New! Interview with award-winning middle grade author @michaelleali.bsky.social where he talks about his book MATTEO and juggling multiple projects. We also discussed MG books by Mark Oshiro, Shaun David Hutchinson, Terry J Benton-Walker & Heather Murphy Capps www.karenbmccoy.com/matteo-by-mi...

Thank you, @ajirving.bsky.social! You rock!!

VERY excited to learn about Bridging the Gap in Teen Lit from the wonderful @michaelleali.bsky.social & an organization that’s new to me, @youngteenlit.bsky.social! #ABAchildrensinstitute

Looking for books to foster #mentalhealthawarenessmonth conversations? Check out WE ARE NOT ALONE by @katrynwrites.bsky.social in this hopeful story about a recent cancer survivor finding new friends and moving on from grief. #mentalhealth #middlegrade #mglit #kidlit #EduSky #TLSky

I’m a HarperCollins author, and I signed this letter in support of IMLS and librarians and library staff.

I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.

I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States. #libraries #librarians #library #books #amreading (Thanks to @michaelleali.bsky.social for the leadership.)

I signed both as an author and a library worker. We show up for you and your freedom to read every day, in large ways and in small ways. An organization like HarperCollins that has a loud voice should be showing up for the freedom to read whenever and however it can.

I'm a HarperCollins/Harlequin author and I'm one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.

Two of my books are through HarperCollins. And yes. I am one of these 1350 signatures. (Thank you, Michael, for organizing.)

I’m a HarperCollins author (my Feminine Pursuits series is with Avon, a HC imprint) and I signed this letter in support of IMLS and librarians and library staff.

I'm a HarperCollins author and I signed this letter.

I am one of the 1,350 individuals and organizations who signed the open letter to HarperCollins in support of IMLS, libraries, and library workers across the United States.

In 2022, @michaelleali.bsky.social and i met in a video green room as part of an online Pride book promo event from HarperCollins. He’s a super guy and i’m so proud to join him by signing this letter to HarperCollins, asking them to support libraries and free access to books.

Thank you @slj.com for including THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES! 🍕 🌈 www.slj.com/story/25-mid...

I donated! Will you?

Still buzzin over this tbh.

We saw a huge jump in sign ups in the last 24 hours. Now, nearly 1,200 individuals and organizations have added their names to the open letter. Thank you!! If you’re an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, educator, lit agent, or publishing professional, please join us!

We’re up to 430+ signatures. Will you sign?

@publisherswkly.bsky.social ran a story on our open letter to @harpercollins.bsky.social. We’ve gathered 410+ signatures. There’s still time to add your name. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

400+ signatures and counting! Authors, illustrators, librarians, booksellers, lit agents, industry professionals—will you add your name?

It's hard to explain to people outside this fight that Texas is currently trying to ban kids from using public libraries... but they are; it's passed out of committee, and it's going to a floor vote. 🚨If you know ANYONE in Texas it's time for them to call their reps and demand NO ON HB3225🚨

325+ signatures and counting! If you are an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, lit agent, publishing professional, educator—please sign and share this request. Please help support IMLS and the work of our library systems. 📚

JKR is 🗑️ and Harry Potter is not worth the nostalgia if it hurts trans folks… So try one of these (even better) books to fill that hole in your heart! Similar vibes (magic, friendship, found family, and/or boarding school) but significantly more inclusive!! About 2/3rds of these authors are queer:

Required reading. 👇

325+ signatures and counting! If you are an author, illustrator, librarian, bookseller, lit agent, publishing professional, educator—please sign and share this request. Please help support IMLS and the work of our library systems. 📚

We’ve received nearly 300 signatures in 24 hours. This includes authors, illustrators, librarians, publishing professionals, educators, booksellers, and more. We have several organizations represented as well! Thank you to everyone who has signed! Please keep spreading the word! 🙏

I just signed this important open letter - if you're an author or industry professional who cares about libraries and librarians, please add your name as well. Many thanks to @michaelleali.bsky.social for writing it!

I signed the letter, and thank you for writing it, @michaelleali.bsky.social.

Thank you Michael for doing this! I signed to show my support of libraries and librarians. Please join me! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I just signed. Will you?

I noticed that, too. Signed and now shared.

I don’t understand why HarperCollins refused to join other major publishers and sign the letter to Congress in support of IMLS. So, I wrote a letter to HarperCollins. Libraries and librarians need our support. Authors and industry professionals, please sign this letter using this form. 👇 🙏 📚

If this made you mad a week or so ago and you're a Harper Collins author, please consider signing this letter @michaelleali.bsky.social put together. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#QueerPrompts April 2 In honor of International Children's Book Day, check out my #queerbookreview of The Truth About Triangles by @michaelleali.bsky.social, a fresh baked love letter to family, friendship, first love, and of course pizza: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

For your Sunday podcast playlist: The evidence that Abraham Lincoln was in love with another man, from the #nonfiction NO WAY, THEY WERE GAY? (ages 11 and up, pubbed by @lernerbooks.bsky.social) #kidlit can change the world for the better! spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/9YHd6fmaaSb

To all who are trying to figure out why Americans (including yourself) aren’t moving en masse out of America during the rise of a regime, you are watching the exact same dynamic of an abusive relationship. Next time you ask “why didn’t she leave?” ask yourself why you’re still living in your house.

Last chance! Join us tomorrow for our next Ask the Author Book Club. We're featuring Michael Leali's middle grade novel "The Truth About Triangles." We'll nerd out about all things craft. Use code TRIANGLES to save 25% off: https://bit.ly/3E9FsBR #kidlit #amwriting #childrensbooks #booksforchildren

We’re a week away from the next Ask the Author Book Club! Hope to see you there! 📚 ✍️ @kidlitcraft.bsky.social #amwriting

It’s a list! Abzuglutely awesome news! www.cbcbooks.org

We’re a week away from the next Ask the Author Book Club! Hope to see you there! 📚 ✍️ @kidlitcraft.bsky.social #amwriting

Words to live by: “LGBTQ+ affirming literature is essential and lifesaving for all children…Now, more than ever, our LGBTQ+ kids need to know that they are seen, heard, and cared for.” Thank you, @michaelleali.bsky.social. 🌈 #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#booksky #SchoolLibrarians

Have you heard of Albert D.J. Cashier, a queer Union soldier? Read @michaelleali.bsky.social's The Civil War of Amos Abernathy, and join Amos as he finds himself in the past & present. This book is 1 of our 12 LGBTQ+books that we donate to school libraries. #EDUsky ⚖️ #TLSky 🐈 💙📚#SchoolLibrarians

Happy birthday, @michaelleali.bsky.social!

Tonight Noah’s reading Matteo by @michaelleali.bsky.social and I’m reading When We Ride by Rex Ogle 🤩📚

Win a written critique of the first chapter of your MG/YA manuscript from author @michaelleali.bsky.social! 📖 e.givesmart.com/events/Frv/i...

#FantasyIndiesDecember 4: Last, Current, and Next reads 🔙🧠 Pandion by @jbthwaite.bsky.social (adult MM sci-fi) 🔛🍕 The Truth About Triangles by @michaelleali.bsky.social (MG contemporary MM) 🔜🎄 The Nightmare Before Kissmas by @sararaaschbooks.com (MM contemporary fantasy)

So excited for #NCTE2024! See you there!

Are you going to #NCTE2024? Come hang out with me and these amazing, talented, kind humans! We want to help you shake up your shelf and find books for all of your readers!