I am beside myself with excitement. I have written (and re-written) my Printz acceptance speech, I’ve bought a dressy thing (for the first time in years) and I am chomping at the bit to go to the Chicago.
Will you be there? Come find me!
@mackidssl.bsky.social
#ALA2026 #printz #kidlit #chicago
Here's a video explainer for the now THREE federal book banning bills that could impact EVERY PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE NATION.
Curious about my personal story, and how it influences my work? Check out my latest Substack, along with the best bit of writing advice I ever received (thank you, Jim Averbeck!)
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WOOT!!! Blackbird is included on @bankstreet.edu Best Children’s Books of 2025 (with a * for outstanding merit) along with a bunch of other great books. I feel so very honored and grateful to have Blackbird included. Thank you, Bank Street for this wonderful honor!
#kidlit #yabooks #bankstreet
Thank you, Marjane Satrapi, for the inspiration, understanding and wisdom you gave us.
Rest in peace.
Is it a good idea to elevate individuals to hero status in books for kids/teens, or is it more honest and inspiring to focus on the movement behind the individuals?
Read my thoughts (and those of @Yuyimorales) in my latest newsletter. Link in bio/Linktree
#herosjourney
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Includes more than 600 titles chosen by the Children’s Book Committee as the best of the best published in 2025. In choosing books for the annual list, committee members consider literary quality and ...
