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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Announcing new deals for @gracewuertz.bsky.social @markdoesstuff.bsky.social + more buff.ly/2WLZZeN

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Some book news! I’m so excited to share this long-kept secret with the world and hope you’ll join the adventure of SEARCH FOR THE UNICORN in 2028! @charlesbridge.bsky.social @cicchese-art.bsky.social

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Getting all packed up for #NESCBWI. Hope to see you there!

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Tonight I attended my seventh-grader’s opt-in book discussion and dinner night where students and parents read HOME AWAY FROM HOME by Cynthia Lord. Gathering around kidlit, watching kids get super into it, witnessing the excitement and community around a book — yup, did my heart good.

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Some of my favorites in no particular order: Carole Boston Weatherford, Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Donna Barba Higuera, Grace Lin, Yuyi Morales, Lauren Wolk, Gary Schmidt, Rajani LaRocca… so many more!!!

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Let’s make believe that we get to pick our next children’s literature ambassador. Who are some of your top contenders? Whose work do you and your young readers love? Let’s shine a light on them!

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

July 4th, 2025: The audiobook I’m listening to. The claws-ready dessert I made.

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

My kids have mastered the art of terrifying toy shadow pranks. How’s your summer going? 😂

Shadow of lion attacking saber toothed cat on child’s bedroom wall

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Spotted a drag show and banned books free library in Portland, Maine last night. ❤️🌈📚

Mobile free library of banned books in Portland Maine.

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

So many little things that annoy me normally that now I’m just content to exist with!

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

I’ve been on the road every day but one since last Friday, and I am basking in sitting on my living room floor listening to my son watch SpongeBob at the moment. 😆

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

(This is her play pen, not her regular enclosure!)

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

That moment a tortoise decides she wants to be a Ninja Turtle…

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Looking forward to the New England SCBWI (@newenglandscbwi.bsky.social) conference this weekend! I am presenting two workshops: one on picture book voice and one on research. Between those, a panel, and critiques, it’ll be a busy weekend. I am so excited to see everyone!

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Do not dismiss the importance of firing the person from a position of caretaking one of our nation’s most treasured institutions, one responsible for protecting and showcasing research and information and offering cataloging guidance for all libraries and books.

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Yesterday someone said to me “at least we get new leadership every 4 years & someone else gets a chance.” Of course, this isnt leadership. This is muscle-flexing. Of course, 4 yrs looks different when you spend them gutting the structures & people that stabilize us. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/u...

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Trump Administration Fires Librarian of Congress

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Julia E. Torres @juliaerin80.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Shameful. Devestating. I urge people who keep making excuses to look at this and stop letting others get away with looking away and carrying on with business as usual. Regardless of the title, she remains my Librarian in Chief. #Librarysky www.cnn.com/2025/05/08/p...

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Trump administration fires librarian of Congress | CNN Politics

The White House on Thursday notified Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden that she was removed from her position, a spokesperson for the Library of Congress told CNN.

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Keegan Osinski @keeganosinski.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Source: chicago.suntimes.com/religion/202...

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Keegan Osinski @keeganosinski.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

THE POPE'S MOM WAS A LIBRARIAN

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

In Maine there’s mud season. And then there’s mud season as a mother.

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

In celebration of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I’m doing a book giveaway for newsletter subscribers. FIVE winners can each pick one of my books to keep or to give to a favorite teacher, librarian, or child reader. Enter: carriefinison.com/giveaway Follow/like/tag a friend for bonus entries! ❤️ 📚

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Teacher Appreciation Giveaway 2025

This form is to enter Carrie Finison's Teacher Appreciation book giveaway. Please select one title from the list and enter the contact information requested below. Five winners will be chosen at ran...

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Federico Erebia @federicoerebia.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

This Friday May 9th, I will participate in a FREE read-a-thon featuring 20 acclaimed authors from across the US. Register with the QR codes in the video, or use these links: bit.ly/Read-In-am bit.ly/Read-In-pm @authorsabb.bsky.social @aabbri.bsky.social @portersqbooks.bsky.social #kidlit

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! I stopped and shopped at @highfivebooks.bsky.social today before returning home to Maine, and earlier this week I bought books from The Briar Patch in Bangor! What indie bookstores are you giving love? #independentbookstoreday

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day! Who’s celebrating?? And if you’re looking for a way to celebrate poetry AND pockets with kids, check out THE POCKET BOOK! Written by Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs, illustrated by Julia Breckenreid, published by Abrams Kids. #picturebook #poeminyourpocket

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

HB 324 would criminalize New Hampshire's K-12 educators, school libraries, and school boards. If this bill passes, they'll be able to arrest librarians over textbooks, art books, and literary classics in NH. action.everylibrary.org/oppose_hb324... via @everylibrary.bsky.social #nhpolitics

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SEND AN EMAIL: Take a Stand Against HB324 in New Hampshire

Together, we can protect New Hampshire’s students, educators, and school librarians from harmful and unnecessary legislation. Oppose HB 324 today!

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

A particular performance can certainly make or break it! I also have had occasions of being surprised to learn after listening to an audiobook that it was actually a verse novel and not prose 😂 #kidlitchat

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Of course! And that’s not to say it’s always easy to know 😉 it’s a great exercise to play and experiment with form in general and see how it changes a story! #kidlitchat

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I have a similar approach although sometimes I remind myself that poetry is intended to be performed and experienced so I do think audiobooks can be a powerful medium for it! #kidlitchat

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

When it adds to the story and draws out and illuminates elements of the story that would not exist with out it. It’s like any other part of the story— a character, plot, setting or particular scene— how does rhyme move the story forward? #kidlitchat

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I love the topic of poetry. Yes, I rely heavily on poetry when I write and have one published rhyming picture book, but a couple others in free verse. I often tell folks it’s my 1st writing language, what I learned and practiced most often, and so helpful for picture books. #kidlitchat

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Thanks for suggesting THE LOBSTER LADY! 🦞❤️🦞

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Is there anything better than seeing a kiddo curled up with your book? 😍 @charlesbridge.bsky.social

Child lying in rumpled bed surrounded by flower print sheets and stuffed animals reading the picture book I AM MADE OF MOUNTAINS by Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs and Vivian Mineker

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Samara Cole Doyon @samara-cole-doyon.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Bangor area folks, this is such an amazing chance to experience a phenomenal author!!

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Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

After years of attending the Literacy Tea hosted annually by the Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, being wowed by this massively fun, family-friendly, and beautiful event that celebrates both children’s books AND adult literacy, I am so honored to be the guest author this year! Join us April 6! #maine

Literacy Tea April 6, 2025 3-5pm at John Bapst Memorial High School in Bangor, Maine

Guest author Alexandra Hinrichs

Featured children’s book: THE LOBSTER LADY by Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs and Jamie Hogan, published by Charlesbridge

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