Michelle Houts
@mhoutswrites.bsky.social
Picture book and middle grade author, fiction and biographies. Connecting with curious kids and adults at school visits, libraries, and book festivals. Repped by Allison Remcheck at Rosemary Stimola Literary Studio.
Ohio school librarians, we are looking forward to hanging out with you on Friday! 💙📚 #booksky #OELMA #Ohioauthors
@willhillenbrand.bsky.social @carmellavanvleet.bsky.social @mindymcginnis.bsky.social @kdmaz.bsky.social @leighlewis.bsky.social
@willhillenbrand.bsky.social @carmellavanvleet.bsky.social @mindymcginnis.bsky.social @kdmaz.bsky.social @leighlewis.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Ohio school librarians, we are looking forward to hanging out with you on Friday! 💙📚 #booksky #OELMA #Ohioauthors
@willhillenbrand.bsky.social @carmellavanvleet.bsky.social @mindymcginnis.bsky.social @kdmaz.bsky.social @leighlewis.bsky.social
@willhillenbrand.bsky.social @carmellavanvleet.bsky.social @mindymcginnis.bsky.social @kdmaz.bsky.social @leighlewis.bsky.social
It’s snowing in Michigan, but it’s warm and cozy in the library! A2 Community Bookfest is in full swing. 💙📚 #bookfestival
November 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It’s snowing in Michigan, but it’s warm and cozy in the library! A2 Community Bookfest is in full swing. 💙📚 #bookfestival
I got to talk about baseball, Dottie Kamenshek, and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League today on Cincinnati’s NPR station WVXU.The interview replays tonight at 8. 📚💙 #middlegrade #biographies #womeninsports #baseball
August 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I got to talk about baseball, Dottie Kamenshek, and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League today on Cincinnati’s NPR station WVXU.The interview replays tonight at 8. 📚💙 #middlegrade #biographies #womeninsports #baseball
It’s Back-to-School time! What will be your middle-grader’s first book this year? I suggest this rollicking, brand new release from SilviaAcevedo. I was lucky to read an early copy and it is beyond entertaining! Preorder now from your favorite bookseller—you’ll have it when it releases next week! 📚💙
August 22, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It’s Back-to-School time! What will be your middle-grader’s first book this year? I suggest this rollicking, brand new release from SilviaAcevedo. I was lucky to read an early copy and it is beyond entertaining! Preorder now from your favorite bookseller—you’ll have it when it releases next week! 📚💙
I came home to a package containing the Turkish edition of HOPEFULLY THE SCARECROW! This is my 4th book to be published in Turkish. I can’t tell you how amazing it is to know that my stories encourage young readers across oceans and in several languages. I’m humbled beyond words.
📚💙 #booksky
📚💙 #booksky
August 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I came home to a package containing the Turkish edition of HOPEFULLY THE SCARECROW! This is my 4th book to be published in Turkish. I can’t tell you how amazing it is to know that my stories encourage young readers across oceans and in several languages. I’m humbled beyond words.
📚💙 #booksky
📚💙 #booksky
Congratulations to Emily Rozmus on the release of her debut YA novel! I can’t wait to read it! Happy book birthday, Emily! 💙 📚 #booksky #YA #bookbirthday #launchparty
July 22, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Congratulations to Emily Rozmus on the release of her debut YA novel! I can’t wait to read it! Happy book birthday, Emily! 💙 📚 #booksky #YA #bookbirthday #launchparty
Retreating with other writers can really re-energize your focus! I loved this little 3-night getaway in Yellow Springs with my critique partners.
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#retreat #critiquepartners #summerwriting #booksky
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#retreat #critiquepartners #summerwriting #booksky
June 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Retreating with other writers can really re-energize your focus! I loved this little 3-night getaway in Yellow Springs with my critique partners.
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#retreat #critiquepartners #summerwriting #booksky
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#retreat #critiquepartners #summerwriting #booksky
Look! We made the PW Children’s Bookshelf newsletter with our indie bookstore authors in a party bus! Columbus has some amazing booksellers! We are grateful. @carmellavanvleet.bsky.social @elisastoneleahy.com @juliadevillers.bsky.social
More than 1,600 independent bookstores across the country celebrated Independent Bookstore Day last weekend, and children’s books were a hot item buff.ly/er1OciH
May 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Look! We made the PW Children’s Bookshelf newsletter with our indie bookstore authors in a party bus! Columbus has some amazing booksellers! We are grateful. @carmellavanvleet.bsky.social @elisastoneleahy.com @juliadevillers.bsky.social
Columbus Ohio authors: what should we do on Indie Bookstore Day?
Why, rent a bus and visit seven amazing bookstores! See you Saturday, @covertocover.bsky.social , Grammercy Books, @thebookloft.bsky.social Prologue Bookshop, Storyline Bookshop, Clintonville Books, and @twodollarradiohq.bsky.social
Why, rent a bus and visit seven amazing bookstores! See you Saturday, @covertocover.bsky.social , Grammercy Books, @thebookloft.bsky.social Prologue Bookshop, Storyline Bookshop, Clintonville Books, and @twodollarradiohq.bsky.social
April 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Columbus Ohio authors: what should we do on Indie Bookstore Day?
Why, rent a bus and visit seven amazing bookstores! See you Saturday, @covertocover.bsky.social , Grammercy Books, @thebookloft.bsky.social Prologue Bookshop, Storyline Bookshop, Clintonville Books, and @twodollarradiohq.bsky.social
Why, rent a bus and visit seven amazing bookstores! See you Saturday, @covertocover.bsky.social , Grammercy Books, @thebookloft.bsky.social Prologue Bookshop, Storyline Bookshop, Clintonville Books, and @twodollarradiohq.bsky.social
One School, One Book? Last week I got to witness 2000 readers at two different schools reading #Lucy’sLab Book 1: NUTS ABOUT SCIENCE. Not just students, but teachers, bus drivers and cafeteria staff. Even the mayor of one town! #STEM meets #Literacy in the Lucy’s Lab Series! #K-4readstogether 📚💙
April 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
One School, One Book? Last week I got to witness 2000 readers at two different schools reading #Lucy’sLab Book 1: NUTS ABOUT SCIENCE. Not just students, but teachers, bus drivers and cafeteria staff. Even the mayor of one town! #STEM meets #Literacy in the Lucy’s Lab Series! #K-4readstogether 📚💙
Happy School Librarians Day! I got to spend the day with several amazing school librarians! Thank you for the work you do!
#librarian #reading #writing #authorvisits
#librarian #reading #writing #authorvisits
We are loving the day we get to spend today with Michelle Houts!! It’s been an amazing author visit ❤️ @mhoutswrites.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Happy School Librarians Day! I got to spend the day with several amazing school librarians! Thank you for the work you do!
#librarian #reading #writing #authorvisits
#librarian #reading #writing #authorvisits
Today I learned that adding 💙📚 or 📚💙 to any post puts it into the BookSky feed on BlueSky. I’m still learning this platform but I’m digging all the #kidlit connections! Adding a photo of my very happy grandson getting a signed book from @dowphumiruk.bsky.social at the Grand Lake Area Lit Fest
March 31, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today I learned that adding 💙📚 or 📚💙 to any post puts it into the BookSky feed on BlueSky. I’m still learning this platform but I’m digging all the #kidlit connections! Adding a photo of my very happy grandson getting a signed book from @dowphumiruk.bsky.social at the Grand Lake Area Lit Fest
These folks! These amazing authors & illustrators rocked the Grand Lake Area Lit Fest yesterday! ❤️
@kirbylarson.bsky.social @andreaywang.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @louiseborden.bsky.social @carmellavanvleet.bsky.social @elisastoneleahy.com @giagordon.bsky.social @terrilibenson.bsky.social
@kirbylarson.bsky.social @andreaywang.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @louiseborden.bsky.social @carmellavanvleet.bsky.social @elisastoneleahy.com @giagordon.bsky.social @terrilibenson.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
These folks! These amazing authors & illustrators rocked the Grand Lake Area Lit Fest yesterday! ❤️
@kirbylarson.bsky.social @andreaywang.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @louiseborden.bsky.social @carmellavanvleet.bsky.social @elisastoneleahy.com @giagordon.bsky.social @terrilibenson.bsky.social
@kirbylarson.bsky.social @andreaywang.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @louiseborden.bsky.social @carmellavanvleet.bsky.social @elisastoneleahy.com @giagordon.bsky.social @terrilibenson.bsky.social
Reposted by Michelle Houts
Read.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
January 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Read.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
Read books.
Reading books is resistance.
Buy.
Buy books.
Buying books is resistance.
Share.
Share books.
Sharing books is resistance.
Celebrate
Celebrate books.
Celebrating books is resistance.
Not quite ready to re-enter the real world tomorrow. It’s been a good week of writing and camaraderie with my fellow creators. Oh, and walking in the snow.
January 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Not quite ready to re-enter the real world tomorrow. It’s been a good week of writing and camaraderie with my fellow creators. Oh, and walking in the snow.
Snow and sunshine, soup on the stove, doors closed, words flow. Let the magic happen. #retreat #writingcommunity
January 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Snow and sunshine, soup on the stove, doors closed, words flow. Let the magic happen. #retreat #writingcommunity
TBR stack - I’ll show you mine, will you show me yours? @cindachima.bsky.social @eecharltontrujillo.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 9:32 PM
TBR stack - I’ll show you mine, will you show me yours? @cindachima.bsky.social @eecharltontrujillo.bsky.social
Reposted by Michelle Houts
Please don't tell kids that old "First Thanksgiving" myth and pass it off as actual history. Share books like these this week instead.
November 27, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Please don't tell kids that old "First Thanksgiving" myth and pass it off as actual history. Share books like these this week instead.
Aw, what a beautiful goodbye, Boston!
November 25, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Aw, what a beautiful goodbye, Boston!
If you’re at #NCTE, come to the exhibit floor at 5:00 for my Build Your Stack: Engaging Biographies for Middle Grade and High School. I will share biographies from @ohiounivpress as well as several other favorites! #NCTE24 #biographies
November 23, 2024 at 9:32 PM
If you’re at #NCTE, come to the exhibit floor at 5:00 for my Build Your Stack: Engaging Biographies for Middle Grade and High School. I will share biographies from @ohiounivpress as well as several other favorites! #NCTE24 #biographies
So excited for this panel on a topic close to my heart. How are rural people represented in the books we share with children? #NCTE24 #ruralpicturebooks
November 16, 2024 at 2:42 PM
So excited for this panel on a topic close to my heart. How are rural people represented in the books we share with children? #NCTE24 #ruralpicturebooks
I’m here! Hi! I’m really happy to be on Blue Sky. Finding all things #kidlit, writerly, publishing-related. Looking for my fellow book creators, #teachers, #librarians, and #readers.
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November 13, 2024 at 10:43 PM
I’m here! Hi! I’m really happy to be on Blue Sky. Finding all things #kidlit, writerly, publishing-related. Looking for my fellow book creators, #teachers, #librarians, and #readers.