WONDERS OF SHADOW KEY: JJ Fleming talks about his loveably quirky, lightly spooky MG novel … and offers TWO amazing giveaways! When JJ Fleming contacted our blog, I jumped at the chance to interview the experienced author about his first book for children, a lightly spooky, loveably quirky, suspenseful middle grade mystery…

WONDERS OF SHADOW KEY: JJ Fleming talks about his loveably quirky, lightly spooky MG novel ... and offers TWO amazing giveaways! writersrumpus.com/2026/03/17/i...

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PPS Students Are Flocking to Their School Libraries This fall, phones went out of sight at Portland Public Schools buildings. And then something unexpected happened.

There is hope after all! I’ve had many conversations with many teacher friends and they have all mentioned a decline in students’ reading levels since covid. Hopefully more school districts will ban the use of cellphones in school. www.wweek.com/news/schools...

Yay to you too, Vanessa!!!! I can’t wait for our book to come out!!!!😍❤️🎉

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life. Finally, thank you to my family, friends, critique partners, and readers who shared feedback and encouragement along the way. This book is the dream of a little girl who never stopped loving stories, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you.

and championing my work every step of the way. Huge thanks as well to Regan Winter and her incredible team at Disney-Hyperion for trusting this story and helping it shine, and to the talented Vanessa Morales @phonemova.bsky.social, whose gorgeous illustrations are bringing LOWRIDER FOR SALE to

That’s why I’m beyond thrilled to announce my debut picture book, LOWRIDER FOR SALE, scheduled for release in the Fall of 2026 by Disney-Hyperion! I am so grateful to my wonderful agent, Leah Pierre at Ladderbird Literary @ladderbird.bsky.social, for believing in me

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always loved books. I volunteered as a library helper in elementary school, later worked as a library media tech as an adult, and I’ve filled my home with shelves of books for my kids and myself, all because stories are important to me.

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OH MY GOSH, FRIEND!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!!😍👍❤️🎉

I'm so bummed. 😪 I grew up listening to his music, even went to see him in concert once. His music has been a big part of my life. RIP Ozzy. I guess you finally went home.

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Um, how do you know what florist foam tastes like? 😂 Asking for a friend. 🤣

Aventuras En ESL Bookshop ¡Hola, hello! My name is Delia Ruiz, author of Roqui's Pandero Beat and the 123 Baila board book series. I enjoy using my platform to draw attention to diverse book picks especially those on Latinx cu...

👀If you’re looking for your next read, I organized books by themes (2025 releases, bilingual books,spooky reads and more!) all found here: bookshop.org/shop/aventurasenesl AND right now Bookshop is having FREE SHIPPING July 8-11! Here’s a 20% coupon to add to your cart! refer.bookshop.org/deliaruiz2

Thank you so much, @jpuglow.bsky.social, for featuring Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers! 🥰❤️🤎🩰✨

Cover of JEONG IS JEONG written by Jessica Yoon, illustrated by Michelle Lee. A young Korean American girl smiles and raises her arms looking up at images of her family and folk art of a tiger and magpie coming out of a book

It’s a ✨COVER REVEAL✨ for Jeong Is Jeong, releasing 2/3/26 from @randomhousekids.bsky.social Pre-order link in bio!

“What is Jeong?” a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture.

*GIVEAWAY ALERT* Writing peeps, where ya at?! Can you beleive I attended the very first PB Summit? It took place 11 years ago! Here is your chance to attend for free! Today is the last day and guess what? My agent is on the panel! Yay, Leah!! #amwriting #DEI #BIPOC #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky

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Congratualtions, Kirsten!!!🎉

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😂 He was trying to be so cute after!

This little pig had an emergency bath today. He was not only covered in stickers and seeds, it smelled and looked like he rolled in horse poop! Ugh

A Michigan community takes a novel approach to moving 9,100 books for shop's next chapter In a heartwarming show of community spirit, the small town of Chelsea, Michigan, pulled off a literary feat worthy of its own novel.

This is the best thing I’ve seen today! Heartwarming.🩷 www.yahoo.com/news/michiga...

Would you like me to visit your school? To enter my contest for a free school visit (sorry, USA only) please pre-order WISH IN A TREE and then go to this link: forms.gle/rtgFbhP8jmXh...
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