Big news from ABLA! 🎉

The woman bagging my groceries told me that she doesn't drink seltzer water because "it tastes like TV static," and now I'm pretty sure she should be writing this book instead of me.

Third annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction is now open! Struggling to find comp titles? Let me do the work!

I just really need to make sure that all library workers know that if you sign up for the @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social audio app with your library email, you can download audiobooks for free--including ALCs! My latest listen was The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. It seriously feels like magic.

NEW: ALA strongly denounces new federal book banning legislation introduced in Congress, HR 7661. As ALA President Sam Helmick said, "Parents, not politicians, should guide their children's reading." Call your Rep and tell them to oppose this new bill. More from ALA: www.ala.org/news/2026/02...

Not me writing "it dawns on me that I don’t actually know what the plan is now that we’re here" because I, the writer, do not know what the plan is now that we're here.

I'm in the "omg I need to write this story before someone else does" phase of the writing process, which tbh is always an exciting and anxiety-ridden time 😅

Y'all, this morning this goal was achieved. 😭 Plenty of time still to bid!

Need help finding comps?? Help out the folks of Minnesota, and let me do it for you! www.32auctions.com/organization...

Yesterday I said "screw it" to waiting until I'm a published author. It's not much, but it's something. Publishing for Minnesota auction goes live on 1/28.

If you're in publishing and want to donate, donation form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Feel helpless? Want to do something to help the brave folks in Minnesota? If you're a writer, teacher, book club, there are great items to bid on here: www.32auctions.com/organization...

Did we know that @erinentrada.bsky.social has a Substack where she breaks down mentor texts and gives writing tips? We (as in the royal kind) did not, so we're sharing it with you.

Fall is upon us, and I'm dipping my toe into drafting a new MG manuscript (a historical whodunnit!). ✨🕵️‍♀️ What's everyone else working on? What does the season hold for you?

Truly one of my goals as a writer is to be able to contribute something to a charity auction and have someone bid on it.

There are so many amazing items on here with no or only a few bids!

In case anyone's confused, yes, slavery was bad.

If a middle school was gifted $10,000 to $20,000 with no strings attached, what are some things the school might spend it on? (I know the needs are endless, just looking for some inspiration for a plot! 😊) #TLSky #EduSky

Just a PSA that if you add -ai to the end of your Google search, that pesky AI answer doesn't show up.

Writing community, please consider donating a critique, AMA, signed book, mentorship, etc. to this August fundraiser! airtable.com/appJkEF7W6Sl...

Today's donation. Will you join me?

All of them from Columbus Metropolitan Library. 💜📚

Things I've done since I sat down to write: -Scrolled social media posts from the Columbus Book Festival -Researched neck & shoulder massagers -Scheduled a massage -Walked the dog -Checked my work email -Had a snack -Stood in the rain and stared into the backyard Things I haven't done: -Write

"Despite its name, the young adult genre is increasingly dominated by stories about older teens and even adults. But as protagonists get older, younger readers are getting left behind, a University of Mississippi study indicates."

Contact DeWine. Urge him to veto. We have until June 30th. Call: 614-466-3555 Email: governor.ohio.gov/contact

🚨 The Ohio General Assembly passed the state budget today. It includes a provision that public libraries move materials related to sexual orientation or gender identity out of sight of minors. If you live in Ohio, I am IMPLORING you to contact Gov. DeWine by 6/30 to request he veto this provision.

🚨 The Ohio General Assembly passed the state budget today. It includes a provision that public libraries move materials related to sexual orientation or gender identity out of sight of minors. If you live in Ohio, I am IMPLORING you to contact Gov. DeWine by 6/30 to request he veto this provision.

The Literary Agents of Change auction wraps up tomorrow and you can still bid on a query + first 10k words critique from me! www.32auctions.com/LAFC

It's been a year and a half since I found myself staring at a blank page, and I... forgot how hard it was? 😅

Hi there! My next WIP takes place in 1994 and features a 12-year-old whose family moves around a lot, so her mom homeschools her. Anyone here grow up being homeschooled around this time? Any insights or details about schedules, materials used, etc.? She's an only child. Thank you!

If you had $1,000 to support your writing this year, what would you spend it on?

!NEWS! I am opening back up to picture-book TEXT queries, but with limitations: * I will accept them on ONLY the 1st of each month. * You must query with 3 completed texts. * I cannot guarantee a personal response. See the ABLA website for more: www.andreabrownlit.com/Team/jennife... #amquerying

@leeandlow.bsky.social's New Voices Award writing contest is open for submissions! Lee & Low Books is seeking unpublished authors of color or Indigenous/Native writers hoping to break into the publishing industry for the first time with a picture book manuscript. 💻 bit.ly/NewVoicesAwa...

Thrilled to share that I'm now represented by @analiacabello.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social! 🎉🙌📚

For my book-loving friends!

Hello Again Ohio! Here are some talking points to contact your state reps about the absolutely disastrous budget bill. If you're an author, you can join AABB to coordinate & organize. We are strongest together! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

My fellow Ohioans! Alert!! Ohio has always had stellar libraries, and we can't let this stand. I just contacted my State Representative, and you can find and contact yours here: ohiohouse.gov Here's a screencap of my message (w/alt text for easy grabbing!!) if you want some inspiration. 📚

HI HELLO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.

Please.

I feel sick. If you live in Ohio, PLEASE contact your reps about this.

BREAKING: IMLS staff were just placed on admin leave! IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries. This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work. Take action today! www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...

More from ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl: "By cutting off federal support from libraries, the Trump administration is cutting off opportunity for the American people – economically, culturally, professionally and socially." Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/03... Take action: ala.org/showup

Now's a good time to support your local library 💜

What's bringing me joy this morning: the high school kid playing rock music on the piano in the airport. (Anyone is able to sit and play. I love the communal aspect of this.)

Rereading an old manuscript that I really love. One that feels even more relevant today than when I wrote it. I hope it gets to be in the world someday. 💜