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Valerie Lawson

@valerielawson.bsky.social

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Young Adult writer. Chocolate addict. Intersectional feminist. Social Media Manager is my daytime hustle. she/her

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Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Apr 4

Not reaching the right audience with your social media content?

If you want to increase your online presence, but lack either time or know-how, I can help! Whether it’s a one-time event or consistent, weekly content creation.

I'd be happy to discuss how to help you get on top of your social media.

Woman at cluttered desk with head on her hands.

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Sep 26

Much needed adult time at the Magic City Books Adult Book Fair.

#adulttime #adultbookfair #magiccitybooks

Beer glass on wooden table at Neff Brewing with Tulsa, OK text on glass
People blurred in the background

Books held in hand in front of Downtown Tulsa cityscape. Books are ELSEWHERE by Gabrielle Zevin and SISTERS IN THE WIND by Angeline Boulley.

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Sep 19

Nice! I'll add that one to my list. Thanks!

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Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Sep 12

Currently listening to this one💙

Any favorite audiobook suggestions?

BTW, short public service announcement: support local indie bookstores by using the better option Libro or the FREE app from the library, Libby

Cover of book STATION ELEVEN by Rmily St. John Mandel
Picture of several white tents in a grassy field, beside a short rock wall, lit from within under a starry sky.

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Children's B🎃🎃kshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Aug 22

Prominent Kids' Authors Build a Low-Residency MFA Program buff.ly/WVsrcwB

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · Aug 12

I'll be boosting this thread for the next couple of days. Please, please, please, let folks in the area know and/or show up if you are.

skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚨 🚨 🚨 YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA.

On Thursday, the York County Library board will hold its monthly meeting at NOON, Rock Hill Library.

York County tabled a proposal to ban trans and gender themed books for anyone under 18 in June. But it hasn't gone away.

bookriot.com/york-county-...

York County Library (SC) Proposes Restrictions on Trans, Gender Books for Those Under 18

York County Library's board proposes new discriminatory collection policies that would bar LGBTQ+ materials from being in collections for those under 18.

bookriot.com

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Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Jul 28

Very relatable 🤣

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Jul 28

Awww! Love you, Brenda. Right back at you, friend. 🩷🩷🩷

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Jul 28

It is so awful in so many ways. Being inaccurate should be enough for people to stop relying on it…

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Jul 28

Congratulations from an Oklahoma SCBWI member!

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Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Jul 28

When your friend goes to Comic Con to moderate a panel in graphic novels and brings you back a cute PENGUIN AND PANDA tee to celebrate. 🩷🩷🩷
@brendamaier.bsky.social

Me and some of my critique partners holding up pink PENGUIN AND PANDA tees while the author, Brenda Maier, and fellow critique partner takes the picture.

Same but wide shot with Arkansas River behind us

My bookshelf showing Brenda’s books. PENGUIN AND PANDA series, PEEPING BEAUTY, and THE LITTLE RED FORT series.

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Jul 21

Agreed. It was an excellent episode. Depressing, yet excellent.

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Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Jul 21

I’ve had this book on my shelf for YEARS! Finally getting around to reading it. I’d like to read more nonfiction and biographies.

Have any recommendations?

#amreading #bibliophilie #igreads #nonfiction #biographies #georgiaokeeffe

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Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Is that Honorée Fanonne Jeffers on my computer? Yes, it is! Great zoom event tonight. Loved listening to her talk. Thanks to my local indie, Magic City Books, for helping to bring us this event!

Picture of a computer on a desk with face of Honorée Fanonne Jeffers while talking about her latest oil and other things during a local Zoom event.

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Jun 2

Ohhh! Definitely need to get that. Thanks!

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · May 25

Ohh! Didn’t know there was a sequel. Will add that one to my list.

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Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · May 25

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

And the audiobook version is so fantastic - Joyce may be my favorite...or Bogdan...or, damn it, they're all fabulous characters.

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · May 25

Overcast day off perfect for reading in bed and snuggling with this adorable puppy.
#amreading #amsnuggling

Dalmatian pup buried in blankets with head poking out from under a pillow.

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · May 5

To conserve our mental health, my daughter and I have been texting pics of our respective gardens, sharing the growth. Spending time outdoors and admiring how things grow is very calming.

Volunteer pumpkins growing from last fall’s Halloween decor.

Large pot of yellow marigolds with some lavender and rosemary stay by the back door. Beautiful and bug repellent!

Garden bed with tomatoes, basil, and thyme with a few orange marigolds to help with the bugs.

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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · May 5

🍎Teacher Appreciation Week is upon us and we want to celebrate the best way we know how — by giving away our new Drumbeat Decodable Book Collection!

🎉Enter by May 11 for a chance to win this groundbreaking early reader series created to strengthen phonics skills: zfrmz.com/zoU5a0mh9bgF...

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Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Apr 30

Listening to the rain while working this morning.

#amwriting

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Apr 25

Love this idea! Trying to improve my settings by thinking aboiut what mood each setting evokes for my characters.
#kidlitchat

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Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com · Apr 23

Check out collective wisdom from the #kidlit community on world building (plus snacks!) at last night's #kidlitchat.
Remember, you can add to the conversation any time, for the low, low price of a single hashtag--and plan to join us LIVE next Tuesday, and *every* Tuesday, at 9 pm Eastern.

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Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Apr 24

Unsure how to reach your audience with your social media? If you want to increase your online presence, but lack either the time or know-how (or both), I can help!

DM me for a free consultation! I'd be happy to discuss how I can best help you get on top of your social media content.

Valerie Lawson @valerielawson.bsky.social · Apr 24

Who's excited for Independent Bookstore Day? One of my fave holidays!

#independentbookstoreday