Amy Ellerman
@amyellerman.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, instructional coach. Co-RA for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI. MFA from VCFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults.
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I felt lucky to join the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social YA Connect workshop today with @meganefreeman.bsky.social on How to Put Yourself in the Path of Luck. Thank you, Megan, for your wisdom and guidance. I resonated with so much of today’s content. 💕
July 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I felt lucky to join the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social YA Connect workshop today with @meganefreeman.bsky.social on How to Put Yourself in the Path of Luck. Thank you, Megan, for your wisdom and guidance. I resonated with so much of today’s content. 💕
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Me checking out the faculty, breakouts, and intensives for the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social 2025 Letters & Lines conference.
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a baby is reading a book with his eyes closed while sitting at a table .
ALT: a baby is reading a book with his eyes closed while sitting at a table .
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July 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Me checking out the faculty, breakouts, and intensives for the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social 2025 Letters & Lines conference.
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Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
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“We would not expect schools to put Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in the sex education curriculum simply because it features a straight mom and dad. Why would Justice Gorsuch or others believe stories about families with two moms or two dads belong there?” @slj.com
The Ugly Stereotype Beneath the Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQIA+ Books
The nine picture books cited in Mahmoud v. Taylor are not pornography. Nor are they obscene. What is obscene is a Supreme Court decision that denies the basic humanity and equality of LGBTQIA+ people.
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July 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
“We would not expect schools to put Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in the sex education curriculum simply because it features a straight mom and dad. Why would Justice Gorsuch or others believe stories about families with two moms or two dads belong there?” @slj.com
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The faculty presenting at Letters & Lines 2025 have been announced, grant opportunities are announced, and conference info is officially available on the website.
Early registration for the conference opens July 17th.
www.scbwi.org/events/lette...
Artwork by @lenzillustration.bsky.social
Early registration for the conference opens July 17th.
www.scbwi.org/events/lette...
Artwork by @lenzillustration.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The faculty presenting at Letters & Lines 2025 have been announced, grant opportunities are announced, and conference info is officially available on the website.
Early registration for the conference opens July 17th.
www.scbwi.org/events/lette...
Artwork by @lenzillustration.bsky.social
Early registration for the conference opens July 17th.
www.scbwi.org/events/lette...
Artwork by @lenzillustration.bsky.social
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[1/4] 📚 Fellow Writers & Illustrators: This Podcast Episode Is Your Rejection Antidote
Drowning in form rejections? Query letter getting crickets? That manuscript you poured your heart into sitting in the "maybe someday" folder?
Drowning in form rejections? Query letter getting crickets? That manuscript you poured your heart into sitting in the "maybe someday" folder?
May 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
[1/4] 📚 Fellow Writers & Illustrators: This Podcast Episode Is Your Rejection Antidote
Drowning in form rejections? Query letter getting crickets? That manuscript you poured your heart into sitting in the "maybe someday" folder?
Drowning in form rejections? Query letter getting crickets? That manuscript you poured your heart into sitting in the "maybe someday" folder?
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Ever faced that terrifying blank page? ✏️ Join @joknowles.bsky.social on April 9 for BRAVE BEGINNINGS—a workshop to conquer first-page anxiety together. Learn to craft story openings that instantly connect with hearts. Because your unique voice matters. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...
March 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Ever faced that terrifying blank page? ✏️ Join @joknowles.bsky.social on April 9 for BRAVE BEGINNINGS—a workshop to conquer first-page anxiety together. Learn to craft story openings that instantly connect with hearts. Because your unique voice matters. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...
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Oh, these are wonderful tips!!
Look. The world we're living in right now can be mighty challenging when it comes to creative work. But truly, we need your art right now. Here are some small ways to focus that will keep you moving forward on the work that matters to you. (thread)
March 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Oh, these are wonderful tips!!
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So proud of my friend Stan and SOOO excited for everyone to read his gem of a book!
I got some exciting news about my upcoming MG GN from my editor today. I learned that @jrlibraryguild chose THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG as a #JLGSelection!
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#kidlit #bookstagram #booksky #booktwt
@SimonKIDS
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@SimonKIDS
March 5, 2025 at 1:24 AM
So proud of my friend Stan and SOOO excited for everyone to read his gem of a book!
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Behold! My book trailer for my upcoming #mg #graphicnovel coming in September!
#booksky
@annmrose.bsky.social
@kristiechoi.bsky.social
@simonkids.bsky.social
@mgescapades.bsky.social
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
#booksky
@annmrose.bsky.social
@kristiechoi.bsky.social
@simonkids.bsky.social
@mgescapades.bsky.social
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Behold! My book trailer for my upcoming #mg #graphicnovel coming in September!
#booksky
@annmrose.bsky.social
@kristiechoi.bsky.social
@simonkids.bsky.social
@mgescapades.bsky.social
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
#booksky
@annmrose.bsky.social
@kristiechoi.bsky.social
@simonkids.bsky.social
@mgescapades.bsky.social
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
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Very interesting analysis here, and a new word (for me, at least). H/t Rob Costello.
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One Word Describes Trump
A century ago, a German sociologist explained precisely how the president thinks about the world.
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February 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Very interesting analysis here, and a new word (for me, at least). H/t Rob Costello.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Don't Miss It! RMC 2025 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path—Open to ALL Creatives
I'm thrilled to be hosting the upcoming RMC 2025 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path and wanted to personally invite you to attend this exceptional professional development opportunity!
mailchi.mp/thechildrens...
I'm thrilled to be hosting the upcoming RMC 2025 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path and wanted to personally invite you to attend this exceptional professional development opportunity!
mailchi.mp/thechildrens...
Turn Your Creative Dreams into Published Reality
Learn from Caldecott & Newbery winners and more about how to start your children's book journey. 4-part series open to all creative dreamers!
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February 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Don't Miss It! RMC 2025 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path—Open to ALL Creatives
I'm thrilled to be hosting the upcoming RMC 2025 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path and wanted to personally invite you to attend this exceptional professional development opportunity!
mailchi.mp/thechildrens...
I'm thrilled to be hosting the upcoming RMC 2025 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path and wanted to personally invite you to attend this exceptional professional development opportunity!
mailchi.mp/thechildrens...
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Hey Colorado writers, come join us for this hands-on workshop. There are still a few spots left! scbwi.org/events/time-...
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
@lynnbbooks.bsky.social
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
@lynnbbooks.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Hey Colorado writers, come join us for this hands-on workshop. There are still a few spots left! scbwi.org/events/time-...
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
@lynnbbooks.bsky.social
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
@lynnbbooks.bsky.social
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Fantastic @slj.com feature showcasing @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social's amazing books! pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2025/02/08/4...
(If you haven't already met Makeda from her easy reader series, you're missing out!)
(If you haven't already met Makeda from her easy reader series, you're missing out!)
8 Feb: Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Celebrating Olugbemisola Rhuday Perkovich
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February 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Fantastic @slj.com feature showcasing @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social's amazing books! pearlsandrubys.slj.com/2025/02/08/4...
(If you haven't already met Makeda from her easy reader series, you're missing out!)
(If you haven't already met Makeda from her easy reader series, you're missing out!)
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Last two days to preorder AWAY from Boulder Bookstore to receive a free recorded visit and an invite to a live Q&A next fall. AWAY releases Tuesday! @ssedlib.bsky.social @boulderbookstore.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social
February 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Last two days to preorder AWAY from Boulder Bookstore to receive a free recorded visit and an invite to a live Q&A next fall. AWAY releases Tuesday! @ssedlib.bsky.social @boulderbookstore.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social
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Thanks so much, Betsy! I’m having a great time being your mentor! :)
Beyond thrilled to have @dowphumiruk.bsky.social as a mentor! One month down and 4 to go! thank you Rocky Mountain @scbwi.bsky.social and Dow!
January 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Thanks so much, Betsy! I’m having a great time being your mentor! :)
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We'll also be there. Look for a rotating cast of our authors at our booth on Thursday and Friday. We'll also have a panel and author/educator speed dating session. @zombicatures.bsky.social will also be doing free caricatures of attendees near our booth both days.
January 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We'll also be there. Look for a rotating cast of our authors at our booth on Thursday and Friday. We'll also have a panel and author/educator speed dating session. @zombicatures.bsky.social will also be doing free caricatures of attendees near our booth both days.
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📚The #KidLit event of the year is almost here! Join us for the live announcement of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards!
📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
January 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
📚The #KidLit event of the year is almost here! Join us for the live announcement of the 2025 ALA Youth Media Awards!
📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
📅 Mon., Jan. 27
🕖 7am PT | 8am MT | 9am CT | 10:00am ET
Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/AmericanLibr...
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Ready to take your creative career to the next level? Join us for the RMC Webinar Series: The Publishing Path!
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#kidlit
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#kidlit
January 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ready to take your creative career to the next level? Join us for the RMC Webinar Series: The Publishing Path!
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#kidlit
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#kidlit
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My heart is breaking for you, SoCal friends. I know so many kids will be out of school again this week due to the devastating wildfires, so I've pulled together a bunch of my virtual author visits & read-alouds. They'll be freely available for you all month. katemessner.com/read-alouds-...
Read-alouds & Resources for SoCal Schools & Families – Kate Messner
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January 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
My heart is breaking for you, SoCal friends. I know so many kids will be out of school again this week due to the devastating wildfires, so I've pulled together a bunch of my virtual author visits & read-alouds. They'll be freely available for you all month. katemessner.com/read-alouds-...
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Teachers & librarians! Want an author or illustrator to Zoom into your classroom for World Read Aloud Day? Here's a list of 300+ volunteers who will celebrate with your readers next month! katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...
January 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Teachers & librarians! Want an author or illustrator to Zoom into your classroom for World Read Aloud Day? Here's a list of 300+ volunteers who will celebrate with your readers next month! katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...
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Each year I track the children's book creators we lost during the year. In 2024 we saw some truly great friends go away. Here's my list. Even if you didn't know the people, you knew these books: #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/03/i...
January 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Each year I track the children's book creators we lost during the year. In 2024 we saw some truly great friends go away. Here's my list. Even if you didn't know the people, you knew these books: #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/03/i...
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LAST CALL FOR PRE-ORDER GOODIES!!!
EVERYTHING IS POISON comes out in less than two weeks! If you pre-order from my local indie, Ridgecrest Books, they'll ship you a signed copy of the book with an adorable little poison bottle crocheted by me!
ridgecrestbookstore.com/book/9780593...
EVERYTHING IS POISON comes out in less than two weeks! If you pre-order from my local indie, Ridgecrest Books, they'll ship you a signed copy of the book with an adorable little poison bottle crocheted by me!
ridgecrestbookstore.com/book/9780593...
January 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
LAST CALL FOR PRE-ORDER GOODIES!!!
EVERYTHING IS POISON comes out in less than two weeks! If you pre-order from my local indie, Ridgecrest Books, they'll ship you a signed copy of the book with an adorable little poison bottle crocheted by me!
ridgecrestbookstore.com/book/9780593...
EVERYTHING IS POISON comes out in less than two weeks! If you pre-order from my local indie, Ridgecrest Books, they'll ship you a signed copy of the book with an adorable little poison bottle crocheted by me!
ridgecrestbookstore.com/book/9780593...
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Yet another reason I no longer do New Year Resolutions. 😜 #NewYearResolutions #DebbieOhiComics #WriterSky
January 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Yet another reason I no longer do New Year Resolutions. 😜 #NewYearResolutions #DebbieOhiComics #WriterSky
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Our Co-Regional Advisor, @zombicatures.bsky.social drew a caricature of our new Co-ARA, @leighgaddy.bsky.social to welcome her to the regional team!
January 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our Co-Regional Advisor, @zombicatures.bsky.social drew a caricature of our new Co-ARA, @leighgaddy.bsky.social to welcome her to the regional team!