Literary agent, NY Times Bestselling children's book author, maker of donuts pies, lover of coffee.
Joined January 2013
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16 Jul 2018
This weekend I sorted through some papers my mom saved from my childhood. The top one is my 4th grade self evaluation. The bottom, my 4th grade state test score. Random House published my 6th book last week. #MoreThanATest
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2 Apr 2020
Friends, @CommunityBkstr is open online and has free media mail shipping.📚♥️
1 Apr 2020
Missing your local bookstore? We miss you too. Want to keep in touch? Our next newsletter goes out tomorrow - sign up here -> bit.ly/2wbNaJb (here's @TinytheUsurper breaking quarantine to get some sunshine)
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Still a few more spots!
1 Apr 2020
One more day for @scbwi members to sign up for my free MG and YA novel revision workshop tomorrow! Meet me at your computer with your manuscripts (on screen or on paper) & something to write with. We're going to have fun! scbwi.org/events/scbwi-digit…
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2 Apr 2020
Wonderful thread by @KateMessner about shopping indies. Support small businesses!
2 Apr 2020
Hey, friends... If you're in the habit of ordering books from the big online giant, now is a GREAT time to form a new habit and make friends with your local indie bookstore. Here's why... (thread)
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31 Mar 2020
Saddened to learn that legendary author/illustrator, Tomie dePaola passed away. The Knight and the Dragon was one of my favorite books from childhood. It’s a sheer delight.♥️
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25 Mar 2020
Thank you for this, @kendralevin.💜
23 Mar 2020
Today I'm using my column on @PsychToday to send out my wishes for everyone under self-quarantine. May this be a time that brings you some value: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/…
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Alexandra Penfold retweeted
19 Mar 2020
Indie bookstores: drop your links below. Readers, let's support them during these hard times.
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Alexandra Penfold retweeted
19 Mar 2020
Educators and families and pre-published writers - LOADS of great advice in this!
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Are your students/teens looking for writing tips while they're at home? Our Writing Tips for Teens guide has advice from bestselling and award-winning YA authors like @sabaatahir @halseanderson @Marie_Lu @RutaSepetys @johngreen and more! Download it at bit.ly/WritingTipsforTeens
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18 Mar 2020
Hi all, I've received some requests from educators about sharing ALL ARE WELCOME with students. The short answer is YES! Here are the guidelines from my publisher. Thank you for all you do for kids today and everyday. Much love and appreciation.💜
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18 Mar 2020
Name and address of the library, school, or store
Title, author and ISBN of the book that is read
Contact information for the individual responsible for the reading
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The educational or social media platform on which the video or live event is posted or held and a link to that video or live event
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