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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you to all who came out last night for our Book Writing 101 Panel at Birch Tree Bookstore 🌟 @alyssacolman.bsky.social @writebetween.bsky.social

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 22d

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 22d

Double KidLit book stack!
This week, I had a special shelf at the library for all my picture book holds:
Stack 1: Incredible new releases that I can't wait to read 📚
Stack 2: Gearing up for spooky season with some new Halloween titles 👻

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 22d

Join @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social @alyssacolman.bsky.social and me and get started on your publishing journey ✨

MD | 9. 24 | 6 to 7pm @peoplesbooktakoma.com
peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin...

VA | 9. 26 | 6:30 to 8pm @birchtreebookstore.bsky.social
www.birchtreebookstore.com/events

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · Aug 29

💥TAKOMA PARK, MD 💥

Interested in writing and publishing #kidlit?

Join @alyssacolman.bsky.social @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social and me @peoplesbooktakoma.com as we discuss all things writing and publishing.

🗓️9.24 at 6pm

Free to attend. See more here: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin...

Local Author Panel: Writing and Publishing

Have you ever dreamed about writing a picture book or novel but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you have a manuscript completed and wish you knew the next steps. Kickstart your writing goals wi…

peoplesbooktakoma.com

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · Aug 29

Interested in publishing PBs, CBs, novels?

Come see us @peoplesbooktakoma.com in Takoma Park, MD
🗓️9.24 at 6pm
➡️ peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin...

Or at BirchTree Books in VA
🗓️9.26 at 6:30pm
➡️ birchtreebookstore.com/events

@leahmoserwrites.bsky.social @alyssacolman.bsky.social

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join Us for 2️⃣ Author Panels:

🌟 September 24 from 6:00 to 7:00pm
🌟 People’s Book. 7014-A Westmoreland Ave, Takoma Park, MD
🌟 peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin...

🌟 September 26 from 6:30 to 8:00pm
🌟 Birch Tree Books and Plants. 11 W Market St, Leesburg, VA
🌟 birchtreebookstore.com/events

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Aug 20

chelseasworldofbooks.com/2025/08/20/a...

AUGUST 20TH, 2025, FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER & CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR, LEAH MOSER, CONDUCTED BY KIDLIT WRITER, BLOGGER & FORMER LIBRARIAN, CHELSEA DICICCO: PUBLISHING TIMELINES ...

In today’s Feature Interview with Elementary School Educator and Author, Leah Moser, we’ll explore the links between education and writing, a writer’s first steps in publishing, publishing timelines, ...

chelseasworldofbooks.com

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Aug 19

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Aug 19

After lots of summer travel, I was able to pick up all my holds at the library... and boy, was I in for a treat! Just look at all of these incredible new books in this week's extra-huge library haul 📚

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Jul 22

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Jul 22

Happy Summer Reading 😎

I’m so excited to dive into this super awesome #kidlit book stack! Look at these incredible titles in this week’s library haul 📚

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Jul 19

Stop 3: Kennebunk, Maine

With special guests Cali and her new lobster friend and of course, I AM A THUNDERCLOUD 🌩️

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Jul 12

Stop 2: Quebec City

With special guests Mama Wolf and I AM A THUNDERCLOUD

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Jul 9

Stop 1: Vermont

With special guests Owl and I AM A THUNDERCLOUD

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Jun 13

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Jun 13

School's out for summer 🌞

Take a look at this incredible #kidlit book stack 📚 So excited to get started on this sunshiny library haul!

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PBSoar @pbsoar.bsky.social · Jun 6

There's so many great books up for SCBWI's Crystal Kites, including these from PBSOAR members! Vote for your favorites by 6/16! www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite
@leahmoserwrites.bsky.social @melissatrempe.bsky.social @darahenrywrites.bsky.social @kristimahoney.bsky.social @steenahernandez.bsky.social

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · May 20

Thank you to Old Town Books for hosting our author panel last night! It was a fabulous evening discussing all things #kidlit ✨

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · May 19

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · May 19

Look at all of these wonderful new books that I've been waiting to get my hands on 🤩 With a mix of fiction and nonfiction, I'm excited to get started on this week's #libraryhaul 📚

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · May 6

Interested in publishing PBs, CBs, or novels?

Join us as we discuss all things publishing. Leave with recommendations and resources for your author journey.

Come see us in Alexandria
@oldtownbooks.bsky.social

Or Middleburg Books.

@leahmoserwrites.bsky.social @alyssacolman.bsky.social

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · May 1

Want to hear about the world of writing picture books? Perhaps you have a great idea for a novel but aren’t sure of next steps?

See you on Thursday, May 22nd at 6:30pm at the wonderful Middleburg Books 📚

RSVP here: www.tickettailor.com/events/middl...

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Apr 25

I had a great school visit at Abingdon Elementary School! Check out these fabulous I AM A THUNDERCLOUD posters the students created 🌩

I'm booking author visits for the remainder of this year... and next year too!

Reach out here: leahmoserwrites.com/contact-form or email [email protected]

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · Apr 21

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