Janae Marks
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NYT bestselling author of middle grade books. Latest release: A SPLIT SECOND.✨💜 janaemarks.com
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Hi Bluesky! I’m Janae and I write middle grade fiction. My books: FROM THE DESK OF ZOE WASHINGTON, ON AIR WITH ZOE WASHINGTON, A SOFT PLACE TO LAND and A SPLIT SECOND. I’m also in MG anthologies HOPE WINS and BLACK GIRL POWER. I’m excited to connect with other kid lit creators and readers here! 📚💜
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Children's Bookshelf
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New projects coming from
@janaemarksbooks.bsky.social
@lorienlawrence.bsky.social
@adriannacuevas.bsky.social
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Grace Lin
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I’ve joined
@msthombookitis.bsky.social
to create
@thebookishstate.bsky.social
where we highlight CT Nutmeg Award books & have a live webinar with the authors! This month features Leslie Connor and
@janaemarksbooks.bsky.social
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I donated a virtual school visit for the
#lkbf25
Publishing Auction! Proceeds benefit the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, a 501(c)3 nonprofit literacy org. A portion will also go toward providing new books for schools impacted by the LA fires. The auction closes this Friday!
bit.ly/lkbfauction25
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Kathryn Holmes
8 months ago
We made it through January by the skin of our teeth! Here are a few things I enjoyed this month (featuring books by
@janaemarksbooks.bsky.social
and
@katrynwrites.bsky.social
, some NYC attractions, and an outstanding key lime cheesecake):
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The Roundup: January 2025
Wow, so January felt like a whole year, huh.
https://kathrynholmes.substack.com/p/the-roundup-january-2025
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Kidlit For Los Angeles
8 months ago
The Kidlit for Los Angeles auction is NOW OPEN! We have more than 340 INCREDIBLE items from top authors, illustrators, editors, agents and publishing professionals. You don’t want to miss out! Go bid here:
www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
Auction runs Jan 20th - Jan 26th.
#kidlit
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Kat Cho
8 months ago
Wanted to do something positive today, so I made a starter pack of Diverse Kidlit creators and industry professionals!
#diversekidlit
#starterpack
#diversifyyourshelves
#weneeddiversebooks
go.bsky.app/Ma4TCD7
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As far as I’m concerned, the only thing worth celebrating today is MLK Day.🤎 My daughter and I participated in a local community service activity this morning. What good can you do today?
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MissNikkiIn5th
8 months ago
And just like that, the US banned a social media app before assault weapons that cause massacres in schools.
#gunreformnow
#schools
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I was definitely more of a TikTok viewer than poster, but damn I’ll miss that app. 😭 Also, what extra dark times we’re in if the US is now banning apps.
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Exactly 5 years ago today,
#FromtheDeskofZoeWashington
hit shelves and I became a published author.🧡 Even with the eventual global pandemic, debuting with this book was an incredible experience. 5 years later, it continues to find new readers. Thank you for all of your support! 🧁🎉
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Veronica Bane
9 months ago
Authors and/or bookish people, if you have spare ARCs, author copies, or kidlit books in general, we will need them. Please fill out the form so I can coordinate gathering and delivering the books.
tinyurl.com/LAFireBookDo...
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Los Angeles Wildfire Book Donation Match Form
Los Angeles teachers, if you lost your classroom library in the fire, please respond to this form. I am a HS English teacher and YA author and I will get you books whenever you're ready for them. The ...
https://tinyurl.com/LAFireBookDonationForm
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If you are in LA / SoCal, I hope you are safe. 🙏🏽
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Celeste Pewter
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All, the Pasadena Humane Society is asking for donations - they're taking in animals right now, and are also preparing to evacuate if needed. Please consider helping:
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My author life in 2024 had some wonderful moments and also some difficult ones. But when I look at everything I accomplished this year, I’m really proud! Thank you so much for following along this year, and for reading A SPLIT SECOND and BLACK GIRL POWER. Your support means the world to me! 💜
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Signed book make great holiday gifts! 📚🎁 Come see
@lorienlawrence.bsky.social
and me at Barnes and Noble in Mount Kisco, NY this Saturday 12/7 at 2pm! We’ll be there to sign and personalize any of our middle grade books. If you’re in the area, we hope to see you there! ❄️
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Ms. Yingling
10 months ago
TWO magical
#MGLit
books at Kids Book A Day:
@janaemarksbooks.bsky.social
Quill Tree A SPLIT SECOND and
@essentialcoco.bsky.social
@harpercollins.bsky.social
THE BEST FRIEND BRACELET!
kidsbookaday.com/2024/11/26/t...
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Phil Bildner
10 months ago
Books. When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it. Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.
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Authors Against Book Bans
10 months ago
An Open Letter to our Publishers has been sent to over 90 Publishing CEOs this morning in response to the concerns of our members. 1/4
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Meg Lewitin
10 months ago
This session on forgiveness was unforgettable! Amazing authors, important discussions, and so much to learn 💜
@mrschureads.bsky.social
@ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social
@janaemarksbooks.bsky.social
@susanhood.bsky.social
Phoebe Sinclair and Rhonda Jenkins
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Meg Lewitin
10 months ago
Grateful to meet and learn from
@janaemarksbooks.bsky.social
today! My son Noah is super jealous though 😆
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If you’re at
#NCTE24
come see me and get a signed copy of A SPLIT SECOND at the HarperCollins booth at 5pm!
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Looking forward to attending
#NCTE
this weekend! Here’s where you will find me: Sat. at 2:45pm: “RX for Hope: The Power of Forgiveness in Children’s Literature” panel Sat. at 5pm: A Split Second signing (Harper booth) Sun. at 9am: “How Stories can Help Students Feel Brave and Take Risks” panel
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Hi Bluesky! I’m Janae and I write middle grade fiction. My books: FROM THE DESK OF ZOE WASHINGTON, ON AIR WITH ZOE WASHINGTON, A SOFT PLACE TO LAND and A SPLIT SECOND. I’m also in MG anthologies HOPE WINS and BLACK GIRL POWER. I’m excited to connect with other kid lit creators and readers here! 📚💜
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