NH Book Festival kicks off 10/3 with 1300 school kids coming to Concord for keynote Tui Sutherland presentation and each student receives an autographed copy of her book! Then 60+ authors and moderators arrive for a welcome party and festival 10/4! Come celebrate with us!

A good day in Maine.

Happy retirement face! 42 years teaching middle school; 40 in the same district! Can’t imagine what August will feel like this year! 📚💞

#SundayTODAY Big smiles and awesome mug kicking off retirement after 40 years in same district! Kate from beautiful Lake Horace in Weare, NH! Hello, Willie Geist!!

Dancing happy to find this at a thrift shop in NH by author friend who has presented 2X at our middle school! Great story and stunning writing! TY, Amy Makechnie!!

Magic heroes and hero magic in this gem that tackles big emotions @ an ill sibling that will squeeze your heart. Pace ramps up BC of tension, superb C dev and surprise ending. Come for the magic and stay for the love.

Winner! Heartfelt story with perfect snark MS voice. Loved the arc and concise NIV language. Perfect for our 8th gr. Ss who climb Mt. every Oct. Baking, hiking challenges, & personal growth. Best Messner yet!

Delighted to get beloved VCFA faculty member Jane Kurtz’s newest PB introducing me to Clara and taking me on her adventures. Grateful!! @writerjane.bsky.social

I would argue that John Green is everything. Thank you introducing us to Henry and helping us understand the history of TB and the need to globally eradicate this disease. With signature John Green voice, this is a fascinating read start to finish. The “Marco Polo” chapter buckled me.

Power up for a 1-Sitting read bc emotional tension and pace will snag you. Compelling bc all male Cs have such emotional depth readers will connect w/ each. Have tissues handy. Great sequel to Orbiting Jupiter. GS is masterful.

Don’t let the jaunty cover fool! It’s a heartbreaker by CW’s own headgear journey in 7th grade. Prepare to cry: bullies, sibling cruelty, poverty, family dysfunction, + alcoholism mixed but =hope, therapy, and relief. 1 Sitting Read. @cwymanbooks

Thank you @choldenko.bsky.social for a great presentation with our 7/8th graders talking about your books, your inspiration, and your writing life! You know your audience well! Happy writing!!

Fastest rejection email earned today: 6 Minutes! The agent said he was too busy. Okay then! Onto another submission who just may say YES! #amquerying

Love it when my Ss are aghast that I haven’t read a particular book. My 1st Tui Sutherland book and I love the voice, pace, & dialogue. They ran to the stacks to slap this in my hands!! 🙌 🥰📚

Can you hear me in the back? Set a PR today! Four queries sent in one day! I’ll shout! Four! Hoping for that 🎯! Onward!!

Santa knows me! The Great Christmas Stash 2024! Busy until summer vacation!! 🎄☀️

Welp. A pass on my MG HF after an R & R. Back on the query train but grateful for the kind, personalized note and link to submit to their Second Chance Inbox. Closer. Closer. 🤞🤞

My awesome Books for Breakfast Ss were shocked to learn I had not read this and dashed to the stacks to get me a copy. One recited the opening letter from memory! They raved about Maureen Johnson’s writer skills! Lucky me! 📚🥰

Jean Hanff Korelitz was the adult keynote at the NH Book Festival and spoke about writing the sequel to The Plot. Loved delving into it and delight in JHK’s brilliant crafting. Extra happy I can share my copy with a pal. ❤️ Book Buddies!