I hope you picked up one of these beauties at #NCTE! Thank you Astra Publishing for sharing ARCs of THUNDER AND MERCY, and to @magpiewrites.bsky.social for the photo!

Did I mention I have a new book coming? I hope Mac Wears a Hat spreads joy and the love of a good hat to all. 🎩 Available for pre-order today, everywhere books are sold (U.S. and Canada). Thank you for your support. It means the world. 🔗: www.vickijohnsonwrites.com #littlebeebooks #gillianreid

I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE. This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined. It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.

This is utterly vile. Loomer is calling for ethnic cleansing and we need to say so, every single day, and stand in the way of this.

Just a few of my fav moments from #ALAAC25!

See you today, ALA! I’m at the Books Unbanned booth giving away swag and talking about the Brooklyn Public Library’s program. You can catch me on two panels: one at 1 pm (where you can get a print toolkit!) and one at 230 pm.

A lot of kids need books. A lot of those kids sign their emails to authors “some random kid.” Maybe before you ban books, you should talk to the kids about how they feel. That’s what protecting kids would look like. Not taking away books that help them feel seen while you ignore them. 👍🏻

These YA Novelists Celebrate Queer, Fat Characters buff.ly/pfxvf2a

The 2024 sizzle reel is here! 🎥 What’s the Latinx Storytellers Conference all about? Craft. Community. Joy. Purpose. 💥 We’re back Sept 12–13, 2025. 🎟️ Tickets available now — don’t miss your chance. 🔗 www.latinxstorytellersconference.com/registration

Thrilled to receive my first starred review from PW for FIREBLOOMS!🧡

People don't know you can still die from asthma. A HS friend lost her twin to an asthma attack a few years ago. He had it right next to his truck. They didn't find him for hours. Asthma is a life-threatening condition and requires multi-step medication to manage it. They're trying to kill her.

A surreal and wild announcement: I’m going on a book tour for WAKE THE WILD CREATURES in May, and I’ll be in conversation with some wondrous authors! Here are my stops: novaren.com/appearances/ @thenovl.bsky.social

FYI, MG & YA writers, @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social and I are teaching a mini class with @highlightsfound.bsky.social next week on short fiction! It's on 4/7 and 4/9, all virtual, and only $59. More info and registration here: highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/int...

Oh hey #transdayofvisibility. I’m here and trans! It’s hard being trans in this country right now (understatement), but I love being me and hope that the future is still bright. And I hope there are lots of queer books in my future. love to my enby partner in crime @adriakarlsson.bsky.social 🩷🤍🩵

My list of books by BIPOC authors releasing for teens & tweens in 2025 is growing.Please, support these authors.Buy their books.Request your library purchase them.Check them out from your libraries.Read them & talk to your friends about them online our in person. edicottonquilt.com/booklists/20...

A weekend reminder: they are working SO hard to quiet our voices because of the impact our voices have in creating change. keep writing.

Got to do the cover reveal for this gorgeousness today❤️♥️🧡 FIREBLOOMS hits shelves 9/30/25 and I can’t wait for the world to meet Sebastián & Lu. Cover illustration by Kathe Butcher, design by Kelley Brady- thank you @penguinteen.bsky.social ♥️

On Sunday afternoon March 30, @ellenoh.bsky.social and I will be leading an online workshop, speaking to Texas high school students about how to safely fight back against book bans, censorship, and the erasure of identities under the current regime.

Library Funding Targeted in New Trump Executive Order: What It Means & What To Do Now bookriot.com/imls-executi...

Join Me On Tour!

You didn't think we were going to let the week of an Amazon boycott go by without highlighting one of the biggest things we do that they don't...Creative, personal, algorithm free, book recommendations! Who from #booksky needs a recommendation? What are you looking for?

I do a lot of things in my day that I don't post about. call senators, sign petitions, rage cry and wake up terrified for people I love who this govt hates. I also keep this candle of Walter Mercado near me, for when a light, a miracle, a witness is needed. I'm gonna need more candles, arent I?

The Latinx Storytellers Conference isn’t just an event — it’s a launchpad. 🚀 2 days of masterclasses, panels & keynotes designed to get you closer to your publishing dreams. Learn from the best. Connect with community. Walk away inspired. 💫 LEARN MORE: buff.ly/4lF2TvW #WritersLife #LatinxLit

Tune into this week's episode of Hey YA, where @erica-eze.bsky.social and I talk about some of the most interesting new releases of March, this year's Summer Scares Selections, the FOREVER . . . adaptation, and more: bookriot.com/listen/ya-bo...

Yeah, ok I already read an ARC of this gorgeous book-does not mean I won't be picking up my pre-order at my local bookshop when it launches next week- because I totally will. Pre-order your copy today!

Action alert! Submit comments to state department to reject this BS exec order attacking the Transgender community. action.aclu.org/reg-action/h...

The RI chapter of AABB has helped author S0238, which if passed, will be the most comprehensive bill to protect the freedom to read in the NATION. Shout out to @jbradley.bsky.social & Padma Venkatraman who are making this happen!!! @aabbri.bsky.social

Since we all should be currently boycotting Amazon, a reminder that Bezos owns Goodreads and there is a great, Black woman owned, alternative that you can easily migrate to. Highly recommend. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/f...

Did you know... that Rita Williams-Garcia blurbed THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA? 😄 I'm so so honored that she called SENCA "engaging and enchanting." It's currently available for preorder!

🌼 Spring magic in the air!

We’ve been plotting, planning- scheming GREAT things for this year’s conference *evil, yet adorable, laugh* so if you’re a Latinx creative looking for community, craft and industry access- look no further, amores 💜

In an intense moment of scary unknowns and personal stress that I won't breathe into being by speaking aloud, I am reeling at some great news in my author life: My publisher is sending me on a BOOK TOUR for Wake the Wild Creatures. Friends, please come if you're in one of the cities I'm stopping in?

Petition demanding Mahmoud Khalil be released from DHS detention. actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

It's the first Friday of the month, which means... new Queer Romances post up on @smartbitches.bsky.social! smartbitchestrashybooks.com/2025/03/marc... Today's got hockey (x2!), F1, holiday prince hijinks, and a JUST KISS ALREADY trans historical I adored <3

Amplifying for #EduSky and #BookSky!

Hey DMV folks, hope to see you @peoplesbooktakoma.com at 5:00 today! ❄️❄️❄️

Book people, book love makes me so happy. Happy enough to schlep out to NYC (on a school night!) to celebrate the launch of THE OTHER MARCH SISTERS with @lindaepstein.bsky.social @allymalinenko.bsky.social and @lizparkerwrites.bsky.social Can’t wait to dive into this beautiful book!

✨UK Friends!✨ SALVACIÓN's UK release is currently 25% off at Waterstones from the 22nd through the 24th with the code: PREORDER25 SAL will be releasing on 6/16 in the UK and I can't wait! 🥰 www.waterstones.com/book/salvaci... #WPreorder

“There are so many book bans happening right now, and it’s terrifying if you really pay attention to what that means for children’s right to read and learn—and for teachers and libraries,” - Amanda Gorman thegrio.com/2025/02/11/a...

As many as 1,360 CHILDREN have not been reunited with their PARENTS 6 yrs after the 1st Trump administration FORCIBLY SEPARATED THEM at the US border. Enforced disappearance [or torture] is A CRIME UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW. DON'T FORGET! KEEP AN EYE ON GUANTÁNAMO! www.hrw.org/news/2024/12...

Last days to bid on a 12x12 Picture Book Challenge membership! This year’s proceeds will support LKBF’s free literacy programs, as well as rebuilding school and classroom library shelves impacted by the California fires. events.readysetauction.com/latinxkidlit...

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

Celebrating the one year anniversary of Relit!!! This anthology is more timely than ever and I am so grateful to readers contributors and as always to @valentinolasso.bsky.social for the amazing cover! XOXO 🥰

A comprehensive and sobering update on the state of book banning right now from @malindalo.bsky.social. www.malindalo.com/blog/2025/2/...

Book creative peeps 🐥, a chance to elevate your craft and make industry connections👉🏽 bit.ly/lkbfauction25 #publishingjourney

The #lkbf25 Auction is LIVE! Proceeds benefit the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival - a portion of the proceeds will go toward providing new books for schools impacted by the LA fires. ⭐️ An Annotated and signed ARC of my upcoming YA FIREBLOOMS ⭐️ A Virtual School or Book Club Visit bit.ly/lkbfauction25

Right now is the right time to use @5calls.org and call your reps about RFK Jr. They provide the script and the phone numbers!!