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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · 28d

Help your kids discover and enjoy history in this epic adventure series set in ancient times. Written for 8-12 years with short illustrated chapters to encourage reluctant readers. Available from most online sellers. #kidlit #writingcommunity #middlegrade #ancientegypt #ancientgreece #tweens

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · 29d

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Sep 13

Discover this fabulous adventure series set in ancient times for a fun-filled history experience. 8-12 years. Short sharp illustrated chapters for reluctant readers. Avail. from most online book sellers. #middlegrade #historicalfiction #kidlit #adventure #history #childrensbooks #reading

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Aug 21

Cambodian monks leaving the temple. Each morning the tread the city of Phnom Penh asking for alms. #cambodia #buddhism

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Daily Submittable Deadlines @submittabledaily.bsky.social · Aug 10

Best writing and poetry festivals to submit to each day on submittable.

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Novels. Short Stories. Poetry. Fun contests.
#writing #submittable

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JWT_BookAdventures @jwtba.bsky.social · May 31

Send in your book suggestions to [email protected]

#JWT_BookAdventures #BookReviews #Opentosuggestions #Books #Authorscommunity #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #BookSky #WriteSky

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Jul 28

EVERYTHING KIDS LOVE. Time-travel adventure, Historical fiction for middle-grade readers, Brave characters, Fast-paced mysteries, Diverse inclusive stories with relatable heroines and heroes. 8-12yr #kidLitbooks #writingcommunity #middlegradebooks #diversity #reluctantreaders

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Jul 27

EVERYTHING KIDS LOVE. Time-travel adventure, Historical fiction for middle-grade readers, Brave characters, Fast-paced mysteries, Diverse inclusive stories with relatable heroines and heroes. 8-12yr #kidLitbooks #writingcommunity #middlegradebooks #diversity #reluctantreaders

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Jul 25

Praise for the Aaron Thanos middle grade adventure series. 8-12 year old illustrated historical fiction books. Suitable for reluctant readers. 5* reviews. Check it out now. #kidlit #writingcommunity #middlegradebooks #reluctantreaders
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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Jul 23

The best middle-grade book to discover for 8-12 year olds. Packed with adventure, growing up, history, discovery, friendship, feeling different, diversity, Muslim girl, tweens. OUT NOW. 3 book series. www.veronamccoll.com www.amazon.com/dp/106838373... #kidlit #middlegrade #adveture #childrenbooks

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Jul 19

Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Jul 13

BOOK 3 out this month! Follow the middle grade adventure. Aaron and Manar in ancient Greece. 8-12 yr old epic historical fiction fun and facts. #writingcommunity #kitlit #middlegrade #ancientgreece #historicalfiction

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Jun 26

Book 3 in the Aaron Thanos Adventure series out July 2025. A crazy fun adventure set in Ancient Greece for middle grade readers (8-12 yrs). #writingcommmunity #kidlit #middlegrade #ancientgreece

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Taggart Rehnn 🇨🇦🍁 @taggartrehnnauthor.bsky.social · May 10

If you like scifi & vampire books with non-stop action & dry humour, my r novels are on Amazon in KDP eBook & paperback. Please check my author page www.amazon.com/author/taggartrehnn or my site taggartrehnn.com for updates. #SFF #vampires #darkfantasy #thriller #adventure #writingcommunity #horror

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · May 18

Exciting middle grade adventure series. Book 1&2 combined at a special discounted rate. Available from most on-line book sellers: ebook and print. 8 - 12 yrs. Ancient Egypt, growing up, critical thinking, ancient history. Highly recommended. #middlegrade #writingcommunity #kidlit #ancientegypt

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · May 17

a.co/d/iXp2tJS Exciting middle-grade adventure for 8-12 years olds. Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the magic of the fascinating kingdom. Meet Tutankhamun and learn how to read hieroglyphics. #writingcommunity #kitlit #middlegrade #adventure #ancientegypt #veronamccoll

picture of Manar, a smart Egyptian Bedouin girl and a picture of Tutankhamun and the latest book in the Aaron Thanos series.

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · May 10

Finishing book 3 in the Aaron Thanos Adventure series for middle grade readers. 8-12 yrs. check it out. Set in ancient Egypt and Greece. Kids love the history and fun facts. #writingcommunity #middlegrade #kidlit

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · May 10

From Myanmar. My Burmese corner.

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · May 8

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Apr 15

Myanmar Temple visit. #myanmar #buddah #yangon

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Apr 13

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Apr 8

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Paid Writing Opportunities. #writingcommunity #mgauthor #magazines

picture of Translunar Travelers Lounge with opportunity to submit work.

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Apr 7

Follow Aaron epic adventure in ancient Egypt when he's swept back in time. Intriguing chapter illustrations in this page turning historical fiction for 8-12 years. Recommended as a history companion for middle grade. Suitable for reluctant readers #writingcommunity #kidlit #middlegrade #ancientegypt

Hand drawn map of ancient Egypt following Aaron and Manar's adventure in Trapped in Ancient Egypt.

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Becca Langton @beccalangton.bsky.social · Mar 28

The #DACBA team are off to Bologna! It's a week of meetings, book buzz and, of course, gelato!

Here for any questions or curiosities about what goes down at a #bookfair. Ask away!

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Verona McColl @veronamccoll.bsky.social · Apr 2

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