Katherine Applegate
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
I write books, like the "ONE & ONLY" series, WISHTREE, ODDER, DOGTOWN, and most recently, POCKET BEAR.
THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT: A One and Only Ruby Story is coming 3/17/26, and WOMBAT WAITING is coming 5/5/26!
I post with some help from Two Cats Comm.
THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT: A One and Only Ruby Story is coming 3/17/26, and WOMBAT WAITING is coming 5/5/26!
I post with some help from Two Cats Comm.
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Book tour! THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT, my picture book version of Ruby’s story, comes out on March 17. I'm hitting the road to celebrate. 💙🐘
I can't wait to meet young readers and visit some great bookstores and schools. Join me!
Details here: katherineapplegate.com/events @harperkids.bsky.social
I can't wait to meet young readers and visit some great bookstores and schools. Join me!
Details here: katherineapplegate.com/events @harperkids.bsky.social
It's probably no surprise that I found my way to reading through books about animals. Encountering CHARLOTTE'S WEB was a real turning point for me—before that, I thought books were boring.
It's been such an honor to bring animal stories to life for young readers. I'm a lucky author, indeed. ❤️
It's been such an honor to bring animal stories to life for young readers. I'm a lucky author, indeed. ❤️
February 11, 2026 at 5:34 PM
It's probably no surprise that I found my way to reading through books about animals. Encountering CHARLOTTE'S WEB was a real turning point for me—before that, I thought books were boring.
It's been such an honor to bring animal stories to life for young readers. I'm a lucky author, indeed. ❤️
It's been such an honor to bring animal stories to life for young readers. I'm a lucky author, indeed. ❤️
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LULU AND THE OTHERS
Congratulations to @eliotschrefer.bsky.social on the release of his debut picture book, LULU AND THE OTHERS (illustrated by AG FORD)... a true story!
Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!
Congratulations to @eliotschrefer.bsky.social on the release of his debut picture book, LULU AND THE OTHERS (illustrated by AG FORD)... a true story!
Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!
February 11, 2026 at 11:21 AM
LULU AND THE OTHERS
Congratulations to @eliotschrefer.bsky.social on the release of his debut picture book, LULU AND THE OTHERS (illustrated by AG FORD)... a true story!
Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!
Congratulations to @eliotschrefer.bsky.social on the release of his debut picture book, LULU AND THE OTHERS (illustrated by AG FORD)... a true story!
Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!
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Everybody, do yourselves a favor and watch and share The Librarians, a phenomenal film about the librarian heroes putting everything on the line to keep books on shelves. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social youtu.be/ywQOCY-qDzE
Banned Books and the Librarians Caught in the Political Battle | Full Documentary | Independent Lens
YouTube video by PBS
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Everybody, do yourselves a favor and watch and share The Librarians, a phenomenal film about the librarian heroes putting everything on the line to keep books on shelves. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social youtu.be/ywQOCY-qDzE
The @uabookbans.bsky.social Resource Library is an absolute treasure trove for anyone who's fighting against censorship in their communities. Lots of great stuff here, from data to classroom materials to ways to access frequently-challenged titles.
Partner Resources - Unite Against Book Bans
How can you and your community unite against book bans? We've put together this action toolkit to help you get started.
uniteagainstbookbans.org
February 9, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The @uabookbans.bsky.social Resource Library is an absolute treasure trove for anyone who's fighting against censorship in their communities. Lots of great stuff here, from data to classroom materials to ways to access frequently-challenged titles.
ICYMI: I'm going on tour this spring to celebrate my new picture book inspired by Ruby, THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT. 💙🐘
I'll be visiting some great schools and bookstores, and I'd love to see you at one of my stops! Get all the details here: katherineapplegate.com/events @harperkids.bsky.social
I'll be visiting some great schools and bookstores, and I'd love to see you at one of my stops! Get all the details here: katherineapplegate.com/events @harperkids.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM
ICYMI: I'm going on tour this spring to celebrate my new picture book inspired by Ruby, THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT. 💙🐘
I'll be visiting some great schools and bookstores, and I'd love to see you at one of my stops! Get all the details here: katherineapplegate.com/events @harperkids.bsky.social
I'll be visiting some great schools and bookstores, and I'd love to see you at one of my stops! Get all the details here: katherineapplegate.com/events @harperkids.bsky.social
I hear from a lot of readers trying to track down the harder-to-find #Animorphs books. They're long out of print, but I do want to mention that the entire series, including the Megamorphs and Chronicles books, are available as audiobooks. 💚🦎
Here's the series on @libro.fm:
Here's the series on @libro.fm:
libro.fm
February 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM
I hear from a lot of readers trying to track down the harder-to-find #Animorphs books. They're long out of print, but I do want to mention that the entire series, including the Megamorphs and Chronicles books, are available as audiobooks. 💚🦎
Here's the series on @libro.fm:
Here's the series on @libro.fm:
The @mackidssl.bsky.social team has created a wonderful teacher's guide for my latest #mglit novel, POCKET BEAR. 🧸🧵
You'll find lots of great activities and discussion questions, plus a little history about real-life pocket bears. 💛 www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/pocket-bear-...
You'll find lots of great activities and discussion questions, plus a little history about real-life pocket bears. 💛 www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/pocket-bear-...
February 6, 2026 at 6:14 PM
The @mackidssl.bsky.social team has created a wonderful teacher's guide for my latest #mglit novel, POCKET BEAR. 🧸🧵
You'll find lots of great activities and discussion questions, plus a little history about real-life pocket bears. 💛 www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/pocket-bear-...
You'll find lots of great activities and discussion questions, plus a little history about real-life pocket bears. 💛 www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/pocket-bear-...
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#TBT to our #authortalk with Newbery-winner @kaaauthor.bsky.social, who shared why librarians are her heroes. Who is an important librarian in your life?
#LibSky #BookSky #Thank a Librarian
#LibSky #BookSky #Thank a Librarian
February 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM
#TBT to our #authortalk with Newbery-winner @kaaauthor.bsky.social, who shared why librarians are her heroes. Who is an important librarian in your life?
#LibSky #BookSky #Thank a Librarian
#LibSky #BookSky #Thank a Librarian
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Join Newbery Award-winning author Katherine Applegate on March 23rd discussing THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT, a gorgeous picture book introducing young readers to Ruby, the beloved baby elephant!
More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Join Newbery Award-winning author Katherine Applegate on March 23rd discussing THE LITTLEST ELEPHANT, a gorgeous picture book introducing young readers to Ruby, the beloved baby elephant!
More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
More info + RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/bookpeople...
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
Here's a fun look at how the Swiss have learned to live with wild beavers, in spite of the odd gnawed tree. The broader impact on local biodiversity is absolutely incredible. ❤️🦫
Something gnawed your oak tree? Sink hole in your road? How Zurich’s beaver hotline is reassuring residents
As the number of the semi-aquatic creatures soars so can tensions. But the Swiss have a tried and tested system to calm the neighbours and restore harmony
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Here's a fun look at how the Swiss have learned to live with wild beavers, in spite of the odd gnawed tree. The broader impact on local biodiversity is absolutely incredible. ❤️🦫
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Got 5 minutes? Email your legislators. A few thoughtful messages can shape votes that protect our libraries.
Be brief, say you’re a constituent, make a clear ask, share your story, follow up.
Your voice matters.
#FreedomToRead #StopBookBans #Advocate
Be brief, say you’re a constituent, make a clear ask, share your story, follow up.
Your voice matters.
#FreedomToRead #StopBookBans #Advocate
February 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Got 5 minutes? Email your legislators. A few thoughtful messages can shape votes that protect our libraries.
Be brief, say you’re a constituent, make a clear ask, share your story, follow up.
Your voice matters.
#FreedomToRead #StopBookBans #Advocate
Be brief, say you’re a constituent, make a clear ask, share your story, follow up.
Your voice matters.
#FreedomToRead #StopBookBans #Advocate
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Thank you Maryland. Thank you @kaaauthor.bsky.social for writing this book with me. Thank you most of all to the children who read DOGTOWN and voted for it.
Look at this incredible Black-Eyed Susan Book Award. I am verklempt!
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #mglit #Booksky
Look at this incredible Black-Eyed Susan Book Award. I am verklempt!
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #mglit #Booksky
January 31, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Thank you Maryland. Thank you @kaaauthor.bsky.social for writing this book with me. Thank you most of all to the children who read DOGTOWN and voted for it.
Look at this incredible Black-Eyed Susan Book Award. I am verklempt!
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #mglit #Booksky
Look at this incredible Black-Eyed Susan Book Award. I am verklempt!
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #mglit #Booksky
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Black History is American History. Tap the link to download teacher’s guides and browse title lists to share during Black History Month - and all year long - with our Black History Month Resource Center! bit.ly/3PwxchM
#blackhistorymonth #bhm #edusky #books
#blackhistorymonth #bhm #edusky #books
February 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Black History is American History. Tap the link to download teacher’s guides and browse title lists to share during Black History Month - and all year long - with our Black History Month Resource Center! bit.ly/3PwxchM
#blackhistorymonth #bhm #edusky #books
#blackhistorymonth #bhm #edusky #books
Here's a great children's reading list for #BlackHistoryMonth — fiction and nonfiction — from the folks at @harperkids.bsky.social. ❤️
Black History Month for Kids
Unleash the power of reading during Black History Month! Explore our handpicked collection of children's books that celebrate incredible contributions. From science to sports, ignite young minds with…
www.harpercollins.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Here's a great children's reading list for #BlackHistoryMonth — fiction and nonfiction — from the folks at @harperkids.bsky.social. ❤️
A nice story here about the folks who are creating meadows full of native grasses and wildflowers in the unused land below power lines. Such a great use of available space. ❤️
The Ecological Havens Flourishing Beneath Power Lines
Initiatives to foster native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs are turning utility corridors into wildlife corridors.
reasonstobecheerful.world
February 1, 2026 at 7:13 PM
A nice story here about the folks who are creating meadows full of native grasses and wildflowers in the unused land below power lines. Such a great use of available space. ❤️
It’s great fun as a writer to return to a group of characters you know and love. @choldenko.bsky.social and I had an absolute blast writing our third Dogtown adventure together. We're so grateful to our readers who wanted another book.
Lots more to share soon! ❤️🐾 #mglit @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
Lots more to share soon! ❤️🐾 #mglit @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM
It’s great fun as a writer to return to a group of characters you know and love. @choldenko.bsky.social and I had an absolute blast writing our third Dogtown adventure together. We're so grateful to our readers who wanted another book.
Lots more to share soon! ❤️🐾 #mglit @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
Lots more to share soon! ❤️🐾 #mglit @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
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How you can support resistance efforts in Minneapolis through literary activism.
That, plus this week's book censorship news:
bookriot.com/supporting-m...
That, plus this week's book censorship news:
bookriot.com/supporting-m...
Supporting Minneapolis Through Literary Activism: Book Censorship News, January 30, 2026
How can you help Minnesotans as ICE continues a brutal attack on the city? Here are some means of support through literary activism.
bookriot.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:13 PM
How you can support resistance efforts in Minneapolis through literary activism.
That, plus this week's book censorship news:
bookriot.com/supporting-m...
That, plus this week's book censorship news:
bookriot.com/supporting-m...
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Bidding is now open for school visits, manuscript consultations, signed books, original art & more, all to benefit immigrants & resistors in MN.
I’m offering 3 virtual school visits for students of any age, from preschool through grad school, plus a bunch of signed books.
bit.ly/3Z2ZPIn
I’m offering 3 virtual school visits for students of any age, from preschool through grad school, plus a bunch of signed books.
bit.ly/3Z2ZPIn
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
bit.ly
January 29, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Bidding is now open for school visits, manuscript consultations, signed books, original art & more, all to benefit immigrants & resistors in MN.
I’m offering 3 virtual school visits for students of any age, from preschool through grad school, plus a bunch of signed books.
bit.ly/3Z2ZPIn
I’m offering 3 virtual school visits for students of any age, from preschool through grad school, plus a bunch of signed books.
bit.ly/3Z2ZPIn
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Teacher & librarian friends - There are some amazing deals to be had on virtual school visits in the Publishing for Minnesota fundraiser! Here's everything in that category - bidding ends tomorrow morning! www.32auctions.com/organization...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Teacher & librarian friends - There are some amazing deals to be had on virtual school visits in the Publishing for Minnesota fundraiser! Here's everything in that category - bidding ends tomorrow morning! www.32auctions.com/organization...
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Want more audiobooks? (Obviously.) Want to support a great cause? (Double obviously.) 🎧
Tomorrow, you can bid on 12 audiobook credits in support of Publishing for Minnesota, an auction raising funds to support immigrant communities and those most impacted by ICE ⏬
Tomorrow, you can bid on 12 audiobook credits in support of Publishing for Minnesota, an auction raising funds to support immigrant communities and those most impacted by ICE ⏬
January 28, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Want more audiobooks? (Obviously.) Want to support a great cause? (Double obviously.) 🎧
Tomorrow, you can bid on 12 audiobook credits in support of Publishing for Minnesota, an auction raising funds to support immigrant communities and those most impacted by ICE ⏬
Tomorrow, you can bid on 12 audiobook credits in support of Publishing for Minnesota, an auction raising funds to support immigrant communities and those most impacted by ICE ⏬
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As ICE raids continue in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN (MSP), the school day is anything but normal. Read more about how school librarians are supporting students and peers: sbee.link/a6ucetnjhg
January 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
As ICE raids continue in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN (MSP), the school day is anything but normal. Read more about how school librarians are supporting students and peers: sbee.link/a6ucetnjhg
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
"There are many scholars, but few seekers after truth. Humans believe the things that make them feel safe. They care little for difficult facts."
🍃⚔️🐾
#EndlingBooks @harperkids.bsky.social #mglit
🍃⚔️🐾
#EndlingBooks @harperkids.bsky.social #mglit
January 28, 2026 at 5:26 PM
"There are many scholars, but few seekers after truth. Humans believe the things that make them feel safe. They care little for difficult facts."
🍃⚔️🐾
#EndlingBooks @harperkids.bsky.social #mglit
🍃⚔️🐾
#EndlingBooks @harperkids.bsky.social #mglit
Remarkable story about Minneapolis's progressive roots. It was the first city to pass a trans-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance, in 1975.
But this part hurts: "Fifty years later, the United States still lacks similar protections on a federal level."
But this part hurts: "Fifty years later, the United States still lacks similar protections on a federal level."
The City That Protected Trans People's Rights in 1975
Fifty years ago this month, Minneapolis passed an anti-discrimination law so forward-thinking that much of the U.S. is still catching up.
reasonstobecheerful.world
January 27, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Remarkable story about Minneapolis's progressive roots. It was the first city to pass a trans-inclusive non-discrimination ordinance, in 1975.
But this part hurts: "Fifty years later, the United States still lacks similar protections on a federal level."
But this part hurts: "Fifty years later, the United States still lacks similar protections on a federal level."