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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · 12d

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salemlitfest.bsky.social @salemlitfest.bsky.social · 12d

Congrats to Lit Fest alums @painternik.bsky.social & @scottymagoon.bsky.social! LOVE STAYS STRONG, written Paula Schneider & illustrated by Nicole, is about the strength of a family's love. Scott’s THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’s presents a loving example of a community supporting each other.

Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · 14d

There’s gnome telling who you’ll meet on tour!

Link in bio for more info about my There’s No Place Like Gnome’s picture book and the ongoing Gnome Sweet Gnome tour!

@penguinkids.bsky.social

#GnomeSweetGnomeTour
#theresnoplacelikegnomes
#fairyhousetour #oldemystickvillage #kidlit #picturebooks

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · 20d

Portsmouth = pure fairytale magic yesterday 🍄✨ Read There’s No Place Like Gnome’s @ the Fairy House Tour+ signed books w the fine folks at G. Willikers.
Thanks to Jody & co. for the warm welcome!

Signed copies of Gnome’s, Rocket Ship series, + Breathe in stock. 💛

@penguinkids.bsky.social

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · 24d

✨🔺 Next stop on the Gnome Sweet Gnome tour! 🔺✨

Saturday at 11 AM, join me The Silver Unicorn in Acton, MA & Sunday at 1 G. Willikers in Portsmouth, NH for a reading and book talk for my brand new picture book, THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’S!

Link in bio for more info. @penguinkids.bsky.social

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · 27d

Stop #2 on the Gnome Sweet Gnome Tour! ✨ Shared There’s No Place Like Gnomes @anunlikelystory with a warm crowd—reading, digital drawing demo, & fan art! Thanks Maddie & Lynda + meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social & Krystal for photos. Next up: G. Willikers & Silver Unicorn! 🍄💛 @penguinkids.bsky.social

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Sep 12

🔺 Next stop on the Gnome Sweet Gnome tour! 🔺

This Sunday at 3 PM, join me @anunlikelystory for a reading & book talk for my new picture book, THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME'S!

I can’t wait; hope to see you! Link in bio for more info. @penguinkids.bsky.social

#TheresNoPlaceLikeGnomes

Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you John!! 🔺☺️🙌

Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Sep 9

🍄✨ Book birthday! My new picture book There’s No Place Like Gnome’s (Viking) is out today!

Gnome runs a hotel 4 animals—when forest disappears, can there be room for everyone? A tale of community, nature & magic. 📚 Hope you’ll check it!

@penguinkids.bsky.social #TheresNoPlaceLikeGnomes #KidLit

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Sep 8

A gnome-believable kickoff to the Gnome Sweet Gnome Tour @Whitelam Books ! 🎉 Hats, storytime, digital drawing, Q&A, and even gnome cake. 🍄🎂 Truly gnome place like gnome. Thanks @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social for Timelapse! #TheresNoPlaceLikeGnomes

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔺✨Gnome Sweet Gnome @whitelambooks.bsky.social!
This Saturday at 3 PM in Reading, MA—join me to celebrate my new picture book THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME'S! Reading, Q&A, digital drawing demo, refreshments + free gnome hats & stickers (while supplies last). First tour stop! 🔺✨@penguinkids

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Sep 2

Seven days until my newest picture book, There's No Place Like Gnome's, is out! It's a story about community and belonging. Preorder your copy now to get it on 9/9/25 from @penguinkids. Link in bio!

#TheresNoPlaceLikeGnomes #KidLit #PictureBook #Gnome

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Sep 2

Thank you John! 🔺

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Aug 27

Exciting news: art from There’s No Place Like Gnome’s is in the Society of Illustrators’ Original Art Show this fall in NYC! 🌳🍄This book’s all about community & belonging. Stop by the Society and say hi to Gnome! 💌 #OriginalArtShow #SOI

Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Aug 14

Can you bear to wait? Just a couple weeks until my new book THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’S opens its doors on 9/9 from me and @penguinkids !

🍄 Pre-orders make a big difference—reserve your stay now via the link in bio!

More to come? You gnome it! 🔺

#TheresNoPlaceLikeGnomes #KidLit #Gnome #bear

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Jul 23

The Gnome Sweet Gnome Tour is nearly here! 🍄
This fall I’ll be out celebrating my latest picture book—THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’S (Viking @penguinkids.bsky.social) —with stops at indie bookstores in New England.

Details: scottmagoon.com/tourdates

Hope to see you out there! Let’s get gnoming. 🍄✨

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Jul 17

Gnome one better than you, Cathy!! Thanks for the share. 🥰❤️

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Jul 17

COVER REVEAL!
Thrilled to share the cover of my new picture book There’s No Place Like Gnome’s, coming from Viking on 9.9.25.

A story about small gnomes making a big difference—for each other & for the wild places they call home.

Pre-orders make a real impact—link in my bio to to reserve a copy! 🔺

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Jun 14

Stay safe. #nokings

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Jun 6

An Amazon Best Book of the Year So Far! Congratulations to @chiaracolombi.com @penguinkids.bsky.social —and thank you, Amazon editors. More info via link in bio. 🚀🌙

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Jun 5

Epic visit with @fm_schools in NY! Incredible student artwork everywhere—LINUS, ROCKET SHIP, EXTINCTS and more brought to life with heart, humor & imagination. Huge thanks to students, staff, @riversendbooks & @AuthorsUnbound. Book a visit next school year? Link in bio! #authorvisit

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · May 14

Feeling much gratitude & amazement—check out this incredible drawing of characters from my graphic novel The Extincts by the talented Jorry Nadger! 💥🦣 Martie, Ursa, Quito, Scratch, Lug—& even Sal the tiger salamander—are here & ready 4 action. Thanks for bringing them to life & sharing w us, Jorryn!

Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · May 10

Shared stories, extinct species, & sketches @ the Massachusetts Kids Lit Fest! Loved reading my graphic novel THE EXTINCTS w such a curious, enthusiastic crowd. Big thanks to Montague Public Library Mass Ctr For Book & all who came out to Great Falls Discovery Center! 🦣 #goextincts #MassKidsLitFest

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Apr 30

Spoke to 700+ 4th graders in Pueblo, CO at the gleaming Rawlings Library! Shared THE EXTINCTS, did a mammoth drawing demo, Q&A, and signed books. One teacher said it changed how she sees graphic novels. Grateful to Authors Unbound & Rawlings Pueblo Public Library! Photos: Bessemer Academy & C.M 🩷

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Apr 27

Had a great time at @whitelambooks.bsky.social for #IndependentBookstoreDay! Big thanks to Liz Whitelam and her team. Loved catching up with fellow author @cynthiaplatt.bsky.social and meeting so many readers. Grateful for this amazing indie bookstore community! #ShopIndie

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Scott Magoon @scottymagoon.bsky.social · Apr 18

🚀 Celebrate National Space Day at Portsmouth Public Library! I'll read and draw from ROCKET BEAMS, LUNAR DREAMS by @chiaracolombi.com, illustrated by me.

🎟️ Free mission patch stickers & activity sheets
📚 Book sales & signing by G. Willikers.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families welcome

Hope to see you on 🌎. Link in bio!

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