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Valerie Bolling

@valeriebolling.bsky.social

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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

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 5d

So much fun... and you certainly SURPRISED me, @laduskevich.bsky.social, and the rest of the crew!
#birthdayfun #friends #grateful

Lindsey Aduskevich @laduskevich.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 9d

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, @byaliciameyers.bsky.social! CONGRATULATIONS on your debut; I'm so happy for you! @stenhousepub.bsky.social #edusky

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Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 12d

Tomorrow afternoon join me and @valeriebolling.bsky.social at Barrett Bookstore for a *double* storytime!⁠
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#booksky #kidlit #edusky #skybrarian #shopsmall #shopindie #indiebookshops

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 13d

I only say what's true, Teresa! 🥰

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 13d

That sounds awesome, John! Enjoy!

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 13d

So glad I was able to attend @teresarobeson.com's @12x12challenge.bsky.social's presentation live today. Teresa is an inspiration and had so much helpful information to share. It's always great to see @juliefhedlund.bsky.social and @kellipanique.bsky.social, too. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 15d

I'm so proud of and happy for my mentor-sister-friend, @kelstarly.bsky.social! She keeps making magic with each book she creates and publishes. CONGRATULATIONS on another one, Kelly! And to #eblewis for his beautiful art.

Kelly Starling Lyons @kelstarly.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you to @hereweeread.bsky.social for hosting the cover reveal for Riding Magic! Love that it’s illustrated by the amazing E.B. Lewis. And fun fact, @theblackcowgirl.bsky.social’s family modeled for the book. That’s her daughter and horse on the cover. 🥰

Pre-order: tinyurl.com/47n996yx

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 15d

It's just a few days away! Looking forward to this event with you, @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social!

#booksky #kidlit #skybrarian #edusky #authorlife

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 15d

This Sunday, me and my pal @valeriebolling.bsky.social will be reading our *brand new* picture books at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT! This is an all ages event - readers and writers of all ages are welcome! See you Sunday afternoon!⁠
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#booksky #kidlit #skybrarian #edusky

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 16d

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 16d

Looking forward to this weekend with many amazing #authors at #ChappaquaChildrensBookFestival on Saturday, including @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social, and then with @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social at #BarrettBookstore on Sunday.
#kidlit #booksky #edusky #skybrarian #authorlife

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 17d

This weekend's a busy one! I'll be at the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival all day Saturday and at Barrett Bookstore with @valeriebolling.bsky.social at 1pm on Sunday! Don't miss the fun!⁠
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#kidlit #booksky #edusky #skybrarian #authorlife

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you so much, Rachel! 🥰

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 18d

I'm glad you had a wonderful time, Sylvia!

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 18d

Happy Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month! #hispanicheritagemonth #americanhistory #latinepeople

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you, Michelle!

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 18d

On Saturday, Sept. 27 I'll be at the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. I'll be in the blue tent, row 7. Stop by to say hello!

I'll sign copies of my newest #PB, #AFleaforJustice, as well as my other books: www.valeriebolling.com/books.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #authorlife

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 21d

Looking forward to this event with @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social at Barrett Bookstore on Sept. 28. We'll be reading and signing books. See you there!

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 21d

Mark your calendars for *next* Sunday, 9/28 at 1pm when @valeriebolling.bsky.social and I will be reading our newest books at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT!⁠
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#kidlit #booksky #edusky #skybrarian #authorlife #picturebooks #shopsmall

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks, Jilianne!

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 23d

Thanks, CK!

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you so much, my dear friend! 🥰 I can always count on your support!

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you so much, @12x12challenge.bsky.social, for the #bookbirthday wishes for #AFleaforJustice! @temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social

12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 23d

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @valeriebolling.bsky.social! 🎉

📚 A FLEA FOR JUSTICE: MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN STANDS UP FOR CHANGE, illustrated by @temikatheartist.bsky.social and published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social, is out today! ✊🏾✨

Find it here: buff.ly/PLnYGZq

#kidlit #12x12PB

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you so much for the #bookbirthday shout-out, @mrschureads.bsky.social! I appreciate you. 😊
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social

John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 23d

Happy book birthday to @valeriebolling.bsky.social and TeMika Grooms' A Flea For Justice: Marian Wright Edelman Stands Up for Change!

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 23d

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, #AFleaforJustice! Thanks to illustrator @temikatheartist.bsky.social, editor Karen Boss, publisher @charlesbridge.bsky.social, and agent extraordinaire @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social. And to #MarianWrightEdelman whose life of service is worthy of sharing with others.

TeMika Grooms @temikatheartist.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you for celebrating A FLEA FOR JUSTICE: MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN STANDS UP FOR CHANGE! Teach the children how they can become changemakers for good in this world.

Order the book: bit.ly/AFleaforJustice

#valeriebolling #temikagrooms #marianwrightedelman #ChildrensDefenseFund #childrensbooks

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