Martha Mihalick
@marthamihalick.bsky.social
Children's/YA books editrix, Greenwillow Books, An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Opinions my own. she/her
The perfect album from the year I turned 16–and also the one that was most played in the car with my newly gained drivers license independence…
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The perfect album from the year I turned 16–and also the one that was most played in the car with my newly gained drivers license independence…
Why, yes, I am a serious editor of literary children’s books, why do you ask?
June 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Why, yes, I am a serious editor of literary children’s books, why do you ask?
When you diligently take your shoes off at your entrance way to prevent NYC sidewalk dirt/germs/etc from getting all over your home and then your cat does this.
June 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
When you diligently take your shoes off at your entrance way to prevent NYC sidewalk dirt/germs/etc from getting all over your home and then your cat does this.
I dunno, @democrats.org, maybe not EVERYONE should send the same exact email one right after another. Let Cory get some sleep.
April 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I dunno, @democrats.org, maybe not EVERYONE should send the same exact email one right after another. Let Cory get some sleep.
My cats generally do not acknowledge or care about what’s on the tv, but T was transfixed by FLOW last night.
March 3, 2025 at 1:47 AM
My cats generally do not acknowledge or care about what’s on the tv, but T was transfixed by FLOW last night.
An incredible deluxe limited edition of the beloved HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE is coming this fallllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
An incredible deluxe limited edition of the beloved HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE is coming this fallllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just using my commute to get hyped to publish more books for and about all kinds of young readers and appreciate the librarians who fight to ensure kids have access to them.
February 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Just using my commute to get hyped to publish more books for and about all kinds of young readers and appreciate the librarians who fight to ensure kids have access to them.
UNSINKABLE CAYENNE by Jessica Vitalis is a beautiful novel-in-verse that introduces an unforgettable (and unsinkable) middle grade character full of hopes and anxieties and lives and fears. You will love every minute you spend with her and her unconventional, irresistible family.
December 16, 2024 at 10:09 PM
UNSINKABLE CAYENNE by Jessica Vitalis is a beautiful novel-in-verse that introduces an unforgettable (and unsinkable) middle grade character full of hopes and anxieties and lives and fears. You will love every minute you spend with her and her unconventional, irresistible family.
ONE FOGGY CHRISTMAS EVE, Kerilynn Wilson’s picture book debut, needs to be worked into your holiday traditions. An ode to nights where magic could happen, family, and the gift of imagination. The perfect story to share with your loved ones!
December 8, 2024 at 2:18 PM
ONE FOGGY CHRISTMAS EVE, Kerilynn Wilson’s picture book debut, needs to be worked into your holiday traditions. An ode to nights where magic could happen, family, and the gift of imagination. The perfect story to share with your loved ones!
ROUGAROU MAGIC by Rachel Marsh is a warm and lovely debut middle grade novel about family, friendship, identity, and fitting in. Feliciana misses her her life back in Louisiana now that she lives in cold Boston…until a little Cajun magic comes her way. I dare you not to fall in love with Roux!
November 30, 2024 at 9:57 PM
ROUGAROU MAGIC by Rachel Marsh is a warm and lovely debut middle grade novel about family, friendship, identity, and fitting in. Feliciana misses her her life back in Louisiana now that she lives in cold Boston…until a little Cajun magic comes her way. I dare you not to fall in love with Roux!
SPLINTER & ASH by Marieke Nijkamp is for all your young fantasy fans. Want a truly immersive world, full of adventure? Want the truest & best of friends & found family? Want intrigue and sword fights and DRAMA? You’ll get it all! Trust me, I’ve been a Tamora Pierce girlie for three+ decades.
November 25, 2024 at 6:26 PM
SPLINTER & ASH by Marieke Nijkamp is for all your young fantasy fans. Want a truly immersive world, full of adventure? Want the truest & best of friends & found family? Want intrigue and sword fights and DRAMA? You’ll get it all! Trust me, I’ve been a Tamora Pierce girlie for three+ decades.
You may be asking yourself how we got here. I certainly am.
November 23, 2024 at 8:55 PM
You may be asking yourself how we got here. I certainly am.
STILL LIFE by Alex London & Paul O. Zelinsky is a hilarious and silly picture book about art, about paying attention, about trusting sources, and about how hard it is to sit still! Get it for every kid you know and you will have the best story times.
November 20, 2024 at 4:50 PM
STILL LIFE by Alex London & Paul O. Zelinsky is a hilarious and silly picture book about art, about paying attention, about trusting sources, and about how hard it is to sit still! Get it for every kid you know and you will have the best story times.
It’s uncanny how she can sense 5pm on the dot. And yet cannot remember that 5pm is never when I actually stop working.
November 18, 2024 at 10:10 PM
It’s uncanny how she can sense 5pm on the dot. And yet cannot remember that 5pm is never when I actually stop working.
HOW IT ALL ENDS by Emma Hunsinger is a brilliant graphic novel debut for upper middle grade readers. It is downright hilarious but will sneakily punch you in the feels. 5 stars, blurbs from all your fave authors, what have you been waiting for?
November 18, 2024 at 3:51 PM
HOW IT ALL ENDS by Emma Hunsinger is a brilliant graphic novel debut for upper middle grade readers. It is downright hilarious but will sneakily punch you in the feels. 5 stars, blurbs from all your fave authors, what have you been waiting for?
WAKING THE DEAD AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES by Casey Lyall is for readers who want funny, spooky, and emotionally resonant stories, with a terrific grandparent-grandkid relationship. Bonus: it includes Grandma Bev’s special cookie recipe.
November 17, 2024 at 5:04 PM
WAKING THE DEAD AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES by Casey Lyall is for readers who want funny, spooky, and emotionally resonant stories, with a terrific grandparent-grandkid relationship. Bonus: it includes Grandma Bev’s special cookie recipe.
PLUM TO THE RESCUE is the 4th book in Matt Phelan’s joyful, irresistible Plum series, perfect for newly independent readers in your life. And this one has maybe my favorite illustration of the whole series.
November 17, 2024 at 2:04 AM
PLUM TO THE RESCUE is the 4th book in Matt Phelan’s joyful, irresistible Plum series, perfect for newly independent readers in your life. And this one has maybe my favorite illustration of the whole series.
MERDADDY by Wednesday Kirwan won my heart instantly. LOOK AT THIS DAD! And his bond with his child. It also has the BEST twist that does not involve anyone getting eaten and I promise this book will bring gentle joy to your bedtime story time.
November 15, 2024 at 5:07 PM
MERDADDY by Wednesday Kirwan won my heart instantly. LOOK AT THIS DAD! And his bond with his child. It also has the BEST twist that does not involve anyone getting eaten and I promise this book will bring gentle joy to your bedtime story time.
LISTEN TO THIS by Jennifer Blecher is a dual-POV upper middle grade about just how fraught 7th-grade can be. Secrets, friend drama, family drama, school, dances… srsly, how does anyone survive it? Jen’s got one of the best ears for tween dialogue. You’ll fall in love with Lily & Will.
November 14, 2024 at 3:16 PM
LISTEN TO THIS by Jennifer Blecher is a dual-POV upper middle grade about just how fraught 7th-grade can be. Secrets, friend drama, family drama, school, dances… srsly, how does anyone survive it? Jen’s got one of the best ears for tween dialogue. You’ll fall in love with Lily & Will.
THE PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM by Alex London is the perfect book for your budding feminists and Disney lovers! Because sometimes to get a truly happy ending, you need to take charge of your own story.
November 13, 2024 at 4:58 PM
THE PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM by Alex London is the perfect book for your budding feminists and Disney lovers! Because sometimes to get a truly happy ending, you need to take charge of your own story.
FOREVER AND ALWAYS by Brittany J. Thurman & Shamar Knight-Justice captures the joy and worry of a loving family, with a lyrical, tender text and vivid, warm illustrations. And just look at that beautiful bond between father and daughter. ♥️
November 13, 2024 at 2:02 AM
FOREVER AND ALWAYS by Brittany J. Thurman & Shamar Knight-Justice captures the joy and worry of a loving family, with a lyrical, tender text and vivid, warm illustrations. And just look at that beautiful bond between father and daughter. ♥️
No big deal, just a feature on Emma Hunsinger and her stellar debut in this month’s Horn Book! If you’re heading to ALA this weekend, you must swing by the Harper booth and demand to hear more about it!
June 26, 2024 at 1:55 PM
No big deal, just a feature on Emma Hunsinger and her stellar debut in this month’s Horn Book! If you’re heading to ALA this weekend, you must swing by the Harper booth and demand to hear more about it!
Can I tell you how much I love this book, which you will be able to find in your fave bookstore or library in September? SO. MUCH. It is the kind of book that made 10-yr-old Martha fall in love with fantasy.
February 21, 2024 at 2:35 AM
Can I tell you how much I love this book, which you will be able to find in your fave bookstore or library in September? SO. MUCH. It is the kind of book that made 10-yr-old Martha fall in love with fantasy.