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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Sep 1

Teal graphic with yellow text and book cover. “Young at Heart Book Club, September Book: The Name-Bearer by Natalia Hernandez (link to join in bio)"

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Darcie Little Badger @littlebadger.bsky.social · Aug 28

NEW BOOK JUST DROPPED!? Children of Owl is a dash of magical realism that’s grounded in the tragic, triumphant, dauntless Lipan Apache lives of South Texas. With art by @abigailrajunov.bsky.social

Text: Nick Thomas at Levine Querido has bought world rights to illustrated YA novel Children of Owl by Newbery Honor author Darcie Little Badger (I.), illustrated by Abigail Rajunov. After Lipan Apache teenager Maisie sees the son of Owl, she knows it portends evil for one of her beloved cousins and that she must do anything to stop it from happening. Publication is planned for fall 2026; Michael Curry at Donald Maass Literary Agency represented the author, and Aliza R. Hoover at the CAT Agency represented the illustrator.

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Aug 18

Mutual Aid Needed!
@thelefthandedkat.bsky.social could use our help.

purple graphic with Keilani and their cat.
"Help our immunodeficient friend fund a necessary move
Our friend Keilani is a very kind person with numerous very serious medical conditions, who has to leave from their home. Because of their immune deficiency, they now have no choice but to live in the hospital until permanent housing can be secured.
We are fundraising to help cover movers, storage, cat care, and other survival needs.
Keilani is beloved in the chronic illness community and constantly helping others despite being incredibly sick. Please help us make sure they are safe and cared for during this time.
venmo: @KeilaniSebastian
ko-fi: whangspangle"

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Teal graphic with yellow text and book cover. “Young at Heart Book Club, August Book: Ida in the Middle by Nora Lester Murad (link to join in bio)"

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Jeremy 📚 @jdkizzle.bsky.social · Jul 29

Hey #booksky please consider donating and/or sharing! Michael is a great person who is constantly and consistently showing up for the bookish community. If you are able, let's show him some love and be there for him like he is there for so many others 🫶🏽🫂

Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jul 26

If you can help financially please do. @michaellaborn.bsky.social does so much for this community. Let’s show up for him.

www.gofundme.com/f/aid-michae... Fundraiser for Michael LaBorn by Dominique Burleson : Aid Michael LaBorn in Overcoming Family Hardship

Donate to Aid Michael LaBorn in Overcoming Family Hardship, organized by Dominique Burleson

Hey y'all. My name is Dominique Burleson — many of you know me… Dominique Burleson needs your support for Aid Michael LaBorn in Overcoming Family Hardship

www.gofundme.com

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Author Maria J. Hart 🍉🐺🩸📚 @mariajhart.bsky.social · Jul 26

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Chel | Ink Drinker 📚 @unboundbibliophile.bsky.social · Jul 26

If you're on my side of booktok or booksky you'll know who @michaellaborn.bsky.social is. If you've got extra cash on hand please consider donating. If you don't have cash but still want to help please repost this 🩵

gofund.me/99de6530

Donate to Aid Michael LaBorn in Overcoming Family Hardship, organized by Dominique Burleson

Hey y'all. My name is Dominique Burleson — many of you know me… Dominique Burleson needs your support for Aid Michael LaBorn in Overcoming Family Hardship

gofund.me

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jul 26

If you can help financially please do. @michaellaborn.bsky.social does so much for this community. Let’s show up for him.

www.gofundme.com/f/aid-michae... Fundraiser for Michael LaBorn by Dominique Burleson : Aid Michael LaBorn in Overcoming Family Hardship

Donate to Aid Michael LaBorn in Overcoming Family Hardship, organized by Dominique Burleson

Hey y'all. My name is Dominique Burleson — many of you know me… Dominique Burleson needs your support for Aid Michael LaBorn in Overcoming Family Hardship

www.gofundme.com

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy Disability Pride Month! discord.gg/5hDYNcnxr9

Teal graphic with yellow text and book cover. “Young at Heart Book Club, July Book: The Secret Summer Promise by Keah Brown (link to join in bio)"

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Dani Finn 🏳️‍⚧️ 📚 @danifinnwrites.bsky.social · Jul 4

It’s Bluesky.

Treat yourself.

Reskeet yourself.

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Winona's Indie Bookshop @wvsindiebookshop.bsky.social · Jun 27

Help keep the Interviews with Indie Authors Podcast and Newspaper afloat this summer season. My goal is to reach 10, $5 subscribers! If not, don't forget to subscribe for free so you never miss an interview with your next favorite indie author.

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 26

Happy Anniversary!!!

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Virgil Casper 🏳️‍⚧️💫💕 @vcyarr.bsky.social · Jun 26

Less than 50 followers away from 4k! If you wanna support a queer BIPOC artist and aspiring author, I'd love to reach my goal today on my anniversary ♡♡♡

#pridemonth #booksky #writingcommunity #writersky #authorsky #artsky

Virgil Casper 🏳️‍⚧️💫💕 @vcyarr.bsky.social · Jun 26

Happy Anniversary to me and my husband!!! Four years ago, i made the best decision of my life. ♡♡♡

I love this man with all my soul. He's the best thing to ever happen to me. No matter what we go thru together, its always worth it with a man like him. 💖💍

#pridemonth #t4t 🏳️‍🌈✨️🏳️‍⚧️

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thank you @simonteen for these arcs! #SimonTeenInfluencer #KingOfTheNeuroVerse #TheMossBook #GirlsWhoPlayDeadBook

Wood panel background with the books in line diagonally: The Moss by Lisa Lueddecke, Girls Who Play Dead by Joelle Wellington, and King of the Neuro Verse by Idris Goodwin

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 24

Anyone else forget this app exists sometimes? 😂 Anyway, hi friends!

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 24

5 hours left to vote and we have a tie! Come break it.

Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 24

Come join us over on Discord. We've got 23 hours left to vote! discord.gg/5hDYNcnxr9

Teal graphic, yellow text (Young at heart book club, Time to vote for our March book! Link to Join in bio) Four book covers: Breathe and Count Back from Ten, Disability Visibility (for young readers), The Secret Summer Promise, and Unbroken

Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 24

Come join us over on Discord. We've got 23 hours left to vote! discord.gg/5hDYNcnxr9

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 23

Love it!

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 22

Thank you @penguinteen.bsky.social #PenguinTeenPartner

Wood panel background, with a copy of the book An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 22

“An emotional and thrilling follow up to the award-winning novel, A Circle of Stars. A Sky So Hollow has more adventure, more magic, and more monsters. Coming July 7th!”

Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 22

It’s here! Thank you so much @craigmontgomery.bsky.social !!! I am so exited to read A Sky So Hollow (out July 7th) !!!

Wood panel background, two books, A Circle of Stars and A Sky So Hollow by Craig Montgomery

Wood panel background, the book A Sky So Hollow, with character art, astrology themed stickers and charms.

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 10

Join us for the #ReadMoreDiverseNonFiction challenge! This month's read-along prompt is very timely. @amandadevoursbooks.bsky.social @alicia-ann-reads.bsky.social

Black and white graphic, with a city block on the bottom. Text: "Read-A-Long with us! What we're reading: Solito by Javier Zamora. When we're reading it: June. Themes covered: Bonus prompt 6: Immigration. #ReadMoreDiverseNonFiction Join the Storygraph challenge!

Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 3

discord.gg/5hDYNcnxr9

Teal graphic with yellow text and book cover. “Young at Heart Book Club, June Book: The Vanquishers by Kalynn Bayron (link to join in bio)"

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 1

This cover!!!

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Michelle_My_Belle_Reads @michelle-my-belle.bsky.social · Jun 1

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