Characters Newbery Award Winner Erin Entrada Kelly Middle Grade Writers Group March 18, 7pm CT, Online Register Free: eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr... Post a photo/video of you & one of Erin's books on #ErinEntradaKellyDayMarch18! Kidlit/YA Boosters

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 14/02/2024

Writing Your Truth with Superstar Author Angie Thomas Middle Grade Writers Group Feb 19, 7pm CT Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr... Angie Thomas (THE HATE U GIVE) will talk about writing your truth and moving from YA to MG fantasy with NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES.📚👍

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 11/01/2024

THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY IN 2024 AND BEYOND Andrew Karre, Executive Editor Dutton Books for Young Readers Middle Grade Writers Group Jan 15, 7-8:00 pm CT Register Free: www.eventbrite.com/cc/middle-gr... Questions? conniekingreyanderson@gmail.com #Writing and Books

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 04/01/2024

THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY IN 2024 AND BEYOND Andrew Karre, Executive Editor, Dutton Books for Young Readers Middle Grade Writers Group Jan 15, 2024, 7-8:00 pm CT Register Free: bit.ly/3PU0QPv We look forward to seeing you there!

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 22/12/2023

Ho! Ho! Ho! What an incredible gift to have these two presenters at the Middle Grade Writers Group in the new year! Get more information and Register Free: bit.ly/3PU0QPv Happy Holidays! Connie

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Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

Please join us! The Publishing Industry in 2024 and Beyond Andrew Karre, Executive Editor, Dutton Books for Young Readers Middle Grade Writers Group Monday, January 15, 2024, 7-8:00 pm CT, Online Register Free: bit.ly/3PU0QPv #authors #publishingindustry #writingcommunity

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