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Just a boy and his book on publication day… 📖 Link to order is in my bio.
NOT LUCILLE by Mike Steele
It’s 1931. Ten-year-old Lucy’s father has been out of work for months. Her mother’s running an underground gambling ring. And Lucy needs $7.98. But she can’t tell a soul why…
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I’d like to have a word with whoever at @panerabread decided the new cups and lids weren’t an abysmal idea.
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I came home to a letter from the governor. A few weeks ago, I wrote to her about the importance of readers seeing themselves depicted in literature that includes authentic disability rep. Thank you, Gov. @MikieSherrill, for proclaiming April 19–25 as Disability Book Week in NJ!
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I just watched a guy in a suit store try on an entire suit—jacket, pants, dress shirt, tie, shoes, socks, and even handkerchief—and then pay for the suit while wearing it. He then said, “I’ve got 20 minutes to get to the wedding.” He looked great, too!🤵♂️
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Feb 19
The Finalists for the 2026 Imadjinn Awards have been announced! Congratulations to all Finalists! Winners in each category will be announced at our Awards Banquet on Saturday, July 18th, during the Imaginarium weekend! See the full list and categories at: entertheimaginarium.com/2026…
#writing #writingcommunity #awards
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I just found out NOT LUCILLE is one of three finalists in the Best Middle Grade Book category for the 2026 Imadjinn Awards, hosted by @ImaginariumCon! I’m honored and excited! #ImadjinnAwards #ImaginariumConvention
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So is #WritingCommunity still here? And if not, where do they move to?
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I learned so much about the deaf community and the evolution of ASL in this 📕 . Set in the 1930s, Lucy befriends a girl at the academy for the deaf in her NJ community. So many twists and turns in this 📕 ! Headed home to you @CynthiaSchwind #bookposse @msteelewrites
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NOT LUCILLE is an official selection of Disability Book Week! Join the celebration April 19-25, 2026. #disabilitybookweek
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Hey, #WritingCommunity, are we still doing this Twitter thing? Who’s still out there???
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Jan 17
Bestie and I had a night at the theatre, just us gals! ❤️
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Home for Christmas and visited my hometown library to find my book. 😭 Childhood dream accomplished!
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Do some Black Friday shopping for a cause! 🛍️ I'm donating 10% of my NOT LUCILLE royalties earned between October 1 and December 31 to @CHADD_ADHD—an organization that supports and empowers people affected by ADHD. Link to order in bio!
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Thanks so much for the interview @PichaelMarkes
7 Nov 2025
Today’s author interview spotlights @msteelewrites, a children’s book author and playwright. His debut book, Not Lucille, came out June 24th and he has also written a number of plays.
Read all about him at the link below!
buymeacoffee.com/michaelpark…
#AuthorInterview #KidsBooks
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Looking for some eerie historical fiction? This one will give you chills.
OPHIE’S GHOSTS by Justina Ireland
#middlegrade #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #middlegradelit #middlegradebook #middlegradeauthor #booklover
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Broadway Flea Market score! Framed window card from a ‘90s production of The Sound of Music in Osaka. #BroadwayFlea
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I’ve been sitting at (well, near) 1,990 followers for months now. X is teasing me.
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I haven’t read this one yet, but I want to know about the cat, so it’s going in my TBR pile.
WE STILL BELONG by @bychristineday
#middlegrade #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #middlegradelit #middlegradebook #middlegradeauthor #booklover
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