Kamilla Benko π¦βοΈπ°
@kkbenko
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USA Today bestselling author of FROZEN II: FOREST OF SHADOWS (@disneybooks) and THE UNICORN QUEST trilogy (@Bloomsburykids).
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Joined March 2010
The Unicorn Legacy contains a few of my favorite things: π§π½A character inspired by Anne Shirley πͺA plot Inspired by Prince Caspian π¨ Magic inspired by science and art π¦ Unicorns--lots and lots of unicorns Preorder: https://t.co/hwD294fqTl 02.27.24 by @bloomsburykids
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Love @TamoraPierce TORTALL books? You need @mariekeyn @GreenwillowBook SPLINTER AND ASH. (10/10/23) if you also liked @haleshannon @AlexLidell @merriehaskell @anneursu and @kkbenko.
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This month, an online book club met in person; schools welcomed @MMeadowsBooks and @kkbenko for visits; and @henakhanbooks held a launch event https://t.co/3fUMk4Pdoa
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πHappy Book Birthday to today's middle grade new releases!π Finally Heard by @kellyyanghk The Partition Project by @SaadiaFaruqi Unstuck by @Barbaradee2 The Unicorn Legacy: Tangled Magic by @kkbenko
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πHappy Book Birthday to today's middle grade new releases!π Finding Normal by @stephfaris Daughters of the Lamp by @NeddaLewers The Myth of Monsters: Medusa by @MarshKatherine Bumps in the Night by @AmalieHoward Graphic via @MGBookVillage
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FUNGUS IN SPACE!!! ππ Equal parts cosmic horror and nature being metal, let's talk about the lichen that grew on the OUTSIDE of the International Space Station! Get your tea and curl up, because I PROMISE you wanna hear about these fungal cosmonauts π§βπ π§΅
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Looking for a book that weaves immersive history and gripping fantasy? In THE LIGHTS OF PRAGUE, lamplighters fight the evil lurking on the cobblestone streets. In A PORTRAIT IN SHADOW, a female painter in 17th-century Florence pursues her dreams. https://t.co/EWM2G5TP9a
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I've been thinking about this headline for a couple of days and trying to work out what I want to say about it. I went freelance due to pretty emotionally crippling burnout in house, and it's definitely the best career decision I made at that time. But... a thread π§΅
There is a growing trend for in-house staff in the industry to go freelance, The Bookseller has heard, with a range of issues including burnout, poor treatment at work and a desire for greater autonomy cited as reasons for the change. Read more here: https://t.co/6IpLeVpCbC
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Combine this with my recent visit to B&N where there was NO new MG on the shelves, and my talks with industry professionals saying it's so hard to publish MG because it's impossible to compare to the beasts taking over sales...I will ALWAYS be fighting for MG. It deserves more.
So. Not only is the NYT list virtually impossible to crack in MG because of books that remain on it for a year +, but now we don't even have the visibility of Goodreads Choice Awards. But hey, at least Romantasy has a spot at the table.
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Jaden's best friend, Elijah, has gone missing. And now, Jaden must attend magic school to find him... I'm ecstatic to showcase the beautiful cover for Jaden Powers and the Inheritance Magic. Thank you to @EWilkersonArt for the illustration! To Preorder: https://t.co/qCKDuEV2CK
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Bookstore Buddies!!!
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Happy Release Day to today's new #MGlit! THE CHALICE OF THE GODS by @rickriordan THE WILD ROBOT PROTECTS by @itspeterbrown LOST KITES AND OTHER TREASURES by @CathyCarrWrites ALEX WISE VS. THE END OF THE WORLD by @tjbentonwalker
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Happy Pub Day to this wonderful middle grade fantasy by Isi Hendrix! Itβs a fantastic read and I highly recommend it!
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My reply to the board members of @FishersIN and @NoblesvilleIN seeking to remove my books (and over a hundred others) from the young adult literature shelves in their libraries. Heartbreaking for this to happen in Central Indiana, where I live and strive to support.
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Artist Justin Bateman makes portraits out of pebbles, Through the medium of land art, he constructs intricate mosaics πΉ Justin Bateman https://t.co/7eVOWPqTaX
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The Unicorn Legacy contains a few of my favorite things: π§π½A character inspired by Anne Shirley πͺA plot Inspired by Prince Caspian π¨ Magic inspired by science and art π¦ Unicorns--lots and lots of unicorns Preorder: https://t.co/hwD294fqTl 02.27.24 by @bloomsburykids
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β¨Cover Reveal!β¨ I'm thrilled to share the cover for my creepy middle grade fantasy, THE CURSE OF EELGRASS BOG, coming from Razorbill/PRH early 2024!! Art: James Firnhaber Design: Kaitlin Yang Preorder links + full description below π€
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