Michael Leali
@michaelleali.bsky.social
Award-winning author. THE CIVIL WAR OF AMOS ABERNATHY | MATTEO | THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES. Rep by Sara Crowe. He/him/his. 🏳️🌈
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
May 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.
We’re a week away from the next Ask the Author Book Club! Hope to see you there! 📚 ✍️
@kidlitcraft.bsky.social #amwriting
@kidlitcraft.bsky.social #amwriting
February 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We’re a week away from the next Ask the Author Book Club! Hope to see you there! 📚 ✍️
@kidlitcraft.bsky.social #amwriting
@kidlitcraft.bsky.social #amwriting
Are you going to #NCTE2024?
Come hang out with me and these amazing, talented, kind humans! We want to help you shake up your shelf and find books for all of your readers!
Come hang out with me and these amazing, talented, kind humans! We want to help you shake up your shelf and find books for all of your readers!
November 15, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Are you going to #NCTE2024?
Come hang out with me and these amazing, talented, kind humans! We want to help you shake up your shelf and find books for all of your readers!
Come hang out with me and these amazing, talented, kind humans! We want to help you shake up your shelf and find books for all of your readers!
July 11, 2024 at 1:49 PM
I believe everyone has a story to tell.
What’s YOUR story? 🤔 📚
What’s YOUR story? 🤔 📚
July 10, 2024 at 1:34 PM
I believe everyone has a story to tell.
What’s YOUR story? 🤔 📚
What’s YOUR story? 🤔 📚
I’m thrilled to share another lovely review of THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES! 🎉🍕 Thank you SLJ!
June 20, 2024 at 7:14 PM
I’m thrilled to share another lovely review of THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES! 🎉🍕 Thank you SLJ!
I had so much fun giving my first keynote at SCBWI IL's Prairie Writers and Illustrators Day. I shared how I zoomed in on details of my life to write my first three middle grade novels.
I'm so grateful to the SCBWI IL team for inviting me to speak. 🧡
I'm so grateful to the SCBWI IL team for inviting me to speak. 🧡
November 14, 2023 at 4:46 PM
I had so much fun giving my first keynote at SCBWI IL's Prairie Writers and Illustrators Day. I shared how I zoomed in on details of my life to write my first three middle grade novels.
I'm so grateful to the SCBWI IL team for inviting me to speak. 🧡
I'm so grateful to the SCBWI IL team for inviting me to speak. 🧡
I'm attending #NCTE!
I love this conference—I've gone as an educator and while working in publishing, but this is my first time going as an AUTHOR. I'm so excited. You can find me on two panels with these exceptional humans!
I love this conference—I've gone as an educator and while working in publishing, but this is my first time going as an AUTHOR. I'm so excited. You can find me on two panels with these exceptional humans!
November 10, 2023 at 2:02 PM
I'm attending #NCTE!
I love this conference—I've gone as an educator and while working in publishing, but this is my first time going as an AUTHOR. I'm so excited. You can find me on two panels with these exceptional humans!
I love this conference—I've gone as an educator and while working in publishing, but this is my first time going as an AUTHOR. I'm so excited. You can find me on two panels with these exceptional humans!
Such a fun time yesterday hanging out with local author friends at the Dublin public library.
Shout out to the amazing @matokah.bsky.social, @keelyinkster.bsky.social, and @sallye.bsky.social! Check out their books if you haven’t already!
Shout out to the amazing @matokah.bsky.social, @keelyinkster.bsky.social, and @sallye.bsky.social! Check out their books if you haven’t already!
November 5, 2023 at 5:06 PM
Such a fun time yesterday hanging out with local author friends at the Dublin public library.
Shout out to the amazing @matokah.bsky.social, @keelyinkster.bsky.social, and @sallye.bsky.social! Check out their books if you haven’t already!
Shout out to the amazing @matokah.bsky.social, @keelyinkster.bsky.social, and @sallye.bsky.social! Check out their books if you haven’t already!
✨NOW BOOKING!✨
I LOVE author visits with young readers! Bring me to your school, library, or event virtually or in-person. (I'm happy to travel!) 💻 ✈️
I LOVE author visits with young readers! Bring me to your school, library, or event virtually or in-person. (I'm happy to travel!) 💻 ✈️
October 18, 2023 at 8:38 PM
✨NOW BOOKING!✨
I LOVE author visits with young readers! Bring me to your school, library, or event virtually or in-person. (I'm happy to travel!) 💻 ✈️
I LOVE author visits with young readers! Bring me to your school, library, or event virtually or in-person. (I'm happy to travel!) 💻 ✈️
🍕🍕🍕COVER REVEAL🍕🍕🍕
I'm so excited to deliver the cover for THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES, my third middle grade novel from HarperCollins Children's which will be fresh out of the oven May 21, 2024! (YES! You can pre-order your copy today!)
I'm so excited to deliver the cover for THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES, my third middle grade novel from HarperCollins Children's which will be fresh out of the oven May 21, 2024! (YES! You can pre-order your copy today!)
October 16, 2023 at 4:32 PM
🍕🍕🍕COVER REVEAL🍕🍕🍕
I'm so excited to deliver the cover for THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES, my third middle grade novel from HarperCollins Children's which will be fresh out of the oven May 21, 2024! (YES! You can pre-order your copy today!)
I'm so excited to deliver the cover for THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES, my third middle grade novel from HarperCollins Children's which will be fresh out of the oven May 21, 2024! (YES! You can pre-order your copy today!)
You wanna know one of the best feelings in the world? 🤔
Typing "THE END" on a first draft of a 71,000 word middle grade fantasy novel on a Friday afternoon. 😍
Typing "THE END" on a first draft of a 71,000 word middle grade fantasy novel on a Friday afternoon. 😍
October 13, 2023 at 10:52 PM
You wanna know one of the best feelings in the world? 🤔
Typing "THE END" on a first draft of a 71,000 word middle grade fantasy novel on a Friday afternoon. 😍
Typing "THE END" on a first draft of a 71,000 word middle grade fantasy novel on a Friday afternoon. 😍
On October 16, I'll post the cover to socials. If you're willing to share, comment below with "I'm in!" and/or your favorite pizza topping! I'll tag you in the post so you know when it's up.
Thank you in advance for your consideration! 🙏
Thank you in advance for your consideration! 🙏
October 6, 2023 at 5:03 PM
On October 16, I'll post the cover to socials. If you're willing to share, comment below with "I'm in!" and/or your favorite pizza topping! I'll tag you in the post so you know when it's up.
Thank you in advance for your consideration! 🙏
Thank you in advance for your consideration! 🙏
I'm TEN DAYS AWAY from revealing the cover for my third middle grade novel, THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES, which will be fresh out of the oven May 21, 2024! 🍕
This cover is PIZZA PERFECT, and I want YOUR help sharing it with the world.
This cover is PIZZA PERFECT, and I want YOUR help sharing it with the world.
October 6, 2023 at 5:02 PM
I'm TEN DAYS AWAY from revealing the cover for my third middle grade novel, THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES, which will be fresh out of the oven May 21, 2024! 🍕
This cover is PIZZA PERFECT, and I want YOUR help sharing it with the world.
This cover is PIZZA PERFECT, and I want YOUR help sharing it with the world.
This month, I encourage you to dig into the past and learn about LGBTQ+ heroes like Albert D.J. Cashier. Share what you learn widely. Fight to keep LGBTQ+ books and history in libraries and schools. We need allies and coconspirators to join us. We are stronger together. (9/)
October 4, 2023 at 4:48 PM
This month, I encourage you to dig into the past and learn about LGBTQ+ heroes like Albert D.J. Cashier. Share what you learn widely. Fight to keep LGBTQ+ books and history in libraries and schools. We need allies and coconspirators to join us. We are stronger together. (9/)
We've made a lot of progress since I was a kid, but the work is far from done. LGBTQ+ books are challenged, banned, and censored at an alarming rate across the United States. When these books are removed from classrooms and libraries, children are being actively harmed. (8/)
October 4, 2023 at 4:48 PM
We've made a lot of progress since I was a kid, but the work is far from done. LGBTQ+ books are challenged, banned, and censored at an alarming rate across the United States. When these books are removed from classrooms and libraries, children are being actively harmed. (8/)
One of the many reasons I wrote THE CIVIL WAR OF AMOS ABERNATHY is so young LGBTQ+ people know they aren't alone. We have a long and rich history of heroes who have accomplished remarkable things. We are worthy of being known, remembered, and celebrated. (5/)
October 4, 2023 at 4:47 PM
One of the many reasons I wrote THE CIVIL WAR OF AMOS ABERNATHY is so young LGBTQ+ people know they aren't alone. We have a long and rich history of heroes who have accomplished remarkable things. We are worthy of being known, remembered, and celebrated. (5/)
Growing up, I barely knew the LGBTQ+ community existed. When I did learn about the queer community as a pre-teen and teenager, information was sparse and often framed by bigoted rhetoric. (2/)
October 4, 2023 at 4:46 PM
Growing up, I barely knew the LGBTQ+ community existed. When I did learn about the queer community as a pre-teen and teenager, information was sparse and often framed by bigoted rhetoric. (2/)
Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! A thread! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (1/)
October 4, 2023 at 4:46 PM
Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! A thread! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (1/)
Request and check out books from marginalized authors at your public library. Tell a marginalized author what their work means to you. There are many other things you do; I’ve listed three fantastic resources in my post.
October 2, 2023 at 6:11 PM
Request and check out books from marginalized authors at your public library. Tell a marginalized author what their work means to you. There are many other things you do; I’ve listed three fantastic resources in my post.
(Even if a marginalized author’s books aren’t publicly banned/challenged, their books have likely been banned by sweeping legislation in one of several states actively working to limit access in schools and libraries.) Get involved in your community and attend school board meetings.
October 2, 2023 at 6:11 PM
(Even if a marginalized author’s books aren’t publicly banned/challenged, their books have likely been banned by sweeping legislation in one of several states actively working to limit access in schools and libraries.) Get involved in your community and attend school board meetings.
A LOT! Write your Congress person and state representatives demanding action against book bans and supporting access to literature. Vote. Purchase, read, and promote books from marginalized authors, not just books that have been banned.
October 2, 2023 at 6:10 PM
A LOT! Write your Congress person and state representatives demanding action against book bans and supporting access to literature. Vote. Purchase, read, and promote books from marginalized authors, not just books that have been banned.
What can you do to fight against book bans, challenges, and censorship?
October 2, 2023 at 6:10 PM
What can you do to fight against book bans, challenges, and censorship?