Chrystal D. Giles
@chrystaldgiles.bsky.social
Author of books for young people.
📚 Take Back the Block
📚 Not an Easy Win
📚 We Are Joy (2026)
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📚 Take Back the Block
📚 Not an Easy Win
📚 We Are Joy (2026)
linktr.ee/chrystaldgiles
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Hi 👋🏾 I write novels for young readers and looking to connect with the #KidLit community here!
🪻COVER REVEAL🪻
I’m so excited to share the cover for my third middle-grade novel, LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, it publishes May 5, 2026 and is available for preorder now!
Cover art by Charis JB
Cover design by Katrina Damkoehler
Order links in my bio!
I’m so excited to share the cover for my third middle-grade novel, LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, it publishes May 5, 2026 and is available for preorder now!
Cover art by Charis JB
Cover design by Katrina Damkoehler
Order links in my bio!
October 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🪻COVER REVEAL🪻
I’m so excited to share the cover for my third middle-grade novel, LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, it publishes May 5, 2026 and is available for preorder now!
Cover art by Charis JB
Cover design by Katrina Damkoehler
Order links in my bio!
I’m so excited to share the cover for my third middle-grade novel, LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, it publishes May 5, 2026 and is available for preorder now!
Cover art by Charis JB
Cover design by Katrina Damkoehler
Order links in my bio!
🗣️ NEW DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT
LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, a MG novel about trust, speaking up, and discovering truth is coming Summer 2026!
#ListentotheGirls🪻
LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, a MG novel about trust, speaking up, and discovering truth is coming Summer 2026!
#ListentotheGirls🪻
April 29, 2025 at 11:13 PM
🗣️ NEW DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT
LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, a MG novel about trust, speaking up, and discovering truth is coming Summer 2026!
#ListentotheGirls🪻
LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, a MG novel about trust, speaking up, and discovering truth is coming Summer 2026!
#ListentotheGirls🪻
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Another excellent new book on the way from @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social! Congratulations Chrystal!
April 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Another excellent new book on the way from @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social! Congratulations Chrystal!
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Announcing new deals for @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social @awildword.bsky.social @ashluka.bsky.social @brizidamagro.bsky.social + more buff.ly/jo9pJs6
Rights Report: Week of April 28, 2025
New deals for Kara Storti, Chrystal D. Giles, Laura Genn, and others.
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April 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Announcing new deals for @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social @awildword.bsky.social @ashluka.bsky.social @brizidamagro.bsky.social + more buff.ly/jo9pJs6
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📢📢GIVEAWAY!!📢📢
Who: For #teachers & #librarians!
What: FREE virtual class visit w/ 3 middle grade authors!!
How: Follow & repost to enter
When: Ends Mon 3/10 ⏰
Where: US/CAN
Why: Because you're amazing!
🍀Good luck!
Who: For #teachers & #librarians!
What: FREE virtual class visit w/ 3 middle grade authors!!
How: Follow & repost to enter
When: Ends Mon 3/10 ⏰
Where: US/CAN
Why: Because you're amazing!
🍀Good luck!
March 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
📢📢GIVEAWAY!!📢📢
Who: For #teachers & #librarians!
What: FREE virtual class visit w/ 3 middle grade authors!!
How: Follow & repost to enter
When: Ends Mon 3/10 ⏰
Where: US/CAN
Why: Because you're amazing!
🍀Good luck!
Who: For #teachers & #librarians!
What: FREE virtual class visit w/ 3 middle grade authors!!
How: Follow & repost to enter
When: Ends Mon 3/10 ⏰
Where: US/CAN
Why: Because you're amazing!
🍀Good luck!
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Let The Monster Out is available in paperback today! This is the book kids get most excited about when I do school visits, and it was nominated for a couple of readers’ choice awards here in Canada. But it seemed to fly under the radar in the US so I’m glad it’s getting a second life in paperback.
January 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Let The Monster Out is available in paperback today! This is the book kids get most excited about when I do school visits, and it was nominated for a couple of readers’ choice awards here in Canada. But it seemed to fly under the radar in the US so I’m glad it’s getting a second life in paperback.
Excited that NOT AN EASY WIN is nominated for the Truman Readers Book Award, along with these awesome titles! Even more excited that students throughout the state of Missouri will get read Lawrence’s story 💜♟️
January 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Excited that NOT AN EASY WIN is nominated for the Truman Readers Book Award, along with these awesome titles! Even more excited that students throughout the state of Missouri will get read Lawrence’s story 💜♟️
I’ve started the next round of edits for my third MG novel. Lots to be done but I’m starting slow.
Today’s takeaway, I’ll have to stop protecting my main character and let her make the necessary mistakes.
#amediting
Today’s takeaway, I’ll have to stop protecting my main character and let her make the necessary mistakes.
#amediting
January 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I’ve started the next round of edits for my third MG novel. Lots to be done but I’m starting slow.
Today’s takeaway, I’ll have to stop protecting my main character and let her make the necessary mistakes.
#amediting
Today’s takeaway, I’ll have to stop protecting my main character and let her make the necessary mistakes.
#amediting
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Lots of reasons to subscribe to the MG Authorcade newsletter, but here’s another! Our GIFT GUIDE is out next week, so make sure to sign up! Book recommendations for all kinds of readers, easy shopping links, and inspiration for accompanying gift for young readers. #mglit
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December 7, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Lots of reasons to subscribe to the MG Authorcade newsletter, but here’s another! Our GIFT GUIDE is out next week, so make sure to sign up! Book recommendations for all kinds of readers, easy shopping links, and inspiration for accompanying gift for young readers. #mglit
www.authorcade.com/signup
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Book giveaway 👇🏾
This Giving Tuesday, I'm thanking educators for your awesome support for VALOR WINGS with free copies!
To get YOUR free copy:
✅ 1. Be a teacher or librarian of students grades 4-7 (US only)
🏫 2. Provide your school address in this form:
forms.gle/znpZBacXMDx1...
♻️3. Repost to help spread the word!
To get YOUR free copy:
✅ 1. Be a teacher or librarian of students grades 4-7 (US only)
🏫 2. Provide your school address in this form:
forms.gle/znpZBacXMDx1...
♻️3. Repost to help spread the word!
December 4, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Book giveaway 👇🏾
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So grateful to everyone who came out for the Black Creatives Children’s Book Fair today! It was a joy to see so many friends, new and old, and to see the faces of readers light up!
What a beautiful moment it was for literacy in the heart of Boston’s Black community.
What a beautiful moment it was for literacy in the heart of Boston’s Black community.
November 24, 2024 at 1:59 AM
So grateful to everyone who came out for the Black Creatives Children’s Book Fair today! It was a joy to see so many friends, new and old, and to see the faces of readers light up!
What a beautiful moment it was for literacy in the heart of Boston’s Black community.
What a beautiful moment it was for literacy in the heart of Boston’s Black community.
The Netflix adaptation of #ThePianoLesson is stellar. Brilliant. The entire cast delivered amazing performances.
November 24, 2024 at 4:08 AM
The Netflix adaptation of #ThePianoLesson is stellar. Brilliant. The entire cast delivered amazing performances.
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@chrystaldgiles.bsky.social So excited to connect IRL at #ncte2024. 💖🎉😊
Hope you and the panel you were on with @alysawishingrad.bsky.social can make its way to CT soon!!
Hope you and the panel you were on with @alysawishingrad.bsky.social can make its way to CT soon!!
November 22, 2024 at 6:37 PM
@chrystaldgiles.bsky.social So excited to connect IRL at #ncte2024. 💖🎉😊
Hope you and the panel you were on with @alysawishingrad.bsky.social can make its way to CT soon!!
Hope you and the panel you were on with @alysawishingrad.bsky.social can make its way to CT soon!!
Thrilled that NOT AN EASY WIN is nominated for the Indiana Library Federation’s Young Hoosier Book Award! Even more thrilled that students throughout the state of Indiana will get to meet Lawrence 💜♟️
November 19, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Thrilled that NOT AN EASY WIN is nominated for the Indiana Library Federation’s Young Hoosier Book Award! Even more thrilled that students throughout the state of Indiana will get to meet Lawrence 💜♟️
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I’m thrilled to share the COVER REVEAL of my first author-illustrator picture book! #kidlitart
YETI IS NOT READY FOR SCHOOL
• Out July 1, 2025
• Preorders open: lacarter.com/books
More below! 🩵
YETI IS NOT READY FOR SCHOOL
• Out July 1, 2025
• Preorders open: lacarter.com/books
More below! 🩵
November 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
I’m thrilled to share the COVER REVEAL of my first author-illustrator picture book! #kidlitart
YETI IS NOT READY FOR SCHOOL
• Out July 1, 2025
• Preorders open: lacarter.com/books
More below! 🩵
YETI IS NOT READY FOR SCHOOL
• Out July 1, 2025
• Preorders open: lacarter.com/books
More below! 🩵
I’ve been working on a couple of picture book ideas and tonight I attended an in-person critique session for the first time in ages! Being more intentional in building community.
November 13, 2024 at 3:05 AM
I’ve been working on a couple of picture book ideas and tonight I attended an in-person critique session for the first time in ages! Being more intentional in building community.
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Juiced, Da'Vine Joy Randolph is reading my book! BIG thx go to the marketing team at @leeandlow.bsky.social , Storyline Online, the SAG AFTRA Foundation, my agent @agentzacker.bsky.social , film production team, & the lovely Da'Vine Joy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqPF... #kidlit #picturebook
'Fresh Juice' read by Da'Vine Joy Randolph
YouTube video by StorylineOnline
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November 12, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Juiced, Da'Vine Joy Randolph is reading my book! BIG thx go to the marketing team at @leeandlow.bsky.social , Storyline Online, the SAG AFTRA Foundation, my agent @agentzacker.bsky.social , film production team, & the lovely Da'Vine Joy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqPF... #kidlit #picturebook
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Hi #KidLit friends!
I’m Laila Sabreen, and I write stories that center Black Muslim girls. I’m also currently pursuing my PhD and my research focuses on exploring how Black girlhood is portrayed in literature.
Looking forward to connecting with many of you!✨
I’m Laila Sabreen, and I write stories that center Black Muslim girls. I’m also currently pursuing my PhD and my research focuses on exploring how Black girlhood is portrayed in literature.
Looking forward to connecting with many of you!✨
November 11, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Hi #KidLit friends!
I’m Laila Sabreen, and I write stories that center Black Muslim girls. I’m also currently pursuing my PhD and my research focuses on exploring how Black girlhood is portrayed in literature.
Looking forward to connecting with many of you!✨
I’m Laila Sabreen, and I write stories that center Black Muslim girls. I’m also currently pursuing my PhD and my research focuses on exploring how Black girlhood is portrayed in literature.
Looking forward to connecting with many of you!✨
Super excited that NOT AN EASY WIN is a 2023 Nerdies Pick by the Nerdy Book Club!
January 3, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Super excited that NOT AN EASY WIN is a 2023 Nerdies Pick by the Nerdy Book Club!
The paperback version of NOT AN EASY WIN releases in one week!
January 3, 2024 at 2:12 PM
The paperback version of NOT AN EASY WIN releases in one week!
Here (finally!) searching for bluer skies and bookish friends.
September 20, 2023 at 1:00 AM
Here (finally!) searching for bluer skies and bookish friends.