Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs
@puddlereader.bsky.social
Children’s author | editor Islandport Press | former librarian | enthusiastic tea-drinker | probably baking or lost in the Maine woods
Some book news! I’m so excited to share this long-kept secret with the world and hope you’ll join the adventure of SEARCH FOR THE UNICORN in 2028! @charlesbridge.bsky.social @cicchese-art.bsky.social
Getting all packed up for #NESCBWI. Hope to see you there!
Tonight I attended my seventh-grader’s opt-in book discussion and dinner night where students and parents read HOME AWAY FROM HOME by Cynthia Lord. Gathering around kidlit, watching kids get super into it, witnessing the excitement and community around a book — yup, did my heart good.
Let’s make believe that we get to pick our next children’s literature ambassador. Who are some of your top contenders? Whose work do you and your young readers love? Let’s shine a light on them!
July 4th, 2025: The audiobook I’m listening to. The claws-ready dessert I made.
My kids have mastered the art of terrifying toy shadow pranks. How’s your summer going? 😂
Spotted a drag show and banned books free library in Portland, Maine last night. ❤️🌈📚
I’ve been on the road every day but one since last Friday, and I am basking in sitting on my living room floor listening to my son watch SpongeBob at the moment. 😆
That moment a tortoise decides she wants to be a Ninja Turtle…
Looking forward to the New England SCBWI (@newenglandscbwi.bsky.social) conference this weekend! I am presenting two workshops: one on picture book voice and one on research. Between those, a panel, and critiques, it’ll be a busy weekend. I am so excited to see everyone!
Yesterday someone said to me “at least we get new leadership every 4 years & someone else gets a chance.” Of course, this isnt leadership. This is muscle-flexing. Of course, 4 yrs looks different when you spend them gutting the structures & people that stabilize us. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/u...
Trump Administration Fires Librarian of Congress
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Shameful. Devestating. I urge people who keep making excuses to look at this and stop letting others get away with looking away and carrying on with business as usual. Regardless of the title, she remains my Librarian in Chief. #Librarysky www.cnn.com/2025/05/08/p...
Trump administration fires librarian of Congress | CNN Politics
The White House on Thursday notified Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden that she was removed from her position, a spokesperson for the Library of Congress told CNN.
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In Maine there’s mud season. And then there’s mud season as a mother.
In celebration of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I’m doing a book giveaway for newsletter subscribers. FIVE winners can each pick one of my books to keep or to give to a favorite teacher, librarian, or child reader. Enter: carriefinison.com/giveaway Follow/like/tag a friend for bonus entries! ❤️ 📚
Teacher Appreciation Giveaway 2025
This form is to enter Carrie Finison's Teacher Appreciation book giveaway. Please select one title from the list and enter the contact information requested below. Five winners will be chosen at ran...
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This Friday May 9th, I will participate in a FREE read-a-thon featuring 20 acclaimed authors from across the US. Register with the QR codes in the video, or use these links: bit.ly/Read-In-am bit.ly/Read-In-pm @authorsabb.bsky.social @aabbri.bsky.social @portersqbooks.bsky.social #kidlit
Happy Independent Bookstore Day! I stopped and shopped at @highfivebooks.bsky.social today before returning home to Maine, and earlier this week I bought books from The Briar Patch in Bangor! What indie bookstores are you giving love? #independentbookstoreday
Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day! Who’s celebrating?? And if you’re looking for a way to celebrate poetry AND pockets with kids, check out THE POCKET BOOK! Written by Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs, illustrated by Julia Breckenreid, published by Abrams Kids. #picturebook #poeminyourpocket
HB 324 would criminalize New Hampshire's K-12 educators, school libraries, and school boards. If this bill passes, they'll be able to arrest librarians over textbooks, art books, and literary classics in NH. action.everylibrary.org/oppose_hb324... via @everylibrary.bsky.social #nhpolitics
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Together, we can protect New Hampshire’s students, educators, and school librarians from harmful and unnecessary legislation. Oppose HB 324 today!
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I love the topic of poetry. Yes, I rely heavily on poetry when I write and have one published rhyming picture book, but a couple others in free verse. I often tell folks it’s my 1st writing language, what I learned and practiced most often, and so helpful for picture books. #kidlitchat
Bangor area folks, this is such an amazing chance to experience a phenomenal author!!
Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs@puddlereader.bsky.social · last yr.After years of attending the Literacy Tea hosted annually by the Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, being wowed by this massively fun, family-friendly, and beautiful event that celebrates both children’s books AND adult literacy, I am so honored to be the guest author this year! Join us April 6! #maine
After years of attending the Literacy Tea hosted annually by the Literacy Volunteers of Bangor, being wowed by this massively fun, family-friendly, and beautiful event that celebrates both children’s books AND adult literacy, I am so honored to be the guest author this year! Join us April 6! #maine
Some big news: I am joining the Islandport Press team as Children’s Book Editor! This will be an exciting page turn for me in kidlit and in Maine. I hope you’ll stay in touch and stay tuned for Islandport updates! (Don’t worry, I’ll still be writing, too!)
Thank you @abbiewjames.bsky.social!
Abbie James@abbiewjames.bsky.social · last yr.I 💚 National Parks and 💚 I AM MADE OF MOUNTAINS. Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs @puddlereader.bsky.social's poems, park info, and fabulous back matter paired with beautiful illustrations by Vivian Mineker make this a lovely book on so many levels. 📚👍 #kidlit
I am thrilled that my picture book I AM MADE OF MOUNTAINS is on Florida Literacy Association’s 2024-2025 Children’s Book Award list, along with two other titles from @charlesbridge.bsky.social!
Today is #RandomActsofKindnessDay so we're giving people free access to books, information, free internet access and WiFi, a free warm space and a whole load of other stuff. FOR FREE. Just like every other day. ❤️ Libraries are amazing. #LoveLibraries
THE LOVE LETTER by @anikaadenise.bsky.social and Lucy Ruth Cummins is a perfect picture book to celebrate Valentine’s Day and friendship with ❤️❤️❤️
