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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 10h

Books are for everyone.
#kidlit @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

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Janet Frenck Sheets @janetfrencksheets.bsky.social · 1d

This is a fun and friendly event.

Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 2d

#ReVISIONweek is around the corner! @Literallylynne.bsky.social @shannonstocker.bsky.social, and I can't wait to #revise with you! Check out my latest blog post: laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/q...
#kidlit #kidlitart

Quick-Read Crafty Tips: #ReVISIONweek Updates and MORE!

Guess what?! #ReVISIONweek is just around the corner! Lynne, Shannon, and I are looking forward to opening new revision doors with you October 22-29th! Here’s what you need to know: Registrat…

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 23h

Thank you so much for sharing, Janet!

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 2d

#ReVISIONweek is around the corner! @Literallylynne.bsky.social @shannonstocker.bsky.social, and I can't wait to #revise with you! Check out my latest blog post: laurenkerstein.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/q...
#kidlit #kidlitart

Quick-Read Crafty Tips: #ReVISIONweek Updates and MORE!

Guess what?! #ReVISIONweek is just around the corner! Lynne, Shannon, and I are looking forward to opening new revision doors with you October 22-29th! Here’s what you need to know: Registrat…

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you so much for sharing, @jeannewharvey.bsky.social!

Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 24d

"Although I was in the comfort of my own home, and didn’t have to ride through snow, sleet, rain, and intense heat, there were days I felt like I’d ridden thousands of miles in order to polish this manuscript until it did justice to these bold and brave women."- @laurenkerstein.bsky.social 📚🏇

Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 29d

Happy (belated) Book Birthday to HOPE RODE + 9 Qs with author @laurenkerstein.bsky.social Illus. Becca Stadtlander (Union Square Kids) erindealey.com/book-birthda... This one's for you, dear librarians ! #Skybrarians #KidlitMegaFeed #SkyBlogger #EduSky @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you Siobhan Ciminera, VP/ Ed. Director Simon Spotlight for joining our ZOOMtacular!. @simonkids.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @gelakalaitzidis.bsky.social @lmperdew.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @shihopate.bsky.social

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you for hosting me, @erindealey.bsky.social You are such an inspiration! Thank you for all you do and the beautiful books you write! 🐎🐎🐎💖💖💖

Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 29d

Happy (belated) Book Birthday to HOPE RODE + 9 Qs with author @laurenkerstein.bsky.social Illus. Becca Stadtlander (Union Square Kids) erindealey.com/book-birthda... This one's for you, dear librarians ! #Skybrarians #KidlitMegaFeed #SkyBlogger #EduSky @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Happy (belated) Birthday to HOPE RODE + 9 Qs with author Lauren H. Kerstein. - Erin Dealey, Children's Author

HOPE RODE + Qs with author Lauren H. Kerstein about her new picture book.

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 18

Melanie Goldberg Silver is the author of BEDTIME STORIES FOR STRONG JEWISH GIRLS #Illustrated by Jess Goldsmith, #published by Gefen Publishing House, out September 2025. Melanie would like to #liftup Spuyten Duyvil Branch of the #NYPL.

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 16

@JoanaPastro.bsky.social, #author of A FESTA FOR LUANA #Illustrated by Duda Oliva #published by #Atheneum/ Simon and Schuster, would like to #liftup Forsyth County Public Library. Visit Joana at joanapastro.com.
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thank you, @lisaljrogers.bsky.social! I truly appreciate you helping me lift up librarians! And thanks for celebrating HOPE RODE with me!

Lisa Rogers @lisaljrogers.bsky.social · Aug 14

#Librarians enrich our world! Congratulations to @laurenkerstein.bsky.social & @beccastatt.bsky.social on the publication of HOPE RODE, about Kentucky's brave Packhorse librarians! #reading #libraries

Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 14

@lisaljrogers.bsky.social #author of WOODY'S WORDS out this September, illo by #SusanReagan pub by Calkins Creek/Astra would like to #liftup Wellesley Free Library. Lisa says, "Libraries change lives for the better."
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #nonfiction #picturebooks #HopeRode

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 14

My mom & I had fun at Second Star to the Right Books! TY to all who #preordered! I loved signing books & adding stickers & bookmarks! You can still order signed copies at Second Star. TY Becca Stadtlander & Union Square Kids for helping me bring this book to life! #kidlit #hoperode

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 14

@lisaljrogers.bsky.social #author of WOODY'S WORDS out this September, illo by #SusanReagan pub by Calkins Creek/Astra would like to #liftup Wellesley Free Library. Lisa says, "Libraries change lives for the better."
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #nonfiction #picturebooks #HopeRode

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thank you so much for cheering me on the whole way!

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 13

In Leah's wise words: "Libraries are crucial for early childhood literacy and promoting lifelong learning..."

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 13

@leahschanke.bsky.social , author of FREEDOM AT DAWN: ROBERT SMALLS'S VOYAGE OUT OF SLAVERY, Illo by @obohdraws.bsky.social publ by @albertwhitman.bsky.social would like to #liftup Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library in Hewlett, NY.
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 13

Here it is! A quick video montage of HOPE RODE's Little Free Library #bookbirthday tour. Thank you for galloping beside me today, Danielle, and the awesome videographer work. @unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social #kidlit #hoperode

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 12

The day has finally arrived! HOPE RODE gallops to bookshelves TODAY! Wait until you see how #BeccaStadtlander
brought this book to life! TY Esther, Sally, & Emily. You are amazing #editors!
May this book help ALL librarians feel seen! #kidlit
@unionsquarekids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 12

HOPE RODE gallops to shelves TOMORROW! HOORAY!!! I can't wait to leave my books in #LittleFreeLibraries to celebrate the magic of #librarians, #booksellers, & #books
#kidlit #kidlitart #hoperode #nonfiction #librarianschangelives #booklove @eastwestlit.bsky.social @unionsquarekids.bsky.social

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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.
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 10

She would also like to lift up Inkwood Books in Haddonfield, NJ. They personalize online orders with local author signatures! Follow Angela at www.angeladegroot.com
Graphic by Emme Beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode #librarianschangelives #booksellersarethebest

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 10

Angela De Groot, #author of NOT POP-POP, #illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, #published by Waterbrook/Penguin Random House would like to #liftup M Allan Vogson Branch. She calls it the Voorhees library. Her favorite #writing spot overlooks the pond and the turtles. How amazing does that sound?!

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 9

Visit Heather at heatherpreusser.com

Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 9

Heather Preusser #author of the HEDGEHOG WHODUNIT series, #Illustrated by Gal Weizman #published by Andrew's McMeel would like to #liftup the #librarians at #Lafayette #PublicLibrary & the #booksellers at The Read Queen Bookstore!
#kidlit #kidlitart #HopeRode
Graphic by @emme_beth PR.

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 8

Chloe Gressman, author of FOUR POUNDS OF FLUFF, Illustrated by Jess Bircham, Published by Chloe Gressman would like to lift up Collier County Public Library and Books on Third.

Happy almost opening Books on Third!
Graphic by @emme_beth PR
#kidlit #kidlitart #readers #reading #WritingCommunity

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Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · Aug 8

Ugh! Thanks for fixing my typo!!!!

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