Michael Leali
@michaelleali.bsky.social
Award-winning author. THE CIVIL WAR OF AMOS ABERNATHY | MATTEO | THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES. Rep by Sara Crowe. He/him/his. 🏳️🌈
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New! Interview with award-winning middle grade author @michaelleali.bsky.social where he talks about his book MATTEO and juggling multiple projects. We also discussed MG books by Mark Oshiro, Shaun David Hutchinson, Terry J Benton-Walker & Heather Murphy Capps www.karenbmccoy.com/matteo-by-mi...
July 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
New! Interview with award-winning middle grade author @michaelleali.bsky.social where he talks about his book MATTEO and juggling multiple projects. We also discussed MG books by Mark Oshiro, Shaun David Hutchinson, Terry J Benton-Walker & Heather Murphy Capps www.karenbmccoy.com/matteo-by-mi...
Thank you, @ajirving.bsky.social! You rock!!
Excited to get a copy of THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES by @michaelleali.bsky.social from UTU 🌈☂️! I’m so happy I was able to meet Michael in person last June at the Lammy Awards! He is incredibly talented and such a kind human ❤️ www.undertheumbrellabookstore.com/product/leal... #kidlit #booksky
June 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Thank you, @ajirving.bsky.social! You rock!!
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VERY excited to learn about Bridging the Gap in Teen Lit from the wonderful @michaelleali.bsky.social & an organization that’s new to me, @youngteenlit.bsky.social!
#ABAchildrensinstitute
#ABAchildrensinstitute
June 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
VERY excited to learn about Bridging the Gap in Teen Lit from the wonderful @michaelleali.bsky.social & an organization that’s new to me, @youngteenlit.bsky.social!
#ABAchildrensinstitute
#ABAchildrensinstitute
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Looking for books to foster #mentalhealthawarenessmonth conversations? Check out WE ARE NOT ALONE by
@katrynwrites.bsky.social in this hopeful story about a recent cancer survivor finding new friends and moving on from grief.
#mentalhealth #middlegrade #mglit #kidlit #EduSky #TLSky
@katrynwrites.bsky.social in this hopeful story about a recent cancer survivor finding new friends and moving on from grief.
#mentalhealth #middlegrade #mglit #kidlit #EduSky #TLSky
May 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Looking for books to foster #mentalhealthawarenessmonth conversations? Check out WE ARE NOT ALONE by
@katrynwrites.bsky.social in this hopeful story about a recent cancer survivor finding new friends and moving on from grief.
#mentalhealth #middlegrade #mglit #kidlit #EduSky #TLSky
@katrynwrites.bsky.social in this hopeful story about a recent cancer survivor finding new friends and moving on from grief.
#mentalhealth #middlegrade #mglit #kidlit #EduSky #TLSky
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I’m a HarperCollins author, and I signed this letter in support of IMLS and librarians and library staff.
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
May 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I’m a HarperCollins author, and I signed this letter in support of IMLS and librarians and library staff.
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I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
May 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
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I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
#libraries #librarians #library #books #amreading
(Thanks to @michaelleali.bsky.social for the leadership.)
#libraries #librarians #library #books #amreading
(Thanks to @michaelleali.bsky.social for the leadership.)
May 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
#libraries #librarians #library #books #amreading
(Thanks to @michaelleali.bsky.social for the leadership.)
#libraries #librarians #library #books #amreading
(Thanks to @michaelleali.bsky.social for the leadership.)
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I signed both as an author and a library worker. We show up for you and your freedom to read every day, in large ways and in small ways. An organization like HarperCollins that has a loud voice should be showing up for the freedom to read whenever and however it can.
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
May 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I signed both as an author and a library worker. We show up for you and your freedom to read every day, in large ways and in small ways. An organization like HarperCollins that has a loud voice should be showing up for the freedom to read whenever and however it can.
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I'm a HarperCollins/Harlequin author and I'm one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
May 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I'm a HarperCollins/Harlequin author and I'm one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
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Two of my books are through HarperCollins. And yes. I am one of these 1350 signatures. (Thank you, Michael, for organizing.)
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
May 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Two of my books are through HarperCollins. And yes. I am one of these 1350 signatures. (Thank you, Michael, for organizing.)
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I’m a HarperCollins author (my Feminine Pursuits series is with Avon, a HC imprint) and I signed this letter in support of IMLS and librarians and library staff.
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
May 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I’m a HarperCollins author (my Feminine Pursuits series is with Avon, a HC imprint) and I signed this letter in support of IMLS and librarians and library staff.
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I'm a HarperCollins author and I signed this letter.
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
May 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I'm a HarperCollins author and I signed this letter.
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
May 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
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In 2022, @michaelleali.bsky.social and i met in a video green room as part of an online Pride book promo event from HarperCollins. He’s a super guy and i’m so proud to join him by signing this letter to HarperCollins, asking them to support libraries and free access to books.
May 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
In 2022, @michaelleali.bsky.social and i met in a video green room as part of an online Pride book promo event from HarperCollins. He’s a super guy and i’m so proud to join him by signing this letter to HarperCollins, asking them to support libraries and free access to books.
I donated! Will you?
They are being so reasonable here so I'll scream about it: FFTRP lead a huge coalition, including @authorsabb.bsky.social to make this happen. It was back breaking labor to fight a bill that could be a DISASTER for the fight against book bans nationwide. Heroes.
For god sake, pls donate to FFTRP.
For god sake, pls donate to FFTRP.
Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session will be extended to finish up the budget, but anything that didn’t cross the finish line tonight should be dead—including
HB 1539/SB 1692.
Thank you to all who made sure your opposition known over the last 60 days. They’ll be back, but tonight we get the W!
HB 1539/SB 1692.
Thank you to all who made sure your opposition known over the last 60 days. They’ll be back, but tonight we get the W!
May 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I donated! Will you?
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Still buzzin over this tbh.
They are being so reasonable here so I'll scream about it: FFTRP lead a huge coalition, including @authorsabb.bsky.social to make this happen. It was back breaking labor to fight a bill that could be a DISASTER for the fight against book bans nationwide. Heroes.
For god sake, pls donate to FFTRP.
For god sake, pls donate to FFTRP.
Florida’s 2025 Legislative Session will be extended to finish up the budget, but anything that didn’t cross the finish line tonight should be dead—including
HB 1539/SB 1692.
Thank you to all who made sure your opposition known over the last 60 days. They’ll be back, but tonight we get the W!
HB 1539/SB 1692.
Thank you to all who made sure your opposition known over the last 60 days. They’ll be back, but tonight we get the W!
May 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Still buzzin over this tbh.
We saw a huge jump in sign ups in the last 24 hours.
Now, nearly 1,200 individuals and organizations have added their names to the open letter. Thank you!!
If you’re an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, educator, lit agent, or publishing professional, please join us!
Now, nearly 1,200 individuals and organizations have added their names to the open letter. Thank you!!
If you’re an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, educator, lit agent, or publishing professional, please join us!
@publisherswkly.bsky.social ran a story on our open letter to @harpercollins.bsky.social.
We’ve gathered 410+ signatures. There’s still time to add your name.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
We’ve gathered 410+ signatures. There’s still time to add your name.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Open Letter Implores HarperCollins to Defend IMLS, Libraries
An open letter signed by Authors Against Book Bans, the HarperCollins union, and nearly 400 authors, librarians, booksellers, and agents is calling on HarperCollins to speak up on behalf of the beleag...
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April 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We saw a huge jump in sign ups in the last 24 hours.
Now, nearly 1,200 individuals and organizations have added their names to the open letter. Thank you!!
If you’re an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, educator, lit agent, or publishing professional, please join us!
Now, nearly 1,200 individuals and organizations have added their names to the open letter. Thank you!!
If you’re an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, educator, lit agent, or publishing professional, please join us!
We’re up to 430+ signatures.
Will you sign?
Will you sign?
@publisherswkly.bsky.social ran a story on our open letter to @harpercollins.bsky.social.
We’ve gathered 410+ signatures. There’s still time to add your name.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
We’ve gathered 410+ signatures. There’s still time to add your name.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Open Letter Implores HarperCollins to Defend IMLS, Libraries
An open letter signed by Authors Against Book Bans, the HarperCollins union, and nearly 400 authors, librarians, booksellers, and agents is calling on HarperCollins to speak up on behalf of the beleag...
www.publishersweekly.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We’re up to 430+ signatures.
Will you sign?
Will you sign?
@publisherswkly.bsky.social ran a story on our open letter to @harpercollins.bsky.social.
We’ve gathered 410+ signatures. There’s still time to add your name.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
We’ve gathered 410+ signatures. There’s still time to add your name.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Open Letter Implores HarperCollins to Defend IMLS, Libraries
An open letter signed by Authors Against Book Bans, the HarperCollins union, and nearly 400 authors, librarians, booksellers, and agents is calling on HarperCollins to speak up on behalf of the beleag...
www.publishersweekly.com
April 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
@publisherswkly.bsky.social ran a story on our open letter to @harpercollins.bsky.social.
We’ve gathered 410+ signatures. There’s still time to add your name.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
We’ve gathered 410+ signatures. There’s still time to add your name.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
400+ signatures and counting!
Authors, illustrators, librarians, booksellers, lit agents, industry professionals—will you add your name?
Authors, illustrators, librarians, booksellers, lit agents, industry professionals—will you add your name?
I don’t understand why HarperCollins refused to join other major publishers and sign the letter to Congress in support of IMLS.
So, I wrote a letter to HarperCollins.
Libraries and librarians need our support. Authors and industry professionals, please sign this letter using this form. 👇 🙏 📚
So, I wrote a letter to HarperCollins.
Libraries and librarians need our support. Authors and industry professionals, please sign this letter using this form. 👇 🙏 📚
April 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
400+ signatures and counting!
Authors, illustrators, librarians, booksellers, lit agents, industry professionals—will you add your name?
Authors, illustrators, librarians, booksellers, lit agents, industry professionals—will you add your name?
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It's hard to explain to people outside this fight that Texas is currently trying to ban kids from using public libraries... but they are; it's passed out of committee, and it's going to a floor vote.
🚨If you know ANYONE in Texas it's time for them to call their reps and demand NO ON HB3225🚨
🚨If you know ANYONE in Texas it's time for them to call their reps and demand NO ON HB3225🚨
Bad. Despite the voucher debate, the Tx State Affairs committee met and voted FOR HB3225. This bill would require public libraries to have age restrictions and cordone off parts of the library as inaccessible to teens. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
It's hard to explain to people outside this fight that Texas is currently trying to ban kids from using public libraries... but they are; it's passed out of committee, and it's going to a floor vote.
🚨If you know ANYONE in Texas it's time for them to call their reps and demand NO ON HB3225🚨
🚨If you know ANYONE in Texas it's time for them to call their reps and demand NO ON HB3225🚨
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325+ signatures and counting!
If you are an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, lit agent, publishing professional, educator—please sign and share this request.
Please help support IMLS and the work of our library systems. 📚
If you are an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, lit agent, publishing professional, educator—please sign and share this request.
Please help support IMLS and the work of our library systems. 📚
I don’t understand why HarperCollins refused to join other major publishers and sign the letter to Congress in support of IMLS.
So, I wrote a letter to HarperCollins.
Libraries and librarians need our support. Authors and industry professionals, please sign this letter using this form. 👇 🙏 📚
So, I wrote a letter to HarperCollins.
Libraries and librarians need our support. Authors and industry professionals, please sign this letter using this form. 👇 🙏 📚
April 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
325+ signatures and counting!
If you are an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, lit agent, publishing professional, educator—please sign and share this request.
Please help support IMLS and the work of our library systems. 📚
If you are an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, lit agent, publishing professional, educator—please sign and share this request.
Please help support IMLS and the work of our library systems. 📚
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JKR is 🗑️ and Harry Potter is not worth the nostalgia if it hurts trans folks…
So try one of these (even better) books to fill that hole in your heart!
Similar vibes (magic, friendship, found family, and/or boarding school) but significantly more inclusive!! About 2/3rds of these authors are queer:
So try one of these (even better) books to fill that hole in your heart!
Similar vibes (magic, friendship, found family, and/or boarding school) but significantly more inclusive!! About 2/3rds of these authors are queer:
April 18, 2025 at 4:38 AM
JKR is 🗑️ and Harry Potter is not worth the nostalgia if it hurts trans folks…
So try one of these (even better) books to fill that hole in your heart!
Similar vibes (magic, friendship, found family, and/or boarding school) but significantly more inclusive!! About 2/3rds of these authors are queer:
So try one of these (even better) books to fill that hole in your heart!
Similar vibes (magic, friendship, found family, and/or boarding school) but significantly more inclusive!! About 2/3rds of these authors are queer: