Megan E. Freeman
@meganefreeman.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling Author. Poet. Wildflower enthusiast. Novels ALONE and AWAY available from Simon & Schuster. Rep’d by East West Literary. I love connecting with readers and educators for school author visits. linktr.ee/meganefreeman
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I'm over the moon to announce my forthcoming YA verse novel, THE SECRET TO BELONGING. Coming fall 2026 from Atheneum.
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Who’s going to St. Louis next week for AASL? I hope you’ll join me on Thursday and Friday. And be sure to swing by the S&S booth Thursday evening where I’ll be signing books!
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October 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Who’s going to St. Louis next week for AASL? I hope you’ll join me on Thursday and Friday. And be sure to swing by the S&S booth Thursday evening where I’ll be signing books!
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
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Who's ready for an opportunity so good it's 👻scary? 👻
#teachersky and #librarians!
What: FREE virtual class visit with 3 middle grade authors!!
How: Follow & repost to enter
When: Ends Wed 10/8
Where: US/CAN
🎃Good luck!🎃
#teachersky and #librarians!
What: FREE virtual class visit with 3 middle grade authors!!
How: Follow & repost to enter
When: Ends Wed 10/8
Where: US/CAN
🎃Good luck!🎃
October 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Who's ready for an opportunity so good it's 👻scary? 👻
#teachersky and #librarians!
What: FREE virtual class visit with 3 middle grade authors!!
How: Follow & repost to enter
When: Ends Wed 10/8
Where: US/CAN
🎃Good luck!🎃
#teachersky and #librarians!
What: FREE virtual class visit with 3 middle grade authors!!
How: Follow & repost to enter
When: Ends Wed 10/8
Where: US/CAN
🎃Good luck!🎃
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS by @victorpineiro.bsky.social (Sourcebooks)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... (+ more ways to win)
September 26, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade novel, THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS by @victorpineiro.bsky.social (Sourcebooks)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: kidlit411.com/2025/09/the-... (+ more ways to win)
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Trying to catch an agent's eye? Land a publishing deal? Connect more deeply with your readers? Mastering the use of symbolism can help level up your writing! #kidlit
September 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Trying to catch an agent's eye? Land a publishing deal? Connect more deeply with your readers? Mastering the use of symbolism can help level up your writing! #kidlit
I’m so excited to officially announce a third companion novel in the ALONE series!
Publication is planned for Jan ‘27, but I need help with a title! Should it start with A? Should it be one word? If your readers have ideas, I would love to hear them!
@simonkids.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social
Publication is planned for Jan ‘27, but I need help with a title! Should it start with A? Should it be one word? If your readers have ideas, I would love to hear them!
@simonkids.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I’m so excited to officially announce a third companion novel in the ALONE series!
Publication is planned for Jan ‘27, but I need help with a title! Should it start with A? Should it be one word? If your readers have ideas, I would love to hear them!
@simonkids.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social
Publication is planned for Jan ‘27, but I need help with a title! Should it start with A? Should it be one word? If your readers have ideas, I would love to hear them!
@simonkids.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social
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Congrats @meganefreeman.bsky.social — BOOK THREE in the ALONE series!!! —as announced in @publisherslunch.bsky.social Aladdin #BookBoost #KidlitMegaFeed #MiddleGrade #Skybrarians @simonkids.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Congrats @meganefreeman.bsky.social — BOOK THREE in the ALONE series!!! —as announced in @publisherslunch.bsky.social Aladdin #BookBoost #KidlitMegaFeed #MiddleGrade #Skybrarians @simonkids.bsky.social
I need title ideas for a third book in the ALONE and AWAY series.
Should it be one word? Should it start with A? Have your readers to send me their good ideas.
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
Should it be one word? Should it start with A? Have your readers to send me their good ideas.
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I need title ideas for a third book in the ALONE and AWAY series.
Should it be one word? Should it start with A? Have your readers to send me their good ideas.
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
Should it be one word? Should it start with A? Have your readers to send me their good ideas.
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
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15 BOOK GIVEAWAY for teacher & librarian friends!
Celebrate back-to-school with Middle Grade Authorcade! You could win 15 books for your library, including 2 out this month! Enter here: app.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display... by subscribing to our newsletter. Boost for extra entries!
US only. Ends 8/24
Celebrate back-to-school with Middle Grade Authorcade! You could win 15 books for your library, including 2 out this month! Enter here: app.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display... by subscribing to our newsletter. Boost for extra entries!
US only. Ends 8/24
August 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
15 BOOK GIVEAWAY for teacher & librarian friends!
Celebrate back-to-school with Middle Grade Authorcade! You could win 15 books for your library, including 2 out this month! Enter here: app.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display... by subscribing to our newsletter. Boost for extra entries!
US only. Ends 8/24
Celebrate back-to-school with Middle Grade Authorcade! You could win 15 books for your library, including 2 out this month! Enter here: app.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display... by subscribing to our newsletter. Boost for extra entries!
US only. Ends 8/24
If you already subscribe to my occasional newsletter, you know I only send it a few times a year when I’m really excited to share. Well, I’m getting excited! Link in bio.
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August 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
If you already subscribe to my occasional newsletter, you know I only send it a few times a year when I’m really excited to share. Well, I’m getting excited! Link in bio.
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @simonteen.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
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I love meeting readers and educators, and a virtual author visit might be the perfect way to extend your students’ learning. Don’t hesitate to reach out!
@ssedlib.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social #AwaybyMeganEFreeman #ALONEbyMeganEFreeman #authorvisit #schoolvisit
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August 7, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I love meeting readers and educators, and a virtual author visit might be the perfect way to extend your students’ learning. Don’t hesitate to reach out!
@ssedlib.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social #AwaybyMeganEFreeman #ALONEbyMeganEFreeman #authorvisit #schoolvisit
@ssedlib.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social #AwaybyMeganEFreeman #ALONEbyMeganEFreeman #authorvisit #schoolvisit
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Something BIG is coming from Middle Grade Authorcade!
Be on the lookout for a GIGANTIC giveaway coming Sunday 8/17!
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Be on the lookout for a GIGANTIC giveaway coming Sunday 8/17!
Want to get ahead of the game? Head on over to our website and subscribe to our newsletter here: www.authorcade.com/signup
August 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Huge thanks to the Barnes & Noble booksellers for including AWAY on the shortlist, and for all they do for readers and authors.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Huge thanks to the Barnes & Noble booksellers for including AWAY on the shortlist, and for all they do for readers and authors.
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social #AwaybyMeganEFreeman
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social #AwaybyMeganEFreeman
Getting excited for these bookstore events next week in California! Will you be around? I hope you’ll come out and say hello!
@simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #authorevent #indiebookstores
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July 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Getting excited for these bookstore events next week in California! Will you be around? I hope you’ll come out and say hello!
@simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #authorevent #indiebookstores
@simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #authorevent #indiebookstores
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Meet @meganefreeman.bsky.social SAVE THE DATE —Online event with the author of NYT #bestseller AWAY & ALONE @simonkids.bsky.social Aladdin
via Arapahoe Library
July 10th —2-3pm
Info here: arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/67ffc...
#KidlitMegaFeed #MiddleGrade
via Arapahoe Library
July 10th —2-3pm
Info here: arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/67ffc...
#KidlitMegaFeed #MiddleGrade
June 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Meet @meganefreeman.bsky.social SAVE THE DATE —Online event with the author of NYT #bestseller AWAY & ALONE @simonkids.bsky.social Aladdin
via Arapahoe Library
July 10th —2-3pm
Info here: arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/67ffc...
#KidlitMegaFeed #MiddleGrade
via Arapahoe Library
July 10th —2-3pm
Info here: arapahoelibraries.bibliocommons.com/events/67ffc...
#KidlitMegaFeed #MiddleGrade
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Our June-glorious East West news: mailchi.mp/eastwestlite... Happy #BookSky Birthdays @zombietardis.bsky.social Lezlie Evans @staciawrites.bsky.social John Ledda @dowphumiruk.bsky.social; #Bestseller Anna Dewdney @meganefreeman.bsky.social; Deals @joebot.bsky.social, Belen Medina #KidlitMegaFeed
Good News from East to West!
Find out more about books, events, and good news from East West Literary Agency's talent.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Our June-glorious East West news: mailchi.mp/eastwestlite... Happy #BookSky Birthdays @zombietardis.bsky.social Lezlie Evans @staciawrites.bsky.social John Ledda @dowphumiruk.bsky.social; #Bestseller Anna Dewdney @meganefreeman.bsky.social; Deals @joebot.bsky.social, Belen Medina #KidlitMegaFeed
This little book keeps chugging along, back on the list for a fifth month. Huge thanks to all the educators and booksellers who keep putting it in the hands of readers. 🙏❤️
@simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #alonebymeganefreeman
@simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #alonebymeganefreeman
July 3, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This little book keeps chugging along, back on the list for a fifth month. Huge thanks to all the educators and booksellers who keep putting it in the hands of readers. 🙏❤️
@simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #alonebymeganefreeman
@simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #alonebymeganefreeman
Best team ever!
Wednesday Manhattan meet-ups @simonkids.bsky.social 1/2🧵
LOOK who we found while you were 🌟📚🌟AWAY @meganefreeman.bsky.social 🌟📚🌟—Kristin Gilson, Editorial Director at Aladdin (See what we did there?) #mg #KidlitMegaFeed #middlegrade #BookSky
LOOK who we found while you were 🌟📚🌟AWAY @meganefreeman.bsky.social 🌟📚🌟—Kristin Gilson, Editorial Director at Aladdin (See what we did there?) #mg #KidlitMegaFeed #middlegrade #BookSky
June 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Best team ever!
Time to pre-order!
⚽️ COVER REVEAL ⚽️
So excited to share the cover for STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed middle grade about a missing soccer superstar.
Thank you @polymorphin.bsky.social for the amazing art/ Stephanie Yang for the design!
Add this to Goodreads: bit.ly/soccerGR or pre-order: bit.ly/soccerBN
So excited to share the cover for STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed middle grade about a missing soccer superstar.
Thank you @polymorphin.bsky.social for the amazing art/ Stephanie Yang for the design!
Add this to Goodreads: bit.ly/soccerGR or pre-order: bit.ly/soccerBN
June 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Time to pre-order!
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Any and all publishing successes I have had are due entirely to the wise counsel and savvy business acumen of my literary agent, the incomparable Deborah Warren. I could not ask for a better guide or friend. So grateful for East West Literary Agency.
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
Any and all publishing successes I have had are due entirely to the wise counsel and savvy business acumen of my literary agent, the incomparable Deborah Warren. I could not ask for a better guide or friend. So grateful for East West Literary Agency.
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Instagram
Any and all publishing successes I have had are due entirely to the wise counsel and savvy business acumen of my literary agent, the incomparable Deborah Warren. I could not ask for a better guide or friend. So grateful for East West Literary Agency.
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
Any and all publishing successes I have had are due entirely to the wise counsel and savvy business acumen of my literary agent, the incomparable Deborah Warren. I could not ask for a better guide or friend. So grateful for East West Literary Agency.
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
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It was a fabo EW/SoCal SUMMER celebration with @staciawrites.bsky.social Zach, Eddie, Cordelia, @shihopate.bsky.social @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social Cheryl, Sarah, James, April @afrounicorn.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @lisajhancock.bsky.social Ernesto @juliawasson.bsky.social & NA Windsor!
June 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
It was a fabo EW/SoCal SUMMER celebration with @staciawrites.bsky.social Zach, Eddie, Cordelia, @shihopate.bsky.social @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social Cheryl, Sarah, James, April @afrounicorn.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @lisajhancock.bsky.social Ernesto @juliawasson.bsky.social & NA Windsor!
Thanks so much to @barnesandnoble for the lovely boost of AWAY!
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social #AWAYbyMeganEFreeman
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social #AWAYbyMeganEFreeman
June 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Thanks so much to @barnesandnoble for the lovely boost of AWAY!
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social #AWAYbyMeganEFreeman
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social #AWAYbyMeganEFreeman
Really excited to be going back to my roots for this event in Pasadena on Saturday! I’d love to see you there.
@simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
@simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Really excited to be going back to my roots for this event in Pasadena on Saturday! I’d love to see you there.
@simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
@simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
Southern California! If you’ll be in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon or Culver City on Sunday afternoon, I hope you’ll pop in to these wonderful indie bookstores to say hello!
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Southern California! If you’ll be in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon or Culver City on Sunday afternoon, I hope you’ll pop in to these wonderful indie bookstores to say hello!
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social
@ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social
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Sharing my recent @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social EDITOR interview with Kristin Gilson, Aladdin Editorial Director whose books include ALONE / AWAY by NYT bestselling mg author @meganefreeman.bsky.social 📚
MG writers and agents! Don't miss this @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social interview with Aladdin editorial director, Kristin Gilson #middlegrade #kidlit #publishing fromthemixedupfiles.com/editor-spotl...
EDITOR SPOTLIGHT: Meet Kristin Gilson, Editorial Director at Aladdin - From The Mixed Up Files
Aladdin Editorial Director Kristin Gilson talks to us on the Mixed-Up Files of Middle Grade Editor Spotlight
fromthemixedupfiles.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Sharing my recent @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social EDITOR interview with Kristin Gilson, Aladdin Editorial Director whose books include ALONE / AWAY by NYT bestselling mg author @meganefreeman.bsky.social 📚
I'm over the moon to announce my forthcoming YA verse novel, THE SECRET TO BELONGING. Coming fall 2026 from Atheneum.
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @simonteen.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @simonteen.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I'm over the moon to announce my forthcoming YA verse novel, THE SECRET TO BELONGING. Coming fall 2026 from Atheneum.
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @simonteen.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @simonteen.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social