Christie Megill
@christiemegill.bsky.social
Kidlit agent at The CAT Agency, writer, story collector. Future ghost.
Newsletter: throughlines.substack.com
Newsletter: throughlines.substack.com
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It really is just TOTALLY INSANE how hard it is to make a truly excellent book. Nearly everyone underestimates what’s required. I think that’s why I LOVE hanging out with people who understand.
December 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
It really is just TOTALLY INSANE how hard it is to make a truly excellent book. Nearly everyone underestimates what’s required. I think that’s why I LOVE hanging out with people who understand.
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Winter Solstice is on December 21, 2025.❄️
I brought together 10 books to celebrate and learn more about this special day.
You can click on each book cover in the interactive choice board to find the book in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave.
buff.ly/T0UiTLL
#winter #TLSky #EduSky #tlchat
I brought together 10 books to celebrate and learn more about this special day.
You can click on each book cover in the interactive choice board to find the book in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave.
buff.ly/T0UiTLL
#winter #TLSky #EduSky #tlchat
December 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Winter Solstice is on December 21, 2025.❄️
I brought together 10 books to celebrate and learn more about this special day.
You can click on each book cover in the interactive choice board to find the book in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave.
buff.ly/T0UiTLL
#winter #TLSky #EduSky #tlchat
I brought together 10 books to celebrate and learn more about this special day.
You can click on each book cover in the interactive choice board to find the book in @follettcontent.bsky.social Titlewave.
buff.ly/T0UiTLL
#winter #TLSky #EduSky #tlchat
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40 of the Best Picture Books of 2025! From Sophie Blackall's playful pup story to Stephen King & Maurice Sendak's Hansel and Gretel, plus new and familiar voices.
Peter Brown, Loren Long, Amanda Gorman & so many more ✨
Discover them all: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/40-of-the-be...
Peter Brown, Loren Long, Amanda Gorman & so many more ✨
Discover them all: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/40-of-the-be...
40 of the Best Picture Books of 2025
2025 brings an extraordinary collection of picture books that celebrate imagination, community, and the power of storytelling across diverse perspectives.
www.thechildrensbookreview.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:44 AM
40 of the Best Picture Books of 2025! From Sophie Blackall's playful pup story to Stephen King & Maurice Sendak's Hansel and Gretel, plus new and familiar voices.
Peter Brown, Loren Long, Amanda Gorman & so many more ✨
Discover them all: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/40-of-the-be...
Peter Brown, Loren Long, Amanda Gorman & so many more ✨
Discover them all: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/40-of-the-be...
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Looking for books that will get your young reader excited about independent reading? Our latest list features 16 outstanding early readers & chapter books of 2025—poetry-writing badgers, detective hedgehogs, saxophone-playing birds & more! 📚✨ www.thechildrensbookreview.com/16-of-the-be... #kidlit
16 of the Best Early Readers and Chapter Books of 2025
2025 offers a stellar lineup of early readers and chapter books that spark imagination, boost confidence, and celebrate the joy of reading independently.
www.thechildrensbookreview.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Looking for books that will get your young reader excited about independent reading? Our latest list features 16 outstanding early readers & chapter books of 2025—poetry-writing badgers, detective hedgehogs, saxophone-playing birds & more! 📚✨ www.thechildrensbookreview.com/16-of-the-be... #kidlit
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❄️ A winter story as warm as the firewood it carries. THE OLD SLEIGH by the Pumphrey brothers celebrates community care & the beautiful way traditions evolve. Sparse text, stunning vintage illustrations—a contemplative alternative to holiday bustle: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/the-old-slei...
The Old Sleigh, by Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey | Book Review
Perfect for families who value community, The Old Sleigh offers a contemplative alternative to the bustle of winter celebrations.
www.thechildrensbookreview.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
❄️ A winter story as warm as the firewood it carries. THE OLD SLEIGH by the Pumphrey brothers celebrates community care & the beautiful way traditions evolve. Sparse text, stunning vintage illustrations—a contemplative alternative to holiday bustle: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/the-old-slei...
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6 Ways Libraries Made Our Lives Better in 2025|
www.libbylife.com/blog/6-ways-...
www.libbylife.com/blog/6-ways-...
6 ways libraries made our lives better in 2025 | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.
Discover the many ways libraries supported local communities in 2025—from digital equity and climate resilience to mental health resources and civic engagement.
www.libbylife.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
6 Ways Libraries Made Our Lives Better in 2025|
www.libbylife.com/blog/6-ways-...
www.libbylife.com/blog/6-ways-...
Please send snow ❄️
December 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Please send snow ❄️
December 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Happy Krampusnacht to all who celebrate!
December 6, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Happy Krampusnacht to all who celebrate!
The December full moon is called the Cold Moon, & it's no wonder how it got this name - everything about this chilly season is telling us to find warmth within, look for light wherever it may be found, & reflect on what we will take into the new year & what we'd like to leave to darker days.
December 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The December full moon is called the Cold Moon, & it's no wonder how it got this name - everything about this chilly season is telling us to find warmth within, look for light wherever it may be found, & reflect on what we will take into the new year & what we'd like to leave to darker days.
New Through Lines post! Beyond the ordinary: crafting stories that stand out
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throughlines.substack.com/p/beyond-the...
November 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
New Through Lines post! Beyond the ordinary: crafting stories that stand out
throughlines.substack.com/p/beyond-the...
throughlines.substack.com/p/beyond-the...
Today's November full moon is a beacon in our final preparations for winter, our shift into the darker season ahead—now is the time to slow down & go inward, focusing on what groundedness & security look like during these coming cold months, & beyond. 🌕
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Today's November full moon is a beacon in our final preparations for winter, our shift into the darker season ahead—now is the time to slow down & go inward, focusing on what groundedness & security look like during these coming cold months, & beyond. 🌕
Happy Halloween, ghosties and ghoulies!!!
Art by Brittany Fetcho
Art by Brittany Fetcho
October 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Happy Halloween, ghosties and ghoulies!!!
Art by Brittany Fetcho
Art by Brittany Fetcho
I read the semaphore wrong and summoned a skeleton while the veil was thin.
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I read the semaphore wrong and summoned a skeleton while the veil was thin.
October 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Spooky new picture books for Halloween!
Happy Reading - may your Halloweekend be filled with gentle hauntings! 👻
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Happy Reading - may your Halloweekend be filled with gentle hauntings! 👻
open.substack.com/pub/throughl...
October 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Spooky new picture books for Halloween!
Happy Reading - may your Halloweekend be filled with gentle hauntings! 👻
open.substack.com/pub/throughl...
Happy Reading - may your Halloweekend be filled with gentle hauntings! 👻
open.substack.com/pub/throughl...
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Amidst today’s photos, videos, and rhetoric of destruction —
— this mural on a storefront in Denver made me smile.
— this mural on a storefront in Denver made me smile.
October 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Amidst today’s photos, videos, and rhetoric of destruction —
— this mural on a storefront in Denver made me smile.
— this mural on a storefront in Denver made me smile.
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Happy Book Release to The Chemistry Between Art and Science, an author-illustrated picture book debut by Jen White!
Out now, from Holiday House!
Out now, from Holiday House!
October 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Happy Book Release to The Chemistry Between Art and Science, an author-illustrated picture book debut by Jen White!
Out now, from Holiday House!
Out now, from Holiday House!
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How the Hardy Boys Book Series Cracked the Case of Getting Kids Hooked on Reading | Smithsonian buff.ly/IlTzLwr
October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
How the Hardy Boys Book Series Cracked the Case of Getting Kids Hooked on Reading | Smithsonian buff.ly/IlTzLwr
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Pls consider ordering a book from your local indie bookshop *NOW* before holiday season to give store time to order title if they don't have it? This helps:
(1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time.
Psst: maybe one of my books? 🙏🏽💛 #KidLit
(1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time.
Psst: maybe one of my books? 🙏🏽💛 #KidLit
a cartoon of a woman hugging a book standing in front of a store that says support indie bookshops
Alt: Illustration of smiling person hugging a book. In the background is a friendly-looking bookstore with lighted windows, text on wall reads "Support Indie Bookshops."
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October 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Pls consider ordering a book from your local indie bookshop *NOW* before holiday season to give store time to order title if they don't have it? This helps:
(1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time.
Psst: maybe one of my books? 🙏🏽💛 #KidLit
(1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time.
Psst: maybe one of my books? 🙏🏽💛 #KidLit
October 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
October 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Evermore a Tortured Poet Lover, but trying out my Showgirl era.
October 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Evermore a Tortured Poet Lover, but trying out my Showgirl era.
Cozy socks, fall leaves, and a horror novel.
September 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Cozy socks, fall leaves, and a horror novel.