Mary Ann Cappiello

TOMORROW!!!!!
If you are in Cambridge tomorrow evening join us!

“We are told by leaders that we are the future. But when it comes to the ongoing pandemic, our present is being stolen right in front of our eyes.”

Incredible speech by Violet Affleck who warned about the ongoing dangers of COVID & Long Covid, & advocated for masks and clean air at the UN today!

I was honored to participate in this process and include my thoughts on why Dave the Potter belonged on the list.

Was going to recommend this book! I think it’s the most gorgeous historical writing I’ve ever read. I, too, listened on audio book. Sometimes I would have to pause to recover from the power of a single sentence.

<i>SLJ</i> & <i>LJ</i> Open Books Open Minds 2025 We are excited to bring back the successful virtual event Open Books, Open Minds A Celebration of Reading & Literacy. A co-production of SLJ, LJ, and The Horn Book, this day-long event will convene au...

I'm looking forward to participating in "Open Books, Open Minds" this Thursday, sponsored by @slj.com, @libraryjournal.bsky.social, and @thehornbook.bsky.social!

You can find out more about this free virtual event here:
www.libraryjournal.com/event/Open-B...

Are there any virtual events planned as part of the book launch?

The first conference last year was incredible! If you are a children’s lit scholar, librarian, or K-12 educator, please consider submitting a proposal.

Perhaps a local fencing organization? Or perhaps one of the independent schools has a fencing program and you could access the coach’s name from the website?

I can't believe I need to have an AI policy! I made it pretty short though: Using AI is cheating, yourself mostly. In addition to the environmental blight created by AI, it makes no sense to use it in your intellectual and creative work. Why would you outsource your innate intelligence?

Love this! Thanks.

Lots of people asking why isn't my state issuing COVID vaccine executive orders?

In most states you can already get vaccines without prescriptions, including: AL, AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, ND, NH, NJ, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI, WY

@xeniahadj.bsky.social and I love the tailpiece illustrations at the end of Samuel Wood and Alexander Anderson’s early 19th century children’s natural history books.

Grateful for this review from @tcrecord.bsky.social. There are so many ways to engage K-8 students in rich opportunities for critical thinking, deep reading, and meaningful composing using literature for children, tweens, and teens.

In her book, @arielsacks.bsky.social “presents a rationale and road map for expanding the place for “imaginative writing” within the English Language Arts curriculum.” Read Dr. @macappiello.bsky.social 's review here: buff.ly/W5vCTuB

One week later and I am still on a writing roll thanks to the lift from @highlightsfound.bsky.social!

If Rubio looked in a mirror, an examination of current state department actions and the defunding of USAID would be at the top of the “un-Christian” activities/beliefs.

Can’t wait to read this!

The sign for Jim Cross Giblin’s cabin and Mary Ann Cappiello’s personal retreat at the Highlights Foundation.

Cabin 19 at the Highlights Foundation

Thanks for your generosity, @highlightsfound.bsky.social and the dedicated time to work on PORTRAITS OF ELEANOR.

And the chocolate shortbread cookies!

Most Americans want to read more books. We just don't. When we worry about the declining rates of literacy and a lack of reading skills, it's often about children. But how often are adults reading these days? And what are we reading? A new NPR/Ipsos poll ...

When we worry about the declining rates of literacy and a lack of reading skills, it's often about children. But how often are adults reading these days? And what are we reading? A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds out.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

I'm thrilled to have my #kidlit YA biography in the trusted hands at Holiday House!

HUGE thanks to @highlightsfound.bsky.social! I'm honored and humbled to receive the Kay Yoder Scholarship for #kidlit History Writers, and so grateful for the opportunity to put it to use this spring. ❤️

I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story The Wong Kim Ark Story

See relevant to today picture book⬇️ by Grace Lin @authorgracelin.bsky.social & Martha Brockenbrough
@marthabee.bsky.social, illustrated by Julia Kuo.

"An important picture book biography to augment classroom conversations about immigration and citizenship." -- @slj.com
bookshop.org/a/7256/97803...

Thanks for sharing this information.

ONE parent. And in Florida, ONE man is responsible for 40% of all book challenges in the state. The book banners are a tiny minority. Make that clear by speaking up in favor of the freedom to read. (Email your school board!)

Former US presidents and VPs need to speak up!

Absolutely, we need to hear from them!

Sorry to hear your sad news. Holding you in the light.

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