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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 22h

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Hi, readers, writers, and jam lovers, too! You’re in for a super exciting (and tasty) treat today -author Casey Lyall is here to share another book jam-packed with humor, fright, and fun!Vampire Jam S...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 2d

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Double Feature: Trick or Treat with Mark Snoad!

Hi, readers, writers, and light-seekers, too! If you’re looking for an exciting, action-packed, fantastical adventure featuring an unlikely yet relatable hero… you’ve come to the right place today!We’...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 2d

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Trick or Treat with Amy Houts!

Hi readers, writers, and haunted house lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to celebrate the day with the incredible Amy Houts - author of over 100 books! She's here with us sharing her new book with M...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 3d

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Trick or Treat with Kris Tarantino!

Hi, readers, writers, and sleepy monsters, too! Are you ready for monster-sized fun? Then you won’t want to miss this interview with the extremely talented Kris Tarantino, author of Bedslime Blues—the...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 3d

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Trick or Treat with Justin Colón!

Hi, bee-utiful readers, writers, and eerie-book enthusiasts of all sorts! What could possibly top a book about zombies? A book about zom-bees, of course! 🐝💀 We’re buzzing with excitement to welcome Ju...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 4d

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Trick or Treat with Nick Eliopulos!

Hi, readers, writers, and catacomb explorers of all sorts! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome the extremely talented Nick Eliopulos—middle grade author of more than 70 books! Nick joins us to share his ...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 6d

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Trick or Treat with Mirka Hokkanen!

Hi, readers, writers, and seasons lovers of all kinds! We’re thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Mirka Hokkanen, who’s here today to share her wonderful new books - perfect for fall or any time...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 7d

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Trick or Treat with Helen Kemp Zax!

Hi, readers, writers, and to-do list keepers too! Today we're thrilled to showcase another book perfect for spooky season & fall reading! Please give a wicked-warm welcome to Helen Kemp Zax and her br...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 7d

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Trick or Treat with Heather Pierce Stigall!

Hi readers, writers, and ghastly ghosts, too! We're thrilled to celebrate another day of fall with a must-read for the season. Author Heather Pierce Stigall is here today to share her newly released b...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 8d

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Double Feature: Trick or Treat with Editor Lynne Marie! Plus, Pitch a MS to her!

Hi, readers, writers, and Halloween-fanatics, too! We're starting the festivities with a BANG this year. Please enjoy our Double Feature with #SeasonsOfKidLit's own, Lynne Marie. Lynne Marie is back o...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 8d

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Trick or Treat with Deb Adamson!

Hi parents, librarians, book fanatics, writers, and readers of all sorts! Gob-Lynne Marie and I, Heather-ween Macht, are here to say: Happy October to you all! We're so thrilled to have you here, Tric...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 9d

Great question! This is my first year to participate, and I donated a few books. When I looked in the door, I found mostly board books (for toddlers). I'm glad I placed a few picture books on the shelf for those 5-7 year olds. :)

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 11d

They are! It is fun to open the doors of a LFL and look inside. Then, put new books on the shelf.

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 12d

Take a Book. Share a Book. Today, SCBWI-Michigan's Equity and Inclusion team hosted our Little Free Library Day. For those not familiar with LFL, check it out via the link. #SCBWIMI, #ReadInColor, #naomibooksllc, #littlefreelibrary
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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Book Birthday! 🥳

Happy Book Birthday to Lynn Baldwin on the publication of MY BACKYARD USED TO BE. Read more about Lynn and the inspiration behind this “going backwards” story structure on our blog.

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 18d

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Celebrate National Elephant Day with Melody C. Peugh!

Hi, readers, writers, and elephant lovers of all sorts! Today is National Elephant Appreciation Day and we have the perfect treat in store. Author Melody C. Peugh is with us today sharing her debut bo...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 18d

My copy arrived today, and I'm looking forward to diving into this story written by my friend Anita Fitch Pazner.

Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 22d

Kids can color and explore American Sign Language with this fun activity book, a companion book to MY MONSTER TRUCK GOES EVERYWHERE WITH ME, written by Kathleen Marcath, illustrated by Isaac Liang, Pardeep Mehra, and designed by Praise Saflor.

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#1 new release!

Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · 22d

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · Sep 9

Happy Book Birthday! 🥳

Happy Book Birthday to Carrie Pearson on the publication of WATCH THEM GROW: THE FASCINATING SCIENCE OF ANIMAL BEGINNINGS. Read more about Carrie and how the stage play Hamilton inspired the book on our blog.

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · Sep 9

Happy Book Birthday! 🥳

Happy Book Birthday to F.P. LaRue on the publication of THE PET SHOP NIGHTMARE, the next book in the Scary Shiver Mystery series. Read more about F.P. and what’s next for her on our blog.

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Celebrate National Read a Book Day with Evelyn Bookless!

Hi, readers, writers, and game players, too! Today is National Read a Book Day and we have a special treat in store. Evelyn Bookless is here with her newest book, JINX! which is not only a perfect rea...

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Happy Book Birthday to Nathan Christopher on the publication of WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! Read more about Nathan and what’s next for him on our blog.

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Happy Book Birthday to Kristen Remenar on the publication of OWL’S FALL FEAST FIASCO. Read more about this fun series and what’s next for Kristen on our blog.

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Christy Matthes @christymatthes.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Happy Book Birthday to Anita Fitch Pazner whose trip to Munich, Germany and bike tour inspired WORDS MATTER. Read more about Anita and what’s next for her on our blog.

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