Melissa Roske
@melissaroske.bsky.social
Mah Jongg-playing, Twizzler-loving, NYC-dwelling #kidlit author
📗Kat Greene Comes Clean
✡️ Coming of Age: 13 B’Nai Mitzvah Stories
✏️ Blogger for the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors
https://www.melissaroske.com
📗Kat Greene Comes Clean
✡️ Coming of Age: 13 B’Nai Mitzvah Stories
✏️ Blogger for the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors
https://www.melissaroske.com
BOOK NEWS! My epistolary novel, CAMP, CRUSHES, AND OTHER CATASTROPHES, about two BFFs separated for the summer, will be out on May 4, 2027, from @snowywingspublishing.com! Can't wait for you to meet Maddie and Kenzi! #MGlit #kidlit #Publishing
October 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
BOOK NEWS! My epistolary novel, CAMP, CRUSHES, AND OTHER CATASTROPHES, about two BFFs separated for the summer, will be out on May 4, 2027, from @snowywingspublishing.com! Can't wait for you to meet Maddie and Kenzi! #MGlit #kidlit #Publishing
New #MGlit releases from @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social, @tehlormejia.bsky.social, @karalareau.bsky.social and more on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #NewReleases
October 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM
New #MGlit releases from @janaemarksbooks.bsky.social, @tehlormejia.bsky.social, @karalareau.bsky.social and more on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #NewReleases
My @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social interview with author/illustrator Maddie Frost, author of the new graphic novel REALLY RUBIE, is live! #kidlit #middlegrade #NewReleases fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
June 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
My @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social interview with author/illustrator Maddie Frost, author of the new graphic novel REALLY RUBIE, is live! #kidlit #middlegrade #NewReleases fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Don’t miss my interview with author/illustrator @jcphillipps.bsky.social on today’s @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. J.C’s wonderfully spooky MG graphic novel, THE GHOST IN CABIN 13, is out now! #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
May 8, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Don’t miss my interview with author/illustrator @jcphillipps.bsky.social on today’s @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. J.C’s wonderfully spooky MG graphic novel, THE GHOST IN CABIN 13, is out now! #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Don't miss my interview with @Margaret Gurevich, author of the #Jewish #middlegrade novel, YASHA'S AMAZIN' BAR MITZVAH, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Available from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
March 19, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Don't miss my interview with @Margaret Gurevich, author of the #Jewish #middlegrade novel, YASHA'S AMAZIN' BAR MITZVAH, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Available from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
How the literary community--particularly bookstores, libraries, and the broader literary world-- is supporting Minneapolis, via @susankoehlerwrites.bsky.social, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #publishing #kidlit #Minnesota #writingCommunity
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The Literary Community Supports Minneapolis - From The Mixed Up Files
Discover how Minneapolis bookstores, libraries, and publishers are supporting communities impacted by ICE activity and how you can help.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:56 PM
How the literary community--particularly bookstores, libraries, and the broader literary world-- is supporting Minneapolis, via @susankoehlerwrites.bsky.social, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #publishing #kidlit #Minnesota #writingCommunity
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New year, new books!
Check out all the exciting new titles ready for reading this month: fromthemixedupfiles.com/new-releases...
#middlegrade #mgreads #newreleases #getcozy
Check out all the exciting new titles ready for reading this month: fromthemixedupfiles.com/new-releases...
#middlegrade #mgreads #newreleases #getcozy
January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
New year, new books!
Check out all the exciting new titles ready for reading this month: fromthemixedupfiles.com/new-releases...
#middlegrade #mgreads #newreleases #getcozy
Check out all the exciting new titles ready for reading this month: fromthemixedupfiles.com/new-releases...
#middlegrade #mgreads #newreleases #getcozy
“Be honest with yourself so you can be honest on the page.” Great post on finding your #writing mojo by @hillaryhomzie.bsky.social on today’s @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #writingcommunity fromthemixedupfiles.com/inspiring-qu...
Inspiring Quotes for Writers or How to Avoid Writer's Block - From The Mixed Up Files
Inspiring quotes to uplift writers and breakthrough writer's block.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“Be honest with yourself so you can be honest on the page.” Great post on finding your #writing mojo by @hillaryhomzie.bsky.social on today’s @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #writingcommunity fromthemixedupfiles.com/inspiring-qu...
Celebrating Jewish Book Month on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social, w/ MG titles by @naomimilliner.bsky.social, @ruthbehar.bsky.social, @deblak1.bsky.social, @dekemoulton.bsky.social, @emilybarthisler.bsky.social, @joshuaslevy.bsky.social & MORE #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/a-celebratio...
December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Celebrating Jewish Book Month on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social, w/ MG titles by @naomimilliner.bsky.social, @ruthbehar.bsky.social, @deblak1.bsky.social, @dekemoulton.bsky.social, @emilybarthisler.bsky.social, @joshuaslevy.bsky.social & MORE #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/a-celebratio...
Always fun to cheerlead a debut author! Don't miss this interview with @sarashacter.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #middlegrade #NewReleases #publishing fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Interview with Author Sara Shacter - From The Mixed Up Files
I have known author Sara Shacter since we were both on the newer side to writing for children. I am so excited that I got a first-look at her debut novel Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign whi...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Always fun to cheerlead a debut author! Don't miss this interview with @sarashacter.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlit #middlegrade #NewReleases #publishing fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Author, screenwriter, educator (and Ricky Martin's body double 😀!) @pablocartaya.bsky.social chats with Sibylla Nash about his latest middle-grade novel, A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation, on today's @mixedupfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #WNDMG #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
October 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Author, screenwriter, educator (and Ricky Martin's body double 😀!) @pablocartaya.bsky.social chats with Sibylla Nash about his latest middle-grade novel, A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation, on today's @mixedupfiles.bsky.social. #kidlit #WNDMG #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/wndmg-author...
That’s my little cousin Charlotte interviewing JUDY BLUME (❤️!!!) for her 2 Kid podcast! I couldn’t be prouder… or more jealous! #kidlit #middlegrade
September 27, 2025 at 4:59 PM
That’s my little cousin Charlotte interviewing JUDY BLUME (❤️!!!) for her 2 Kid podcast! I couldn’t be prouder… or more jealous! #kidlit #middlegrade
I had the pleasure of interviewing Australian #kidlit author/artist/comedian ANH DO for the @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Anh's second installment in the WOLF GIRL series is out now from @harperkids.bsky.social! #NewReleases #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl...
September 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I had the pleasure of interviewing Australian #kidlit author/artist/comedian ANH DO for the @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Anh's second installment in the WOLF GIRL series is out now from @harperkids.bsky.social! #NewReleases #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl...
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We're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
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#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
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#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
September 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We're celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
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#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
Check out the blog to learn more about Jasmine Paulino and Diana Lopez as we talk books, inspiration and so much more.
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#mgreads #middlegrade #authorinterviews
A special treat on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog: an interview with the Magic Treehouse creator, MARY POPE OSBORNE! Plus a bonus conversation w/ graphic illustrator Jomike Tejido #kidlit #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/magic-tree-h...
September 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A special treat on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog: an interview with the Magic Treehouse creator, MARY POPE OSBORNE! Plus a bonus conversation w/ graphic illustrator Jomike Tejido #kidlit #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/magic-tree-h...
Shiny new MG releases for September, curated by @pbailey.bsky.social, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social! #kidlit #middlegrade
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September 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Shiny new MG releases for September, curated by @pbailey.bsky.social, on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social! #kidlit #middlegrade
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Don't miss my interview with MG author @melissadassori.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog! Melissa's latest #middlegrade novel, GRETA EVER AFTER releases tomorrow, August 19, from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social. #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
August 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Don't miss my interview with MG author @melissadassori.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog! Melissa's latest #middlegrade novel, GRETA EVER AFTER releases tomorrow, August 19, from @littlebrownyr.bsky.social. #kidlit fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-wi...
Happy book birthday to @bevtwomey.bsky.social! 📘🎉📕🎉📗🎉📙
WHAT THE SEA BRINGS is out today from @snowywingspublishing.com! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
WHAT THE SEA BRINGS is out today from @snowywingspublishing.com! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
August 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Happy book birthday to @bevtwomey.bsky.social! 📘🎉📕🎉📗🎉📙
WHAT THE SEA BRINGS is out today from @snowywingspublishing.com! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
WHAT THE SEA BRINGS is out today from @snowywingspublishing.com! #kidlit #middlegrade #newreleases
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It's party time!
I'm teaming up with @booksbyintisar.bsky.social to co-launch our latest books from @snowywingspublishing.com
Come see us at Half Price Books in Mason OH on Sunday, 8/24 at 5pm! There will be snacks, an indie author chat, books to buy, and a signing afterwards!
I'm teaming up with @booksbyintisar.bsky.social to co-launch our latest books from @snowywingspublishing.com
Come see us at Half Price Books in Mason OH on Sunday, 8/24 at 5pm! There will be snacks, an indie author chat, books to buy, and a signing afterwards!
August 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
It's party time!
I'm teaming up with @booksbyintisar.bsky.social to co-launch our latest books from @snowywingspublishing.com
Come see us at Half Price Books in Mason OH on Sunday, 8/24 at 5pm! There will be snacks, an indie author chat, books to buy, and a signing afterwards!
I'm teaming up with @booksbyintisar.bsky.social to co-launch our latest books from @snowywingspublishing.com
Come see us at Half Price Books in Mason OH on Sunday, 8/24 at 5pm! There will be snacks, an indie author chat, books to buy, and a signing afterwards!
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The sea never forgets 🌊
What the Sea Brings by Beverly Twomey launches TOMORROW!
Join Lynnette as she uncovers long-buried secrets beneath the waves.
#WhatTheSeaBrings #YAfantasy #BookLaunch #SnowyWingsPub #SnowyWingsBooks
What the Sea Brings by Beverly Twomey launches TOMORROW!
Join Lynnette as she uncovers long-buried secrets beneath the waves.
#WhatTheSeaBrings #YAfantasy #BookLaunch #SnowyWingsPub #SnowyWingsBooks
August 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The sea never forgets 🌊
What the Sea Brings by Beverly Twomey launches TOMORROW!
Join Lynnette as she uncovers long-buried secrets beneath the waves.
#WhatTheSeaBrings #YAfantasy #BookLaunch #SnowyWingsPub #SnowyWingsBooks
What the Sea Brings by Beverly Twomey launches TOMORROW!
Join Lynnette as she uncovers long-buried secrets beneath the waves.
#WhatTheSeaBrings #YAfantasy #BookLaunch #SnowyWingsPub #SnowyWingsBooks
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Thanks so much for the interview @melissaroske.bsky.social ! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social
Don't miss my interview w/ @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & Dylan Thuras, authors of the forthcoming #STEM MG, THE ATLAS OBSCURA EXPLORERS GUIDE TO INVENTING THE WORLD. Out 8/12 from @workmanpub.bsky.social. @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #middlegrade #kidlit
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August 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Thanks so much for the interview @melissaroske.bsky.social ! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social
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Check out this awesome interview by @melissaroske.bsky.social of @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog with Dylan Thuras and me about our new book coming out on August 12th! @workmanpubkids.bsky.social @atlasobscura.com @steamteambooks.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Check out this awesome interview by @melissaroske.bsky.social of @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social blog with Dylan Thuras and me about our new book coming out on August 12th! @workmanpubkids.bsky.social @atlasobscura.com @steamteambooks.bsky.social
Don't miss my interview w/ @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & Dylan Thuras, authors of the forthcoming #STEM MG, THE ATLAS OBSCURA EXPLORERS GUIDE TO INVENTING THE WORLD. Out 8/12 from @workmanpub.bsky.social. @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #middlegrade #kidlit
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July 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Don't miss my interview w/ @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & Dylan Thuras, authors of the forthcoming #STEM MG, THE ATLAS OBSCURA EXPLORERS GUIDE TO INVENTING THE WORLD. Out 8/12 from @workmanpub.bsky.social. @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #middlegrade #kidlit
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Love this interview with debut middle-grade author Barbara Carroll Roberts by @landrajennings.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Plus a #giveaway of an ARC of Barbara's forthcoming MG, he Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter. fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl... #kidlit #middlegrade
July 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Love this interview with debut middle-grade author Barbara Carroll Roberts by @landrajennings.bsky.social on today's @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social. Plus a #giveaway of an ARC of Barbara's forthcoming MG, he Metamorphosis of Bunny Baxter. fromthemixedupfiles.com/author-spotl... #kidlit #middlegrade
Don't miss my interview with the one and only REBECCA STEAD! Her modern-day MG classic, When You Reach Me, just turned 16 and is celebrating with a gorgeous new cover! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlt #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/when-you-rea...
July 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Don't miss my interview with the one and only REBECCA STEAD! Her modern-day MG classic, When You Reach Me, just turned 16 and is celebrating with a gorgeous new cover! @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social #kidlt #middlegrade fromthemixedupfiles.com/when-you-rea...