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Karen Pokras

@karentoz

MG writer. Mom. Daisy lover. Cat wrangler. RA warrior. 💫THE BACKYARD SECRETS OF DANNY WEXLER (Lerner/Kar-Ben Nov 2021) 🔭 rep: @writeloudly

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Happy 1st bday to THE BACKYARD SECRETS OF DANNY WEXLER.. Real talk I wish we didn’t need to have: antisemitism is rampant. If you’re looking for an MG book that tackles this subject in a thoughtful way, wrapped inside a fun mystery, pls consider picking up a copy for your child.
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Roses are red Violets are blue We should let kids read Whatever they want to
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I spy a little book about a super secret backyard spy named Danny Wexler in Speilburg Literary’s Holiday Gift Giving Guide! Plus lots of other great books for everyone on your list! #booksmakegreatgifts
Sera Rivers (she/her) (@writeloudly) profile pictureSera Rivers (she/her)@writeloudly12 Dec 2022
Check out Speilburg Literary's Holiday Gift Giving Guide! easily buy books for all the people on your list. Something for everyone! #TisTheSeason #books #read speilburgliterary.com/resour…
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Thank you to The Jewish Federation of Baltimore and Jewish Library of Baltimore for including THE BACKYARD SECRETS OF DANNY WEXLER on their recommended reading list to help explain antisemitism. To read the full article with many more resources visit: associated.org/shinealight/
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Today’s the last day to bid! Check out the awesome auction items, including #querycritique from me (3 winners)
Disability in Publishing (@DisabilityinPub) profile pictureDisability in Publishing@DisabilityinPub1 Dec 2022
Don't forget to check out our fundraising auction before it ends on 12/3! We have plenty of awesome items from query critiques to zoom calls with agents! If you're part of the #WritingCommunity or need a great gift for a writer, you'll want to take a look: 32auctions.com/organizations…
Disability in Publishing Startup Costs

Disability in Publishing Startup Costs

Silent auction 'Disability in Publishing Startup Costs' hosted online at 32auctions.

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I just want to make a few things clear: The Holocaust happened. Hitler was a demonic figure. And instead of giving it a platform, our political leaders should be calling out and rejecting antisemitism wherever it hides. Silence is complicity.
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Happy December! We’ve officially entered the season where my to-do lists have their own lists.
Even though there was only enough employees to keep Twitter going for a single day, the tweets continued tweeting for eight wondrous nights, leading the sages to declare a miracle
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Hi friends… it looks like my light Twitter usage may become even lighter soon, so I figured it’s a good time to post my IG: @karenpokras_author where I’m pretty active. Hope you’ll come find me!
Congratulations to my fantastic agent!
Sera Rivers (she/her) (@writeloudly) profile pictureSera Rivers (she/her)@writeloudly8 Nov 2022
I’m beyond thrilled to be joining @alicespeilburg @evascalzo @LindseySmithHHC and @s_t_gibson at Speilburg Literary Agency, where I’ll be repping #kidlit, from #PB to #YA, including #GN❣️
I’m now getting motivational spam texts…
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Happy Book Birthday! The Backyard Secrets of Danny Wexler by @karentoz Pokras ow.ly/Rfjj50Lr1mR
The Backyard Secrets of Danny Wexler by Karen Pokras ~ a Review

The Backyard Secrets of Danny Wexler by Karen Pokras ~ a Review

Online site for book reviews and author promotion.

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The official Banned Book Week ended a while ago, but the message is still loud and clear and strong.
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✨This weekend ✨ I’m honored and excited to be among the panelists speaking on Saturday at this fabulous event. Hope to see you! philadelphiastories.org/push…
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Time for Member News! Cover reveals, book releases, appearances, etc, with @jenraudenbush @jtbigelow @heather_stigall Dario Mescia @RonaShirdan @dianarwallach @chrkendall @karentoz @literarylesliez @AReynosoMorris @berrietr @AnnetteWhipple @Sherri_Maret easternpennpoints.wordpress.…
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Why read a banned book when you can wear it!? Creative protesting in Bucks County, PA whyy.org/articles/bucks-coun…
Larger-than-life banned books march through Doylestown, and other ways Bucks County is honoring...

Larger-than-life banned books march through Doylestown, and other ways Bucks County is honoring...

A coalition of Bucks County community members are honoring banned books and spreading awareness of local issues around censorship.

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Children's Publishers Rally to Promote Banned Books Week publishersweekly.com/pw/by-t… via @publisherswkly #FReadom
Children's Publishers Rally to Promote Banned Books Week

Children's Publishers Rally to Promote Banned Books Week

Taking a stance against the growing number of titles challenged in schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country, several large publishing houses are providing resources for this year's...

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Excited to be a panel speaker once again at the annual Push to Publish writing conference on Oct 8 ... register today! philadelphiastories.org/push…
Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences (@drexel_coas) profile pictureDrexel University College of Arts and Sciences@drexel_coas1 Sep 2022
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@DrexelMFA is partnering with @philastories for the annual Push to Publish writing conference on October 8. Whether you're an established writer or just starting out, this event provides valuable resources you can use to get your work published. Register: ow.ly/y0a250Kx5OU
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Here’s a first for me to help with character development - using a color wheel to create a character color chart. So helpful to figure out my main character who is immersed in his world of inner colors. ✨#amwriting
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Love this! Thanks for reading The Backyard Secrets of Danny Wexler! 🔭✨
Brett Vogelsinger (@theVogelman) profile pictureBrett Vogelsinger@theVogelman26 Jul 2022
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He finished the book the other night! He was so excited by the ending. He loved it 😊
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