Valerie Bolling
@valeriebolling.bsky.social
Author of books for children and teachers | Longtime educator | DEIAB advocate | Born in NY | Raised and resides in CT
https://valeriebolling.com
Authors Guild; SCBWI; 12x12; Highlights #kidlit #PB #earlyreaders
Agent:
James McGowan
https://valeriebolling.com
Authors Guild; SCBWI; 12x12; Highlights #kidlit #PB #earlyreaders
Agent:
James McGowan
Looking forward to participating on this publishing panel next Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at #MountKiscoLibrary! #publishing #books #authorlife
November 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Looking forward to participating on this publishing panel next Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at #MountKiscoLibrary! #publishing #books #authorlife
FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY...
I'm doing a CT Bookstore Tour to sign copies of A FLEA FOR JUSTICE and my other books.
Call a store to order books in advance. Signed books make great gifts for the holidays!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #bookstoretour #independentbookstore
I'm doing a CT Bookstore Tour to sign copies of A FLEA FOR JUSTICE and my other books.
Call a store to order books in advance. Signed books make great gifts for the holidays!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #bookstoretour #independentbookstore
November 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY...
I'm doing a CT Bookstore Tour to sign copies of A FLEA FOR JUSTICE and my other books.
Call a store to order books in advance. Signed books make great gifts for the holidays!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #bookstoretour #independentbookstore
I'm doing a CT Bookstore Tour to sign copies of A FLEA FOR JUSTICE and my other books.
Call a store to order books in advance. Signed books make great gifts for the holidays!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #bookstoretour #independentbookstore
Happy Anniversary to us! I continue to be blessed to have Sheldon as my life partner! Thank you for being who you are and for always loving and supporting me. I love you, my dear! ❤️
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Happy Anniversary to us! I continue to be blessed to have Sheldon as my life partner! Thank you for being who you are and for always loving and supporting me. I love you, my dear! ❤️
Weekend events... I look forward to seeing you!
@barnesandnoble.com @curioroom.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #storytime #authorlife
@barnesandnoble.com @curioroom.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #storytime #authorlife
October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Weekend events... I look forward to seeing you!
@barnesandnoble.com @curioroom.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #storytime #authorlife
@barnesandnoble.com @curioroom.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #storytime #authorlife
A week from today, I'll be at the Curio Room at 3:30 for a #storytime and #booksigning.
Order books in advance of my visit, and I'll sign them when I'm at the store. You can pick them up at your convenience, if you're unable to join us next Sunday.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #authorlife
Order books in advance of my visit, and I'll sign them when I'm at the store. You can pick them up at your convenience, if you're unable to join us next Sunday.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #authorlife
October 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A week from today, I'll be at the Curio Room at 3:30 for a #storytime and #booksigning.
Order books in advance of my visit, and I'll sign them when I'm at the store. You can pick them up at your convenience, if you're unable to join us next Sunday.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #authorlife
Order books in advance of my visit, and I'll sign them when I'm at the store. You can pick them up at your convenience, if you're unable to join us next Sunday.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #authorlife
I'll be at a number of bookstores in November and December, so stop by to get signed books for holiday gifts.
You can order books in advance; I'll sign them when I'm at the store, and you can pick them up when it's convenient for you.
#bookstores #kidlit #aithorlife
You can order books in advance; I'll sign them when I'm at the store, and you can pick them up when it's convenient for you.
#bookstores #kidlit #aithorlife
October 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I'll be at a number of bookstores in November and December, so stop by to get signed books for holiday gifts.
You can order books in advance; I'll sign them when I'm at the store, and you can pick them up when it's convenient for you.
#bookstores #kidlit #aithorlife
You can order books in advance; I'll sign them when I'm at the store, and you can pick them up when it's convenient for you.
#bookstores #kidlit #aithorlife
Looking forward to the RI Book Festival this weekend in Providence! Thank you so much for inviting me as a featured author.
Here's more info about the festival:
www.lincolnschool.org/student-life...
#kidlit #bookfestival #teachers #librarians #booksellers #authorlife #gratitude
Here's more info about the festival:
www.lincolnschool.org/student-life...
#kidlit #bookfestival #teachers #librarians #booksellers #authorlife #gratitude
October 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Looking forward to the RI Book Festival this weekend in Providence! Thank you so much for inviting me as a featured author.
Here's more info about the festival:
www.lincolnschool.org/student-life...
#kidlit #bookfestival #teachers #librarians #booksellers #authorlife #gratitude
Here's more info about the festival:
www.lincolnschool.org/student-life...
#kidlit #bookfestival #teachers #librarians #booksellers #authorlife #gratitude
There's still time to sign up for this two-night mini @highlightsfound with @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social and me! We hope to see you there!
Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/mar...
#kidlit #bookpromotion #marketingtips
Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/mar...
#kidlit #bookpromotion #marketingtips
October 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
There's still time to sign up for this two-night mini @highlightsfound with @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social and me! We hope to see you there!
Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/mar...
#kidlit #bookpromotion #marketingtips
Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/mar...
#kidlit #bookpromotion #marketingtips
#AFleaforJustice was released a month ago.
For more about the book: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
Please...
- Request the book at your library.
- Write a review if you like it.
- Reach out for a school visit.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund
For more about the book: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
Please...
- Request the book at your library.
- Write a review if you like it.
- Reach out for a school visit.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund
October 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
#AFleaforJustice was released a month ago.
For more about the book: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
Please...
- Request the book at your library.
- Write a review if you like it.
- Reach out for a school visit.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund
For more about the book: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
Please...
- Request the book at your library.
- Write a review if you like it.
- Reach out for a school visit.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund
The first full week of October is a great time to have your students set writing goals.
#Teachers, find out how to engage in this process with your #students:
www.valeriebolling.com/goal-setting...
@stenhousepub.bsky.social @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social #classroom #writing #goalsetting #edusky
#Teachers, find out how to engage in this process with your #students:
www.valeriebolling.com/goal-setting...
@stenhousepub.bsky.social @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social #classroom #writing #goalsetting #edusky
October 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The first full week of October is a great time to have your students set writing goals.
#Teachers, find out how to engage in this process with your #students:
www.valeriebolling.com/goal-setting...
@stenhousepub.bsky.social @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social #classroom #writing #goalsetting #edusky
#Teachers, find out how to engage in this process with your #students:
www.valeriebolling.com/goal-setting...
@stenhousepub.bsky.social @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social #classroom #writing #goalsetting #edusky
HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY, #RideRollRun!
Keep riding, rolling, running, and having FUN!
www.valeriebolling.com/ride-roll-run
#abramskids #meredithmundy @sabrenakhadija.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #playing #fun #outdoorlife #joy #kidlit #picturebook
Keep riding, rolling, running, and having FUN!
www.valeriebolling.com/ride-roll-run
#abramskids #meredithmundy @sabrenakhadija.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #playing #fun #outdoorlife #joy #kidlit #picturebook
October 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY, #RideRollRun!
Keep riding, rolling, running, and having FUN!
www.valeriebolling.com/ride-roll-run
#abramskids #meredithmundy @sabrenakhadija.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #playing #fun #outdoorlife #joy #kidlit #picturebook
Keep riding, rolling, running, and having FUN!
www.valeriebolling.com/ride-roll-run
#abramskids #meredithmundy @sabrenakhadija.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #playing #fun #outdoorlife #joy #kidlit #picturebook
NEWSFLASH!
Signed copies of #AFleaforJustice are available at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT. Give them a call to place your order and have a book sent to you.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #librarians #kidlit #nonfiction
Signed copies of #AFleaforJustice are available at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT. Give them a call to place your order and have a book sent to you.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #librarians #kidlit #nonfiction
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
NEWSFLASH!
Signed copies of #AFleaforJustice are available at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT. Give them a call to place your order and have a book sent to you.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #librarians #kidlit #nonfiction
Signed copies of #AFleaforJustice are available at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT. Give them a call to place your order and have a book sent to you.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #librarians #kidlit #nonfiction
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, @byaliciameyers.bsky.social! CONGRATULATIONS on your debut; I'm so happy for you! @stenhousepub.bsky.social #edusky
September 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, @byaliciameyers.bsky.social! CONGRATULATIONS on your debut; I'm so happy for you! @stenhousepub.bsky.social #edusky
So glad I was able to attend @teresarobeson.com's @12x12challenge.bsky.social's presentation live today. Teresa is an inspiration and had so much helpful information to share. It's always great to see @juliefhedlund.bsky.social and @kellipanique.bsky.social, too. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
September 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
So glad I was able to attend @teresarobeson.com's @12x12challenge.bsky.social's presentation live today. Teresa is an inspiration and had so much helpful information to share. It's always great to see @juliefhedlund.bsky.social and @kellipanique.bsky.social, too. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
In case you missed it...
#AFleaforJustice was released a week ago.
For more about the book and to order: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund #cdffreedomschools #socialjustice
#nonfiction #picturebooks #kidlit
#AFleaforJustice was released a week ago.
For more about the book and to order: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund #cdffreedomschools #socialjustice
#nonfiction #picturebooks #kidlit
September 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In case you missed it...
#AFleaforJustice was released a week ago.
For more about the book and to order: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund #cdffreedomschools #socialjustice
#nonfiction #picturebooks #kidlit
#AFleaforJustice was released a week ago.
For more about the book and to order: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund #cdffreedomschools #socialjustice
#nonfiction #picturebooks #kidlit
September 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
On Saturday, Sept. 27 I'll be at the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. I'll be in the blue tent, row 7. Stop by to say hello!
I'll sign copies of my newest #PB, #AFleaforJustice, as well as my other books: www.valeriebolling.com/books.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #authorlife
I'll sign copies of my newest #PB, #AFleaforJustice, as well as my other books: www.valeriebolling.com/books.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #authorlife
September 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
On Saturday, Sept. 27 I'll be at the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. I'll be in the blue tent, row 7. Stop by to say hello!
I'll sign copies of my newest #PB, #AFleaforJustice, as well as my other books: www.valeriebolling.com/books.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #authorlife
I'll sign copies of my newest #PB, #AFleaforJustice, as well as my other books: www.valeriebolling.com/books.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #authorlife
First reading of #afleaforjustice at #OssiningPublicLibrary.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund #cdffreedomschools #socialjustice #nonfiction #picturebooks #childrensbooks #librariansofinstagram ##kidsbookstagram #kidsbookstagrammer #kidlit #kidlitart
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund #cdffreedomschools #socialjustice #nonfiction #picturebooks #childrensbooks #librariansofinstagram ##kidsbookstagram #kidsbookstagrammer #kidlit #kidlitart
September 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A few of the reference images that informed the art in A FLEA FOR JUSTICE: MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN STANDS UP FOR CHANGE
Order: bit.ly/AFleaforJustice
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #marianwrightedelman #ChildrensDefenseFund #childrensbooks #kidlit
Order: bit.ly/AFleaforJustice
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #marianwrightedelman #ChildrensDefenseFund #childrensbooks #kidlit
September 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM
A few of the reference images that informed the art in A FLEA FOR JUSTICE: MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN STANDS UP FOR CHANGE
Order: bit.ly/AFleaforJustice
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #marianwrightedelman #ChildrensDefenseFund #childrensbooks #kidlit
Order: bit.ly/AFleaforJustice
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #marianwrightedelman #ChildrensDefenseFund #childrensbooks #kidlit
Book Birthday Countdown!
A FLEA FOR JUSTICE: MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN STANDS UP FOR CHANGE
bit.ly/AFleaforJustice
Marian Wright Edelman was born on June 6, 1939; she's 86 years old. @temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #marianwrightedelman #ChildrensDefenseFund
A FLEA FOR JUSTICE: MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN STANDS UP FOR CHANGE
bit.ly/AFleaforJustice
Marian Wright Edelman was born on June 6, 1939; she's 86 years old. @temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #marianwrightedelman #ChildrensDefenseFund
September 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Book Birthday Countdown!
A FLEA FOR JUSTICE: MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN STANDS UP FOR CHANGE
bit.ly/AFleaforJustice
Marian Wright Edelman was born on June 6, 1939; she's 86 years old. @temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #marianwrightedelman #ChildrensDefenseFund
A FLEA FOR JUSTICE: MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN STANDS UP FOR CHANGE
bit.ly/AFleaforJustice
Marian Wright Edelman was born on June 6, 1939; she's 86 years old. @temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #marianwrightedelman #ChildrensDefenseFund
2 WEEKS FROM TODAY...
On Sept. 16 #AFleaforJustice will be released!
Order: bookshop.org/p/books/a-fl...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOS...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#marianwrightedelman #socialjustice #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
On Sept. 16 #AFleaforJustice will be released!
Order: bookshop.org/p/books/a-fl...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOS...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#marianwrightedelman #socialjustice #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
September 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
2 WEEKS FROM TODAY...
On Sept. 16 #AFleaforJustice will be released!
Order: bookshop.org/p/books/a-fl...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOS...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#marianwrightedelman #socialjustice #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
On Sept. 16 #AFleaforJustice will be released!
Order: bookshop.org/p/books/a-fl...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOS...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#marianwrightedelman #socialjustice #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
September 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I had a wonderful time presenting three workshops to the @blackdeafproject.bsky.social and connecting with this talented group of writers, artists, and educators!
We discussed PB writing tips, analyzed two PBs, and critiqued PBs written by group members.
I'd love to present to your group!
We discussed PB writing tips, analyzed two PBs, and critiqued PBs written by group members.
I'd love to present to your group!
August 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I had a wonderful time presenting three workshops to the @blackdeafproject.bsky.social and connecting with this talented group of writers, artists, and educators!
We discussed PB writing tips, analyzed two PBs, and critiqued PBs written by group members.
I'd love to present to your group!
We discussed PB writing tips, analyzed two PBs, and critiqued PBs written by group members.
I'd love to present to your group!
Birthday highlights...
An early birthday cake baked by my dear friend, @laduskevich.bsky.social that was beyond delicious! A 2.5 hour walk in the woods today (which sparked a new story idea) and dinner out tonight with my beloved hubby.
An early birthday cake baked by my dear friend, @laduskevich.bsky.social that was beyond delicious! A 2.5 hour walk in the woods today (which sparked a new story idea) and dinner out tonight with my beloved hubby.
August 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Birthday highlights...
An early birthday cake baked by my dear friend, @laduskevich.bsky.social that was beyond delicious! A 2.5 hour walk in the woods today (which sparked a new story idea) and dinner out tonight with my beloved hubby.
An early birthday cake baked by my dear friend, @laduskevich.bsky.social that was beyond delicious! A 2.5 hour walk in the woods today (which sparked a new story idea) and dinner out tonight with my beloved hubby.
4 WEEKS FROM TODAY...
On Sept. 16 #AFleaforJustice will be released!
Order: bookshop.org/p/books/a-fl...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOS...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #marianwrightedelman #socialjustice #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
On Sept. 16 #AFleaforJustice will be released!
Order: bookshop.org/p/books/a-fl...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOS...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #marianwrightedelman #socialjustice #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
4 WEEKS FROM TODAY...
On Sept. 16 #AFleaforJustice will be released!
Order: bookshop.org/p/books/a-fl...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOS...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #marianwrightedelman #socialjustice #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks
On Sept. 16 #AFleaforJustice will be released!
Order: bookshop.org/p/books/a-fl...
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOS...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #marianwrightedelman #socialjustice #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks