Congratulations kearnest56.bsky.social! I was lucky enough to be picked by ashpreads.bsky.social last year. She is amazing to work with.

Love MGs!

So excited you've entered. You know I love your story! Good luck to all the MGers.

I can't choose just one, but one of many favorites are:

Charlotte's Web.
-fell in love with reading with this one.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.
-fell in love with a rabbit doll.
The Book Thief.
-mesmerized by the entire story.
-death as the narrator.

Good luck everyone. Have fun with it.

Check out this thread about some of the winners of last year's #RevPit. I was fortunate to be one of them. TBH, even if you don't win, you walk away a winner with a ton of knowledge.

This is making me want to do #revpit all over again. The process was so fun and when an editor loves your story, it just makes you that much more excited. I know Ash P is very humble and I'm not trying to embarrass her, but she truly sees story. Her insight brought OUR gargoyle story to its best.

It's such a fun day, but totally exhausting.

Met lots of young readers at Elmwood Park Zoo's author event, honoring Read Across America Week. Many thanks to the staff and all their hard work.

#reading #reader #read #books #booklover #bookish #bookworm #bookcommunity #middlegrades #teachers #librarians #educators #libraries #zoo #dogs #cats

I won last year and worked with @ashpreads.bsky.social. There aren't enough words to say how terrific her insights were.

Sat. was a great day for readers and writers. Love libraries. TY Horsham Twshp Libr.
#reading #reader #books #booklover #bookcommunity #middlegrades #teachers #librarians #educators #bookish #bookworm #horshampa #dogs #cats #elementaryschools

I know all the editors are amazing. As a winner last year, @ashpreads.bsky.social was spectacular to work with. I wish I were participating again. This is so much fun, and you meet great people.

Anyone who works with you will be so pleased. I know I was!

Signing books for an upcoming school visit. I can't wait to meet with the students and for them to meet Hangabout and Bean.

#schoolvisits #middlegrade #teachers #librarians #elementaryteacher #elementaryschool #KidLit #schoollibraries #authorvisit #teachers #educators #readers

Had a terrific time last Wed. chatting with kids in different states. Thank you to all who invited me to their classrooms.

#wrad #wrad2026 #middlegrade #teachers #librarians #elementaryteacher #elementaryschool #KidLit #schoollibraries #authorvisit #readaloud #teachers #educators

I know the list will be great.

A pretty morning.
#clouds #writers #nature #readers

I love World Read Aloud Day where authors and kids connect over books virtually.

Please email me at reeaugustine@reeaugustine.com for sign up times.

#wrad #wrad2026 #middlegrade #teachers #librarians #elementaryteacher #elementaryschool #KidLit #schoollibraries #authorvisit #readaloud

Finally got a purple smiley. Those in the querying trenches will know what this means!

#readers #writers #querying #MGin23 #middlegrades #fantasy #happy

What a great #10Queries thread. Thanks, Ash P.!

Make sure to follow @ashpreads.bsky.social as she replies to her recent #10Queries from #RevPit. As a winner of last year's #RevPitClassof25, I can tell you, she's an amazing editor with a great eye for story.

I can't wait to read your responses. I know how great they will be.

Paper plate writing. A tradition when I get to the beach for a week. I write my notes on a paper plate as I'm writing. It feels so light and airy.
#reading #reader #read #books #bookish #middlegrades #dogs #cats #camping #beach #teachers #librarians #vacation #paperplates

Yes, the smell of rain. Love it.

You remembered them all!

Thanks!

Thank you for choosing Louie's story and me to work with!

#RevPitClassof25 #RevPit #writingcommunity #gargoyles
@ashpreads.bsky.social‬

Love it!

So cute and cozy.