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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 8h

And now... Elizabeth Acevedo wins the Kirkus Prize for ANGER IS ONLY A SHADOW... absolutely incredible!

Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

**New Picture Book Alert** Congratulations to Newbery Honor winning author @kylelukoff.bsky.social on the release of his latest picture book, THE VICIOUS CYCLE: A STORY OF HEALING with illustrations by Priscilla Tey. Welcome to the World! theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/the-viciou...

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THE VICIOUS CYCLE is Kyle Lukoff's BEST Picture Book Ever!

A New Instant Classic Picture Book is Here

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

He’s telling us in real time he will do anything — anything — not to lose the midterm elections. January 6th was the darkest and most consequential moment in the history of the nation.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Just imagine if a Black president with a Muslim sounding name who one time wore a tan suit ever made a glib or not-so-glib comment about approving of Iran bombing San Diego and Los Angeles. MAGA, Republicans, and Fox News would’ve Benghazi-ed it for the next decade.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Thank you for posting about Banned Books Week. Now please commit to contacting your representatives regularly and implore them to protect book access and the right to read. Please commit to attending a local school board meeting and implore the members to protect book access and the right to read.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

VOTE Choosing not to vote in the midterm elections is a choice. Choosing not to vote is a vote for Trump and his regime of monstrous evildoers. We can do something about this. We can start to right these wrongs and undo their cruelty. It's up to us. All of us. No one is coming to save us. VOTE

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Thanks to the Newburgh Free Library in the Ramapo Catskill Library System, I have my reads for the week! Looking forward to reading ABSENT by Rex Ogle and MIND VS. MACHINE by Steve Sheinkin and Maurice Ashley and art by Thien Pham.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

**COVER REVEAL -- ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to School by Raul the Third** Yes, @raulthethird.bsky.social!! The sixth picture book in his Eisner Award Nominated World of ¡Vamos! series, is coming soon. Learn all about the new book and the series here: theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/cover-reve...

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COVER REVEAL -- ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to School by Raul the Third

A New Picture Book is Coming Soon!

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I am so glad I’m reading THE DISAPPEARERS by Marlon James. I’ll also be so glad when I’m done. An essential ordeal.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

WOW!! Congratulations to Elizabeth Acevedo, winner of the 2027 Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature! The winner receives a medallion, certificate, and check for $50,000 at a public ceremony next year!

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

And just like that, ACCOUNTABLE by @dashkaslater.bsky.social, one of the most important non-fiction books written this century for teen readers is more relevant than ever. We shouldn’t be banning these books. We should be demanding that young people have access to these books. Books save lives.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

**SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson** And just like that, one of the most important young adult novels of all-time — one that address sexual assault and rape — is more relevant than ever. Young people MUST have access to these books. Books save lives. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/banned-spe...

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BANNED: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

An Update on What’s Currently Happening in Iowa

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Cornell University-- Share the Essays. According to the lawsuit, the defendants were offered the opportunity to mitigate their conduct by submitting essays to the University. Cornell University — Share the Essays Now.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

**Cover Reveal Time-- IT BEGINS WITH THE END by Samira Ahmed** New York Times bestselling author @samiraahmed.bsky.social has a teen novel coming out, IT BEGINS WITH THE END. The book is historical fiction (set during World War II) and a novel in-verse. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/cover-reve...

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Cover Reveal -- IT BEGINS WITH THE END by Samira Ahmed

A New Teen Novel is Coming Soon!

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A Pretty (Very) Cool Offer from @dansantat.bsky.social! To celebrate the release of book 2 in his SASHIMI middle grade graphic novel series, Caldecott Medalist and National Book Award winner Dan Santat is launching an old school, snail mail newsletter! theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/dan-santat...

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Dan Santat is Launching an Old School, Snail Mail Newsletter!

A Very Special Offer from Dan

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

** Cover Reveal -- I NEED MY LEWIS ** @laurelsnyder.bsky.social and @verabrosgol.bsky.social have a delightful new picture book coming out in March. Be sure to check out the cover reveal and cool interview over on our Substack. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/cover-reve...

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Cover Reveal -- I NEED MY LEWIS by Laurel Snyder and Vera Brosgol

A New Picture Book is Coming Soon!

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A Reintroduction Last month, @theauthorvillage.bsky.social Village launched our own Substack, The Author Village Voice. We hope you’ll consider checking us out. Perhaps become a (paid) subscriber. Support authors. Support book access. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/introducin...

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Cover Reveal -- I NEED MY LEWIS by Laurel Snyder and Vera Brosgol

A New Picture Book is Coming Soon!

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Books I read in middle school: The Dead Zone Ball Four Alive The Bronx Zoo Cujo Stop coddling middle schoolers. Let them read what they want to read. Books open minds and hearts. Books save lives. Stop banning books.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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Dan Santat is Launching an Old School, Snail Mail Newsletter!

A Very Special Offer from Dan

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hanging last summer with our friends — the Barenaked Ladies — who sang the Canadian national anthem at the Buffalo Bills NFL game tonight. Much respect! Well done!

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

**Why Preordering Books Matter** Ever wonder why authors constantly encourage readers to preorder their upcoming releases? Because they really make a difference. Using our upcoming upper middle grade novel TOO BIG TO SAY as the example, I explain how. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/why-preord...

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Why Preorders Matter

(Or Why I Need You to Preorder a Copy of TOO BIG TO SAY)

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Nazis banned books. Banning books is the precursor to eradication and eliminationism.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to National Book Award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo on the release of ANGER IS ONLY A SHADOW, her new young adult novel, which has already been nominated for the Kirkus Prize! www.harpercollins.com/products/ang...

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Choosing neutrality is choosing a side.

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

**A New Book from Dashka Slater -- THE WILD SEASON** Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social -- the author of The 57 BUS and ACCOUNTABLE -- on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON. This one's not to be missed! www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dashk...

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On this date 25 years ago, Tuesday September 11, 2001, I was in Manhattan with these middle schoolers. At the time, I was teaching eighth grade at P.S. 333 in the New York City Public Schools. When we learned what was happening, we all huddled into my classroom to share the news with the students.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Got my COVID shot today. Got my flu shot today. Science is real.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON. To learn the origin story and all about this super cool book, check out this post: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Dashka Slater -- New Release: The Wild Season

**New Release Alert**

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

**BANNED** One of the most important young adult novel's ever -- SPEAK by @halseanderson.bsky.social -- is banned in Iowa. Last month, Laurie posted on social about what’s been happening. Please take a moment to learn about this. Books save lives. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/banned-spe...

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BANNED: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

An Update on What’s Currently Happening in Iowa

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

**Introducing -- The Author Village Voice** Today, we are nine! The Author Village began on this day back in 2017. Amazing! We’re launching our own Substack today! I hope you’ll check it out, help spread the word, and consider subscribing. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/introducin...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

**Why Preordering Books Matter** Many authors repeatedly encourage readers to preorder their upcoming releases. Why? Because preorders really make a difference. Using our upcoming upper middle grade novel TOO BIG TO SAY as the example, I explain how. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/why-preord...

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Why Preorders Matter

(Or Why I Need You to Preorder a Copy of TOO BIG TO SAY)

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

One of the most important young adult novel's ever written -- SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson -- is banned in Iowa. Last month, Laurie posted on social about what’s been happening. Please take a moment to learn about this situation. Books save lives. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/banned-spe...

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BANNED: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

An Update on What’s Currently Happening in Iowa

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

In case you missed this from last week, @theauthorvillage.bsky.social has started its own Substack. Please check it out and consider subscribing.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

A really cool virtual author visit opportunity from two-time Newbery Medalist @erinentrada.bsky.social.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It is morally indefensible for publishers to claim 100%.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

**The Rights Stuff** Congratulations to @sayantani.bsky.social on your new book deal for DAUGHTER OF THE SUN, her first young adult fantasy novel which is scheduled for release in winter of 2028. Huzzah!! Read about all the exciting details here: theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/sayantani-...

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Sayantani DasGupta -- The Rights Stuff!

A New Deal for Sayantani DasGupta

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It is morally indefensible for publishers to claim 100%.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 03/09/2026

Looking forward to this collaboration between @philbildner.bsky.social & @mikecurato.bsky.social & preordering today! Hope you'll read Phil's great post about why you should, too - and why preorders are important!

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Please help spread the word about (and subscribe to) The Author Village's Substack. Today's post is about a special virtual author visit opportunity from two-time Newbery Medal-winner @erinentrada.bsky.social and her new book THE SECOND LIFE OF SNAP. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/the-second...

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The Second Life of Snap and The Global Read Aloud

An Extra Special Program from Erin Entrada Kelly

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

**Six Months From Today -- TOO BIG TO SAY Arrives** Please consider preordering a copy (or copies) of our upper middle grade novel TOO BIG TO SAY. @mikecurato.bsky.social and I are partnering with HIGH FIVE BOOKS, an inclusive kids’ bookstore in Massachusetts. highfivebooks.org/products/too...

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Too Big to Say

Heartfelt illustrated novel about two friends making tough decisions on a hiking adventure. Perfect for fans of The Trouble with Heroes and Hey, Kiddo.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

**Introducing -- The Author Village Voice** This week, @theauthorvillage.bsky.social turns nine, and we're starting a Substack for our book creators, educators, and librarians. Please check it out, spread the word (if you're so inclined), and maybe even subscribe! theauthorvillage.substack.com

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

So many of us will always remember where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news. We will always love you.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly. Thank you. You kicked ass as a human being. A hero and role model who truly made the world a better place. A life well-lived.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Because I listened to the entire Way Down in the Hole pod, every time Stringer Bell comes on screen, I hear @jemelehill.bsky.social’s voice in my head calling him a Fuck Boy. Makes me smile every time. Thanks, Jemele!

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Shock gloves do not belong in schools. Full stop.

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Just dropping a quick post to let you know that I’ve spoken to @mychal3ts.bsky.social. He’s getting the help he needs and appreciates all your love and support.

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