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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · 14d

I'm so thrilled to have FOUR #bookevents coming up for D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T.!

If you're in #Philadelphia, #Cleveland, #Athens, or #Ravenna, make sure to come through!

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · 16d

One of the best surprises of my #authorjourney so far: chatting with Melissa about my presentation style! Give it a read! 📚

Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social · 16d

@abbywhitewrites.bsky.social generously shares an interactive (and brilliant) idea for a bookstore event. A choose-your-own adventure! If you're an author or illustrator, you'll want to read this! open.substack.com/pub/melissat... #bookmarketing #kidlit

A Pick-Your-Path Bookstore Event

Don't miss this creative, interactive, & memorable idea!

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · 16d

So fun talking to you, Melissa! Thanks for sharing!!

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · 21d

In 6️⃣ DAYS! I’m so excited for this #lunchandlearn with NAMI Anchorage!I’ll be talking about D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T., mental health in kidlit, and Suicide Awareness Month.

Come with questions! Comments! Quandaries! Just RSVP at [email protected].

I can’t wait!!! #booktalk

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Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social · 29d

Best advice I can give to parents: once a week go to the library, pick out a stack of books (make sure your kid gets to pick out several on their own) and then throughout the week, read them together. Reread their favorites. Talk about them together. Snuggle and read. Ask open ended questions.

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · 29d

...and get a copy of D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T. wherever books are sold! 🐐

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What I Learned on My First Book Tour

A reflection post-cross-country road trip.

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · 29d

My #roadtrip reflection is UP! Take a read to see the lessons I learned on my first #booktour, what I would and wouldn't do again, and some essential pictures of elephants.

Link in bio, and in the next tweet. As always, make sure to #share and #subscribe...

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Abby White - D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T. - with Liz Kleinrock - at Conn Ave

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Aug 28

My #DC #bookevent — the last stop on this stage of my #booktour — is in ONE WEEK!

If you’re planning to join us @politicsprose.bsky.social, make sure to #preorder your copy of D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T. today!

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I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · Aug 25

The baby goat video you all needed! 👀😊

#bluesky #animals #goats

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Aug 25

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Let Kids Read Books During High Holiday Services

In the fifth grade, I aged out of my synagogue’s High Holidays kiddie services. Countless Jewish families have faced this dilemma over the years. Many of us consider Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur the o...

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Aug 25

BREAKING NEWS: You have #new words of mine to read! Check out these two columns I wrote for the Union of Reform Judaism about why you (yes, you) should let your kid #read #Jewish #books during #HighHolyDay services.

Links in replies. Make sure to share with the #kids and #parents in your life!

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Aug 21

Can’t wait for this!!

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are excited to welcome author @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6pm in celebration of her late middle grade/young adult novel (ages 12+), D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T.! www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/event/evenin...

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Aug 5

Thank you so much, Caryn!! 💞

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Aug 5

Happy Book Birthday to @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social on the birth of her debut novel! You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll love D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T! @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Aug 5

Thank you, love!! 💞💞💞

Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Aug 5

Today, I am a published author.

I couldn’t be more thrilled or grateful that D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T. is the book that got me here.

Thank you to @levinequerido.bsky.social , @capaciousmood.bsky.social , @carynwiseman.bsky.social , my friends, and my family.

I love you all! 🥹

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Aug 4

Today is the LAST day to #preorder D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T….

…because it comes out TOMORROW!

Get your copy TODAY!!!!!

#debutnovel #debutauthor #kidlit #youngadult #yanovel

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Rainbow Crate @rainbowcrate.bsky.social · Aug 2

Witchycakes Book 2: Changing Magic by Kara LaReau, Ariane Moreira (illustrator)
D.J. Rosenblum becomes the G.O.A.T. by Abby White
Ghost Fish by Stuart Pennebaker
A Tale of Mirth & Magic by Kristen Vale
The Ever End by Audrey Wilson
Solum Iris by T.M. Ledvina

A graphic with a background is made up of a diagonal oriented 6-stripe rainbow. In the middle is a white grid outline with a column on the left that has the release date in white over a purple rectangle and book covers in three rows of 4 book covers each. Each spot has a book cover.

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Rainbow Crate @rainbowcrate.bsky.social · Aug 2

Learn My Lesson by Katee Robert
Extinction Capital of the World: Stories by Mariah Rigg
The Build-A-Boyfriend Project by Mason Deaver
Mad Sisters of Esi by Tashan Mehta
This is My Body by Lindsay King-Miller
Witchycakes Book 1: Sweet Magic by Kara LaReau, Ariane Moreira (illustrator)

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Aug 3

I am SO excited to share that I'll be spending the next few weeks on a BOOK TOUR!

Come meet me on my #crosscountry #roadtrip to talk all things D.J. ROSENBLUM—and share with your friends in any of these cities!

You can see my full slate of events (so far...) here: www.abbywhitewrites.com/events

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Jul 29

#OneWeek until you can get the debut YA novel @rickriordan.bsky.social called “such a fun read!” (Thank you, Uncle Rick, for making all sorts of childhood dreams come true!)

#Preorder or buy in-store from your favorite #indiebookstore!

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thank you my love!!!!!! 💞🥹😭

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Jul 24

SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP

Telling @rickriordan.bsky.social why he’s such a hero of mine @loyaltybooks.bsky.social was a dream come true. This post is something I never imagined.

THANK YOU, Uncle Rick!!!

You can all #preorder D.J. ROSENBLUM now—in stores everywhere August 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rick Riordan @rickriordan.bsky.social · Jul 20

A few months ago Becky & I got to meet Abby White at a book event. She was kind enough to give us an ARC of her debut novel, now out. It's such a fun read! Cover copy says: "Looking for Alaska + You are so not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah," and that's about right! Check it out: www.abbywhitewrites.com

DJ Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T. cover art, book by Abby White.

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Abby White @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social · Jul 22

“Some younger [teens] will probably shed tears of relief that finally there is a book designed specifically for them.”

Grateful for, and feeling extremely seen by, this kind review from @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social. Give it a read (with requisite spoiler alerts) and #preorder D.J. ROSENBLUM today!

BookishlyJewish @bookishlyjewish.bsky.social · Jul 22

Warning that my review of @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social ‘s YA debut D. J. Rosenblum Becomes the G. O. A. T contains some spoilers used to illustrate how this book meets the specific needs of some YA readers.

https://bookishlyjewish.com/?p=2391

A row of students with banks facing us on the bottom. Above them is a copy of D. J. Rosenblum Becomes the G. O. A. T.

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