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Literary publicity at @publicityprose.bsky.social. I tend to get overly invested in fictional characters. She/her. Personal account.
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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
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:31 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.
@getunderlined.bsky.social #yalit
September 12, 2025 at 5:42 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
@feedingmindspress.bsky.social @ljamstutz.bsky.social @christinabforshay.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 7:52 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
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
Back-to-School STEM Book Giveaway: Dr. Seuss's The Lorax
Family Friendly Lifestyle and Review Blog
www.chattypattysplace.com
September 22, 2025 at 9:51 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!
www.instagram.com/reel/DPB00Fh...
#kidlit #backtoschool
September 25, 2025 at 5:55 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
Join YABC for an #authorinterview with Michelle Meadows about #kidlit JIMMY'S RHYTHM & BLUES: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF JAMES BALDWIN!
yabookscentral.com/interview-wi...
#biography #picturebookbiography #JamesBaldwin #AfricanAmerican #history
September 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Join the free livestream TODAY at 3:30pm ET!
‼️ 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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🚨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

@feedingmindspress.bsky.social @yabookscentral.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 5:34 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

@wanderingeducators.bsky.social @shannonisteaching.bsky.social
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...
www.wanderingeducators.com
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
www.momdoesreviews.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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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
@getunderlined.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Happy #bookbirthday to ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE by Vanessa L. Torres! Book Riot lists ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE as its YA pick for The Best Books Coming Out in January: bookriot.com/the-best-boo... #yalit #latinxbooks #lgbtqreads
The Best Books Coming Out in January
Here are some of the best new books out this month, what they are about, and why you should add them to your TBR!
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January 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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LET'S CELEBRATE KOREAN NEW YEAR! by Michelle W. Park opens with 2 sisters putting on their traditional hanboks. With Lunar New Year on Wed., Michelle met with Jeff Van Damme to learn about the history and making of the hanbok! www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainmen... @randomhousekids.bsky.social #kidlit
Celebrating Korean New Year
Michelle Park meets with Jeff Van Damme to learn all about the history and making of hanbok, the traditional clothing of Korean people.
www.nbcnewyork.com
January 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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🚨Giveaway ends TOMORROW!🚨
"This cozy queer romantic contemporary book has exes, second chances, and friendships all wrapped into one! It’s the perfect start for 2025!" Shelly Page's #QPOC #romantasy has @utopiastateofmind.bsky.social hooked! Enter to win 1 of 5 copies of Shelly Page's #YA debut!
Book Tour and GIVEAWAY: 5 Reasons to Read Brewed with Love by Shelly Page - Utopia State of Mind
You know those books where a premise just hooks you? That was me and reading the synopsis of Brewed with...
utopia-state-of-mind.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Author Karen Valby chats with @yabookscentral.bsky.social about her new #YAnonfiction The Swans of Harlem (Adapted for Young Adults): Five Black Ballerinas, a Legacy of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History: yabookscentral.com/interview-wi... @getunderlined.bsky.social #yalit
January 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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For Day 3 of the BREWED WITH LOVE #BlogTour
@utopiastateofmind.bsky.social shares 5 reasons to read BREWED WITH LOVE by Shelly Page! Enter to win this cozy, sapphic romantasy, available now!
@getunderlined.bsky.social @loveunderlined.bsky.social #yalit #qpoc
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Book Tour and GIVEAWAY: 5 Reasons to Read Brewed with Love by Shelly Page - Utopia State of Mind
You know those books where a premise just hooks you? That was me and reading the synopsis of Brewed with...
utopia-state-of-mind.com
January 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Day 2 of the BREWED WITH LOVE blog tour continues with
@candidcover.bsky.social! Enter to win 1 of 5 copies of this YA romantasy starring two queer women of color navigating their first love! In stores now!
@getunderlined.bsky.social @loveunderlined.bsky.social
#yalit #bookgiveaway #newrelease
January 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Writing for Queer Teens of Colors as a Black Lesbian, a guest post by Shelly Page

Author Shelly Page shares her thoughts about representation and her newest release, BREWED WITH LOVE

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Writing for Queer Teens of Colors as a Black Lesbian, a guest post by Shelly Page
Author Shelly Page shares her thoughts about representation and her newest release, BREWED WITH LOVE
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
January 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Happy #bookbirthday to THE SWANS OF HARLEM (ADAPTED FOR YOUNG ADULTS) by Karen Valby! Karen talks "A Writer's Best Gift" today at Teen Librarian Toolbox: teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/01/13/a... @karenvalby.bsky.social @tltkaren.bsky.social @getunderlined.bsky.social #yalit #nonfiction #blackhistory
A Writer’s Best Gift, a guest post by Karen Valby
Author Karen Valby discusses her book, THE SWANS OF HARLEM
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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January 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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The BREWED WITH LOVE blog tour kicks off today at Jill's Book Blog! Win 1 of 5 copies of this cozy QPOC romantasy w/ a shot of mystery & a sweet first love — on shelves tomorrow! jilljemmett.com/2025/01/13/b... #yalit #lgbtqbooks #bookgiveaway @getunderlined.bsky.social @loveunderlined.bsky.social
Blog Tour Review: Brewed with Love
Title: Brewed with LoveAuthor: Shelly PageGenre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance, MysteryPublisher: Joy RevolutionSource: Publisher Format: EbookRelease Date: January 14, 2025Rating: ★★★★★ Goodreads …
jilljemmett.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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At TLT, Amy Christine Parker talks about the pieces of herself she leaves on the page —
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December 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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Happy #bookbirthday to LET’S CELEBRATE KOREAN NEW YEAR! written by Michelle W. Park, illustrated by Hyewon Yum! Two sisters enjoy their beloved traditions while preparing to host their family for Lunar New Year! Available now! #kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart @randomhousekids.bsky.social
December 3, 2024 at 10:53 PM