Melissa Roske
@melissaroske.bsky.social
Mah Jongg-playing, Twizzler-loving, NYC-dwelling #kidlit author
📗Kat Greene Comes Clean
✡️ Coming of Age: 13 B’Nai Mitzvah Stories
✏️ Blogger for the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors
Rep: Joyce Sweeney
https://www.melissaroske.com
📗Kat Greene Comes Clean
✡️ Coming of Age: 13 B’Nai Mitzvah Stories
✏️ Blogger for the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors
Rep: Joyce Sweeney
https://www.melissaroske.com
Always fun to cheerlead a debut author! Don't miss this interview with @sarashacter.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #middlegrade #NewReleases #publishing fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Interview with Author Sara Shacter - From The Mixed Up Files
I have known author Sara Shacter since we were both on the newer side to writing for children. I am so excited that I got a first-look at her debut novel Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign whi...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Always fun to cheerlead a debut author! Don't miss this interview with @sarashacter.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #middlegrade #NewReleases #publishing fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Author, screenwriter, educator (and Ricky Martin's body double 😀!) @pablocartaya.bsky.social chats with Sibylla Nash about his latest middle-grade novel, A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation, on today's @mixedupfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #WNDMG #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
October 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Author, screenwriter, educator (and Ricky Martin's body double 😀!) @pablocartaya.bsky.social chats with Sibylla Nash about his latest middle-grade novel, A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation, on today's @mixedupfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #WNDMG #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
That’s my little cousin Charlotte interviewing JUDY BLUME (❤️!!!) for her 2 Kid podcast! I couldn’t be prouder… or more jealous! #kidlit #middlegrade
September 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
That’s my little cousin Charlotte interviewing JUDY BLUME (❤️!!!) for her 2 Kid podcast! I couldn’t be prouder… or more jealous! #kidlit #middlegrade
I had the pleasure of interviewing Australian #kidlit author/artist/comedian ANH DO for the @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Anh's second installment in the WOLF GIRL series is out now from @harperkids.bsky.social! #NewReleases #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl...
September 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I had the pleasure of interviewing Australian #kidlit author/artist/comedian ANH DO for the @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Anh's second installment in the WOLF GIRL series is out now from @harperkids.bsky.social! #NewReleases #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl...
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We're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
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Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
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#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
September 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
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#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
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#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
A special treat on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog: an interview with the Magic Treehouse creator, MARY POPE OSBORNE! Plus a bonus conversation w/ graphic illustrator Jomike Tejido #kidlit #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/magic-tree-h...
September 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A special treat on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog: an interview with the Magic Treehouse creator, MARY POPE OSBORNE! Plus a bonus conversation w/ graphic illustrator Jomike Tejido #kidlit #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/magic-tree-h...
Shiny new MG releases for September, curated by @pbailey.bsky.social, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social! #kidlit #middlegrade
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September 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Shiny new MG releases for September, curated by @pbailey.bsky.social, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social! #kidlit #middlegrade
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Don't miss my interview with MG author @melissadassori.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog! Melissa's latest #middlegrade novel, GRETA EVER AFTER releases tomorrow, August 19, from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social. #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
August 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Don't miss my interview with MG author @melissadassori.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog! Melissa's latest #middlegrade novel, GRETA EVER AFTER releases tomorrow, August 19, from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social. #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Happy book birthday to @bevtwomey.bsky.social! 📘🎉📕🎉📗🎉📙
WHAT THE SEA BRINGS is out today from @snowywingspublishing.com! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
WHAT THE SEA BRINGS is out today from @snowywingspublishing.com! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
August 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Happy book birthday to @bevtwomey.bsky.social! 📘🎉📕🎉📗🎉📙
WHAT THE SEA BRINGS is out today from @snowywingspublishing.com! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
WHAT THE SEA BRINGS is out today from @snowywingspublishing.com! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
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It's party time!
I'm teaming up with @booksbyintisar.bsky.social to co-launch our latest books from @snowywingspublishing.com
Come see us at Half Price Books in Mason OH on Sunday, 8/24 at 5pm! There will be snacks, an indie author chat, books to buy, and a signing afterwards!
I'm teaming up with @booksbyintisar.bsky.social to co-launch our latest books from @snowywingspublishing.com
Come see us at Half Price Books in Mason OH on Sunday, 8/24 at 5pm! There will be snacks, an indie author chat, books to buy, and a signing afterwards!
August 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It's party time!
I'm teaming up with @booksbyintisar.bsky.social to co-launch our latest books from @snowywingspublishing.com
Come see us at Half Price Books in Mason OH on Sunday, 8/24 at 5pm! There will be snacks, an indie author chat, books to buy, and a signing afterwards!
I'm teaming up with @booksbyintisar.bsky.social to co-launch our latest books from @snowywingspublishing.com
Come see us at Half Price Books in Mason OH on Sunday, 8/24 at 5pm! There will be snacks, an indie author chat, books to buy, and a signing afterwards!
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The sea never forgets 🌊
What the Sea Brings by Beverly Twomey launches TOMORROW!
Join Lynnette as she uncovers long-buried secrets beneath the waves.
#WhatTheSeaBrings #YAfantasy #BookLaunch #SnowyWingsPub #SnowyWingsBooks
What the Sea Brings by Beverly Twomey launches TOMORROW!
Join Lynnette as she uncovers long-buried secrets beneath the waves.
#WhatTheSeaBrings #YAfantasy #BookLaunch #SnowyWingsPub #SnowyWingsBooks
August 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The sea never forgets 🌊
What the Sea Brings by Beverly Twomey launches TOMORROW!
Join Lynnette as she uncovers long-buried secrets beneath the waves.
#WhatTheSeaBrings #YAfantasy #BookLaunch #SnowyWingsPub #SnowyWingsBooks
What the Sea Brings by Beverly Twomey launches TOMORROW!
Join Lynnette as she uncovers long-buried secrets beneath the waves.
#WhatTheSeaBrings #YAfantasy #BookLaunch #SnowyWingsPub #SnowyWingsBooks
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Thanks so much for the interview @melissaroske.bsky.social ! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social
Don't miss my interview w/ @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & Dylan Thuras, authors of the forthcoming #STEM MG, THE ATLAS OBSCURA EXPLORERS GUIDE TO INVENTING THE WORLD. Out 8/12 from @workmanpub.bsky.social. @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #middlegrade #kidlit
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August 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Thanks so much for the interview @melissaroske.bsky.social ! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social
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Check out this awesome interview by @melissaroske.bsky.social of @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog with Dylan Thuras and me about our new book coming out on August 12th! @workmanpubkids.bsky.social @atlasobscura.com @steamteambooks.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Check out this awesome interview by @melissaroske.bsky.social of @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog with Dylan Thuras and me about our new book coming out on August 12th! @workmanpubkids.bsky.social @atlasobscura.com @steamteambooks.bsky.social
Don't miss my interview w/ @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & Dylan Thuras, authors of the forthcoming #STEM MG, THE ATLAS OBSCURA EXPLORERS GUIDE TO INVENTING THE WORLD. Out 8/12 from @workmanpub.bsky.social. @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #middlegrade #kidlit
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July 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Don't miss my interview w/ @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & Dylan Thuras, authors of the forthcoming #STEM MG, THE ATLAS OBSCURA EXPLORERS GUIDE TO INVENTING THE WORLD. Out 8/12 from @workmanpub.bsky.social. @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #middlegrade #kidlit
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Love this interview with debut middle-grade author Barbara Carroll Roberts by @landrajennings.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Plus a #giveaway of an ARC of Barbara's forthcoming MG, he Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter. fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl... #kidlit #middlegrade
July 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Love this interview with debut middle-grade author Barbara Carroll Roberts by @landrajennings.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Plus a #giveaway of an ARC of Barbara's forthcoming MG, he Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter. fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl... #kidlit #middlegrade
Don't miss my interview with the one and only REBECCA STEAD! Her modern-day MG classic, When You Reach Me, just turned 16 and is celebrating with a gorgeous new cover! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlt #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/when-you-rea...
July 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Don't miss my interview with the one and only REBECCA STEAD! Her modern-day MG classic, When You Reach Me, just turned 16 and is celebrating with a gorgeous new cover! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlt #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/when-you-rea...
Don’t miss my interview with author/illustrator
Katie Kirby, the mega-bestselling creator of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
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Katie Kirby, the mega-bestselling creator of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
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July 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Don’t miss my interview with author/illustrator
Katie Kirby, the mega-bestselling creator of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
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Katie Kirby, the mega-bestselling creator of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
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NEW MG Releases for July on today’s @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #newreleases
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New Releases for July 2025 - From The Mixed Up Files
Enjoy this list of new, exciting, and varied middle-grade fiction releases for the month of July 2025
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July 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NEW MG Releases for July on today’s @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #newreleases
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Writers! You've received an offer of representation from a literary agent. YAY!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Now what...? Great advice from @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social on what to do next on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #amwriting #querytip #publishing fromthemixedupfiles.com/youve-receiv...
You’ve Received an Offer from an Agent. Now What? - From The Mixed Up Files
Receiving an offer of representation from an agent is so exciting…especially after all your hard work. Celebrate!
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June 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Writers! You've received an offer of representation from a literary agent. YAY!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Now what...? Great advice from @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social on what to do next on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #amwriting #querytip #publishing fromthemixedupfiles.com/youve-receiv...
Middle-grade books for summer, curated by @halliechriswrites.bsky.social, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social fromthemixedupfiles.com/cozy-middle-... #kidlit #middlegrade #summerreading
Cozy Middle Grade Summer Reads - From The Mixed Up Files
A booklist of cozy summer middle grade reads for kids!
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June 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Middle-grade books for summer, curated by @halliechriswrites.bsky.social, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social fromthemixedupfiles.com/cozy-middle-... #kidlit #middlegrade #summerreading
I keep forgetting to post here (oops). To make up for it, here’s a picture of last night’s sunset. (I know a cute-puppy pic would be preferable, but I don’t have a dog. 😂)
June 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I keep forgetting to post here (oops). To make up for it, here’s a picture of last night’s sunset. (I know a cute-puppy pic would be preferable, but I don’t have a dog. 😂)
Shining in the @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social Author Spotlight today…
Yours truly! 😀 Get the scoop on my writing process, inspiration, and all about my debut MG novel,
Kat Greene Comes Clean! #kidlit #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/kat-greene-c...
Yours truly! 😀 Get the scoop on my writing process, inspiration, and all about my debut MG novel,
Kat Greene Comes Clean! #kidlit #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/kat-greene-c...
June 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Shining in the @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social Author Spotlight today…
Yours truly! 😀 Get the scoop on my writing process, inspiration, and all about my debut MG novel,
Kat Greene Comes Clean! #kidlit #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/kat-greene-c...
Yours truly! 😀 Get the scoop on my writing process, inspiration, and all about my debut MG novel,
Kat Greene Comes Clean! #kidlit #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/kat-greene-c...
NEW MG releases for June! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #NewReleases fromthemixedupfiles.com/june-new-rel...
June New Releases! - From The Mixed Up Files
It’s finally summery out, perfect for lounging with a good book! And this month, there are many new middle grade reads to check out. Here are few to spend some time reading out on the patio or the bea...
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June 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
NEW MG releases for June! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #NewReleases fromthemixedupfiles.com/june-new-rel...
In this crazy world, it’s the small things that make me happy. Like knowing there’s an edit function on my text messages. 😀#smallwins
May 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
In this crazy world, it’s the small things that make me happy. Like knowing there’s an edit function on my text messages. 😀#smallwins
Growing as a writer—and the power of community—on today’s @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #writingcommunity fromthemixedupfiles.com/growing-as-a...
Growing As a Writer - the Power of Community - From The Mixed Up Files
Growing As a Writer - the Power of Community
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May 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Growing as a writer—and the power of community—on today’s @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #writingcommunity fromthemixedupfiles.com/growing-as-a...