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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · 3d

Wow! Webster’s says it involves the brow, but then gets a bit wishy-washy muttering about “other facial expression.” I’m American and brow all the way.

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⚔️🎀 𝔉𝔦𝔞𝔡𝔥 🎀⚔️ @fiadh.bsky.social · 4d

the best parts about fall by explodinglobstercomics
cozy flannels, hot beverages, return of the Old Ones, bonfires with friends

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · 4d

Don’t ask again for fourteen days, I beg. But alas, you ask again within the hour.

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Author Thomas Lockhaven @thomaslockhaven.bsky.social · 11d

Only thing that's missing is the #coffee or #tea for my friends across the pond <3
#cafe #reading #lounging #books #followme

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · 15d

I tend to be a little disappointed when authors don’t read. So yes!

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Mary Averling @maryaverling.bsky.social · 15d

autumn is here! time for ghosts and ghouls! and your semi-regular reminder that I have two creepy, magical little middle grade books perfect for when there's a fresh chill in the air <3

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king's co-op bookstore @kingsbookstore.bsky.social · Sep 8

20 years in bookselling and i didn’t know those numbers meant anything specific

an isbn indicating what the numbers stand for. first number is the language, the next 3 are the publisher, the next 5 are a serial number and the last number is a check digit that indicates all the numbers are correct

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YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join YABC for a #giveaway of #newrelease #mglit A METHOD FOR MAGIC AND MISFORTUNE!
yabookscentral.com/giveaway-a-m...
#freebook #free #freecopy #entertowin #magic

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Lisa Schmid @lisalschmid.bsky.social · Sep 4

Calling all #teachers & #librarians! Win a copy of THE GHOST RULES, GHOST SCOUT'S HONOR, HART & SOULS, OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST, 150 Bookmarks, 3 Scout Pins, & a school visit with me, @rosenbaumwrites.bsky.social, & @careybk.bsky.social!
Enter:
👻Like
👻Share
👻Tag 2 Teachers or Librarians
📅Ends 9/15

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Stephanie Campisi @stephcampisi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Enchanted Lion does some of the most gorgeous picture books you'll ever see

Enchanted Lion Books @enchantedlion.bsky.social · Sep 4

📣 Attn book lovers: Enchanted Lion is hosting a HUGE moving sale!

✨ONLINE SALE: 40% off all orders $100+ on enchantedlion.com✨
=> Order before 9/10, no code necessary!

✨COURTYARD SALE: Sun 9/14, 12-5pm @ 248 Creamer St, Brooklyn, NY ✨
=> Many shelf-worn books for sale—all priced $5-10!#kidlitit

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J. Anderson Coats (she/her) @jandersoncoats.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's September, which means The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls comes out this month! I still love the synchronicity of a book inspired by my grandma's life coming out on her birthday. Can't wait to share this pro-immigrant, pro-freedom to read #historical! www.jandersoncoats.com/the-unexpect...

Illustrated book cover. At the top of the image is a street scene from early twentieth century Denver, with people of all ages in suits and long dresses. Some are on foot; others are in horse-drawn buggies. There is a large archway with "Welcome" across the top, and beyond it is Seventeenth Street full of people. There are buildings with arched windows on either side of the street. At the bottom left is a white girl with a single braid. She is wearing an beige dress and carrying a messenger-style bag over her shoulder. She is looking up at the archway with an excited expression on her face. At the bottom right is an Eastern European folk art motif with flowers and viney stems. The color scheme is shades of turquoise blue and an orangey-red, with purple accents. In the middle of the image is the book's title in white text: The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls. Also the author's name in red text: J. Anderson Coats.

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · Sep 2

Kids are going back to school whether they want to or not. If they're worried, here's the perfect #MGLit book to fix that! (Disclaimer: It most definitely won't fix anything, but it might make them laugh. Plus there are giant-cranberry antics!) Order here: bookshop.org/p/books/mind...

Fun and scary cover image (with lacrosse sticks and monster drool) and carefully selected glowing review quotes for Mind over Monsters by Betsy Uhrig

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · Aug 30

I have complete confidence in these two.

Arnold Lobel’s Frog and Toad on a tandem bike

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · Aug 28

Wait till the zucchini gets out of control. They’ll leave it without asking!

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · Aug 27

I love to see these credits in books!

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Author Thomas Lockhaven @thomaslockhaven.bsky.social · Aug 26

What diet? I'm reading!
#books #book #reading #cake #library #librarians #teachers #bookclub #booksky #cupcakes

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · Aug 26

Peak unboxing here! 🐔

Justin Gregg @justingregg.com · Aug 26

Official #unboxing video for my new book #humanish - with a twist... #author @littlebrown.bsky.social

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · Aug 25

Whoo-hoo! Congratulations, Melissa!

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Andrew Auseon @andrewauseon.bsky.social · Aug 22

#Educators, want a signed copy of a Spellbinders book for your #library or #classroom for #FREE?
This series is a funny #MG fantasy epic w/ gorgeous #illustrations. Reach out. 🥰
tinyurl.com/5n6n7nry

#schoollibraries #librarians #teachers #elementaryschool #elementaryteachers #freebooks #kidlit

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · Aug 22

Congratulations to the Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, MA, for this well-deserved Major Award!

The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social · Aug 22

In this week's newsletter, we shared the fun news that we won a major award!!! Specifically, the 2025 BPRNE Independent Spirit Award, which recognizes the New England bookstore of the year!!! It's a huge honor, and we're both thrilled and humbled to win it.

Read it here: mailchi.mp/silverunicor...

Announcement of 2025 BPRNE Independent Spirit Award

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · Aug 20

The bear was probably more pleasant with customers than I was the summers I scooped ice cream.

Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · Aug 20

Bear found behind the counter of a South Lake Tahoe ice cream shop

Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office arrived to find a bear Sunday at the ice cream shop at Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe, according to a news release.

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Celeste Headlee @celesteheadlee.bsky.social · Aug 19

"A collection of empty chairs is called an author reading."

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha...haha...SOB

McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · Aug 19

A cluster of teens reading quietly is called a mystery.

A pile of books gathering dust is called a hold shelf.

A handful of change is called a budget.
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/col...

Collective Nouns for Librarians

A group of librarians is called a cardigan. A collection of empty chairs is called an author reading. A collection of Eric Carle books covered in s...

www.mcsweeneys.net

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Jamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · Aug 15

Just make it exist first. You can make it worse with each new pass while getting increasingly frustrated later.

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · Aug 14

1. A comma splice walks into a bar, it has a drink and then leaves.

2. A dangling modifier walks into a bar. After finishing a drink, the bartender asks it to leave.

3. A question mark walks into a bar?

Seven Bar Jokes Involving Grammar and Punctuation

1. A comma splice walks into a bar, it has a drink and then leaves. 2. A dangling modifier walks into a bar. After finishing a drink, the bartende...

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Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social · Aug 13

Agree! This is a wacky MG comedy unspooling before our very eyes!

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