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NYT bestselling author of 80+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Coming soon: KEEP THE GHOST LIGHT ON
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@katemessner.comTeacher & librarian friends! May I suggest slipping HISTORY SMASHERS: SALEM WITCH TRIALS into your October book talks? (I'm not above using Spooky Season to teach a little history!) bookshop.org/p/books/hist...
@katemessner.comHappy book birthday!
@cindysykang.bsky.socialReposted by @katemessner.com📚 Happy Book Birthday 🥳 to THE KIMCHI FRIDGE, written by Tina Cho, illustrated by me, published by Little Bee Books! 🥬❤️
I’m so happy that the readers can finally meet Mina and her family!
@katemessner.comI'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
@katemessner.comAlso, what's the book & when does it come out?
@katemessner.comTwo suggestionsi from someone who's done lots of preorder campaigns: 1. Partner with an indie - they can take orders, ship the one copy to the purchaser, and donate the others to local schools OR 2. Make a google form where people can send info & submit the receipt. Easier than juggling emails.
@katemessner.comSome fun news about the musical adaptation of ALL THE ANSWERS I've been working on with composer Haley Bennett & director Amy Anders Corcoran... Our creative team has been invited to be part of the Songwriters Showcase at @namt.org's Festival of New Musicals at New World Stages next month!
@katemessner.comAlso the power of state book award lists! I love how these lists encourage readers to sample new kinds of stories!
@katemessner.comHey, friends! Many of us had planned to be at the Chappaqua Book Fest today, but organizers had to cancel due to weather. It's sad news that also has financial implications (there are expenses even when the event doesn't happen). Want to join me & donate to help out? www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
@katemessner.comOur Richardson Reads One Book event made it into @publisherswkly.bsky.social! I love that the event organizers chose to have me in conversation with their assistant fire chief to talk about Finn's story and the impact PTSD has on first responders' families. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
@cynleitichsmith.bsky.socialReposted by @katemessner.comIt's the 5th anniversary of Heartdrum, an acclaimed imprint featuring heartfelt, groundbreaking & unexpected books highlighting the present & future of Native peoples & strength of young Indigenous heroes. We've published nearly 50 books with more to come! #KidLit @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social
@katemessner.comOne of the host schools for my KEEP THE GHOST LIGHT ON book tour has just informed me that they'd like to hold their event in their town's spooky old theater instead of at school and I could not possibly be more delighted by this development.
@katemessner.comThe picture book I'm most excited about this fall comes out next week! HERE COMES THE BAND by Shadra Strickland and John Holyfield is full of all the life and joy you need right now. And this cover makes me smile every time I see it. bookshop.org/p/books/here...
@philbildner.bsky.socialReposted by @katemessner.com** Cover Reveal -- I NEED MY LEWIS **
@laurelsnyder.bsky.social and @verabrosgol.bsky.social
have a delightful new picture book coming out in March.
Be sure to check out the cover reveal and cool interview over on our Substack.
@katemessner.comIt was Neon Day at the Texas school I visited yesterday. Clearly I did not get the memo. (I had an amazing day with these Lone Star readers, though! ❤️)
@katemessner.comThank you so much!
@katemessner.comLove getting feedback from readers as we decide on the next topics for the HISTORY SMASHERS series! #staytuned
@katemessner.comAnother rec for Spooky Season - Tiffany Jackson's GHOST IN THE NIGHT is a great one for your upper-elementary & MS readers who are asking for ghost stories and/or murder mysteries! bookshop.org/p/books/ghos...
@katemessner.comLook, I know it's not October yet, but I'd argue it's never too early to recommend books for Spooky Season. I'm starting with one for the littles - they can practice being brave with @traceybaptiste.bsky.social & Amber Ren's LOOKING FOR A JUMBIE! bookshop.org/p/books/look...
@katemessner.comIf you want to start reading KEEP THE GHOST LIGHT ON for Spooky Season (and write some spooky scenes of your own, too!) just pre-order from @bookstoreplus.bsky.social & you'll get an email from me on 10/1 with the first 40 pages & a virtual writing workshop! www.thebookstoreplus.com/item/R888A8P...
