Chris Baron
@baronchrisbaron.bsky.social
MG author of ALL OF ME & THE MAGICAL IMPERFECT-THE GRAY 23 & more in 24 @FeiwelFriends, English Prof, Poet, ig: christhebearbaron
Twitter @baronchrisbaron
Twitter @baronchrisbaron
Big News for SPARK! I am delighted to share that SPARK has been selected as a finalist for CALIBA’s 2025 Golden Poppy Awards for Middle Grade! Congrats to the other nominees!
November 27, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Big News for SPARK! I am delighted to share that SPARK has been selected as a finalist for CALIBA’s 2025 Golden Poppy Awards for Middle Grade! Congrats to the other nominees!
What a great way to finish up a wonderful whirlwind at NCTE on a panel with these great authors and educators! So grateful for all the incredible educators who joined us on the very last day!
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What a great way to finish up a wonderful whirlwind at NCTE on a panel with these great authors and educators! So grateful for all the incredible educators who joined us on the very last day!
Awesome times at NCTE with Spark!
November 23, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Awesome times at NCTE with Spark!
NCTE TODAY! (Friday). Hope to see you💙
Great panels and I’ll be signing SPARK with MacKids in the AUTHOR SIGNING AREA 4:00!
Great panels and I’ll be signing SPARK with MacKids in the AUTHOR SIGNING AREA 4:00!
November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
NCTE TODAY! (Friday). Hope to see you💙
Great panels and I’ll be signing SPARK with MacKids in the AUTHOR SIGNING AREA 4:00!
Great panels and I’ll be signing SPARK with MacKids in the AUTHOR SIGNING AREA 4:00!
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I'm so excited to be presenting with you this year, Chris! #NCTE2025
NCTE is extra meaningful this year! As always, I’m most looking forward to connecting with friends and educators. I’ll be a part of all these panels and signing SPARK Friday at 4. Hope to see you!
November 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I'm so excited to be presenting with you this year, Chris! #NCTE2025
NCTE is extra meaningful this year! As always, I’m most looking forward to connecting with friends and educators. I’ll be a part of all these panels and signing SPARK Friday at 4. Hope to see you!
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
NCTE is extra meaningful this year! As always, I’m most looking forward to connecting with friends and educators. I’ll be a part of all these panels and signing SPARK Friday at 4. Hope to see you!
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Joining us at NCTE 2025 in Denver next week? Tap the link to access our NCTE resource center, where we've collected digital catalogs, a list of our NCTE programs and signings, and more! bit.ly/47Kpx86
#ncte #ncte2025 #edusky
#ncte #ncte2025 #edusky
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Joining us at NCTE 2025 in Denver next week? Tap the link to access our NCTE resource center, where we've collected digital catalogs, a list of our NCTE programs and signings, and more! bit.ly/47Kpx86
#ncte #ncte2025 #edusky
#ncte #ncte2025 #edusky
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Excited for #NCTE2025 in Denver this year! I'm looking forward to moderating panels with some amazing authors! Let me know if you're attending, would love to connect.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Excited for #NCTE2025 in Denver this year! I'm looking forward to moderating panels with some amazing authors! Let me know if you're attending, would love to connect.
@meganefreeman.bsky.social @sylvialiu.bsky.social
@baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social
@meganefreeman.bsky.social @sylvialiu.bsky.social
@baronchrisbaron.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social
Loved hanging out, meeting readers, and signing books at Barnes and Noble in Brea!
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Loved hanging out, meeting readers, and signing books at Barnes and Noble in Brea!
Join me Wednesday! For an IG Live with @bn_classwork talking all about SPARK! WED 11/5 2:30 PM PST 5:30 PM EST
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We’re going live with award-winning author Chris Baron to talk about his heartfelt new novel Spark — a story of friendship, identity, and finding your voice.
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We’re going live with award-winning author Chris Baron to talk about his heartfelt new novel Spark — a story of friendship, identity, and finding your voice.
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Join me Wednesday! For an IG Live with @bn_classwork talking all about SPARK! WED 11/5 2:30 PM PST 5:30 PM EST
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We’re going live with award-winning author Chris Baron to talk about his heartfelt new novel Spark — a story of friendship, identity, and finding your voice.
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We’re going live with award-winning author Chris Baron to talk about his heartfelt new novel Spark — a story of friendship, identity, and finding your voice.
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Our #DogEaredBookAward2025 nominees! @katemessner.com Jennifer Nielsen, @dangemeinhart.bsky.social Jenni Walsh, @meganefreeman.bsky.social @jencalonita.bsky.social Erin Soderberg Downing, @alyssacolman.bsky.social @heidieys.bsky.social @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Our #DogEaredBookAward2025 nominees! @katemessner.com Jennifer Nielsen, @dangemeinhart.bsky.social Jenni Walsh, @meganefreeman.bsky.social @jencalonita.bsky.social Erin Soderberg Downing, @alyssacolman.bsky.social @heidieys.bsky.social @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social
Fun to see SPARK’s starred review highlighted with these amazing MG books on this list from School Library Journal “26 Spectacular Titles…”
October 23, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Fun to see SPARK’s starred review highlighted with these amazing MG books on this list from School Library Journal “26 Spectacular Titles…”
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Featuring books by @padmatv.bsky.social, @nicolemhewitt.bsky.social, @meganefreeman.bsky.social, @katefussner.bsky.social, @katemessner.com, @marcellapixley.bsky.social, @medenkuyatt.bsky.social, @reemfaruqi.bsky.social, @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social, @marziehabbas.bsky.social, and more!
October 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Every school visit for SPARK when the favorite character is the dog: :
Kids:
-Dis you have a dog named Thorn?
-“I have a dog…” not a question, but still.
-What kind of Dog is Thorn?
-Is Thorn part wolf?
-Is THORN going to have his own book?
Kids:
-Dis you have a dog named Thorn?
-“I have a dog…” not a question, but still.
-What kind of Dog is Thorn?
-Is Thorn part wolf?
-Is THORN going to have his own book?
October 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Every school visit for SPARK when the favorite character is the dog: :
Kids:
-Dis you have a dog named Thorn?
-“I have a dog…” not a question, but still.
-What kind of Dog is Thorn?
-Is Thorn part wolf?
-Is THORN going to have his own book?
Kids:
-Dis you have a dog named Thorn?
-“I have a dog…” not a question, but still.
-What kind of Dog is Thorn?
-Is Thorn part wolf?
-Is THORN going to have his own book?
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If there’s an author you appreciate, one of the simplest, most helpful, least expensive things you can do for them is ask your public library to add that author’s newest book to their collection.
Many library websites have a form for that. So give it a try, and make an author’s day!
Many library websites have a form for that. So give it a try, and make an author’s day!
September 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
If there’s an author you appreciate, one of the simplest, most helpful, least expensive things you can do for them is ask your public library to add that author’s newest book to their collection.
Many library websites have a form for that. So give it a try, and make an author’s day!
Many library websites have a form for that. So give it a try, and make an author’s day!
A third star for SPARK! Thank you SLJ!
September 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A third star for SPARK! Thank you SLJ!
Sooo went to the thrift store with my girls- and while they were trying stuff on one of the workers saw me waiting and asked if I would help set up this reading nook with her! Best day ever
September 14, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Sooo went to the thrift store with my girls- and while they were trying stuff on one of the workers saw me waiting and asked if I would help set up this reading nook with her! Best day ever
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Book Review: SPARK by Chris Baron darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/09/08/b... Amazing new book from author @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social
Book Review: SPARK by Chris Baron
It is always a treat to read one of the books written by author Chris Baron. His previous books THE MAGICAL IMPERFECT, THE GREY, set the bar high for verse novels and never shy away from getting to…
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September 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Book Review: SPARK by Chris Baron darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/09/08/b... Amazing new book from author @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social
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Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts. I'm looking forward to reading #MG #VerseNovels SPARK by @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social & LILAC AND THE SWITCHBACK by @cordeliajensen.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Heads up #VerseNovel enthusiasts. I'm looking forward to reading #MG #VerseNovels SPARK by @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social & LILAC AND THE SWITCHBACK by @cordeliajensen.bsky.social
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September 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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A big highlight of the KPBS Book Festival was a chance to hang out with so many wonderful book people! Including this extraordinary human!
August 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A big highlight of the KPBS Book Festival was a chance to hang out with so many wonderful book people! Including this extraordinary human!
SPARK in USA TODAY!
August 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
SPARK in USA TODAY!
A big highlight of the KPBS Book Festival was a chance to hang out with so many wonderful book people! Including this extraordinary human!
August 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
A big highlight of the KPBS Book Festival was a chance to hang out with so many wonderful book people! Including this extraordinary human!
SPARK is a word with so many meanings—-there’s no doubt that spending time with all of these incredible writers at The Highlights Foundation is igniting a brand new Spark in me.
August 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
SPARK is a word with so many meanings—-there’s no doubt that spending time with all of these incredible writers at The Highlights Foundation is igniting a brand new Spark in me.