Karen B. McCoy

Checked out The Etiquette of Voles by @karenbmccoy.bsky.social at Sac Library today! Then promptly turned it back in so someone else can check it out cuz I’ve already read it 😁 #kidlit #mglit

Newsletter! mailchi.mp/c40219444f97... Mid-September became early October! Audiobook news, upcoming appearances (Oct 7 and 11), I was on a podcast and a blog, and interviews w/ authors @yamilesmendez.bsky.social , @kgmachwrites.bsky.social , @jennylundquist.bsky.social and @kaaauthor.bsky.social!

Had the best time with @michellechouinard.bsky.social at Wild Sisters Book Co!

THE VISITORS (TALES FROM CABIN 23) by Yamile Saied Mendez - Karen McCoy New! Award-winning middle grade author Yamile Saied Mendez talks about her newest book, THE VISITORS (TALES FROM CABIN 23) and how her cultural heritage and history influences her stories.

New! Award-winning middle grade author
@yamilesmendez.bsky.social
talks about her newest book, THE VISITORS (TALES FROM CABIN 23) and how her cultural heritage and history influences her stories. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-visitors...

Interview with Karen McCoy, Author of The Etiquette of Voles Welcome to Smack Dab, Karen! Please tell us about The Etiquette of Voles .   In Victorian England, a talking vole named Chains solves ...

I was also interviewed on Smack Dab in the Middle this past week! smack-dab-in-the-middle.blogspot.com/2025/09/inte...

Write On Four Corners : Former Four Corners resident and librarian Karen McCoy joins the show this week to talk about her debut middle grade novel, “The Etiquette of Voles,” an adventure set in Victorian England with a mys...

This past Wednesay I was on KSJE radio as a part of @delsheree.bsky.social's Write on Four Corners podcast! play.prx.org/listen?uf=ht...

They certainly are! :)

😱 OMG look what I found during my shift at Sierra College Library today! It has a barcode and spine label and everything!! #theetiquetteofvoles #middlegradebooks #authorlife #librarianlife

Well, that's a wrap. Typed "THE END" on the vole sequel today. Clocking in at almost 55,000 words. (Will probably need to be edited, cut, etc. but I'm going to celebrate this win for the time being!)

New! Middle Grade author @kgmachwrites.bsky.social talks about her new book, PRESENT, STILL MISSING and how the story took shape. www.karenbmccoy.com/presentstill...

Thanks to the wonderful teachers, students, and staff at Oakview Elementary in Orangevale, CA for a truly epic school visit!

New! Middle Grade author @jennylundquist.bsky.social discusses her newest book, THE LIBRARY OF CURIOSITIES, and shares book promotion advice. www.karenbmccoy.com/the-library-...

I always enjoy chatting with you too! :)

I always have a wonderful time chatting with @karenbmccoy.bsky.social. 💛

Here, we talk about my new book POCKET BEAR, the joy of a good teacher's guide, and big hats. Head over to Karen's blog to read our conversation: www.karenbmccoy.com/pocket-bear-...

DM me. Let's talk.

Reputable publishers do not do this. You have the right to discuss what you want about publishing, from contract to anything else with anybody you trust to give advice. This sort of "confidentiality notice" is a red flag.

New! NYT Bestselling Middle Grade author @kaaauthor.bsky.social talks about her newest book, POCKET BEAR (09.09.25) and collaborating with educators. www.karenbmccoy.com/pocket-bear-... #pocketbear #middlegradefiction

Had an interesting talk w/ @karenbmccoy.bsky.social over the weekend on this subject.

Our MG titles are 200 pages or less and are all trade paperback. Because it is darn expensive for us to print in hardcover.

Karen B. McCoy August 2025: 4 seconds! ⏱️ - mailchi.mp/f9977b5931da... TONIGHT AT 6pm, see me at the Mary L. Stephens Library in Davis, CA w/ Joanna Rowland, the whirlwind of new author life, and interviews with @michaelleali.bsky.social, Kristen Gwen, and Kristen Joy Wilks.

Davis, Sacramento and NorCal people! I'll be at the Mary L. Stevens Davis Public Library Aug 4 (tomorrow) at 6pm in conversation w picture book author @writerrowland.bsky.social ! We will talk writing, craft, and all things #kidlit More information here: events.yolocountylibrary.org/event/148806...

You always have such great answers!

New! Interview with award-winning middle grade author @michaelleali.bsky.social where he talks about his book MATTEO and juggling multiple projects. We also discussed MG books by Mark Oshiro, Shaun David Hutchinson, Terry J Benton-Walker & Heather Murphy Capps www.karenbmccoy.com/matteo-by-mi...

Found this wonderful title at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills, CA! Such a wonderful story full of heart by @lisalschmid.bsky.social #shelfiemonday #shelfie #middlegradereads #middlegradeghoststory

Found this gem on the shelf at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills. One of my favorite MG writers and this book is so much fun! @sassinsf.com #middlegradereads #shelfie #shelfiemonday

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Take a look at THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF NESTOR LOPEZ by @adriannacuevas.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday #middlegrade #middlegradereads

Banned Books and Challenged Books | Macmillan Publishers Macmillan Publishers proudly stands with authors, librarians, teachers, booksellers, and fellow readers against book banning.

Here's a great banned books resource center from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and the entire Macmillan team. Lots to dig into here, including ways you can get involved and stand up for the #FreedomToRead.

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! MONSTER MOVIE by @chuckwendig.bsky.social looks amazing #shelfie #shelfiethursday #middlegrade #middlegradereads

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at this wonderful new middle grade book MEET ME AT WONDERLAND by @juliadevillers.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at one of my favorite MG fantasies, SIR CALLIE AND THE CHAMPIONS OF HELSTON by @esmesymessmith.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday

Some great finds in the wilds of my local Barnes and Noble! Have a look at one of my favorite MG series by @kaaauthor.bsky.social #shelfie #shelfiethursday