Author of books for kids and their adults: SAME PAGE, HIDDEN TRUTHS, DEAR STUDENT, FINDING PERFECT, GIVE AND TAKE, SMART COOKIE, ALMOST TRUE (2027). Rep'd by Andrea Cascardi at Transatlantic. https://linktr.ee/ellyswartz
When everything falls apart, finding yourself is the greatest discovery. This gem of a #MG #novel releases January 26! bookshop.org/a/102434/979... @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social #books #library #tlsky #skybrarian #skybrarians #librarian #librarians #bookrecommendation
@elavannostrand.bsky.social get ready! I could not put this down and finished it in a day. @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social has many excellent mg books but THIS is my new favorite! Please don’t miss this one! Thank you for sharing with #BookPosse!
Stacy Alfano@ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social #RHCBEducators @randomhousekids.bsky.social @delacortepress My weekend reading is here! Loving this cover!! #BookPosse
@ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social #RHCBEducators @randomhousekids.bsky.social @delacortepress My weekend reading is here! Loving this cover!! #BookPosse
Almost True is headed to #bookposse member @teachlovesbooks.bsky.social Watch your 📬 Stacy! You are going to want to start this right away! Thank you so much @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social for sharing with us!! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social
This book!So many feelings! Gracie’s world is upended because of something her mom did.She feels betrayed & very angry. I won’t say more! It comes out 1/26/27! Amazing classroom discussions to be had! Thank you @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social for sharing with #bookposse @randomhousekids.bsky.social
"Almost True tells the story of resilience and acceptance, lies and truths." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...
Check out this GORGEOUS cover of the upcoming @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mg book!! This publishes in Jan. of 2027 & #BookPosse is so appreciative to get a sneak peek! We have a huge wait list of readers ready to read!! Thanks for sharing with us! @randomhousekids.bsky.social
Jasmine Warga and I started revising the third draft of P.S. Are We Friends Now? today! I love working on this book with Jasmine!
John SchuDear Reader, We wrote a middle-grade book together!!! A story that is filled with things we love and care about. A story with secrets, but also with lots of light. A story we wrote in a very unique way. Love, Jasmine Warga and John Schu www.instagram.com/p/DVKLw87jlW...
"Grace Millstein is a talented songwriter and guitar player with a beautiful voice. She is a loving big sister, and a kind friend with a generous heart." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...
"Jen Bricking’s cover illustration and Michelle Cunningham’s cover design for Almost True are magical." — @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...
Almost True by Elly SwartzHappy Monday! Today marks the seventh time Elly Swartz has stopped by Watch. Connect. Read. to finish my sentences! We discussed Almost True...mrschureads.blogspot.comCover Reveal: Almost True by @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social Illustrator Credit: Jen Bricking Designer Credit: Michelle Cunningham Interview: mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/almo...
Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Elly Swartz is the award-winning author of seven middle grade novels: Finding Perfect, Smart Cookie, Give and Take, Dear Student, Hidden Truths, Same Page & Almost True. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social! Hidden Truths received starred reviews from Kirkus & School Library Journal, was a Kirkus Best Books of 2023, an Amazon Best Book for November, & an Amazon Editors’ pick. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
Congratulations to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Her book Same Page was just named a Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable! It is a story about the fight against a middle school book ban. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
Just finished reading Same Page by @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social to both my 4th & 5th grade AE classes. Big hit! So many thoughtful conversations about banning books. Began Dodger and Me by Jordan Sonnenblick w/4th & Busted by @dangemeinhart.bsky.social w/5th. Both classes--hooked! #EduSky #readaloud
Welcome to 2026 Author sponsor @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social ! Elly Swartz is the award-winning author of seven middle grade novels.. Swartz’s books reflect her commitment to raising awareness about mental health and neurodiversity. readyourworld.org/2026-author-... #ReadYourWorld #ad #kidlit
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Hey, Massachusetts! Help tell our legislators they should pass An Act Regarding Free Expression to protect libraries, schools, and authors from book bans by sending them a postcard! Instructions on how to do this and where to get postcards here: www.massfreedomtoread.org/act @massaabb.bsky.social
Take Action — Mass Freedom To Readwww.massfreedomtoread.orgWhat an honor! Thank you @cybilsawards.bsky.social for including SAME PAGE in this important resource alongside these other wonderful reads. @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social
I will be there with @danaalisonlevy.bsky.social @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social @beaconpress.bsky.social @massaabb.bsky.social to tell you about An Act Regarding Free Expression, currently under consideration in the MA legislature, and tools to contact your reps portersquarebooks.com/event/2025-0...
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