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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Just wrote a message explaining why I might not eat much at a dinner out with “my stomach is often triggered by dairy and new situations”

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This time of year whenever I get an Out of Office reply, my brain automatically reads the email subject in my ghostiest voice: OOO until 9/28 👻

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Tomorrow marks two published picture books in three months! @andrewchacket.bsky.social kind enough to host me on his blog to talk more about The Legend of Leo (ill Mikel Valverde) & Pirate Baby (ill Susana Soto). Check it out www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac... @marblepress.bsky.social #kidlit

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The Backstory: THE LEGEND OF LEO

When I heard my local author friend, Monica Acker, had not one but two books releasing this year, I knew it was time to bring The Backstory back from hiatus to share the scoop on these wonderful title...

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Kids Con New England @kidscon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Kids Con Nov 14, 2026 South Portland, ME welcomes children's book author and educator, Monica Acker! Author of 'The Legend of Leo', 'Pirate Baby' and 'Brave Like Mom.' 🌼 monicaacker.com/ 🤩 Event Info & Tickets: Kidsconne.com/ New England's Favorite Comic Con for Kids! @monicaacker1.bsky.social

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

NEW PICTURE BOOK POSTCARD! From Leo (part dandelion, part lion, ALL ego)! This laugh-out-loud read-aloud proves even a weed can have delusions of grandeur. ROAR! THE LEGEND OF LEO: A DANDY-LION TALE Author: @monicaacker1.bsky.social Illustrator: Mikel Valverde Publisher: @marblepress.bsky.social

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Anything with ballet always captures me

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It's the book birthday for The Legend of Leo: A Dandy-Lion Tale 🎂 Meet Leo: part dandelion, part lion, all ego. This laugh-out-loud read-aloud proves even a weed can have delusions of grandeur. ROAR! @marblepress.bsky.social Mikel Valverde @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Tomorrow is pub day, but yesterday we celebrated at Whitelam Books. THE LEGEND OF LEO - This is the tale of Leo, an ordinary dandelion… “I beg your pardon! I am anything but ordinary. I am a dande-LION, king of all beings.” 🌼🦁💛 @marblepress.bsky.social Mikel Valverde - art #kidlit #picturebooks

Chalkboard sign on the sidewalk says Story Time Book Launch with author Monica Acker * Sunday June 28th, 3 PM

The Legend of Leo and Brave Like Mom books on display at the bookstore.

Monica Acker standing in front of window display of The Legend of Leo.

Monica Acker signing a copy of The Legend of Leo for a bookstore guest.

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Heidi Yates @heidikyates.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Monster Manners A to Z publishes on 8/18 with @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social and Barnes & Noble is currently running a pre-order sale. Yay! A great opportunity to grab a copy! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/monster-ma...

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Captain Underpants Are in the Dryer; We Don’t Have Time to Fold

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Brainstorming popular #kidlit graphic novel titles but for adults… I Survived: Putting the Kids to Bed

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Kiddo and I have birthdays 3 days apart and for her birthday she wants to collect all of the free birthday gifts from stores. We have Starbucks and Crumbl on our last. Where else should we go/sign up for?

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

May you all be as excited by January 1st as my 10 year old who just yelled “HOOPLA!” because she can download 5 new books. Happy New Year!

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Hey friends. Teenager would love a typewriter, preferably in a shade of blue or green. for her birthday. Any recommendations?? #giftHelp #writers

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a cartoon of snoopy holding a piece of paper

Alt: a cartoon of snoopy typing and then holding a piece of paper

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Thank you! Kudos to team’s wonderful editor for the title.

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

This is me too. I’m trying to find my footing more on Instagram. Posts are more intentional and less of the first thought that hits my mind, but maybe that’s ok.

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Many more favorites. Miss Nelson Is Missing, Chocolate Moose for Dinner and I remember the first “big book” I read in third grade was The Last of the Great Wangdoodles. Then anything by Avi

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I have such fond memories of books coming in the mail from the Parents Magazine book club. I particularly loved books about this duck. I remember stressing with him as he thought he was late and the relief of discovering the party was the next day.

A duck in an overcoat and hat carries a present on a book cover for Henry’s Important Date.

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kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

TOPIC: What were your own favorite books from childhood? (Extra points if they're in the same genre you create now.) Do you ever revisit them for inspiration? #kidlitchat

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Love this! It is all about the voice I hear too.

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

100% agree. The story seems to dictate to me how it wants to be written.

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Slightly diminish a book Wuthering Sea Level

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Join me at the Baltimore Book Festival this Sunday, September 14. Making a Difference Starts with Me Sun, September 14 at 1pm Kids Stage at 30th St (Corner of Barclay & 30) @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Phaea Crede @phaeacrede.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

We've all heard of unboxing books but now Pragmatic Mom is bringing us BOXING BOOKS!!

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Sad to come home early, but so glad I went! Squam Lake with @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social was amazing! It was the perfect fall writing reset. (And you can’t beat those views!) #amwriting #KidLit

A blue couch with a rattan arm is next to a wooden end table. On the wooden end table a small lamp shines its light on a silver laptop and red cup of tea. Behind the couch is a window and the trees and lake beyond.

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Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

I cannot wait for the writing retreat with @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social this weekend. Please all cross your fingers with me that my broken computer is fixed in time 🤞🏼

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