Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you @PublishersWkly for this incredible review of ALMOST TRUE! Thank you for embracing the heart of this story that I love so much. I’m honored! Full PW review here www.publishersweekly.com/9798217228768 @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

I was lucky enough to read an advanced copy of this gorgeous novel. Put it on your list - it is fantastic.

Elly Swartz@ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · yesterday

Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you @PublishersWkly for this incredible review of ALMOST TRUE! Thank you for embracing the heart of this story that I love so much. I’m honored! Full PW review here www.publishersweekly.com/9798217228768 @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you @PublishersWkly for this incredible review of ALMOST TRUE! Thank you for embracing the heart of this story that I love so much. I’m honored! Full PW review here www.publishersweekly.com/9798217228768 @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

Cue happy dance! Huge thanks @colbysharp.bsky.social for an amazing review of ALMOST TRUE “A wild ride.” “A brilliant book.” “I loved it!” If you’re as excited as me-you are right?😉 you can preorder www.rhcbooks.com/books/817783... @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

Friends! Here you go! 1st chapter of ALMOST TRUE!!☺️ I am beyond excited to share this story with you! If you love books with ❤️🎶🐶 and a twist, this one’s for you! Preorder your copy here ;) www.rhcbooks.com/books/817783... #kidlit @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

I’ve been waiting for these two! #bookposse Now the question is what to read first? @meganefreeman.bsky.social @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social #RHCBEducators @randomhousekids.bsky.social

Enter to win!!! #kidlit

Elly Swartz@ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · last mo.

It’s #backtoschool and I want to thank teachers and librarians for all you do with a gratitude #giveaway. 🥰 I’m partnering with @thenextgenlib.bsky.social to give away a signed arc of ALMOST TRUE! 🎶🩷 Click the link for deets to enter @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

Who doesn’t love a good book giveaway?! #edusky #skybrarian #skybrarians #tlsky

Elly Swartz@ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · last mo.

It’s #backtoschool and I want to thank teachers and librarians for all you do with a gratitude #giveaway. 🥰 I’m partnering with @thenextgenlib.bsky.social to give away a signed arc of ALMOST TRUE! 🎶🩷 Click the link for deets to enter @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

It’s #backtoschool and I want to thank teachers and librarians for all you do with a gratitude #giveaway. 🥰 I’m partnering with @thenextgenlib.bsky.social to give away a signed arc of ALMOST TRUE! 🎶🩷 Click the link for deets to enter @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

When everything falls apart, finding yourself is the greatest discovery. This gem of a #MG #novel releases January 26! bookshop.org/a/102434/979... @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social #books #library #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #librarian #librarians #bookrecommendation

@elavannostrand.bsky.social get ready! I could not put this down and finished it in a day. @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social has many excellent mg books but THIS is my new favorite! Please don’t miss this one! Thank you for sharing with #BookPosse!

Stacy Alfano@teachlovesbooks.bsky.social · 3mo ago

@ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social #RHCBEducators @randomhousekids.bsky.social @delacortepress My weekend reading is here! Loving this cover!! #BookPosse

@ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social #RHCBEducators @randomhousekids.bsky.social @delacortepress My weekend reading is here! Loving this cover!! #BookPosse

Almost True is headed to #bookposse member @teachlovesbooks.bsky.social Watch your 📬 Stacy! You are going to want to start this right away! Thank you so much @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social for sharing with us!! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

This book!So many feelings! Gracie’s world is upended because of something her mom did.She feels betrayed & very angry. I won’t say more! It comes out 1/26/27! Amazing classroom discussions to be had! Thank you @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social for sharing with #bookposse @randomhousekids.bsky.social

"Almost True tells the story of resilience and acceptance, lies and truths." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...

Check out this GORGEOUS cover of the upcoming @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mg book!! This publishes in Jan. of 2027 & #BookPosse is so appreciative to get a sneak peek! We have a huge wait list of readers ready to read!! Thanks for sharing with us! @randomhousekids.bsky.social

Friends! 25% off pre-orders @barnesandnoble.com til 6/26 Honored by the early praise for ALMOST TRUE from rockstar authors @lindsayncurrie.bsky.social & @katemessner.com 🥹 If you love books w/ ❤️+🎶+cute 🐶+a twist, preorder here😉 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/almost-tru... @randomhousekids.bsky.social

Friends, ALMOST TRUE arcs are here! And they are beautiful!!🥹 Follow along for… Arc GIVEAWAY! Discussion questions! Teachers Guide! Fun facts! I can’t wait to share this story with you! @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

Jasmine Warga and I started revising the third draft of P.S. Are We Friends Now? today! I love working on this book with Jasmine!

John Schu@mrschureads.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Dear Reader, We wrote a middle-grade book together!!! A story that is filled with things we love and care about. A story with secrets, but also with lots of light. A story we wrote in a very unique way. Love, Jasmine Warga and John Schu www.instagram.com/p/DVKLw87jlW...

Wow! Thank you @katemessner.com for this wonderful blurb of ALMOST TRUE! Honored that you loved my story. That you connected with its heart and its surprising twists. With heaps of gratitude and so much respect, thank you, my friend! @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

"Grace Millstein is a talented songwriter and guitar player with a beautiful voice. She is a loving big sister, and a kind friend with a generous heart." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...

"Jen Bricking’s cover illustration and Michelle Cunningham’s cover design for Almost True are magical." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...

Almost True by Elly Swartz

Happy Monday! Today marks the seventh time Elly Swartz has stopped by Watch. Connect. Read. to finish my sentences! We discussed Almost True...

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Cover Reveal: Almost True by @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social Illustrator Credit: Jen Bricking Designer Credit: Michelle Cunningham Interview: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...

Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Elly Swartz is the award-winning author of seven middle grade novels: Finding Perfect, Smart Cookie, Give and Take, Dear Student, Hidden Truths, Same Page & Almost True. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social! Hidden Truths received starred reviews from Kirkus & School Library Journal, was a Kirkus Best Books of 2023, an Amazon Best Book for November, & an Amazon Editors’ pick. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Her book Same Page was just named a Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable! It is a story about the fight against a middle school book ban. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

SAME PAGE was named a Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable! I’m honored. I’m crying and dancing and crying while dancing! SAME PAGE is my 6th book. My 1st shiny sticker. Dreams do come true. Grateful! @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Just finished reading Same Page by @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social to both my 4th & 5th grade AE classes. Big hit! So many thoughtful conversations about banning books. Began Dodger and Me by Jordan Sonnenblick w/4th & Busted by @dangemeinhart.bsky.social w/5th. Both classes--hooked! #EduSky #readaloud

Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Elly Swartz is the award-winning author of seven middle grade novels.. Swartz’s books reflect her commitment to raising awareness about mental health and neurodiversity. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit

Cue happy dance! A new book is coming and I’m bursting with excitement! Get ready for the unexpected, my friends. ALMOST TRUE is a contemporary middle grade novel w/ a twist. It's shorter & fast paced. And I can't wait to share it. 😊 @randomhousekids.bsky.social #AlmostTrue #newbook #kidlit