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jen rofé @jenrofe.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

AUTHORS! Do not, without the explicit permission of an illustrator, upload the art from your book into any AI system to create content like trailers for your book. I cannot believe this needs to be said AND HERE WE ARE.

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The nationwide book ban bill is now entering the House of Representatives for consideration. Here's everything you need to know about HR 7661, including next steps to take in helping defeat this anti-LGBTQ, anti-intellectual, pro-voucher bill before it goes any farther: bookriot.com/hr7661-advan...

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The Nationwide Book Ban Bill Moves to the House: How to Take Action Now

The nationwide book ban bill, HR 7661, has progressed out of committee and into the House. Here's what you need to know to take action.

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Loved getting to share an evening with you!

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Dean Gloster @deangloster.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Tonight we had pizza dinner with @michaelleali.bsky.social, author of the wonderful, big-hearted pizza-themed MG THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES. (And, no, this post is not metafiction)

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Thank you, Karen! I loved getting to do this interview with you!

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Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

New! Interview with award-winning middle grade author @michaelleali.bsky.social where he talks about his book MATTEO and juggling multiple projects. We also discussed MG books by Mark Oshiro, Shaun David Hutchinson, Terry J Benton-Walker & Heather Murphy Capps www.karenbmccoy.com/matteo-by-mi...

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Lorie Barber 🚫👑 @barberchicago.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

VERY excited to learn about Bridging the Gap in Teen Lit from the wonderful @michaelleali.bsky.social & an organization that’s new to me, @youngteenlit.bsky.social! #ABAchildrensinstitute

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Middle Grade Coast-to-Coast @mgcoast2coast.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Looking for books to foster #mentalhealthawarenessmonth conversations? Check out WE ARE NOT ALONE by @katrynwrites.bsky.social in this hopeful story about a recent cancer survivor finding new friends and moving on from grief. #mentalhealth #middlegrade #mglit #kidlit #EduSky #TLSky

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Olivia Dade @oliviawrites.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I’m a HarperCollins author, and I signed this letter in support of IMLS and librarians and library staff.

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Chelle de Notte @chellethebelle.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.

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Jacqueline West @jacquelinewest.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States. #libraries #librarians #library #books #amreading (Thanks to @michaelleali.bsky.social for the leadership.)

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J. Anderson Coats (she/her) @jandersoncoats.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I signed both as an author and a library worker. We show up for you and your freedom to read every day, in large ways and in small ways. An organization like HarperCollins that has a loud voice should be showing up for the freedom to read whenever and however it can.

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Ruby Lang, Opal Wei, Mindy Hung @rubyopalmindy.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I'm a HarperCollins/Harlequin author and I'm one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

There are three images. The first image says, “I signed the open letter to HarperCollins leadership urging them to support libraries.” Then, it has arrows point to the next to images with the words “Read the letter.”

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Thank you for the reminder! I will add now.

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Two of my books are through HarperCollins. And yes. I am one of these 1350 signatures. (Thank you, Michael, for organizing.)

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Olivia Waite @oliviawaite.com · 28/05/2025

I’m a HarperCollins author (my Feminine Pursuits series is with Avon, a HC imprint) and I signed this letter in support of IMLS and librarians and library staff.

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Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I'm a HarperCollins author and I signed this letter.

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

We ask for solidarity in this fight for freedom of speech and access to books and the necessary goods that libraries provide communities nationwide. #libraries #librarians #library #books #amreading

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

We ask HarperCollins to explain why they refused to publicly support IMLS alongside their fellow publishers. We ask HarperCollins to state how they will support libraries and access to books moving forward.

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.

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rachel elliott @okieelliott.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

In 2022, @michaelleali.bsky.social and i met in a video green room as part of an online Pride book promo event from HarperCollins. He’s a super guy and i’m so proud to join him by signing this letter to HarperCollins, asking them to support libraries and free access to books.

To Whom It May Concern at HarperCollins:
On April 3, 2025, Penguin Random House,
Hachette Book Group, Macmillan Publishers, Simon & Schuster, and Sourcebooks sent a letter to Congress in support of the Institute of Library and Museum Services (IMLS) following Executive Order 14238, signed on March 14, which calls for the dismantling of IMLS.
HarperCollins is notably missing from this list of publishers. We want to know why and what HarperCollins will do to defend IMLS and all libraries moving forward.
We call upon HarperCollins to stand unequivocally with their publishing counterparts in support of libraries and the necessary funding that they require. Not signing this letter sends a silent and contrary message about the importance of libraries and their role in our society.
As a leader in the publishing industry, it is imperative that you reconsider your lack of support and vocally oppose Executive Order 14238. Not signing this letter is an insult to your employees, your authors, librarians who champion the books you publish, and your many readers who depend on libraries for access.

On March 1, 2011, in a letter to librarians over concerns about e-books, HarperCollins articulates:
"HarperCollins is committed to libraries and recognizes that they are a crucial part of our local communities. We count on librarians reading our books and spreading the word about our authors' good works." We hope that this belief and commitment remains true, especially as something far more dire than the advent of e-books threatens one of our most precious social resources.
After the London Book Fair in 2023, Jim Milliot of Publishers Weekly interviewed HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray. When asked about the "still-growing problem of book banning," Murray had this to say: "We need to ensure that our books are widely available ... and in as many library systems as possible so that readers can access all our books in some format in every zip code or postcode. Each publisher should strongly support their authors whose books are banned by speaking up and promoting those books in general markets and bookstores." We call on Murray to stand by his own professed principles, ensuring that books reach readers across the United States through our library systems.
We implore HarperCollins to stand with the other
Big Five publishers and Sourcebooks in this fight to support IMLS and the necessary funding that so many libraries depend upon to serve their communities.

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

So many great titles here! I can’t wait for next month!

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Still buzzin over this tbh.

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We saw a huge jump in sign ups in the last 24 hours. Now, nearly 1,200 individuals and organizations have added their names to the open letter. Thank you!! If you’re an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, educator, lit agent, or publishing professional, please join us!

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Thank you for signing and sharing!

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Thank you for signing and sharing!

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Thank you for signing and sharing!

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

We’re up to 430+ signatures. Will you sign?

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

If you’re an author, illustrator, lit agent, librarian, educator, bookseller, or industry professional, please complete this form to add your name to the letter. Stand with libraries. Thank you in advance. 🙏 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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SIGNATURES NEEDED: Open Letter to HarperCollins

On April 3, 2025, Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, Macmillan Publishers, Simon & Schuster, and Sourcebooks sent a letter to Congress in support of the Institute of Library and Museum Service...

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

400+ signatures and counting! Authors, illustrators, librarians, booksellers, lit agents, industry professionals—will you add your name?

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

It's hard to explain to people outside this fight that Texas is currently trying to ban kids from using public libraries... but they are; it's passed out of committee, and it's going to a floor vote. 🚨If you know ANYONE in Texas it's time for them to call their reps and demand NO ON HB3225🚨

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Michael Leali @michaelleali.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

325+ signatures and counting! If you are an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, lit agent, publishing professional, educator—please sign and share this request. Please help support IMLS and the work of our library systems. 📚

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Lauren Magaziner @laurenmagaziner.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

JKR is 🗑️ and Harry Potter is not worth the nostalgia if it hurts trans folks… So try one of these (even better) books to fill that hole in your heart! Similar vibes (magic, friendship, found family, and/or boarding school) but significantly more inclusive!! About 2/3rds of these authors are queer:

A graphic of book covers—books to read instead of Harry Potter. The nine books are:
Wilderlore
The Marvellers
Nevermoor
Amari and the Night Brothers
A World Worth Saving
Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
Witchlings
The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy
The Incorruptibles

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