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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright
@erindealey.bsky.social
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Following my #Librarian #Teacher #kidlit friends & hoping to figure out this learning curve. Repped by Deborah Warren @eastwestlit -- Blogger of author & illus. #BookBirthdays -- Playwright at Uproar Theatrics erindealey.com -- Happily MARRIED btw--
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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · May 19
JUST FLOWERS Illus. @k8cosgrove.bsky.social #FlowerDay @eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social

"#Kindness can soften the hardest hearts & we miss out when we make snap judgments. A vibrant reminder to look beyond appearances—a lesson that applies to #flowers as well as to people." --KIRKUS
Cover of JUST FLOWERS by Erin Dealey with art--and lots of flowers-- by Kate Cosgrove
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I love this annual activity! Thank you @juliefhedlund.bsky.social 🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚
juliefhedlund.bsky.social Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social · 6d
It's the MOST wonderful time of the year! The 12 Days of Christmas for Writers is back! Join us for this free, fun, supportive series where you'll get ready to make 2026 your best writing year yet! juliehedlund.com/12days
Silver background with snowflakes. Red cross ribbon and the text, 12 Days of Christmas with Julie Hedlund. Make 2026 Your Best Writing Year Yet! juliehedlund.com/12days
December 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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The 'kin' of ‘napkin’ means "little."

‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”

So a napkin is a little tablecloth.

10/10, no notes.
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Such a great episode and probably an all time favorite as we got to meet our hero Lois Lowry. If you haven't already watched this episode check out this insightful episode. #amwriting
erindealey.bsky.social Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · Aug 28
OK #kidlit friends, if you do anything today, listen to/watch this podcast with Lois Lowry.

Thank you @tstorypodcast.bsky.social
"Let's bring back writing!"
December 22, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Many thanks to Erin for including #AUniverseOfRainbows on her list!
w/ @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbjamboree.bsky.social
#childrensbooks #kidlit #poetry
December 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Our ICYMThem Book List: 40+ fab #kidlit books of 2025! erindealey.com/authors-and-...
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It’s the most WONDERFUL time of the year: a VERY SPECIAL ICYMThem Book List & recap of 40+ fabulous #kidlit books of 2025! - Erin Dealey, Children's Author
Our VERY SPECIAL ICYMThem Book List 2025 -- 43 fabulous picture books and must-read middle grade novels we don't want you to miss!
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December 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Picture Books + #FirstGradeFun 🌟📚#gratitude Sleeping Bear Press @kaylastark.bsky.social Nick Ward, Claire Shorrock #KidlitMegaFeed #Skybrarians @eastwestlit.bsky.social #boatparade
December 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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So much good news in our East West Literary Agency. Congrats to ALL! #KidlitMegaFeed #SkyBrarians
December 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Our 2026 E/W wish:zbasterplume,K. Stock @shihopate.bsky.social Gela Kalaitzidis,C. Dittmann @lucianaillustra.bsky.social John Ledda,Nora Hilb,Tammy Do @lisajhancock.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @k8cosgrove.bsky.social Gianna Marino. mailchi.mp/eastwestlite...
EW Illustrator Highlight: Our 2026 wish for all—
Our wishes for 2026 and a sample of the work EWLA's talented illustrators.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Day 11 of #25DaysofHolidayBooks: 2 new
@sherriduskeyrinker.bsky.social
titles! www.hbook.com/story/review... + www.hbook.com/story/review...
@chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social #AGFord #ShawnaJCTenney #HolidayHighNotes #HornBookHolidays #holidaybooks #giftaday #bookaday #kidlit #christmas #hanukkah
December 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Thank you Reading Rainbow 🌈 for including SNOW GLOBE WISHES in your Winter Children’s Books collection! @eastwestlit.bsky.social Sleeping Bear / Illus. Claire Shorrock via Instagram. ❄️📚❄️#KidlitMegaFeed #Skybrarians
December 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Happiest of Birthdays @patricianewman.bsky.social
We can't wait for BEATRICE AND THE NIGHTINGALE / Margaret Quinlin Books / Illus. Isabelle Follath #KidlitMegaFeed #EduSky #Skybrarians
patricianewman.bsky.social Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 19d
🎁 It's my birthday this week & I'd like to celebrate by releasing the NEW trailer for BEATRICE AND THE NIGHTINGALE.
✔️ Available for pre-order
CA residents (signed copy): bit.ly/4qyoUXQ
All others: bit.ly/477XrES

@eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social #Skybrarians #TLSky
December 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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New print!! #kidlit #kidlitart #muppet #sesamestreet #bigbird

www.etsy.com/listing/4420...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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How do big rig trucks get goods where they need to go? I TRUCK! 📚👍🏽 #interview #picturebook #KidLit #bookblogger
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Simply 7 with Kelly Rice Schmitt: I TRUCK
Combine an evergreen topic (transportation) with STEAM matter (how goods are delivered around the country), and you’ve got a fascinating picture book on your hands
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December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
erindealey.bsky.social
What a perfect weekend for a #BoatParade 🌟⛵️🌟. Thank you to the Santa Cruz Harbor assoc. & also the yacht club for making the magic happen! And to Lina’s of Capitola for the fun book signing with CHRISTMAS AHOY! 🌟⛵️🌟 SNOW GLOBE WISHES ❄️and DECK THE WALLS @eastwestlit.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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I found a read-aloud of CHRISTMAS AHOY! (Illus. Kayla Stark /Sleeping Bear) www.youtube.com/watch?v=506g... — Is the annual #boatparade 🌟⛵️🌟 part of your holiday tradition, like it is in our family? Enjoy! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social
Christmas Ahoy! | Children's Book Read Aloud
YouTube video by Story Caboose
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December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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What did WWII look like in Hawaii if you were a Japanese American? I was surprised to find out there were some differences, as well as similarities. 📚👍🏽 #picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger
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Simply 7 with Sharon Fujimoto-Johnson: SHELL SONG
What did WWII look like in Hawaii if you were Japanese? It was different than anywhere else in the US in some ways that surprised me, yet the same in others.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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k8cosgrove Hello
#kidlitartpostcard buddies,
I make books for kids!
Rep: Deborah Warren @eastwestlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart #art #childrensbooks
#NYTbestseller
#moomininspired #kidsbooks #kidlit #mermaid #merbunny #rabbit #bunny
Two white green & blue mermaid bunnies enjoying swimming and basking in a lush cotton candy forest with a twisty pink tree
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Congrats Kelly Crull BLACK MAMBAS
Lerner @carolhinz.bsky.social
@ncte.org Orbis Pictus Recommended Book
@nypl.bsky.social Best Book
Chicago Public Lib BestofBest
@nstat.bsky.social -CBC Outstanding #Science Trade Book
@npr.org Science Friday’s Best Books for Kids 2025
Evanston 101
Tx Bluebonnet
December 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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TODAY —December 3rd is #InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisabilities #IDPD. What are you reading? We suggest the diverse #inclusive EVERY BODY MOVE! by Jenna Elyse Johnson / Illus. Ananya Rao-Middleton (Barefoot Books)

@disabilitydaily.bsky.social #DisabilityDay #EduSky #Skybrarians
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Every Body Move! #debut pb by Jenna Elsye Johnson
(Illus. Ananya Rao-Middleton /Barefoot Books) + 7 Qs with Jenna, in celebration of International #DayofPersonswithDisabilities, inspired by her experience growing up with a #Disability: erindealey.com/authors-and-... #disabilityday #kidlitmegafeed
Tomorrow is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and we have the perfect book + 7 Qs with Jenna Elyse Johnson about EVERY BODY MOVE. - Erin Dealey, Children's Author
Tomorrow is International Day of Persons with Disabilities and we chat with debut author Jenna Elyse Johnson about EVERY BODY MOVE!
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December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Wow.
Thank you for sharing this @harrywallop.co.uk 🌟

Thank you, Sir Tom Stoppard
for so much. 🌟
December 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Congrats @zombietardis.bsky.social —debut adult #horror
NIGHTMARE BURGER to @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social —coming Fall 2026– as announced in @publisherswkly.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Thank you Face in a Book! #SmallBusinessSaturday What fun to sing DECK THE WALLS/ Illus. Nick Ward, make SNOW GLOBE WISHES /Claire Shorrock & count all the #boats in CHRISTMAS AHOY! @kaylastark.bsky.social Sleeping Bear Books @eastwestlit.bsky.social Let the BookGiving begin! #Skybrarian #EduSky
November 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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If you know a librarian who has gone above and beyond for their community, thank them for their work by nominating them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian Nominations are accepted online now through Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
Promotional poster for the I Love My Librarian Award 2026, offering a $5,000 prize, sponsored by the American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Thankful for you, friends. And HERE & THERE by debut author/illustrator Thea Lu -- about reflections, friendship, and connections -- gives so many of the feels of #Thanksgiving I had to share. erindealey.com/authors-and-... @ebyrbooks.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed #Skybrarians
Here & There + 10 Qs with debut author/illustrator Thea Lu = a perfect time for reflection and connections. - Erin Dealey, Children's Author
Here & There + 10 Qs with debut author/illustrator Thea Lu = a perfect time for reflection and connections.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM