Happy book birthday to: 📚 Izzy vs. Cheerleading by Joy McCullough @joymccullough.bsky.social We can’t wait to read it! Thank you for being part of BookBreak!
Tara Dairman
@taradairman.bsky.social
Author of books for kids and teens, incl. THE GIRL FROM EARTH'S END & the All Four Stars Series. Next up: WE ARE THE DEVILS (Tundra, 2027). Authors Against Book Bans advocate. she/they. https://taradairman.com
When I shared @taradairman.bsky.social putting ONE CAN BE in a Colorado @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social I forgot that @jennbertman.bsky.social also put the book in a LFL at Colorado’s WOW! Children's Museum for double the fun. #onecanbe #50states #colorado #megakidlit #booksky
Huge thanks to the Read to Write Kidlit podcast for having me on this month to talk about the writing process behind the middle-grade book of my heart, The Girl from Earth's End. readtowritekidlit.substack.com/p/s3-ep-4-wr...
S3 Ep 4: Writing "agents of chaos" and creating characters better than you are. Tara Dairman shares about writing her middle grade book, The Girl From Earth's End.
The Girl From Earth's End journey to bookshelves was a long ride, but Tara Dairman learned a lot from this novel and she shares her wisdom with us on our latest episode.
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Hey, that's my YA debut--WE ARE THE DEVILS--getting a mention in the @publisherswkly.bsky.social Rights Roundup! 😈
Two new books coming from me in 2027 and 2028! My YA debut, and my next middle grade.
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Celeste Moon Bunny@celestemoonbunny.bsky.social · 11mo agoJust finished The Girl From Earth's End by @taradairman.bsky.social! An endearing tale about a brave little girl who takes up an impossible mission to rescue one of her fathers that melts the heart. <3 Not to mention there's beautifully written disabled, queer and POC rep. 10000/10 recommend <333
So thrilled to be a mentor in the SCBWI Michelle Begley Mentorship Program for writers and artists this year. If you're in the Rocky Mts, apply! I've been a mentee a few times, last year with the fabulous @taradairman.bsky.social. Highly recommend! #rmcscbwi #writersky #booksky #artistsky #kidlit
Banning books is as unAmerican as you can get. Thank you to everyone who takes action and pushes back. If you're a book creator (traditionally or independently published), please join @authorsabb.bsky.social. #bannedbooksweek
And learn more about @authorsabb.bsky.social, and how you can help fight censorship, here: www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
Authors Against Book Bans
Our Mission Statement We are Authors Against Book Bans. We, a coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and other book creators, stand united against the deeply unconstit...
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This year for Banned Books Week, I teamed up w @taradairman.bsky.social & Kellye Crocker, my co-leaders of the Colorado chapter of AABB, to showcase some of what we've been up to in Colorado this year, as well as why everyone should be thinking about banned books and some next steps for our state.
That's me, talking about turning ideas into books, relying on my critique partners, and GO, BABY, GO's path to publication at @boonewrites.bsky.social's blog! Thanks for having me, Mary :)
Mary Boone@boonewrites.bsky.social · last yr.How does author @taradairman.bsky.social know an idea will make a good book? 1. When it won’t leave her alone. 2. When it feels like something something she hasn't seen before. 3. When it feels like something she’s particularly qualified to write. Read more: www.boonewrites.com/post/six-que...
My 2nd picture book, GO, BABY, GO! hits shelves today! A great read-aloud for ages 3-7, or new-baby gift for runners. If you see it out in the wild, I’d love a pic 😊 Biggest thanks to wonderful illustrator @modoodles.bsky.social and lovely publisher Peachtree for bringing this book to life.
I was running my mouth offline and missed the #kidlitchat, so I'm late to the party. Without a doubt the two #kidlit books I would be excited to see get the movie treatment are Boy 2.0 by @traceybaptiste.bsky.social and The Girl from Earth's End by @taradairman.bsky.social
kidlitchat@kidlitchat.bsky.social · last yr.TOPIC: What are some recent #kidlit books you think should get the full on movie treatment (from #picturebooks to #ya)? Which recent book-to-film adaptations have you loved? Do you 'cast' your work when you're creating it? And... heck... let's have some popcorn and have us a #kidlitchat!
Colorado friends, please mark your calendars: I have THREE book events in the next month to celebrate the publication of @modoodles.bsky.social's & my new picture book, GO, BABY, GO! - a mom-and-kiddo jogging-stroller adventure set in our beloved Rocky mountains. I'd love to see you there!
Been arting! (Self-portrait in graphite pencil, pastel, and prismacolor pencil)
Happy happy book birthday, @annbraden.bsky.social and INTO THE RAPIDS! This book is wonderful!
Penguin School & Library@penguinschoollib.bsky.social · last yr.Each sentence holds a nugget of wisdom that will touch the reader. But don’t blink, or you’ll miss details that will take you through the rapids to a satisfying conclusion.” — @ala-booklist.bsky.social Preorder @annbraden.bsky.social's INTO THE RAPIDS for your class or library!
Today is the day! Join us 10-3 ET for readings by acclaimed kidlit authors honoring the legacy of Floyd Cooper, celebrating the power of #kidlit to connect & hopefully inspiring all of us to take action to protect the #FreedomToRead. Take 1 minute today: action.everylibrary.org/freedomtoread
The Freedom Read-In morning lineup includes @padmatv.bsky.social @federicoerebia.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social @taradairman.bsky.social @debbimichiko.bsky.social @marthafreeman.bsky.social @robinstevenson.bsky.social @maggietokudahall.bsky.social
Calling all #Teachers #Educators #Readers #Writers to tune in for the FREEDOM READ-IN! Support #FreedomToRead by streaming for FREE on 9 May (Friday of #ChildrensBookWeek) #kidlit PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE! Morning 10-12:45 : crowdcast.io/c/z2e4i7i652g1 Afternoon 1-3 : crowdcast.io/c/ky2m562xhkso
Here’s the bill. It’s currently been passed by both the House & the Senate, and it’s just waiting for the governor’s signature to make it a law.
Colorado SB063 | 2025 | Regular Session
Draft Listing (2025-04-16) Library Resource Decision Standards for Public Schools [Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass]
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Colorado authors: Authors Against Book Bans in Colorado are appearing before the Colorado legislature and getting action on bills to protect Coloradans from book bans. SB 63 is moving through the legislature. If you’re not a member, please consider joining!
Tara Dairman@taradairman.bsky.social · 2y agoYes, please! I'm the new Colorado co-leader along with @writersofrohan.bsky.social, and we'd love to see our state's membership grow.
Shame Jubilee. This blew my mind! @courtneymilan.com is so freaking smart.
Courtney Milan@courtneymilan.com · last yr.Sometimes I get so stuck on stuff that I have to declare a Shame Jubilee. This week's newsletter is about how that works (or rather, how it doesn't, until it does.) view.flodesk.com/ema... If you want to sign up and/or read archives, here's the link: www.courtneymilan.co...
INTO THE RAPIDS comes out in about a month & I'm excited to share this review! With my brilliant editor @nancyrosep.bsky.social by my side, I set out to write a story short enough to be accessible to lots of readers, while still telling a deep, meaningful story. Glad Booklist thinks we nailed it!
Authors, if you haven't already joined Authors Against Book Bans, consider this your official call to action! It's open to any author or illustrator whose name is on a book. Check out www.authorsagainstbookbans.com to sign up, and if you have any specific questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Authors Against Book Bans
Our Mission Statement We are Authors Against Book Bans. We, a coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and other book creators, stand united against the deeply unconstit...
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Harper Collins did not sign. So weird how being owned by Rupert Murdoch means they can't even advocate for their own survival. Libraries are a HUGE part of all publishers' bottom lines. If you can't speak out bc it's right, speak out bc otherwise this destroys your bottom line ffs
Colleen T@librarycolleen.bsky.social · last yr.Four of the Big Five Publishers Sign Letter Urging Congress to Restore IMLS 📚 www.wordsandmoney.com/four-of-the-...