Friends, I won't be here anymore. You can find me on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook under the same handle (kaaauthor).
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Some numbers & links for folks who need them:
@TrevorProject Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386
@MigrantFreedom Detention Hotline: 9233#
Nat'l Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
@PPFA: plannedparenthood.org/
@AbortionFunds: abortionfunds.org/
Stand tall and reach deep. ❤️
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Well, this is absolutely incredible. #Animorphs 🐻
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Here's the full text of the letter posted below:
Hi, it’s me, Katherine: Parent. Children’s author. Murderer. Child abuser.
In 1979, I had a safe and legal abortion in Texas.
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"I lay in bed for two solid days and cried so much my eyes swelled shut."
If you haven't been following the wave of harassment against librarians, this piece will get you up to speed. codastory.com/rewriting-hist…
And be sure to follow @FReadomFighters for ways to support librarians.
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ARC giveaway! 🐶💛 I have ten (signed!) advance copies of THE ONE AND ONLY BOB burning a hole in my desk... RT and follow me here, and you could win one! I'll choose random winners and contact them directly tomorrow, March 26, at 5 PM PT. 📚 #giveaway #TheOneAndOnlyBob #mglit
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Little-known fact: I almost gave up when I was writing IVAN. I remember standing over my trash can, trying to decide whether I should throw the manuscript away.
If you trust in your story, persist. It's worth the effort. ❤️
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Today's the day! 🦍📽️ The @IvanMovie is now streaming on @disneyplus.
To celebrate, I'm giving away a classroom set of 24 IVAN paperbacks (w/ signed bookplates!) to a US educator who RTs this. I'll notify a random winner on 8/24 at 2 PM PT.
Good luck, and enjoy the film! ❤️
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For many years, readers have asked me to write a book about Ivan's good friend, Bob. I’m delighted to share that Bob is getting his very own story—watch my video interview with @MrSchuReads to learn about THE ONE AND ONLY BOB! 🐶🦍🐘 mrschureads.blogspot.com/201… #TheOneAndOnlyBob
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#ANIMORPHS has found the perfect home.
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This book was published seven years ago today. Thank you to everyone who has ever picked up Ivan's story, shared it with friends, or read it aloud to students. It's been a wonderful journey! 🦍🍃
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Book giveaway! 💙🦦
I'm giving away five signed copies of my newest #mglit novel, #Odder. RT and follow me for a chance to win one. Tag your otter half for a bonus entry.
I'll choose and notify 5 random winners on February 2 at 2 PM PT. #mglit @MacKidsBooks
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I’ve been so honored and touched to hear from members of the trans community over the last several days. Knowing that my books mattered to you means more than I can say. (1/2)
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An open letter to Brian Murphy, CEO of #HarperCollins
Re: #HCPonstrike @hcpunion
We’ll keep this brief. Pretty sure your inbox is overflowing these days.
We’ve both had the privilege of being longtime authors with HarperCollins. (1/6)
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Twenty-five years ago this month, Michael and I published #Animorphs: THE INVASION. Needless to say, we had no idea what kind of strange and humbling and wonderful ride awaited us.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for reading. ❤️🦎 #Animorphs25
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The @IvanMovie is out in three weeks! To celebrate, I'm giving away one signed, personalized movie tie-in edition of the book every day until the film is released. 🦍📚📽️
RT + follow for a chance to win this week! I'll choose 7 random winners on July 30 at 2 PM PT. #mglit
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Last month, my nonfiction IVAN picture book was rereleased with a great new cover. Today, I'm giving away three signed copies. 🦍🌸
RT and follow for a chance to win! I'll choose and notify three random winners tomorrow, July 22, at 2 PM PT. 🍃
#TheOneAndOnlyIvan #kidlit
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So happy to share this news: Ivan is coming back for one last adventure—his biggest yet.
THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY is out May 7, 2024. 🦍❤️
You can preorder here: harpercollins.com/products/u…
Or order a @BNBuzz exclusive edition here: barnesandnoble.com/w/unti-ka…
@HarperChildrens #mglit
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It’s easy for me to be a “the glass is half empty & also leaking” type.
But I'm heartened to see so many good people standing up for justice & truth. Saying that Black lives matter. That trans rights are human rights.
You reaffirm my faith in humanity. I'm so grateful for you.
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If you've preordered the audiobook of THE ONE AND ONLY BOB, you may have noticed that the narrator has been listed as "TBD."
I can confirm that the book is read by ... 🥁🥁🥁 @DannyDeVito! 🐶
He plays Bob in the IVAN movie, and I'm so, so thrilled. harpercollins.com/9780063012…
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Wearing a mask not only keeps the one and only YOU safe—it protects everyone around you, too. 💕🦍🐕
#KidlitForMasks #MasksSaveLives
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I often hear from young writers looking for advice. Here's something it took me a while to learn: I never write anything good on the first try. For me, it's all about persistence—writing something lousy, knowing it's lousy, and slowly fixing it. Writing *is* rewriting. Chins up!
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Educator giveaway! Win a signed classroom set of my new #mglit novel, #Odder. 💙🦦
🌊 RT and follow to enter.
🤿 Tag an educator friend for an extra entry.
🦈 I'll choose and notify a random winner tomorrow, 10/25. Books will ship mid-November!
@MacKidsBooks
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I'm giving away a personalized pre-order copy of ODDER from my local indie, @ChildrensBW_LA.
RT & follow to enter! I'll pick a random winner on 8/8.
If it's not your week, I'll be doing the same thing each Saturday until the book's release. Or should that be Sotterday? 🦦💙
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Teachers & librarians, I have 100 of these fabulous #wishtree-inspired #AllAreWelcomeHere window clings that I'd like to give away. For a chance to win one for your classroom, please RT this tweet by 5 p.m. PT tomorrow, September 18th. I'll reach out to the winners directly.
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Ivan died seven years ago today. I think about him often. Sometimes I'm sad that he was made to endure so much. But today I'm so glad that he was able to spend many happy years with Jodi Carrigan and the wonderful team at Zoo Atlanta.
🎨: @gBrianKaras, from the IVAN picture book
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Thank you for this. I’m the parent of a trans woman, age 20, and I’m grateful for your powerful words.
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#Animorphs news: The graphic novelization of THE INVASION comes out Oct. 6. It’s a gorgeous, full-color adaptation by the talented @chrisgrine, and Michael and I are so excited to see the series come to life.
First look is up at @TheAVClub: aux.avclub.com/animorphs-com… @GraphixBooks
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Honestly, I don’t know the answer. I just know that right now I’m tired, like many of us are. And so very angry.
I’ll always love you, Texas. Even if you don’t love me back.
But damn. What’s happened to y’all?
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"Trees have a rather complicated relationship with people, after all. One minute you’re hugging us. The next minute you’re turning us into tables and tongue depressors."
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Today (and all days, really) let's focus on the hugging. Happy Earth Day, everyone.
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Ivan, Bob and Ruby say: Be a hero! #StayHomeSaveLives! #AuthorsTakeAction #TakeShelterInBooks #kidlit #mglit
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The @IvanMovie debuts in two weeks! I'm giving away seven signed, personalized copies of the movie tie-in edition this week. RT and follow for a chance to win one! I'll choose seven random winners and notify them on August 13 at 2 PM PT. 🦍🍿 #TheOneAndOnlyIvan #mglit
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Teachers, I'm giving away one signed (personalized, if you want!) set of #SometimesYouFly as an end-of-year classroom present to you & your students. 🌼☀️
RT to enter. I'll choose + notify a random winner on 5/18 at 2 PM PT. US educators only. @HMHKids @jblackreinhardt #kidlit
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I get a lot of Qs about how to be a writer. My answer: If you write, you’re a writer. You don’t need to be published to say that. If you want to be a *published* writer, the key is persistence. I became a writer in grade 4; I wasn’t published till my mid-30s. Keep at it, friends.
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"I can’t tell you my last name. It would be too dangerous. The Controllers are everywhere. Everywhere. And if they knew my full name, they could find me and my friends, and then . . . well, let’s just say I don’t want them to find me."
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#Animorphs #mglit #throwback
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A favorite from last year. If you need a last-minute Halloween costume, I highly recommend calling four fellow procrastinators ASAP. #Animorphs
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The @IvanMovie trailer is here! I've been so impressed watching the Disney team and fabulous cast bring Ivan's story to life. Can't wait to share the movie with you all on August 14. @HarperChildrens @disneyplus
“We’re family. We’re in this together.” The One and Only Ivan is streaming exclusively on #DisneyPlus starting August 14. Follow @IvanMovie for more!
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Obviously, we are thrilled by this news. @michaelgrantbks and I couldn’t be happier that @Scholastic and the amazing Erik Feig at @Picturestart are coming together to bring #ANIMORPHS to life on the big screen!
'Animorphs,' the massively popular kids book series from the 90s, is being adapted for the screen thr.cm/zpHE1Zi
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It's a great time to be an #Animorphs fan.
The full series is now available as audiobooks, with the Megamorphs & Chronicles books still being released.
And I'm really looking forward to @chrisgrine's graphic novel adaptation of book four... and book five... and book six. 🧊🐬
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To celebrate 25 years of #Animorphs, I'm giving away 3 copies of @chrisgrine's adaptation of THE INVASION, signed by Michael & me. 🐕🦎🐅
RT to enter. Share a favorite ANI moment for a bonus entry.
I'll choose random winners on 6/15 at 12 PM PT.
@GraphixBooks #Animorphs25
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Book giveaway! 🌳🦨
I'm giving away three signed copies of the special paperback edition of #wishtree. RT and follow me for a chance to win one. Share your wish for the world for a bonus entry.
I'll choose and notify 3 random winners on 7/18 at 2 PM PT. #mglit @MacKidsBooks
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One thousand times over: School librarians matter. They spread the love of storytelling. They put The Right Book into the hands of reluctant readers. They inspire future authors, illustrators, and critical thinkers. Support these leaders who support our children. nitter.app/SherriRinker/status/97…
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For over 30 years, I’ve been writing books for children—including a series called Animorphs, which I co-authored with my husband, Michael Grant. Books about tolerance & freedom & kindness. Books with queer kids & POC kids & kids (and animals) who threaten the status quo.
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✨Class set giveaway!✨
Teachers, I'm giving away 25 signed copies of my novel, THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY, and I'd love to send them to your classroom. 🦍🐕🐘
RT + follow to for a chance to win!
I'll notify a random winner this Tuesday, 8/27. @HarperChildrens
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Giveaway for educators! Each week, I'll be giving away five $100 gift cards to some of my favorite indie bookstores. First up? @greenbeanbooks, @wcfbook, & @lilshopostories
RT & follow for a chance to win! I'll notify the 5 random winners on 4/17 at 5 PM PT. US educators only.
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Teachers, are you reading #TheOneAndOnlyBob with your class? The lovely team at @HarperChildrens created these Zoom backgrounds just for you! #mglit
Art by the one and only Patricia Castelao. 🎨
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Eight years to the day since this book came into the world. I never could have imagined the outpouring of love and empathy.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has read or shared Ivan's story. You inspire me more than you know. ❤️
#TheOneAndOnlyIvan #mglit
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"Look, nobody's ever accused me of being a good dog.
I bark at empty air. I eat cat litter. I roll in garbage to enhance my aroma.
I harass innocent squirrels. I hog the couch. I lick myself in the presence of company.
I'm no saint, okay?"
🐶💛
#TheOneAndOnlyBob #NineMoreDays
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ICYMI: Starting next month, the first eight #Animorphs books will be released as audiobooks. They're available now for pre-order on platforms like Audible, Google Play, and Libro.fm. Such a joy to see the series taking on new life.
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Utterly surreal and humbling beyond belief. Dame Helen Mirren and Danny DeVito? Alongside the absolutely stellar existing team? I’m awestruck.
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#Animorphs giveaway! 🐕🦎🐅 I have a hardcover and a paperback of the new graphic novel of THE INVASION, and I'd love to send one to you. Signed by Michael & me (alas, not by @chrisgrine)!
RT to enter. I'll choose & notify 2 random winners Monday, 10/26 at 2 PM PT. #mglit
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Teachers! I'm giving away a signed, personalized class set of the new paperback edition of #wishtree, which includes a letter from me, discussion questions, and more. ❤️🌳
RT + follow for a chance to win for your classroom! I'll pick a random winner this Wednesday, 4/26.
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Teachers, you are my heroes, my rock stars, and my reason to hope. Your posts and stories inspire me every day. Wishing you all a wonderful #WorldTeachersDay, and an equally wonderful school year.
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A Valentine's treat for #Animorphs fans! 🦎
I'm giving away 3 copies of @chrisgrine's adaptation of THE INVASION, signed by Michael & me.
RT + follow to enter
Bonus entry: Reply with the 1st morph you'd acquire!
Ends 2/14 @ 2 PM PT. Thanks for being the best fandom ever. ❤️
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Educators! 🍏📚 I'm giving away 5 $100 gift cards to a few of my favorite indie bookstores. RT and follow me for a chance to win one. I'll choose random winners and contact them on 5/29 at 2 PM PT. US educators only.
This week's stores: @Powells, @AndersonsBkshp, @Copperfields
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But I just cannot be in a state where my daughter is not safe. A state where women have no control over their own bodies.
Boycotts have a mixed history of effectiveness. And where do we draw the line, when red state after red state challenges our rights?
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One more week until the @IvanMovie hits @disneyplus! To help celebrate, I'm giving away 7 more signed, personalized copies of the movie tie-in edition. RT + follow for a chance to win! I'll choose 7 random winners and notify them on August 20 at 2 PM PT. 🦍📽️ #TheOneAndOnlyIvan
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I still keep this piece of paper in my desk—for a while, I was convinced that IVAN was the worst idea ever. My hard-won advice for aspiring writers: If you're passionate about the story you're telling and find yourself asking a similar question, the answer is likely "no."
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“They think I'm too old to cause trouble. Old age is a powerful disguise.”
🐘🌿🦍
#TheOneandOnlyIvan #mglit
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I'd like to take the opportunity to shout out some of my favorite trans-led charities and allies:
@TransEquality
@TransLifeline
@Mermaids_Gender
@TWOCCNYC
@Genderintell
@TrevorProject
I know this can be a hard time of year. Remember, every one of you is needed and loved. ❤️
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Dear teachers, I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that I see your posts every day. They always bring me a lot of joy. I hope you're all enjoying your summers, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on ENDLING #1, if it happens to be on your summer reading list.
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It's another "Sotterday" giveaway! 🦦
I'm giving away a signed, personalized pre-order copy of ODDER each week until the book's release on 9/20. RT this post + follow me for a chance to win this week's copy!
I'll pick a random winner on 8/22. Good luck! @MacKidsBooks #mglit
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US educators, I'm giving away 5 $100 gift cards to some of my favorite indie bookstores. This week: @bookpassage, @bankstreetbooks, & @BookPeople. 📚
For a chance to win one, follow me & RT this tweet. I'll choose and contact random winners—US educators only—on 6/12 at 2 PM PT.
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The fifth #Animorphs graphic novel comes out next month... and book six is hot on its heels! 🪰
Check out @chrisgrine's cover for THE CAPTURE, coming to bookstores March 4, 2025. Michael and I can't wait. ❤️ @GraphixBooks
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Last call! ✨📚 US educators, I have 4 more $100 indie bookstore gift cards up for grabs. Follow me and RT this tweet for a chance to win one for your classroom or library! I'll contact 4 random winners on 6/26 at 2 PM PT. US only.
The stores:
@ChildrensBW_LA, @quailridgebooks
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US educators, I'm giving away five $100 gift cards to some of my favorite indie bookstores. ✏️📚 Follow me and RT this tweet for a chance to win one! I'll contact five random winners on 6/19 at 2 PM PT.
This week's stores: @BankStreetBooks, @BooksIncEvents, @BlueWillowBooks
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"This is what the censors refuse to grasp: Librarians are not trying to force your children to read material you don’t want them to read. They are ... upholding the constitutional promise of access to information for all." #UniteAgainstBookBans #FReadom
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Nestled among @Disney’s Star Wars and Marvel and Pixar news this morning, there was a very exciting date: On August 14, 2020, our favorite silverback is coming to the silver screen. 🦍🍃🖍️ #TheOneandOnlyIvan
variety.com/2019/film/news/d…
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We urge you to repair this breach between HC and the creative community. Do it before Christmas and it will go a long way toward reassuring writers and agents that HarperCollins is a place where we want our work to go.
Respectfully,
Katherine Applegate
Michael Grant
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Most of them are out of print. But I've heard that folks have pretty good luck tracking down used copies on Biblio, Powell's, eBay, etc. Thanks for reading!
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Two decades and a handful of years ago, Michael and I were deep into planning #Animorphs. But we needed some interesting alien species to spruce things up.
We'd been freelancing a lot, so tax season was often stressful. Anyhow, happy birthday, Taxxons. 😂
🎨: @chrisgrine
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The @IvanMovie starts streaming this Friday!
I like to picture us all tuning in together—one big, happy virtual theater. And since we're all staying in, we all get the best seats in the house. What's your favorite movie-watching spot? 🦍🍿
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This book turns two today. I never could have imagined the outpouring of empathy, compassion, and love that it has received. Thank you, welcomers—whenever I find myself tending towards despair, you give me a powerful jolt of hope. #wishtree
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Educator giveaway, take 3! 📚✨ Each week, I'm giving 5 US educators a $100 gift card to one of my favorite indie bookstores. RT & follow for a chance to win one. I'll notify the random winners on 5/1 at 2 PM PT.
This week's stores: @BookbugKzoo, @BooksofWonder, @politicsprose!
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Educator giveaway, round 2! 🍎📚 Each week, I'm giving 5 US educators a $100 gift card to one of my favorite indie bookstores. RT & follow for a chance to win! I'll notify the 5 random winners on 4/24 at 5 PM PT.
This week: @lilshopostories, @Onceuponatimebk, @FlyingPigBooks
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Pleased to share that #wishtree arrives in paperback in January, sporting this gorgeous new cover. @minitreehouse, you continue to amaze me. us.macmillan.com/books/97812…
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In 2016, my daughter transitioned to female, after much consideration and with remarkable courage.
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Educator giveaway! I have a class set of THIS IS A SCHOOL, written by the incredible @MrSchuReads and illustrated by @VeronicaJArt. I'd love to send it to your classroom. 🎒❤️
RT to enter. I'll randomly choose a winner and notify them this Friday, 11/18.
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This sweet smile is haunting me. What is wrong with you people?
1. Nex Benedict matters
Nex was a 16-year-old and non-binary
Nex was brutally beaten a high school bathroom in Oklahoma
The school did not call an ambulance or the police
Instead, Nex was suspended
Nex died the next day
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Note the date change below, IVAN fans! The @IvanMovie will now start streaming on August 21. 🦍🍿📽️
Ivan, a philosophical sort, would probably say that good things are worth the wait. I'm so excited to share this with you all. ❤️
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The first two #Animorphs audiobooks are out today! Listeners, I hope you love getting to know Jake and Rachel.
You can order them here:
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play.google.com/store/audiob…
libro.fm/audiobooks/97813386…
The only downside: No lenticular covers. So here you go.
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3️⃣ weeks until the @IvanMovie debuts on @disneyplus! I'm giving away seven more signed, personalized copies of the movie tie-in edition this week. RT and follow for a chance to win one! I'll choose and contact 7 winners at random on August 6 at 2 PM PT. 🦍🍿 #TheOneAndOnlyIvan
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I'm so happy that the #Animorphs Megamorphs and Chronicles books are getting the audiobook treatment with the same amazing cast that read the main series.
THE ANDALITE'S GIFT and THE ANDALITE CHRONICLES are out now on @librofm and other platforms, with more on the way. ❤️
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Today, Bob's story is yours to read. He's had a tough life. And he doesn't really get the whole "man's best friend" thing.
But he's got tiny-mutt swagger and a good-dog heart. He was a joy to write. Happy reading!
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#TheOneAndOnlyBob #mglit
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#KidLit giveaway for educators! 📚🍎 I'm giving away a classroom set of THIS IS A SCHOOL, the new picture book from @MrSchuReads and @VeronicaJArt. Mr. Schu will sign and personalize bookplates for your students!
RT to enter. I'll choose a random winner on 3/28 at 2 PM PT. ❤️
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43 years later, a Texas woman named Lizelle Herrera was indicted for murder in connection with the “death of an individual through a self-induced abortion.” (The charges were dropped. The threat was not.)
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Giveaway! To celebrate last week's big news, I dug up a signed copy of THE INVASION I'd love to send you. 🐕🦎🐅
1⃣RT
2⃣Follow me + @picturestart
3⃣Comment your favorite character for an extra entry
I'll choose a random winner tomorrow, 6/28, at 2 PM PT.
#Animorphs #mglit
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Book giveaway! 🦍🐕
I'd like to send this signed, hardcover "Ivan & Friends" box set to a classroom, library, or nightstand near you.
RT to enter. I'll choose and notify a winner at random tomorrow, 11/20, at 2 PM PT. #mglit #TheOneAndOnlyIvan
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It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Stan The Dog today. He died peacefully in his mom’s arms at the ripe old age of we’re-not-really-sure-but-at-least-16. (1/7)
ALT Stan The Dog, noted cat food thief, resting a paw on a copy of THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN. Stan was the inspiration for the character Bob, and greatly delayed the completion of the manuscript by sitting on my lap as I was trying to type.
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Ani fans, the full-color graphic novelization of THE INVASION comes out in one month! @chrisgrine did a masterful job with the adaptation.
Which scene are you most excited to see in graphic novel form? #Animorphs 🐕🦎🐅
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That's a series wrap on #Animorphs audiobooks—THE ELLIMIST CHRONICLES is out today. 💙
Michael and I are so grateful to the amazing cast for bringing these books to life, and particularly to our six incredible leads.
Check out the full series here: libro.fm/search?q=Animorphs&…
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There's no place as magical as the children's section of a bookstore. Which #mglit books have you read and loved lately?
📍@ParnassusBooks1
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