Frank Morelli

In case you missed it, you’re getting more @kaylaancrum.bsky.social novels, and soon.

“…books are largely ephemeral, some for the moment, a rare few for all time, and most in between. That’s how it’s always been, and if you embrace the journey, the next writing day, you’ll find there are always new stories.” —Cynthia Leitich Smith, interviewed by AJ Eversole for Cynsations Headshot of Cynthia in glasses indoors, vertical row of hearts in different shades of blue, cover art for HERE COME THE AUNTIES! Child with arms up stands in front of aunties. Quote from post in purple, all on orange background

“…books are largely ephemeral, some for the moment, a rare few for all time, and most in between...the next writing day, you’ll find there are always new stories.” Cynthia Leitich Smith, interviewed by @ajeversole.bsky.social: cynthialeitichsmith.com/2026/02/auth... #KidLit

Always, always, always grateful for indie booksellers.

Plant a Seed: Teen Summer Reading (3) This is the final post for SUMMER READING ideas.  Previously I shared flower crafts and nature crafts This week is all about the books. Mid...

The last of my summer reading idea series is on the blog today - this one is flowers/garden/outdoor books for middle grade and YA readers

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Truly missing this view in Santa Cruz, CA. 📚💙

YALSA Logo: 2026 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers. Pink background. Two rows of three book covers. BLOOD WATER by Tiffany D. Jackson (Scholastic) LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN, edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith (Heartdrum). Additional contributors: Kate Hart, Eric Gansworth, Marcella Bell, Darcie Little Badger, Karina Iceberg, Kaua Mahoe Adams, Andrea L. Rogers, Cheryl Isaacs, Christine Hartman Derr, Brian Young, K. A. Cobell, Jen Ferguson, A. J. Eversole, Byron Graves, Angeline Boulley, David A. Robertson. STARSTUFF: TEN SCIENCE FICTION STORIES TO CELEBRATE NEW POSSIBILITIES, edited by Wade Roush and William Alexander (MIT Kids Press). Additional contributors: A. R. Capetta, Maddi Gonzalez, Carlos Hernandez, Kekla Magoon, Jenn Reese, David A. Robertson, Eliot Schrefer, Fran Wilde. THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES by Kate Messner (Bloomsbury) THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS by Heidi E.Y. Stemple (Word Song) WE FELL APART by E. Lockhart (Delacorte)

"Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list identifies titles aimed at encouraging reading among teens who dislike to read for whatever reason." 2026 list: www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2026/... #BookSky

Rob Reiner's Trending Movie On Netflix Is An Underrated Coming-Of-Age Gem Netflix just added the best coming-of-age movie ever.

"A young adult masterpiece that deserves its sudden streaming success on Netflix." Such a thoughtful article. It's a joy to see this happening. Thank you for watching & sharing! screenrant.com/rob-reiner-f... #Flipped #Movie #RobReiner
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An honor to have Justina Barrett, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, read and blurb my upcoming middle grade historical fiction novel, THUNDER AND MERCY. I’m deeply grateful for your generosity, expertise, and belief in this story!

Last day for this! You can also pre order the exclusive waterstones hardback with super fancy sprayed edges!

Top 5 Best Literary Spy Novels as selected by Alex Preston: fivebooks.com/best-books/t...

winter doldrums (study/work in progress)

#drawing #workinprogress #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #ballpointpen #booksky

I got my first trade review for You’re Déäd To Me, Reed Walker & it's a glowing one from Kirkus!

It's such a pinch me moment to see reviews roll in & this book find its readers!

Intrigued: My bïø has the review, pre-ørder + Goodreads 🔗s

#booksky #writingcommunity #amreading #tbr #debut #romcom

The ingredients of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦:

♟️ Puzzles hidden in the corners of Cleveland after WWII
🍊 A fragile flavor-laced narrative, concerned with a girl who can taste names
🗝️ 7 players, 1 mastermind, 1 murderer, and a little locked box

#mystery #litfic #tbr #bookish #writingcommunity #reading 💙📚

Hanging with Little Sally, one of Thomas Dambo’s mystical creations. 📚💙

Celebrate the Year of the Horse! Wishing a Happy Lunar New Year to readers of all ages from teacupsandtomes.com.

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#bookstore #usedbookstore #onlinebookstore #indiebookstore #womanownedbusiness #lunarnewyear #booksky

The Unique Appeal of British Humorous Ghost Tales There’s something utterly charming about British ghost stories. They’re not just about spine-tingling scares or eerie moans in the night. No, British humorous ghost tales bring a delightful twist to t...

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NOT QUITE DEAD YET book is going well #hollyjacksonbook #writingcommunity #authorcommunity #notquitedeadyet

Annnd he’s off!
#dogsofbluesky #dogs 📚💙

Busy signing copies of On The Way To Birdland for the wonderful students at @georgemasonu.bsky.social. Thanks for reading! 📚💙

I was a slush reader (slushie!) for this issue & I promise the stories included in here are amazing.

life coach: ask yourself, who would I be if nobody was watching?

me: Jabba the Hutt covered in cats sprawled on my couch eating cheese puffs and watching Supernatural reruns

Blonde Elder Crone in light beige pants and black cardigan, clapping for the smiling Diana Rodriguez Wallach in front of a wall of books (The Silenced).

Blonde Elder Crone gesticulating toward the audience as she asks Diana Rodriguez Wallach a question about the The Silenced.

Diana Rodriguez Wallach answering a question while sitting next to a blonde Elder Crone.

Blonde Elder Crone doing her best Barbara Walters impression while asking Diana Rodriguez Wallach a question about The Silenced.

A few shots from last night's book launch of The Silenced, where I asked @dianawallachauthor.bsky.social alllllllllllll the questions about the book in front of a packed house at Children's Book World in Haverford, PA. Fun night! #booksky

Dear teachers, are you reading THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN with your class?

This Educators’ Guide may be helpful! It's free on my website.

Thank you for sharing my books with your readers. buff.ly/j7TP1N6 @randomhousekids.bsky.social #Booksky #mglit

Houseplants beware. #caturday

Happy birthday, Judy Blume! 🙌

HEARTS UNBROKEN is an upper YA, featuring a Mvskoke girl and a Lebanese-white American guy who’re student journalists covering the controversy around the race-conscious casting of their high-school musical. HEARTS UNBROKEN won an American Indian Youth Literature Award. HARVEST HOUSE is a tween-teen-friendly YA that features a Mvskoke boy and an Ojibwe girl who’re trying to solve the mystery of a haunted crossroads. HARVEST HOUSE was one of five nominees honored by the STOKER AWARD committee for “superior achievement in a young adult novel.” Both novels are published by Candlewick Press Book covers, both featuring award stickers. Hearts Unbroken (girl in jeans and T-shirt (title is logo) with hands in her pockets. Harvest House (girl and boy walking right side up and upside down on parallel with haunted small town/forest in the background. Title in the middle. Hearts above and below on the post. Title: YA Novels with Romantic Elements.

Ready for Valentine’s Day? How about reading a couple of YA books with Native heroes and romantic elements: HEARTS UNBROKEN (ages 14+) and HARVEST HOUSE (ages 12+) @candlewickpress.bsky.social? #BookSky

So thrilled that THE STEPS is on Kirkus Reviews' list of Best Teen and YA books of 2025! Congratulations @wendelinvand.bsky.social and all the other authors named!

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More #middlegrade recommendations for #ilovetoread month: @emilybarthisler.bsky.social's The Color of Sound, @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social's Hidden Truths, and my Summer of L.U.C.K. So great being together!

#kidlit #BookSky #Edusky #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amwriting #kidlitcommunity

Thank you, Jeff!

Frank Morelli Discover Frank Morelli, award-winning author of young adult & middle grade fiction. Explore books, news, and writing tips for teens, parents & educators.

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