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Monica Acker
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THE LEGEND OF LEO coming Spring 2026 art by Mikel Valverde Marble Press | BRAVE LIKE MOM art by Paran Kim Beaming Books | Agent: Kaitlyn Sanchez @ Bradford

#SCBWI #12x12PB, mom of 3, ♥'s🥜🍫
she/her/hers https://linktr.ee/monicaacker
I cannot wait for you to see the adorable art by @susanasoto.bsky.social and meet our spunky pirate captain in Pirate Baby! Setting sail next fall with @marblepress.bsky.social

@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @bradfordagents.bsky.social

#kidlit #picturebook #bookannouncement #piratebaby #arrrgghh
October 22, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I have such fond memories of books coming in the mail from the Parents Magazine book club. I particularly loved books about this duck. I remember stressing with him as he thought he was late and the relief of discovering the party was the next day.
October 1, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Sad to come home early, but so glad I went! Squam Lake with @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social was amazing! It was the perfect fall writing reset. (And you can’t beat those views!)

#amwriting #KidLit
September 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
This was the best cure for #ALA2025 fomo.
June 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Looks like Ellie had a difficult choice to make when picking out a book for Dina.

#TheLastOfUs #picturebooks #kidlit
June 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Loved my time as guest bookseller at my local indie to celebrate #IndependentBookstoresDay!

As a good not-real-employee, I left my bag in the back, but I did come home with a stamp in my passport 😊
April 27, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Love when I spot books getting school library love by authors I’ve crossed paths with! Today it was an amazing lesson centered on HER FEARLESS RUN by Kim Chaffee illustrated by Ellen Rooney. (The school librarian is a rock star)

#BostonMarathon #picturebooks #kidlit #womensHistory
March 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
BRAVE LIKE MOM was on TV! Check out my post on IG www.instagram.com/p/DGWHihKPi5...

#kidlit
February 23, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The other day a student said, “Mrs. Acker, there is a five in your hair!” and now I can’t unsee it.
February 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
#Storystorm complete! That was a long month. Thanks for bringing the positive, inspiration, and fun @taralazar.bsky.social and guest bloggers!
February 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
If you have a #kidlit goal for 2025 of developing your craft and growing as a writer, @12x12challenge.bsky.social might have just what you need. The vibrant community, monthly webinars, and online forum keep me coming back every year. Check it out at www.12x12challenge.com
January 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The @kidlitforla.bsky.social auction is live! I donated a PB critique and there is so much more available, from AMAs with agents and editors to signed books from your favorite authors. You have to check it out!

www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlos...
January 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I have this notebook that is my everything notebook. From grocery lists to story notes. I leave it around the house and occasionally open to a page like this. 🥹😍🩷

PS fairly certain I’m as pretty as a princess and not a Pisces, though I bet Pisces are lovely too
December 12, 2024 at 9:15 PM
The Newton Children’s Book Festival will kick off with a special ticketed event with Tui T. Sutherland!
#kidlit #NewtonChildrensBookFestival
#WingsOfFire
December 3, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Mark those calendars 🗓️
The 1st annual Newton Children’s Book Festival is 12/14 from 10-2 featuring 60 authors and illustrators!
November 27, 2024 at 8:05 PM
I have lots of reviews to write to support the many authors and illustrators at #NCTE2024!
November 26, 2024 at 3:11 AM
That’s a wrap #NCTE2024! My heart is full. My feet are tired.
November 24, 2024 at 4:37 PM
One of the perks of working at a school is taking a break from my regularly scheduled program to hear awesome authors speak to the students. Today, 4th grade had a fantastic visit from Jessie Janowitz on finding the books that hook you.

#kidlit #edusky #middlegrade
November 20, 2024 at 11:57 PM
I signed a thing!!!

(Happy snowman unrelated to
thing)

#kidlit #picturebooks #witingcommunity
November 19, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Can’t wait for the #kidlit community to cross paths with #EduSky for so many amazing talks with fabulous people. Not to mention all of the books! #NCTE24
November 15, 2024 at 2:34 AM
News! Book news!

@marblepress.bsky.social will be publishing The Legend of Leo. The text was written by me and it will be brilliantly illustrated by Mikel Valverde.

#booknews #kidlit #picturebooks
November 6, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Hope to see you soon-ish!

#ncte24 #kidlit #picturebooks #findingHope
November 4, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Yesterday marks two years since BRAVE LIKE MOM was published! 🥳

#kidlit #picturebooks
November 2, 2024 at 12:40 PM
The staff dressed as characters from Inside out at my elementary school. (My best homemade version of Anxiety)

5th grade student: Why is there so much sadness and anxiety at our school?

😂😬 #teacherlife
October 31, 2024 at 6:52 PM
I have a super sore throat so 9 read to me tonight.

#picturebooks @chelseaauthor.bsky.social and Lian Cho
October 25, 2024 at 12:59 AM