Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸
@maerespicio.bsky.social
✨ Writer of Books / Eater of Snacks
✨ APALA Honor Award, NPR Best Books
✨ www.maerespicio.com
✨ Author brand: tender+joyful+Filipino dad jokes
✨ Agent: Jennifer Laughran
✨ APALA Honor Award, NPR Best Books
✨ www.maerespicio.com
✨ Author brand: tender+joyful+Filipino dad jokes
✨ Agent: Jennifer Laughran
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Hello Bluesky! (Happy to be here!) I write #MG books and my latest, ISABEL IN BLOOM, is a novel-in-verse praised by the NYT as a "sweet and heartfelt novel [that] explores how bumpy beginnings can offer chances for new growth." My author brand is a blend of tender, joyful, and Filipino-Dad jokes 🥰🇵🇭
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Hello Bluesky! (Happy to be here!) I write #MG books and my latest, ISABEL IN BLOOM, is a novel-in-verse praised by the NYT as a "sweet and heartfelt novel [that] explores how bumpy beginnings can offer chances for new growth." My author brand is a blend of tender, joyful, and Filipino-Dad jokes 🥰🇵🇭
November 18, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Hello Bluesky! (Happy to be here!) I write #MG books and my latest, ISABEL IN BLOOM, is a novel-in-verse praised by the NYT as a "sweet and heartfelt novel [that] explores how bumpy beginnings can offer chances for new growth." My author brand is a blend of tender, joyful, and Filipino-Dad jokes 🥰🇵🇭
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This is the future of book recommendations when libraries are defunded and dismantled. Trained professionals are removed in exchange for this made up, inaccurate garbage.
Are you fighting yet?
Are you fighting yet?
I went into my library's database of Chicago area newspapers to confirm this isn't fake, and it's not.
@chicago.suntimes.com Why the hell are you using ChatGPT to make up book titles? You used to have a books staff. Absolutely no fact checking?
@chicago.suntimes.com Why the hell are you using ChatGPT to make up book titles? You used to have a books staff. Absolutely no fact checking?
May 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
This is the future of book recommendations when libraries are defunded and dismantled. Trained professionals are removed in exchange for this made up, inaccurate garbage.
Are you fighting yet?
Are you fighting yet?
Feeling so grateful and lucky to share my diverse stories with amazing students—thank you, schools and libraries! ❤️ Scroll through to see how I can inspire and energize your readers and writers too! ✨
May 7, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Feeling so grateful and lucky to share my diverse stories with amazing students—thank you, schools and libraries! ❤️ Scroll through to see how I can inspire and energize your readers and writers too! ✨
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I updated my 2025 Books I Love Pinterest board: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...
May 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I updated my 2025 Books I Love Pinterest board: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...
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Isabel in Bloom is now out in PAPERBACK! I'm giving away copies via my newsletter soon—sign up at www.maerespicio.com/contact 🌸 I'm excited for this tender, hopeful, joyful story to reach even more readers 🇵🇭❤️
April 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Isabel in Bloom is now out in PAPERBACK! I'm giving away copies via my newsletter soon—sign up at www.maerespicio.com/contact 🌸 I'm excited for this tender, hopeful, joyful story to reach even more readers 🇵🇭❤️
Isabel in Bloom is now out in PAPERBACK! I'm giving away copies via my newsletter soon—sign up at www.maerespicio.com/contact 🌸 I'm excited for this tender, hopeful, joyful story to reach even more readers 🇵🇭❤️
April 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Isabel in Bloom is now out in PAPERBACK! I'm giving away copies via my newsletter soon—sign up at www.maerespicio.com/contact 🌸 I'm excited for this tender, hopeful, joyful story to reach even more readers 🇵🇭❤️
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator and creator of this event. I love beets, toy trucks, and fairies - maybe someday I'll get to make a book with all three! Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. www.ginaperry.com #kidlit #kidlitart
March 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author/illustrator and creator of this event. I love beets, toy trucks, and fairies - maybe someday I'll get to make a book with all three! Rep'd by Sean McCarthy. www.ginaperry.com #kidlit #kidlitart
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
:) It's been pretty windy (and a little cold) but kinda digging it
Keep your peepers peeped for more updates and more graphic novel/comics to come~✨
🔗 angelirafer.com #kidlitart 🎨
:) It's been pretty windy (and a little cold) but kinda digging it
Keep your peepers peeped for more updates and more graphic novel/comics to come~✨
🔗 angelirafer.com #kidlitart 🎨
March 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
:) It's been pretty windy (and a little cold) but kinda digging it
Keep your peepers peeped for more updates and more graphic novel/comics to come~✨
🔗 angelirafer.com #kidlitart 🎨
:) It's been pretty windy (and a little cold) but kinda digging it
Keep your peepers peeped for more updates and more graphic novel/comics to come~✨
🔗 angelirafer.com #kidlitart 🎨
I shall open a Museum of Peace & Quiet, where all moms are welcome 🥰
March 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I shall open a Museum of Peace & Quiet, where all moms are welcome 🥰
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What a huge honor!💜
Thank you @pernille.bsky.social for selecting SAME PAGE as one of your Must-Read Books for 2025!🥹
And what outstanding company it is in.
I have so much respect for you as a teacher, reader, human, friend. Honored!
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
@rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
Thank you @pernille.bsky.social for selecting SAME PAGE as one of your Must-Read Books for 2025!🥹
And what outstanding company it is in.
I have so much respect for you as a teacher, reader, human, friend. Honored!
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
@rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
What a huge honor!💜
Thank you @pernille.bsky.social for selecting SAME PAGE as one of your Must-Read Books for 2025!🥹
And what outstanding company it is in.
I have so much respect for you as a teacher, reader, human, friend. Honored!
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
@rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
Thank you @pernille.bsky.social for selecting SAME PAGE as one of your Must-Read Books for 2025!🥹
And what outstanding company it is in.
I have so much respect for you as a teacher, reader, human, friend. Honored!
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
@rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
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Meaningful Ramadan & Eid Children's Books -- imaginationsoup.net/10-picture-b.... #kidlit
March 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Meaningful Ramadan & Eid Children's Books -- imaginationsoup.net/10-picture-b.... #kidlit
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Hi Bluesky! School for Wicked Witches Book 2: Wicked Never Waits is out now and waiting to cheer you up with silly Oz-based magical shenanigans for only 8 little dollarrrs 🥳💚🩷
February 19, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Hi Bluesky! School for Wicked Witches Book 2: Wicked Never Waits is out now and waiting to cheer you up with silly Oz-based magical shenanigans for only 8 little dollarrrs 🥳💚🩷
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My Valentine's Day present to myself was that I deactivated my X account. Happy to try out this platform with you!
If you're interested in the Filipino-Canadian community / if you liked reading Reuniting with Strangers / if you're an author / if you're kind, thoughtful & funny, let's be friends!
If you're interested in the Filipino-Canadian community / if you liked reading Reuniting with Strangers / if you're an author / if you're kind, thoughtful & funny, let's be friends!
February 15, 2025 at 5:52 AM
My Valentine's Day present to myself was that I deactivated my X account. Happy to try out this platform with you!
If you're interested in the Filipino-Canadian community / if you liked reading Reuniting with Strangers / if you're an author / if you're kind, thoughtful & funny, let's be friends!
If you're interested in the Filipino-Canadian community / if you liked reading Reuniting with Strangers / if you're an author / if you're kind, thoughtful & funny, let's be friends!
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✨ COVER REVEAL ✨
A sweeping and magical story collection showcasing the mythical creatures of Southeast Asia…
THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS. October 21st, 2025.
Illustrations by @JesnCin
Designed by Micah Fleming
PREORDER NOW! www.abramsbooks.com/product/beas...
A sweeping and magical story collection showcasing the mythical creatures of Southeast Asia…
THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS. October 21st, 2025.
Illustrations by @JesnCin
Designed by Micah Fleming
PREORDER NOW! www.abramsbooks.com/product/beas...
February 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
✨ COVER REVEAL ✨
A sweeping and magical story collection showcasing the mythical creatures of Southeast Asia…
THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS. October 21st, 2025.
Illustrations by @JesnCin
Designed by Micah Fleming
PREORDER NOW! www.abramsbooks.com/product/beas...
A sweeping and magical story collection showcasing the mythical creatures of Southeast Asia…
THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINDS. October 21st, 2025.
Illustrations by @JesnCin
Designed by Micah Fleming
PREORDER NOW! www.abramsbooks.com/product/beas...
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Antarctic rush hour. 😂
From Buitengebieden of the Netherlands, over on the other place.
From Buitengebieden of the Netherlands, over on the other place.
January 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Antarctic rush hour. 😂
From Buitengebieden of the Netherlands, over on the other place.
From Buitengebieden of the Netherlands, over on the other place.
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The Los Angeles Public Library and the Library Foundation are thrilled to announce the next open call for creative Angelenos to apply for the LAPL Creators in Residence program: lapl.org/creators
December 9, 2024 at 10:37 PM
The Los Angeles Public Library and the Library Foundation are thrilled to announce the next open call for creative Angelenos to apply for the LAPL Creators in Residence program: lapl.org/creators
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#1 in the 🌎
For the second year running, Los Angeles Public Library is the number one lending library in the world on Overdrive/Libby with over 14 million items borrowed in 2024.
We couldn't have done it without you 🫶📚🎉
For the second year running, Los Angeles Public Library is the number one lending library in the world on Overdrive/Libby with over 14 million items borrowed in 2024.
We couldn't have done it without you 🫶📚🎉
January 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
#1 in the 🌎
For the second year running, Los Angeles Public Library is the number one lending library in the world on Overdrive/Libby with over 14 million items borrowed in 2024.
We couldn't have done it without you 🫶📚🎉
For the second year running, Los Angeles Public Library is the number one lending library in the world on Overdrive/Libby with over 14 million items borrowed in 2024.
We couldn't have done it without you 🫶📚🎉
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Last Chance Academy (1): A Study in Secrets preorder campaign: US & Canada preorders will receive swag & signed book plate. All preorders will be entered into a drawing to win a free 45-min virtual bookclub visit (& I'll read the first ch of book 2 to you)! Enter by 3/10 forms.gle/CV1BWzLfzyZV...
January 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Last Chance Academy (1): A Study in Secrets preorder campaign: US & Canada preorders will receive swag & signed book plate. All preorders will be entered into a drawing to win a free 45-min virtual bookclub visit (& I'll read the first ch of book 2 to you)! Enter by 3/10 forms.gle/CV1BWzLfzyZV...
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Novels-in-verse are
-The language of the heart
-A story singing to the reader
-Lyrical explorations of the internal landscape
-Playful language rewriting the world
-Language coming alive, speaking truth
-Stories of the heart, mind, soul, & spirit
-A bridge for building empathy
-The language of the heart
-A story singing to the reader
-Lyrical explorations of the internal landscape
-Playful language rewriting the world
-Language coming alive, speaking truth
-Stories of the heart, mind, soul, & spirit
-A bridge for building empathy
February 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Novels-in-verse are
-The language of the heart
-A story singing to the reader
-Lyrical explorations of the internal landscape
-Playful language rewriting the world
-Language coming alive, speaking truth
-Stories of the heart, mind, soul, & spirit
-A bridge for building empathy
-The language of the heart
-A story singing to the reader
-Lyrical explorations of the internal landscape
-Playful language rewriting the world
-Language coming alive, speaking truth
-Stories of the heart, mind, soul, & spirit
-A bridge for building empathy
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"Novels-in-verse are . . .
-The language of the heart
-A story singing to the reader
-Lyrical explorations of the internal landscape
-Playful language rewriting the world" — @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2024/09/spar...
-The language of the heart
-A story singing to the reader
-Lyrical explorations of the internal landscape
-Playful language rewriting the world" — @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2024/09/spar...
February 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
"Novels-in-verse are . . .
-The language of the heart
-A story singing to the reader
-Lyrical explorations of the internal landscape
-Playful language rewriting the world" — @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2024/09/spar...
-The language of the heart
-A story singing to the reader
-Lyrical explorations of the internal landscape
-Playful language rewriting the world" — @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2024/09/spar...
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Ever had an editor or agent tell you your picture book is “too quiet”? This popular workshop is back to address the why’s and explore how some “quiet books” still manage to roar: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/tur...
#kidlitchat #kidlitsky
#kidlitchat #kidlitsky
February 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Ever had an editor or agent tell you your picture book is “too quiet”? This popular workshop is back to address the why’s and explore how some “quiet books” still manage to roar: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/tur...
#kidlitchat #kidlitsky
#kidlitchat #kidlitsky
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Today's reader mail:
"Your book Dear Student is one of the best books I’ve read in my life!"😭💛
I love my job!
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
"Your book Dear Student is one of the best books I’ve read in my life!"😭💛
I love my job!
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Today's reader mail:
"Your book Dear Student is one of the best books I’ve read in my life!"😭💛
I love my job!
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
"Your book Dear Student is one of the best books I’ve read in my life!"😭💛
I love my job!
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
Last day to bid! ✨
🚨Important Announcement 🚨
AUCTION EXTENDED!
Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST.
We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!
AUCTION EXTENDED!
Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST.
We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!
January 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Last day to bid! ✨
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Mae Respicio is offering a MG manuscript critique of up to 50 pages, with follow-up phone call.
@maerespicio.bsky.social writes middle grade novels full of hope & heart, including The House That Lou Built, an Asian/Pacific American Library Association Honor Award recipient & NPR Best Book. #kidlit
@maerespicio.bsky.social writes middle grade novels full of hope & heart, including The House That Lou Built, an Asian/Pacific American Library Association Honor Award recipient & NPR Best Book. #kidlit
January 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Mae Respicio is offering a MG manuscript critique of up to 50 pages, with follow-up phone call.
@maerespicio.bsky.social writes middle grade novels full of hope & heart, including The House That Lou Built, an Asian/Pacific American Library Association Honor Award recipient & NPR Best Book. #kidlit
@maerespicio.bsky.social writes middle grade novels full of hope & heart, including The House That Lou Built, an Asian/Pacific American Library Association Honor Award recipient & NPR Best Book. #kidlit
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🚨 #Teachers and #librarians! Have you seen all the fantastic school visits up for grabs???🚨
There are 34 visits from NYT bestselling & award-winning authors and illustrators across the grade levels. Even a few in-person visits! Go bid!
#booksky #teachersky #libsky #skybrarians #kidlit #librarysky
There are 34 visits from NYT bestselling & award-winning authors and illustrators across the grade levels. Even a few in-person visits! Go bid!
#booksky #teachersky #libsky #skybrarians #kidlit #librarysky
January 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🚨 #Teachers and #librarians! Have you seen all the fantastic school visits up for grabs???🚨
There are 34 visits from NYT bestselling & award-winning authors and illustrators across the grade levels. Even a few in-person visits! Go bid!
#booksky #teachersky #libsky #skybrarians #kidlit #librarysky
There are 34 visits from NYT bestselling & award-winning authors and illustrators across the grade levels. Even a few in-person visits! Go bid!
#booksky #teachersky #libsky #skybrarians #kidlit #librarysky