Eric Rosswood (He/Him)
ericrosswood.bsky.social
Eric Rosswood (He/Him)
@ericrosswood.bsky.social
Author of the Stonewall Honor picture book, STRONG, featuring the world's first openly gay strongman competitor. Website: linktr.ee/EricRosswood
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I’m going to be doing something new for the holidays. Who wants one? 😊 #kidlit
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Boosting this title for teens as we start a new school year. If you know a young reader who could benefit from this, please check it out. bookshop.org/p/books/quee...

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August 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
While signing books at the #Pride festival in Norwalk, CT, I had the opportunity to meet two amazing queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race: Kandy Muse and JuJubee! They saw my shirt and said they were both supporters of diverse books and the freedom to read. How cool is that?!
June 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A great start to #FathersDay. We’re so lucky to have two AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL kids. My heart is full. 🥰
June 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Love this! ❤️
Greetings from Boston Pride parade, always a joyous time! And since tomorrow is Father's Day, sending big "Dad" vibes of unconditional love and acceptance to anyone who needs it!
June 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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In honor of Independent Bookstore Day, you should treat yourself to any one of these LGBTQ+ books from the SCOTUS case using this link to benefit @loyaltybooks.bsky.social
It’s a lovely, DC bookstore that is Black-Asian-Queer Owned: bookshop.org/lists/suppor...
April 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Mahmoud v. Taylor is being heard at the Supreme Court today and supporters of the freedom to read are holding a Rally for Inclusive Education. We stopped by to show our support! #freedomtoread #ireadbannedbooks #kidlit #booksnotbans #lgbtqkidlit
April 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I just ate a ton of Girl Scout cookies. 😊 🍪
March 10, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT PRIDE comes out today and I'm feeling extremely Ralph Wiggum "I'm in danger" about it. It's beautiful though and I love it no matter what they say
March 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Unite Against Book Bans, an anti-censorship initiative of the ALA, has continued to expand its Book Résumé Database for challenged books
Unite Against Book Bans Grows Book Résumé Database for Challenged Books
UAAB, an anti-censorship initiative of the American Library Association, opened its Book Résumé Database in February 2024, providing easy-access credentials for banned and challenged titles; we took…
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March 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I'm thrilled to finally be able to share this announcement, and I can't wait for you all to meet Felix! A huge thank you to Jennifer, Tina, and Liz for making this possible. And I can't wait to see the magic that Nathalia brings to the page!@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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You can’t even smell the flowers without someone getting mad about it. #pbchat
Ferdinand “was banned in many countries, including in Spain (where it remained banned until after Franco's death). In Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler ordered the book burned (as ‘degenerate democratic propaganda’).” #pbchat
February 13, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Creating some good, magical book energy and putting it out into the world. 🪄 🌟
February 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Congrats @leslea.bsky.social for the Sydney Taylor Honor. So glad your beautiful book is getting the recognition it deserves. ❤️ #alayma
January 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Here we go! Woohoo!
January 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The stage is set for the 2025 #ALAYMA announcements!
Join us at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
January 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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📚The #KidLit event of the year is almost here! Join us for the live announcement of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards!

📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET

Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
January 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Waiting for the ALA Awards to start. Looking forward to cheering you all on! #ALAYMA
January 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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We are a group of #kidlit creators heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We aim to raise desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 26th.

Stay tuned for more details!
Follow IG: @kidlitforlosangeles

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January 16, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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KidLitForLosAngeles is a group of Kid’s Literature creators who’ve been heartbroken by the devastating California wildfires. They’ve channeled their sadness into action for wildfire relief efforts. Please visit their Instagram for details on their auction/fundraiser & ways you can help ❤️‍🩹 Thank you 📚
January 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Where are the best places to pitch virtual writing classes?
January 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Looking for an author for a K-1 author visit (USA, NYC metro)

Do you all know someone who is great with an audience and a super good author that maybe SOME families will have heard of.

@debbieohi.com can you boost this or point me to the right author/educator community to post?
January 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I’m excited to be participating in #Storystorm again. Thanks @taralazar.bsky.social for the continuous motivation. ❤️
January 3, 2025 at 12:37 AM
2024 was a challenging year for me personally but professionally things were great. This is the first time I published two books in the same year! Thanks for all the support you've given me throughout my publishing career. I have exciting things in the pipeline and can't wait to share them with you.
December 31, 2024 at 2:08 PM