Darlene Beck Jacobson

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Book Review: THE WILD ROBOT ON THE ISLAND. A PB by Peter Brown I don’t know about you, but I have been a fan of Peter Brown ever since he introduced the first WILD ROBOT book for MG readers. The adventures of robot Roz and her adopted son have delighted …

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Extra! Extra! 10/12 Wins! Wins! Wins!

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Buried on page 8 of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Calling out a liar.
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Extra! Extra! 10/12 Wins! Wins! Wins!

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Extra! Extra! 10/12 Wins! Wins! Wins!

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Extra! Extra! 10/12 Wins! Wins! Wins!

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Things to celebrate this week. @chopwoodcarrywater.bsky.social

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The Wild Robot by Peter Brown is now a picture book! #TheWildRobotOnTheIsland @peterbrownstudio.com

THE MIDWATCH INSTITUTE FOR WAYWARD GIRLS: A Book Review Tomorrow is INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL. What better way to honor girls than to feature a book that does just that. I recently had the pleasure of reading a middle grade book that celebrates &#82…

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The Best Way to Stop Book Banning? Read a Banned Book During National Banned Book Week. This week is National Banned Book Week. It’s an opportunity to show the world that freedom to read is just as important as freedom of speech. Many books written for children are under attack …

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What's your favorite banned book for kids?

Author Interview With LYNN BALDWIN About Her New PB Today it is my pleasure to feature an interesting and unique new picture book from author LYNN BALDWIN. Here is my review for MY BACKYARD USED TO BE: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE (PB) by Lynn Baldwin (il…

I'm happy to be featured on @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social's blog today talking about my new PB, My Backyard Used to Be!
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It's a pleasure to feature you on my blog, Lynn.

Extra! Extra! 10/4 All the *good* news that's fit to print! 👏🏼👏🏼

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Things to celebrate this week. Thank you @chopwoodcarrywater.bsky.social

Open SmartNews and read "Drinking a Coca-Cola has an ‘alarming’ effect on your body for hours after" here: l.smartnews.com/p-6kOoNx0Q/z...
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They tried to silence these stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl https://bit.ly/3XXdrFi

Stop the Trump Shutdown

Republicans shut down the government to gut healthcare and bankroll Trump’s illegal power grab. We must hold the GOP accountable for causing chaos just to appease a wannabe king. app.sosha.ai/s/hrS5clD3

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And the Winners Are…Book Giveaways. Today I am happy to announce the September winners for two different books featured on the blog this month. A signed copy of TRIAL AND ERROR written by Robin Newman and illustrated by Deborah Zemke…

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Winners of books by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social and @robincurrie.bsky.social CONGRATULATIONS!

Across the state of New Jersey, people are facing rising costs amidst a corrupt administration that has failed to stand up for working families.
 
Join me tomorrow evening at 7pm for a LIVE tele-town hall about the possibility of a Republican-led government shutdown and what it means for NJ. 1/2

Kids + Cookies Equal Memories By Marilyn Ostermiller Cookie baking is a great way to introduce children to the culinary arts.   Start by selecting an easy, kid-friendly recipe. Prepare the ingredients beforehand and adapt the tasks to the children’s …

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A kid-friendly recipe for Danish Cookies.

Watercolor. Crafting. Quilting.

Extra! Extra! 9/28 🎈🎈 Yes, good things did happen this week!

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Every small victory counts!

An Outrageous—and Suspicious—Leak of a Veteran’s Military File in the New Jersey Gubernatorial Election Rep.

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Book Birthday Blog with Lynn Baldwin Welcome to SCBWI-MI's Book Birthday Blog! Where we celebrate new books from Michigan's authors, illustrators and translators.   Congratula...

I'm thrilled to be featured on the @scbwi-mi.bsky.social blog today!! scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2025/09/book...

Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.

Author Robin Currie Presents: JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS + A Chance to Win a Copy Today it is my pleasure to feature picture book author ROBIN CURRIE with her new book JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS. (Good Books/Sky Horse) Here is my review for this delightful story of the birth…

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