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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 21h

**A New Picture Book from Linda Sue Park** Congratulations to Linda Sue Park, author of the classic middle grade novel, A LONG WALK TO WATER, on the release of her new picture book, RUN. SING. DREAM. illustrated by Nik Henderson. Happy Book Birthday and Welcome to the World!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

"THE VICIOUS CYCLE is Kyle Lukoff's BEST Book EVER!" Congratulations to @kylelukoff.bsky.social on the release of his new picture book, THE VICIOUS CYCLE (illustrated by Priscilla Tey). Happy book birthday and 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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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

**New Book Alert** Congratulations to three-time Newbery Honor-winner and New York Times bestselling author @soontornvat.bsky.social and Sarah Mlynowski on the release of their new middle grade novel, THE LUCKIES: RUMOR HAS IT with art by Madi Wong. Lots of drama! A little romance! Tons of fun!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

**COVER REVEAL -- ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to School by Raul the Third** Congrats to @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 Teen Novel is Coming Soon!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

**Cover Reveal -- 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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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Wow! I got to virtually speak with approximately 30,000 library kids & teachers via First Book and The LEGO Group 🥹 Thank you for giving this neurodivergent librarian an opportunity to say it’s okay to not be okay. The library is for everyone. You’re never too old to play. We all have a story ;

Smiling Mychal in colorful attire, he holds a copy of his and Lorraine Nam’s picture book open as he is surrounded by books

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

** 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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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Black Wings Beating by @alexlondon.bsky.social should have been one of the next household name YA trilogies.

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Matthew Holm @mattholm.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Wow! Our picture book THE EVIL PRINCESS VS. THE BRAVE KNIGHT is in the @nytimes.com today! Thanks for the shout out, @100scopenotes.bsky.social !

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

**New Book Alert — I AM A GOOD DOG** The next book in the delightful DOGTOWN middle grade series by @kaaauthor.bsky.social and @choldenko.bsky.social (illustrated by Wallace West) arrives this week! Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Congratulations to @tonyweaverjr.bsky.social! The @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social has named Tony Weaver, Jr. one of the honorary chairs for Banned Books Week 2026 (October 4–10, 2026). Congratulations, Tony!! bannedbooksweek.org/chairs2026/

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A Very Cool Offer from @dansantat.bsky.social! To celebrate the release of the next book 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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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

**The Rights Stuff** Congratulations to @joannahowrites.bsky.social and August Zhang on your new book deal. PEACE SIGN PICTURE DAY is going to be absolutely adorable! Check out all the details here: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

**National Book Award — Young People’s Literature, Longlist** Congratulations to @taekeller.bsky.social!! WHEN TOMORROW BURNS is on the Longlist for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. Congrats to all the nominees! What a list!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

**National Book Award — Young People’s Literature, Longlist** Congratulations to @elanakarnold.bsky.social!! HOLLOWAY is on the Longlist for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. Congrats to all the nominees! What a list!

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Kyle Lukoff @kylelukoff.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Still available for pre order! bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

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Alex London @alexlondon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Y’all teachers know that there are educator guides to some of my books free on my website? You can get the Dog Tags guide right here: www.calexanderlondon.com/dog-tagstide...

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Dog Tags/Tides of War — Alexander London

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I'm hitting the road with @kaaauthor.bsky.social for the I AM A GOOD DOG Book Tour! 🐶 Here are next week's stops: 9/21 Composition Shop · Longmont, CO 9/22 Rediscovered Books · Boise, ID 9/24 Copperfield's Books · Petaluma, CA 9/26 Barnes & Noble · Rancho Cucamonga, CA buff.ly/KEEoTlU

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

** Nawal Qarooni -- On Making Educator Guides ** We have a new post up featuring an interview with educator @nqcliteracy.bsky.social, who talks about the process of making educator guides and the practical ways they can be used in the classroom. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/nawal-qaro...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

**The Rights Stuff** Congratulations to Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya and @elanakarnold.bsky.social on your new book deal for KAKENYA'S DREAM, the young adult story of Kakenya’s experience growing up in the Maasai community and her quest for personal and universal education. Coming in fall 2028 Huzzah!!

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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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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 · 06/09/2026

**THE LIBRARIANS Film Wins an Emmy Award** Huge congrats to absolutely everyone associated with THE LIBRARIANS film for winning a 2026 Emmy for Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking! Thank you to all the heroic librarians standing up for book access and the right to read What a moment!!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

**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!!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

**Happy Book Birthday and Welcome to the World** GABBY TORRES KNOWS WHAT YOU DID is here! It's the third book in @angeladominguez.bsky.social's delightful and must-have graphic novel series from Macmillan. Congrats, Angela! us.macmillan.com/series/gabby...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

**The Second Life of Snap** This year, THE SECOND LIFE OF SNAP by two-time Newbery Medalist @erinentrada.bsky.social is the Middle Grade Choice for the Global Read Aloud! Learn all about an incredible virtual author visit opportunity from Erin here: 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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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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Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Congratulations!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

"It's simply a masterpiece." ⭐️ Starred Review from @slj.com Congrats to @mexikidstories.bsky.social! From the Newbery Honor-winning creator of the graphic novel MEXIKID, comes the much-anticipated and extraordinary graphic memoir companion, MEXIKID DREAMS from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social.

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

**New Picture Book Alert -- WHAT DO PEOPLE DO AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM?** Congratulations to @maggietokudahall.bsky.social and Qin Leng on the release of their beautiful non-fiction picture book from Chronicle Books. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!

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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 · 31/08/2026

**A New David Bowie Picture Book** Big congratulations to Caldecott Medal-winner @cordellmatthew.bsky.social on the release of his new non-fiction picture book, STARMAN: THE COSMIC VOYAGE OF DAVID BOWIE. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727084...

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

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

TFW your new book gets an amazing blurb from one of your favorite authors…

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Dear teachers, if you plan to read THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN with your class, this Educators’ Guide may be helpful! It's free on my website. Thank you for sharing my books with your readers. buff.ly/wwHW7L8 @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

earnest request: if you have kids in your life ages 3-8 whose interest in STEM you'd like to encourage, by all means please consider preordering WHAT DO PEOPLE DO AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM. if you preorder by Monday I'll sign it for 'em. mrsdalloways.com/book/9781452...

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What Do People Do at the Science Museum?

A fun, vibrantly illustrated behind-the-scenes tour of the inner workings of a natural history museum and all the incredible people who work there! Welcome to the Science and Natural History Museum! H...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We're starting something new shortly! We're excited!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We're starting something new shortly! We're excited!

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

✨Out in one month!✨ It has been a blast writing the Dogtown series with @kaaauthor.bsky.social. I can't wait to share I AM A GOOD DOG with you all on September 22! 🐶 buff.ly/VnEbKxI #BookSky @mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Lisa Yee . . . is confused about social media @lisayee.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Woo hoo and OOF!!! Lookit, it's The Misfits - A Sea Monster Conundrum with a softer lighter cover aka paperback!!! @randomhousekids @dsantat #Misfits #KidLit #Seamonster #Books #Reading

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PHD Comics @phdcomics.com · 25/08/2026

Hey, the paperback edition of Oliver book #2 is out today! Grab a copy (or two) for your favorite kid! GreatBigUniverse.net

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Dashka Slater @dashkaslater.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My first narrative nonfiction for middle grade audience hits the stores on September 8! It’s an exciting adventure story about a community that comes together to save abandoned rabbits, perfect for anyone who loves animals.

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

**Book Birthday Alert** Congratulations to @padmatv.bsky.social and Nicole Wong on the release of their beautiful new picture book, FARAWAY FAMILY. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739842...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

What a Book Birthday!! One of the most highly anticipated picture books of the year is finally here. Congratulations to @audrey-vernick.bsky.social, Liz Garton Scanlon, and Daniel Miyares on the release of HOMESICK. FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Starred Reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, BCCB, PW, and BookPage. Huzzah!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

**Felix Powell is back!!** Congratulations to @erinentrada.bsky.social on the release of FELIX POWELL: BOY SQUIRREL, the second book in her delightful young middle grade series. Perfect for readers who enjoy Beverly Cleary, Judy Blume, Meg Medina, Megan McDonald, and for kids who love animals!

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

**New Book for Teens Alert -- WAYFARERS** Congratulations to @jeffzentner.bsky.social and Brittany Cavallaro on the release of their road trip romance novel in verse for young adults, WAYFARERS. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world! www.harpercollins.com/products/way...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

**New Teen Novel Alert -- NEST OF TONGUES** A new novel for young adults by @randyribay.bsky.social! Congratulations on the release of NEST ON TONGUES from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social . Happy book birthday and welcome to the world! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775289...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

**New Book Alert** Tiffany D. Jackson has a new middle grade novel, GHOST IN THE NIGHT. It's her highly anticipated follow-up to her Edgar Award-winning, instant middle grade bestseller, BLOOD IN THE WATER. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!! shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecomm...

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The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

**New Book Alert** FATAL GLITCH: CAMP ZERO, the first book in the middle grade horror series from The New York Times bestselling authors @erinentrada.bsky.social and @eliotschrefer.bsky.social is here. Book two in the series, FATAL GLITCH: LET'S PLAY A GAME arrives in September. Congratulations!!

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