Middle grade writer of ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD and ALAN COLE DOESN'T DANCE, @KTegenBooks. Rep: @ChristaHeschke, @DanieleDHunter. He/him.
Joined January 2014
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Look at these terrific #PrideMonth displays from my local library! Very proud of @WVPLPA!
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My middle grade novel ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD has been making the rounds on banned book lists.
If you run a GSA or other LGBTQ-positive school club in Texas, and you'd like your kids to talk to the gay author of a banned book, you can reach me here:
iamericbell.com/contact/
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Hey #middlegrade writers, what was your favorite new book of 2022? I just finished BLACK BIRD, BLUE ROAD by @sofipasternack and it absolutely blew me away. How about you? #MG #kidlit #writing
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Good news: applications for my Writing Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction class have been extended to Sunday 12/11. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a published children's novelist (that's me!). @bluestoopphl
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Learn about and create on the different levels of “kid lit” with @IAmEricBell this Spring in his class “Writing Middle Grade & Young Adult Fiction”. Applications are due Sunday (12/11) by 11:59PM EST. Link in bio!
Good news: applications for my Writing Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction class have been extended to Sunday 12/11. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a published children's novelist (that's me!). @bluestoopphl
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If you'd like some long-form content from me, I'm teaching an eight-week class for @bluestoopphl on Writing Middle Grade and Adult Fiction! Apply here: bluestoop.org/classes/kidlit…
I'm going to be rerunning my popular Read Like a Writer mini course through @HighlightsFound on January 26!
If you'd like some long-form content from me, I'm teaching an eight-week class for @bluestoopphl on Writing Middle Grade and Adult Fiction! Apply here: bluestoop.org/classes/kidlit…
Hey guess what everyone I am officially announcing my representation by @ChristaHeschke and @DanieleDHunter! I know, right? Pretty exciting! I'm excited, they're excited, you're excited too. I can feel it.
Looking forward to a long and fruitful partnership!
So proud of my former #PitchWars mentee @ConfusedNarwhal and her amazing #MG verse novel! I can't wait for the world to meet Selah!
I’m thrilled to share the cover of my #actuallyautistic middle grade novel-in-verse GOOD DIFFERENT! Thank you @mixedupfiles @hcmwrites for the cover reveal and fun interview! @Scholastic
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I am teaching an upcoming one night class through @HighlightsFound called Reading Like a Writer! We'll be discussing tips for getting the most out of your reading, as well as ways to stay on top of reading (and to not beat yourself up when you don't). Hope to see you there!
July 28: Reading Like a Writer: A One-Night Mini with @IAmEricBell (Online)
For more info: highlightsfoundation.org/pro…
I will be teaching a virtual class on Writing Novels for Young Readers through Murphy Writing! The class will cover "kidlit" fundamentals for #MG and #YA, with ample time for freewriting and discussion. Hope to see you there!
murphywriting.com/workshops/…
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Introducing RAINBOW BOOK CLUB 🏳️🌈 for grades 3–5! Read one or more short stories from the LGBTQIA+ anthology "This Is Our Rainbow" (extra copies are available in the Children's Room) and join us for a book discussion on Monday, 6/13, 4 PM. Registration is not required!
ALT A stack of many copies of one book on a long table. The top copy reads, "This is Our Rainbow" and shows people holding a Pride flag.
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Learn about our 2022 Mentorship Program! Meet mentors @HalleeAdelman @Lindsay_Bandy @JenniferRBarr @IAmEricBell @jendwrites @lindaoatmanhigh @Kateywrites @NadinePoper @berrietr @yehface @childrensbook and Sandy Asher easternpennpoints.wordpress.…
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In a leaked recording, a North Texas superintendent explicitly targeted books with LGBTQ themes to be removed from Granbury ISD schools.
NEW w/@propublica + @nbcnews: bit.ly/36IuuCz
My middle grade novel ALAN COLE IS NOT A COWARD has been making the rounds on banned book lists.
If you run a GSA or other LGBTQ-positive school club in Texas, and you'd like your kids to talk to the gay author of a banned book, you can reach me here:
iamericbell.com/contact/
🏳️🌈