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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · 2d

It’s #BannedBooksWeek but a week isn’t enough! So here’s a month’s worth of #truestories for October. Be a warrior and fight book bans!
Learn more these books: bookshop.org/lists/true-s...
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#kidlit #pbbios

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · 2d

A week isn’t enough to read all my favorite picture books that have been banned/challenged. So here is a month’s worth!

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · 6d

Jane Goodall lives on through her extraordinary work and legacy. There are so many wonderful books about this trailblazing conservationist. Here is one of my favorites if you want to share her story with little ones.
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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · 7d

Happy birthday #JulieAndrews
🎂 🏔️ 🎶 ☂️ 👑
Song After Song: The Musical Life of Julie Andrews
by @juliefhedlund.bsky.social & #IlariaUrbinati
bookshop.org/a/17044/9781...
#kidlit #biographyaday #pbbio #truestory #bornonthisday

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · 7d

Gifts for kids who love #baseball ⚾️
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bookshop.org/lists/true-s...
#kidlit #giftguide #truestory #readlikeachamp

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · 13d

What can you give a kid who loves tennis?
A #TrueStory about #tennis 🎾
bookshop.org/lists/true-s...
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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · 23d

Sep. 15-Oct. 15 is #HispanicHeritageMonth — celebrating generations from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, & Central & South America. But these #truestories of leaders, artists, athletes, scientists, makers & activists will inspire kids any time of the year.
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bookshop.org/lists/true-s...

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · 29d

For the kid who dreams of flying:
bookshop.org/lists/true-s...
#kidlit #narrativenonfiction #truestory #pbbio
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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Sep 1

Do you know young readers who love sports, space, or singing? Animals, art, or activism? Food or fashion? Find book recommendations at my True Story Bookshop.
bookshop.org/shop/KarlinGray
#kidlit #narrativenonfiction #truestory
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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Aug 16

#TheLifeOfAShowgirl in picture book biographies!
#KidLit💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction #TrueStory
bookshop.org/lists/true-s...

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Aug 1

10 True Stories for August— #PbBios about Terrific #Teachers
#KidLit 💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction
www.karlingray.com/blog/posts/4...

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Jul 27

10 #TrueStories for August—Terrific #Teachers !!
💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction
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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Jul 18

#OnThisDay in 1976: Nadia Comaneci earned the first #Olympic 10!
💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction #ReadLikeAChamp
www.amazon.com/Nadia-Girl-W...

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Jul 9

#TrueStories for #DisabilityPrideMonth
💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction 👍📚
bookshop.org/lists/true-s...

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Jul 2

💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction
Thank you @crtxla.bsky.social for adding #graphicnovel MIA AND FRIENDS to your #readinglist 📕

Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · Jul 2

🔖Themed Tuesday - Expand your worldview with Non-Fiction narratives!

"MIA and Friends: Mia Hamm and the Soccer Sisterhood That Changed History" by @karlingray.bsky.social, illustrated by Micheline Hess. Grades 3-5. Genre: Biography/memoir, sports

Follow the link in our Bio for the full 2025 list.

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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · Jul 2

🔖Themed Tuesday - Expand your worldview with Non-Fiction narratives!

"MIA and Friends: Mia Hamm and the Soccer Sisterhood That Changed History" by @karlingray.bsky.social, illustrated by Micheline Hess. Grades 3-5. Genre: Biography/memoir, sports

Follow the link in our Bio for the full 2025 list.

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Jun 11

💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction
From 6/19-7/10, 1999, @uswnt.ussoccer.com wowed #soccer fans at the Women’s World Cup. This summer, party like it’s 1999 & #read MIA & FRIENDS: MIA HAMM AND THE SOCCER SISTERHOOD THAT CHANGED HISTORY.
#kidlit #summerreading #scholasticbookclub
bookshop.org/a/17044/9781...

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Jun 2

💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction
And more favorites for June — #Pride month!
#kidlit #nonfiction #pbbio #LGBTQ+
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#TrueStory @bookshop.org
bookshop.org/lists/true-s...

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Jun 2

💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction
A few favorites for June — #NationalImmigrantHeritageMonth
#kidlit #nonfiction #pbbio #multiculturalbooks
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#TrueStory @bookshop.org
bookshop.org/lists/true-s...

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · May 21

💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction

Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · May 13

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May is #AANHPIMonth so here are some favorite #biographies for kids that share true stories—from artists and adventurers to scientists and sports stars.
#TrueStory @bookshop.org : bookshop.org/lists/true-s...
#kidlit #pbbios #aapi #multiculturalchildrensbooks

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · May 21

💙📚 #BookSky 💡📚 #Nonfiction
My checklist for writing biographies

Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · Nov 26

Biography #writingtips for kids

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · May 21

#TrueStory — MIA AND FRIENDS is a #ScholasticBookClub selection!
clubs.scholastic.com/mia-and-frie...
#graphicnovels #womeninsports #uswnt #soccersisterhood

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · May 13

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May is #AANHPIMonth so here are some favorite #biographies for kids that share true stories—from artists and adventurers to scientists and sports stars.
#TrueStory @bookshop.org : bookshop.org/lists/true-s...
#kidlit #pbbios #aapi #multiculturalchildrensbooks

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · Nov 20

Uhhh, hi! It's me, Bookshop.org, a place to buy books online where every purchase financially supports indie bookstores instead of some billionaire.

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Karlin Gray @karlingray.bsky.social · May 6

Give #teachers #truestories about a #teacher 🏫

#TeacherAppreciationDay #TeacherAppreciationWeek
See more at my TrueStory @bookshop.org :
bookshop.org/lists/true-s...

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