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annbraden.bsky.social
MG author of THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN OCTOPUS, FLIGHT OF THE PUFFIN, OPINIONS & OPOSSUMS.... just released: INTO THE RAPIDS Former middle school teacher. Southern Vermont. Rep'd by Tricia Lawrence https://linktr.ee/annbraden
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Seen this going around but I’m Reposting it with the full alt text bc everyone deserves to read this glorious reply from Boy George

submitted 13 days ago • 11 comments

Love this post from @annbraden.bsky.social. #EduSky "When life shows you how fragile it can be, it shapes you as a person. This is what I explore in my newest book INTO THE RAPIDS. It’s a survival story, but it’s also about how there’s more to life than just survival."

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

"[Kids]need to see themselves as a hero on the page—but they also need to be able to be transported somewhere else. Maybe that’s to somewhere funny or somewhere magical. Maybe it’s to the past or to a dystopian future that makes our current world look like a utopian society." #kidlit

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

I’ve got opinions! www.slj.com/story/newsfe... #FreedomToRead

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

I loved this new one by @annbraden.bsky.social It’s out in the world now!!Addy & Caleb are headed to our next #bookposse reader @teachlovesbooks.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social

submitted 23 days ago • 4 comments

We couldn't let May #BookBirthdays end without a moment for all of the amazing middle grade and early readers the month gave us! Click to learn more about these great new books 📕 (2/2) @annbraden.bsky.social

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

In INTO THE RAPIDS by @annbraden.bsky.social, when a severe storm jeopardizes Addy's plan to attend a survival camp, she'll have to decide if she is ready to trust a new friend & her community to chase her goal. Don't miss this fast paced survival story w/adventure & emotion! #mglit 📚👍🏻

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

5 out of 5 stars to INTO THE RAPIDS by @annbraden.bsky.social www.goodreads.com/review/show/... @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social #mg

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

“I know many of us feel like we’re in survival mode at the moment. For so many reasons and in so many directions at once. So, how do we both manage to survive AND make that leap from survival mode to being able to play and relax enough to trust others?” nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2025/05/20/m...

submitted 37 days ago • 1 comment

Wow! Powerful personal connection to @annbraden.bsky.social’s new #mg novel. nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2025/05/20/m... @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

submitted 37 days ago • 1 comment

Such a powerful powerful essay! Especially for educators. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

submitted 41 days ago • 0 comments

An American Airlines gate agent in Austin recognized that the wallpaper on my phone is from Flora and Ulysses. He said, “I read that book in elementary school.” I was confused at first. We connected over our love of stories. He now owns a signed copy of Louder Than Hunger.

submitted 41 days ago • 5 comments

This looks like it may be a page-turner, especially after Hurricane Helene. “When a super-storm hits Addy's remote mountain town, knocking out the bridge and cutting her home off from the main road…” (from Google Books)

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

A fantastic must read new middle grade. Not to be missed!

submitted 43 days ago • 1 comment

Such a thrilling and emotional read! A new favorite. Check out my conversation with @annbraden.bsky.social on Episode 135 of the Adventures in Learning podcast (out today). www.buzzsprout.com/2019975/epis... youtu.be/4OLvbmQwbJ4

submitted 43 days ago • 1 comment

Happy book birthday @annbraden.bsky.social! What an amazing book!

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

Happy book birthday to @annbraden.bsky.social's Into the Rapids!

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

Happy book birthday Into the Rapids @annbraden.bskysocial Great bk abt bravery, trust, survival and friendship when Addy is cut off from town when bridge is out. There’s a missing neighbor. Can she and Caleb find neighbor? @nancyrosep.bskysocial

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

INTO THE RAPIDS launches into the world today! I'm so excited for you to leap into the rapids of life with Addy! I can't wait to meet readers tomorrow at Anderson’s in IL (tickets required), on 5/15 at Schuler Books in MI, & on 5/23 at the Flying Pig in VT. I hope to see some of you along the way!

submitted 44 days ago • 5 comments

Each sentence holds a nugget of wisdom that will touch the reader. But don’t blink, or you’ll miss details that will take you through the rapids to a satisfying conclusion.” — @ala-booklist.bsky.social Preorder @annbraden.bsky.social's INTO THE RAPIDS for your class or library!

submitted 45 days ago • 0 comments

BOOSTING! All middle grade teachers should have this book in their libraries! 🐙 #kidlit

submitted 47 days ago • 1 comment