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I am honored to announce that the @americanlibrary

I am honored to announce that the @americanlibraryassociation has selected #TUCOBOAT as one of their top ten selections for the 2026 Rise: a feminist book project for ages 0-18. #endometriosis is front and center in this story, and I am so excited to discuss periods, menstruation, and medical justice and equity with everyone who turns these pages. During these times, intersectional feminism and activism is more important than ever. To the booksellers, librarians, and readers who continue to champion this story: I am so humbled by your support. Thank you! ♥️ #endo #endometriosisawareness #endoawareness @endofound @enpowr_endofound #periodproject #periods @tampax #tampons @ubykotex #pcos #uterus #adenomyosis

The Czech cover for my novel The Unexpected Conseq

The Czech cover for my novel The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday (in Czech, it's Nečekaný následek úterního krvácení!) is so fierce and brave and badass. Periods exist. Period blood is not vulgarity, and I'm so proud that my name is on something as unflinching and powerful as this artwork. I am thankful to @yoli.cz for sharing my story to Czech readers!

RESPECTFULLY… ahhhhhhhhh!!!!! #tucoboat is one o

RESPECTFULLY… ahhhhhhhhh!!!!! #tucoboat is one of the @chicagopubliclibrary best of the best books for teens of 2025! I absolutely loved visiting Chicago during my launch tour (thank you @andersonsbookshop !) and am so grateful for the love from this awesome city!
💕
The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday is my love letter to the friends and family who stood by my side during my own #endometriosis journey and my hate letter to my uterus. 🥴

STOP YOUR SCROLL and pat his wittle head pls.

STOP YOUR SCROLL and pat his wittle head pls.

This year, @ala_booklist gave me two amazing gifts

This year, @ala_booklist gave me two amazing gifts: this summer, a STARRED review for my debut novel and now this amazing spot in the November issue’s New Voices of 2025 feature!
💕
The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday is a comedy about a girl’s entire life being derailed by the early arrival of her period, and I hope you love it!

Virginia, DC, Maryland bookish friends: Come to th

Virginia, DC, Maryland bookish friends: Come to the Fairfax BN @bnfairfax at 5pm Saturday for an awesome conversation with 4 YA authors: @bychristinajune @authorelizabethhart @alexltravis and @kelseybtoney!

Absolutely beside myself with gratitude to @nypl @

Absolutely beside myself with gratitude to @nypl @nyplteens for including #tucoboat in this year’s best books for teens.
💕
If you *like* sarcasm and *hate* periods and medical gaslighting 🩸, you should read it.

#theunexpectedconsequenceofbleedingonatuesday #yabooks

It’s been 2 months away from social media… (I

It’s been 2 months away from social media…

(In some ways,) I’ve missed you!

I wrote a book!

Oh, and it’s my 42nd birthday!
🩷

Kelsey B. Toney

Bestselling YA and MG Author

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COVER REVEAL!

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I am honored to announce that the @americanlibrary

I am honored to announce that the @americanlibraryassociation has selected #TUCOBOAT as one of their top ten selections for the 2026 Rise: a feminist book project for ages 0-18. #endometriosis is front and center in this story, and I am so excited to discuss periods, menstruation, and medical justice and equity with everyone who turns these pages. During these times, intersectional feminism and activism is more important than ever. To the booksellers, librarians, and readers who continue to champion this story: I am so humbled by your support. Thank you! ♥️ #endo #endometriosisawareness #endoawareness @endofound @enpowr_endofound #periodproject #periods @tampax #tampons @ubykotex #pcos #uterus #adenomyosis

The Czech cover for my novel The Unexpected Conseq

The Czech cover for my novel The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday (in Czech, it's Nečekaný následek úterního krvácení!) is so fierce and brave and badass. Periods exist. Period blood is not vulgarity, and I'm so proud that my name is on something as unflinching and powerful as this artwork. I am thankful to @yoli.cz for sharing my story to Czech readers!

RESPECTFULLY… ahhhhhhhhh!!!!! #tucoboat is one o

RESPECTFULLY… ahhhhhhhhh!!!!! #tucoboat is one of the @chicagopubliclibrary best of the best books for teens of 2025! I absolutely loved visiting Chicago during my launch tour (thank you @andersonsbookshop !) and am so grateful for the love from this awesome city!
💕
The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday is my love letter to the friends and family who stood by my side during my own #endometriosis journey and my hate letter to my uterus. 🥴

STOP YOUR SCROLL and pat his wittle head pls.

STOP YOUR SCROLL and pat his wittle head pls.

This year, @ala_booklist gave me two amazing gifts

This year, @ala_booklist gave me two amazing gifts: this summer, a STARRED review for my debut novel and now this amazing spot in the November issue’s New Voices of 2025 feature!
💕
The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday is a comedy about a girl’s entire life being derailed by the early arrival of her period, and I hope you love it!

Virginia, DC, Maryland bookish friends: Come to th

Virginia, DC, Maryland bookish friends: Come to the Fairfax BN @bnfairfax at 5pm Saturday for an awesome conversation with 4 YA authors: @bychristinajune @authorelizabethhart @alexltravis and @kelseybtoney!

Absolutely beside myself with gratitude to @nypl @

Absolutely beside myself with gratitude to @nypl @nyplteens for including #tucoboat in this year’s best books for teens.
💕
If you *like* sarcasm and *hate* periods and medical gaslighting 🩸, you should read it.

#theunexpectedconsequenceofbleedingonatuesday #yabooks

It’s been 2 months away from social media… (I

It’s been 2 months away from social media…

(In some ways,) I’ve missed you!

I wrote a book!

Oh, and it’s my 42nd birthday!
🩷

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