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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · 2d

For a truly creepy mg book, look no further than STAGE FRIGHT. 💀

"A locked room scary story about thirteen-year-old Avery, who plans a séance at a deserted theater to bond with her friends, only to find they are trapped inside with someone—or something—else."

#kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · 15d

FREE writing workshop for kids 8-12 years old! School's out 10/24 in Oak Park, IL, so Dandelion Bookshop is hosting a mini writing workshop at 3 p.m. I'll read from my spooky mg books, then help kids start a creepy tale of their own!

Please register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-sto...
#kidlit

Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · 22d

If you are in beautiful, dynamic, wonderfully diverse Chicago this Sunday, 10/12, please come by the gorgeous @barnesandnoble.com Wicker Park btwn 1-3 p.m.
I'll be signing copies of my spooky middle grade novels!

more info: stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/978006...

#kidlit

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 25d

BEST BIG CITY IN THE US 9 YEARS IN A ROW.

While critics try to paint Chicago as something to fear, the rest of the world knows the truth — this is the best big city in America.

Best Big City: Chicago Wins Award 9th Year in a Row

Learn why Chicago was voted the Best Big City for the 9th consecutive year by exploring our vibrant culture, welcoming inclusion, and so much more.

www.choosechicago.com

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Sep 20

This week marks 1 year since STAGE FRIGHT published, and we're giving away 5 copies on Goodreads to celebrate! Perfect for spooky season, it's about 4 kids trapped in a haunted theater 👻💀

Enter before Oct. 7 here:

www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...

#kidlit @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Sep 12

I'm now officially a Spooky Middle Grade Author 👻 Love this crew of traditionally published authors working to show that scary stories for kids are important all year round! Please go to our website at www.spookymiddlegrade.com to find out more and see what we can offer educators! #kidlit #spookymg

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Sep 6

Know your rights, Illinois.

Stay safe and stay informed.

Know & Exercise Your Rights Flyer provided by the Illinois Immigration Information Hub.

1. Remain Calm. 2. You have the right to deny entry without a valid warrant. 3. You have the right to remain silent. 4. You have the right to speak with an attorney. 5. You have the right to not sign anything.

For more information, head to: https://www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/

Know & Exercise Your Rights Flyer provided by the Illinois Immigration Information Hub.

For more information, head to: https://www.illinoisimmigrationinfo.org/

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hahaha!

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Aug 17

Thank you to the IL Reading Council for generously buying 100 copies of STAGE FRIGHT to give away at the Illinois State Fair. I got to sign and hand them all out to bunches of book fans! Happy to meet Il Sec of State Alexi Giannoulis, Honorary Chair of the Illinois Reads Program, too! #kidlit

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Aug 12

SNOOP DOGG and I will BOTH be at the Ill State Fair tomorrow, 8/13 🔥
He performs at 8pm
And I, as a 2025 @ilreadcouncil.bsky.social author, will sign free copies of STAGE FRIGHT 📚
Please drop by!

#illinoisstatefair #illinoissecretaryofstate #snoppdogg #kidlit #spookymg #illinoisreads

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Jun 28

Sooo fun!

Jason A. Bartles @jabartlesauthor.bsky.social · Jun 28

Had a great lunch with some wonderful people who were in town for the ALA!

@victormanibo.com @wnwagner.bsky.social @thesuiway.bsky.social @fineplan.bsky.social @yumewrites.bsky.social
@wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social

Jason, Victor, A.D., Wendy, Yume, Wendy and Matthew sitting at lunch in center city Philadelphia

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Jun 28

Loved hanging with you all!

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · Jun 7

"This was an experiment by a kindergarten class. They dropped seeds in the cracks of the sidewalk to see what would happen.
This would help our bees "
via I Love Bees

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Jun 5

Excited to be on the panel!
#kidlit #ALA #ALA25

dsallenauthor @dsallenauthor.bsky.social · Jun 5

If you’re planning on attending ALA this year, check out our panel!

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Jun 5

So excited!!

Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Jun 1

@troystory.bsky.social it is so much more than the movies suggest. Mary Shelly’s mother died giving birth to her…life and death are intertwined throughout. She was a fascinating person.

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Jun 1

Can’t wait! Always been a fan. Wrote my high school senior paper on Mary Shelley and birth, motherhood, death in Frankenstein/her life.

Guillermo del Toro @realgdt.bsky.social · Jun 1

Here- first teaser. Much more to come…

Film Updates @thefilmupdates.bsky.social · Jun 1

The teaser trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘FRANKENSTEIN’ has been released.

Coming to Netflix this November.

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Will @will-u-luv.bsky.social · May 22

Not only is it more energy efficient to simply not use AI, but it's also better to not use AI for literally every other reason, too! Critical thinking skills are down, reading and writing capabilities are down, AND the earth is on fire because you wanted a picture of yourself in studio ghibli style.

WIRED @wired.com · May 22

tired: people AI-generating rando images of themselves as anime

WIRED: AI’s energy use already represents as much as 20 percent of global data-center power demand, new analysis has found

AI Is Eating Data Center Power Demand—and It’s Only Getting Worse

A new analysis of AI hardware being produced and how it is being used attempts to estimate the vast amount of electricity being consumed by AI.

www.wired.com

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · May 23

Many years ago, when my daughter was maybe 7, she asked “Mom, did you used to date gossips?” It took me a minute. Then: “Honey, do you mean gothics? Goths?” She nodded.
lol “Yes, sweetie. Yes, I did.”
#WorldGothDay

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · May 19

Congratulations 🎉

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · May 15

Thank you! The kids were fantastic!

AllAuthor @allauthor.bsky.social · May 15

So inspiring to see you coming full circle and sharing your story with the next generation! 📚👏 #kidlit #spookymg

Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · May 9

Honored to be Author in Residence next week in Waterloo, Iowa, where I went to grade school. I’ll speak at the public library and visit with 900 5th graders who have been reading and discussing my debut in class!
#kidlit #booksky #middlegradebooks #spookymg

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · May 9

Honored to be Author in Residence next week in Waterloo, Iowa, where I went to grade school. I’ll speak at the public library and visit with 900 5th graders who have been reading and discussing my debut in class!
#kidlit #booksky #middlegradebooks #spookymg

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · May 2

This sounds soooo good, Lisa!!

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Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Apr 22

Thanks, Mary!

Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social · Apr 21

Thank you, Walmart, for supporting kids’ literacy and choosing my book STAGE FRIGHT as part of your 2025 Summer Reading program! Displays like this are rolling out all over the U.S…this photo was shot in Mason City, Iowa 😎
#kidlit #walmart #randomhousechildrensbooks #summerreading #StageFright

Photo of bright blue cardboard display containing 3 rows of middle grade books. Stage Fright by Wendy Parris is in upper right
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