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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 1d

Meet me at the Eat Local Read Local Book Sale and Festival! I'll be selling and signing books at Cascades Library (VA) on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Swing by the rear parking lot to say hi and enjoy the festivities.
More info here: library.loudoun.gov/ELRL.

@library.loudoun.gov

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 2d

I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be at this year’s Crozet Book Fest on Saturday, October 25!

If you’re attending, come say hi! I’ll be there bright and early from 9 to 10:30am for Picture Book & Pals Storytime at the Crozet Library.

🔗 www.bluebirdcrozet.com/pages/crozet...

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 5d

Signing and presenting at the Virginia Library Association Conference #VLA2025 with the best bookish people ✨

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 8d

#giveaway

Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 8d

🎉 Happy International Translation Day!! 🎉

To celebrate, I’m giving away copies of some of my latest translations. 💕

If you’d like to participate, please comment below. Winner will be chosen at random at the end of the week (Sunday, 10/5). (US addresses only)

#TranslationDay

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 10d

We’re just a few days away from the 2025 Virginia Library Association Conference 📚

Visit us at booths 202 & 204 in the Exhibit Hall for book signings, giveaways, and author visit details.

And don’t miss out on our author visit presentation on Thursday 10/2 at 4pm. See you there!

#2025VLA

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Leah Moser @leahmoserwrites.bsky.social · 11d

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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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 13d

💥 Tomorrow 💥

Interested in writing and publishing?

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

🗓️9/26 6:30 to 8pm at Birch Tree Books | Leesburg, VA

🔗 events.humanitix.com/book-writing...

Book Writing 101 Panel

Get tickets on Humanitix - Book Writing 101 Panel hosted by Birch Tree Books and Plants. Birch Tree Books and Plants, 11 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA. Friday September 26th 2025. Find event in...

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 15d

This is tomorrow!
Feel free to share 💕

People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 16d

A free chance to ask all your burning writing and publishing questions?! Yes please! @theinnerlooplit.bsky.social @thewriterscenter.bsky.social

Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 16d

Join us and bring your burning questions—we’re talking writing and publishing!

@peoplesbooktakoma.com

🔗RSVP here for free: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin...

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 16d

A free chance to ask all your burning writing and publishing questions?! Yes please! @theinnerlooplit.bsky.social @thewriterscenter.bsky.social

Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 16d

Join us and bring your burning questions—we’re talking writing and publishing!

@peoplesbooktakoma.com

🔗RSVP here for free: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin...

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 16d

Join us and bring your burning questions—we’re talking writing and publishing!

@peoplesbooktakoma.com

🔗RSVP here for free: peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/writin...

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 21d

Just in case you need another reason to read Squawk of Spanish, it’s not only #HispanicHeritageMonth but also #NationalPetBirdDay 🦜

Complement the book with fun mazes, word searches, and crafts. Check out the activity kit here:

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 21d

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 · 23d

Sunday was a blast at the Baltimore Book Festival 📚

@freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · 23d

Community is… Magic ✨

A few pics of a wonderful NYC weekend surrounded by a familia of storytellers.

Thank you to all the organizers, sponsors, and industry professionals who made this year’s @lkbfstorytellers.bsky.social conference feel like a group hug.

#lkbfstorytellers25

Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join me at the Baltimore Book Festival this Sunday, September 14.

Making a Difference Starts with Me
Sun, September 14 at 1pm
Kids Stage at 30th St (Corner of Barclay & 30)

@freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · Sep 8

A few pic from the National Book Festival 📚

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · Sep 3

Children's Book Project gives free books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life.

Please consider donating a copy of UN GRAZNIDO EN ESPAÑOL

🔗 tinyurl.com/ysckmde9

@childrensbooksf.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social

Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · Sep 2

#LatinAmericanHeritageMonth is nearby & we’re celebrating early with “Un graznido en español” by @writebetween.bsky.social & artist @rominagalotta.bsky.social

Una adorable historia que nos ayuda a sobreponernos a nuestros obstáculos y nos enseña que con amor y paciencia podemos lograr entendernos💚

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Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social · Sep 1

#BookFestival time is here!

Meet me at the #BaltimoreBookFestival in September
And at the #CrozetBookFest this October.

See here for more: www.writebetween.com/events

@freespiritbooks.bsky.social
@charlesbridge.bsky.social

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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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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

September events!

www.writebetween.com/events

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Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social · Aug 26

Believe it or not, you can be creative with your book launch. Here are some clever out-of-the-box ideas from some amazing kidlit authors. #kidlit open.substack.com/pub/melissat....

Out-of-the-Box Book Launch Ideas

You're a creative. Why not be creative with your marketing?

open.substack.com

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Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social · Aug 26

THIS THURSDAY! #AMA Can't make the live event? No worries! Recording sent out afterwards. Come hang with me! LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Aug 17

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social

#WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit

Handwritten quote on a white sheet with an illustrated face at the bottom and pink hearts around the text. The quote reads:
"If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting."
— Liana Brooks

Illustration and lettering by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. A paintbrush lies across the page on a wooden surface.

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