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Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who supported the book drive for my sister’s school. The drive was a resounding success! The kids are now enjoying hundreds of new books, and their library shelves are a little...
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Kidlit Says No Kids in Cages
I support this cause. Here is more information from the website: “Join us! Click this link to contribute today. You can also add your name to our statement using this link and see everyone who has...
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New Book News!
I’m thrilled to share that my second middle grade novel will be published by Disney Hyperion! UPDATE: The title, now called Every Missing Piece, will publish with Little, Brown Young Readers! The...
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Where in the world is Melanie???
As winter turns the corner into spring, I’m well into my Skype visits for the year. Connecting with classrooms is one of my very favorite things, and I’m grateful to everyone who reaches out. You can...
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Pre-order EVERY MISSING PIECE!
Hey everyone! If you’d like to pre-order a signed copy of EVERY MISSING PIECE, please do so through my local independent bookstore, Words. They are the best and have always supported me. I’m happy to...
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WRAD is Almost Here!
I love World Read Aloud Day! It’s so much fun to connect with students around the country and the world to celebrate our love of books together. This year, I’m chatting with nearly a dozen different...
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Writing Tips from a Published Author
Readers ask me for writing tips all the time, so I made a bunch of short videos on my Youtube channel with all of my best writing tips for home and school. I hope to add to this collection over time,...
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Now Booking for WRAD 2022!
Hello reader friends! I love World Read Aloud Day. This will be my SIXTH year participating in this day-long event that connects creators with students from around the world. This year, students will...
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Announcing A Perfect Mistake!
A moving, voice-driven novel about friendship, responsibility, and fighting against unfair expectations, for fans of Rebecca Stead and Erin Entrada Kelly. Max wishes he could back in time: to before...
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Happy Anniversary, EVERY MISSING PIECE!
It’s been 2 years since EVERY MISSING PIECE published! Releasing a book during the pandemic wasn’t easy. I kinda felt like I was tossing Maddy’s story into the abyss. No book tour, no events, no MAIL....
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A PERFECT MISTAKE Book Trailer from LB School on Vimeo. Add A Perfect Mistake on Goodreads! Preorder A Perfect Mistake from [words] Bookstore! The post Watch the trailer for A PERFECT MISTAKE first...
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Announcing CRUSHED
My next middle grade novel has just been announced! CRUSHED is coming Winter 2024. You can add it on Goodreads here. More details to come soon! The post Announcing CRUSHED first appeared on Melanie...
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Cover reveal: When You Have to Wait!
I’m so excited to share the cover for When You Have to Wait today! You can read more about it on Leah’s twitter announcement. Be sure to add it on Goodreads! The post Cover reveal: When You Have to...
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