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executive editor of ya, mg and picture books at knopf bfyr, writer of songs and picture books (POWER TOOL ALPHABET coming in 2025), appreciator of odd curiosities header art of zooplankton by @jessicalanan.bsky.social
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In my day, we had Lady Gaga and the Olsen twins and Ethan Peck at NYU. Sad for the youths who get Barron instead.

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Happy President's Day from Union Square in NYC, which is filled with protesters preparing for a march down Broadway This picture is a fraction of the people in the park, and many people have already started marching It's a beautiful day. Let's do this 🧵

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Woke up to find this sticky note attached to an outline I was creating for a YA fantasy manuscript. My family is the best! #amediting

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I’m sure most Senators understand the danger in confirming RFK Jr. But here's the thing: conscience is a muscle. Courage is a muscle. The less you use them, the more they fade away. If you do not draw a line somewhere, you will cross every line you could ever imagine.

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Huge thanks for the support you guys! I should mention that preorders matter a LOT for books — if you think you or a little one in your life would enjoy this sequel, it would mean a lot of you pre-ordered! 🎂PRE-ORDER LINK🎂 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737432...

submitted 12 days ago • 4 comments

The Bakery Dragon is BACK for a second picture book!!! And when a vegetable fairy turns up in the bakery, the sugar will hit the fan...

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Whelp, we had a good run, Children’s Book Publishing.

submitted 17 days ago • 1 comment

Now THAT’s a headline

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Elizabeth Lim’s new book is an absolute must-read for lovers of romantic fantasy. Preorder now to make sure you get the first printing with gold edges! 🐉 ✨ 🌊

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Find you someone who looks at you the way I look at my debut novel. THE EDUCATION OF KIA GREER is out May 13 and available for pre-order now www.getunderlined.com/books/739902...

submitted 20 days ago • 3 comments

Where are you guys getting news right now? All my go-to sources are out of alignment with what I’d consider to be the biggest developing stories like the situation at treasury. Where is the serious analysis happening? All I’m seeing is insipid op-eds and headlines stoking the egos of those in power

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It’s Axolotl Day?! If your kids or readers love cute creatures, I’ve got a book just for you! Written by me with hilarious art from @daviddegrand.bsky.social, and full of amazing and unique adorable animals!

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I simply disagree with this as it pertains to books. Let’s talk about The Book Thief, Wonder, or The Hate You Give which have been bestsellers for literal decades. The Hunger Games franchise. Even Harry Potter, author aside, was about fighting for a more just, equal society.

submitted 24 days ago • 2 comments

I’m into it, too. The problem is that blurbs are an industrywide arms race. They’ve never been required, there’s just a feeling of missing out if you don’t play the game. One player opting out—even a big one—doesn’t change that.

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My colleagues Michelle Frey and Nancy Siscoe aren't on Bluesky, but I'm thrilled to see their books celebrated by ALA today! BRIGHT RED FRUIT by Safiya Elhillo - Printz Honor Book THE WRONG WAY HOME by Kate O'Shaughnessy - Newbery Honor Book Here's to reaching all the more readers! 🥳💫

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Every time @erinentrada.bsky.social wins another Newbery, I think about losing her debut novel in my first ever auction as a baby editor. And every time, I’m so effervescently happy for her! Congrats on another one, Erin, you absolute rock star!

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

Hooray for the brilliant @karlavalenti.bsky.social and her beautiful book LOLA, just named a Pura Belpré winner!!!

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It is amazing how well this has worked out so far, by the numbers and also just in terms of what you see at the river crossings and in midtown. No greater proof of how cowed/dorky/incompetent New York Democrats are that none of them can even find it in themselves to take any credit for it.

submitted 31 days ago • 47 comments