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Katie Mazeika

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author/illustrator of MAYBE JUST ASK ME! (Coming in 2025 from Beach Lane) BEULAH HAS A HUNCH! (Beach Lane 2023) ANNETTE FEELS FREE (Beach Lane 2022) #ND #Disabled | She/Her, Rep’d by @fairbanklit |NE https://linktr.ee/KatieMazeika www.katiemazeika.com

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Dec 27

Recieved a unexpected holiday surprise from my editor-two early copies of MAYBE JUST ASK ME! Available April 22 from @ssedlib.bsky.social
(but you can pre-order a copy now!)

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 19d

Want to win a copy of @lisaljrogers.bsky.social’s beautiful new #picturebook? Check out her post on @bandersonwriter.bsky.social’s blog that is helpful for #educators - bethandersonwriter.com/2025/09/19/e...

Especially for Educators: “Who Helps You Shine? Embracing a Growth Mindset to Reach Your Dreams” by Lisa Rogers

Here’s another fantastic book from one of the Kid Lit for Growing Minds members! In this post for educators and librarians, author Lisa Rogers, a former library teacher, shares how WOODY&#821…

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · 21d

You might want to keep an eye on your PayPal account if you have one. I got an invoice through PayPal following a DM from a shady promoter.

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Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social · 28d

New interview up at Jonathan Roth's blog: jonathan-roth.com/2025/09/10/g...
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #picturebook #outdooradventure #edusky #skybrarians #newbooks

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you Virginian Pilot and Caroline Luzzatto for including“Maybe Just Ask Me!” On your list of books to help kids navigate friendship!
#disabilityinclusion @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @edusky.bsky.social @libsk.bsky.social
#disabilityrepresentation

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Sep 5

Don't miss this post about #primarysources and GIVEAWAY! #Nonfiction #Nature #PictureBook @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
@kl4gm.bsky.social #edusky
@annehunterstudio.bsky.social
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#birds #forests #nature
#kidlit #STEM #science

Behind the Scenes: “How Primary Sources Can Grow Your Nonfiction Nature Picture Book” by Lynn Street

It’s quite amazing when you find primary sources that provide the seed, or acorn, that allows you to tell a story that for a while seemed lifeless. Check out this great post from debut author…

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitartpostcard Day!!! I’m Katie, an author and illustrator rep’d by Fairbank Literary.
🌟open to new projects! 🌟

✨See more of my work online at www.katiemazeika.com

#blackandwhite #back2school #schoollife

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitpostcard Day!!! I’m Katie, an author and illustrator rep’d by Fairbank Literary and open to new projects!

✨See more of my work online at www.katiemazeika.com

#blackandwhite #back2school #schoollife

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Sep 3

Happy Book Birthday Mirka!!!

Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy publication day to Little Seasons: Autumn Leaves! So excited for this book to be out in the world making little ones smile while teaching them all about leaves and how they change color. Great for a classroom or homeschool. mirkah.com/autumnleaves

#stembooks #kidlit #autumnbooks #edusky

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Kidlit For Growing Minds @kl4gm.bsky.social · Sep 1

Our Sept. newsletter, article by @lisaljrogers.bsky.social, and #giveaway is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, & more. Subscribe to receive a special download and bio book list by our KL4GM creatives! 💕📚💕

#edusky #booksky #schoollibrarians #skybrarian tinyurl.com/2yzd9orb

Picture Book Biographies: Teaching Tools Full of Possibility

By Lisa Rogers

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thank you Meridian Magazine for including MAYBE JUST ASK ME! in your back-to-school book list!! www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...
@edusky.bsky.social #edusky

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PB Jamboree @pbjamboree.bsky.social · Aug 19

It’s a #backtoschool #giveaway! One lucky #teacher or #librarian will win this wonderful collection of #picturebooks! Like, comment, or repost by 9/1/25 to win. #kidlit #edusky #librarysky #booksky #literacy #pbjam #childrensbooks

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · Jul 16

Loved talking about the power books and storytelling with Matthew !

Matthew C Winner @matthewcwinner.bsky.social · Jul 15

Jyoti Rajan Gopal, author of Over in the Mangroves (Orchard Books), illustrated by Dikshaa Pawaskar, joins Matthew to talk about a place so magical and so important.

Listen wherever podcast are found! 🎧 📚 💕
#picturebook #kidlit @jyotigopal.bsky.social

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Our Interconnectedness with Jyoti Rajan Gopal

Jyoti Rajan Gopal, author of Over in the Mangroves (Orchard Books), illustrated by Dikshaa Pawaskar, joins Matthew to talk about a place so magical and so important.

www.matthewcwinner.com

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PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · Jul 21

We can't wait for WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! Out on 9/2!

Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · Jul 19

@Sourcebookskids: "We're getting ready for Christmas in July! 🎄 Get a sneak peek at one of our newest Christmas titles — When Santa Wrote Back! (out Sept 2)

When Santa Wrote Back!
written by Nathan Christopher, illustrated by Pablo Pino

@hellonathanc @pablospino"

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Jun 23

I’m headed to Philly next weekend for ALA!!! I’ll be presenting with Lyn Milller-Lachmann, Molli Ehlert and Bethany Walker on Saturday, and signing copies of IS THAT THE BUS? Sunday morning, and copies of MAYBE JUST ASK ME! Monday morning. If you’re there too, come say “hi”!!!
#ALAAC25 #ALA25

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Jun 16

I just finished The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid and can’t stop thinking about it. Grady Hendrix’s Witchcraft for Wayward Girls was also wonderful.

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · Jun 14

If you are arrested today protesting the Trump administration in Illinois, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at [email protected].

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Bookstr @bookstr.bsky.social · Jun 12

On today's One on One, we talked with @kdmaz.bsky.social‬ about her latest book "MAYBE JUST ASK ME!". 📕♥️ Read the rest to get to know Maizie and her journey to overcome challenges! 💪

[🎨 Graphics by Lorain Lopez | 📋 Outreach & ✍️ Article by Cara Broel - @thebabybookworm.bsky.social] 📚💙

#BookSky

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thank you Banks Street College for selecting IS THAT THE BUS? (written by Libby Koponen) as one of the best books of the year!!!!!
@charlesbridge.bsky.social @boardbooks.bsky.social

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!! I’m Katie Mazeika an author/illustrator represented by Sorche Fairbank @Fairbank Literary

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Katie Mazeika @kdmaz.bsky.social · Jun 5

Makes me wonder what Elon hasn’t spilled yet

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PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · May 15

Another great book heading your way from @lydialukidis.bsky.social and @tarajhannon.bsky.social!
We can’t wait! What a fun cover!
#pbspree #graphicnovel #kidlit
#groundhogs

Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · May 15

OH happy day!! After creating this grumpy character in grade 5, @tarajhannon.bsky.social and I can finally reveal the cover for our upcoming early graphic novel, GROUCHO THE GROUCHY GROUNDHOG!
#kidlit #WritingCommunity #graphicnovels #amreading #amwriting #books @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social · May 21

@penguinschoollib.bsky.social #kokila #arttwink

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PB Jamboree @pbjamboree.bsky.social · May 6

We're celebrating the longest-running children's literacy initiative in the country with our 2025 releases! That's right, this is #ChildrensBookWeek, sponsored by the @cbcbooks.bsky.social
What books are you and your kids reading this week?

#KidLit #PictureBooks #edusky #ChildrensBooks #Poetry

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PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · May 6

We continue to celebrate @jstremer.bsky.social and #Josee Masse's lovely book WONDERFULLY WILD - out in the world today! Congratulations to you both! #BeachLaneBooks #PB #STEM #Kidlit

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