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Valerie Bolling

@valeriebolling.bsky.social

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Author of books for children and teachers | Longtime educator | DEIAB advocate | Born in NY | Raised and resides in CT https://valeriebolling.com Authors Guild; SCBWI; 12x12; Highlights #kidlit #PB #earlyreaders Agent: James McGowan

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 23d

In case you missed it...
#AFleaforJustice was released a week ago.

For more about the book and to order: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...

@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund #cdffreedomschools #socialjustice
#nonfiction #picturebooks #kidlit

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 11h

Looking forward to the RI Book Festival this weekend in Providence! Thank you so much for inviting me as a featured author.

Here's more info about the festival:
www.lincolnschool.org/student-life...

#kidlit #bookfestival #teachers #librarians #booksellers #authorlife #gratitude

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 1d

There's still time to sign up for this two-night mini @highlightsfound with @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social and me! We hope to see you there!

Register here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/mar...

#kidlit #bookpromotion #marketingtips

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 2d

#AFleaforJustice was released a month ago.

For more about the book: www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...

Please...
- Request the book at your library.
- Write a review if you like it.
- Reach out for a school visit.
@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#ChildrensDefenseFund

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 5d

I love what you said about reviving stories. I agree!

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 5d

I use voice dictation a lot and dictated my list of writing work, one of which is revising a story. I just looked at my list, and instead of "revise," it says "revive." Truthfully, that's a better description of what I need to do with this story! #writingcommunity #edusky #booksky

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 6d

@kelstarly.bsky.social is a fabulous teacher! She was my @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social mentor and has become a dear friend. She knows #PBs and has innovative ideas for marketing. You won't regret taking a class with her. #kidlit #childrensbooks

Kelly Starling Lyons @kelstarly.bsky.social · 6d

I'm offering two online group classes in early November:

So You Want to Write a Children's Book - Cost is $199 for the three-hour class.

Marketing Your Books on a Budget - Cost is $100 for the 90-minute class.

DM me if you have questions or would like info. Thanks so much for your support.

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Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 6d

This weekend's a big one! See you soon, New Jersey & New York!

#kidlit #booksky #skybrarian #edusky #whodonut

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 10d

The first full week of October is a great time to have your students set writing goals.

#Teachers, find out how to engage in this process with your #students:
www.valeriebolling.com/goal-setting...

@stenhousepub.bsky.social @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social #classroom #writing #goalsetting #edusky

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 12d

HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY, #RideRollRun!

Keep riding, rolling, running, and having FUN!

www.valeriebolling.com/ride-roll-run

#abramskids #meredithmundy @sabrenakhadija.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #playing #fun #outdoorlife #joy #kidlit #picturebook

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 12d

So much fun... and you certainly SURPRISED me, @laduskevich.bsky.social, and the rest of the crew!
#birthdayfun #friends #grateful

Lindsey Aduskevich @laduskevich.bsky.social · 13d

I got to meet up with all my lovely critique partners today so we could surprise @valeriebolling.bsky.social with a late birthday celebratration. 💖😊🥳
#kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social @rachelshupin.bsky.social @hbmichaels.bsky.social

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 16d

NEWSFLASH!
Signed copies of #AFleaforJustice are available at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT. Give them a call to place your order and have a book sent to you.

@temikatheartist.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #edusky #teachers #librarians #kidlit #nonfiction

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 16d

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY, @byaliciameyers.bsky.social! CONGRATULATIONS on your debut; I'm so happy for you! @stenhousepub.bsky.social #edusky

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Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 19d

Tomorrow afternoon join me and @valeriebolling.bsky.social at Barrett Bookstore for a *double* storytime!⁠
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#booksky #kidlit #edusky #skybrarian #shopsmall #shopindie #indiebookshops

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 20d

I only say what's true, Teresa! 🥰

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 20d

That sounds awesome, John! Enjoy!

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 20d

So glad I was able to attend @teresarobeson.com's @12x12challenge.bsky.social's presentation live today. Teresa is an inspiration and had so much helpful information to share. It's always great to see @juliefhedlund.bsky.social and @kellipanique.bsky.social, too. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 22d

I'm so proud of and happy for my mentor-sister-friend, @kelstarly.bsky.social! She keeps making magic with each book she creates and publishes. CONGRATULATIONS on another one, Kelly! And to #eblewis for his beautiful art.

Kelly Starling Lyons @kelstarly.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you to @hereweeread.bsky.social for hosting the cover reveal for Riding Magic! Love that it’s illustrated by the amazing E.B. Lewis. And fun fact, @theblackcowgirl.bsky.social’s family modeled for the book. That’s her daughter and horse on the cover. 🥰

Pre-order: tinyurl.com/47n996yx

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 22d

It's just a few days away! Looking forward to this event with you, @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social!

#booksky #kidlit #skybrarian #edusky #authorlife

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 22d

This Sunday, me and my pal @valeriebolling.bsky.social will be reading our *brand new* picture books at Barrett Bookstore in Darien, CT! This is an all ages event - readers and writers of all ages are welcome! See you Sunday afternoon!⁠
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#booksky #kidlit #skybrarian #edusky

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 23d

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 23d

Looking forward to this weekend with many amazing #authors at #ChappaquaChildrensBookFestival on Saturday, including @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social, and then with @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social at #BarrettBookstore on Sunday.
#kidlit #booksky #edusky #skybrarian #authorlife

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · 24d

This weekend's a busy one! I'll be at the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival all day Saturday and at Barrett Bookstore with @valeriebolling.bsky.social at 1pm on Sunday! Don't miss the fun!⁠
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#kidlit #booksky #edusky #skybrarian #authorlife

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you so much, Rachel! 🥰

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 25d

I'm glad you had a wonderful time, Sylvia!

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 25d

Happy Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month! #hispanicheritagemonth #americanhistory #latinepeople

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Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you, Michelle!

Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social · 25d

On Saturday, Sept. 27 I'll be at the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. I'll be in the blue tent, row 7. Stop by to say hello!

I'll sign copies of my newest #PB, #AFleaforJustice, as well as my other books: www.valeriebolling.com/books.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #authorlife

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