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Mare Hagarty

@marehagarty.bsky.social

mg writer, theater/playwriting background, 5x Audie judge, cancer survivor

356 Followers  |  327 Following  |  13 Posts  |  Joined: 22.07.2024  |  1.7112

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Licorice

Licorice

I LOVE this cover illustrated by Kelly Murphy!!! @karalareau.bsky.social

20.02.2026 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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New and Noteworthy Children’s and YA Books: February 2026 buff.ly/NbSE0fS

11.02.2026 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Snow Geese Season

Snow Geese Season

Cover Reveal: Snow Geese Season by Angela Burke Kunkel and @ebgoodale.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/02/snow...

02.02.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy (almost) #BookBirthday to As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons = Six Qs with author Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle + 2 Book GIVEAWAY! - Erin Dealey, Children's Author We celebrate the Book Birthday of As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons + Six Qs with author Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle

Want a free copy of As You Are? Read and react to Erin Dealey's blog. Follow all directions. erindealey.com/book-birthda... .

27.01.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2026 Finalists β€” Homepage

The Audie Awards Finalists have been announced. #LoveAudiobooks www.audiopub.org/2026audies

29.01.2026 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Those afternoons at Grandma’s ❀️
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#illustration #kidlitart #kidlit

22.01.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Redshank is one of our most common waders. Look out for the white wing bars when the bird is in flight.

The Redshank is one of our most common waders. Look out for the white wing bars when the bird is in flight.

A Redshank in North Wales the other day for #BirdsSeenIn2026

22.01.2026 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1180    πŸ” 86    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3
This was a commission for a pet portrait I painted a few years ago.  The dog is called Betty.  She's beautiful!

This was a commission for a pet portrait I painted a few years ago. The dog is called Betty. She's beautiful!

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Watercolour painting of a dog called Betty. All that hair was a challenge! #dogs #dogsofbluesky #petportraits #art #watercolours #painting

21.01.2026 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6348    πŸ” 371    πŸ’¬ 270    πŸ“Œ 26
Screenshot of my artwork of Kermit and Miss Piggy from The Muppets instagram account

Screenshot of my artwork of Kermit and Miss Piggy from The Muppets instagram account

Umm!!!! 🀩πŸ₯³

I got a message the other day that THE Muppets wanted to repost my art

Of course thinking it was a scam at first I was skeptical, until I look at their account and Im like oh yup… you are the muppets

This is way cool and im very much fangirling over here !!!!

29.12.2025 06:40 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Math Books for Kids Books to inspire a love of reading? Sure. That's a thing. But a little math along the way couldn't hurt either.

Day #10 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: Books to inspire a love of reading? Sure. That's a thing. But a little math along the way couldn't hurt either. #31days31lists #kidlit πŸ“šπŸ‘ afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/10/3...

10.12.2025 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For KidLit Community - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish KidLit Community On Bluesky Since I mainly joined Bluesky in hopes of helping to establish my new home for connecting with the kidlit community (writers, illustrators, educators and librarians, agent…

For those looking for my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky: the link is always in my profile.

Includes quickstart info, how to control what you see and don't see, different community resources, and Resources For the #KidLit Community:

publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/fo...

22.11.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Congrats @asiqueira.bsky.social Can’t wait to read this (and pair it with our upcoming Squirrel Draws #BigFeelings β€” @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

20.11.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Measuring the Truth: A Thomas Jefferson STEAM Discovery Where story meets science: FREE STEAM workshops based on THOMAS JEFFERSON’S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE: BIAS, TRUTH, AND A MIGHTY MOOSE by Beth Anderson

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#Educators - @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social has created 4 absolutely fantastic STEAM Discovery Workshops for THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE!
@jeremyholmesstudio.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky

17.11.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cover of JUST FLOWERS by Erin Dealey with art--and lots of flowers-- by Kate Cosgrove

Cover of JUST FLOWERS by Erin Dealey with art--and lots of flowers-- by Kate Cosgrove

JUST FLOWERS Illus. @k8cosgrove.bsky.social #FlowerDay @eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social

"#Kindness can soften the hardest hearts & we miss out when we make snap judgments. A vibrant reminder to look beyond appearancesβ€”a lesson that applies to #flowers as well as to people." --KIRKUS

19.05.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

"It helps me organize my thoughts," a student said to me.

No, that's your job. That's the thinking part. It requires effort. And if it feels like it requires effort, that's okay. You're doing it. It was never meant to effortless. That was sales pitch.

17.10.2025 13:13 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You're welcome. Nice interview!

17.09.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you @BookstrOfficial for the interview: "Stan Yan on Comic Tales Where Misfortune Sparks Growth" at bookstr.com/article/...

@SimonKids
@TheTobiasAgency

16.09.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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This month and every month, we honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities here in Massachusetts and across the country.

Our nation and our future are stronger because of this vibrant community.

16.09.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We hear people are introducing themselves, and thought we'd give it a go! LibraryThing was founded in 2005, and is a book cataloging and social networking site. We offer detailed cataloging options, as well as a lively social atmosphere and lots of fun programs. www.librarything.com πŸ’™πŸ“šπŸ§΅

20.11.2024 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 202    πŸ” 63    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 18
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Another enjoyable poetry evening at Troubadour Booksellers with Charlotte Lit poets Irene Blair Honeycutt, Mary Alice Dixon, and Martin Settle.

#poetrycommunity

20.08.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Best Books of 2024, as Chosen by Smithsonian Scholars Staff at the Institution pick their favorite reads of the year, including riveting memoirs, fascinating true histories and fun fiction

I am thrilled!!! to have CLOUDS IN SPACE as one of @smithsonianmag.bsky.social scholars’ picks for β€œBest Books of 2024” 😍 www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t... Wait, have I mentioned that I am thrilled??? πŸ˜‰

12.12.2024 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 164    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 25    πŸ“Œ 3
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: July 2025 Readers can beat the heat with new installments to favorite series, including a picture book about a small dinosaur embracing change, a graphic novel about a community’s inability to share, a YA mystery...

Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: July 2025

18.07.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy book birthday to @valeriebolling.bsky.social's Goal Setting in the Writing Classroom: Building Student Agency, Independence, and Success! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/goal... @stenhousepub.bsky.social @kassiaowedekind.bsky.social @stenhousepub.bsky.social

20.06.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Move Over, Middle Grade: Take Two, by guest bloggers Christina Chatel and Marcia Kochel Two middle school librarians talk about the need for Young Teen Lit

We need books with mass appealβ€”See #6 here teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/06/09/m... #youngteenlit

09.06.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ink drawing of a dog sitting and listening to a phonograph, with a real purple petunia flower used as the horn of the phonograph. Signed β€œD. Ohi” with the copyright noted as Β©2014 Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

Ink drawing of a dog sitting and listening to a phonograph, with a real purple petunia flower used as the horn of the phonograph. Signed β€œD. Ohi” with the copyright noted as Β©2014 Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

So much is about learning how to really LISTEN.

#FoundObjectArt

04.06.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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17 exceptional NEW nonfiction children's books! imaginationsoup.net/new-nonficti... #kidlit

30.05.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Wrote a 'Rumpelstiltskin' Retelling β€” See the Cover! (Exclusive) PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the cover of 'Rumpelstiltskin,' a retelling of the classic fairy tale from bestselling children's book author Mac Barnett and award-winning illustrator Carson Ellis.

National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett Wrote a β€˜Rumpelstiltskin’ Retelling | People

15.05.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A picture book about an approaching storm, a middle grade novel about a magical mail slot, a YA series addition about two boys outrunning a fateful call, and more new books hitting shelves next week buff.ly/HDl6xty

02.05.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review of the Day: The Black Mambas by Kelly Crull This book? It’s a wonder. A joy. A small pinpoint of light in the darkness that is 2025. If you are in need of something that takes your faith in humanity and gives it a jolt to the gills, that would ...

This book? It’s a wonder. A joy. A small pinpoint of light in the darkness that is 2025. If you are in need of something that takes your faith in humanity and gives it a jolt to the gills, that would be this title. From @lernerbooks.bsky.social #kidlit πŸ“šπŸ‘ afuse8production.slj.com/2025/05/04/r...

04.05.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

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