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Katie Mazeika
@kdmaz.bsky.social
2.7K followers 3.3K following 140 posts
author/illustrator of
MAYBE JUST ASK ME! (Coming in 2025 from Beach Lane)
BEULAH HAS A HUNCH! (Beach Lane 2023)
ANNETTE FEELS FREE (Beach Lane 2022)
#ND #Disabled | She/Her, Rep’d by @fairbanklit |NE
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www.katiemazeika.com
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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Dec 27
Recieved a unexpected holiday surprise from my editor-two early copies of MAYBE JUST ASK ME! Available April 22 from @ssedlib.bsky.social
(but you can pre-order a copy now!)
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Will you be in Denver this week for #NCTE? Come find me at one of these events!
#ncte2025 #edusky
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Katie Mazeika, author and illustrator. I’m open for new projects in 2026. Rep’d by Sorche Fairbank.
More at: www.katiemazeika.com
(art from MAYBE JUST ASK ME, S&S, 2025) #kidlitart #picturebookart #schoollife
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Want to win a copy of @lisaljrogers.bsky.social’s beautiful new #picturebook? Check out her post on @bandersonwriter.bsky.social’s blog that is helpful for #educators - bethandersonwriter.com/2025/09/19/e...
Especially for Educators: “Who Helps You Shine? Embracing a Growth Mindset to Reach Your Dreams” by Lisa Rogers
Here’s another fantastic book from one of the Kid Lit for Growing Minds members! In this post for educators and librarians, author Lisa Rogers, a former library teacher, shares how WOODY&#821…
bethandersonwriter.com
September 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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mirkahokkanen.bsky.social
New interview up at Jonathan Roth's blog: jonathan-roth.com/2025/09/10/g...
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #picturebook #outdooradventure #edusky #skybrarians #newbooks
September 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Thank you Virginian Pilot and Caroline Luzzatto for including“Maybe Just Ask Me!” On your list of books to help kids navigate friendship!
#disabilityinclusion @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @edusky.bsky.social @libsk.bsky.social
#disabilityrepresentation
September 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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bandersonwriter.bsky.social
Don't miss this post about #primarysources and GIVEAWAY! #Nonfiction #Nature #PictureBook @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
@kl4gm.bsky.social #edusky
@annehunterstudio.bsky.social
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#birds #forests #nature
#kidlit #STEM #science
Behind the Scenes: “How Primary Sources Can Grow Your Nonfiction Nature Picture Book” by Lynn Street
It’s quite amazing when you find primary sources that provide the seed, or acorn, that allows you to tell a story that for a while seemed lifeless. Check out this great post from debut author…
bethandersonwriter.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
kdmaz.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard Day!!! I’m Katie, an author and illustrator rep’d by Fairbank Literary.
🌟open to new projects! 🌟

✨See more of my work online at www.katiemazeika.com

#blackandwhite #back2school #schoollife
September 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
kdmaz.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitpostcard Day!!! I’m Katie, an author and illustrator rep’d by Fairbank Literary and open to new projects!

✨See more of my work online at www.katiemazeika.com

#blackandwhite #back2school #schoollife
September 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
kdmaz.bsky.social
Happy Book Birthday Mirka!!!
mirkahokkanen.bsky.social Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social · Sep 2
Happy publication day to Little Seasons: Autumn Leaves! So excited for this book to be out in the world making little ones smile while teaching them all about leaves and how they change color. Great for a classroom or homeschool. mirkah.com/autumnleaves

#stembooks #kidlit #autumnbooks #edusky
September 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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kl4gm.bsky.social
Our Sept. newsletter, article by @lisaljrogers.bsky.social, and #giveaway is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, & more. Subscribe to receive a special download and bio book list by our KL4GM creatives! 💕📚💕

#edusky #booksky #schoollibrarians #skybrarian tinyurl.com/2yzd9orb
Picture Book Biographies: Teaching Tools Full of Possibility
By Lisa Rogers
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September 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
kdmaz.bsky.social
Thank you Meridian Magazine for including MAYBE JUST ASK ME! in your back-to-school book list!! www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
@edusky.bsky.social #edusky
August 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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pbjamboree.bsky.social
It’s a #backtoschool #giveaway! One lucky #teacher or #librarian will win this wonderful collection of #picturebooks! Like, comment, or repost by 9/1/25 to win. #kidlit #edusky #librarysky #booksky #literacy #pbjam #childrensbooks
August 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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jyotigopal.bsky.social
Loved talking about the power books and storytelling with Matthew !
July 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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pbspree.bsky.social
We can't wait for WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! Out on 9/2!
hellonathanc.bsky.social Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · Jul 19
@Sourcebookskids: "We're getting ready for Christmas in July! 🎄 Get a sneak peek at one of our newest Christmas titles — When Santa Wrote Back! (out Sept 2)

When Santa Wrote Back!
written by Nathan Christopher, illustrated by Pablo Pino

@hellonathanc @pablospino"
July 21, 2025 at 3:42 AM
kdmaz.bsky.social
I’m headed to Philly next weekend for ALA!!! I’ll be presenting with Lyn Milller-Lachmann, Molli Ehlert and Bethany Walker on Saturday, and signing copies of IS THAT THE BUS? Sunday morning, and copies of MAYBE JUST ASK ME! Monday morning. If you’re there too, come say “hi”!!!
#ALAAC25 #ALA25
June 23, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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If you are arrested today protesting the Trump administration in Illinois, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com.
June 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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June 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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On today's One on One, we talked with @kdmaz.bsky.social‬ about her latest book "MAYBE JUST ASK ME!". 📕♥️ Read the rest to get to know Maizie and her journey to overcome challenges! 💪

[🎨 Graphics by Lorain Lopez | 📋 Outreach & ✍️ Article by Cara Broel - @thebabybookworm.bsky.social] 📚💙

#BookSky
June 12, 2025 at 12:07 PM
kdmaz.bsky.social
Thank you Banks Street College for selecting IS THAT THE BUS? (written by Libby Koponen) as one of the best books of the year!!!!!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social @boardbooks.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
kdmaz.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! I’m Katie Mazeika an author/illustrator represented by Sorche Fairbank @Fairbank Literary
June 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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pbspree.bsky.social
Another great book heading your way from @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @tarajhannon.bsky.social!
We can’t wait! What a fun cover!
#pbspree #graphicnovel #kidlit
#groundhogs
lydialukidis.bsky.social Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · May 15
OH happy day!! After creating this grumpy character in grade 5, @tarajhannon.bsky.social and I can finally reveal the cover for our upcoming early graphic novel, GROUCHO THE GROUCHY GROUNDHOG!
#kidlit #WritingCommunity #graphicnovels #amreading #amwriting #books @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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@penguinschoollib.bsky.social #kokila #arttwink
May 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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pbjamboree.bsky.social
We're celebrating the longest-running children's literacy initiative in the country with our 2025 releases! That's right, this is #ChildrensBookWeek, sponsored by the @cbcbooks.bsky.social
What books are you and your kids reading this week?

#KidLit #PictureBooks #edusky #ChildrensBooks #Poetry
May 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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pbspree.bsky.social
We continue to celebrate @jstremer.bsky.social and #Josee Masse's lovely book WONDERFULLY WILD - out in the world today! Congratulations to you both! #BeachLaneBooks #PB #STEM #Kidlit
May 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
kdmaz.bsky.social
Thank you @patriciaj.murphy and Publishers Weekly for the wonderful interview and opportunity to share Maybe Just Ask Me!!!
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
@ssedlib.bsky.social #edusky
Q & A with Katie Mazeika
We spoke with Katie Mazeika, author-illustrator and advocate for the neurodivergent and disabled, about her first fiction picture book, 'Maybe Just Ask Me!'
www.publishersweekly.com
May 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM