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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 3d

Sorry for the fuzzy image. But what I say isn't fuzzy. And there is a whole great playlist of other authors, mostly #Kidlit and #Yalit saying why books MATTER and should not be BANNED! #bannedbookweek xoxo

Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 3d

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Author Stories: When did your writing make a difference in the life of a reader? - YouTube

We invited authors to tell stories of a time when their writing made a difference in the life of a reader. The authors who contributed include Jamie Jo Hoang...

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 3d

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Author Stories: When did your writing make a difference in the life of a reader? - YouTube

We invited authors to tell stories of a time when their writing made a difference in the life of a reader. The authors who contributed include Jamie Jo Hoang...

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, Michelle!

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 4d

NYC area friends: I hope march on the 18th #nokings and then come hear about how #EmmaGoldman started it all. Details here:

Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 5d

The next time I see you I'll read it to you. It's less creepy than Debbie and Her Nap.

Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 5d

@bartography.bsky.social look what I found!

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 5d

Do you want the chance to get a free copy of Loudmouth AND find out how @bartography.bsky.social and I "match"? Sure you do. (You'll also find out I was not a perfect child.) Read his latest post: chrisbarton.info/how-do-we-ma... #teachersky #booksky #librariansky So many other skies....

How Do WE Match? (and book giveaway) with author Deborah Heiligman - Bartography

This month I'm giving away four copies of Deborah Heiligman's new YA nonfiction book, LOUDMOUTH: EMMA GOLDMAN VS. AMERICA (A LOVE STORY).

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 5d

Do Chris and I match? There's only one way to find out... Read our weird and shall I say Unique... conversation below! #booksky #kidlit #Yalit #doctors #libriansky #Spanish

Chris Barton @bartography.bsky.social · 5d

I asked my fellow nonfiction author @dheiligman.bsky.social (VINCENT AND THEO; CHARLES AND EMMA; TORPEDOED) to play How Do WE Match? with me, and we outdid ourselves. chrisbarton.info/how-do-we-ma...

How Do WE Match? (and book giveaway) with author Deborah Heiligman - Bartography

This month I'm giving away four copies of Deborah Heiligman's new YA nonfiction book, LOUDMOUTH: EMMA GOLDMAN VS. AMERICA (A LOVE STORY).

chrisbarton.info

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 9d

EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.

www.everylibrary.org/i_believe_in... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

I Believe in Libraries.

EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 9d

I loved this book, The Husbands, by @hollygramazio.bsky.social so did my great, keeper of a husband! Funny, poignant, beautifully written. Just what I needed. #booksky

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 10d

So exciting when a new book is out in the world! #booksky #librariansky #yalit

Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 14d

#amreading and loving this brand-new book by
@dheiligman.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
#YAlit #skybrarian #schoollibrarians #TLsky

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you, Melissa!

Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you for reading Loudmouth, Melissa. I keep getting comments from people about how relevant Emma Goldman is today. I'm wondering how librarians and history teachers will use the book in years to come. #skybrarian #history #ushistory #booksky #YAlit

Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 14d

#amreading and loving this brand-new book by
@dheiligman.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
#YAlit #skybrarian #schoollibrarians #TLsky

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 16d

I agree 100%! I went to an event yesterday by @cylev.bsky.social and she not only credited the amazing illustrator of The People's Painter, Evan Turk, she showed two videos of him talking about his gorgeous work. Illustrators make picture books for us authors. Totally.

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you for reading, Melissa! Emma was a fascinating person to spend time with!

Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 17d

#amreading and loving this brand-new book by @dheiligman.bsky.social
#YAlit #skybrarian

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you, Melissa! #booksky #skylibrarian #YAlit #nonfiction

Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 17d

#amreading and loving this brand-new book by @dheiligman.bsky.social
#YAlit #skybrarian

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 20d

We stand in support of the librarians and teachers who are doing their part to share a love of reading with their students, and we believe that all readers deserve access to an inclusive selection of titles. Prepare to celebrate Banned Books Week this coming Oct 5-11: bit.ly/4gBiTp4

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 20d

It's good to laugh every once in a while. My agent sent these cards as a book present.

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 21d

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 21d

Humpday selfie

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 21d

How Grassroots Activists Are Fighting for the Right to Read buff.ly/FN8g83K

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Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 21d

First line of my book. Feel familiar. (This was 1893.)

Deborah Heiligman (she/her) @dheiligman.bsky.social · 22d

For more information about LOUDMOUTH & to get the teacher's guide see below!

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 22d

LOUDMOUTH is out today!! This propulsive biography from National Book Award Finalist @dheiligman.bsky.social chronicles the extraordinary life and work of groundbreaking political activist Emma Goldman. + it has 1 starred review ⭐

Download our teacher's guide at the link! #edusky

bit.ly/4mmOvzY

Loudmouth Teacher's Guide

Book cover: Loudmouth, Emma Goldman vs America (a love story) by Deborah Heiligman

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 22d

LOUDMOUTH is out today!! This propulsive biography from National Book Award Finalist @dheiligman.bsky.social chronicles the extraordinary life and work of groundbreaking political activist Emma Goldman. + it has 1 starred review ⭐

Download our teacher's guide at the link! #edusky

bit.ly/4mmOvzY

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