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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · 2d

@annehunterstudio.bsky.social your illustrations are amazing and pair perfectly with Lynn Street’s prose. Thanks to Susanna Leonard Hill for running the giveaway!

Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · 2d

The Blue Jays That Grew a Forest is an absolute gem! My second graders are going to love this book written by @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by Anne Hunter (Sorry I didn’t tag you- I wasn’t sure which was your account).
It’s a must have for your collection! The end pages are gorgeous!

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · 10d

Sitting in the quiet library, he graded the papers of students, blissfully unaware of the fiendish devilry of missed opportunities awaiting the Phillies bats.

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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 14d

My #LLPick of the day is NOT Extinct by @darcypattison.bsky.social.
Win a free copy here: tinyurl.com/ye96wva8
#BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #AuthorsOfTwitter #writersoftwitter #LLInterviews

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · 24d

www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMRABbGq/
Check this video out #lego and #starwars fans!

I've seen this work for so many people, but instead of doing it just for me, I want to try to get enough views to give a Star Wars Lego Death Star to one of my followers as well as my kid! I know this...

TikTok video by Patrick "dadofxander"

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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 29d

Woot, woot! 🎃
The #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition rules and images are up! Check them out here:
lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf...
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #competition #fall #writing #stories @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · 28d

Mini dice dragon?

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · 28d

I definitely need to read more of their work!

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · Sep 14

You spelled fascism wrong in your title: “Fascism is updating the answer.”

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · Sep 14

❤️ I Must Betray You is one of my favorite books! ❤️

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · Aug 31

This didn’t age well.

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · Aug 20

👻Thank you for the book birthday wishes, Lauri Fortino! 🥰
#gilbertandtheghost #BookBirthday #ghoststories #mystery #believe #friendship #kidlit #reading @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

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Happy Book Birthday to GILBERT AND THE GHOST by Heather Pierce Stigall!

Title: Gilbert and the Ghost Author: Heather Pierce Stigall Illustrator: Jess Mason Publisher: Beaming Books Release Date: August 19, 2025 Format: Hardcover, eBook Sum…

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · Aug 20

I wish I discovered them before they passed.

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · Aug 20

This is such a gorgeous poem by Andrea Gibson:

poets.org/poem/chemo-r...

In the chemo room, I wear mittens made of ice so I don’t lose my fingernails. But I took a risk today to write this down.

Whenever I spend the day crying,

poets.org

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 19

Desperate Palestinians are risking gunfire, looting or being crushed by moving trucks to get flour in northern Gaza.

Palestinians face Israeli gunfire for flour in north Gaza

Desperate Palestinians are risking gunfire, looting or being crushed by moving trucks to get flour in northern Gaza.

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · Aug 12

👻 1 week from today, GILBERT & THE GHOST will officially be out in the world!
Whether you pre-ordered, asked your library to purchase a copy, helped me revise, submit, illustrate, publish, or promote this book, or just believed in me, I am eternally grateful!
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidlit

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 7

Exclusive: Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money.

Federal records contradict what FEMA leader told Congress about Texas flood response

Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money.

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · Aug 5

Trying to cut words from a picture book manuscript…

erik13.substack.com/p/cutting-wo...

Cutting Words in a Picture Book Manuscript

or cutting half the words because it's fun

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · Jul 9

I started this series years ago as the books were coming out, but gave up around book 8. I restarted the series 12 years ago and am down to the final 2!

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · Jul 1

I love your metaphors for body parts equaling MS parts to take...this could be fun! There are so many old ones that I love, but haven't been able to make work...now to try it a new way!

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · Jun 16

#SmallPitch is in 3 weeks! A few reminders and news about this upcoming session.

- Like last time, authors will submit pitches via a Google Form (July 7-8).
- New: you will be able to receive a copy of your submitted pitches via email for your records.
- This session is for all unagented authors.

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · May 26

Check out the dynamic duo of author @leewind.bsky.social & illustrator @kellyamangan.bsky.social & their creation of the stunning PB - Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally - releasing June 3rd. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Cardinal Rule Press #interview #kidlit

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · May 24

Maybe it’s the looking up at the stars trying to figure out if they’re out to get you…

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Firefly Bookstore, New & Used @fireflybookstore.bsky.social · Apr 27

The last poetry event for Poetry Month will be this coming Monday night! 3 authors, all local with new books as well! Robert Fillman, Brandon Krieg, and Phil Ropko will be in the store! We're looking forward to it!

#poetry #openmic #fireflybookstore #keepinitkutztown #lehighvalley #berkscounty

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Erik Ammon @erikammon13.bsky.social · Apr 27

I don’t always cross my paws, but when I do, I’m extra handsome. Oh I also always cross my paws. Happy Caturday.

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