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The Ribbon Skirt by Cameron Mukwa: A joyful coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel by debut Indigenous creator Cameron Mukwa about the journey of a two-spirit kid who wants to create a ribbon skirt for the upcoming powwow. ..... View the full summary and rep info on wordpress!

[tall2d]

I am over the moon to be able to share a sneak peek at these! I had the fantastic opportunity to illustrate two books for #BadgerLearning earlier this year and some teasers were released last week for the #LondonBookFair2023.

These titles are both from Badger’s brand-new Wow! Fiction series, aimed at reluctant readers in the 10-14-year-old age group and, I hope you’ll agree, a good fit for my illustration style!

I got thoroughly immersed in both stories and their characters during this project and I'm incredibly excited for their release.

The range will be published on 8 September this year and I'll be sharing more images and details as and when I'm able.

[brooklyndadshow]

More from Brooklyn Timekeepers

My daugher liked my concept for Brooklyn Timekeepers but had some additional ideas which I incoroprated.

Prompt:

Some updates to the story.  We’re going with the title Brooklyn Time Keepers and the Evil Gang of time travelers called The Erasers.

Veronica has a twin sister, Kathy that stays in 2025 and can communicate with her twin telepathically -so they can communicate over time. Veronica was not originally supposed to time travel with her dad. The mystery their trying to solve in the past is they need to find the deed to their house in Brooklyn as well as proof of their Great- grandfather’s inventions which are extremely valuable in 2025.

Please update the engaging summary for the book, re-write the first chapter in the style of James Ponti. Write beginning of another chapter where the twins are communicating with each other between 2025 and 1907.  I need a twitter post with tags for the book description and 3 image prompts for a blog post.

New Story Description:

Engaging Summary:

Thirteen-year-old Veronica wasn't supposed to time travel. But when she accidentally follows her father, Louis, through a portal from Brooklyn in 2025 to Ellis Island in 1907, she finds herself in a race against time. With only two weeks to escape Ellis Island, blend into early 20th-century New York, and uncover the long-lost deed to their Brooklyn home—along with proof of their great-grandfather’s groundbreaking inventions—Veronica and Louis must move fast. As they navigate a world that doesn’t welcome them, Veronica discovers an unexpected lifeline—her twin sister, Kathy, still in 2025, with whom she can communicate telepathically across time. Their mission grows even more perilous when they realize they aren’t just fighting against history—they’re being hunted by The Erasers, a shadowy gang of time travelers bent on erasing people of color from American history. Racing against time and danger, the twins and their father must outwit the Erasers, solve the mystery, and make it home before they become lost in time forever.

First Chapter (James Ponti Style):

"Dad, why does history smell so bad?" Veronica asked, wrinkling her nose at the pungent mix of saltwater, sweat, and uncertainty that filled Ellis Island's Great Hall.

Louis shot her a quick look. "I warned you, Ronnie. History books never mention the smell."

Veronica had about a thousand other questions, but right now, her brain was too busy trying to make sense of everything. Just minutes ago, she had been standing in her family's Brooklyn brownstone in 2025, watching her dad step through what looked like a shimmering ripple in the air. She had only wanted to peek—but before she knew it, she had been pulled through, and now here she was, 1907.

"So, how exactly are we supposed to blend in? Our clothes practically scream 'Wrong Year!'" she whispered.

"Stay close," Louis murmured, his tone sharper now, his eyes darting around. "We need to get out of here before anyone starts asking questions."

Veronica tugged his sleeve, her heart hammering. "Dad. That man over there—he’s staring at us."

Louis turned just enough to see the figure lurking in the shadow of the grand windows. A chill ran through him. The man wasn’t just staring—he was watching.

"Don’t look," Louis muttered. "Move slowly. Stay in the crowd."

Veronica swallowed. "He's not from 1907, is he?"

Louis exhaled, his voice barely above a whisper. "No. And neither are we. Let’s go—now."

New Chapter: The Twins Communicate Across Time

Kathy paced back and forth in their bedroom, her fingers tapping against her temple. "Ronnie, if you can hear me, give me something. Anything."

Static.

Then, like a whisper on the wind, Veronica’s voice slipped into her mind. "Kathy? Oh my gosh, it worked!"

Kathy froze. "Ronnie? Where are you? Are you safe?" she sent the thought, pushing as hard as she could.

"Safe-ish. But Dad and I are stuck on Ellis Island, and there’s some creepy dude watching us. I think he’s with the Erasers."

Kathy groaned. "You weren’t even supposed to go! How did this happen?"

"It’s a long story, but let’s just say curiosity and glowing portals don’t mix. Listen, we need help. We’re looking for the deed to the house and proof of Great-Grandpa’s inventions. If we don’t find them, everything changes in 2025."

Kathy grabbed a notebook and scribbled furiously. "Okay, okay. What do I do?"

"I need you to find out everything you can about our family history. If we can’t find proof in 1907, maybe there’s something in the present we can use."

Kathy nodded, already flipping open her laptop. "You focus on staying out of trouble. I’ll take care of the rest."

"Easier said than done. Especially when we have time-traveling history erasers after us."

Twitter Post:

🚨 Time travel. Twin telepathy. A dangerous secret. 🚨

Veronica & her dad are trapped in 1907, hunted by The Erasers while searching for the deed to their home & a lost invention that could change everything. Can her twin sister help from the future? 🕰️ #BrooklynTimeKeepers #YAfiction #TimetravelMystery

Image Prompts for Blog Post:

A split image of two twin sisters, one in 2025 holding a phone, the other in 1907 wearing vintage clothing, both with intense expressions as they communicate telepathically.

An old Brooklyn brownstone house, half in modern-day and half in 1907, showing the contrast between time periods.

A menacing group of shadowy figures in vintage attire from different historical eras, lurking ominously in a misty alley, representing The Erasers.

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[lauriewoodward]

Persistence of Memory: An Excerpt

Captain Sludge stood atop a wooden platform in the glow of torchlight. The red flames flickered as black smoke clouded the surrounding cavern and drifted toward the distant Stalagmite Forest. The rocky jungle left shadows on the cave walls that sparked ideas for new nightmares. There was a rumbling and scores of dark soldiers marched through the entry tunnels toward him. Row after row of…

[oat2023]

Data Structures for the Girlies'

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Picture Book Parade - Black History Month: Welcome, activists and allies! In honor of February being Black History Month, our picture book parade features the biographies of five LGBTQ+ black icons who made significant contributions to literature, civil rights, and the world 🌍✊🏿🏳️‍🌈 ..... View the full summary and rep info on wordpress!

[rachel-sylvan-author]

"Beneath the Swirling Sky" by Carolyn Leiloglou Book 1 of "The Restorationists" series

Thank you @housefullofbookworms for writing this! Beautifully done! ❤️

Thank you @faithhough42 for recommending it! ❤️

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[stochastique-blog]

I can do Better

Super excited to be part of the cover reveal for @bygeorgejreije upcoming release, Shad Hadid and the Forbidden Alchemies! It’s the second book of the Shad Hadid series, and it’s due out in October 2023. You should definitely add this one to your TBR list! . . . . . #representationmatters #bookgram #creativewriting #bookishfeatures #middlegradebooks #tbrlist #saturdaystyle #alwaysreading #shadhadid #georgejreije #mgfantasy #mglit https://www.instagram.com/p/CoiBX3lLOzK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[ktempestbradford]

Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion, a middle grade sci-fi mystery adventure featuring a Black girl who loves science (especially bugs), is available in hardback, eBook, and audiobook. Join Ruby's adventure today 👉🏾 Lynk in Baio ____________ #middlegradebooks #middlegrade #middlegradefiction #sciencefiction #stem #SheCanSTEM #mystery #ownvoices #blackgirlmagic #SFF Original IG Post Link in bio (if needed): Linktree

[sistahscifi]

The SFWA (Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association) awarded K Tempest Bradford a Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction for Ruby Finley vs the Interstellar Invasion last Saturday!!

Watch Tempest's AMAZINGLY brilliant acceptance speech here:

https://sistahscifi.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=830a610cd0c7df797e5929db2&id=cfc2b3d31a&e=05a8907b2d. Watch to the end for the shoutout to @NisiShawl.

You can get your copy of Ruby Finley at @SistahScifi | www.sistahscifi.com or your local #library!

Please join is in congratulating Tempest on the big win!!

Reposted @ktempestbradford Ruby Finley is an:

👧🏾 11 year old

✊🏽 Black girl

🔬 Science genius

🐞 who loves bugs

🕵🏽‍♀️ and gets caught up in a neighborhood mystery

Can she solve it using the scientific method? Find out in Ruby Finley vs the Interstellar Invasion! 👉🏾 Lynk in Baio

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[paperbacktomes]

Author Interview | The Song of Us by Kate Fussner

{Blogtour @TBRBeyondTours} The Song of Us, a queer middle-grade romance in verse, is hitting the shelves tomorrow. Here's my interview with the author. #queerbooks #middlegradebooks #lgbtq #middlegraderomance #debutauthor #TheSongofUs #TBRBeyondTours

Hi there! Do you like reading stories in verse? After reading a few works in verse, I always try to add more to my TBR. This one is my first middle-grade Romance, though. It was short and very nicely written. I got a chance to chat with the author and I’m excited to share her thoughts with y’all. Book DETAILS ► Title: the song of Us ► BY: kate fussner ► Publishing: HarperCollins Children’s…