The whole world is on fire, but I gotta buy the cat food, so... My fall 2025 #middlegrade #historical has a cover! Artist Margarita Kukhti did an AMAZING job capturing Sylvia's vibe, and Denver in 1910. The colors are delightful and simply pop. Preorder links: www.jandersoncoats.com/the-unexpect...

OK, I thought I had found a current #kidlit #mglit #YA list, but it went to the end of 2024! Anyone have a monthly 2025 list? @msyingling.bsky.social @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social @colbysharp.bsky.social @mrschureads.bsky.social @melissacorey.bsky.social @librarianjones.com @mychal3ts.bsky.social

Inspired by @gretchenrubin.bsky.social I’m sharing four books I read this month that had a big impact on me and a brief why. #Read25in25

Sharing this great Read Latine challenge from @iamrainbou.bsky.social! Any genre or format. Happy reading! #readingchallenge #amreading #books

In case you need a little timeline cleanse, here’s a current picture of my book cart that brings me so much joy.

Love stickers and reading? Join Pop! Goes The Reader's Patreon Sticker Club tier before the end of January and receive a collection of literary-themed stickers. Here's a sneak peek of just four of the stickers members can look forward to this month! www.patreon.com/c/popgoesthe...

The gorgeous sundogs today on a nippy -26C afternoon.

If you’re a member of the @middlegradehub.bsky.social that started over on X, or if you’re just looking to connect with more Middle Grade authors I recommend this starter pack! #MG #KidLit #writingCommunity

Welcome to 2025! Are you setting a reading goal or making a book-themed resolution? Do a little good and have a little fun by participating in our 2025 "Do-Good" Book Bingo. Each square includes a challenge that supports Canadian book creators. Happy reading!

I’m taking part in this challenge!

I bought my first book of the year tonight, and it’s one I’ve been highly anticipating.

Happy New Year to all #CDN creators of books for children & teens! My #Jan1 post gives glimpse of #picturebooks, #earlyreaders, #graphicnovels, #YA, #NF & more set for release in 1st half of 2025. Let the reading begin! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/01/upco...

My first read of the New Year is done and all I can say is WOW WOW WOW! Renée Watson, you have entered a new stratosphere with ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY. This is such a realistic look at grief with so many beautiful lines. Add this one to your collections out Feb 4 #MGBookChat #TLSky #EduSky #kidlit

Here’s a New Year’s Resolution: Be on the side that reads books — not the side that bans them.

Happy New Year! Here are 6 titles I’m anticipating this month? What January releases are on your list?

“All the Little Monsters” is here! The on-sale date is January 21, 2025, but I’ve got my copies and I’m so proud of this book. It’s one of the most important I’ve ever done, and I really hope it reaches people.

You should get these books by @kathiemacisaac.bsky.social and Colleen Nelson if you haven't read them! #nonfiction #mglit #readit

New author photo for the new year.

Boosting!!

Happy National Christmas Card Day! I bought the perfect cards at Chapters to send to bookish friends, but with the Canada Post strike going into its 4th week, they will have to wait for next year. #wintersdelights2024

Lots of reasons to subscribe to the MG Authorcade newsletter, but here’s another! Our GIFT GUIDE is out next week, so make sure to sign up! Book recommendations for all kinds of readers, easy shopping links, and inspiration for accompanying gift for young readers. #mglit www.authorcade.com/signup

There's a great recent blog post by a librarian abt how kids are craving fun, lighter reads these days. So, on #NationalSlimeDay, here's your reminder: fun, joyful (& gooey 💚) books do exist! But even more special? Ones that still center diverse kids w meaningful layers of family, culture & home. 🥰

Excited to announce What Fell From the Sky is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! I’m ride or die for libraries and can’t wait to see Pineda and Luisa’s adventure on their shelves!

I love seeing other people’s winter delights!! ❤️❄️

Sometimes I think we forget how important & amazing the elderly are. They are literally little troves of treasure, vaults of stories that can enrich our lives, help us grow & give us hope. A great addition to a classroom library! I loved this book by Gayle Forman! #BookPosse @simonbooks.bsky.social

#Books make great gifts 🎁 ❤️📚 For all the young (and young at heart) readers in your life, I have middle grade and young adult books that would make fun, fast holiday break reads

Pick up your paintbrush and get ready for my Friday Middle Grade Book Rec, the delightful A Brush With Magic by Flora Ahn! #kidlit #mglit www.instagram.com/reel/DDPO8dW...

I’m creating a 2025 debut authors starter pack, let me know who I should be adding! Shares appreciated 💙📚 go.bsky.app/RYHeizd

Tips and Tools for Nonfiction Book Talks tinyurl.com/y39x3b7u #edusky #kidlit

One of the things I love about ebooks this time of year is I can turn off all the overheads lights and read by the lights of the Christmas tree. #winterdelights2024

Here’s some news you can use if you recently installed iOS 18 and don’t want all your apps’ data used to train Apple’s AI by default. Includes an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to turning these permissions off!

I need a little accountability (and motivation) so I’m posting my TBR for December. #DecemberTBR

We need a LOT more #MGLit crime/murder mysteries! Make sure you have these titles by Andy Marino @tarynsouders.bsky.social Tim Tharp Josh Berk @aprilhenry.bsky.social and @lamargiles.bsky.social. What other titles do you give bloodthirsty 12 year olds?

I'm excited to welcome these two fully updated books into the world. Happy Book Birthday! The third editions include up-to-minute examples of ways scientists and community members are protecting these animals and their habitats. @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit

A plea to those posting art, photos, etc they didn't create themselves: ALWAYS credit the original creator. Only share if you know creator is ok with it. Take time to research. To authors: Credit ILLUSTRATORS, esp if you use their work to promote a book. #PicturesMeanBusiness

Yes, in fact, there is a #kidlitchat tonight at 9PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific right here on Bluesky. And yes, we're all hoping you join us. I mean, no pressure or anything. But it'd be swell to see you here tonight!

Hello! We're new here. Help us make new book friends. Give us a follow or learn more about Our Story: bookcentre.ca/our-story

COVER REVEAL! The second volume of my upcoming My Mad Scientist Mom series, No More Mr. Mice Guy, is now up for preorder wherever books are sold. The series’ first book will be out in March, THIS one July. Get ready for some mad science-y shenanigans—these illustrated chapter books are full of them.

We need to keep talking about how weird it is for people to think they should have a say in reading choices for anyone's kids but their own. You're not in charge of what other people's children eat or wear or when they go to bed. Why on earth would you get to choose what they read?

I had no idea Kirkus reviewed What Fell From the Sky… but yay they liked it! They truly got the heart of the story, something that will be even more critical in the coming years- the importance of finding your voice and standing up for those around you. #kidlit www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Excited to re-share the cover SPARK my next MG novel in verse! How can we face a fires & changing world? An action-packed story of friendship with a heart full of hope and wonder. Incredible cover by Tom Cole & Design by Rich Deas. Thanks to Mr Schu for starting SPARK on its journey to readers! 7/15

Author friends! Would you please tell me about your books coming in 2025 & early 2026? Educators are already starting to plan panels for next year's NCTE conference & I like to offer suggestions for panels on various topics when I'm asked. (Sharing my own 2025 book covers here for post visibility)

Got middle grade readers? Don't miss @imaginationsoup.bsky.social's list of the best 2024 titles: imaginationsoup.net/best-middle-...

I added both of my book ornaments to the tree for the first time. ❤️ #winterdelights2024

Hi, I have a middle grade coming out 2/18/25. RACING THE CLOUDS includes themes of intergenerational family estrangement and reconciliation, addiction of a parent, forgiveness of self and others, resilience, and the importance of stepping in other people's shoes and having the hard conversations.

20 Books Challenge & the Why Behind Day 11 of 20 If You Can Dream It You Can Do It by Kathie MacIsaac & Colleen Nelson. Why- it was the first book published by my book bestie! #BookSky #20books #kidlit #mglit #mgbookchat #nonfiction #yalit #picturebooks #whybehind20books

Teachers & librarians! Want an author to Zoom into your classroom for World Read Aloud Day February 5th? I'll be sending out this year's list of author/illustrator volunteers in my email newsletter next week! If you'd like access, sign up here: katemessner.us20.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

If you're gifting books to kids (and I hope you are), don't forget about the magic of boxed sets!! imaginationsoup.net/middle-grade... 👍📚 #kidlit #middlegrade