Valerie Bolling
@valeriebolling.bsky.social
Author of books for children and teachers | Longtime educator | DEIAB advocate | Born in NY | Raised and resides in CT
https://valeriebolling.com
Authors Guild; SCBWI; 12x12; Highlights #kidlit #PB #earlyreaders
Agent:
James McGowan
https://valeriebolling.com
Authors Guild; SCBWI; 12x12; Highlights #kidlit #PB #earlyreaders
Agent:
James McGowan
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In case you missed it...
#AFleaforJustice was released a week ago.
For more about the book and to order: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund #cdffreedomschools #socialjustice
#nonfiction #picturebooks #kidlit
#AFleaforJustice was released a week ago.
For more about the book and to order: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund #cdffreedomschools #socialjustice
#nonfiction #picturebooks #kidlit
Thanks, @fuse8.bsky.social, for previewing #TheMarchforHope!
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The book's pub date is Jan. 20, but you can preorder now: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
#kidlit #womensmarch #girlpower
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The book's pub date is Jan. 20, but you can preorder now: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
#kidlit #womensmarch #girlpower
Publisher Preview
Norton Young Readers (Spring 2026)
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November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thanks, @fuse8.bsky.social, for previewing #TheMarchforHope!
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The book's pub date is Jan. 20, but you can preorder now: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
#kidlit #womensmarch #girlpower
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
The book's pub date is Jan. 20, but you can preorder now: bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
#kidlit #womensmarch #girlpower
Woo-hoo! What a team! @laduskevich.bsky.social and
hbmichaels.bsky.social are going to maker some dreams come true. #kidlit #agentlife #writingcommunity
hbmichaels.bsky.social are going to maker some dreams come true. #kidlit #agentlife #writingcommunity
November 25, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Woo-hoo! What a team! @laduskevich.bsky.social and
hbmichaels.bsky.social are going to maker some dreams come true. #kidlit #agentlife #writingcommunity
hbmichaels.bsky.social are going to maker some dreams come true. #kidlit #agentlife #writingcommunity
I am so THRILLED for my writing partner and close friend,
@laduskevich.bsky.social! She has been working dedicatedly towards her goal of becoming an agent, and the day has come. If you sign with her, you will gain a compassionate, committed cheerleader who knows books. Brava, Lindsey!!!!!
@laduskevich.bsky.social! She has been working dedicatedly towards her goal of becoming an agent, and the day has come. If you sign with her, you will gain a compassionate, committed cheerleader who knows books. Brava, Lindsey!!!!!
After three years of pursuing a career in agenting I am thrilled to announce that I am now a Junior Literary Manager with Martin Literary Management! Never give up on your dreams!! ✨🥂
#kidlit @valeriebolling.bsky.social @allisonrozo.bsky.social @kterrette.bsky.social @rachelshupin.bsky.social
#kidlit @valeriebolling.bsky.social @allisonrozo.bsky.social @kterrette.bsky.social @rachelshupin.bsky.social
a drawing of the word grateful in purple
ALT: a drawing of the word grateful in purple
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November 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
I am so THRILLED for my writing partner and close friend,
@laduskevich.bsky.social! She has been working dedicatedly towards her goal of becoming an agent, and the day has come. If you sign with her, you will gain a compassionate, committed cheerleader who knows books. Brava, Lindsey!!!!!
@laduskevich.bsky.social! She has been working dedicatedly towards her goal of becoming an agent, and the day has come. If you sign with her, you will gain a compassionate, committed cheerleader who knows books. Brava, Lindsey!!!!!
Looking forward to participating on this publishing panel next Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at #MountKiscoLibrary! #publishing #books #authorlife
November 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Looking forward to participating on this publishing panel next Sunday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at #MountKiscoLibrary! #publishing #books #authorlife
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It was an honor to be featured on the Children's Book Podcast with @matthewcwinner.bsky.social. The interview was arranged by @charlesbridge.bsky.social and @highlightsfound.bsky.social. Take a listen.
www.matthewcwinner.com?pgid=j9nz55w...
It was an honor to be featured on the Children's Book Podcast with @matthewcwinner.bsky.social. The interview was arranged by @charlesbridge.bsky.social and @highlightsfound.bsky.social. Take a listen.
www.matthewcwinner.com?pgid=j9nz55w...
A Champion for Children with Valerie Bolling | Home
Valerie Bolling, author of A Flea for Justice: Marian Wright Edelman Stands Up for Change (Charlesbridge), illustrated by TeMika Grooms, joins Matthew to talk about a person worth writing about.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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It was an honor to be featured on the Children's Book Podcast with @matthewcwinner.bsky.social. The interview was arranged by @charlesbridge.bsky.social and @highlightsfound.bsky.social. Take a listen.
www.matthewcwinner.com?pgid=j9nz55w...
It was an honor to be featured on the Children's Book Podcast with @matthewcwinner.bsky.social. The interview was arranged by @charlesbridge.bsky.social and @highlightsfound.bsky.social. Take a listen.
www.matthewcwinner.com?pgid=j9nz55w...
FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY...
I'm doing a CT Bookstore Tour to sign copies of A FLEA FOR JUSTICE and my other books.
Call a store to order books in advance. Signed books make great gifts for the holidays!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #bookstoretour #independentbookstore
I'm doing a CT Bookstore Tour to sign copies of A FLEA FOR JUSTICE and my other books.
Call a store to order books in advance. Signed books make great gifts for the holidays!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #bookstoretour #independentbookstore
November 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
FOUR WEEKS FROM TODAY...
I'm doing a CT Bookstore Tour to sign copies of A FLEA FOR JUSTICE and my other books.
Call a store to order books in advance. Signed books make great gifts for the holidays!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #bookstoretour #independentbookstore
I'm doing a CT Bookstore Tour to sign copies of A FLEA FOR JUSTICE and my other books.
Call a store to order books in advance. Signed books make great gifts for the holidays!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #bookstoretour #independentbookstore
Thank you so much, @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social, for inviting @marziehabbas.bsky.social and me to chat with you on your podcast.What a fun conversation; you definitely know how to moderate a discussion!
New episode! 🎙️ I chat with @marziehabbas.bsky.social and @valeriebolling.bsky.social about writing across genres and age groups—from board books to middle grade to books for adults. So much wisdom! 🎧
🔗 [https://youtu.be/c0RE5ZpzIjg]
#KidLit #WritingCommunity #NonfictionKidLit #AmWriting
🔗 [https://youtu.be/c0RE5ZpzIjg]
#KidLit #WritingCommunity #NonfictionKidLit #AmWriting
November 8, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Thank you so much, @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social, for inviting @marziehabbas.bsky.social and me to chat with you on your podcast.What a fun conversation; you definitely know how to moderate a discussion!
Happy Anniversary to us! I continue to be blessed to have Sheldon as my life partner! Thank you for being who you are and for always loving and supporting me. I love you, my dear! ❤️
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Happy Anniversary to us! I continue to be blessed to have Sheldon as my life partner! Thank you for being who you are and for always loving and supporting me. I love you, my dear! ❤️
Weekend events... I look forward to seeing you!
@barnesandnoble.com @curioroom.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #storytime #authorlife
@barnesandnoble.com @curioroom.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #storytime #authorlife
October 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Weekend events... I look forward to seeing you!
@barnesandnoble.com @curioroom.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #storytime #authorlife
@barnesandnoble.com @curioroom.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #storytime #authorlife
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A week from today, I'll be at the Curio Room at 3:30 for a #storytime and #booksigning.
Order books in advance of my visit, and I'll sign them when I'm at the store. You can pick them up at your convenience, if you're unable to join us next Sunday.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #authorlife
Order books in advance of my visit, and I'll sign them when I'm at the store. You can pick them up at your convenience, if you're unable to join us next Sunday.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #authorlife
October 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A week from today, I'll be at the Curio Room at 3:30 for a #storytime and #booksigning.
Order books in advance of my visit, and I'll sign them when I'm at the store. You can pick them up at your convenience, if you're unable to join us next Sunday.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #authorlife
Order books in advance of my visit, and I'll sign them when I'm at the store. You can pick them up at your convenience, if you're unable to join us next Sunday.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #authorlife
Thank you, @larryferlazzo.bsky.social, for interviewing me about GOAL SETTING IN THE WRITING CLASSROOM.
@edweekopinion.bsky.social @edweek.org @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social #teachers #students #writing #goalsetting #edusky #booksky
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
@edweekopinion.bsky.social @edweek.org @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social #teachers #students #writing #goalsetting #edusky #booksky
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October 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Thank you, @larryferlazzo.bsky.social, for interviewing me about GOAL SETTING IN THE WRITING CLASSROOM.
@edweekopinion.bsky.social @edweek.org @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social #teachers #students #writing #goalsetting #edusky #booksky
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
@edweekopinion.bsky.social @edweek.org @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social #teachers #students #writing #goalsetting #edusky #booksky
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I'll be at a number of bookstores in November and December, so stop by to get signed books for holiday gifts.
You can order books in advance; I'll sign them when I'm at the store, and you can pick them up when it's convenient for you.
#bookstores #kidlit #aithorlife
You can order books in advance; I'll sign them when I'm at the store, and you can pick them up when it's convenient for you.
#bookstores #kidlit #aithorlife
October 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I'll be at a number of bookstores in November and December, so stop by to get signed books for holiday gifts.
You can order books in advance; I'll sign them when I'm at the store, and you can pick them up when it's convenient for you.
#bookstores #kidlit #aithorlife
You can order books in advance; I'll sign them when I'm at the store, and you can pick them up when it's convenient for you.
#bookstores #kidlit #aithorlife
Looking forward to the RI Book Festival this weekend in Providence! Thank you so much for inviting me as a featured author.
Here's more info about the festival:
www.lincolnschool.org/student-life...
#kidlit #bookfestival #teachers #librarians #booksellers #authorlife #gratitude
Here's more info about the festival:
www.lincolnschool.org/student-life...
#kidlit #bookfestival #teachers #librarians #booksellers #authorlife #gratitude
October 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Looking forward to the RI Book Festival this weekend in Providence! Thank you so much for inviting me as a featured author.
Here's more info about the festival:
www.lincolnschool.org/student-life...
#kidlit #bookfestival #teachers #librarians #booksellers #authorlife #gratitude
Here's more info about the festival:
www.lincolnschool.org/student-life...
#kidlit #bookfestival #teachers #librarians #booksellers #authorlife #gratitude
There's still time to sign up for this two-night mini @highlightsfound with @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social and me! We hope to see you there!
Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/mar...
#kidlit #bookpromotion #marketingtips
Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/mar...
#kidlit #bookpromotion #marketingtips
October 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
There's still time to sign up for this two-night mini @highlightsfound with @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social and me! We hope to see you there!
Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/mar...
#kidlit #bookpromotion #marketingtips
Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/mar...
#kidlit #bookpromotion #marketingtips
#AFleaforJustice was released a month ago.
For more about the book: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
Please...
- Request the book at your library.
- Write a review if you like it.
- Reach out for a school visit.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund
For more about the book: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
Please...
- Request the book at your library.
- Write a review if you like it.
- Reach out for a school visit.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund
October 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
#AFleaforJustice was released a month ago.
For more about the book: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
Please...
- Request the book at your library.
- Write a review if you like it.
- Reach out for a school visit.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund
For more about the book: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
Please...
- Request the book at your library.
- Write a review if you like it.
- Reach out for a school visit.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund
I use voice dictation a lot and dictated my list of writing work, one of which is revising a story. I just looked at my list, and instead of "revise," it says "revive." Truthfully, that's a better description of what I need to do with this story! #writingcommunity #edusky #booksky
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October 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I use voice dictation a lot and dictated my list of writing work, one of which is revising a story. I just looked at my list, and instead of "revise," it says "revive." Truthfully, that's a better description of what I need to do with this story! #writingcommunity #edusky #booksky
@kelstarly.bsky.social is a fabulous teacher! She was my @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social mentor and has become a dear friend. She knows #PBs and has innovative ideas for marketing. You won't regret taking a class with her. #kidlit #childrensbooks
I'm offering two online group classes in early November:
So You Want to Write a Children's Book - Cost is $199 for the three-hour class.
Marketing Your Books on a Budget - Cost is $100 for the 90-minute class.
DM me if you have questions or would like info. Thanks so much for your support.
So You Want to Write a Children's Book - Cost is $199 for the three-hour class.
Marketing Your Books on a Budget - Cost is $100 for the 90-minute class.
DM me if you have questions or would like info. Thanks so much for your support.
October 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
@kelstarly.bsky.social is a fabulous teacher! She was my @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social mentor and has become a dear friend. She knows #PBs and has innovative ideas for marketing. You won't regret taking a class with her. #kidlit #childrensbooks
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This weekend's a big one! See you soon, New Jersey & New York!
#kidlit #booksky #skybrarian #edusky #whodonut
#kidlit #booksky #skybrarian #edusky #whodonut
October 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This weekend's a big one! See you soon, New Jersey & New York!
#kidlit #booksky #skybrarian #edusky #whodonut
#kidlit #booksky #skybrarian #edusky #whodonut
The first full week of October is a great time to have your students set writing goals.
#Teachers, find out how to engage in this process with your #students:
www.valeriebolling.com/goal-setting...
@stenhousepub.bsky.social @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social #classroom #writing #goalsetting #edusky
#Teachers, find out how to engage in this process with your #students:
www.valeriebolling.com/goal-setting...
@stenhousepub.bsky.social @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social #classroom #writing #goalsetting #edusky
October 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The first full week of October is a great time to have your students set writing goals.
#Teachers, find out how to engage in this process with your #students:
www.valeriebolling.com/goal-setting...
@stenhousepub.bsky.social @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social #classroom #writing #goalsetting #edusky
#Teachers, find out how to engage in this process with your #students:
www.valeriebolling.com/goal-setting...
@stenhousepub.bsky.social @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social #classroom #writing #goalsetting #edusky
HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY, #RideRollRun!
Keep riding, rolling, running, and having FUN!
www.valeriebolling.com/ride-roll-run
#abramskids #meredithmundy @sabrenakhadija.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #playing #fun #outdoorlife #joy #kidlit #picturebook
Keep riding, rolling, running, and having FUN!
www.valeriebolling.com/ride-roll-run
#abramskids #meredithmundy @sabrenakhadija.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #playing #fun #outdoorlife #joy #kidlit #picturebook
October 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY, #RideRollRun!
Keep riding, rolling, running, and having FUN!
www.valeriebolling.com/ride-roll-run
#abramskids #meredithmundy @sabrenakhadija.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #playing #fun #outdoorlife #joy #kidlit #picturebook
Keep riding, rolling, running, and having FUN!
www.valeriebolling.com/ride-roll-run
#abramskids #meredithmundy @sabrenakhadija.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #playing #fun #outdoorlife #joy #kidlit #picturebook
So much fun... and you certainly SURPRISED me, @laduskevich.bsky.social, and the rest of the crew!
#birthdayfun #friends #grateful
#birthdayfun #friends #grateful
I got to meet up with all my lovely critique partners today so we could surprise @valeriebolling.bsky.social with a late birthday celebratration. 💖😊🥳
#kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social @rachelshupin.bsky.social @hbmichaels.bsky.social
#kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social @rachelshupin.bsky.social @hbmichaels.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
So much fun... and you certainly SURPRISED me, @laduskevich.bsky.social, and the rest of the crew!
#birthdayfun #friends #grateful
#birthdayfun #friends #grateful
NEWSFLASH!
Signed copies of #AFleaforJustice are available at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT. Give them a call to place your order and have a book sent to you.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #librarians #kidlit #nonfiction
Signed copies of #AFleaforJustice are available at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT. Give them a call to place your order and have a book sent to you.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #librarians #kidlit #nonfiction
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
NEWSFLASH!
Signed copies of #AFleaforJustice are available at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT. Give them a call to place your order and have a book sent to you.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #librarians #kidlit #nonfiction
Signed copies of #AFleaforJustice are available at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT. Give them a call to place your order and have a book sent to you.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #librarians #kidlit #nonfiction
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, @byaliciameyers.bsky.social! CONGRATULATIONS on your debut; I'm so happy for you! @stenhousepub.bsky.social #edusky
September 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, @byaliciameyers.bsky.social! CONGRATULATIONS on your debut; I'm so happy for you! @stenhousepub.bsky.social #edusky
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Tomorrow afternoon join me and @valeriebolling.bsky.social at Barrett Bookstore for a *double* storytime!
#booksky #kidlit #edusky #skybrarian #shopsmall #shopindie #indiebookshops
#booksky #kidlit #edusky #skybrarian #shopsmall #shopindie #indiebookshops
September 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Tomorrow afternoon join me and @valeriebolling.bsky.social at Barrett Bookstore for a *double* storytime!
#booksky #kidlit #edusky #skybrarian #shopsmall #shopindie #indiebookshops
#booksky #kidlit #edusky #skybrarian #shopsmall #shopindie #indiebookshops