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Author of books for kids and their adults: SAME PAGE, HIDDEN TRUTHS, DEAR STUDENT, FINDING PERFECT, GIVE AND TAKE, SMART COOKIE, ALMOST TRUE (2027). Rep'd by Andrea Cascardi at Transatlantic. https://linktr.ee/ellyswartz

Elly Swartz

Jasmine Warga and I started revising the third draft of P.S. Are We Friends Now? today! I love working on this book with Jasmine!

Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Her book Same Page was just named a Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable! It is a story about the fight against a middle school book ban. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

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John Schu

Wow! Thank you @katemessner.com for this wonderful blurb of ALMOST TRUE! Honored that you loved my story. That you connected with its heart and its surprising twists. With heaps of gratitude and so much respect, thank you, my friend! @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

"Grace Millstein is a talented songwriter and guitar player with a beautiful voice. She is a loving big sister, and a kind friend with a generous heart." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...

Friends, ALMOST TRUE arcs are here! And they are beautiful!!🥹 Follow along for… Arc GIVEAWAY! Discussion questions! Teachers Guide! Fun facts! I can’t wait to share this story with you! @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

"Jen Bricking’s cover illustration and Michelle Cunningham’s cover design for Almost True are magical." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...

SAME PAGE was named a Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable! I’m honored. I’m crying and dancing and crying while dancing! SAME PAGE is my 6th book. My 1st shiny sticker. Dreams do come true. Grateful! @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Cover Reveal: Almost True by @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social Illustrator Credit: Jen Bricking Designer Credit: Michelle Cunningham Interview: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...

Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Elly Swartz is the award-winning author of seven middle grade novels: Finding Perfect, Smart Cookie, Give and Take, Dear Student, Hidden Truths, Same Page & Almost True. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

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Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social! Hidden Truths received starred reviews from Kirkus & School Library Journal, was a Kirkus Best Books of 2023, an Amazon Best Book for November, & an Amazon Editors’ pick. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Dear Reader, We wrote a middle-grade book together!!! A story that is filled with things we love and care about. A story with secrets, but also with lots of light. A story we wrote in a very unique way. Love, Jasmine Warga and John Schu www.instagram.com/p/DVKLw87jlW...