Leslie Santamaria

Siamese mix cat perched in a chair looking at the camera

Sweet Luna says, “You’re amazing. Pass it on.” #catlife

Read Like It’s Your Job (Because It Is) (Because It Is)

Such an inspiring, well written post for writers in any genre. #amwriting #amreading #kidlit

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Closeup of a cat sleeping on a blanket

I love cooler weather because my cats become more cuddly. #cats #fallweather

In Story Trumps Structure, Steven James says all stories at their core are about “a character in tension, caught between his present condition and his unmet desire for things to be different.” How does your story fit this definition? #amwriting #fiction #kidlit

Turning the Tide on Middle Grade Books Movers and shakers behind five newish imprints are aiming to turn the tide on sales in the middle grade category.

Children's Writers: Check out this PW article about the current state of the middle grade market. The editor of my debut MG novel, Eileen Robinson, is quoted. #kidlit #middlegrade #writingcommunity @charlesbridge.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

13-year-old striped tabby cat and 3-month-old Siamese kitten lying on there sides, facing each other on a hallway rug

2 rescues:
13-year-old striped tabby
3-month-old Siamese mix

You’ve been such a great help to our community, @debbieohi.com. Thank you!

Good collection of thoughts about #kidlit & social media

A participation banner for STORYSTORM 2025 with a smiling elephant and rat celebrating 31 Ideas in 31 Days

What a joy to participate in STORYSTORM 2025! Thanks, @taralazar.bsky.social, for another inspiring month! #kidlit #brainstorming

Sorry you’re sick!!! Looks like a good book.

Kelly, Kunz, Teer, Julia Win 2025 Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards The Youth Media Awards were announced Monday morning, January 27, during the American Library Association’s final LibLearnX conference in Phoenix.

So exciting! Congrats to all these winners! #kidlit #bookawards #writingcommunity tinyurl.com/2s3h4xsh

Sending out starter packs to #middleschools If you are a #teacher and you would like a free starter pack, let me know!
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#Kidlit #edusky #booktok #kindlebooks #mglit #schoollibrarians #mgteacher #mystery #middlegrade
#cozymystery #girls #detectivebook

Thanks! She’s such a joy!

Siamese mix kitten straddling a keyboard to play with a string toy

We have a new kitten. Please excuse any typos for a while. #kittens #catlife #catmom #writingwithcats #writingcommunity

I was able share this exciting news at the Florida Association of Media in Education conference, but now I can share it with everyone! I have a new middle grade murder mystery releasing in 2026 . . . Secrets of the Broken House (think Psych meets Mayberry)!

Hey friends BUILDINGS THAT BREATHE will be out in paperback in Jan! 🎉 @lernerbooks.bsky.social #JLG #yalit #kidlit #ncte24 #nonfiction

So excited to be connecting with MG authors, illustrators, educators, and librarians here. Community feels awesome. #kidlit

Hi! I'm the author of Summer of L.U.C.K., Ready or Not & The Chambered Nautilus, a magical #middlegrade trilogy avail wherever books/#audiobooks R sold. My #STEAM #schoolvisits incl Mysteries of Chambered Nautiluses; my Newsletter has resources for #writers & #educators. Links in bio

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Seating for School Success, a project from Ms. Tecler Help me give my students a foam ottoman set, so they are able to focus on learning and soar to success. Our school's media center is a hub of activity and learning. Students visit to browse for...

There’s nothing better than finding a cozy spot to sit & read a book!
This #DonorsChoose project will give our media center comfy new ottomans for our readers to enjoy while they’re reading during silent book club & throughout the day.
Any support/RP appreciated!
#clearthelist
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Wonderful! Would love to be added.

That’s great! Love that you viewed the story from a different angle. #kidlit

Thank you! 💜

I’ve been meaning to read this book. Thanks for the reminder!

Clever! But yeah, time for a new keyboard. 😊

Middle grade authors at Barnes & Noble before the FAME conference in Orlando this week.

Such a fun book signing event with these fabulous middle grade authors (plus the talented @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social!) at B&N before this week’s FAME conference in Orlando. #middlegrade @tarynsouders.bsky.social @jamesponti.bsky.social @daniellejoseph.bsky.social @jencalonita.bsky.social

So excited to share my brand-new website with the #kidlit community!!

See www.jessicamilo.com for writing resources & stay tuned for exciting news from me!!

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I'm delighted to announce my middle grade mystery, MOON GIRL, has been acquired by Charlesbridge MOVES. Many thanks to the amazing Liza Royce Agency for making this happen! #kidlit #middlegrade #mystery

Kristin Hannah’s New Novel Puts Combat Nurses Front and Center in Vietnam “The Women” follows a San Diego debutante into a world of gut wounds and napalm. But the real challenge comes when she arrives home.

Hannah’s The Women hooked me and wouldn’t let go. Highly recommended. Have you read it?
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I loved the twist in this story. I didn’t see it coming, so it was pure delight.

I’m nearly finished Greenglass House and loving it. So glad there are more in the series.