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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · 16h

Educators! I'm now booking virtual and in-person school visits for spring 2026! Let's get your students excited about reading! #kidlit

Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · 17h

Books are among the most powerful tools we have to promote empathy and understanding; I'm incredibly grateful for programs like Forest of Reading, which helps spread excitement about reading and books, and I'm over the moon excited to share that Unsinkable Cayenne is a 2026 Red Maple nominee!

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · 16h

Thank you; I'm absolutely thrilled to be a part of it!

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · 17h

Books are among the most powerful tools we have to promote empathy and understanding; I'm incredibly grateful for programs like Forest of Reading, which helps spread excitement about reading and books, and I'm over the moon excited to share that Unsinkable Cayenne is a 2026 Red Maple nominee!

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · 9d

Wow! Wow! Wow! I was so incredibly honored when Coyote Queen won the High Plains International Book Awards last year; when Unsinkable Cayenne was nominated this year, I didn't dare let myself dream that I'd win two years in a row, but here we are! #kidlit

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Middle Grade Authorcade @mgauthorcade.bsky.social · 10d

Who's ready for an opportunity so good it's 👻scary? 👻
#teachersky and #librarians!
What: FREE virtual class visit with 3 middle grade authors!!
How: Follow & repost to enter
When: Ends Wed 10/8
Where: US/CAN
🎃Good luck!🎃

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · 20d

If I had to capture the heart of Unsinkable Cayenne in one sentence, it would be this one. Thank you to Linn Goss, reviewer for the High Plains International Book Awards!

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · 21d

Trying to catch an agent's eye? Land a publishing deal? Connect more deeply with your readers? Mastering the use of symbolism can help level up your writing! #kidlit

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · 23d

Of all my books, I think this one is best read in the fall when you're ready to curl up with a warm cup of tea and enjoy something atmospheric. 🍂☕ #kidlit

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Sep 15

Canadian writers: if you are an aspiring author in need of mentorship for your MG manuscript (or know of one), please reach out; I can apply for a grant from the Writer's Union of Canada! #kidlit 18+only

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Sep 11

MG writing friends, I have an opening in my schedule this fall for one more editing client; deets on my website if you are interested! jessicavitalis.com/editorial-se... #kidlit

Editing Services

Jessica’s thoughtful, in-depth approach to developmental editing is pitch perfect! Her insightful questions and comments struck right to the heart of the lingering issues in my book and …

jessicavitalis.com

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Sep 9

The 2025 National Book Award Longlist is out--congratulations to all the nominees! Readers, if you can't find these books at your library, you can probably request that your library purchase them (the same with most other books you want to read). #kidlit bookriot.com/the-2025-nat...

The 2025 National Book Award Longlist in Young People's Literature

Here are the 10 books on the 2025 National Book Awards Longlist for Young People's Literature.

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Sep 9

Check out the books at www.authorcade.com/our-books

Our Books | Authorcade

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Middle Grade Authorcade @mgauthorcade.bsky.social · Aug 3

Something BIG is coming from Middle Grade Authorcade!

Be on the lookout for a GIGANTIC giveaway coming Sunday 8/17!

Want to get ahead of the game? Head on over to our website and subscribe to our newsletter here: www.authorcade.com/signup

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Aug 11

It sure is!

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@mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social · Aug 4

Start summer off, right! Here are some diverse selections. Enjoy!📚
@parentclub
@lesliegentile
@carolmatas.bsky.social
@jessicavitalis.bsky.social
@jlbaileybooks.bsky.social
@karenkrossing.bsky.social
@mbleatherdale
@oksanna.bsky.social
@mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social
@franbwrites
@jtorrescomics

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Jul 27

MG teachers! I know as the summer winds down, many of you are beginning to think about the upcoming school year and the stories you'd like to share with your students. If you're looking for a book to appeal to a wide cross-section of readers, may I humbly suggest Unsinkable Cayenne?
#kidlit

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Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · Jul 16

Check out these wonderful summer reads for young readers! Here are 15 strong Canadian books that are #kidlit gems.
@parentclub.bsky.social
@lesliegentile.bsky.social
@carolmatas.bsky.social
@jessicavitalis.bsky.social
@jlbaileybooks.bsky.social
@mbleatherdale.bsky.social
@oksanna.bsky.social

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Jul 22

#kidlit crowd take note!

Cordelia Jensen @cordeliajensen.bsky.social · Jul 22

It’s Tuesday! Which means another book blurb #giveaway! I’m so honored by @jessicavitalis.bsky.social’s blurb for Lilac and the Switchback. Please like and comment for a chance to win both #middlegrade #versenovels Unsinkable Cayenne and Lilac and the Switchback! #teachers #librarians

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Jul 14

Love this book!

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Jul 14

An all-time favorite for me!

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Authors' Booking Service @authorsbooking.bsky.social · Jul 9

Reading recommendations!

@parentclub.bsky.social
@lesliegentile.bsky.social
@carolmatas.bsky.social l
@jessicavitalis.bsky.social
@jlbaileybooks.bsky.social
@karenkrossing.com
@mbleatherdale.bsky.social
@oksanna.bsky.social
@mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social
@jtorrescomics.bsky.social

#kidlit

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Jun 26

What a great cover!

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Sylvia Liu @sylvialiu.bsky.social · Jun 26

⚽️ COVER REVEAL ⚽️

So excited to share the cover for STEALING THE SCORE, my World Cup-themed middle grade about a missing soccer superstar.

Thank you @polymorphin.bsky.social for the amazing art/ Stephanie Yang for the design!

Add this to Goodreads: bit.ly/soccerGR or pre-order: bit.ly/soccerBN

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Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social · Jun 20

Looking for a fun way to jazz up your book club? Read one of my books as a club and I'll do a free virtual Q&A (offer good now through the end of 2025)! Contact me via my website (jessicavitalis.com) to schedule! #kidlit #bookclub

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