Authorcade
@authorcade.bsky.social
A community of authors working to connect with educators, inspire young readers, and drive home a love of books and reading.
Introducing AFAR, the third companion novel in the ALONE series! Educators who pre-order from @boulderbookstore.bsky.social will receive a free recorded author visit! Link in my bio. @simonkids.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @authorcade.bsky.social
Received this absolutely gorgeous book from @meganefreeman.bsky.social (just look at that cover!). She completely captures the young adult voice in a must keep reading NIV. Thank you so much for sharing with #bookposse.
Behold the stunning cover of my forthcoming YA debut, The Secret to Belonging. Art by Natalie Foss. Pre-order your signed, personalized copy from the Boulder Bookstore at the link in my bio! @simonteen.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @boulderbookstore.bsky.social @authorcade.bsky.social
Had the loveliest time - such a warm crowd and in such brilliant company!
Brooklyn Books & Booze @ Barrow's Intense@bklynbooksbooze.bsky.social · 9mo agoThanks for coming out for BBB's Nov. reading last night w/ authors @franwilde.bsky.social @scottedelman.bsky.social @victorpineiro.bsky.social & @yumewrites.bsky.social ! 🍸📖🎙️ Next up on 12/16: @csecooney.bsky.social @kradec.bsky.social #GeorgiaDay & #JamiletteCintron! More pics: shorturl.at/DgrAU
Excellent virtual school visit with a creative writing class in Ohio where @sylvialiu.bsky.social, Kate Albus, and @subity.bsky.social shared writing wisdom and their choices for writing craft books. Which of these have you read??
See you tomorrow in Brooklyn, friends!
Scott Edelman@scottedelman.bsky.social · 9mo agoWhat will I be doing 25 hours from now? Reading from my new collection 101 Things to Do Before You're Downloaded at Brooklyn Books & Booze — along with @yumewrites.bsky.social, @franwilde.bsky.social, and @victorpineiro.bsky.social, who'll be sharing their own glorious words! Hope to see you there!
Yes, I can't wait! #NCTE
Erin Bedell@erindaydreams.bsky.social · 9mo agoI just finished an #NCTE2025 planning meeting with these incredible authors, and feel compelled to tell you that this Sci-fi panel is going to be 🔥🔥🔥! We’d love for you to join us this Friday! @meganefreeman.bsky.social @sylvialiu.bsky.social #bookposse
WOW! 🤯Sold out of books! Was not expecting such a great turnout and enthusiasm at the Buckeye Book Festival for Valor Wings and The Last Shadow Warrior, but I'm grateful! 🙏
Come find me at @afterwordsliterary.bsky.social Kids Day at Halifax Central Library for some fun monster activities. (I’m stretching my skill set here so please take a moment to appreciate my scary little guy)
Pre-order this powerful new #middlegrade novel from Chrystal D. Giles! LISTEN TO THE GIRLS is out on May 5, 2026.
Chrystal D. Giles@chrystaldgiles.bsky.social · 9mo ago🪻COVER REVEAL🪻 I’m so excited to share the cover for my third middle-grade novel, LISTEN TO THE GIRLS, it publishes May 5, 2026 and is available for preorder now! Cover art by Charis JB Cover design by Katrina Damkoehler Order links in my bio!
Authors @essentialcoco.bsky.social, @chadgalucas.bsky.social and @chrystaldgiles.bsky.social had a great visit with 7th graders at Jordan Middle School in Lawrenceville, GA this week! #teachers and #librarians, follow us for opportunities to win a free virtual visit for your classroom!
We had a great visit with students from Twin Cedars Elementary in Bussey, Iowa! The students were excellent listeners and had fantastic questions. Thanks for having us! Educators and Librarians! Follow our socials for your chance to win a FREE virtual visit! #mglit #authorvisit #kidlit #giveaway
Happy paperback release day for You Owe Me One, Universe! Check out this riveting sequel to Chad Lucas's award-winning Thanks A Lot, Universe!
Chad Lucas@chadgalucas.bsky.social · 10mo agoYou Owe Me One, Universe is out today in paperback!
Who’s going to St. Louis next week for AASL? I hope you’ll join me on Thursday and Friday. And be sure to swing by the S&S booth Thursday evening where I’ll be signing books! @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
Who's ready for an opportunity so good it's 👻scary? 👻 #teachersky and #librarians! What: FREE virtual class visit with 3 middle grade authors!! How: Follow & repost to enter When: Ends Wed 10/8 Where: US/CAN 🎃Good luck!🎃
If I had to capture the heart of Unsinkable Cayenne in one sentence, it would be this one. Thank you to Linn Goss, reviewer for the High Plains International Book Awards!
I still regularly get messages from readers who loved Thanks A Lot, Universe and say, “I can’t wait to read more Brian and Ezra!” That’s when I get to say, “You’re in luck, because I wrote a sequel.” And the even better news is that You Owe Me One, Universe is out in paperback on October 7!
Trying to catch an agent's eye? Land a publishing deal? Connect more deeply with your readers? Mastering the use of symbolism can help level up your writing! #kidlit
I’m so excited to officially announce a third companion novel in the ALONE series! Publication is planned for Jan ‘27, but I need help with a title! Should it start with A? Should it be one word? If your readers have ideas, I would love to hear them! @simonkids.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social
Reminder: Celebrate back-to-school with Middle Grade Authorcade! You could win 15 fabulous books for your school or classroom library, including 2 just hitting shelves this month! Ends Aug. 24, US only. Enter here: app.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display...
Happy release day to WHERE ONLY STORMS GROW! This historical novel set in the 1930s dust-bowl era is perfect for fans of the I Survived series and would make a great addition to any home or classroom library. Congratulations, @alyssacolman.bsky.social!
If you already subscribe to my occasional newsletter, you know I only send it a few times a year when I’m really excited to share. Well, I’m getting excited! Link in bio. @eastwestlit.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @simonteen.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
15 BOOK GIVEAWAY for teacher & librarian friends! Celebrate back-to-school with Middle Grade Authorcade! You could win 15 books for your library, including 2 out this month! Enter here: app.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display... by subscribing to our newsletter. Boost for extra entries! US only. Ends 8/24
Something BIG is coming from Middle Grade Authorcade! Be on the lookout for a GIGANTIC giveaway coming Sunday 8/17! Want to get ahead of the game? Head on over to our website and subscribe to our newsletter here: www.authorcade.com/signup
I love meeting readers and educators, and a virtual author visit might be the perfect way to extend your students’ learning. Don’t hesitate to reach out! @ssedlib.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social #AwaybyMeganEFreeman #ALONEbyMeganEFreeman #authorvisit #schoolvisit
LOVE seeing VALOR WINGS on the list of Surrey Schools Top 10 Books of the Year!! 🤩🙏
Colleen Heidrich@mrscheidrich.bsky.social · last yr.Can't wait to be able to share all of these amazing books with students in a few weeks! Students will get to read and then vote on their favourite at the end of the year! #studentvote #sd36learn #SSBOY
We're sooo excited to see Authorcade's own @victorpineiro.bsky.social with his new book: THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS on Amazon's Best Books of August in time for its launch TODAY!!
