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Lisa Schmid
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MG Author | HART & SOULS | OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST
Co-Host-Writers With Wrinkles Podcast | Rep'd by @literarylesliez.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/lisaschmid.author
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Lisa Schmid @lisalschmid.bsky.social · Nov 9
Because two middle grade ghost stories are better than one!
#middlegrade #mg #mglit #teachers #librarians #spookymg
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New middle-grade mystery!! Can the Curious Cat Spy Club find the missing cheetahs? A standalone mystery for kids who love animals.
September 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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I had so much fun chatting with @allyoutthere.bsky.social about her new book! Check it out! Just in time for the spooky season! 👻🪦🧛
September 26, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a book set in Napa or Sonoma? #booksellers #librarians
September 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Go behind the scenes of The Wolves and Moose of Isle Royale with author Nancy Castaldo as we continue national parks month.

#kidlit, #middlegrade, #MGlit, #STEM, #WritingCommunity, #EDUsky

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STEM Tuesday– National Parks– Author Interview- Nancy Castaldo - From The Mixed Up Files
Welcome to STEM Tuesday: Author Interview, a repeating feature for the last Tuesday of every month. Go Science-Tech-Engineering-Math! Today we’re interviewing Nancy Castaldo, author of The Wolves and ...
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September 24, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Congratulations to Kelly Van Kirk! 🎉 Winner of the Spooky Four-Pack Giveaway! 👻 🎉👻 Perfect for Halloween shenanigans in the classroom! 🎃 Three authors, three times the chills and laughs! 😂 #spookyfourpackgiveaway #mg #mglit #middlegrade #spookymgbooks #spookymg
September 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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We have a new episode out now about self-publishing. If you are an indie author, post a link to your book in the comments. We would love to celebrate you and your success! #selfpublishing #indieauthor #booktalk #booksofbluesky
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August 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Calling all #teachers & #librarians! Win a copy of THE GHOST RULES, GHOST SCOUT'S HONOR, HART & SOULS, OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST, 150 Bookmarks, 3 Scout Pins, & a school visit with me, @rosenbaumwrites.bsky.social, & @careybk.bsky.social!
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September 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Calling all #teachers & #librarians! Win a copy of THE GHOST RULES, GHOST SCOUT'S HONOR, HART & SOULS, OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST, 150 Bookmarks, 3 Scout Pins, & a school visit with me, @rosenbaumwrites.bsky.social, & @careybk.bsky.social!
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September 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Big THANK YOU to Lisa Schmid, author and co-host of the Writers With Wrinkles podcast, for her continued support of the #KidlitChuckleChallenge humor writing contest!

This year, @lisalschmid.bsky.social donated two prizes. One prize is a signed copy of her book, Ollie Oxley and the Ghost!
Author Lisa Schmid has donated a signed copy of her middle grade novel, Ollie Oxley and the Ghost, as a prize for the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge humor writing contest. This image announces the prize and shows the cover of her book.
August 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Did you know that Lisa Schmid is donating TWO prizes for this year's #KidlitChuckleChallenge humor writing contest??? One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of her book, Hart & Souls!

Thank you, @lisalschmid.bsky.social ! We appreciate you!
Kidlit Chuckle Challenge prize announcement. Image says, "Thank you to prize donor, Lisa Schmid, for donating a signed copy of her HART & SOULS middle grade novel. Image also shows the book cover for this novel.
August 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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🎉 Big Congratulations to Katie Reilley! You have won a signed copy of HART & SOULS and 50 bookmarks! 📚 I hope your students like my little ghost story. 👻 Thank you so much for all you do to nurture kids love of reading. 😍 You are appreciated! ❤️ #bookgiveaway #teachers #librarians #mg #mglit
August 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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There's still time to enter to win this Back to School, Book Giveaway! 🏨 #schoollibrarians #middlegradelit #mg #teachers #librarians #backtoschool #bookgiveaway
lisalschmid.bsky.social Lisa Schmid @lisalschmid.bsky.social · Jul 30
Back to School—HART & SOULS Giveaway! 👻 My ghost story started haunting bookstores 1 year ago. To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed copy & 50 bookmarks! US only.
Enter to win! ✏️
📅 Giveaway ends 8/8
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August 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Back to School—HART & SOULS Giveaway! 👻 My ghost story started haunting bookstores 1 year ago. To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed copy & 50 bookmarks! US only.
Enter to win! ✏️
📅 Giveaway ends 8/8
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❤️ Repost
#teachers #librarians #mg #bookgiveaway
July 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Found this wonderful title at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills, CA! Such a wonderful story full of heart by @lisalschmid.bsky.social #shelfiemonday #shelfie #middlegradereads #middlegradeghoststory
July 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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NEW EPISODE! @joycekay.bsky.social with The Seymour Agency joins us to explore the challenges and opportunities in today’s publishing landscape. 📚 #kidlit #writers #writingcommunity #amquerying #querytip #writingpodcast #podcast #scbwi
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Navigating KidLit and Publishing Realities with Agent Joyce Sweeney
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, literary agent and author Joyce Sweeney joins Beth and Lisa to explore the challenges and …
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July 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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📣 Author interview with J. E. Thomas!
We talked about her new book, described as “The Wild Robot meets Restart when Colorado’s unluckiest foster kid battles a rogue AI robot at school.” Learn about her process, love of sci-fi, and more!

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July 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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👻 Packed with laughs, heart, and relatable moments, HART & SOULS is perfect for kids anxious (or excited!) about starting middle school! ❤️ ❤️❤️ #ChildrensBookAuthor
#TeacherWishlist #librarians #middleschool #mg #mglit #spookymg #ClassroomWishlist #BooksForTheClassroom
#teachers #middlegrade
June 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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👻 Packed with laughs, heart, and relatable moments, HART & SOULS is perfect for kids anxious (or excited!) about starting middle school! ❤️ ❤️❤️ #ChildrensBookAuthor
#TeacherWishlist #librarians #middleschool #mg #mglit #spookymg #ClassroomWishlist #BooksForTheClassroom
#teachers #middlegrade
June 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Boo! 👻 I'm excited that my book, HART & SOULS, is eligible for the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards. If the story resonated with you or brought a smile to your face, I’d be so grateful for your vote. 😍 Your support means the world. 🥰 #SCBWI #crystalkite #crystakiteaward @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Come find me this coming Sunday, June 15 at Ruby's Books in Folsom, California! I will be answering questions from Middle Grade author extraordinaire @lisalschmid.bsky.social RSVP link here: rubysfolsom.com/events/18299...
June 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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🎉New Episode with RevPit Editor Joel Brigham! Ever finish a chapter and think, “This is trash?" Joel reminds us that first drafts should be messy. If your goal is perfection, you’ll never hit "The End." 😍 #writingcommunity #writers #podcast #amwriting
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Drafting Without Fear: Writing Momentum and Mistakes to Avoid, with editor Joel Brigham
Send us a text Beth and Lisa are joined by editor and author Joel Brigham to discuss the messy, magical process of drafting. Joel shares practical advice to help wr…
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June 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Boo! 👻 I'm excited that my book, HART & SOULS, is eligible for the SCBWI Crystal Kite Awards. If the story resonated with you or brought a smile to your face, I’d be so grateful for your vote. 😍 Your support means the world. 🥰 #SCBWI #crystalkite #crystakiteaward @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈
June 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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🎙️ New Ask B&L episode! 🥳 @bethmcmullen.bsky.social & @lisalschmid.bsky.social tackle two of the most commonly asked questions from aspiring authors: what is voice & how do you navigate the editorial process? 😎😎 #writingtips #writingcommunity #writers #podcast
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Writers With Wrinkles: Essential Intel for Aspiring Authors
Join Writers With Wrinkles podcast for in-depth insights into writing and publishing. Expert advice, interviews, and tips for authors on their publishing journey.
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May 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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this is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, recently used my second-place finish in the 1,600-meter run, and that of my teammate in the 800-meter run, to malign Soren Stark-Chessa, the trans-identified athlete who finished first. One of the reasons I chose to run cross-country and track is the community: Teammates cheering each other on, athletes from different schools coming together, and the fact that personal improvement is valued as much as, if not more than, the place we finish. Last Friday, I ran the fastest 1,600-meter race I have ever run in middle school or high school track and earned varsity status by my school’s standards. I am extremely proud of the effort I put into the race and the time that I achieved. The fact that someone else finished in front of me didn’t diminish the happiness I felt after finishing that race. I don’t feel like first place was taken from me. Instead, I feel like a happy day was turned ugly by a bully who is using children to make political points. We are all just kids trying to make our way through high school. Participating in sports is the highlight of high school for some kids. No one was harmed by Soren’s participation in the girls’ track meet, but we are all harmed by the hateful rhetoric of bullies, like Rep. Libby, who want to take sports away from some kids just because of who they are. Anelise Feldman Freshman, Yarmouth High School Yarmouth
May 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM