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Frank Morelli
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hockey goon • baseball purist • gardener

Author of middle grade and young adult literature - Breaking News (Fitzroy Books/Regal House Publishing), No Sad Songs & On the Way to Birdland (FOW Books)
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Merry Christmas and good tidings to all! 🎄🎁

And an extra special thank you to Ruff Love Rescue for bringing this sweet boy into our lives this holiday season.
December 25, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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Just in!! Library Journal : “O’Dowd’s debut is a stunner, with a devastating ending.” Congrats, Patrick O'Dowd, for this fabulous review! @patrick-odowd.bsky.social www.libraryjournal.com/review/a-cam...
December 4, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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IMHOTEP AND THE QUEST TO KUSH is the second book in my trilogy, The Imhotep Chronicles. It is now available for pre-order on the Regal House website. Publication date June 24, 2025.
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Imhotep and the Quest to Kush
Imhotep and the Quest to Kush by Al Sirois
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December 19, 2024 at 7:29 PM
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Vitally important as we head into the #newyear.

#booksky #xmas #books #authors #mg #mglit
December 25, 2024 at 11:44 AM
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Y’all, mark your calendars! I’ll be doing a COLTON GENTRY’S THIRD ACT paperback release event at Plenty Bookshop on 1/28! If you’ve never been to a Plenty event, you owe it to yourself. They do it right!!!
December 15, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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TEAR THIS DOWN is one of SLJ’s Teen Librarian Toolbox’s Most Anticipated Middle Grades for 2025! 🎉🎉https://teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/12/17/most-anticipated-middle-grade-reads-of-2025/
Most Anticipated Middle Grade Reads of 2025
Check out these 25 middle grade titles coming out in 2025!
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December 17, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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Catch up on issues #1-5 of Dick Tracy from me, @michaelmoreci.bsky.social, Chantelle Aimee Osman & @geraldoborges.bsky.social!

@madcavestudios.bsky.social is re-releasing the first arc with new covers by the great @devilpg.bsky.social. Make sure to pre-order the Encore Edition Set today before FOC!
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December 23, 2024 at 5:45 PM
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January bills are coming. If you or anyone you know need help polishing a manuscript, please hmu.
bettysueblue.bsky.social Beth Gilstrap (she/her) @bettysueblue.bsky.social · Dec 14
If you’re looking to shop smol, I have 10 copies of Deadheading left, issues 1 & 2 of Black Lily, & my editorial services are on sale through 12/31. I’m on my last project so I could deliver pretty quickly. Any purchases would be a help since I’ve yet to find a FT gig. My Venmo is @Beth-Gilstrap-2
A red & white sign with bright white lights reads “Merry” & nestled against the sign, issue 1 of Black Lily on the left w a horse skeleton line drawing on gray paper, a copy of my book Deadheading & other stories w a yellow background & flowers tied to a wrought iron fence w green & pink tones to highlight, a copy of issue 1 of Black Lily shows a line drawing of a human skull covered in flowers on lavender paper. And a price list below: Issue 1 $8 +Shipping Issue 2 $8 +shipping Both issues $18 Ist - class shipping included. Signed copy of Deadheading $15 + shipping (Only 9 left!) Both issues & book $38 incl 1st-class shipping Venmo @Beth-Gilstrap-2 or PayPal beth.gilstrap@gmail.com
December 23, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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"Filled with twists, turns, magic, time travel & a healthy dose of courage from its characters"

Thanks to @frankmorelli.bsky.social for this wonderful review of Ready or Not. Justin's struggles to stand up to a bully or let fear hold him back make it especially timely.

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December 19, 2024 at 4:28 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving!🦃🍁
November 29, 2024 at 1:36 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

This year, I’m most thankful for the strength and resilience of the #kidlit community that’s been on the front lines for years, but is once again ready to right the course of human history with the power of art. Please fill this space today with your creativity. #booksky
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ALT: a drawing of two squirrels with the words happy thanksgiving written above them
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November 28, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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How much do I love independent booksellers? Consider that The Sherlock Society is back up to #5 on the Indie Bestseller list. This is the 12th straight week it has been on the list. That’s every week since its release. ♥️ ♥️ ♥️
November 27, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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Rose is already getting into the #holiday spirit.
November 28, 2024 at 12:05 AM
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Headed to the post office today if anyone wants to place an order!
bettysueblue.bsky.social Beth Gilstrap (she/her) @bettysueblue.bsky.social · Nov 14
ICYMI me & Troy Palmer (both of us formerly of Little Fiction l Big Truths) launched a goth/punk/anti-fascist print-only zine last year & we just put out our 2nd issue. Follow us on insta @blacklilyzine for all the deets. Here’s what it looks like & the contributors.
Two zines, one w a human skull drawing w flowers, the second a horse skeleton who seems quite pleased tbh, a pile of my books (Deadheading & other stories), w a fake skull sitting atop and a price list at the bottom: email blacklilyzine@gmail.com for deets. Contributors for issue one: Heather Bell Adams Ally Bair Julie Brooks Barbour DeMisty D. Bellinger Chloe N Clark Scott L. Ferry Alison L, Fraser James R. Gapinski Hannah Grieco Amy Halloran Court Harler Abigail Kemske Paul Luikart Natalie Marino Jude Marr Shawnte Orion Pedro Ponce Steph Post Kimberly Ann Priest Rachel Recher Vincent Rendoni Constance Renfrow Catherine Rockwood Marsha Timblin Donna Vorreyer Kim Weldin Cassie Williams TOC issue two: BLACK LILY ISSUE 02 - FALL / WINTER '24 05 - THE LEAVING - AVITUS B CARLE 07 - BEST IN SHOW — KATIE MCCALL 11 - WHAT DOES THIS MEAN - ALLI THRESHER 12 - A PORTAL TO OTHER WORLDS - ALLI THRESHER 13 - THE BEGINNING OF POETRY - LEE POTTS 14 - AS MY CHILDREN APPROACH THEIR LATE MIDDLE AGE - LEE POTTS 15- PLACEBO- TODD ROBINSON 16 - TO BE OLD AND OUT OF LOVE IN OMAHA - TODD ROBINSON 17 - STRANGLER FIG - AMANDA STOVICEK D'ALESSANDRO 18 - RITUAL - AMANDA STOVICEK D'ALESSANDRO 19 - TREMENDOUS LIGHT - AMANDA STOVICEK D'ALESSANDRO 20 - SLEEPING IN OUR CARS, NIGHTMUTE, ALASKA - CHARLES ISRAEL JR 21 - AT THE CUSP OF MORNING — JESSE MIKSIC 22 - THE HIGH PRIESTESS - COREY STANO 23 - NURSERY RHYME FOR THE EX-CATHOLIC - COREY STANO 24 - THE TOWER - COREY STANO 25 — ON 'HAIL SATAN' - KEEGAN LAWLER 26 - ALTER — LUMINA MILLER 27 - GRAY AND RED SELF-PORTRAIT - TAYLOR GOETHE 28 - POWER OF GOD MEME (VISUAL DIARY) - TAYLOR GOETHE 29 — EVERYONE LOVES A LITTLE GOTH GIRL (UNTIL SHE LOVES YOU BACK) - MARY BIDDINGER 30 - EVERYONE TO THE DANCE FLOOR, THE NIGHT'S NO LONGER YOUNG - MARY BIDDINGER 31 - EVERYONE LEAVES A CONTINGENCY PLAN IN AN OLD DECADE - MARY BIDDINGER 32 — WASTE AWAY — LEO ROBLEDO 93 - AMONG THE SOULS - DESTINY MATTHIESEN 34 - THE HORNET'S NEST - HANNAH BIRSS 35 - FREQUENCIES - TERRI MCCORD 36 - YOUR BROTHER SURVIVES - NATASHA AKERY 37 - ODE TO THE BEES - AMORAK HUEY 39 - WITH HANDS OVER OUR FACES AND LAUGHTER IN THE GRASS - HAN VANDERHART 40 - LAST NIGHT I WAS SEXTING AND READING JUNE JORDAN - HAN VANDERHART 41 - WHEN SHE GARDENS - SETH BERG 42 - TEA TIME WITH DA VINCI- SETH BERG 43 - CREATION OF SNAIL — CHEL CAMPBELL 44— IMMACULATE — CHEL CAMPBELL 45 - / CAN SMELL THE PAPYRUS FROM HERE - STEPHANIE K MERRILL 48 - CHANNELING BASTET - STEPHANIE K MERRILL 47 — ORACLE AIRLINES FLIGHT 21ST CENTURY CE — STEPHANIE K MERRILL 49 - GROWING OLDER — STEPHANIE K MERRILL 49 - SECOND SIGHT - BENJAMIN WOODARD 60 - TO JANE EYRE, ON THE OMIASON DA HELEN BURNS DEATH AT LOWOOD SCHOO…
November 25, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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On teaching #middleschool students how to think critically, recognize misinformation, and search for truth with ties to my #mg #mystery novel, Breaking News.

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Frank Morelli on Teaching and Writing
Frank Morelli talks about how teaching in a “post truth” world inspired him to write about evaluating information to solve a mystery.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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Middle grade readers had a spectacular year, with plenty of moments of humor, amazement and reflection. These best books captured the delights, fears, anxieties and joys of those particular years with incredible accuracy.

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November 26, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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Letters like these help me see the difference my words can make in the world. Best. Feeling. Ever. ❤️
November 18, 2024 at 7:49 PM
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☀️ SATURDAY @ 8:15am!!!
Join me and a panel of all-stars: @barbaradee.bsky.social @veerawrites.bsky.social @kimbbbradley.bsky.social @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social!
#NCTE24
☀️ SATURDAY @ 8:15am!!! Join me and a panel of all-stars: @barbaradee.bsky.social @veerawrites.bsky.social @kimbbbradley.bsky.social @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social! #NCTE24
November 23, 2024 at 4:47 AM
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When I wrote my middle grade novel, Breaking News, I had a lot on my mind. My fears have steadily intensified. teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2022/04/27/f...
Fact Versus Fiction in Middle Grade Literature, a guest post by Frank Morelli
The simple truth is, there has never been a time in history when simply knowing the truth was such a monumental task. Now imagine what that task must look like to a young reader.
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November 22, 2024 at 7:36 PM
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Another new review for my YA novel, MURDER IN MENNEFER, from Review Tales.

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#Books #BookSky #YABooks
Murder in Mennefer by A.L. Sirois (Book Review #1890)
Set against the evocative backdrop of ancient Egypt, “Murder in Mennefer” by A.L. Sirois is a gripping novel that weaves a complex tapestry of murder, mystery, and political machination…
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November 18, 2024 at 11:17 AM
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My three favorite reads of 2023, featuring titles from Ginger Park, Amber Smith, and Diana Rodriguez Wallach. shepherd.com/bboy/2023/f/...
Frank Morelli's 3 favorite reads in 2023
Frank is an author, Word wizard, Reader, Educator, Life-long learner, and Caped crusader.
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January 3, 2024 at 3:42 PM
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I’m having one of those ecstatic and excruciating moments where you have news that’s not ready to be shared yet. 🤞
November 9, 2023 at 11:51 AM
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When I wrote my middle grade novel, Breaking News, I had a lot on my mind. teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2022/04/27/f...
Fact Versus Fiction in Middle Grade Literature, a guest post by Frank Morelli
The simple truth is, there has never been a time in history when simply knowing the truth was such a monumental task. Now imagine what that task must look like to a young reader.
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
November 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM
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This parting gift from my latest school visit was unexpectedly spot on and may need to become my next author photo.
November 4, 2023 at 2:35 PM