WritersRumpus

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[Spooky Middle Grade @spookymgbooks]

At @spookymgbooks, we firmly believe spooky books should be enjoyed all year long. But even we can admit there’s something a little extra special about reading a them when the days grow colder. Here are top picks for this year’s spooky season. https://t.co/gPjlhIjvY1

[Sarah Allen (MONSTER TREE out now!) @SarahAllenBooks]

As we welcome October in, check out this awesome article by my friend @joshwhowrites about why spooky books are perfect for bridging that MG-YA gap. https://t.co/BPi2VcGiLf

[Josh Roberts, Author of THE WITCHES OF WILLOW COVE @joshwhowrites]

It's October, and that means it's officially spooky season! In this guest post for Teen Librarian Toolbox, I'm sharing my thoughts about why upper middle grade #horror books are the perfect bridge between #mglit and #ya.

https://t.co/u6OIJI9r3N

[Josh Roberts, Author of THE WITCHES OF WILLOW COVE @joshwhowrites]

“Filled with spooky moments and truths about friendships and break ups, [THE CURSE OF WILLOW COVE] is the perfect story for anyone who loves a good mystery full of creepy adventures.” — @allymalinenko, author of Ghost Girl and This Appearing House

** ON SALE 10/8/24! **

[Josh Roberts, Author of THE WITCHES OF WILLOW COVE @joshwhowrites]

Thrilled and honored to share this blurb from @Lora013 for THE CURSE OF WILLOW COVE, on sale October 8 and available for pre-order right now wherever books are sold! #mglit #spookymg #middlegradebooks

[Josh Roberts, Author of THE WITCHES OF WILLOW COVE @joshwhowrites]

My new book comes out next month and to celebrate we're giving away 10 copies on Goodreads! THE CURSE OF WILLOW COVE is the standalone sequel to THE WITCHES OF WILLOW COVE, "a delightfully spooky page-turner" (Kirkus Starred Review) for tweens and teens. https://t.co/13rTwBuUnP

[Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @HMargitich]

On @WritersRumpus, I’m sharing some incredible new children’s books by Matt Lamothe and Jenny Volvovski that document the lives of real children and their families. You don’t want to miss it! @ChronicleKids #nffest #kidlit #amreading #amreadingmg
https://t.co/jndNQcEb6Q

[Jackie Azúa Kramer @JackieKramer422]

It’s a book birthday for my latest picture book
I AM SALSA illustrated by @elisachavarri🥳

I AM SALSA is based on my childhood memories and awkwardness of learning to dance.

Get your salsa on is a story about family, music, and the instruments and culture of salsa💃🏻💃💃🏻

[📚 Jolene Gutiérrez--writer & librarian 📚 @writerjolene]

I'm honored to be part of a discussion about writing partnerships/coauthorship with @sara_h_ackerman, @kirsticall, and @valerie_bolling in the 12x12 community next Monday evening, 7:30pm ET/5:30pm MT.

#webinar #kidlit #12x12PB #picturebooks #amwriting #writingcommunity

[KidLitCollective @KidLitCollectiv]

It’s National #ReadaBookDay! Check out our members’ beautiful books--whether you love #fiction or #nonfiction, #picturebooks or #chapterbooks, you’ll find something here. What are you reading?
#teachers #librarians #parents #amreading #kidlit #kidlitart

[Marcia Strykowski @MarciaStry]

ROLLER BOY Goodreads Giveaway is happening right now! Two paperback copies up for grabs—Good Luck! https://t.co/WkRHvQvm5Z #Giveaway #middlegradefiction @Fitzroy_Books @RegalHouse1 #kidlit

[Josh Roberts, Author of THE WITCHES OF WILLOW COVE @joshwhowrites]

Advanced Reader Copies are here! If you’re on my ARC list, expect to receive your review copy in the mail soon. THE CURSE OF WILLOW COVE goes on sale on October 8 and is now available for pre-order wherever books are sold. https://t.co/l5E9MDOeL4

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@GroundwoodBooks @HouseofAnansi

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Check out this amazing interview with Terry Farish, coauthor of GO NOW, an important and powerful new novel. @GroundwoodBooks https://t.co/APcnJ4PHVe

[12 x 12 Challenge @12x12Challenge]

FREE Book Chat coming Wednesday, August 7th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT!

Want to learn how a #picturebook draft becomes a book? #12x12PB member Casey Robinson will share her journey to publication for her #picturebook, SMALL THINGS MENDED.

https://t.co/AwhPxlFmkG

#amwriting

[Cathy Stefanec Ogren @CathySOgren]

A successful Saturday book launch @BookeryMHT for THE LITTLE RED CHAIR! @SleepingBearBks @AlexandracoArt @StormLiterary @vselvaggio1 #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart

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@CathySOgren @BookeryMHT @SleepingBearBks @AlexandracoArt @StormLiterary @vselvaggio1 Bravo!

[Carol Gordon Ekster, Children's Author @cekster]

Happy #bookbirthday to THE LITTLE RED CHAIR! Congrats to the creators. It's truly a beautiful book!

[Marcia Strykowski @MarciaStry]

Books for kids 8+ up in hardcover and paperback! ROLLER BOY, CALL ME AMY, AMY'S CHOICE + several anthologies that include my stories. Displayed in my favorite #vintage Humpty Dumpty bookends!🥰#kidlit #writerslife #childrensbooks #mgbooks @Fitzroy_Books @RegalHouse1 @LuminisBooks

[Mary Averling (Not Here) @maryaverling]

THE CURSE OF WILLOW COVE by @joshwhowrites (08/10/24)
THE GHOSTS OF BITTERFLY BAY by @maryaverling (02/07/25)
GHOST SCOUT'S HONOR by @careyfblankensh (01/04/25)
CHARLIE HERNANDEZ AND THE HAND OF DARKNESS by @ryancalejo (22/04/25)