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A boutique literary publicity firm promoting books for children, teens, and adults.
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On Teen Librarian Toolbox, author Michelle Meadows shares 6 life lessons from James Baldwin young readers will find in her #kidlit biography of the author & activist: JIMMY'S RHYTHM AND BLUES, illus Jamiel Law: teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/10/24/l... @harperkids.bsky.social @tltkaren.bsky.social
Life Lessons from James Baldwin’s Biography – Jimmy’s Rhythm & Blues, a guest post by Michelle Meadows
Author Michelle Meadows discusses her biography of James Baldwin, Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues
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October 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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🚨 GIVEAWAY ENDS AT MIDNIGHT🚨
Speak for the Trees & the Seas with The Lorax Nonfiction books! Inspired by the timeless message of Dr. Seuss, Lorax nonfiction books are wonderful for young environmentalists. Enter to win GREEN MACHINES AND OTHER AMAZING ECO-INVENTIONS & WHAT HUMMING-FISH WISH today!
Speak for the Trees and the Seas with The Lorax Nonfiction
Inspired by the timeless message of Dr. Seuss, these two Lorax nonfiction books are wonderful for young environmentalists.
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October 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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there are too many books that i'm too excited for coming out today, i should be exempt from working.
October 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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October is #CanadianLibraryMonth, when libraries & library partners across Canada help raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in our lives. More: librarianship.ca/event/canadi...
#LibrariesForLife #LibrarySky
Graphic promoting Canadian Library Month. Text reads: “Celebrate Canadian Library Month / Le mois des bibliothèques au Canada. October 2025 | Octobre 2025.” Includes the Ontario Library Association logo and the hashtag #LibrariesForLife. Illustration shows a stack of pastel-colored books with butterflies.
October 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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For writers in who feel like they are missing out because their project is still in the early stages: it's ok if you don't have a pitch ready for tomorrow. You can still send a regular query. Most authors I know got their agent through regular cold queries (including me!).
October 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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✨Back-to-School Book Giveaway✨

It’s the start of a new school year! In the spirit of inspiring young readers to think creatively about the world around them, Michelle Meadows is giving away 2 sets of her DR. SEUSS'S THE LORAX NONFICTION books!
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#kidlit #backtoschool
September 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Head on over to Chatty Pattys Place for a chance to win TWO of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax books by Michelle Meadows. Inspire the young readers in your life to think creatively at the world around them - there are 13 ways you can enter to win!

#kidlit #stembooksforkids
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Back-to-School STEM Book Giveaway: Dr. Seuss's The Lorax
Family Friendly Lifestyle and Review Blog
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September 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to OUR CHRISTMAS TREE FARM by Lisa Amstutz, art by Christina Forshay - perfect for introducing little scientists to the life of a Christmas tree!
#kidlit #bookbirthday #stembooksforkids
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September 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Special congratulations to Vanessa L. Torres, whose YA sapphic romantasy ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE has been chosen as a finalist for the 2025 International Latino Book Awards! Winners will be announced at the International Latino Book Awards Ceremony on October 25th.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Author Michelle Meadows chats w/ YABC about the 1st ever illustrated biography of James Baldwin for kids! JIMMY'S RHYTHM & BLUES was recently selected for the 2025 Best Children’s Books of the Year list by the Bank Street College of Education’s Children’s Book Committee! #kidlit #michellemeadows
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Join YABC for an #authorinterview with Michelle Meadows about #kidlit JIMMY'S RHYTHM & BLUES: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF JAMES BALDWIN!
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#biography #picturebookbiography #JamesBaldwin #AfricanAmerican #history
September 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Join YABC for an #authorinterview with Michelle Meadows about #kidlit JIMMY'S RHYTHM & BLUES: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF JAMES BALDWIN!
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#biography #picturebookbiography #JamesBaldwin #AfricanAmerican #history
September 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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‼️ Register now for a free virtual author talk with Michelle Meadows about her award-winning #kidlit biography of James Baldwin: JIMMY'S RHYTHM AND BLUES, ft. author Q&A + biography activity! TOMORROW at 3:30pm ET nypl.org/events/progr... @nypl.bsky.social #authorevent @harperkids.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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‼️ Register now for a free virtual author talk with Michelle Meadows about her award-winning #kidlit biography of James Baldwin: JIMMY'S RHYTHM AND BLUES, ft. author Q&A + biography activity! TOMORROW at 3:30pm ET nypl.org/events/progr... @nypl.bsky.social #authorevent @harperkids.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Win I LOVE BLUEBERRIES, a delightful #STEM picture book by @shannonisteaching.bsky.social & illustrator @jsinquett.bsky.social that teaches kids about gardening & community — out tomorrow! #kidlit #picturebook #giveaway #springreads @feedingmindspress.bsky.social mamalikesthis.com/i-love-blueb...
I Love Blueberries Picture Book
Explore the delightful new children's picture book, 'I Love Blueberries,' by Shannon Anderson. Learn about hydroponics, friendship, and growing your own food.
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April 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨
Win the buzziest books of spring for kids, including I LOVE BLUEBERRIES! (out 4/8) written by @shannonisteaching.bsky.social, illustrated by @jsinquett.bsky.social!

#stemforkids #gardeningwithkids #bookgiveaway #kidlit

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March 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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"Along w/ the biographies of...5 influential & courageous women, there are golden nuggets of Black ballet history that would serve not only...the dance space, but the world at large, to read." balletherald.com/the-swans-of... #WomensHistoryMonth @karenvalby.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social
The Swans Of Harlem (Young Adult Edition) Review
In The Swans of Harlem, Black ballet history once shielded from the public eye is revealed via intimate first-person narratives and biographical information.
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March 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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‼️ #Giveaway ends tonight! Win 2 critically-acclaimed, #middlegrade #graphicnovels by Kathryn Ormsbee & illus @mollybrooks.bsky.social!
★ “A heartfelt and endearing snapshot of adolescence” —Kirkus, starred review
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Enter To Win The 'Growing Pangs' + The New Companion Novel 'Turning Twelve' Book Collection Giveaway! @RHKidsGraphic @randomhousekids ~
Welcome To The ‘Growing Pangs’ PLUS The New Companion Novel ‘Turning Twelve’ Book Collection Giveaway! 2 Winners ~ $92 TRV! This giveaway is part of our SMGN 2025 Spring Gift Guide – Stop by to see al...
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March 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Author Shannon Anderson talks about her own experience growing berries as a kid & more! Head over to Wandering Educators to read their rave review + interview!

I LOVE BLUEBERRIES hits shelves April 8th!

#picturebooks #stemforkids

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Read This: I LOVE BLUEBERRIES!
I have the most fun (and delicious) picture book to share with you today! I LOVE BLUEBERRIES!, written by Shannon Anderson, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett, and published by Feeding Minds Press, is a G...
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March 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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‼️Giveaway ends tonight! Fans of Heartstopper & Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret will delight in these girl-driven & memoir-esque graphic novels: www.momdoesreviews.com/2025/02/22/w... #mglit #lgbtqbooks #giveaway @mollybrooks.bsky.social @momdoesreviews.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social
#Win 2 Coming-of-Age Graphic Novels: Growing Pangs and Turning Twelve - Mom Does Reviews
Don't miss these fun Middle-Grade graphic novels from Random House Graphic that are perfect for your tweens (first crushes!): Turning Twelve
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March 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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For fans of narrative nonfiction, dance memoirs, & forgotten histories, THE SWANS OF HARLEM by Karen Valby will inspire readers of all ages & interests to chase their dreams & follow their hearts.
Bloggin' 'bout Books hosts the FINAL STOP on THE SWANS OF HARLEM #BlogTour! Enter to win!
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Blog Tour and Giveaway: The Swans of Harlem (Young Readers' Edition) by Karen Valby
I rarely participate in blog tours anymore, but this one feels more important than most. Even though Black History Month is just about over,...
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February 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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With THE SWANS OF HARLEM, 5 revolutionary Black ballerinas & longtime friends give voice to their stories on & offstage, reclaiming their past so that it is finally recorded, acknowledged, & lauded, never to be lost again.

Head over to Tea Time Lit & enter to win your copy today!
#BlackHistoryMonth
Spotlight: The Swans of Harlem - teatimelit
Hi friends! Today I’m shining the brightest spotlight on a book I’m so excited about. I’m hoping to read more non-fiction this year, and one of the non-fiction books that I’m really looking forward to...
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February 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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"The Swans of Harlem is an easy five star read!" Head over to Lit Lemon Books for the next stop on THE SWANS OF HARLEM #blogtour! Enter to win your copy of a “poignant and gripping piece of little-known history” (Kirkus).
#BlackHistory #yalit
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Book Tour: The Swans of Harlem (Young Adult edition) by Karen Valby Book Review
Summary: A full accounting of five incredibly talented Black ballerinas from The Dance Theater of Harlem, founding members among them, that illuminates their hard-fought, historic, and overlooked c…
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February 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Twirling Book Princess hosts the next stop on THE SWANS OF HARLEM #blogtour! Head on over and enter for one of FIVE chances to win Karen Valby's YA nonfiction that introduces teens to a trailblazing legacy left out of the history books!
#blackhistoryisamericanhistory
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February 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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"This historical YA book is an incredible adaptation of the author’s adult novel. It is a perfect book to add to your TBR for Black History Month."

@candidcover.bsky.social kicks off THE SWANS OF HARLEM (YA edition) #blogtour! Enter to win!

#yalit #blackhistorymonth
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February 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Author Vanessa L. Torres chats with YA Books Central about her new YA sapphic romantasy ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE — on shelves now!
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#latinxbooks #latinx #sapphic #romantasyreads #yalit #authorinterview
Interview With Vanessa L. Torres (On the Wings of la Noche) – YA Books Central
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January 30, 2025 at 10:07 PM