Baby octopus in Argentina: Photo of the week

@whysharksmatter.bsky.social Wanted to see if you’d heard about the story on Threads about a kid who found a “cool rock” that his teacher confiscated. People got really invested in the drama! Mom updated everyone that he did get it back

@darthbluesky.bsky.social Hey Darth I thought you might like to see this face

Congrats to all the winners of the 2025 Blueberry Awards! The list of honored titles is full of amazing books. My TBR list just got longer. Extra special congrats to #scbwi members @anitasanchezauthor.bsky.social @katemessner.com and @lynnekelly.bsky.social #kidlit

Featured story: "I returned to Texas—not because I expected to fit in, but because it is home. And through a circuitous career path, I found myself a librarian sitting at the circulation desk of a high school library in Abilene."

The B&N preorder sale is going on now, which means members get 25% off preorders, like the Three Blue Hearts paperback! Order online & use the code PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/three-blue...

I drive a Subaru but today I get to call it the Batmobile

I 💙the name of this award! And I'm a big fan of the winning books by @katemessner.com, Sarah Lynne Reul, and @lynnekelly.bsky.social ! Congrats to the winners! #kidlit

Hello, if you are a Japanese whale you can now read this book about yourself

I got to meet Phil. His owner says he’s a Pisces

I’m participating in the #publishingforminnesota auction with a virtual author visit! Proceeds support MN organizations providing legal aid, food, emergency assistance, & community resources to those in urgent need Check out all the 500+ auction items: www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Thought everyone might need to see this face

Thank you so much, Abbie! Great to hear that you connected to the story 🐙💙

In THREE BLUE HEARTS by @lynnekelly.bsky.social, after rescuing a beached octopus, Max finds unexpected bonds w/both the animal & the community. Filled w/fascinating information about octopus, a beautiful story of personal growth & empathy that will resonate with animal lovers. #MGLit

Happy December 26th

12 y.o. is SO excited to read @lynnekelly.bsky.social's newest book: THREE BLUE HEARTS this break! bookshop.org/p/books/thre...

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Good pup at the coffee shop

It’s Christmas pajama season but not everyone is happy about it

Favorite photo came up in today’s memories, from when Mom asked the plumber if he’d do one more task before leaving

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There is no food on the food mat

Happy Exploding Whale Day!

The coworkers are fighting again

Award-winning middle grade author @lynnekelly.bsky.social talks about her newest book, THREE BLUE HEARTS, and weathering dips and waves in the book market. www.karenbmccoy.com/three-blue-h...

Houston's Book Fairy Brigade is desperately in need of Spanish books, as well as middle grade novels and board books. Every free book put into the hands of a child is an act of resistance AND joy. Books feed the soul, fuel dreams, and offer hope. bit.ly/478Xy38 @txfreedomread.bsky.social

I can’t be expected to get any work done under these conditions

4 years ago we brought home scared little Abigail! She’s much happier now that big sister Eloise has taught her How To Dog

How much do I love seeing a talented friend's awesome new middle-grade book splashed ALL OVER THE HOME PAGE of @bookshop.org! Congrats, @lynnekelly.bsky.social!

Educators, here’s a free curriculum & discussion guide for Three Blue Hearts! rhcbteacherslibrarians.com/wp-content/u...

Discount code for Bookshop.org, which supports independent bookstores! bookshop.org/p/books/thre...

@darthbluesky.bsky.social Hey Darth I got to hang out with Jackie the bookstore dog, who is approximately 1000 years old and very wise

Tomorrow! Join us for an event with USA Today bestselling author @lynnekelly.bsky.social (Song for a Whale), celebrating her new #mglit novel, THREE BLUE HEARTS. 🐙 We can't wait to see you there! buff.ly/Rq3GOFu

Oh hello there, USA Today bestseller list! 💙💙💙

#Book #GiveawayAlert! Read my interview with @lynnekelly.bsky.social & enter my #giveaway contest to win her contemporary MG Three Blue Hearts at Literary Rambles. #amreading #amwriting #kidlit #teachers #librarians tinyurl.com/3eu6te6x

i am not saying the world has gone completely bonkers but the world has gone absolutely completely bonkers

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

No tricks — just treats for your fall TBR. New releases for you to enjoy! ⭐ #BookBirthday #NewReleases #TexasAuthors #TexasBooks

Hey, my book is out today! 💙💙💙 You can find this story about 12yo Max and Ursula the octopus wherever you like to get your books, like your favorite bookstore or library www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/753918...

We're so excited to welcome USA Today bestselling author @lynnekelly.bsky.social (Song for a Whale) back to the bookshop to celebrate her new #mglit novel, THREE BLUE HEARTS! 🐙 Join us, friends! buff.ly/BFlAVCW

Latest newsletter, with updates about the next book, which will be out on Tuesday! preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

Hey, y'all. I wanted to share email I got from Jeremiah today. If you bought/sent art supplies please understand the huge difference you are making in the lives of some men trying very hard to be better. And if you'd like to join in, he put the ultimate wish list in here. Instructions in next skeet

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Fall haircuts

DOG AT THE BOOKSTORE

War-ravaged Portland

From @washingtonpost.com, on saying goodbye to Aquarium Pacific’s octopus, Ghost. She’s lain eggs, which means her life is winding down. The eggs aren’t fertilized, but Ghost will go through the same process as if babies were growing in there. She’ll forgo food & devote her final days to her eggs

Mark your calendars! 🐙 We're so excited to welcome USA Today bestselling author @lynnekelly.bsky.social (Song for a Whale) back to the bookshop to celebrate her new #mglit novel, THREE BLUE HEARTS. We can't wait! Join us, friends. buff.ly/Lx9mZGc

Oh dear. It seems Dr. Oz’s company sells Trump‘s big autism cure. What a crazy happenstance.

wait the rapture took only my clothes