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Laura Segal Stegman

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Middle Grade Author: Summer of L.U.C.K + Ready or Not + The Chambered Nautilus (Young Dragons) | SCBWI | Publicist/Creator PR Tips for Authors linktr.ee/LauraStegman

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Dec 3

Hi! I'm the author of Summer of L.U.C.K., Ready or Not & The Chambered Nautilus, a magical #middlegrade trilogy avail wherever books/#audiobooks R sold. My #STEAM #schoolvisits incl Mysteries of Chambered Nautiluses; my Newsletter has resources for #writers & #educators. Links in bio

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 1d

Ahhhhhhhhhh, just sent my submission before I saw this, I did include query and synopsis but also the full MG ms. Sorry.

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 2d

Proud to be one of the Burbank Book Festival's 70+ #authors on 11/8 at Buena Vista Branch Library, signing books from 11am-noon FREE

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 3d

I'm still affected by these two books, among my favorites this year. Have you read them or do you plan to? Comment below!
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Ernesto Cisneros

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 4d

Here's what's new in Jewish kidlit for the month of October. Thanks to Stacy Nockowitz for compiling!

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 8d

Join @darahenrywrites.bsky.social at Zibby’s Bookshop, 10/4, 10am, for stories, crafts, snacks, and kid-lit magic. FREE! Visit Zibby's Books' site for details.

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Kat Cho @katchowrites.bsky.social · 8d

If you want to look up if your book is part of the Anthropic Settlement (AI lawsuit) here's a search portal: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 9d

Writing inspiration: This photograph of Monet in his garden looks exactly like his paintings!

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 16d

JOIN US!
Top 10 Things to Know About Writing A Basic–but Effective–Promotional Author Bio

SCBWI SoCal Meet-up 9/28, 1pm PT
FREE, no SCBWI membership requirement!
Zoom info: [email protected]

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 17d

Here's my review of The Bird Caper by Victoria E. Pannell & Thorir Sigfusson. Comment if you've read this heartwarming #middlegrade tale!

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 21d

My author newsletter comes out Monday -- still time to subscribe (free!). See link in my bio!

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 22d

Writing inspiration: Did your family have a huge dictionary with a page of these gorgeous gems?

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 23d

Monday was #picturebooks. Here's what's new in September for Jewish #middlegrade and #YA books.

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 24d

Love this rave review of Summer of L.U.C.K.! "A perfect book for the classroom to use in discussions about acceptance" Full text: www.instagram.com/p/DOYswOzExbr/

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · 25d

Here's what's new in Jewish #picturebooks for the month of September.

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Aug 29

Happy 3rd Book/2nd #AudioBook Birthday to Ready or Not, #2 in my magical, #middlegrade trilogy, spotlighting a 13yo facing a tricky real-life choice: stand up to bigotry or let fear hold him back. Wherever books R sold.

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Aug 28

CORRECTION with apologies to author Loris Owen!
CoverReveal! A mysterious coin changes Kip Bramley's life forever. Check out The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith, a middle grade novel with illustrations + hidden puzzles.

Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Aug 28

#CoverReveal! A mysterious coin changes Kip Bramley's life forever. Check out Loris Owens' The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith, a middle grade novel w illustrations + hidden puzzles.

#kidlit #BookSky #Edusky #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amwriting #kidlitcommunity #middlegrade

Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Aug 27

Here's my review of the whimsical, imaginative REACH by Celesta Rimington coming in January. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Comment if you've read an ARC or plan to.

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Aug 26

1) Liza Wiemer scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/07/quir... 2) Jonathan Roth scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/07/quir... 3) Amar Shah scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/07/quir... 4) Laura Taylor Namey scbwi.blogspot.com/2025/07/quir...

Quirky Questions for Kidlit Authors: Guest Post #1 by Laura Segal Stegman - Liza Wiemer

Young Adult/Middle Grade/Picture Book Author Liza Wiemer: M OMENTS OF RECOGNITION “For this young girl to take the experience of readi...

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Aug 26

Missed my Quirky Questions video interviews on @SCBWI.bsky.social's blog with @lizawiemer.bsky.social 7/10, Jonathan Roth 7/17, @amarshahism.bsky.social 7/24, @laurataylornamey.bsky.social 7/31. You can still catch them at links in 1st comment

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Aug 21

TFW when other Goodreads reviewers agree with you 100% on a waste-of-time appalling-premise #detectivefiction story.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Aug 15

Educators! A great way to show young readers that HUMAN creativity still matters: invite a #KidLit book creator for a #SchoolVisit #AuthorVisit #IllustratorVisit. Browse posts here:

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If you post about a visit & want to help inspire others, include #SchoolVisit tag.

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Aug 13

Happy 2nd #Audiobook Birthday, Summer of L.U.C.K! The 1st in my magical middlegrade trilogy introduces 3 struggling kids who find their way to self-acceptance w help of a ghost who haunts a magical carnival.

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Aug 12

Writing inspiration: some deeply soulful #monet for a Tuesday.

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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thanks @laurenkerstein.bsky.social for including me in your celebration of books and libraries and indie bookstores!

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 11

@LauraStegman.bsky.social author of middle-grade trilogy SUMMER OF L.U.C.K., READY OR NOT, and THE CHAMBERED NAUTILUS pub by @YoungDragonPress would like to #liftup Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library & Children's Book World Los Angeles.
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