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Alex Villasante

@magpiewrites.bsky.social
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Author of Lambda Award Winner, THE GRIEF KEEPER, short story writer, co-founder Latinx Storytellers Conference and LKBF. Pre-order FIREBLOOMS now 🧡🇺🇾🏳️‍🌈 linktr.ee/avillasante

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Alex Villasante @magpiewrites.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
First read of 2026!
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Eric Bell @ericbellwriter.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Do you want to get up to 4000 words of your children's novel/chapter book read? What about up to 1000 words of two picture books? If so, join the Kidlit Manuscript Workshop! You'll get feedback from your peers, including me! Why not make writing a priority in 2026? iamericbell.com#/kidlit-manu...
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Eric Bell: Writing Services
Official website for the author: books, services, events, and resources.
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Jennifer Robin Barr @jrbarr.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
I hope you picked up one of these beauties at #NCTE! Thank you Astra Publishing for sharing ARCs of THUNDER AND MERCY, and to @magpiewrites.bsky.social for the photo!
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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Did I mention I have a new book coming? I hope Mac Wears a Hat spreads joy and the love of a good hat to all. 🎩 Available for pre-order today, everywhere books are sold (U.S. and Canada). Thank you for your support. It means the world. 🔗: www.vickijohnsonwrites.com #littlebeebooks #gillianreid
Image of cover of Mac Wears a Hat and a quote from SLJ interview.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE. This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined. It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
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Ebony Elizabeth Thomas @ebonyteach.blacksky.app · 02/07/2025
This is utterly vile. Loomer is calling for ethnic cleansing and we need to say so, every single day, and stand in the way of this.
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Alex Villasante @magpiewrites.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Just a few of my fav moments from #ALAAC25!
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
See you today, ALA! I’m at the Books Unbanned booth giving away swag and talking about the Brooklyn Public Library’s program. You can catch me on two panels: one at 1 pm (where you can get a print toolkit!) and one at 230 pm.
Picture of black and white buttons. They say “I unban books,” with a QR code. Image of a spiral bound book. It says “Freedom to read teen advocacy toolkit.”
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A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
A lot of kids need books. A lot of those kids sign their emails to authors “some random kid.” Maybe before you ban books, you should talk to the kids about how they feel. That’s what protecting kids would look like. Not taking away books that help them feel seen while you ignore them. 👍🏻
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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
These YA Novelists Celebrate Queer, Fat Characters buff.ly/pfxvf2a
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Alex Villasante @magpiewrites.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Thrilled to receive my first starred review from PW for FIREBLOOMS!🧡
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Katherine Locke @katherinelocke.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
People don't know you can still die from asthma. A HS friend lost her twin to an asthma attack a few years ago. He had it right next to his truck. They didn't find him for hours. Asthma is a life-threatening condition and requires multi-step medication to manage it. They're trying to kill her.
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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
A surreal and wild announcement: I’m going on a book tour for WAKE THE WILD CREATURES in May, and I’ll be in conversation with some wondrous authors! Here are my stops: novaren.com/appearances/ @thenovl.bsky.social
Graphic announcing the in-person book tour for WAKE THE WILD CREATURES by Nova Ren Suma

Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 PM ET

A Novel Idea (Philadelphia, PA)

In conversation with NYT bestselling author EMILY X.R. PAN


Monday, May 5th at 6:00 PM ET

People’s Book (Takoma Park, MD)

In conversation with bestselling author ROBIN TALLEY
 

Tuesday, May 6th at 7:00 PM ET

Belmont Books (Belmont, MA)

In conversation with bestselling author and National Book Award winner MALINDA LO

 

Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM ET

McNally Jackson, Prince Street Location (New York, NY)

In conversation with #1 NYT bestselling author LIBBA BRAY

 

Thursday, May 8th at 6 PM CT

BookPeople (Austin, TX)

In conversation with KATE PENTECOST


Friday, May 9th at 7 PM CT

Barnes & Noble Houston Champions (Houston, TX)

In conversation with KATE PENTECOST

For the full schedule and more information visit novaren.com/appearances
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Katherine Locke @katherinelocke.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
FYI, MG & YA writers, @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social and I are teaching a mini class with @highlightsfound.bsky.social next week on short fiction! It's on 4/7 and 4/9, all virtual, and only $59. More info and registration here: highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/int...
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Intro to Writing Short Fiction: A Two-Night Mini for MG & YA Authors - Highlights Foundation
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Anne Appert (they/them) @anneappert.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Oh hey #transdayofvisibility. I’m here and trans! It’s hard being trans in this country right now (understatement), but I love being me and hope that the future is still bright. And I hope there are lots of queer books in my future. love to my enby partner in crime @adriakarlsson.bsky.social 🩷🤍🩵
Photo of a person with short, rainbow hair, big sunglasses and a light purple jacket standing in front of a tree. Picture of two people standing in front of cabins and a rainbow. One is embracing the other from behind and both are smiling
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cottonquiltsedi.bsky.social @cottonquiltsedi.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
My list of books by BIPOC authors releasing for teens & tweens in 2025 is growing.Please, support these authors.Buy their books.Request your library purchase them.Check them out from your libraries.Read them & talk to your friends about them online our in person. edicottonquilt.com/booklists/20...
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Booklist 2025
Jan1The Cook Who Defended Pearl Harbor: A Graphic Novel Biography of Doris “Dorie” Miller by Shawn Pryor, illustrated by Alessandro Valdrighi.  CapstoneDivya’s Supersecret Plan by Abhilasha Khatri …
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
A weekend reminder: they are working SO hard to quiet our voices because of the impact our voices have in creating change. keep writing.
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Alex Villasante @magpiewrites.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Got to do the cover reveal for this gorgeousness today❤️♥️🧡 FIREBLOOMS hits shelves 9/30/25 and I can’t wait for the world to meet Sebastián & Lu. Cover illustration by Kathe Butcher, design by Kelley Brady- thank you @penguinteen.bsky.social ♥️
Fireblooms by Alexandra Villasante book cover with two teens in profile holding each other in red, orange and gold color palette.
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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
On Sunday afternoon March 30, @ellenoh.bsky.social and I will be leading an online workshop, speaking to Texas high school students about how to safely fight back against book bans, censorship, and the erasure of identities under the current regime.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Library Funding Targeted in New Trump Executive Order: What It Means & What To Do Now bookriot.com/imls-executi...
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Library Funding Targeted in New Trump Executive Order: What It Means & What To Do Now
What the Executive Order slashing the Institute of Museum and Library Services means, how it will impact you, and what you should do right now to stop the cuts.
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cottonquiltsedi.bsky.social @cottonquiltsedi.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
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Shana Youngdahl @shanayoungdahl.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Join Me On Tour!
3/18 Saint Charles, Kisker Rd LIbrary
3/20 Saint Louis, The Novel Neighbors The Lobby at Union Station
3/27 Farmington, ME Thursday Island Reading Series 
3/28 Portland, ME PRINT: A Bookstore
4/10 Claremont, CA Scripps
4/12 El Dorado Hills, CA Face In A Book
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Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
You didn't think we were going to let the week of an Amazon boycott go by without highlighting one of the biggest things we do that they don't...Creative, personal, algorithm free, book recommendations! Who from #booksky needs a recommendation? What are you looking for?
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Alex Villasante @magpiewrites.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I do a lot of things in my day that I don't post about. call senators, sign petitions, rage cry and wake up terrified for people I love who this govt hates. I also keep this candle of Walter Mercado near me, for when a light, a miracle, a witness is needed. I'm gonna need more candles, arent I?
tall cylinder prayer candle with image of Astrologer Walter Mercado
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Tune into this week's episode of Hey YA, where @erica-eze.bsky.social and I talk about some of the most interesting new releases of March, this year's Summer Scares Selections, the FOREVER . . . adaptation, and more: bookriot.com/listen/ya-bo...
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That Cover Goes B-A-N-A-N-A-S: YA Books Out in March to TBR - BOOK RIOT
Get your hands on some of the best new YA books hitting shelves this month.
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Alex Villasante @magpiewrites.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Yeah, ok I already read an ARC of this gorgeous book-does not mean I won't be picking up my pre-order at my local bookshop when it launches next week- because I totally will. Pre-order your copy today!
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Jenn Baker (she/her) @jbakernyc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Action alert! Submit comments to state department to reject this BS exec order attacking the Transgender community. action.aclu.org/reg-action/h...
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Hands Off Our Passports: Stop Attacking Transgender Americans
The Trump administration is denying accurate passports to trans, intersex, and nonbinary people – so I’m joining the ACLU to fight back. Urge the State Department to reject this dangerous attack on ou...
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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
The RI chapter of AABB has helped author S0238, which if passed, will be the most comprehensive bill to protect the freedom to read in the NATION. Shout out to @jbradley.bsky.social & Padma Venkatraman who are making this happen!!! @aabbri.bsky.social
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Justin LaLiberty @jlalibs.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Since we all should be currently boycotting Amazon, a reminder that Bezos owns Goodreads and there is a great, Black woman owned, alternative that you can easily migrate to. Highly recommend. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...
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‘Reading is part of my identity’: the woman taking on Goodreads owner Amazon
Software engineer and developer Nadia Odunayo created the social media readers’ platform StoryGraph and its popularity has rocketed
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Camryn Garrett @dancingofpens.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Did you know... that Rita Williams-Garcia blurbed THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA? 😄 I'm so so honored that she called SENCA "engaging and enchanting." It's currently available for preorder!
The cover of my book! Two black girls are entering a portal to a village with older looking houses. There are green flowers and trees everywhere, and the city skyline in the background.A quote from Rita Williams-Garcia against a green background. It reads, "Enchanting and engaging, The Forgotten Summer of Seneca opens an entry into a little-known history, guaranteed to spark curiosity and imagination in readers everywhere." - Rita-Wlliams Garcia, Newberry Honor-winning author of One Crazy Summer.
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Boyds Mills @boydsmills.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
🌼 Spring magic in the air!
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Alex Villasante @magpiewrites.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
We’ve been plotting, planning- scheming GREAT things for this year’s conference *evil, yet adorable, laugh* so if you’re a Latinx creative looking for community, craft and industry access- look no further, amores 💜
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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
In an intense moment of scary unknowns and personal stress that I won't breathe into being by speaking aloud, I am reeling at some great news in my author life: My publisher is sending me on a BOOK TOUR for Wake the Wild Creatures. Friends, please come if you're in one of the cities I'm stopping in?
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Jenn Baker (she/her) @jbakernyc.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Petition demanding Mahmoud Khalil be released from DHS detention. actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
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Demand the Immediate Release of Palestinian Student Activist Mahmoud Khalil from DHS detention
On the evening of March 8, 2025, Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil was detained by the Department of Homeland Security. The arrest comes on the heels of the Department of State’s ann...
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Dahlia Adler 📚 @missdahlelama.dahliaadler.com · 07/03/2025
It's the first Friday of the month, which means... new Queer Romances post up on @smartbitches.bsky.social! smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/03/marc... Today's got hockey (x2!), F1, holiday prince hijinks, and a JUST KISS ALREADY trans historical I adored <3
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Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Amplifying for #EduSky and #BookSky!
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Meera Trehan @meeratrehan.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Hey DMV folks, hope to see you @peoplesbooktakoma.com at 5:00 today! ❄️❄️❄️
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Alex Villasante @magpiewrites.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Book people, book love makes me so happy. Happy enough to schlep out to NYC (on a school night!) to celebrate the launch of THE OTHER MARCH SISTERS with @lindaepstein.bsky.social @allymalinenko.bsky.social and @lizparkerwrites.bsky.social Can’t wait to dive into this beautiful book!
Alex Villasante holding a copy of the book THE OTHER MARCH SISTERSAlex Villasante and Linda Epstein smiling and holding a copy of the book THE OTHER MARCH SISTERSThe authors Linda Epstein, Ally Malinenko and Liz Parker standing in front of a large screen with their images and bookThe three authors, Ally Malinenko, Linda Epstein and Liz Parker standing together each holding a copy of THE OTHER MARCH SISTERS
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
✨UK Friends!✨ SALVACIÓN's UK release is currently 25% off at Waterstones from the 22nd through the 24th with the code: PREORDER25 SAL will be releasing on 6/16 in the UK and I can't wait! 🥰 www.waterstones.com/book/salvaci... #WPreorder
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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
“There are so many book bans happening right now, and it’s terrifying if you really pay attention to what that means for children’s right to read and learn—and for teachers and libraries,” - Amanda Gorman thegrio.com/2025/02/11/a...
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Amanda Gorman is not backing down to book bans as she pens a new children’s book
Four years after her historic inaugural poem, Amanda Gorman reflects on its impact, censorship, and her mission to uplift young voices.
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Federico Erebia @federicoerebia.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
As many as 1,360 CHILDREN have not been reunited with their PARENTS 6 yrs after the 1st Trump administration FORCIBLY SEPARATED THEM at the US border. Enforced disappearance [or torture] is A CRIME UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW. DON'T FORGET! KEEP AN EYE ON GUANTÁNAMO! www.hrw.org/news/2024/12...
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US: Lasting Harm from Family Separation at the Border
As many as 1,360 children have never been reunited with their parents six years after the United States government forcibly separated them at the US border, and US efforts to help separated families h...
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Anika Aldamuy Denise @anikaadenise.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Last days to bid on a 12x12 Picture Book Challenge membership! This year’s proceeds will support LKBF’s free literacy programs, as well as rebuilding school and classroom library shelves impacted by the California fires. events.readysetauction.com/latinxkidlit...
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Janae Marks @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
I donated a virtual school visit for the #lkbf25 Publishing Auction! Proceeds benefit the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, a 501(c)3 nonprofit literacy org. A portion will also go toward providing new books for schools impacted by the LA fires. The auction closes this Friday! bit.ly/lkbfauction25
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Celebrating the one year anniversary of Relit!!! This anthology is more timely than ever and I am so grateful to readers contributors and as always to @valentinolasso.bsky.social for the amazing cover! XOXO 🥰
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Andrew Karre @andrewkarre.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
A comprehensive and sobering update on the state of book banning right now from @malindalo.bsky.social. www.malindalo.com/blog/2025/2/...
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Banned Books Update: New Year, More Censorship — Malinda Lo
Since 2021 and as of today, Feb. 4, 2025, six of my seven novels and two anthologies including my work have been censored in 96 cases across 20 states.
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