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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 21h

My sympathies. That's a tough one. Hang in there!

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Veronica Bartles @vbartles.com · 1d

Still time to register for my "Selling Yourself (without selling yourself short): Wonderful Websites that really Work" virtual workshop on 27 Oct 2025 (1 pm EDT) - tinyurl.com/wonderful-we... You don't need a degree in web design to make your own author website. I'll help you get started!

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Selling Yourself (without selling yourself short):
Wonderful Websites that really Work
Create or update your own author website!
Monday, Oct 27, 2025
1:00pm EDT
https://tinyurl.com/wonderful-websites with author Veronica Bartles

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 21h

Just signed up! So excited!

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 1d

Library day! #kidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 3d

Such a sweet story!
#SeasonsofKidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 3d

Read A Banned Book #BannedBooksWeek #kidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 4d

Read A Banned Book #BannedBooksWeek #kidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 5d

Read A Banned Book #BannedBooksWeek #kidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 6d

This looks like a super fun book!
#SeasonsofKidlit

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Trick or Treat with Casey Lyall!

Hi, readers, writers, and jam lovers, too! You’re in for a super exciting (and tasty) treat today -author Casey Lyall is here to share another book jam-packed with humor, fright, and fun!Vampire Jam S...

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 6d

Read A Banned Book
#bannedbooksweek
#kidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 7d

Read A Banned Book
#BannedBooksWeek
#kidlit

The Family Book by Todd Parr www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...

Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 7d

This book looks so fun and cute!
#SeasonsofKidlit
#kidlit

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Trick or Treat with Amy Houts!

Hi readers, writers, and haunted house lovers of all kinds! We're thrilled to celebrate the day with the incredible Amy Houts - author of over 100 books! She's here with us sharing her new book with M...

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 8d

Read A Banned Book
#BannedBooksWeek
#kidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 9d

This book looks so fun. Just put a hold on it at my library!
#SeasonsofKidlit
#kidlit
#savethebees

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Trick or Treat with Justin Colón!

Hi, bee-utiful readers, writers, and eerie-book enthusiasts of all sorts! What could possibly top a book about zombies? A book about zom-bees, of course! 🐝💀 We’re buzzing with excitement to welcome Ju...

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 9d

Read A Banned Book
#BannedBooksWeek
#kidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 9d

#bannedbooksweek

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 10d

This looks like such a fun book!
#seasonsofkidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 10d

Another terrific interview! #seasonsofkidlit

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Trick or Treat with Mirka Hokkanen!

Hi, readers, writers, and seasons lovers of all kinds! We’re thrilled to welcome author and illustrator Mirka Hokkanen, who’s here today to share her wonderful new books - perfect for fall or any time...

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · 14d

Great blog post! #kidlit
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Trick or Treat with Deb Adamson!

Hi parents, librarians, book fanatics, writers, and readers of all sorts! Gob-Lynne Marie and I, Heather-ween Macht, are here to say: Happy October to you all! We're so thrilled to have you here, Tric...

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · Aug 5

Look what finally arrived! I'm so excited to read this! @alansilberberg.bsky.social

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · Jun 11

I want to read this book!!!!

Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social · Jun 11

So excited for this book!

Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · Jun 11

Writing children's books? There's no set deadline to publish your first. We talk with Mel Rosenberg about his first picture book at age 74 and his unique path to publication. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/06/11/d...

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · Jun 9

It's time for #newjewishkidlit!
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Here's what's new in Jewish kid lit for the month of June:

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · Jun 1

Happy Pride Month! Read LGBTQ+ books this month and be safe. ❤️🩷🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤 #kidlit

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 31

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Marti Johns...is on sub @martijohns23.bsky.social · May 31

Violin of Hope is so beautiful!

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