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Katherine Applegate (kaaauthor.bsky.social)
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Friends, I won't be here anymore. You can find me on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook under the same handle (kaaauthor).
Joined January 2012
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    Some numbers & links for folks who need them: @TrevorProject Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386 @MigrantFreedom Detention Hotline: 9233# Nat'l Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 @PPFA: plannedparenthood.org @AbortionFunds: abortionfunds.org Stand tall and reach deep. ❤️
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    @kaaauthor what do you think of our Halloween costume? 😁
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    Here's the full text of the letter posted below: Hi, it’s me, Katherine: Parent. Children’s author. Murderer. Child abuser. In 1979, I had a safe and legal abortion in Texas. (1/16)
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    "I lay in bed for two solid days and cried so much my eyes swelled shut." If you haven't been following the wave of harassment against librarians, this piece will get you up to speed. codastory.com/rewriting-hist… And be sure to follow @FReadomFighters for ways to support librarians.
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    ARC giveaway! 🐶💛 I have ten (signed!) advance copies of THE ONE AND ONLY BOB burning a hole in my desk... RT and follow me here, and you could win one! I'll choose random winners and contact them directly tomorrow, March 26, at 5 PM PT. 📚 #giveaway #TheOneAndOnlyBob #mglit
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    Little-known fact: I almost gave up when I was writing IVAN. I remember standing over my trash can, trying to decide whether I should throw the manuscript away. If you trust in your story, persist. It's worth the effort. ❤️
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    Today's the day! 🦍📽️ The @IvanMovie is now streaming on @DisneyPlus. To celebrate, I'm giving away a classroom set of 24 IVAN paperbacks (w/ signed bookplates!) to a US educator who RTs this. I'll notify a random winner on 8/24 at 2 PM PT. Good luck, and enjoy the film! ❤️
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    For many years, readers have asked me to write a book about Ivan's good friend, Bob. I’m delighted to share that Bob is getting his very own story—watch my video interview with @MrSchuReads to learn about THE ONE AND ONLY BOB! 🐶🦍🐘 mrschureads.blogspot.com/2019/10/the-on… #TheOneAndOnlyBob
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    6 years and 11 days later....we heard u. we're making ANIMORPHS into a movie ‼️‼️
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    This book was published seven years ago today. Thank you to everyone who has ever picked up Ivan's story, shared it with friends, or read it aloud to students. It's been a wonderful journey! 🦍🍃
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    Book giveaway! 💙🦦 I'm giving away five signed copies of my newest #mglit novel, #Odder. RT and follow me for a chance to win one. Tag your otter half for a bonus entry. I'll choose and notify 5 random winners on February 2 at 2 PM PT. #mglit @MacKidsBooks
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    I write to see where I’ve already been. I read to see where I might yet go. A good book is like GPS for the soul. #whyiread #hc200