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Betsy Uhrig

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Author of mild-mannered middle-grade books, including MIND OVER MONSTERS (McElderry/S&S). Agent: Joan Paquette. BetsyUhrig.com

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With Edward Gorey illustrations 😍!

11.03.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My entire goal in writing now is to veer off in unpredictable directions and leave autocorrect’s little robot head spinning.

11.03.2026 22:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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if you were good at these books, the rest of us are counting on you to tell us when something is AI

10.03.2026 02:36 πŸ‘ 261 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 2
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From the Merriam-Webster Archives: 50 Postcards For lovers of the English language and American history alike, this deluxe boxed collection of fifty postcards features art and ephemera from the storied arc...

Coming soon!

www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/merri...

09.03.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Oven clock, we meet again.

08.03.2026 12:01 πŸ‘ 945 πŸ” 195 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 9
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Behind the Book: Gennifer Choldenko’s Writing Process

@mgwg.bsky.social
March 16, 2026
7 pm CT
Free gennifercholdenkoswritingprocess.eventbrite.com
NYT bestseller & Newbery Honor winner Gennifer Choldenko shares craft tips. Find out the writing tips & tricks she uses with her own books. #kidlit

07.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A sidewalk vendor with a giant vat labeled β€œAI Slop”

A sidewalk vendor with a giant vat labeled β€œAI Slop”

Roz Chast, from this week’s New Yorker

06.03.2026 22:57 πŸ‘ 119 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 4

This one is probably on your radar already but the forthcoming Mac Barnett

04.03.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is in fact how I make myself do almost anything.

03.03.2026 23:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This frog nailed my sixth-grade look!

24.02.2026 20:29 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Single-panel cartoon by Ellis Rosen.
Scene is a literary agent's office, but sitting on both sides of the desk are dogs, not people.
The agent holds a manuscript and is telling the eager-looking client: "If you introduce a stick in act one, somebody needs to throw it."

Single-panel cartoon by Ellis Rosen. Scene is a literary agent's office, but sitting on both sides of the desk are dogs, not people. The agent holds a manuscript and is telling the eager-looking client: "If you introduce a stick in act one, somebody needs to throw it."

24.02.2026 04:54 πŸ‘ 144 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Cartoon of shrieking snowperson

Cartoon of shrieking snowperson

My live, on-the-scene weather report for today. (Art by DWWilliamson)

24.02.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On the bird cam today. How can that tiny slice of face hold so much outrage?

23.02.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

And it’s just so easy!

21.02.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this! Can I be added?

18.02.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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When a Book Cover Designer Writes a Book, Who Designs the Cover? As a book cover designer, I never imagined the tables being turned and finding myself in the position of an author awaiting cover designs. But after selling my first work of fiction, Head of Househ…

Fascinating article about the intimidating task of designing a cover for a book by a book cover designer from @literaryhub.bsky.social.
lithub.com/when-a-book-...

17.02.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pop-up card and envelope dwarfed by paper clip

Pop-up card and envelope dwarfed by paper clip

I have received what must be a contender for tiniest pop-up Valentine ever. 😍 (Paper clip and dust specks for scale.)

16.02.2026 02:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#AuthorsLoveTeachers Giveaway 2026 Hello! And welcome to another year of #AuthorsLoveTeachers! First of all, a HUGE THANK YOU to my fellow creators, whose generosity and kindness allow me to do this in the first place! THANK YOU &lt…

It's the annual #AuthorsLoveTeachers giveaway! A bunch of creators and I have banded together to do this annual gieaway to honor teachers and school librarians who are in the trenches each day. ❀ THANK YOU for all you do for kids.

14.02.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

The world of elite musical chairs has never been this steamy:

Seated Rivalry

05.02.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Those are some clean shoveling edges! Beautiful work there.

31.01.2026 20:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Sarah Brannen reads from Lolly on the Ice.

Sarah Brannen reads from Lolly on the Ice.

Well-worn skates with Johnny Weir's actual name on them!

Well-worn skates with Johnny Weir's actual name on them!

An icy morning in more ways than one as @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social read her newest, Lolly on the Ice, at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social! One star-struck fan was almost overcome seeing Johnny Weir's actual National Championship skates, which are touring with Sarah. (It was me.)

31.01.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It has emerged from the publishing chrysalis in all its splendor! Congratulations, Melissa and Sarah! πŸ¦‹

31.01.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Note the interior wallpaper, the recommendation list, and the call numbers on each book 😍. Perfection!

30.01.2026 23:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Little library built to look like Green Gables; sign says β€œGreen Gables Children’s Book Share.”

Little library built to look like Green Gables; sign says β€œGreen Gables Children’s Book Share.”

Anne herself would love this little free library in Davis, CA.πŸ’š

30.01.2026 22:56 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We want ICE out. Period. We're going to be open tomorrow, and look forward to engaging with our community, as we do each day. And tomorrow, we'll be donating 50% of our sales to MIRA, the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Coalition.

1/2

30.01.2026 02:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My critique group hosted Lynda recently, and it was highly informative and inspiring. Also fun!

29.01.2026 16:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I donated a manuscript critique and a (hot off the press!) print ARC of GET A CLUE: HOW TO PLOT, WRITE, AND SELL YOUR MG OR YA MYSTERY (out 7 Apr.).
Publishing shows up, y'all...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
#publishingforminnesota #publishing #writingcommunity #forwriters #kidlit #mglit

29.01.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

The same thing is happening in my home right now. How are they coordinatingβ€”and why?

28.01.2026 21:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Is it me or do these tables look like they walk around after hours?

26.01.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

Feel helpless? Want to do something to help the brave folks in Minnesota? If you're a writer, teacher, book club, there are great items to bid on here: www.32auctions.com/organization...

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