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Read, write, sketch. Writer, librarian. Honored to have The Dirigible Balloon publish my poems. #SCBWI #kidlit #MG https://bethsbiblio.blogspot.com/

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Would you share the name of the plant? I'm guessing a pink lilac.

06.08.2025 13:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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b. Quickstart Guide - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish This is a bare-bones guide for those who just want to get started, and would rather just jump in and try stuff out before learning more details, though I STRONGLY encourage you check out moderation oโ€ฆ

Welcome to Bluesky. This is a great guide. publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu... @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @jamiesiebrase.bsky.social Thank you @debbieohi.com

01.08.2025 20:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks so much Polly.

30.06.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you Polly.

30.06.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of concern. @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

26.06.2025 16:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations. ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

26.06.2025 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Interview with Polly Holyoke: The Neptune Project Beth's Biblio includes recipes, picture book reviews and information for parents, teachers and librarians.

Please to post an interview with @pollyholyoke.bsky.social and review of THE NEPTUNE PROJECT
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit #MG #oceans

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25.06.2025 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Thanks so much for the repost. Am enjoying your photos.

21.06.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children

Delighted to have 3 new children's poems, 'Hello,' 'Bee and Iris,' and 'Yellow Swallowtail Butterfly' published in The Dirigible Balloon.
Many thanks to @northernjim.bsky.social
#poems #poetry @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Yellow-...

20.06.2025 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Good luck. ๐Ÿ€

20.06.2025 15:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Behind the Scenes: โ€œMaking it Personal: Interviewing Relatives of Historical Subjectsโ€ by Claudia Friddell Writers often ask how to go about interviewing someone connected to the subject of a biography. The opportunity is golden, andโ€ฆvery intimidating! In this post, author Claudia Friddell shares โ€ฆ

Don't miss these valuable guidelines to prepare for an interview and this GIVEAWAY for THE MYSTERIOUS VIRGINIA HALL! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ˜
"Making it Personal: Interviewing Relatives of Historical Subjects" by @friddellauthor.bsky.social
@edusky.bsky.social #WWII #spies
bethandersonwriter.com/2025/06/20/b...

20.06.2025 14:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Laura. Had forgotten. @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

11.06.2025 14:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Behind the Scenes: โ€œUsing Poetry to Get Unstuckโ€ by Julie Winterbottom Ah yes, the conundrum of TMI (too much information). I know it well. Itโ€™s like youโ€™re a kid in a candy store and can only choose one of the many varieties tempting you. Hereโ€™s a wโ€ฆ

#writers @edusky.bsky.social "Using Poetry to Get Unstuck" by @jwbottom.bsky.social Such a great process to help writers of ALL ages!
And don't miss the GIVEAWAY for a copy of this gorgeous book! ๐Ÿ“•๐Ÿ˜
@penguinkids.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social bethandersonwriter.com/2025/06/06/b...

06.06.2025 15:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ahhhh!!! They are so beautiful! Canโ€™t wait to get mine!

09.06.2025 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Pollinator week is coming up!
#kidlit #picturebooks

09.06.2025 00:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit poetry. An opportunity.

02.06.2025 16:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations.

02.06.2025 16:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Behind the Scenes: โ€œOrganizing Facts for the Audience and Current Marketโ€ by Tanya Konerman Ah, the fun of mud! But how does one create a viable manuscript with this topic and a pile of information? Like a mudpie, it takes some squishing and slopping and playing around. Hereโ€™s a posโ€ฆ

#writers #educators Organizing Facts for the Audience and Current Market by @tanyakonerman.bsky.social
AND don't miss the GIVEAWAY!! ๐Ÿฅณ
@weboflifebooks.bsky.social #melaniecataldo #kidlitnonfiction #kidlitSTEM @edusky.bsky.social #organizingwriting bethandersonwriter.com/2025/05/30/b...

30.05.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations, so happy for you.

28.05.2025 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congratulations @boringstorybook.com

28.05.2025 16:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Loved this photo.

28.05.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats.

28.05.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sammy has so much energy. I enjoy reading her stories - your novels.

25.05.2025 18:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Attention booksellers, librarians, and educators. You want to learn more about @SimonKIDS's Fall releases direct from the authors, including me? Sign up for the Fall 2025 Author Preview live cast, happening on Wednesday, May 28th! www.simonandschuster...
#kidlit
#childrensbooks

23.05.2025 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am sorry for your loss.

25.05.2025 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Behind the Scenes: โ€œCrafting an Enticing Opening in Nonfictionโ€ by Ann McCallum Staats Ah, the HOOK! How can you grab the readersโ€™ attention? Snag their interest? And pull them in to read your work? Hooks are key, but sometimes hard to come up with. Take a read through Ann McCaโ€ฆ

How do you hook a reader? "Crafting an Enticing Opening in Nonfiction" by Ann McCallum Staats
Check out the post and get in on the #GIVEAWAY for FANTASTIC FLORA!!
#plants #educatorguide @edusky.bsky.social
bethandersonwriter.com/2025/05/09/b...

09.05.2025 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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My #outofcontextnotes for tonight's @SCBWIRockyMtn webinar with @karenachase

23.05.2025 03:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing, @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social ๐Ÿฅฐ

23.05.2025 04:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wendelin Van Draanen's: Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief Beth's Biblio includes recipes, picture book reviews and information for parents, teachers and librarians.

Pleased to post a review: SAMMY KEYES AND THE THE HOTEL THIEF by @wendelinvand.bsky.social #kidlit #MG #SCBWI
bethsbiblio.blogspot.com/2025/05/wend...

22.05.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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