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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 1d

Read A Banned Book
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Trick or Treat with Justin Colón!

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 2d

This book looks so fun. Just put a hold on it at my library!
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Hi, bee-utiful readers, writers, and eerie-book enthusiasts of all sorts! What could possibly top a book about zombies? A book about zom-bees, of course! 🐝💀 We’re buzzing with excitement to welcome Ju...

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 2d

Read A Banned Book
#BannedBooksWeek
#kidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 3d

#bannedbooksweek

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 3d

This looks like such a fun book!
#seasonsofkidlit

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Trick or Treat with Mirka Hokkanen!

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 3d

Another terrific interview! #seasonsofkidlit

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Hi, readers, writers, and seasons lovers of all kinds! We’re thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Mirka Hokkanen, who’s here today to share her wonderful new books - perfect for fall or any time...

Trick or Treat with Deb Adamson!

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 7d

Great blog post! #kidlit
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Hi parents, librarians, book fanatics, writers, and readers of all sorts! Gob-Lynne Marie and I, Heather-ween Macht, are here to say: Happy October to you all! We're so thrilled to have you here, Tric...

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · Aug 5

Look what finally arrived! I'm so excited to read this! @alansilberberg.bsky.social

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · Jun 11

I want to read this book!!!!

Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · Jun 11

So excited for this book!

Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · Jun 11

Writing children's books? There's no set deadline to publish your first. We talk with Mel Rosenberg about his first picture book at age 74 and his unique path to publication. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/06/11/d...

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · Jun 9

It's time for #newjewishkidlit!
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Here's what's new in Jewish kid lit for the month of June:

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · Jun 1

Happy Pride Month! Read LGBTQ+ books this month and be safe. ❤️🩷🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤 #kidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 31

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 31

Violin of Hope is so beautiful!

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 28

Bye!

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 28

I can't move ahead at all in my stories until the characters are named. I need to see them, hear their voices, etc. Then I can move on. #kidlitchat

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 28

Omg! Those are so cool! A friend built one for Halloween one year.

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 28

I do paper crafting (scrapbooks and rubber stamped cards). I also really love doing jigsaw puzzles.

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 28

I agree. I have one I really like, but it isn't quite selling. I've set it aside for now, but might end up working on it with a mentor.

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 28

It's so awesome when the piece is polished and you are just so in LOVE with it! #kidlitchat

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 28

A class I once took suggested creating a diary that the character writes. Not for the story but to help you learn about the character. ##kidlitchat

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 28

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 28

Go on spotify and find the song "Die, vampire. Die" from the Broadway musical [title of show]. It will help. Just know it has some salty language.

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 28

Favorite: Sharing my work with my amazing CPs. They always have such great suggestions and really get my brain juices flowing. Hardest: Typing that first word. ##kidlitchat