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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

While I can't build a house like @maerespicio.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social Lou, I'm going to put together TWO NEW BOOK CARTS with a little help from a friend. We're still using this early 80s cart, and one from 1969, but a generous donation allowed me to update. So excited!

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Hello Bluesky! (Happy to be here!) I write #MG books and my latest, ISABEL IN BLOOM, is a novel-in-verse praised by the NYT as a "sweet and heartfelt novel [that] explores how bumpy beginnings can offer chances for new growth." My author brand is a blend of tender, joyful, and Filipino-Dad jokes 🥰🇵🇭

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

This is the future of book recommendations when libraries are defunded and dismantled. Trained professionals are removed in exchange for this made up, inaccurate garbage. Are you fighting yet?

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Feeling so grateful and lucky to share my diverse stories with amazing students—thank you, schools and libraries! ❤️ Scroll through to see how I can inspire and energize your readers and writers too! ✨

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

I updated my 2025 Books I Love Pinterest board: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Isabel in Bloom is now out in PAPERBACK! I'm giving away copies via my newsletter soon—sign up at www.maerespicio.com/contact 🌸 I'm excited for this tender, hopeful, joyful story to reach even more readers 🇵🇭❤️

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator and creator of this event. I love beets, toy trucks, and fairies - maybe someday I'll get to make a book with all three! Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. www.ginaperry.com #kidlit #kidlitart

Illustrated postcard. Woodsy scene of several gnomes in trucks and a trike. One is a gnom-bulance carrying an injured chipmunk. And orange truck carries fresh beets. The trike has a flower bouquet, approved by a nearby bee. A fox lurks in the shadows. Art by Gina Perry

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AngeliRaferArt @angeliraferart.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! :) It's been pretty windy (and a little cold) but kinda digging it Keep your peepers peeped for more updates and more graphic novel/comics to come~✨ 🔗 angelirafer.com #kidlitart 🎨

Digital illustration of a yellow dog leaning into a gentle breeze on a sunny day. There is text to the side that reads: "Angeli Rafer Illustrator & Comic Artist angelirafer.com"

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I shall open a Museum of Peace & Quiet, where all moms are welcome 🥰

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

What a huge honor!💜 Thank you @pernille.bsky.social for selecting SAME PAGE as one of your Must-Read Books for 2025!🥹 And what outstanding company it is in. I have so much respect for you as a teacher, reader, human, friend. Honored! @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Meaningful Ramadan & Eid Children's Books -- imaginationsoup.net/10-picture-b.... #kidlit

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Will Taylor @willtaylorbooks.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Hi Bluesky! School for Wicked Witches Book 2: Wicked Never Waits is out now and waiting to cheer you up with silly Oz-based magical shenanigans for only 8 little dollarrrs 🥳💚🩷

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Hanna Alkaf @hannaalkaf.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ A sweeping and magical story collection showcasing the mythical creatures of Southeast Asia… THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS. October 21st, 2025. Illustrations by @JesnCin Designed by Micah Fleming PREORDER NOW! www.abramsbooks.com/product/beas...

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Valley of the Ghosts @silveryslocan.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Antarctic rush hour. 😂 From Buitengebieden of the Netherlands, over on the other place.

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Los Angeles Public Library @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

The Los Angeles Public Library and the Library Foundation are thrilled to announce the next open call for creative Angelenos to apply for the LAPL Creators in Residence program: lapl.org/creators ⁠

Calling all creators applications are now open at lapl.org/creators

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Los Angeles Public Library @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

#1 in the 🌎 For the second year running, Los Angeles Public Library is the number one lending library in the world on Overdrive/Libby with over 14 million items borrowed in 2024. We couldn't have done it without you 🫶📚🎉

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Debbi Michiko Florence⁷ @debbimichiko.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Last Chance Academy (1): A Study in Secrets preorder campaign: US & Canada preorders will receive swag & signed book plate. All preorders will be entered into a drawing to win a free 45-min virtual bookclub visit (& I'll read the first ch of book 2 to you)! Enter by 3/10 forms.gle/CV1BWzLfzyZV...

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Chris Baron @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Novels-in-verse are -The language of the heart -A story singing to the reader -Lyrical explorations of the internal landscape -Playful language rewriting the world -Language coming alive, speaking truth -Stories of the heart, mind, soul, & spirit -A bridge for building empathy

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

"Novels-in-verse are . . . -The language of the heart -A story singing to the reader -Lyrical explorations of the internal landscape -Playful language rewriting the world" — @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2024/09/spar...

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Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow @authorjamilah.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Ever had an editor or agent tell you your picture book is “too quiet”? This popular workshop is back to address the why’s and explore how some “quiet books” still manage to roar: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/tur... #kidlitchat #kidlitsky

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Today's reader mail: "Your book Dear Student is one of the best books I’ve read in my life!"😭💛 I love my job! @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Mae Respicio is offering a MG manuscript critique of up to 50 pages, with follow-up phone call. @maerespicio.bsky.social writes middle grade novels full of hope & heart, including The House That Lou Built, an Asian/Pacific American Library Association Honor Award recipient & NPR Best Book. #kidlit

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

🚨 #Teachers and #librarians! Have you seen all the fantastic school visits up for grabs???🚨 There are 34 visits from NYT bestselling & award-winning authors and illustrators across the grade levels. Even a few in-person visits! Go bid! #booksky #teachersky #libsky #skybrarians #kidlit #librarysky

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

🚨Only 12 hours left!🚨 The bidding closes tonight at 8pm PST/11pm ET! Browse the 430+ items on the site one more time to make sure you’ve found everything you want. And then bid, bid, bid! And share, share, share! #kidlit #booksky #TLSky #EduSky #Skybrarians www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlos...

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Let’s get your 50 pages submission-ready! 💪

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Well, to be fair, this is kind of every year for any author. 😅😂

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The Mixed-Up Files @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Don't pigeonhole #middlegrade readers! Advice on how to look more deeply at books and readers, and think about how to find matches in a multiplicity of ways. #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/pigeonhole/

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Don’t Pigeon-Hole Middle Grade Readers - From The Mixed Up Files

Middle grade readers span a wide range of ages and grade levels. Even individual readers have diverse interests that you can use to interest them in a book.

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Jennifer Chambliss Bertman @jennbertman.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Here is the For the Love of Middle Grade (Part 2) starter pack, for anyone looking for educators, librarians, authors, or other MG lovers to follow. (Part 1 is in my profile) go.bsky.app/2kymhkp

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Signed CLASS SET of Louder Than Hunger by Author John Schu. @mrschureads.bsky.social is the author of the picture books This Is a School, This Is a Story, Ruthie Rose's Big Idea, as well as the New York Times best seller Louder Than Hunger. #kidlit

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The Kidlit for Los Angeles auction starts TODAY—all in relief of fire efforts. ❤️‍🩹 I'm offering a 50 page MG ms critique + up to a one-hour AMA ("Ask Me Anything") call. Over 300 incredible items to bid on in support of my heart home. ❤️ www.32auctions.com/organization...

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MG Critique and Call with Author Mae Respicio

Auction item 'MG Critique and Call with Author Mae Respicio' hosted online at 32auctions.

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Jen Gennari @jengennari.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

It's getting close to dinnertime (west coast) but I want to tell you about two MG books I looooved: Shoutout to @maerespicio.bsky.social and @choldenko.bsky.social #kidlitchat

Isabel in Bloom and The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Brainstorming an antagonist for my upcoming (unannounced 🥰) #MG novel! If you know anyone whose first name would be PERFECT for a villain 😅👀... drop it in the comments. 😆

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Amanda Hunt @thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

If ur participating in the @bookriot.bsky.social #readharder challenge, here’s a template to use to track ur #books bit.ly/readharder25 #library #books #tlsky #skybrarians #bookrecommendations #librarian #readerscommunity #librarians

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Canadian educators! I'm eligible to apply for a grant to visit your school (in person for GTA or virtual elsewhere). If you're interested in hosting a visit for your school (my books/visits are best for 5th-8th graders) shoot me a DM (first come, first served).

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

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MG Critique and Call with Author Mae Respicio

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

🎉Everyone please join us with hearty congratulations and many rounds of applause for ABLA's newest associate agent, the wonderful @analiacabello.bsky.social!🎉 She is now OPEN to queries, and you can find her full agent page here

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

RIP, David Lynch. One of my favorite star sightings ever: A friend and I were stuck at a busy crosswalk in Westwood and no one was stopping. Finally, a guy in a giant black car (with a long line of cars behind him) stopped and waved us across. We knew it was him from his hair!

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Okay, let’s just be clear that so many normal, everyday Angelenos have been affected by the tragic fires—NOT just celebs. To say that you don’t care abt what’s happening bc “it’s just all fancy houses” shows ZERO understanding or empathy.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

SoCal friends: Many animal shelters are overwhelmed from people dropping off beloved pets they can't take with them as they flee. Please consider donating and fostering. Pasadena Humane is one such org. Contact your local animal orgs to see if they need help. pasadenahumane.org/eaton-canyon...

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

If you're in an evacuation zone in SoCal, please check in with any disabled/aging neighbors you have to see if they need help evacuating.

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Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

There is definitely no shortage of anxiety these days! 😅

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Jen Gennari @jengennari.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

And reading! I placed a bunch of library holds on upcoming MGs by @maerespicio.bsky.social ; Jason Reynolds; and @lisamooreramee.bsky.social ! I find reading a great escape and rest. #kidlitchat

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Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Think you need giant leaps to finish your novel? Nope. 🖋️ Microgoals like 750 words a day + a dash of accountability = your secret weapon for 2025 success. Baby steps, big wins. Let’s do this! #AmWriting #AuthorLife #writingcommunity #authorcommunity #publishing #publishingjourney bit.ly/3BS0HHH

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Microgoals, Not Resolutions

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