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Exciting mail today! My editor, @marthamihalick.bsky.social, from Greenwillow Books sent me finished copies of The League of Littles! This has been such a fun project to work on and the final result is SO COOL!!! @sarafaber.bsky.social knocked it out of the park with her artwork! Just amazing!!!

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Great new 🍁 books for kids out this year! Authors are available for school and library visits too: @parentclub.bsky.social, @laurabontje.bsky.social, @franbwrites.bsky.social, @susanhughes.bsky.social, @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social, @valeriesherrard.bsky.social, @kirsten-marion.bsky.social, and me!

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Hey all, I have a specific request this AM. There's an urgent situation involving this (which Martha references in the original description), and the total needs to be doubled. Martha's OOO so I don't want to bother her to change the amount, but I'm asking for your help. gofund.me/505857f2

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For my teacher, librarian, and bookseller friends! I'm collecting names of anyone interested in reading an advance copy of The League of Littles. If you'd like to be added to the list, please send me a message with your email and if you prefer NetGalley or Edelweiss: www.caseylyall.com/contact-casey

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Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.

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For my teacher, librarian, and bookseller friends! I'm collecting names of anyone interested in reading an advance copy of The League of Littles. If you'd like to be added to the list, please send me a message with your email and if you prefer NetGalley or Edelweiss: www.caseylyall.com/contact-casey

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Another cool moment from #OLASC was having a chance to meet up with my Tundra Books editor, Sam, and she surprised me with a finished copy of Vampire Jam Sandwich! Seeing the PDFs was amazing, but the real, live copy of it is SO INCREDIBLE! Loved being able to add it to my shelf when I got home. 😍

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I had the pleasure of attending the Ontario Library Association Superconference on Friday and one of the highlights was finding out that Waking the Dead and Other Fun Activities was named a 2024 Best Bet in the Junior Fiction category!

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Such fantastic news! 🥳

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In continuing Vampire Jam Sandwich news, it's now available to request on NetGalley! Here's the link if you want a sneak peek: www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

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We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th. Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza... Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

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Big news: It's cover reveal day for Vampire Jam Sandwich! Check out that amazing art by Nici Gregory! 😍 Even BIGGER NEWS: Vampire Jam Sandwich is a Junior Library Guild selection! Thank you, JLG! The countdown is on! Vampire Jam Sandwich hits shelves on July 1st, coming to you from Tundra Books!

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#GIVEAWAY To celebrate the launch of #PictureBooksEh 2025 we’re giving away manuscript crits and PBs! Details on website (link above). To enter: 1. follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social 2. like + re-post this post (extra entry for tagging a friend) 3. Winners ann. Feb. 10 at 9 am #kidlit #cankidlit

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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!

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Thank you, Helen! THE LEAGUE OF LITTLES is illustrated by the amazing @sarafaber.bsky.social and you should all go follow her and check out her awesome art!

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I recently received my copy of @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social's Best Books for Kids & Teens 2024 (fall edition) and was thrilled to see Waking the Dead and Other Fun Activities on the list. And not only that! It's a starred selection! 🌟 Thank you!

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📚👍🏼 Look for these new #kidlit books by: @parentclub.bsky.social @laurabontje.bsky.social @franbwrites.bsky.social @caseylyall.bsky.social @susanhughes.bsky.social @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social l @valeriesherrard.bsky.social @kirsten-marion.bsky.social

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Today is #IReadCanadianDay! What Canadian books have you enjoyed this year? Here are a few of my favorite 2024 #kidlit titles—and my own, of course! [Featured and on BlueSky: @anderkaya.bsky.social, @mypbjam.bsky.social, @writeahn.bsky.social, @dannyr.bsky.social, @caseylyall.bsky.social]

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Very excited to finally be able to share the cover for THE LEAGUE OF LITTLES, a new middle grade graphic novel written by me and illustrated by Sara Faber and hitting shelves on June 17th, 2025! www.harpercollins.com/products/the...

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once again begging people to understand the difference between "this [book comic movie etc] was objectively bad" and "this [book comic movie etc] just wasn't for me"

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We made some quick explainers on Project 2025's impact on bookbans for Authors Against Book Bans-- please feel free to share with your own networks.

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"Kill your darlings" only applies if you're holding onto something that actually hurts your story. But jerks sometimes use "kill your darlings" as a weapon to try to break you. Don't wantonly kill what you love the most about your story. That's why you're writing it. Make it work.

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A fun message for Ontario teachers! Funding is now available for 2024-2025 Fall/Winter Ontario school presentations! What does this mean for you? If you would like me to come to your school for an author visit, this is an opportunity to save your budget and have the costs covered! (continued)

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Love this delightful review of WAKING THE DEAD AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES from @hkubiw.bsky.social! Thank you so much, Helen! You're a wonderful champion of Canadian kidlit!

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This is such heartbreaking news. I never had the opportunity to meet Katey in person, but she was such a kind and thoughtful presence online. Sending love to her family.

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🎀 58 Middle Grade Books In Verse In Celebration of National Poetry Month 🎀 popgoesthereader.com/target-audie...

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Awesome mail today: A finished copy of WAKING THE DEAD AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES! Seven books in and it still amazingly cool to hold the actual book in my hands. Thank you to Martha and everyone at Greenwillow Books! I'm so excited for this book to make its way out into the world! (May 28th!)

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STAND BACK - IMPORTANT OWL SHIT TO DO

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Fun news on a sunny Monday! I've set up a PO Box so readers can send me letters! Embrace the snail mail life! (I'll always write you back!) New Snail Mail address is: Casey Lyall PO Box 26 Strathroy PO Main, ON N7G 3J1

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Honestly the books I get the most reader emails about are the ones I wrote purely for myself. Highly suggest this method of art making.

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Kidlit & YA authors/illus who do SCHOOL VISITS: I've created a feed to pick up hashtags like #authorvisit #schoolvisit & phrases like "school visit" etc. from posts by a curated list. Browse feed here: bsky.app/profile/debb... Feed info, how to get added: blueskyfeedcreator.com/p/debbieohi....

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