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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Happy 1st birthday to HOPE RODE! TY #beccastadtlander for embarking on this journey w/ me! And TY @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social & @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social for believing in these fearless #librarians! laurenhkerstein.substack.com/p/and-just-l...

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Bianca Schulze: The Children's Book Review @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Nonfiction writers: what do you do when your research contradicts the story you want to tell? @laurenkerstein.bsky.social faced this head-on while writing Hope Rode, about the librarians who rode horseback to deliver books. Read on Writers' Rumpus: writersrumpus.com/2026/08/11/r...

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Researching and Writing Nonfiction

Guest Post by Lauren H. Kerstein I am beyond thrilled to be here. I’ve long enjoyed reading Writers’ Rumpus posts and am excited to share a bit of my journey researching and writing nonfiction. Hop…

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Jim Acosta @jimacosta.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Epstein survivors released this video today urging senators to block the confirmation of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. They’re trying to get to 20,000 signatures on their petition to send a message to the Senate. ujoin.co/campaigns/45...

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

@scbwi.bsky.social members - Please don't forget to vote! There are so many wonderful books in the final round in every region. You can vote for books in ALL regions! #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensauthors #amwriting @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I am so honored that HOPE RODE made it to the final round of voting! It is wonderful to see it alongside so many wonderful books! #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Thank you, #VoyageDenverMagazine for hosting me on your blog! voyagedenver.com/interview/st... #kidlit @EastWestLit #authorlife

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I loved listening to @philweiser.bsky.social talk about real issues that matter to real people. His yrs of experience doing the work IN CO FOR CO speaks for itself. As the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, he was raised with mazel, grit, & compassion. Please #vote Weiser for governor. #coloradovotes

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Terrific article for #mentalhealth month 🌟📚🌟Thank you @laurenkerstein.bsky.social for including Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social with these wonderful #SEL #kidlit books.

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I had the opportunity to chat with Dana Eikenberg regarding her journey from Idea to Publication to holding Hank the Brave in her hands. Read this post on Substack for the link to our chat and password: laurenhkerstein.substack.com/p/from-idea-... #kidlit #kidlitart #selfpublishing #picturebooks

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From Idea to Publication

Insight Into Self-Publishing with Dana Eikenberg

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Bianca Schulze: The Children's Book Review @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

How does a picture book idea actually become a book? On @bandersonwriter.bsky.social's blog, @laurenkerstein.bsky.social walks through her Mining for Heart process for HOPE RODE — from a single paragraph in a Jojo Moyes novel to a lyrical ode to ...Librarians: bethandersonwriter.com/2026/04/17/m...

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Mining for Heart: “The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians” by Lauren Kerstein

I’m hopping on The Children’s Book Review blog tour bandwagon for author Lauren Kerstein and her amazing new release: HOPE RODE: THE PROMISE OF THE PACKHORSE LIBRARIANS! GIVEAWAY! Don&#…

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

HOORAY! @loritecler.bsky.social YOU WON a copy of SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS by @erindealey.bsky.social and @lucianaillustra.bsky.social, pub by @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social. You're going to love this book! Please contact me so Erin can send your prize your way! @eastwestlit.bsky.social #kidlit

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

TY #IceFairy for seeing the heart of HOPE RODE! "Inspiring and informative, Hope Rode makes us aware of the great deeds of Packhorse librarians while fueling our passion for reading and urging us to treasure the resources at our disposal today." icefairystreasurechest.blogspot.com/2026/04/hope...

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Hope Rode: The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians Virtual Tour: Review and Prize Pack Giveaway

Family friendly product reviews and giveaways, freebies, contests and sweepstakes, coupons and deals

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I had a VERY special guest on my blog on #SocialEmotionalLearningDay. Scan the QR code to check out this wonderful post about @ErinDealey & #LucianaNavarroPowell's new book: SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS. Squirrel will be celebrating a #bookbirthday on April 7th! PLUS...

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Continuing our celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth with JANIE WRITES A PLAY: JANE YOLEN'S FIRST GREAT STORY by Heidi EY Stemple. ; illo by Madelyn Goodnight; pub by @charlesbridge.bsky.social. This beautiful book is a celebration of @jyolen, a remarkable and influential writer! #kidlit #kidlitart

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

I am running days behind posting this. It was such an honor to spend time on the #RateYourStory blog for #MarchOnWithMentorTexts talking about backmatter and the wealth of knowledge and information #picturebooks offer! @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-1...

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Carolyn B. Fraiser @carolynbfraiser.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

DAY 28 NF Fest: Sometimes our research surprises us and doesn't provide the answers we are looking for--or provides us with answers we didn't want! But nonfiction is nonfiction. #KidLit author @laurenkerstein.bsky.social explores this dilemma in today's post. www.nffest.com/2026/02/when...

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When the Research Doesn't Match Your Vision

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Happy #womenshistorymonth♀️ I am excited to feature books about important women in history throughout the month! #womenempowerment #womenshistory #kidlit #kidlitart

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Excited to be on the #NFFest blog today talking about what I did when the research didn't match my vision for HOPE RODE: www.nffest.com/2026/02/when... NFFest is a free month of learning this February on our website nffest.com. #kidlit #kidlitart @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

You're personally invited to watch The Librarians, a new documentary about censorship, libraries, and the fight for the right to read, premiering next week on Independent Lens on PBS. This is a MUST watch! www.everylibrary.org/librarianspbs via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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Watch "The Librarians" documentary next week. Free on PBS!

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Thank you for helping me spread the words about these with inspirational librarians, @jeannewharvey.bsky.social! #kidlit

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Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Thanks for you kind words, Lauren! ❤️

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

I loved this fascinating book! It's a wonderful example of "everything I've ever learned, I've learned from a picture book." @jeannewharvey.bsky.social 's text is enriching & accessible. #KhoaLe's artwork is beautiful! I highly recommend this book! #kidlit #architecture @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Association of Jewish Libraries @jewishlibraries.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Mazal tov to the authors and illustrators of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Honor Books! Complete list: tinyurl.com/STBA2026 #ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL Laurel Snyder Laura Gehl

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Bookstores are a place of compassion, caring, and love. www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?i... #kidlit #bookstores #booksellers #librarians

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

#DebraBednarClark's blog posts are incredibly inspiring. I felt the importance of this quote to my core. #QuickReadCraftyTip #kidlit

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