Wendy Parris
@wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social
MG author: FIELD OF SCREAMS and STAGE FRIGHT both Delacorte Press rep: Sara Megibow
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Publishers' Weekly chose our panel as one of the top ones to attend at #NCTE next week... please come see us if you're there!
@jennaleeyun.bsky.social @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social @christinewrites.bsky.social @jessicahaster.bsky.social @careybk.bsky.social @ncte.org
#kidlit #spookymiddlegrade
@jennaleeyun.bsky.social @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social @christinewrites.bsky.social @jessicahaster.bsky.social @careybk.bsky.social @ncte.org
#kidlit #spookymiddlegrade
November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Publishers' Weekly chose our panel as one of the top ones to attend at #NCTE next week... please come see us if you're there!
@jennaleeyun.bsky.social @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social @christinewrites.bsky.social @jessicahaster.bsky.social @careybk.bsky.social @ncte.org
#kidlit #spookymiddlegrade
@jennaleeyun.bsky.social @ryanjamesblack.bsky.social @christinewrites.bsky.social @jessicahaster.bsky.social @careybk.bsky.social @ncte.org
#kidlit #spookymiddlegrade
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Halloween may be over but our school visits are not! Kids love spooky books all year long and author visits inspire kids to read and write. Reach out to schedule your free visit!
#EduSky #Teachers #Librarians
#EduSky #Teachers #Librarians
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Halloween may be over but our school visits are not! Kids love spooky books all year long and author visits inspire kids to read and write. Reach out to schedule your free visit!
#EduSky #Teachers #Librarians
#EduSky #Teachers #Librarians
For a truly creepy mg book, look no further than STAGE FRIGHT. 💀
"A locked room scary story about thirteen-year-old Avery, who plans a séance at a deserted theater to bond with her friends, only to find they are trapped inside with someone—or something—else."
#kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social
"A locked room scary story about thirteen-year-old Avery, who plans a séance at a deserted theater to bond with her friends, only to find they are trapped inside with someone—or something—else."
#kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
For a truly creepy mg book, look no further than STAGE FRIGHT. 💀
"A locked room scary story about thirteen-year-old Avery, who plans a séance at a deserted theater to bond with her friends, only to find they are trapped inside with someone—or something—else."
#kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social
"A locked room scary story about thirteen-year-old Avery, who plans a séance at a deserted theater to bond with her friends, only to find they are trapped inside with someone—or something—else."
#kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social
FREE writing workshop for kids 8-12 years old! School's out 10/24 in Oak Park, IL, so Dandelion Bookshop is hosting a mini writing workshop at 3 p.m. I'll read from my spooky mg books, then help kids start a creepy tale of their own!
Please register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-sto...
#kidlit
Please register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-sto...
#kidlit
October 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
FREE writing workshop for kids 8-12 years old! School's out 10/24 in Oak Park, IL, so Dandelion Bookshop is hosting a mini writing workshop at 3 p.m. I'll read from my spooky mg books, then help kids start a creepy tale of their own!
Please register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-sto...
#kidlit
Please register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-sto...
#kidlit
If you are in beautiful, dynamic, wonderfully diverse Chicago this Sunday, 10/12, please come by the gorgeous @barnesandnoble.com Wicker Park btwn 1-3 p.m.
I'll be signing copies of my spooky middle grade novels!
more info: stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
#kidlit
I'll be signing copies of my spooky middle grade novels!
more info: stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
#kidlit
October 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
If you are in beautiful, dynamic, wonderfully diverse Chicago this Sunday, 10/12, please come by the gorgeous @barnesandnoble.com Wicker Park btwn 1-3 p.m.
I'll be signing copies of my spooky middle grade novels!
more info: stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
#kidlit
I'll be signing copies of my spooky middle grade novels!
more info: stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...
#kidlit
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BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.
While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.
While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.
Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row
Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.
www.choosechicago.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.
While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.
While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.
This week marks 1 year since STAGE FRIGHT published, and we're giving away 5 copies on Goodreads to celebrate! Perfect for spooky season, it's about 4 kids trapped in a haunted theater 👻💀
Enter before Oct. 7 here:
www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
#kidlit @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
Enter before Oct. 7 here:
www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
#kidlit @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This week marks 1 year since STAGE FRIGHT published, and we're giving away 5 copies on Goodreads to celebrate! Perfect for spooky season, it's about 4 kids trapped in a haunted theater 👻💀
Enter before Oct. 7 here:
www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
#kidlit @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
Enter before Oct. 7 here:
www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
#kidlit @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
I'm now officially a Spooky Middle Grade Author 👻 Love this crew of traditionally published authors working to show that scary stories for kids are important all year round! Please go to our website at www.spookymiddlegrade.com to find out more and see what we can offer educators! #kidlit #spookymg
September 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I'm now officially a Spooky Middle Grade Author 👻 Love this crew of traditionally published authors working to show that scary stories for kids are important all year round! Please go to our website at www.spookymiddlegrade.com to find out more and see what we can offer educators! #kidlit #spookymg
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Know your rights, Illinois.
Stay safe and stay informed.
Stay safe and stay informed.
September 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Know your rights, Illinois.
Stay safe and stay informed.
Stay safe and stay informed.
Thank you to the IL Reading Council for generously buying 100 copies of STAGE FRIGHT to give away at the Illinois State Fair. I got to sign and hand them all out to bunches of book fans! Happy to meet Il Sec of State Alexi Giannoulis, Honorary Chair of the Illinois Reads Program, too! #kidlit
August 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Thank you to the IL Reading Council for generously buying 100 copies of STAGE FRIGHT to give away at the Illinois State Fair. I got to sign and hand them all out to bunches of book fans! Happy to meet Il Sec of State Alexi Giannoulis, Honorary Chair of the Illinois Reads Program, too! #kidlit
SNOOP DOGG and I will BOTH be at the Ill State Fair tomorrow, 8/13 🔥
He performs at 8pm
And I, as a 2025 @ilreadcouncil.bsky.social author, will sign free copies of STAGE FRIGHT 📚
Please drop by!
#illinoisstatefair #illinoissecretaryofstate #snoppdogg #kidlit #spookymg #illinoisreads
He performs at 8pm
And I, as a 2025 @ilreadcouncil.bsky.social author, will sign free copies of STAGE FRIGHT 📚
Please drop by!
#illinoisstatefair #illinoissecretaryofstate #snoppdogg #kidlit #spookymg #illinoisreads
August 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
SNOOP DOGG and I will BOTH be at the Ill State Fair tomorrow, 8/13 🔥
He performs at 8pm
And I, as a 2025 @ilreadcouncil.bsky.social author, will sign free copies of STAGE FRIGHT 📚
Please drop by!
#illinoisstatefair #illinoissecretaryofstate #snoppdogg #kidlit #spookymg #illinoisreads
He performs at 8pm
And I, as a 2025 @ilreadcouncil.bsky.social author, will sign free copies of STAGE FRIGHT 📚
Please drop by!
#illinoisstatefair #illinoissecretaryofstate #snoppdogg #kidlit #spookymg #illinoisreads
Sooo fun!
Had a great lunch with some wonderful people who were in town for the ALA!
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@wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social
@victormanibo.com @wnwagner.bsky.social @thesuiway.bsky.social @fineplan.bsky.social @yumewrites.bsky.social
@wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Sooo fun!
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"This was an experiment by a kindergarten class. They dropped seeds in the cracks of the sidewalk to see what would happen.
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees
June 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
"This was an experiment by a kindergarten class. They dropped seeds in the cracks of the sidewalk to see what would happen.
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees
If you’re planning on attending ALA this year, check out our panel!
June 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Can’t wait! Always been a fan. Wrote my high school senior paper on Mary Shelley and birth, motherhood, death in Frankenstein/her life.
Here- first teaser. Much more to come…
The teaser trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘FRANKENSTEIN’ has been released.
Coming to Netflix this November.
Coming to Netflix this November.
June 1, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Can’t wait! Always been a fan. Wrote my high school senior paper on Mary Shelley and birth, motherhood, death in Frankenstein/her life.
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Not only is it more energy efficient to simply not use AI, but it's also better to not use AI for literally every other reason, too! Critical thinking skills are down, reading and writing capabilities are down, AND the earth is on fire because you wanted a picture of yourself in studio ghibli style.
tired: people AI-generating rando images of themselves as anime
WIRED: AI’s energy use already represents as much as 20 percent of global data-center power demand, new analysis has found
WIRED: AI’s energy use already represents as much as 20 percent of global data-center power demand, new analysis has found
AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demand—and It’s Only Getting Worse
A new analysis of AI hardware being produced and how it is being used attempts to estimate the vast amount of electricity being consumed by AI.
www.wired.com
May 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Not only is it more energy efficient to simply not use AI, but it's also better to not use AI for literally every other reason, too! Critical thinking skills are down, reading and writing capabilities are down, AND the earth is on fire because you wanted a picture of yourself in studio ghibli style.
Many years ago, when my daughter was maybe 7, she asked “Mom, did you used to date gossips?” It took me a minute. Then: “Honey, do you mean gothics? Goths?” She nodded.
lol “Yes, sweetie. Yes, I did.”
#WorldGothDay
lol “Yes, sweetie. Yes, I did.”
#WorldGothDay
May 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Many years ago, when my daughter was maybe 7, she asked “Mom, did you used to date gossips?” It took me a minute. Then: “Honey, do you mean gothics? Goths?” She nodded.
lol “Yes, sweetie. Yes, I did.”
#WorldGothDay
lol “Yes, sweetie. Yes, I did.”
#WorldGothDay
Thank you! The kids were fantastic!
So inspiring to see you coming full circle and sharing your story with the next generation! 📚👏 #kidlit #spookymg
Honored to be Author in Residence next week in Waterloo, Iowa, where I went to grade school. I’ll speak at the public library and visit with 900 5th graders who have been reading and discussing my debut in class!
#kidlit #booksky #middlegradebooks #spookymg
#kidlit #booksky #middlegradebooks #spookymg
May 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Thank you! The kids were fantastic!
Honored to be Author in Residence next week in Waterloo, Iowa, where I went to grade school. I’ll speak at the public library and visit with 900 5th graders who have been reading and discussing my debut in class!
#kidlit #booksky #middlegradebooks #spookymg
#kidlit #booksky #middlegradebooks #spookymg
May 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Honored to be Author in Residence next week in Waterloo, Iowa, where I went to grade school. I’ll speak at the public library and visit with 900 5th graders who have been reading and discussing my debut in class!
#kidlit #booksky #middlegradebooks #spookymg
#kidlit #booksky #middlegradebooks #spookymg
Thank you, Walmart, for supporting kids’ literacy and choosing my book STAGE FRIGHT as part of your 2025 Summer Reading program! Displays like this are rolling out all over the U.S…this photo was shot in Mason City, Iowa 😎
#kidlit #walmart #randomhousechildrensbooks #summerreading #StageFright
#kidlit #walmart #randomhousechildrensbooks #summerreading #StageFright
April 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Thank you, Walmart, for supporting kids’ literacy and choosing my book STAGE FRIGHT as part of your 2025 Summer Reading program! Displays like this are rolling out all over the U.S…this photo was shot in Mason City, Iowa 😎
#kidlit #walmart #randomhousechildrensbooks #summerreading #StageFright
#kidlit #walmart #randomhousechildrensbooks #summerreading #StageFright
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Why even have a brain, any ideas, any ability to express them, any kind of communication with other people, any desire to solve problems or invent anything, any reason to learn, any use for your eyes or your heart, or any reason to teach or create
April 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Why even have a brain, any ideas, any ability to express them, any kind of communication with other people, any desire to solve problems or invent anything, any reason to learn, any use for your eyes or your heart, or any reason to teach or create
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A tricky thing about modern society is that no one has any idea when they don’t die.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
April 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
A tricky thing about modern society is that no one has any idea when they don’t die.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
Honored that FIELD OF SCREAMS made the Final Four in the Olathe, KS annual Trail Challenge - voted on by 6-8th graders! #kidlit
#middlegradebooks
@olatheschools.bsky.social
#middlegradebooks
@olatheschools.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Honored that FIELD OF SCREAMS made the Final Four in the Olathe, KS annual Trail Challenge - voted on by 6-8th graders! #kidlit
#middlegradebooks
@olatheschools.bsky.social
#middlegradebooks
@olatheschools.bsky.social
Dream achieved-found one of my books on sale at an airport bookstore! @barbarasbookstore.bsky.social at Chicago/O’Hare!
#kidlit
#kidlit
April 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Dream achieved-found one of my books on sale at an airport bookstore! @barbarasbookstore.bsky.social at Chicago/O’Hare!
#kidlit
#kidlit
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Halfway through and hooo-boy…an old abandoned building, friends, and a ghost! Super fun! Even my dog Talon looks scared. Thanks, @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social for another great story! #booksky 📚🩸
March 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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