Heather Ray

Heather Ray

@heatherraybooks.bsky.social

KidLit Writer. Expert at finding wonder. My child says I'm too curious. Sports fan.

473 Followers 933 Following 210 Posts Joined Oct 2023
5 months ago

Reminder from your resident high school lubrarian: if you plan to do a Banned Books Week display and programming, prioritize living marginalized authors. Use this time to help those who need it the most.

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8 months ago

YES!!! This is what we need! Congratulations!

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8 months ago

This is such a rad premise! Congratulations!

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9 months ago

20 years ago I used Diary of a Worm/Spider/Fly as nature journaling examples for elementary kids. I still adore that series.

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9 months ago
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FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness

GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...

Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...

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10 months ago
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Truth About Earning Money from Books 📕 JJK's Vlog YouTube video by Driven Dreamer 💭 Jarrett J. Krosoczka

An honest conversation because I know so many want to know but are too polite to ask.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkpY...

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10 months ago

Over-heard reaction while grocery shopping:
Toddler, pointing to chips: "Easter bunny?"
Mom: "Chips" with a big smile on her face.

This is why kids are the best!

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11 months ago

That's my favorite way to avoid tasks. :)

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11 months ago
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How to Protect Your Retirement Savings Now as Markets Plunge If you’re within five years of retiring, either before or after, you’re at your most vulnerable financially. Here are steps to weather the volatility.

Here is the top comment on this article: “You are advising responsible honest people who have worked hard, saved all their lives… to scale down their retirement dreams because a one person has decided to destroy the US economy. Why not write an article about how to get rid of the real problem?”

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11 months ago

I'm so excited about this one. That widdle, yittle squishy friend is so darling!

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11 months ago

Amidst the memes, it would be great if people took a beat to learn about a very unique and important place and its inhabitants… 🐧

#themoreyouknow🌈

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11 months ago

I didn't start writing seriously until 2014. For those of you around before then, how was publishing impacted during and after the 2008 crash? I have my assumptions, but you know what they say about assuming.

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11 months ago
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Plight of the Pelican publishes today! 🥳✨

Written by @jstremer.bsky.social illustrated by @gordywright.bsky.social and published by Holiday House books.

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY!

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11 months ago

The content of Sen. Cory Booker’s speech is impressive. Also, as a middle aged mom, I’m in awe that he hasn’t used the bathroom since yesterday. Get this man a red Gatorade and some PopCorners when he’s done!!

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11 months ago
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More record growth for women's sports revenue Women's sports are projected to earn $2.35 billion globally in 2025, a 25% increase from 2024, according to a new report by consulting giant Deloitte.

Hi Publishing. Just want to draw your attention to this report on the economic power of women's sports. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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11 months ago

They were 4th grade Me's favorite books. Harper Collins is refreshing and re-releasing them.

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11 months ago

Is your book on the LibGen list? Let us know.

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1 year ago

If you know an agent who loves sports and reps picture books, let me know. I have a sporty baby girl PB. Women's sports is experiencing astronomic growth in both audience numbers and $$. Sarah gives the details in the thread below.

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1 year ago

Related, but unrelated: Elsbeth! Oh my goodness how I love that show.

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1 year ago

I read INSIDE THE PARK by @andreawillwrite.bsky.social tonight in one sitting! Oh my goodness-what a riveting middle grade. If you have a sports fan in the home, place this one in their hands.

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1 year ago

PB Party 2025 entry ✅

Good luck to all the entrants! 🍀

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1 year ago

The news is making me ragey and I'm having a really hard time writing.

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1 year ago

PSA

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1 year ago

Awww. Hope your dad's procedure goes well.

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1 year ago

Lori, I so appreciate that you do this every year.

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1 year ago

YES!!!!!!

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1 year ago

YAY!!!!!

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1 year ago
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

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1 year ago

I love that you are bringing back #KeatingCreature!

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1 year ago

THE BAKERY DRAGON by Devin Kurtz. I was awed by the use of light in the illustrations.

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