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Felicia Bermúdez recently revealed the cover for her debut book, “Free Lunch Kid” over on her Substack! Coming this fall 2026, author and former free lunch program beneficiary Felicia Bermúdez exposes how public policy fails those living in poverty and how to fix it. 🏛️🍴

Subscribe to Felicia's Substack at https://buff.ly/vJZlVij and preorder “Free Lunch Kid” now!

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It’s opening night for Minnesota Wild! Gear up for the 2026-27 NHL season by reading “Minnesota Wild: 25 Years in the State of Hockey” by Bob Showers! 📗🏒

Celebrate the silver anniversary of Minnesota Wild! This book chronicles the team's journey through thrilling games and memorable moments with the passionate fanbase that makes Minnesota truly the State of Hockey. Relive the excitement and celebrate the legacy of the Wild with this commemorative book, a must-have for any dedicated fan.

Grab your copy now: https://buff.ly/NBJh5sP

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Bring stories to life for your students with a local author visit! 📚🪄

Wise Ink is launching this new program in partnership with R.E.A.D. with Me MN to address the growing literacy crisis in Twin Cities schools and communities.

We’re proud to be an official community partner of Read With Me MN, a local non-profit with a mission to advocate for the diversity of local Minnesota authors and work to close the literacy gap by providing children with books that reflect their identities.

Want to teach the power of literacy and promote the joy of reading to your students? Nominate your school today at the link below! ✏️

https://buff.ly/D2c6Csf

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Neighborhood Forest, the real-life inspiration behind Vikas Narula’s children’s book, “Our Neighborhood Forest,” is looking for seedling donations in the Twin Cities area!

If you’re interested in giving back for this tree-mendous cause, visit https://buff.ly/mmO8bs6 to get started! 🌳🔗

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We love this photo of Sid Shroyer speaking to Barb Anguiano of WFYI to an audience at Morgenstern Books in Bloomington, Indiana! 💛

Since “When Once Destroyed” explores the history of a tight-knit community in rural Indiana, it’s so rewarding to see Hoosier communities gathering to hear Sid talk about his memoir and family history.

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Inspire young readers with the gift of literacy by hosting local authors at your school! 🏫🍎📖

Wise Ink is launching this new program in partnership with R.E.A.D. with Me MN to address the growing literacy crisis in Twin Cities schools and communities.

We’re proud to be an official community partner of R.E.A.D. with Me MN, a local non-profit with a mission to advocate for the diversity of local Minnesota authors and work to close the literacy gap by providing children with books that reflect their identities.

Enter your school at https://buff.ly/D2c6Csf for the chance to win a free author visit! 👥

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If you haven’t read “The Authenticity Key” by Hilary Bilbrey yet, you can now listen to it! 🎧📖

Part strengths-based leadership book and part self-help book for high achievers, “The Authenticity Key” is a proven program to articulate who you are to uncover what you can become.

🏆 2025 Winner – Self Help: General, Goody Business Book Awards
⭐ 2026 Finalist, National Indie Excellence Awards
⭐ 2026 Finalist, Independent Publisher Book Awards
⭐ No. 1 New Release in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Self-Esteem on Amazon

Listen now! 💬 https://buff.ly/EmGDu3h

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Join us for a “J is for Justice” storytime with Nekima Levy Armstrong for the R.E.A.D. with Me MN September Book Club! 💜

“J is for Justice” is a social justice children’s book that teaches young readers the power of protest, community, and solidarity. Nekima Levy Armstrong is a civil rights lawyer, activist, scholar, author, and former law professor. She previously served as president of the Minneapolis NAACP and is the founder of the Racial Justice Network.

📍 Acorn Bookshop, 2238 Carter Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55113
🕥 September 26th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

We hope to see you there! And make sure to visit https://buff.ly/NM9jSWk for a chance to win a free author visit for your school with R.E.A.D. with Me MN! 📖

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Wise Ink’s Crown Shepherd and Victoria Petelin are official WGV conference speakers! They’ll be presenting on the publishing journey and how an author can determine the best publishing path for them. 💡✨

Women Getting Visible (WGV) is a 3-day conference event dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs to find their voice, value, and visibility. The event will be hosted in Washington, D.C. from October 9-12, 2026.

Visit https://buff.ly/kzl7v9P to learn more and register now!

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Back to school season is ✨HERE✨ and what better way to ring in the new school year than with read-aloud children’s stories that teach lessons of braving new experiences, embracing self-love, celebrating diverse identities, and more?

Swipe to read about some of our most recent kids titles! You’ll be sure to find your child or student’s next favorite book. 📚🍎

Books featured:
✏️ Max and His Stinky Fish - Jonathan “Minzy” Truong and Sandy Chuah Bulosan (illustrator)
✏️ Today is a Butterfly Day - Allison O’Neill and Adua Hernandez (illustrator)
✏️ Olivia the Brave - Lindsey Young and Hayley Blackwood (illustrator)
✏️ Angel’s Big Splash - Annalee and Mallory Habstritt and Jim Crawley (illustrator)
✏️ When We’re Under the Same Roof - Ngân Huỳnh (author/illustrator)
✏️ Embracing Grace - Marcella Villa, MD and Shayna Olivier (illustrator)

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