What things have you loved this month? Here's my April roundup, which includes a YA rom-com, a Broadway show, Lego art, matzoh toffee, and more: kathrynholmes.substack.com/p/the-roundup-…

Always in the Middle highlights Kathryn Holmes Andrews McMeel Kids MIA MADISON, CEO!
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Review of Hopscotch Girls Presents: Mia Madison, CEO by Kathryn Holmes and Illustrated by Luna Valentine A huge thank you to Andrews McMeel for the E-ARC Kathryn Holmes logcabinlibrary.blogspot.com/2024/04/hopsco…

New Substack today, on how a book inspired by my kiddo has somehow become about...me. (Or at least, about some of the things I keep exploring in my writing.) The creative process is always surprising! kathrynholmes.substack.com/p/the-evolutio…

Every book's process is different...which is why I suddenly find myself pantsing a new project after years of extolling the virtues of outlining! More in my latest newsletter: kathrynholmes.substack.com/p/living-that-… #writing #amwriting

Thanks for the book Kathryn Holmes MarcyKate Connolly !!

New Substack post today: being a writer versus being an author, and how I divide my time and my creativity. kathrynholmes.substack.com/p/being-a-writ…

Giveaway alert! To celebrate THE THIRTEENTH CIRCLE being out for two months, I’m giving some hardcovers away to school libraries! If you’re an elementary or middle school librarian whose students enjoy sci-fi/mystery, please reach out! #elementaryschool #schoollibrarian #giveaway

I finished up my Substack series on coauthoring on Friday. Here are my thoughts on revising a book with a partner! kathrynholmes.substack.com/p/lets-talk-co… #writingtips #coauthor #middlegrade #authorlife

Wondering how a coauthored book actually gets written? Here's how @marcykate and I navigated drafting as a duo: kathrynholmes.substack.com/p/lets-talk-co… #writingtips #kidlit #amwriting #coauthor

Teachers/librarians! MarcyKate Connolly and I are excited to share our new e-visit for THE THIRTEENTH CIRCLE! Get videos on our writing process, author journeys, research we did for the book, & more. Plus discussion questions & writing prompts! Details here: marcykate.com/for-educators

Virtual workshop alert! MarcyKate Connolly and I will be talking all things co-authoring this Tuesday, 3/12, hosted by SCBWI Metro NY! Link to register: eventbrite.com/e/how-to-navig… #writingtips #workshop #kidlit #virtualworkshop #AuthorLife #thethirteenthcircle

Guess what? The gorgeous NEW paperback edition of A Breath Of Mischief is out TODAY!! It’s SO pretty and I’m so happy my little windling, Aria, gets another chance to reach readers. bookshop.org/p/books/a-brea…

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Curious about what coauthoring a book actually looks like? This month in my newsletter, I'm sharing strategies for successful collaboration, starting with...picking the right partner! kathrynholmes.substack.com/p/lets-talk-co… #amwriting #authorlife #coauthor

Start the New Year off right with our Middle Grade January releases: bit.ly/3txDZRb

History Comics: Hip-Hop by Jarrett Williams
The Girl Who Sang by Estelle Nadel, Bethany Strout and Sammy Savos
Maybe It’s a Sign by @elshenwrites

THE THIRTEENTH CIRCLE releases as an audiobook today!! It’s narrated by the amazing Laura Knight Keating. Check it out: amzn.to/3UUDgET

We chat with co-authors MarcyKate Connolly and Kathryn Holmes about The Thirteenth Circle, which is a middle-grade mystery featuring two unexpected friends, crop circles, science fairs, and Men in Black.

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On the last Friday of each month, I share a roundup of things I've enjoyed recently. Here are my recommendations from February! Featuring books for kids, teens, and grownups; a Broadway revival; and a top-notch sugar cookie recipe... kathrynholmes.substack.com/p/the-roundup-…

Giveaway alert!!! #middlegrade #IReadMG #kidlit