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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Super excited to be amongst these awesome creators next week at the Brooklyn Book Festival! On Saturday, Sept 26th for Children’s Day, I’ll read MAC WEARS A HAT, and sign copies after. See you soon. Wear your favorite hat! 🎩📚🌈 #GillianReid #littlebeebooks #BKBF #bkbookfest

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

My actual adult face when cool things happen like, say, a mime announces (mimes!) my name. Thrilled to be a part of the #BrooklynBookFestival lineup for Children’s Day on Sept. 26th! Link below. #BKBF2026 #gillianreid #littlebeebooks #MacWearsAHat #MollysTuxedo www.youtube.com/live/jhGKoxA...

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

So excited to see MOLLY’S TUXEDO in @peoplemagazine.bsky.social as part of this awesome Pride list curated by @glaad.bsky.social president and CEO @sarahkateellis.bsky.social! Check out all 9 titles at the link in my bio and stories: people.com/9-lgbtq-book.... 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #GillianReid #LittleBeeBooks

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

DMV besties! I’m excited to hang out with my friends at @curiousiguana.com books in Frederick, MD on Saturday, June 6th from 11am to noon for a book signing and meet and greet. Please come say hi and peruse this beautiful, special bookshop! 🎩📚❤️ #gillianimation #littlebeebooks #MacWearsAHat 📸:CI

Hand holding a copy of MAC WEARS A HAT in front of bookshelves

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

DMV friends! I hope to see you in Takoma Park, MD at the incredible @peoplesbooktakoma.com for Story Time. Details: Sunday, June 7th, 9:30am. Wear your favorite hat if you want! 🎩📚 #GillianReid #LittleBeeBooks Link: withfriends.co/event/281282....

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

If a reviewer uses the word chapeau, you know you’re in good hands. I LOVE this fantastic review from Kirkus! Link or full review follows: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

It’s Indie Bookstore Day! Authors ask their followers to “support your local indie” b/c they support us. I will never forget the kindnesses and support I received from hardworking booksellers during my debut year. Stop by an indie today! @peoplesbooktakoma.com #CuriousIguana #Wordplay #CityofAsylum

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Call (202) 224-3121. Ask to be connected to your representative’s office. Tell them to count you as a “NO” ON H.R 7661, the horrible Federal book ban bill. 📚 That’s it! You’ll probably talk to an intern or volunteer who is taking a tally. Your vote counts. ✊🏻

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It’s officially ONE WEEK until MAC arrives. And ✨SURPRISE✨Molly and Mac go to the same school!🏫 I love this adorable artwork by #GillianReid. There’s still time to preorder a copy of #MacWearsAHat from your favorite bookstore. Thanks for all your support. ❤️🎩📚

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

(202) 224-3121 Today, please call the US Capitol switchboard and ask for your representative. Then tell your rep that you oppose H.R. 7661, the Federal book banning bill. It’s that simple. This is an all-hands-on-deck timeline. Thank you.

Text over a photo of a lake reflecting stormy clouds above: (202) 224-3121

Today, please call the US Capitol switchboard and ask for your representative. Then tell your rep that you oppose H.R. 7661, the Federal book banning bill. It’s that simple. This is an all-hands-on-deck timeline.

Thank you.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I love this bookseller review, and I love this illustration by #GillianReid! (I think it’s my favorite.) 10 more days to preorder. I appreciate your support more than you know. 🎩 🔗: highfivebooks.org/collections/... #littlebeebooks #MacWearsaHat

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Today is a good day to revisit my #SLJ interview, where I talk about the historical significance of Pride. Today the Pride flag is heading back to Stonewall, per a Fed settlement agmt. Symbols of our hard-won rights matter. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🔗 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/06/01/c...

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

More good news! Thank you @slj.com for a nice review of my next picture book with illustrator #GillianReid, Mac Wears a Hat, out soon on April 28th. #littlebeebooks

Graphic w SLJ review of Mac Wears a Hat in summary: VERDICT An upbeat story sure to resonate with readers who love expressive fashion or delight in dress-up play

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I’m super excited to be a part of this year’s week-long celebration of children’s literature, Mass Kids Lit Fest, May 3-9th! Love this poster by #tompappalardo of Standard Design. Full calendar of events: www.makidslitfest.org

Poster for Mass Kids Lit Fest with text as in post above.. 3 colorful robots sit outside and read books.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

We have some super fun events for MAC coming up this Spring, including joint appearances with Gillian Reid! More details to come. Interested in hosting a reading at your school, bookstore, or library? Plz reach out thru the contact page on my website. 🎩

Poster w events schedule including book launch on May 2 at High Five Books

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

I’ll add to the unfortunate conversation about the Pride flag being removed from our historical site at Stonewall. You can’t erase us because we are woven into this country’s history, and we’re not going anywhere. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We’re in great company, wow! Thanks for the feature, #growingbookbybook. 🎩 🔗: growingbookbybook.com/books-to-enj... Be prepared for hat day at school by preordering a copy of #MacWearsAHat, everywhere books are sold! ❤️📚 #littlebeebooks #GillianReid

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Bidding is open! Publishing for Minnesota has already raised $60K for MN orgs in the first 9 hours. Auction closes Friday at 12:45pm EST.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

This auction by Publishing for Minnesota is only open Thursday and Friday! Check out the awesome 500 items in advance at www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Flyer for Publishing for MN auction w my photo in center, white person w gray hair and black glasses.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Two places to take action —> 🔗: www.5calls.org 🔗:www. standwithminnesota.com photo for views. tee by @alternatehistories.bsky.social to raise funds for #nationalimmigrationlawcenter

White petson w short gray hair wearing black tshirt w Godzilla and words protect your neighbors abolish ice

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I’ve watched people and dogs walk across this frozen lake all day. There’s a metaphor there. Something, something, fragility and belief.

View of snow covered frozen lake, with sun setting and crescent moon

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Biscuit embodying “feels like 0” in the forecast.

Buff cat in a loaf position
with face planted into ottoman.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

I’m happy to feature an awesome #indie @peoplesbooktakoma.com located in Takoma Park, MD. The vibes are excellent in this gorgeous bookshop, and I’m excited about some potential super cool things I’ll be doing with them next year, so stay tuned! #supportyourlocalindie #shoplocal

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Pre-order your copy of my next picture book #MacWearsaHat with ⭐️ #GillianReid ⭐️ from your fave local indie and make them happy, us happy, and your future self happy. Coming April 28, 2026! 🎩 Thank you for the support. #littlebeebooks

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Democracy is hanging on by a thread. Exercise your rights! 🙌🏼 #VOTE #GOTV 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

A Freedom to Read Story I shared w/ #massfreedomtoread in support comprehensive legislative protection.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Librarian, Bookseller + Educator friends! 👋🏻 MAC WEARS A HAT is now avail for digital review on #Edelweiss and I would love for you to take a look and give it some love if you are so inclined. ❤️ This inclusive book celebrates kindness. Also, hats! 🔗: www.edelweiss.plus#catalogID=52...

Flyer w cover of MAC WEARS A HAT and image of MAC sitting on library floor w thought bubble saying “On shelves April 28, 2026”

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Super cool to see my next book #MacWearsaHat on the cover of the #littlebeebooks International Rights Guide for this week’s #buchmesse the Frankfurt Book Fair. Would love to be there to see author and translator #lawrenceschimel moderate the Frankfurt Kids Conference! 📚#GillianReid

Cover of international rights Guide for little bee books with the cover of Mac Wears A Hat picture book w title above

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

The last time I felt this seen, it was 1992 and I was standing in Lambda Rising in Dupont Circle reading a DTWOF strip in the Washington Blade for the first time. So brilliant and funny and the art is always my favorite. It has everything. Go get @alisonbechdel.bsky.social’s SPENT.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Copy of SPENT graphic novel on a green workbench w brown and white dog sprawled on floor asleep.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

In the middle of *everything* I want to let you know if you preorder MAC WEARS A HAT from my awesome and inclusive local indie @highfivebooks.bsky.social , you’ll get a signed (and personalized) copy plus a sticker! Thank you ❤️ 🔗:https://highfivebooks.org/products/mac-wears-a-hat

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Oh look here I am not long ago at Union Station in Washington DC near midnight waiting on my daughter’s train and enjoying the beauty of the main hall. How did I survive without armed military personnel surrounding the place? 🙄🤬

Blurred image of person leaping in the air in the main hall of train station with arched high ceilings which are white with gold trim. A few people mill around in back around a large Christmas tree.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Super stoked to be a confirmed panelist at @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social this year! My first NYCC! More info to come about our awesome panel on Oct 9th. 🏳️‍🌈📚

NYCC 2025logo Halloween theme with a jack-o’-lantern and a black cat in top reading a book with the NYC landscape behind and a full moon, all in rich saturated colors

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Highly recommend this stunner of a YA graphic novel about family and legends and secrets by @taraocomics.bsky.social! I read it in the dark in one sitting, and I couldn’t move until I finished. Tara’s art astounds me. It releases Sept 16th and is available for pre-order now. A JLG Selection. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Cover of CRY OUT LOUD graphic novel w distraught teen under water w green spooky hands reaching up from the depths

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Up with the sun, heading to Georgia for the weekend, and I brought the perfect read! Out this week, the much-anticipated sequel HOLLOW: THE WOMAN IN WHITE, words by @shanito.bsky.social #brandenboyerwhite, illustrated by #BereniceNelle. The first book was so fierce and fun, I can’t wait. 🔥

Cover of graphic novel HOLLOW in a window at airport

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

I can finally share my news! I’m thrilled that #MollysTuxedo will be a part of Scholastic Book Fairs program + the Scholastic Education program! WOW. I’m so grateful to the #LittleBeeBooks team who helped make this happen, and to the folks at Scholastic who believe in Molly. ❤️📚 #GillianReid

Info graphic with cover of Mollys Tuxedo picture book in front of a scholastic book fairs banner with many characters from other books. The words BIG NEWS and BOOK FAIR stand out.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Despite appearances, I did not grow up in the Dust Bowl, but I did start loving hats from the ripe old age of two. Some of my experiences growing up are in MAC WEARS A HAT, some good, some challenging. I hope you enjoy this heartfelt and joyful story. ❤️🎩📚 Pre-order 🔗: www.vickijohnsonwrites.com

Graphic which includes cover of my book MAC Wears A Hat and a black and white photo of 2year old me in the rural south, wearing a hat, long sleeved shirt and pants, standing outside with a field behind me.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

I was nervous to receive an alert re #MollysTuxedo featured in a sermon, then pleasantly surprised by the support from Rev. Canon Greene at Grace Cathedral in SF. In these trying times, thank you for a wonderful message. #littlebeebooks @glaad.bsky.social 🔗: www.instagram.com/reel/DLlB5fm...

Person w microphone behind pulpit pointing to cover of picture book Molly’s Tuxedo

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Did I mention I have a new book coming? I hope Mac Wears a Hat spreads joy and the love of a good hat to all. 🎩 Available for pre-order today, everywhere books are sold (U.S. and Canada). Thank you for your support. It means the world. 🔗: www.vickijohnsonwrites.com #littlebeebooks #gillianreid

Image of cover of Mac Wears a Hat and a quote from SLJ interview.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Libraries rock. I had a blast reading at storytime for the #southhadleypubliclibrary yesterday. It was good for my soul. 📚 Thank you, @itsokihaveabook.bsky.social! Speaking of awesome libraries and librarians, see you soon at @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #ALAAC25.

Me reading Molly’s Tuxedo to a gathering of children sitting on colorful bean bag chairs. Librarian sits next to me watching.

Gray haired me w black glasses and blue shirt flashing a peace sign out front of the library

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I hope to see you soon in Philadelphia for the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social annual conference! I will be signing on Saturday, June 28th at 4pm at the #littlebeebooks booth, #417. Please come say hi. See you there!

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

It’s not every day you get a behind the scenes look at picture book art. 👀 Enjoy this peek at #GillianReid’s sketch from our next picture book, as seen in @slj.com with @fuse8.bsky.social! More of my favorite scenes to come. MAC WEARS A HAT is available for #preorder now. Links in bio.🎩 ❤️

Black and white sketch of adult holding a child on shoulders at a Pride event. Child is wearing a rainbow cowboy hat. Sign in background held aloft says “Equality for all. Both figures are smiling.

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

I adore #GillianReid’s cover art for our new picture book MAC WEARS A HAT, so I’m sharing it unpixelated this time ! 👀 I hope you get a chance to check out my cover reveal interview with #fusenumber8 and @schoollibraryapp.bsky.social, link in my bio. Out 4/26 from #littlebeebooks

Picture book cover, white background, child’s face w 3 hats on her head, brown skin, freckles, red round glasses and black, short hair. MAC Wears A Hat

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VICKI JOHNSON 🏳️‍🌈 @vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Yay! I’m heading to ALA next month. I love connecting w librarians + learning about your local libraries and programming. I’ll be signing #MollysTuxedo + chatting about my forthcoming picture book #MacWearsAHat. Will you be there? #littlebeebooks #gillianreid @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Poster for ALA national conference in Philadelphia June 26-30th

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