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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Revealing the cover to SOUL CAST, my debut YA Fantasy, in Times Square!! Pre-Order is available now everywhere books are sold! #booksky #blacksmy

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Blessed with another trip around the sun ☀️ 📸: Michael Roud

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

It’s Publishers Marketplace official🥹 My debut novel, SOULCAST, will be out summer 2027. It’s not only the book of my heart, but the book of my soul and I can’t wait to share it with readers #booksky #blacksky

The Publisher’s Marketplace Deal Announcement for Aaron’s debut novel, SOULCAST. It reports the sale of the series and reads: Actor and content creator Aaron Cole's SOULCAST, a debut fantasy pitched as Dante's INFERNO meets THE HUNGER GAMES and CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE and inspired by the Central African mythology of the underworld of Kalunga, in which a 16-year-old warrior infiltrates a dangerous competition to unlock a passage to the underworld and save his mother's soul from a death curse, but when the competition's trials become deadly, he must team up with a brooding enemy whose secrets may be the key to survival, to Jonah Heller at Peachtree Teen, in a two-book deal, for publication in summer 2027, by Natalie Lakosil at Looking Glass Literary & Media (world).

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Announcing new deals for @raecarson.bsky.social @theaaroncole.bsky.social @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social + more buff.ly/NFH6TZl

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Announcing new deals for @raecarson.bsky.social @theaaroncole.bsky.social @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social + more buff.ly/NFH6TZl

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

✨I'M GOING TO BE A PUBLISHED AUTHOR!✨ Thrilled to announce that I sold my debut fantasy series! It’s about a boy with blood magic who must compete in a deadly competition to save his mom’s soul from the Underworld. SOULCAST, the first book in the series, will be out in 2027!

Aaron’s announcement for his debut fantasy novel SOULCAST

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Will be supporting #1stLinePit over on IG📸! Drop your handles in the comments if you’d like a boost💫 #writingcommmunity www.instagram.com/aaronolatunj...

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Had so much fun this #PosterPit and am thankful for the love on my posts! Loved supporting all the amazing posters. I’m truly in awe of the #WritingCommunity’s talent.

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE x PERCY JACKSON 12 y.o. Félix gets body slammed to a parallel dimension where magic is real and his recently deceased mom is alive. But when a dark force threatens his new life, Félix must fight to stop it before it destroys both dimensions #PosterPit #MG #OS

A movie poster of Aaron’s MG Contemporary Fantasy, Félix Finch Gets Body Slammed to Another Dimension. In the picture, there are two versions of Felix from two different dimensions

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

HUNGER GAMES x COBAB x POWERLESS Inspired by Central Africa's Underworld of Kalunga A boy with dangerous magic must compete in a deadly competition to save his mom's soul from the Underworld, but his growing love for the Prince threatens to destroy the kingdom #PosterPit #Vague

A movie poster of Aaron's YA Fantasy, SoulCast, with the lead characters in the center. One is a Black warrior, the other is a Black Prince.

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

PERCY JACKSON meets SPIDER-VERSE 12 y.o. queer wrestler Félix Finch gets body slammed to a new dimension where magic’s real and his deceased mom is alive. But when a dark force threatens his new life, Félix must fight to stop it before it destroys both dimensions #QueerPit #OS

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

THE SONG OF ACHILLES x HUNGER GAMES Inspired by Central Africa's Underworld of Kalunga A boy with blood magic must compete in a deadly competition to save his mom's soul from the Underworld, but his growing love for the Prince threatens to destroy the kingdom #QueerPit #Vague #YA

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Thankful for the #QuestPit love yesterday! Had fun supporting everyone’s incredible stories. It feels full circle because this time last year, I was so nervous when I first pitched this project, but now it’s ✨Vague ✨👀

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

HUNGER GAMES x COBAB x POWERLESS Inspired by Central Africa's Underworld of Kalunga A boy with dangerous magic must compete in a deadly competition to save his mom’s soul from the Underworld, but his growing love for the Prince threatens to destroy the kingdom #Questpit #Vague

The main characters of Aaron’s Queer YA Fantasy that’s currently Vague 👀 and based on the Central African folklore of the Underworld of Kalunga

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

A picture of Aaron’s Middle Grade book, Félix Finch Gets Body Slammed to Another Dimension, with the main character spilt between two worlds

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

In honor of the last day of Pride Month, sharing art from my queer YA Fantasy book I’m still processing being ✨ Vague✨, but can’t wait for y’all to meet them soon🥹👀 #BookSky #BlackSky #PrideMonth

The main characters of Aaron’s Queer YA Fantasy book

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

It’s my birthday and im celebrating being vague 🥺😭

Aaron wearing a purple suit on a balcony

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Can’t believe I finally get to say this, but… ✨ Vague Publishing Post ✨

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

It’s official…the book of my heart is on sub🥹 ‘Félix Finch Gets Body Slammed Into Another Dimension’ has: 🔥Black Boy Joy 🔥LGBTQ + Rep 🔥Disabled Rep 🔥Black Girl Magic 🔥School Wrestling 🔥Caribbean Folklore 🔥Alternate Universes ✨Editors, plz contact my agent if interested✨ #booksky #blacksky

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

It's Black History Month and I’m officially on sub with two fantasy books starring Black boys

Artwork for Aaron’s MG contemporary fantasy book “Félix Finch Gets Body Slammed Into Another Dimension”. In the image, two versions of the main character, a Black tween named Félix, is suspended in a multicolored universe with his new magic ignited.

Artwork of the main character in Aaron’s fantasy book “SoulCast”. In the image, a Black teen with red hair ignites his blood magic in the Underworld of Kalunga.

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she' @theychey.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

wait wait am i about to get into reading fantasy WAIT

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The animation process for the art of 'Félix Finch Gets Body Slammed Into Another Dimension' #booksky #blacksky #addtoblacksky

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Had a great time this #QuestPit! I’m in awe of the #WritingCommmunity’s talent and am so excited for everyone’s stories. Thanks so much to the @questpit.bsky.social team for all that you do!

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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Kristine Ada Carter @kristineadacarter.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Exciting! Love the pitch!

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

ICYMI, I FINALLY revealed the title for my ‘Hunger Games meets Children of Blood and Bone’ inspired book that I’ve been teasing on here 🥹 #booksky #blacksky #addtoblacksky

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Artwork for Aaron’s YA fantasy novel, SOULCAST. In the image, the main character is in the midst of a deadly competition to save his mom’s soul from the Underworld. Next to him, the prince and his love interest is his prey.

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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Aaron Cole has a Book Deal! @theaaroncole.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

🚨TITLE REVEAL!🚨 I’m so excited to announce the title of my Central African inspired YA Fantasy book: SOULCAST It’s about a boy with dangerous blood magic who must compete in a deadly competition to save his mother’s soul, before it’s sacrificed to the Gods of the Underworld

Artwork of the main character in Aaron’s SoulCast Series. In the image, a Black teen with red hair ignites his blood magic in the Underworld of Kalunga.

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Sarah Raughley @sraughley.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

My very first starred review is for The Queen's Spade!! Thank you Booklist! #Booksky @epicreads.bsky.social @lookingglasslit.bsky.social

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David Dennis Jr @daviddennisjr.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I wrote about the biggest rap performance of all time, Kendrick’s positioning of anti-Drake-ness as part of a larger pro-Blackness and justice for Serena Williams andscape.com/features/gen...

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The subversive genius of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance

The Compton MC might have just given us the biggest rap performance ever

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Keith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Happy Black History Month! Kendrick Lamar, Sza, Serena Williams, and Samuel L. Jackson in the Super Bowl halftime show. And Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles up 24-0 at halftime. ✊🏾

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Eagles Nation @phleaglesnation.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

#SuperBowlLIX MVP- Jalen Hurts 🏆🦅

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 10/02/2025

From @theathletic.bsky.social: Serena Williams and Kendrick Lamar are both from Compton, but the meaning behind Williams’ appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show runs much deeper. It brings down the curtain on one of the more unlikely feuds in tennis culture. nyti.ms/4jOT6e9

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Serena Williams’ Super Bowl appearance with Kendrick Lamar ends a Drake tennis culture feud

The American tennis legend appeared at the Super Dome during Lamar's halftime show performance of his Drake diss track.

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r&b sirens @rnbsirens.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

kendrick lamar and sza performing "All The Stars" at the #SuperBowl

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 10/02/2025

that’s right.

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Steven Underwood @blaqueword.blacksky.app · 02/02/2025

This Black History Month, you'll be supporting Black Penned Stories. Follow this Starter Pack. This isn't DEI. It's Anti-Segregation. #BlackSky #BookSky go.bsky.app/Thz8U7e

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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 03/02/2025

Beyoncé has won Album of the Year for the first time ever at the #GRAMMYs .

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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 03/02/2025

‘Not Like Us’ by Kendrick Lamar wins the #GRAMMYs award for both Record and Song of the Year.

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Whitney Alese @thereclaimed.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Happy: Black history Black present Black future Black love Black joy Black health Black healing Black people Black community Black family Black kids Black culture Black creativity Black ingenuity Black legacy Black innovation Black liberation Black resistance Black existence ...month🖤

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Looking Glass Literary & Media🏳️‍🌈 @lookingglasslit.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

We are so thrilled to share that BROWNSTONE by Samuel Teer has won the 2025 Michael L. Printz Award!!✨🥇🎉 A huge congratulations to Samuel and his superb coming-of-age graphic novel that delves deep into contemporary complex topics, such as family, friendship, race, ethnicity, identity, and more!

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