I learned at 3:47 p.m. MDT that Louder Than Hunger debuted at #7 on the New York Times Best Sellers List. I sobbed in a rental car in a school's parking lot. A big THANK-YOU to everyone who supported Louder Than Hunger last week. I’m beyond grateful! @skeetermeeter @molly_oneill

The German edition of Louder Than Hunger arrived at my house today! 📚❤️

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"For the record, I don’t know exactly what a librarian sounds like, but somehow I knew this was a librarian. Sure enough, she said it was the Newbery Committee." —Two-time Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly

Today’s book purchase

I spent a super inspiring day at the Wisconsin Reading Association’s annual conference! Thank you!!

RT @erindaydreams: I met @studiocastillo at #CCIRA2025 today! I shared a picture of my school library, with flags inspired by her illustr…

@ETrainsWorld @mtishows @Shrek @lindsayabaire @MTIBroadwayJR @arrangeme Congratulations!

"Ruthie Rose’s idea bounces to life in a way that reminds readers that the most successful ideas are those that grow with community support." —Kirkus Reviews

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RT @audiobooks: Magical worlds and adventurous heroes—the Middle Grade finalists for #Audies2025 are perfect for the kid in us all. #lov…

"It’s hard to imagine an audience that wouldn’t be inspired by Ruthie Rose’s idea or a setting that wouldn’t be improved by implementing it." —@sljournal

"It’s such a meaningful affirmation. I feel I’m being told to keep writing." —Dr. @ruthbehar

RT @JeanneWHarvey: "I was in such shock that I asked the committee chair to text me after our call ended so that I could be certain I hadn’…

RT @poetweatherford: Pinch me, please. I still can't believe this. via @poetweatherford

Tomorrow is World Read Aloud Day! Favorable read-aloud memories stir our desire to repeat similar experiences.

Louder Than Hunger is a finalist in the Middle Grade category for a 2025 Libby Book Award! via @People

@DanGemeinhart @MacKidsBooks Congratulations!

Cat Kid is usually on display in my home office. Percy Jackson keeps pulling him off one of my bookcases and carrying him around the house.

Louder Than Hunger is a finalist in the Middle Grade category for a 2025 Libby Book Award! Thank you for sharing the news, @people!

"Story is discovery of self, of others, of worlds within and beyond our own. Story is what connects and unites us." —Lesa Cline-Ransome