Sarah Threlkeld
@wordnerd153.bsky.social
Kids specialist at Island Books, MA in kidlit, Happy Reading podcast, avid baker, LEGO & Muppet lover
Absolutely loving this middle grade story about a new friendship strained by one mother’s desire to ban books from the school. Interesting, authentic characters, great pacing, and a nuanced look at censorship.
May 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Absolutely loving this middle grade story about a new friendship strained by one mother’s desire to ban books from the school. Interesting, authentic characters, great pacing, and a nuanced look at censorship.
Excited to host my 2nd educator event at Island Books! Hope to see lots of teachers and librarians on June 1 😊❤️📚
May 15, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Excited to host my 2nd educator event at Island Books! Hope to see lots of teachers and librarians on June 1 😊❤️📚
If you live in the Seattle area, we’d love to see you at Island Books on April 26 for Indie Bookstore Day!
April 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
If you live in the Seattle area, we’d love to see you at Island Books on April 26 for Indie Bookstore Day!
Curious about what kids are reading these days? This is the stack of books my 3rd grader picked out today at the bookstore 😍 Hooray for graphic novels and illustrated chapter books!
March 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Curious about what kids are reading these days? This is the stack of books my 3rd grader picked out today at the bookstore 😍 Hooray for graphic novels and illustrated chapter books!
Blue skies and sunshine in the Seattle area made running errands somewhat enjoyable. Made sure to get gas and groceries before tomorrow’s economic boycott 👍
February 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Blue skies and sunshine in the Seattle area made running errands somewhat enjoyable. Made sure to get gas and groceries before tomorrow’s economic boycott 👍
Four books releasing Feb. 25 that I’m especially excited about 🤩 Every Monday Mabel is perfect for any kid obsessed with garbage trucks; Little Freddie Two Pants will have everyone giggling; Max in the Land of Lies is brilliant and so important; and Barbara Dee always hits it out of the park.
February 25, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Four books releasing Feb. 25 that I’m especially excited about 🤩 Every Monday Mabel is perfect for any kid obsessed with garbage trucks; Little Freddie Two Pants will have everyone giggling; Max in the Land of Lies is brilliant and so important; and Barbara Dee always hits it out of the park.
Lucky enough to get an ARC of this forthcoming graphic novel. Finished it this AM and absolutely loved it! Great balance of narrative and information that will engage readers and inspire them to create their own comics. Get it Arpril 1 from your favorite indie bookstore or library 👍
February 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Lucky enough to get an ARC of this forthcoming graphic novel. Finished it this AM and absolutely loved it! Great balance of narrative and information that will engage readers and inspire them to create their own comics. Get it Arpril 1 from your favorite indie bookstore or library 👍
Read this fast-paced and fun middle grade novel in two sittings, only taking a break for lunch 😊❤️📚 Authentic characters who bond over their awkward first days of middle school and survive a bobcat encounter 😏 Great for 4th-6th grade readers who enjoy friendship and school stories.
February 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Read this fast-paced and fun middle grade novel in two sittings, only taking a break for lunch 😊❤️📚 Authentic characters who bond over their awkward first days of middle school and survive a bobcat encounter 😏 Great for 4th-6th grade readers who enjoy friendship and school stories.
Currently reading this new YA rom-com with queer rep and positive fat rep that is set predominantly in a used bookstore. Adorable 🥰 Jefferson is just happy to be snuggling on the couch.
February 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Currently reading this new YA rom-com with queer rep and positive fat rep that is set predominantly in a used bookstore. Adorable 🥰 Jefferson is just happy to be snuggling on the couch.
569 kidlit titles release today 🤯Here are just a few of the picture books I’m excited about 🤩 A reminder that indie bookstores and your local library are excellent places to check out new books!
February 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
569 kidlit titles release today 🤯Here are just a few of the picture books I’m excited about 🤩 A reminder that indie bookstores and your local library are excellent places to check out new books!
Like cats? Maine? Lobster? Ghosts? This forthcoming picture book had me chuckling from start to finish 😆 Fantastic read aloud! Look for it in May.
January 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Like cats? Maine? Lobster? Ghosts? This forthcoming picture book had me chuckling from start to finish 😆 Fantastic read aloud! Look for it in May.
What an utterly delightful picture book! I laughed throughout and learned lots about ants 👍 Great elementary read aloud.
January 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
What an utterly delightful picture book! I laughed throughout and learned lots about ants 👍 Great elementary read aloud.
Excited to host my first author event at Island Books! Four YA authors will talk about their books, their writing journeys, and anything else they fancy, plus there will be cake! Stop by if you live in the Seattle area 😊❤️📚
January 23, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Excited to host my first author event at Island Books! Four YA authors will talk about their books, their writing journeys, and anything else they fancy, plus there will be cake! Stop by if you live in the Seattle area 😊❤️📚
Currently reading this adorable lower middle grade novel about a motley crew of characters, including an ivy plant, a spider, and a goldfish. Releases in May 🥰
January 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Currently reading this adorable lower middle grade novel about a motley crew of characters, including an ivy plant, a spider, and a goldfish. Releases in May 🥰
Huzzah! Finally had the time and energy to record a new Happy Reading episode 🤩❤️📚 I summarize each book and then read an excerpt from each. Check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
January 17, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Huzzah! Finally had the time and energy to record a new Happy Reading episode 🤩❤️📚 I summarize each book and then read an excerpt from each. Check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Other people read multiple books at once, right? 😏❤️📚
January 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Other people read multiple books at once, right? 😏❤️📚
So many new kidlit books releasing today 🤩
January 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
So many new kidlit books releasing today 🤩
Love this picture book by @kylelukoff.bsky.social 🥰 Beautiful, kid-centric exploration of different ways to support those who are grieving. Similar vibes as The Rabbit Listened, another fave.
January 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Love this picture book by @kylelukoff.bsky.social 🥰 Beautiful, kid-centric exploration of different ways to support those who are grieving. Similar vibes as The Rabbit Listened, another fave.
I’m 12 chapters into this fun middle grade mystery and made the mistake of reading the 1st chp to my 3rd grader. She promptly stole the book and retreated to her room! 😆 Thankful I have an overflowing TBR pile to pick from.
January 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I’m 12 chapters into this fun middle grade mystery and made the mistake of reading the 1st chp to my 3rd grader. She promptly stole the book and retreated to her room! 😆 Thankful I have an overflowing TBR pile to pick from.
Really enjoying this forthcoming upper middle grade novel by Kyle Lukoff about a trans kid literally fighting for his life when he finds out the leader of an anti-trans group his parents attend is an actual demon. Release February 2025 👍 #kidlit
December 29, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Really enjoying this forthcoming upper middle grade novel by Kyle Lukoff about a trans kid literally fighting for his life when he finds out the leader of an anti-trans group his parents attend is an actual demon. Release February 2025 👍 #kidlit
Some favorite early readers and chapter books published this year according to the wonderful staff of the Island Books Children’s department (which includes me) 😊❤️📚 #kidlit
December 19, 2024 at 4:42 AM
Some favorite early readers and chapter books published this year according to the wonderful staff of the Island Books Children’s department (which includes me) 😊❤️📚 #kidlit
Currently reading this fantastic middle grade novel by Margaret Dilloway about an anxious 11-yo coping with her best friend moving across the country, a family who doesn’t quite get her, and the need to go beyond her comfort zone to make new friends. #kidlit
December 16, 2024 at 7:15 AM
Currently reading this fantastic middle grade novel by Margaret Dilloway about an anxious 11-yo coping with her best friend moving across the country, a family who doesn’t quite get her, and the need to go beyond her comfort zone to make new friends. #kidlit