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Talking to a bookseller about books > talking to an AI generated book character about books

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hi all - can you help us out with a survey? Trying to put together some higher level education resources on comics and graphic novels in education. We’d super appreciate it! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Graphic Novels in the Classroom - Teacher Survey

Good day, would you be willing to provide insights regarding your use of graphic novels in the classroom and your interests in pursuing additional education to learn more? This survey is part of a re...

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Book People RVA @bookpeoplerva.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sip and Sign: Meet and Greet with Local Virginia Authors at Hardywood Brewery What goes better with a good brew than a book? Meet a group of local Virginia authors at Hardywood Brewery: West Creek for the chance to learn about and purchase their novels and even get them personalized. This Sunday!

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

@metallowrites.bsky.social is a fresh voice in YA. I loved her debut, Reasons to Hate Me, and her new book continues her stellar work. I can't wait to hand Hearts on the Table to readers who like twists and turns in their historical fiction, with a delightful nod to Shakespeare. A winner. #YAlit

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It is long past time for Virginia to stand up to the bully in the White House.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

RVA friends - lots going on at @bookpeoplerva.bsky.social this month. Join us!

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thank you @mackidssl.bsky.social for the opportunity to create this Educator's Guide for Be the Acorn by Jason Douglas Griffin. It explores emotional regulation and contains STEM activities for learning about trees. Preschool - elementary. #pblit www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/wp-content/u...

Cover of Educator's Guide for Be the Acorn by Jason Douglas Griffin

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

So proud to have several guides on this list. Happy Back to School! #kidlit

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

What a joy to develop the educator guide for this beautiful new picture book about breathing through the hard stuff and letting go of perfection. Thank you @lizziebrooks.bsky.social for the opportunity! #pblit #educatorguide #shamelesspromotion

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Thank you @lizziebrooks.bsky.social for the opportunity to create an educator guide for Imperfectly Perfect Posey, helping preschool and early elementary teachers integrate mindfulness and movement into the day: www.lizziebrooksbooks.com/educator-gui... #pblit #EducatorGuides

Cover for educator guide for Imperfectly Perfect Posey by Lizzie Brooks, illustrated by Enni Heikura. Guide created by Sara Hudson for the author.

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 26/08/2026

Imagine if Elon gave even a fraction of his wealth like Dolly did—to help people read, to get a leg up, to help combat racism, to help science, etc. Be a Dolly in a sea of tech dude bros with names like Elon.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Hear all about How a Bear Became a Book by @annettepimentel.bsky.social, illustrated by Faith Pray. Annette's words and Faith's art work together seamlessly to create a unique and beautiful story, much like the collaboration between Milne and Shepard. www.npr.org/2026/08/22/n... #pblit #NPR

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In which 'Winnie-the-Pooh' turns 100

In 1926, author A.A. Milne and illustrator Ernest H. Shepard published Winnie-the-Pooh. Now, a new kids' book — How a Bear Became a Book — celebrates their collaboration.

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · 20/08/2026

We should all read more. And shop at indie bookstores more. And support public libraries more. And discuss books together more.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

@jessedougherty.bsky.social with another beautiful baseball story. Come for the story of almost reaching your dream - stay for whiffle ball, popsicles, and Matchbox cars. Oh the poetry of baseball. Nicely done, Jesse and Donovan.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

An engaging and important book. I had the privilege of creating educator materials for it. I hope the book finds its way to many classrooms. Here's a link to the educator guide, free to all from @bluedotkidspress.bsky.social: www.bluedotkidspress.com/_files/ugd/c... #mglit #mgnonfiction

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

RVA folks - mark your calendar! Should be a great time.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A YA book that just sings. Flawed, messy characters with crisp, fresh voices. Authentic neurodiversity representation in a narrative that moves. Honest questions without pat answers. A pitch perfect conversation about consent. @metallowrites.bsky.social can flat write. Don't miss this one.

Cover of Reason to Hate Me by Susan Metallo. (Unfortunately, I don't have the book so I can't check the cover artist. Sorry!)

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Sharon Parrott @sharonparrott.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

In the face of the child hunger crisis unfolding in plain sight, Chair Boozman’s farm bill proposal falls short on SNAP, despite including a step in the right direction, and further changes are needed before the legislation moves forward.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Bookish folks: Support your local indie bookstore and local authors by going to author events. Please. There is simply no substitute for showing up - and they are fun! Here are four established local authors at an event for a debut author, welcoming her into the community. #GoodKarma

At Book People in Richmond, VA - Elizabeth Becker, author of Moonlight Healers; Meg Medina, author of Graciela in the Abyss and many more; Stacy Hackney, author of The Primrose Murder Society; Kris Coronado, author of The Lighthouse Ladies; in support of Cali Adeline, author of People Watching in the Desert

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Looking for a way to ease into reading the classics? 🧐📚Check out these graphic novel adaptations of some of our favorite classic novels including A WRINKLE IN TIME by Madeleine L’Engle, TUCK EVERLASTING by Natalie Babbitt, and SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson. tinyurl.com/yuhv7446 #kidlit

On the left side is crumpled purple paper with a note that reads "Teacher's Guides Graphic Novel Classics." On the right is a crumpled white paper displaying the cover of the following graphic novels: A WRINKLE IN TIME, TUCK EVERLASTING, and SPEAK.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Thank you @jilanne.bsky.social for creating this beautiful book, weaving together a mom's story in verse with her daughter's sharp prose. I am a sucker for a voice-y book and Xyla crackles with one of the freshest voices I've read in years. A much needed mirror book for rural kids. #mglit

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Something new! A discussion and activities guide in support of @dianedebrovner.bsky.social's school visits for Roxie in Color. It uses themes from the book and her presentation and works with students who haven't read the book yet. #Kidlit authors - let me know if I can help you, too. #mglit #pblit

Post Author Visit Discussion and Activity Guide for Diane Debrovner's school visits for Roxie in Color.

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Sharon Parrott @sharonparrott.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This is a crisis unfolding in plain sight. Read my full statement on House Republicans’ budget resolution that ignores the urgent need to help low-income families who are losing SNAP afford groceries: www.cbpp.org/press/statem...

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Republicans’ Fast-Track Budget Process Ignores Families Losing Help Affording Groceries

At least 1.5 million fewer children — and more than 4.5 million fewer people overall — are receiving SNAP food assistance after congressional Republicans and President Trump enacted unprecedented...

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

RVA’s book community is the best. #FReadom

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

@kaine.senate.gov - You sit on the committee that has this garbage legislation. Now is the time for leadership. Stop this nonsense now. #LetLibrariansDoTheirJob #FReadom

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A fantastic evening building community against book banning. Thanks to everyone who participated.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Oh my. I didn't want it to end. I could listen to Silas House's lilting Kentucky drawl read his crystalline poetry for the rest of my days. Treat yourself - even if you think you don't like poetry. Because you will love this poetry.

Sepia toned audiobook cover of All These Ghosts by Silas House

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

So, this year's @mlb.com Home Run Derby is on Netflix. And Rob Manfred is confused about why he is having trouble growing the game... #ShowTheDingers

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

@fuse8.bsky.social highlights the great work coming from smaller presses. I had the good fortune to work on the educator guide for Borders from @bluedotkidspress.bsky.social - a beautifully produced book that addresses complex issues in an engaging way.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Proud to work in an independent bookstore that supports local authors.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Loved this one! @kellyyang.bsky.social's adult debut asks deep questions about aging and ageism, misogyny, and the responsibility of women to lift up other women. There is a strong child-of-an-immigrant story line. The Take and Front Desk would make a great adult-child companion read!

Cover of The Take by Kelly Yang - bright blue with a yellow flower and an orange flower that seem to be in movement.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Read about the thriving indie bookstore scene in #RVA (including my favorite indie @bookpeoplerva.bsky.social) and then make time to visit your local bookshop. Chat about books, browse the shelves, maybe even make a purchase. Trust me - you'll leave with a smile. #ShopLocal

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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Now-annual reminder that if you're at ALA and someone you don't know begins asking you weird questions about book bans and censorship...and they're wearing glasses...they may, in fact, be recording you.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

@joannahowrites.bsky.social and @katemessner.com show what it means to uplift young readers and those who write for them. They are true ambassadors.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

One easy act of resistance is to buy your audiobooks from @libro.fm instead of...you know...that other guy. Every purchase supports independent bookstores like @bookpeoplerva.bsky.social and the folks at Libro.fm are great. #ShopLocal #SupportIndies #NoBillionairesHere

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We didn’t get here because of “divisive” politics. We got here because fascism and racism and misogyny and Christian nationalism…

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Central Virginia friends - Join us! #Freadom

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Go ahead and judge a book by its cover. Land by Maggie O'Farrell is as hauntingly beautiful and layered as the cover artwork. At times deeply sad, it is a story of family, loss, and redemption. I loved it. #ShopLocal #IrishSad #OnShelvesNow @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

Cover of Land by Maggie O'Farrell showing what appears to be layers of cut/torn paper in deep jewel tones

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Book People RVA @bookpeoplerva.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We are BIG fans of Topher and Tony here at Book People! Come hear about Tony's new novel on Saturday, June 6, at 1:00.

Book launch for Tony Gentry's Covenant City, in conversation with Katy Munger, June 6, 1-3pm at Book People in Richmond.

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Sara Hudson @saraphudson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy Book Birthday to ROXIE IN COLOR, by Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka, with the beautiful cover by Erwin Madrid. A compelling story of a seventh grader navigating her life in a family with blind parents and in a new school as a seventh grader. I loved it!! #mglit

Cover of ROXIE IN COLOR by Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka, cover art by Erwin Madrid. Cover shows 7th grader, Roxie, and her family's dog, Nash. Title letters are filled with pointillism in rainbow colors.

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