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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙

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Mama. Wordsmith. Kidlit enthusiast. Lambda Literary Award Finalist. DANCE LIKE A LEAF, THE WISHING FLOWER, THE BI BOOK • Rep: @thejordache.bsky.social • she/her 🏳️‍🌈 https://ajirving.com/

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · May 20

Today’s the day! THE BI BOOK by Cynthia Alonso & me is officially out in the world! I hope this book helps readers and their families feel seen and loved! Thank you with all my heart for supporting our special book! 🌈💖🌈 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713504... #kidlit #booksky

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Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social · 2h

I’ll leave this here in case anyone needs autumn greetings cards… Comes in pack of 1 or 3 🍁 🍂 sojungkimmccarthy.bigcartel.com/product/wood...

#kidlitart

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 14h

Incredible presentation by @shannonhale.bsky.social for Salt Lake County Library staff day! Thank you so much! 💕

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Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social · 19h

I'm thrilled to share my interview with Ana Siqueira! Her book If Your Babysitter is a Bruja is perfect for Halloween, and her new book Sticky Hermana comes out this month! 🥰🧙‍♀️🎃 @asiqueira.bsky.social patbrownbooks.com/2025/10/13/c...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Ana Siqueira

I am thrilled to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Ana Siqueira, the author of If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja, Bella’s Recipe for Success, Vera La Valiente Is Scared, Sticky Hermana, as well as…

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 23h

Monday morning snuggles 🐾 ❤️

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 1d

So proud of @grubreport.bsky.social! NYT bestseller!!! Two displays at B&N! I told staff in the children’s section & at check out that she’s friend ❤️ They thought that was rad! I do, too! They love ZOMBIE AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS! I do, too! Congratulations, Stephanie & Laan! 🎉🧟 🧠 🎉 #kidlit #booksky

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 1d

This book hit close to home, touched my heart, and made me cry. SOMETIMES STORMY by @amandadavisart.bsky.social will help so many children and families. I am grateful this compassionate and incredibly important picture book about addiction exists. Thank you for creating it 💙 #kidlit #booksky

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 1d

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much, Jilanne! ❤️

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 2d

Today is National Coming Out Day. It’s also Let Freedom Read Day and the final day of Banned Books Week. Keep shining! Keep creating! Keep fighting! Much love from little me and grown-up me 🏳️‍🌈💖🏳️‍⚧️

#nationalcomingoutday #letfreedomread #bannedbooksweek #kidlit #booksky

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Cassandra Federman @cassfederman.bsky.social · 2d

Wait, whaaaat?! There are only 10 days left before Grayson T. Squirrel scampers his way into your heart?! 💚

Please pre-order online or from your local bookstore (🔗 in bio!) or request it at your local library. 📚

#booksky #edusky #kidlit

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Colleen Frakes @colleenfrakes.bsky.social · 2d

The Bigfoot Kid's Book Fest is happening TODAY!
I'll be signing from 1-4
www.bigfootkidsbookfestival.com

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Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social · 3d

It’s #WorldHomelessDay & I thought I’d share a few of the Soup Kitchen Portraits series that I’ve been making. These sitters are all clients I’ve met at my local community kitchen & have experienced homelessness & food poverty. They’re going through tough times, yet they give me the best smiles💖

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you so much, Sonya! ❤️

A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 2d

Last night I attended the 2025 Utah Book Awards. @kipalizadeh.net & I are honored our LGBTQ+ inclusive picture book, THE WISHING FLOWER, was selected as a finalist! All children deserve to see themselves in books. All children deserve to feel seen, safe, and loved. 💜 #kidlit #booksky

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 3d

With gorgeous, expressive art by Parvati Pillai and lovely, kid-relatable text by @namrataag.bsky.social, THE MITHAI BOX IS NOT EMPTY is a wonderful picture book about traditions, sharing, kindness, and community! #kidlit #booksky

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 4d

Jail library patron ❤️ #ilovemyjob

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 6d

Happy 5 year book birthday to @writerjolene.bsky.social 's BIONIC BEASTS!

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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know that October is Sensory Awareness Month! Let's celebrate with @writerjolene.bsky.social and TOO MUCH! An Overwhelming Day

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations, Michelle!!!

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BookHive '25 @bookhive25.bsky.social · 5d

HUGE congratulations to @michellejingchan.bsky.social on her author-illustrator debut, WEIWEI'S WINTER SOLSTICE, about the customs and traditions of the Chinese holiday Dongzhì, and a little girl finding comfort and warmth in celebrating it with her family.

ORDER NOW!
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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 7d

Librarians, booksellers, & educators— when you talk about banned books, please focus on the thousands of CONTEMPORARY books that are being banned right now.

For example….
#BannedBooksWeek

Book cover: last night at the telegraph club

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Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Chuseok! In Korea, we make songpyeon instead of mooncakes for the Mid-autumn Festival. Making rice cakes is a fun activity you can do with kids. Hope you try this recipe 💖

#kidlitart #kidlituk #chuseok #koreanfood #midautumnfestival

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 7d

Smiling big because I’m finally holding my friend @sassinsf.com’s BEAUTIFUL picture book SHABBAT IS! So proud to add this to our home library alongside his incredible middle grade books. Welcome to the PB club, Andrew, and congratulations!!! ❤️ #kidlit #booksky

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 8d

Shout out to all the teachers on World Teachers Day from all my friends @kidlitcollective.bsky.social

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Joy Nelkin Wieder @jnwieder.bsky.social · 9d

It's World Animal Day! Congratulations to all my buddies @kidlitcollective.bsky.social for all their wonderful books featuring all kinds of animals!

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