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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · 20h

Thanks, Brian!

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John Higgins @jhigginswriter.bsky.social · 1d

Big congrats to Claudia Rowe, National Book Award Finalist!

Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · 1d

What a journey. From a Seattle courtroom to the National Book Awards! An honor I would not have dared to imagine. Thank you, literary agent superstar @stephanierostan.bsky.social.
www.nationalbook.org/2025-nationa...

2025 National Book Awards Finalists Announced

Twenty-five Finalists to contend for National Book Awards in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature

www.nationalbook.org

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · 1d

What a journey. From a Seattle courtroom to the National Book Awards! An honor I would not have dared to imagine. Thank you, literary agent superstar @stephanierostan.bsky.social.
www.nationalbook.org/2025-nationa...

2025 National Book Awards Finalists Announced

Twenty-five Finalists to contend for National Book Awards in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature

www.nationalbook.org

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · 1d

Me too, @editorstoltz.bsky.social! So much gratitude for your heart and courage.

Editor Stoltz @editorstoltz.bsky.social · 1d

Pretty happy about this @claudiarowe.bsky.social

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Cover of Claudia Rowe’s WARDS OF THE STATE book with National Book Awards Finalist burst.

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · 27d

Thanks @riodylan.bsky.social!

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · 28d

When life becomes like a dream. Thanks to all who have embraced WARDS OF THE STATE. Just speechless. And so very grateful.

Bookmonger @bookmonger.bsky.social · 28d

@claudiarowe.bsky.social congratulations !!! Wards of the State, National Book Award nonfiction longlist!

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · Aug 20

Even in our public schools, foster kids are mostly invisible.

Gratefiul to @alexanderrusso.bsky.social at The Grade for posting this excerpt from my new book, WARDS OF THE STATE, which shows how much impact one person can have.
alexanderrusso.substack.com/p/45f6acd7-a...

Alexander Russo's The Grade

Taking a Closer Look at Education News. Click to read Alexander Russo's The Grade, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

alexanderrusso.substack.com

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · Aug 10

And if you're looking for something to read on your flight, may I suggest

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · Aug 10

One vote for the early flight. Can't stomach the idea of seeing DC these days.

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · Jul 23

May I suggest

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · Jul 17

People are connecting the dots. Foster care is an invisible system with profoundly serious outcomes that affect us all. Check out this fantastic interview about my new book, WARDS OF THE STATE, on "Here & Now!"
www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

Does the foster care system endanger children? New book 'Wards of the State' asks that question

More than 350,000 American kids are now wards of the state — that means the government has assumed the parental role for these foster children.

www.wbur.org

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · May 26

WARDS OF THE STATE launches into the world with a pack-to-the-walls event at Elliott Bay Books. Thank you, Seattlites, for coming out in force!

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Ken Armstrong @bykenarmstrong.bsky.social · May 22

Happy publication day (or close enough -- it was yesterday!) to @claudiarowe.bsky.social, whose latest book, "Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care," is just out. "An eloquent and compelling call for change," says Booklist.

Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · May 18

“An immersive, devastating look at foster children’s lives and a systemic pipeline to homelessness and prison.”

Thank you, Seattle Times!

www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Seattle journalist's book is a devastating look at the foster care system

The Seattle Times spoke with Claudia Rowe about where the system has failed, how it might improve and what gives her hope.

www.seattletimes.com

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · May 21

This was a fantastic interview! Thank you, @johnfugelsang.bsky.social!

SiriusXM Progress @siriusxmprog.bsky.social · May 21

Last night on TME, @claudiarowe.bsky.social spoke with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social about her new book "Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care."

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · May 18

“An immersive, devastating look at foster children’s lives and a systemic pipeline to homelessness and prison.”

Thank you, Seattle Times!

www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Seattle journalist's book is a devastating look at the foster care system

The Seattle Times spoke with Claudia Rowe about where the system has failed, how it might improve and what gives her hope.

www.seattletimes.com

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · May 16

When your employer covers your book....Whew! Check out WARDS OF THE STATE in the @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social!
www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...

Seattle journalist's book is a devastating look at the foster care system

The Seattle Times spoke with Claudia Rowe about where the system has failed, how it might improve and what gives her hope.

www.seattletimes.com

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · May 16

One week to launch!!! WARDS OF THE STATE comes out May 20. Readers in WA: Come to the launch on May 23 to hear how foster care is all around us but invisible. I'll be interviewed by the always incisive @mikelew65.bsky.social
elliottbaybook.com/events/45363

Claudia Rowe

Full-service, general bookstore operating since 1973. Frequent author events, cafe, over 150,000 titles

elliottbaybook.com

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · May 9

This is an absolute disgrace.

apnews.com/article/dona...

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.

apnews.com

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · May 6

"A powerful indictment of a child welfare system seemingly designed to 'pump out' adults 'ill-equipped' to flourish." WOW! Fantastic review of WARDS OF THE STATE. So grateful.
www.publishersweekly.com/9781419763151

Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care by Claudia Rowe

Journalist Rowe (The Spider and the Fly) rips the Band-Aid off the ugly wound that is the American foster care system in this se...

www.publishersweekly.com

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · May 4

WARDS OF THE STATE about #fostercare lands in the world May 20. I could not be more grateful to the thoughtful writers like @grahamrayman.bsky.social who've lent their support. #booksky.

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · Apr 28

WARDS OF THE STATE: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care publishes May 20. And I could not be more grateful for the team at Abrams Books. I mean, that cover, c'mon!

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Claudia Rowe @claudiarowe.bsky.social · Apr 28

I'm so glad you noticed! WARDS OF THE STATE is getting some fantastic early buzz. Dying to connect with you about it!

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