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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · 16h

Author, screenwriter, educator (and Ricky Martin's body double 😀!) @pablocartaya.bsky.social chats with Sibylla Nash about his latest middle-grade novel, A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation, on today's @mixedupfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #WNDMG #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · 11d

That’s my little cousin Charlotte interviewing JUDY BLUME (❤️!!!) for her 2 Kid podcast! I couldn’t be prouder… or more jealous! #kidlit #middlegrade

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · 20d

I had the pleasure of interviewing Australian #kidlit author/artist/comedian ANH DO for the @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Anh's second installment in the WOLF GIRL series is out now from @harperkids.bsky.social! #NewReleases #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl...

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The Mixed-Up Files @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social · 28d

We're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!

Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.

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#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Sep 3

They’re timeless!

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Sep 3

A special treat on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog: an interview with the Magic Treehouse creator, MARY POPE OSBORNE! Plus a bonus conversation w/ graphic illustrator Jomike Tejido #kidlit #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/magic-tree-h...

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Sep 1

Reading What the Sea Brings now!!

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Sep 1

Shiny new MG releases for September, curated by @pbailey.bsky.social, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social! #kidlit #middlegrade
fromthemixedupfiles.com/september-ne...

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Aug 18

Don't miss my interview with MG author @melissadassori.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog! Melissa's latest #middlegrade novel, GRETA EVER AFTER releases tomorrow, August 19, from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social. #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Aug 12

Happy book birthday to @bevtwomey.bsky.social! 📘🎉📕🎉📗🎉📙
WHAT THE SEA BRINGS is out today from @snowywingspublishing.com! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases

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Bev Twomey @bevtwomey.bsky.social · Aug 4

It's party time!
I'm teaming up with @booksbyintisar.bsky.social to co-launch our latest books from @snowywingspublishing.com
Come see us at Half Price Books in Mason OH on Sunday, 8/24 at 5pm! There will be snacks, an indie author chat, books to buy, and a signing afterwards!

An advertisement for the an author launch party featuring authors Beverly Twomey and Intisar Khanani. The event will be held on Sunday, August 24th @5pm at Half Price Books Mason, 8211 Arbor Square Dr. Mason, OH 45040

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Snowy Wings Publishing @snowywingspublishing.com · Aug 11

The sea never forgets 🌊
What the Sea Brings by Beverly Twomey launches TOMORROW!
Join Lynnette as she uncovers long-buried secrets beneath the waves.

#WhatTheSeaBrings #YAfantasy #BookLaunch #SnowyWingsPub #SnowyWingsBooks

Promotional image for What the Sea Brings by Beverly Twomey, with text: “Join us tomorrow." & "Long ago, it took Lynnette’s brother.”

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Aug 1

Good for you for running again. I had to stop after I had spinal surgery a few years ago, but I’m slowly getting back into it. And when I say “slowly,” that is not an exaggeration! 😂

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thank YOU, Jen! And Dylan!

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JenSwanBooks STEM Author @jenswanbooks.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thanks so much for the interview @melissaroske.bsky.social ! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social

Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Jul 31

Don't miss my interview w/ @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & Dylan Thuras, authors of the forthcoming #STEM MG, THE ATLAS OBSCURA EXPLORERS GUIDE TO INVENTING THE WORLD. Out 8/12 from @workmanpub.bsky.social. @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #middlegrade #kidlit
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JenSwanBooks STEM Author @jenswanbooks.bsky.social · Aug 1

Check out this awesome interview by @melissaroske.bsky.social of @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog with Dylan Thuras and me about our new book coming out on August 12th! @workmanpubkids.bsky.social @atlasobscura.com @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Jul 31

Don't miss my interview w/ @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & Dylan Thuras, authors of the forthcoming #STEM MG, THE ATLAS OBSCURA EXPLORERS GUIDE TO INVENTING THE WORLD. Out 8/12 from @workmanpub.bsky.social. @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #middlegrade #kidlit
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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Jul 17

Love this interview with debut middle-grade author Barbara Carroll Roberts by @landrajennings.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Plus a #giveaway of an ARC of Barbara's forthcoming MG, he Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter. fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl... #kidlit #middlegrade

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Jul 11

😀😀😀

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Jul 10

Don't miss my interview with the one and only REBECCA STEAD! Her modern-day MG classic, When You Reach Me, just turned 16 and is celebrating with a gorgeous new cover! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlt #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/when-you-rea...

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Jul 3

Don’t miss my interview with author/illustrator
Katie Kirby, the mega-bestselling creator of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl...

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Jul 2

NEW MG Releases for July on today’s @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #newreleases

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New Releases for July 2025 - From The Mixed Up Files

Enjoy this list of new, exciting, and varied middle-grade fiction releases for the month of July 2025

fromthemixedupfiles.com

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Jun 30

Writers! You've received an offer of representation from a literary agent. YAY!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Now what...? Great advice from @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social on what to do next on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #amwriting #querytip #publishing fromthemixedupfiles.com/youve-receiv...

You’ve Received an Offer from an Agent. Now What? - From The Mixed Up Files

Receiving an offer of representation from an agent is so exciting…especially after all your hard work. Celebrate!

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Jun 27

Middle-grade books for summer, curated by @halliechriswrites.bsky.social, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social fromthemixedupfiles.com/cozy-middle-... #kidlit #middlegrade #summerreading

Cozy Middle Grade Summer Reads - From The Mixed Up Files

A booklist of cozy summer middle grade reads for kids!

fromthemixedupfiles.com

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Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social · Jun 21

Your flower is lacking a dog too, I see! 😀

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