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TK-2nd grade librarian, Writer, Mom, Wife, & Grandma. Neurofibromatosis Advocate, Author of The Library Kitty” & Owner of Academic Play Books. lovingthelibrary.org
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“When I think about the books I’ve most loved writing, it always it comes back to stories for middle grade readers. I so love that audience. I love their unquenchable curiosity. Their fierce idealism. And their boundless imaginations.” @kaaauthor.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/06/a-gu...

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At UCSF representing NF California. If anyone wants to chat about Neurofibromatosis, let me know! Questions are encouraged!

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Due to a medical conference and appointments, I will have time at both UCSF and Stanford. Plus writing/waiting time. What NorCal indie bookstores and/or libraries should I visit while in those areas? #UCSF #Stanford #IndieBookstores

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School is out for the summer! So how does this author librarian spend her first morning of freedom? Looking at beautiful portfolios, dreaming of the day her little company (Academic Play Books) can afford more than one illustrator at a time.

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Yea!! #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Kristina Tartara and an experienced author & an illustrator looking for an agent. Check out my portfolio at KristinaTartara.com! #kidlitart #kidlit

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THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE 🥹 Presenting the book cover of “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy,” written by myself and illustrated by my friend Lorraine Nam. Published by Random House Children’s Books 🐧💚 Preorder at bit.ly/ISHYH-Reveal 📖✨

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! I’m Katie Mazeika an author/illustrator represented by Sorche Fairbank @Fairbank Literary

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I’m happy to announce that three “How to draw” books have snuck into our top 20 checkout list this year and that the title about our local children’s hospital is still there too. Kids show us what they need by their book choices. Please listen. (Especially you, publishing industry.) #kidlitart

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What?! Last day at school? Hello, Summer vacation! Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Cat, a #kidlit illustrator currently based in Portugal. Portfolio: catarinaoliveirastudio.com Agency: @thet2agency.bsky.social #kidlitart #coverart #middlegrade #YA #bookcovers #picturebooks #chapterbooks

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Family life this quarter brought a college kid with a successful brain procedure and grandbaby #5 a month early, completely healthy! To be able to open emails from the hospital and see Jason Greco's beautiful illustrations for HEROES NEED HELP (aka the chemo book) has been miraculous. #kidlitchat

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It’s good to see me, isn’t it? 💜✨ Yes, yes, the rumors are true — we are OFFICIALLY launching here on Bluesky! In case you forgot, we’re a place to buy books online where every purchase supports local bookstores, not billionaires. Thanks for being here 🙌🏽

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Want to know what an elementary school librarian does on a Friday night to celebrate the last Friday of the school year? She uses the screen shots she took throughout the week to make requests! Both from the public library’s regional system and Edelweiss. I AM A POTATO was available instantly! 🙂

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We have this book in our elementary school library so the video brings even more bookjoy!

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With all the #InternationalHugYourCatDay love, I’ll share how I became a cat lady: This cat kept dashing into the school library. By her 7th visit, I loved her, but she already had a home. Our happily ever after story became this duo for emerging readers. #kidlit academicplaybooks.com/new-books/

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We’ve got the perfect #ReadySetDraw for #InternationalHugYourCatDay!❤️🐱 Join Caldecott Medal winner @paulozelinsky.com for a lesson in drawing KLTV’s favourite animal — CATS! 1st try an easier version & then challenge yourself to draw a more realistic 🐈: www.kidlit.tv/ready-set-dr... #kidlit

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