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Wendy Lu @wendyluwrites.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share that my debut #middlegrade novel, "Casting April," is now available for preorder ✨ It comes out on June 16 from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, which is truly a dream come true. So grateful to my team for believing in this book ♥️

The cover of "Casting April" with the text "Coming June 16, 2026, from Penguin Random House, preorder now!"

Text says: "Casting April" features backstage drama, secrets that spin out of control, complex friendships, and a strong disabled main character. It's a heartwarming story about identity, big dreams, and the importance of believing in yourself.

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Sarah Tuttle @niais.cryptoanarchy.network · 12/02/2025

Hello, it's me again! Please flip on your Alt Text reminder. How, you might ask? First, go to settings. You should see a list like this:

A screenshot of the Bluesky settings list. Each item has a relevant picture next to it. It includes Account, Privacy & security, moderation, content & media, appearance, accessibility, languages, help, and about.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 12/02/2025

To sum up my answer to the @kidlitchat.bsky.social original topic, I think: I'm grateful that the technology exists to offer more accessibility options for those who find traditional methods of creating more of a challenge. ❤️ #kidlitchat

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Wendy Lu @wendyluwrites.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

A belated hello to #KidLitChat! I need to add this weekly chat to my calendar so I don’t forget 😅 I started using #Scrivener a few years ago & it’s been a game changer. I wrote all drafts of my forthcoming debut novel on Scrivener. Amazing organizational tool designed for writers!

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Wendy Lu @wendyluwrites.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I haven’t written a single word of my WIP since I’ve been recovering from RSV and pneumonia. I’m still not 100% but I miss writing, so I hope to jump back into those pages soon. Any tips for restarting a writing routine? #kidlit #amwriting

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The Remarkable Normalcy of Living With a #Disability and in Being In Love. In a new essay collection, the influencer couple Shane and Hannah Burcaw peel back the layers of “interabled” relationships, including their own, by @wendyluwrites.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/w... via @nytimes.com

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The Remarkable Normalcy of Being Disabled and in Love

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Wendy Lu @wendyluwrites.bsky.social · 19/01/2024

There's a misconception that children's literature is less compelling or important. It's not true. Even if we think kids aren't ready to talk about difficult things, the reality is that they're already witnessing and experiencing them. Books can help them understand & process their daily lives.

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Wendy Lu @wendyluwrites.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

Had a great time chatting with so many awesome writers during #KidLitChat! I love how active the kidlit community is on here. Thanks for hosting @gregpincus.bsky.social @bonnieadamson.com, and Happy New Year, everyone! ✨

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Wendy Lu @wendyluwrites.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

My resolution this year is to write for at least half an hour every day. In 2023, I wrote (almost) every day for 20 min, not including the breaks I took in October for my wedding and December for the holidays, so I feel like a 10-min increase should be doable 🤞🏻 #KidLitChat

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Wendy Lu @wendyluwrites.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

Hello again, Bluesky friends! Sorry I dropped off here...I've been trying to figure out all of my social media homes (you know how it is). I'm back tonight because I'm joining #KidLitChat for the first time — hooray!

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Wendy Lu @wendyluwrites.bsky.social · 11/11/2023

Hi everyone! I am super new here and feeling kind of social-media shy, but I read @debbieohi.bsky.social's tips and they helped a lot! I'm a middle-grade writer and a journalist covering disability issues. Would love to meet more people in the kidlit and disability community 👋🏼

Wendy is wearing a black, thin-striped blazer and a pink flower crown. She has glasses and a tracheostomy tube. She is smiling at the camera.

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