Ariel Richardson
@bookishariel.bsky.social
Senior Editor, Children's @ Chronicle Books (she/her/hers)
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Real talk: it's very cool to get to write a poem for @thehornbook.bsky.social and see it illustrated as a comic by @grantdraws.bsky.social!! And a special thanks to @bookishariel.bsky.social for connecting us.
From May/June #HBMag Special Issue: Perception and Reality, an illustrated #poem by @shoshanaflax.bsky.social and @grantdraws.bsky.social www.hbook.com/story/real-t... #kidlit
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From the May/June 2025 special issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Perception and Reality.
www.hbook.com
June 20, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Real talk: it's very cool to get to write a poem for @thehornbook.bsky.social and see it illustrated as a comic by @grantdraws.bsky.social!! And a special thanks to @bookishariel.bsky.social for connecting us.
Carla Hayden tells us that the library is a pillar of democracy, allowing anyone to access knowledge. Amen! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Speaks Out on CBS
The 14th librarian of Congress discussed the unusual circumstances of her May 8 removal from the position by the White House with Robert Costa on the network’s June 8 Sunday Morning broadcast.
www.publishersweekly.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Carla Hayden tells us that the library is a pillar of democracy, allowing anyone to access knowledge. Amen! www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Opening day on the Golden Gate Bridge, May 27, 1937.
Here’s how Ellen Heck illustrated that joyful day. @bookishariel.bsky.social
Here’s how Ellen Heck illustrated that joyful day. @bookishariel.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Opening day on the Golden Gate Bridge, May 27, 1937.
Here’s how Ellen Heck illustrated that joyful day. @bookishariel.bsky.social
Here’s how Ellen Heck illustrated that joyful day. @bookishariel.bsky.social
FIVE stars for ANYTHING!!! @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
FIVE stars for ANYTHING!!! @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
What a beautiful article about the way Rebecca Stead captures childhood's 'big emotions' in her debut picture book, ANYTHING @chroniclebooks.bsky.social, and about the way this dad and daughter connect in the world of imagination. www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...
Rebecca Stead Taps Into Childhood’s Big Emotions | Kirkus Reviews
The Newbery Medalist’s debut picture book is a moving story—in every sense of the word.
www.kirkusreviews.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
What a beautiful article about the way Rebecca Stead captures childhood's 'big emotions' in her debut picture book, ANYTHING @chroniclebooks.bsky.social, and about the way this dad and daughter connect in the world of imagination. www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea...
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Hooray, hooray a new book on the way! TOUCH A TRUCK DAY, illus by Viola Wang, is a rhyming lift-the-flap board book that lets kids explore 8 different trucks - rolling your way next summer from @chroniclebooks.bsky.social! Special honks to @bookishariel.bsky.social & @lindaepstein.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Hooray, hooray a new book on the way! TOUCH A TRUCK DAY, illus by Viola Wang, is a rhyming lift-the-flap board book that lets kids explore 8 different trucks - rolling your way next summer from @chroniclebooks.bsky.social! Special honks to @bookishariel.bsky.social & @lindaepstein.bsky.social
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being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:
March 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
being an indie bookseller in the helltimes has felt both very stable and very stabilizing, and part of me wishes everyone could be on my side of the counter for a little while, because I think it would help some of you be a little less cynical and doomy right now. so here is my VERY anecdotal data:
What a gorgeous interview, @leilaboukarim.bsky.social!! Can't wait for everyone to read Mariam's Dream, out TOMORROW!! www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea... @wonderlilly.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
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March 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
What a gorgeous interview, @leilaboukarim.bsky.social!! Can't wait for everyone to read Mariam's Dream, out TOMORROW!! www.kirkusreviews.com/news-and-fea... @wonderlilly.bsky.social @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
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Two incredible experiences presenting at #ncte24 today!
So happy to learn with and from Grant Snider, @joelrgarza.bsky.social and @heymrsbond.bsky.social and sign books with Corwin.
Poetry Pauses sold out today 📚🎉 but you can still get a copy w convention discount and free shipping tomorrow am!
So happy to learn with and from Grant Snider, @joelrgarza.bsky.social and @heymrsbond.bsky.social and sign books with Corwin.
Poetry Pauses sold out today 📚🎉 but you can still get a copy w convention discount and free shipping tomorrow am!
November 24, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Two incredible experiences presenting at #ncte24 today!
So happy to learn with and from Grant Snider, @joelrgarza.bsky.social and @heymrsbond.bsky.social and sign books with Corwin.
Poetry Pauses sold out today 📚🎉 but you can still get a copy w convention discount and free shipping tomorrow am!
So happy to learn with and from Grant Snider, @joelrgarza.bsky.social and @heymrsbond.bsky.social and sign books with Corwin.
Poetry Pauses sold out today 📚🎉 but you can still get a copy w convention discount and free shipping tomorrow am!