My first trade review for THUNDER AND MERCY is a ✨star✨ from School Library Journal! Thank you @slj.com! So honored!

I had the honor and reading THUNDER AND MERCY early. This is a phenomenal middle grade novel with incredible characters and an engaging plot. Still thinking about it many months later. HIGH recommended. Brava @jrbarr.bsky.social

Thank you, @cindyschwind1.bsky.social! So grateful for the advanced read, and the kind words!

Book mail: THUNDER AND MERCY by Jennifer Robin Barr. Thanks, Calkins Creek/Astra.

Thanks so much for the shout out, @msyingling.bsky.social! Appreciate the enthusiasm for all things ‘70s!!

So excited to see THUNDER AND MERCY in your hands! Enjoy! ⚡️

Historical fiction, a crumbling mansion, a secret hidden diary written by a girl who lived thru the American Revolution…yes please! Can’t wait to start this one by Jennifer Robin Barr!! Thank you for sharing w/ #bookposse
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Loved every minute of today's @slj.com History in Action panel. Honored to be included among so many talented authors!

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I'm taking part in @slj.com's Middle Grade Magic virtual event!

It's free! And virtual! And you can register at the link below!

An honor to have Justina Barrett, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, read and blurb my upcoming middle grade historical fiction novel, THUNDER AND MERCY. I’m deeply grateful for your generosity, expertise, and belief in this story!

Celebrating teachers and school librarians! Thank you @lyndamh.bsky.social!

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Thrilled to share THUNDER AND MERCY! Female spies, a 1970s Philadelphia setting, and a surprise Revolutionary mystery, all woven through middle-grade friendship and belonging. Published by Astra/Calkins Creek with gorgeous cover art by @csneal.bsky.social. Coming July 2026. Pre-orders are open!

I am happy to be moderating the “History in Action” panel at #middlegrademagic on Thursday, March 5! Sign up for this free web conference from School Library Journal here: www.slj.com/event/middle...
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Join me (and some fabulous authors) for the Growing Up & Finding You panel on March 5 during @slj.com ‘s #MiddleGradeMagic free virtual event Register now! www.slj.com/event/middle... @kaholt.bsky.social @aishasaeed.bsky.social

Thank you to NYT best-selling author @lyndamh.bsky.social for reading an advanced copy of THUNDER AND MERCY! Lynda’s books are among my favorite, with heart, humor, and realistic emotional depth. I am so grateful for her mentorship and kind words. An honor!

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I hope you picked up one of these beauties at #NCTE! Thank you Astra Publishing for sharing ARCs of THUNDER AND MERCY, and to @magpiewrites.bsky.social for the photo!

Thrilled to share THUNDER AND MERCY! Female spies, a 1970s Philadelphia setting, and a surprise Revolutionary mystery, all woven through middle-grade friendship and belonging. Published by Astra/Calkins Creek with gorgeous cover art by @csneal.bsky.social. Coming July 2026. Pre-orders are open!

Excited to share my cover reveal reel for Tell Me My Future! Can't wait to share this book with the world. Coming out with Amulet Books on June 16, 2026. Available for pre-order now.
Cover designer: Micah Fleming
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Cover reveal! Huge thanks to designer Micah Fleming and artist Mishko for perfectly capturing the YA thriller vibes. Coming out 6.16.26 from Amulet Books. Available for pre-order now! www.abramsbooks.com/product/tell...

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New EP alert! WE’RE ALL FRIENDS HERE is out on all streaming services! Congrats to indie band My Friend Noel. Streaming on repeat!

Enjoyed #ALAAC25 so much that I forgot to take photos - but thankfully @ellenlramseybooks.bsky.social did! Thanks to all who made this happen, and especially the volunteer teams at @scbwiepa.bsky.social & @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #SCBWI #librarians #edusky #teachers #Libraries #Booksky

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Saturday: @jrbarr.bsky.social (9-11am), @ellenlramseybooks.bsky.social (9-11am), Patricia Kreiser (11-1pm), @heatherstigall7.bsky.social (11-1pm), @berrietr.bsky.social (1-3pm), @melissatrempe.bsky.social (1-3pm), @annettewhipple.bsky.social (3-5pm), and @lauraparnum.bsky.social (3-5pm).

Amazing debut author alert! Congratulations @eileenruvane.bsky.social Enjoy every minute!!

Full of tears and joy today. It's a Starred Review for SPARK! Thank you Booklist for such an insightful and powerfully connected review. Finn and Rabbit's story is out July 15th from Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan!

Amazing debut author alert! Congratulations @eileenruvane.bsky.social Enjoy every minute!!

Happy to join the #kidlit community on BlueSky! I'm the author of GOODBYE, MR. SPALDING and excited for my next MG novel, THUNDER AND MERCY, coming Fall 2026. It's a tale of unfinished business, secret identities, found families, and a mystery tied to the legendary Agent 355 of the Culper Spy Ring.📚

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