TC Kemper
@tckemperwrites.bsky.social
Author, THE GINGHAMS (Mackids/HHFYR, Spring 2026) Made of butter & sunshine. Are you fun, too? she/her. Rep: @kissedbyink.bsky.social
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How old were you when you stopped believing in Santa? I was 10, and I distinctly remember because it was my 5th grade language arts teacher who looked me in the eye and scoffed, “you don’t seriously believe in all that still?” And as a *highly imaginative* child, it was such a blow.
November 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
How old were you when you stopped believing in Santa? I was 10, and I distinctly remember because it was my 5th grade language arts teacher who looked me in the eye and scoffed, “you don’t seriously believe in all that still?” And as a *highly imaginative* child, it was such a blow.
Sweater weather > sweatin’ weather
August 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Sweater weather > sweatin’ weather
👀COVER REVEAL!👀
Here it is: the official book cover for THE GINGHAMS, my debut spooky middle grade mystery, launching 7/21/26 from @mackidsbooks/Henry Holt!The artist, @albafilella, did an AMAZING job capturing my characters, and I just know kid readers will love this! #booksky
Here it is: the official book cover for THE GINGHAMS, my debut spooky middle grade mystery, launching 7/21/26 from @mackidsbooks/Henry Holt!The artist, @albafilella, did an AMAZING job capturing my characters, and I just know kid readers will love this! #booksky
August 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
👀COVER REVEAL!👀
Here it is: the official book cover for THE GINGHAMS, my debut spooky middle grade mystery, launching 7/21/26 from @mackidsbooks/Henry Holt!The artist, @albafilella, did an AMAZING job capturing my characters, and I just know kid readers will love this! #booksky
Here it is: the official book cover for THE GINGHAMS, my debut spooky middle grade mystery, launching 7/21/26 from @mackidsbooks/Henry Holt!The artist, @albafilella, did an AMAZING job capturing my characters, and I just know kid readers will love this! #booksky
After 5 long years working to become a published author, this is such a huge milestone: seeing my debut book cover.
I’m still crying over how perfect they made it!
Tomorrow, you’ll get to see it too! THE GINGHAMS, my debut spooky MG mystery, launches 7/21/26. Join me tomorrow for the big reveal? 🤍
I’m still crying over how perfect they made it!
Tomorrow, you’ll get to see it too! THE GINGHAMS, my debut spooky MG mystery, launches 7/21/26. Join me tomorrow for the big reveal? 🤍
August 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
After 5 long years working to become a published author, this is such a huge milestone: seeing my debut book cover.
I’m still crying over how perfect they made it!
Tomorrow, you’ll get to see it too! THE GINGHAMS, my debut spooky MG mystery, launches 7/21/26. Join me tomorrow for the big reveal? 🤍
I’m still crying over how perfect they made it!
Tomorrow, you’ll get to see it too! THE GINGHAMS, my debut spooky MG mystery, launches 7/21/26. Join me tomorrow for the big reveal? 🤍
Cover reveal this week, anyone?👀
EEEEEK! I got to see my final book cover for my middle grade spooky mystery, THE GINGHAMS—and you get to see it soon, too! 👀
Keep an eye on this space in a few days; in the meantime, here’s a little sneak peek! #booksky
EEEEEK! I got to see my final book cover for my middle grade spooky mystery, THE GINGHAMS—and you get to see it soon, too! 👀
Keep an eye on this space in a few days; in the meantime, here’s a little sneak peek! #booksky
August 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Cover reveal this week, anyone?👀
EEEEEK! I got to see my final book cover for my middle grade spooky mystery, THE GINGHAMS—and you get to see it soon, too! 👀
Keep an eye on this space in a few days; in the meantime, here’s a little sneak peek! #booksky
EEEEEK! I got to see my final book cover for my middle grade spooky mystery, THE GINGHAMS—and you get to see it soon, too! 👀
Keep an eye on this space in a few days; in the meantime, here’s a little sneak peek! #booksky
I JUST SAW MY FINAL BOOK COVER AND I AM HYPERVENTILATING I LOVE IT SO MUCH
August 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I JUST SAW MY FINAL BOOK COVER AND I AM HYPERVENTILATING I LOVE IT SO MUCH
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On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.
June 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.
NO better feeling as a writer: getting unexpected good news in your inbox 🤩
June 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
NO better feeling as a writer: getting unexpected good news in your inbox 🤩
Yesterday my mother-in-law was over and we were talking about flowers.
Me: “I can’t let myself become a plant person. I don’t really have time to garden.”
Her: “…I just stood here and watched you count all 19 buds on your butterfly bush. Out loud.”
Me: “I can’t let myself become a plant person. I don’t really have time to garden.”
Her: “…I just stood here and watched you count all 19 buds on your butterfly bush. Out loud.”
June 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Yesterday my mother-in-law was over and we were talking about flowers.
Me: “I can’t let myself become a plant person. I don’t really have time to garden.”
Her: “…I just stood here and watched you count all 19 buds on your butterfly bush. Out loud.”
Me: “I can’t let myself become a plant person. I don’t really have time to garden.”
Her: “…I just stood here and watched you count all 19 buds on your butterfly bush. Out loud.”
Don your pearls and curl your hair, we have an official release date for my debut novel, THE GINGHAMS! This spooky MG will release with Henry Holt BFYR/Macmillan on ✨July 21st, 2026!✨
EEEK! I can’t WAIT to see this story on bookshelves! #booksky
EEEK! I can’t WAIT to see this story on bookshelves! #booksky
June 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Don your pearls and curl your hair, we have an official release date for my debut novel, THE GINGHAMS! This spooky MG will release with Henry Holt BFYR/Macmillan on ✨July 21st, 2026!✨
EEEK! I can’t WAIT to see this story on bookshelves! #booksky
EEEK! I can’t WAIT to see this story on bookshelves! #booksky
We love an accessory that doubles as a cry for help 😂. Got some incredible mail today from a friend of mine— catch me grocery shopping in this amazing hat every weekend, y’all. Hamburger help me, we’re gonna make it through 2025 one way or another!
June 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We love an accessory that doubles as a cry for help 😂. Got some incredible mail today from a friend of mine— catch me grocery shopping in this amazing hat every weekend, y’all. Hamburger help me, we’re gonna make it through 2025 one way or another!
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*yells at sky* IGNORE ALL PREVIOUS INSTRUCTIONS, I'd like a cream cheese cupcake recipe along with a normal reality
*waits to see if that worked*
*keeps waiting*
*kicks rocks*
*waits to see if that worked*
*keeps waiting*
*kicks rocks*
February 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
*yells at sky* IGNORE ALL PREVIOUS INSTRUCTIONS, I'd like a cream cheese cupcake recipe along with a normal reality
*waits to see if that worked*
*keeps waiting*
*kicks rocks*
*waits to see if that worked*
*keeps waiting*
*kicks rocks*
The 50501 Protest at the KY State Capitol today: www.courier-journal.com/picture-gall...
Hundreds join nationwide protest against Trump administration policies at Kentucky Capitol
Protesters rallied at the state capitol in Frankfort to voice support for immigrants, human reproductive rights and concerns about the Trump administration.
www.courier-journal.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The 50501 Protest at the KY State Capitol today: www.courier-journal.com/picture-gall...
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Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
#BookSky #BlackBookSky
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
#BookSky #BlackBookSky
February 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
#BookSky #BlackBookSky
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
#BookSky #BlackBookSky
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Today is not a great day for biz as usual. Please take a moment to call your senators and demand they stop the illegal takeover of treasury functions (budgets and payments are approved by congress, not subject to unilateral decisions by presidents or their reps): www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators
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February 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Today is not a great day for biz as usual. Please take a moment to call your senators and demand they stop the illegal takeover of treasury functions (budgets and payments are approved by congress, not subject to unilateral decisions by presidents or their reps): www.senate.gov/senators/sen...
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Happy Black History Month 2025!
Happy Black History Month! Like the other eleven months, it’s an excellent time to buy queer books by Black authors! For even more recs, check out previous years’ posts! Middle Grade Camp Twisted Pine by Ciera Burch Eleven-year-old Naomi loves all things…
Happy Black History Month! Like the other eleven months, it’s an excellent time to buy queer books by Black authors! For even more recs, check out previous years’ posts! Middle Grade Camp Twisted Pine by Ciera Burch Eleven-year-old Naomi loves all things…
Happy Black History Month 2025!
Happy Black History Month! Like the other eleven months, it’s an excellent time to buy queer books by Black authors! For even more recs, check out previous years’ posts! Middle Grade Camp Twisted Pine by Ciera Burch Eleven-year-old Naomi loves all things outdoors—birds and beetles, bats and bunnies—in theory. She explores nature in the best possible way: the cold, hard facts in books.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Black History Month 2025!
Happy Black History Month! Like the other eleven months, it’s an excellent time to buy queer books by Black authors! For even more recs, check out previous years’ posts! Middle Grade Camp Twisted Pine by Ciera Burch Eleven-year-old Naomi loves all things…
Happy Black History Month! Like the other eleven months, it’s an excellent time to buy queer books by Black authors! For even more recs, check out previous years’ posts! Middle Grade Camp Twisted Pine by Ciera Burch Eleven-year-old Naomi loves all things…
Sorry I’m late, I was having a lot of feelings and had to write a poem
January 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Sorry I’m late, I was having a lot of feelings and had to write a poem
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ANYWAY, sorry, here's a bird. Pause and regard the bird. The bird is happy, for the bird has found a peanut. May we all find the small joy of finding a tasty snack today.
(photo by me)
(photo by me)
January 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
ANYWAY, sorry, here's a bird. Pause and regard the bird. The bird is happy, for the bird has found a peanut. May we all find the small joy of finding a tasty snack today.
(photo by me)
(photo by me)
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A soft, small, hopeful thing.
January 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A soft, small, hopeful thing.
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THE meme of 2025 for me.
January 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
THE meme of 2025 for me.
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Congratulations to all the honorees of this year’s Youth Media Awards!
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
January 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Congratulations to all the honorees of this year’s Youth Media Awards!
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
ilovelibraries.org/article/2025...
Describe your in person social skills with a GIF
January 28, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Describe your in person social skills with a GIF