Definitely want to include No Purchase Necessary @msmarianayagam.bsky.social in our summer reading for incoming 8th graders. Fun and funny while dealing with tough subjects and moral dilemma.

Greg Andree@gregandree71.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The first lines of No Purchase Necessary @msmarianayagam.bsky.social are perfect 😂😂😂 “It all started with the first mistake, week one of my new school - not surrendering my eraser to Jacob Underson. One thing led to another, and by week three, I had stolen a million dollars.”

The first lines of No Purchase Necessary @msmarianayagam.bsky.social are perfect 😂😂😂 “It all started with the first mistake, week one of my new school - not surrendering my eraser to Jacob Underson. One thing led to another, and by week three, I had stolen a million dollars.”

I'm agog! FORTS is one of @usatoday.com's bestselling #picturebooks this week! Thank you to all the indie bookstores who believe in this book and have been sharing it with their customers. ❤️💙📚 #kidlit www.usatoday.com/booklist/gen...

🎉COVER REVEAL!!🎉 We are thrilled to share this gorgeous cover! GO PLAY will be released by @broadleafbooks.bsky.social on April 14, 2026! Thank you to our editor Lisa Kloskin, our book’s agent @literarylesliez.bsky.social and the cover designer Angie Chiu.

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Ramya G Spaulding@rgspaulding.bsky.social · last yr.

#kidlit #PB This is a well-written and fun book that answers the age-old question of what curry is. Maria's @msmarianayagam.bsky.social lyrical text and Geeta's (Geeta Ladi) beautiful, fun illustrations bring this book to life. I love the recipe at the back and will definitely be trying it.

In WAIT ‘TIL YOU’RE OLDER by @msmarianayagam.bsky.social w/art by Irina Avgustinovich, tired of hearing “wait ‘til you’re older,” Reha takes matters into her own hands. An introduction to the idea of time travel cleverly paired w/ celebration of creativity & joy of living in the moment. #kidlit 📚👍🏻

Middle school is a tumultuous yet foundational period in children's lives. Hear from @msmarianayagam.bsky.social‬, author of the hilarious and heartwarming book NO PURCAHSE NECESSARY, on how we can help guide our students to make good choices during this time: bit.ly/4dyqDGU 🍫

How this just made my day! 🧡🧡

Destiny Howell@dhowl37.bsky.social · last yr.

Just finished No Purchase Necessary by @msmarianayagam.bsky.social and it was the most stress I've felt for a fictional character in a hot minute--which I fully mean as a compliment. The tension was so delicious and I loved all the cultural elements. My third 5-star read of the year!

This means so much to me 🧡

Ramya G Spaulding@rgspaulding.bsky.social · last yr.

#Kidlit #mg 👍🏽📚 My favorite line from this book. They poured themselves out--we were full because they were empty. Loved all the references to Tamil culture and food. Wonderful read @msmarianayagam.bsky.social #kidlit

Thank you!!

Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit@jilanne.bsky.social · last yr.

Congrats @msmarianayagam.bsky.social and @joseebisaillon.bsky.social !!! The new book sounds amazing and inspiring! #kidlit #picturebooks #girlpower

I’m so excited for this! My presentation is jam packed with great examples and some helpful learnings I’ve collected along the way. I hope you’ll join me!

Inked Voices@inkedvoices.bsky.social · 2y ago

MG & YA Writers! Join us for this upcoming webinar on Crafting Interiority, with @msmarianayagam.bsky.social

Happy book birthday to @msmarianayagam.bsky.social's No Purchase Necessary! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2024/05/no-p...

New Book Day! 💙📚 @nnedi.bsky.social @tswitherspoon.bsky.social @alicefeeney.com @msmarianayagam.bsky.social @erikaswyler.bsky.social @fondalee.bsky.social et al #librarylife #booksky #ilovemyjob

In 2022, I worked closely with a new writer who won a full MS critique and 1 hour phone call that I donated to Books for Palestine. Her book, was so good l even gave it a presubmission blurb. Well that book is coming out next week and I couldn’t be prouder of @msmarianayagam.bsky.social!!

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Amanda Hunt@thenextgenlib.bsky.social · 2y ago

A heartfelt & funny #MG #book by @msmarianayagam.bsky.social about morals and middle school friendships: amzn.to/3WUZirg #library #books #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #librarian #bookrecommendation #librarians

You’re the best, @andrewchacket.bsky.social

Andrew Hacket@andrewchacket.bsky.social · 2y ago

Absolutely loved this book by @msmarianayagam.bsky.social! 10 out of 10 would recommend!!!

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Lori Tecler@loritecler.bsky.social · 2y ago

In NO PURCHASE NECESSARY by @msmarianayagam.bsky.social, Ajay steals a candy bar, then finds it has the ticket to a life-changing $1 million prize. This leads to a moral dilemma w/twists & turns as Ajay tries to figure a way forward. Readers will be hooked until the surprising conclusion. #mglit 📚👍🏻

Thank you for the kind words @anicarissi.bsky.social 🧡

Anica Mrose Rissi@anicarissi.bsky.social · 2y ago

My #fridayreads is @msmarianayagam.bsky.social delightful middle grade debut, NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Who can resist an opening like this?

✨A STARRED REVIEW FROM KIRKUS! ✨ I’m so delighted to share that No Purchase Necessary has gotten a starred review from Kirkus!!! What’s a starred review, you ask? It’s Kirkus’s way of signaling a book they consider truly special—and it’s only assigned to about 10% of the books they review.

New Verse Show #podcast is up!! We chat with @msmarianayagam.bsky.social about The Amazing Power of Girls illustrated by Skylar White and Maria shares some great insight into publishing! #kidlit #WritingCommunity #kidlitmegafeed

I’m in 💕love💕 w/ these new books by @msmarianayagam.bsky.social & @katuno.bsky.social Everyone needs hope & courage. 👍🏼📚

⭐️⭐️my first middle grade novel⭐️⭐️ I’m so thrilled to share the announcement of my debut middle grade novel with Harper!! I couldn’t be more grateful to Yash and Alyson for championing this project, and to Alice Fugate for orchestrating this deal.

How’s the folks? 🦑🐡

Stunningly! I love nebulae and that’s why I wrote the picture book, CLOUDS IN SPACE, coming out next year from MIT Kids 🤩😍

🔔 cover reveal 🔔 Hi all! Please meet Baby Hope & Baby Courage! These sweet little babies will be on shelves in Jan, and are available to pre-order now. (Link in bio) Please fill out the pre-order form at Marianayagam.com/pre-order-form to receive a signed/personalized bookplate 💜💚

5 days left to bid! Copies of each of my published books, + MY VERY LAST ARC OF HUMMIGBIRD SEASON, + PB MS critique, + AMA!!! Go to the @AWEtober IG account to bid and help Maui recover and thrive!

Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic@grubreport.bsky.social · 3y ago

Hey, I'm over on IG working w/ #AWEtober to raise money to help #Maui recover. Here's what I'm offering! Please go to the @AWEtober IG account to bid! #hawaiicommunityfoundation #worldcentralkitchen #coralrestorationfoundation #seatrees instagram.com/p/CyJdBTVP_A_/

Thanks for the great interview questions, @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social! Check out today’s Picture Book Builders post and comment to enter the #bookgiveaway!

Rebecca Gardyn Levington@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · 3y ago

For any #Kidlit peeps looking for rhyming NF board book mentor texts, you don't want to miss my interview w/ @lisavperron.bsky.social in today's Picture Book Builders post! We chat all about her & #JenniferFalkner's fabulous new book TELL ME ABOUT SPACE!🥳 tinyurl.com/muwm8eb9

Hey #PORTFOLIODAY I‘m a Canadian kidlit author-illustrator based in Berlin, Germany. I am seeking representation. #kidlitart #amquerying #seekingrepresentation

"A good first line gives me context about the story and lays a roadmap for where we're going." @marchsoloway, Senior Agent at ABLA, on the podcast Writers w/Wrinkles. Get inspiration for your first line, starting w/ Susan Johnston Taylor's revision journey: www.sarakruger.com/first-lines/...