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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 13h

In 2024, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social documented 821 attempts to censor materials and services at libraries, schools, and universities. 2,452 unique titles were challenged or banned.

Here are the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024:
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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 2d

I had a wonderful time with @kaaauthor.bsky.social at Kepler's Books last month, celebrating her fabulous #mglit book, POCKET BEAR!

It was also the anniversary of book 2 in our Dogtown series, MOUSE AND HIS DOG, which is now out in paperback.

Thanks to everyone who joined us. I loved meeting you.

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 3d

Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek 2025! This year's theme is: “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.”

Check out @uabookbans.bsky.social for resources and guides to defending books from censorship! Here's to supporting the freedom to read this week and every day. buff.ly/px8tVpv

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 6d

Next weekend, I'll be at @childrensbookworld.bsky.social in Los Angeles! I'll talk about THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN and the Dogtown series I write with @kaaauthor.bsky.social, answer your questions, and sign books.

Would love to see you there! buff.ly/tKkGrzz #mglit

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 9d

This Saturday, October 4, I'm honored to appear in a virtual event celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Judy Lopez Memorial Award alongside all of the 2025 winning authors, Ali Terese, Ann Clare LeZotte, and Aida Salazar! 🌟

Register free now to join us: buff.ly/Kh2gz6f

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 11d

I can't wait to visit @childrensbookworld.bsky.social in Los Angeles to talk about THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN!

I would love to see you there, readers. buff.ly/tKkGrzz #mglit

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 13d

What a joy to sit down with two fellow 2025 Judy Lopez Award winners, Ali Terese (Free Period) and Aida Salazar (Ultraviolet) for a wonderful discussion moderated by Brein Lopez of Children’s Book World!

It's an honor to be on this list with so many of my all-time favorites. #JudyLopezAward2025

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 16d

I am honored that THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN has been awarded the Northern California Book Award for Middle Grade, alongside THE WRONG WAY HOME by @kloshaughnessy.bsky.social.

Thank you to the Northern California Book Reviewers Association, and congratulations to each finalist and awardee!

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 18d

I LOVE this quote.

"If we didn't have libraries, many people thirsty for knowledge would dehydrate." - Megan Jo, age 12

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 21d

Today at 5:00pm PT, join me and the one and only @kaaauthor.bsky.social at Kepler's Books to celebrate her beautiful new #mglit novel, POCKET BEAR! ⭐

Today is also the anniversary of Book 2 in our Dogtown series. 🥳 Can't wait to see you! buff.ly/n9EQCbP @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 23d

If you plan to read THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN with your class, this Educators’ Guide may be helpful!

It's free on my website. Teachers and librarians, thank you so much for sharing my books with your readers. buff.ly/54oxcpc @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 25d

Next week, I can't wait to join my friend @kaaauthor.bsky.social on her book tour to celebrate her new #mglit novel, POCKET BEAR! ⭐

Join us 9/17 at Kepler's Books in Menlo Park. It's also the anniversary of Book 2 in our Dogtown series!

Would love to see you there. buff.ly/n9EQCbP

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MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social · 27d

Every dog deserves a forever home. Even the 'unadoptables.' ❤️🐶💕

Art by Wallace West from DOGTOWN and MOUSE & HIS DOG ✏️

@kaaauthor.bsky.social @choldenko.bsky.social

#MouseandhisDog #MouseandhisDogBook #KatherineApplegate #GenniferCholdenko

Every dog deserves a fur-ever home.

An illustrated polaroid shows an image of a door with the words Dog Town on it. On a tree by the building is a missing dog poster.

An illustrated polaroid shows an image of three dogs peeing in a field of plants. A small sign reads: Pee Place. On the bottom of the polaroid are the words: dogs that mark

An illustrated polaroid shows an image of a dog hiding inside a washing machine.

On the bottom of the polaroid are the words: dogs that hide

An illustrated polaroid shows an image of a dog that has eaten a wedding cake. The cake topper with the bride and groom lies broken nearby.

On the bottom of the polaroid are the words: dogs who make messes

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 29d

Happy pub day to POCKET BEAR by my dear friend, @kaaauthor.bsky.social! ⭐

I'm delighted to join her 9/17 at Kepler's Books in Menlo Park. Not only will we celebrate POCKET BEAR, but it's also the anniversary of Book 2 in our Dogtown series.

I'd love to see you! buff.ly/n9EQCbP

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 29d

Wow. MOUSE AND HIS DOG is out in paperback today!

If you haven't read Book 2 in the Dogtown series yet, I hope you get to soon! @kaaauthor.bsky.social and I are working on Book 3 right now...

buff.ly/ec8oUry @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · Sep 6

There is nothing better than receiving a beautiful letter from a librarian about your book. Thank you, Patricia. ❤️

"We have a few students in our school who are going through tough times just like Hank. Thank you for helping me to have more empathy, patience, and compassion."

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · Sep 4

My #mglit book ORPHAN ELEVEN was partially inspired by a terrible study on stuttering that was conducted on orphans in 1939.

#OnThisDay, September 4, the real kids in the "Monster Study" won their court case. @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · Sep 2

Love to see the Turkish editions of DOGTOWN and MOUSE AND HIS DOG! 🐶❤️ @kaaauthor.bsky.social

Thanks to the publisher, dogancocukyayinlari on Instagram, for the photo

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · Aug 30

I'm honored to share that THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN has been nominated and shortlisted for the Northern California Book Award (NCBA) for Middle Grade, as one of the best works by a northern California author or translator published in 2024!

Thank you to the NCBA. I am verklempt.

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · Aug 28

I want to extend a big thank you to the Perrot Library Young Critics' Club for naming THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN as your #1 Favorite Book of the Year!

Hearing that young readers love Hank and Boo's story? That's about as good as it gets.
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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · Aug 26

On this #InternationalDogDay, I want to thank my writing buddy, Shea.

She may kick me off the couch when I'm trying to write, but she always knows when it's time for a scenic walk to clear my head.

Will you share a picture of your dog with me?

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · Aug 23

Today I'm sharing my seventh and last #WritingTip for collaborations: Enjoy the process!

Collaborating with @kaaauthor.bsky.social on our Dogtown #mglit series has blown the top of my head right off. ❤️

Now I want to know... What are YOUR writing tips, #WritingCommunity?

@mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · Aug 18

Educators, I hope you have had relaxing, restful summer vacations!

As we head into the school year, I wanted to share the resources page on my website.

There are teaching guides, discussion questions, and more for many of my books! 📚 buff.ly/pTS2pJW

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · Aug 16

My sixth #WritingTip for collaborations is: Be wrong.

It can be hard to think that we could ever be wrong about our creative babies. But trust me, we can be. 💙

#mglit @kaaauthor.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · Aug 12

Happy #WorldElephantDay! 🐘

Elephants are my favorite animals. When I got to visit elephant sanctuaries in Thailand as part of the research for my last #mglit book, ORPHAN ELEVEN, I was overjoyed. It was the best trip of my life.

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