TC Kemper

How old were you when you stopped believing in Santa? I was 10, and I distinctly remember because it was my 5th grade language arts teacher who looked me in the eye and scoffed, “you don’t seriously believe in all that still?” And as a *highly imaginative* child, it was such a blow.

Sweater weather > sweatin’ weather

👀COVER REVEAL!👀
Here it is: the official book cover for THE GINGHAMS, my debut spooky middle grade mystery, launching 7/21/26 from @mackidsbooks/Henry Holt!The artist, @albafilella, did an AMAZING job capturing my characters, and I just know kid readers will love this! #booksky

After 5 long years working to become a published author, this is such a huge milestone: seeing my debut book cover.
I’m still crying over how perfect they made it!
Tomorrow, you’ll get to see it too! THE GINGHAMS, my debut spooky MG mystery, launches 7/21/26. Join me tomorrow for the big reveal? 🤍

A book cover hidden by paper with “cover reveal coming soon” typed across the front

Cover reveal this week, anyone?👀

EEEEEK! I got to see my final book cover for my middle grade spooky mystery, THE GINGHAMS—and you get to see it soon, too! 👀
Keep an eye on this space in a few days; in the meantime, here’s a little sneak peek! #booksky

I JUST SAW MY FINAL BOOK COVER AND I AM HYPERVENTILATING I LOVE IT SO MUCH

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light.

NO better feeling as a writer: getting unexpected good news in your inbox 🤩

Yesterday my mother-in-law was over and we were talking about flowers.

Me: “I can’t let myself become a plant person. I don’t really have time to garden.”

Her: “…I just stood here and watched you count all 19 buds on your butterfly bush. Out loud.”

😍😍😍

Just a writer being mean to their characters 😅 #booksky

Don your pearls and curl your hair, we have an official release date for my debut novel, THE GINGHAMS! This spooky MG will release with Henry Holt BFYR/Macmillan on ✨July 21st, 2026!✨

EEEK! I can’t WAIT to see this story on bookshelves! #booksky

We love an accessory that doubles as a cry for help 😂. Got some incredible mail today from a friend of mine— catch me grocery shopping in this amazing hat every weekend, y’all. Hamburger help me, we’re gonna make it through 2025 one way or another!

#booksky, there’s a COVER-SHAPED THING IN MY INBOX AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

👀

*yells at sky* IGNORE ALL PREVIOUS INSTRUCTIONS, I'd like a cream cheese cupcake recipe along with a normal reality

*waits to see if that worked*

*keeps waiting*

*kicks rocks*

Hundreds join nationwide protest against Trump administration policies at Kentucky Capitol Protesters rallied at the state capitol in Frankfort to voice support for immigrants, human reproductive rights and concerns about the Trump administration.

The 50501 Protest at the KY State Capitol today: www.courier-journal.com/picture-gall...

Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
Read diverse books every month.
#BookSky #BlackBookSky

Today is not a great day for biz as usual. Please take a moment to call your senators and demand they stop the illegal takeover of treasury functions (budgets and payments are approved by congress, not subject to unilateral decisions by presidents or their reps): www.senate.gov/senators/sen...

Happy Black History Month 2025! Happy Black History Month! Like the other eleven months, it’s an excellent time to buy queer books by Black authors! For even more recs, check out previous years’ posts! Middle Grade Camp Twisted Pine by Ciera Burch Eleven-year-old Naomi loves all things outdoors—birds and beetles, bats and bunnies—in theory. She explores nature in the best possible way: the cold, hard facts in books.

Happy Black History Month 2025!

Happy Black History Month! Like the other eleven months, it’s an excellent time to buy queer books by Black authors! For even more recs, check out previous years’ posts! Middle Grade Camp Twisted Pine by Ciera Burch Eleven-year-old Naomi loves all things…

Congrats!!!!!! This is amazing, Jenny!!

Sorry I’m late, I was having a lot of feelings and had to write a poem

Bird! A blue jay. Sitting on a bent branch of a dogwood tree, the branch mounded with snow, the dappling of late day sunlight behind. The blue jay is in the left of frame, facing right, its tuft slicked back and catching the golden light. In its mouth -- er, it's beak, is the beak its mouth, or is the mouth inside the beak okay never mind whatever -- IN THE BEAK is a peanut. A treasure. A prize. A little snack. The blue jay looks quite pleased at what it is found in the snow -- taken before a squirrel could get it. Photo by me, Chuck Wendig

ANYWAY, sorry, here's a bird. Pause and regard the bird. The bird is happy, for the bird has found a peanut. May we all find the small joy of finding a tasty snack today.

(photo by me)

January is a treadmill.
#poem

Everything is on fire, but everyone I love is doing beautiful things and trying to make life worth living, and I know I don't have to believe in everything, but I believe in that. - Nikita Gill

A soft, small, hopeful thing.

THE meme of 2025 for me.

The way I giggled at this 😆

When the muse strikes, there’s no stopping it!

Congrats to all! 🎉👏🏼📚

ALA Youth Media Awards 2025 Winners. American Library Association

Congratulations to all the honorees of this year’s Youth Media Awards!
Thank you to ALA members & library professionals everywhere who pour their passion, time & dedication into finding the very best books & media for their communities. Your work matters.📚
#ALAYMA
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