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 · 3w 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 · 5mo 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

Announcing new deals for @planetx.bsky.social @dashkaslater.bsky.social @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social + more

Rights Report: Week of October 20, 2025

New deals for Lygia Day Peñaflor, Elizabeth Foscue, Becky Dean, and others.

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Hey, Massachusetts! Help tell our legislators they should pass An Act Regarding Free Expression to protect libraries, schools, and authors from book bans by sending them a postcard! Instructions on how to do this and where to get postcards here: www.massfreedomtoread.org/act @massaabb.bsky.social

What an honor! Thank you @cybilsawards.bsky.social for including SAME PAGE in this important resource alongside these other wonderful reads. @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

What an honor! Thank you @cybilsawards.bsky.social for including SAME PAGE in this important resource alongside these other wonderful reads. @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

I will be there with @danaalisonlevy.bsky.social @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social @beaconpress.bsky.social @massaabb.bsky.social to tell you about An Act Regarding Free Expression, currently under consideration in the MA legislature, and tools to contact your reps portersquarebooks.com/event/2025-0...

Be the Change Workshop: Act to Support the Freedom to Read

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At next week's event you'll also hear from @danaalisonlevy.bsky.social @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social @beaconpress.bsky.social @authorsabb.bsky.social and Mass Freedom To Read (www.massfreedomtoread.org). If you've ever felt helpless about book bans due to living in a blue state, come to this event!

Let's come together! How can we support teachers & librarians? How can we support readers? How can we support each other? In SAME PAGE, Bess discovers to fight a book ban at her school, she must 1st learn how to be an ally & a friend @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

For those who need an #Uplift: bsky.app/profile/debb... Hand-curated by yours truly, updated daily via @blueskyfeedcreator.com. Criteria unapologetically subjective, tho esp: bookish • quirky • word nerds • art that shows human process • vintage tech • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text

Honored! SAME PAGE was in the @nytimes.com Recommended for Kids Starting Middle School www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/b... Thank you, rockstar librarian Jennifer Hubert Swan. Want to check out SAME PAGE? 😉 www.rhcbooks.com/books/727437... @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social