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Prolific #PictureBook Professionals banding together to celebrate the joy and inspiration of #kidlit's slimmest works of art.

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History is full of weird but true stories! Lindsay Metcalf & Edwin Fotheringham do a fantastic job sharing this one with young readers. I particularly like Fotheringham's visualization of the court debate. Unique. Age appropriate. Fun to read!
(I'm on Team Fruit πŸ…πŸ˜‰)
@lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social

28.10.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations! @senickel.bsky.social BEAR’S BIG IDEA @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social Illus. Il Sung Na

02.11.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

So delighted to celebrate this wonderful book!! πŸŽ‰

03.11.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm so excited that Making Light Bloom and I are on the Page Count podcast today! Laura Walter is a fabulous host, and we had an absolutely wonderful conversation. cpl.org/podcast-epis... #books #library #librarians #Ohio #podcast #childrensbooks #picturebooks #Tiffanylamps @holidayhouse.bsky.social

04.11.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy (belated) Book Birthday DARK SKIES = Five Qs with #debut picture book author Lindsey Hobson - Erin Dealey, Children's Author We chat with Lindsey Hobson about memory loss and light pollution in her new picture book Dark Skies

Let the Happy Book Birthday celebratrion continue! We chat with #debut author Lindsey B. Hobson about her new pb, DARK SKIES illus. Makenzie McCarthy (The Little Press) erindealey.com/book-birthda... #stargazing #memoryloss #BookBoost @pbpros.bsky.social

04.11.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@patricianewman.bsky.social tells the story of Peruvian conservationist founder of Planeta Oceano, Kerstin Forsberg. highlights her work to protect the giant manta rays offering information about these amazing creatures, the ocean, & what we can do to protect it. A must read!

03.11.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†• on #LitLinks: Help students discover how sequencing helps structure narrative nonfiction, clarify complex information, and keep readers wanting to know more!
🌱 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13086

@MeganClendenan.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
#STEM #naturebooksforkids #foodsecurity

05.11.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

WoW! 20 years ago! You are amazing!

02.11.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Since November is #kidlit #PictureBookMonth here are my first two books, which released 20 years ago (!) thanks to the amazing Caitlyn Dlouhy + Aladdin + Atheneum @simonkids.bsky.social Illus. Hanako Wakiyama #Skybrarians @eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social

02.11.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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And that’s a wrap on my book tour! Back home in beautiful Switzerland, where everything is now golden. πŸ‚πŸ
#booktour #backhome #autumn #picturebookauthor #childtensbookaithor #kidlit #switzerland #lavaux

30.10.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Pink haired me, middle aged white woman, in creepy fairy costume, black wings, black dress, striped cuffs silver star wand.

Pink haired me, middle aged white woman, in creepy fairy costume, black wings, black dress, striped cuffs silver star wand.

BOO!

#fairy #goth #halloween #artist #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #nytbestseller

01.11.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ†• on #LitLinks! Guidance for turning observations into compelling written descriptions & building confidence. Ideal for teachers and homeschool educators aiming to strengthen language arts skills in their classroom.
πŸ”— www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13079

@jstremer.bsky.social @steamteambooks @pbspree

29.10.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for this interview about creating art for our new book! 😊🌷

25.10.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Halloween!πŸŽƒ Have a fun and safe night! #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #halloween

31.10.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Crystal Kite Award for Bear’s Big Idea has arrived! Thank you to all of my fellow @scbwi.bsky.social creatives! I am truly touched and honored. πŸ’• Thank you also to Il Sung Na for his inspired illustrations! πŸ’• @lernerbooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #award #childrensbook #kidlit #books #booklove

02.11.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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The other cool surprise at the Corning Museum of Glass is that they feature both Making Light Bloom AND The Stuff Between the Stars! This is because they have Clara Driscoll's lamp AND the lens created for the Palomar Observatory, where Vera Rubin worked.
#STEAM #STEM #teachers #educators #kidlt

18.10.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was a delight visiting the Washington, DC icon @politicsprose.bsky.social! I had heard so much about it & it did not disappoint! If you live in the #washingtondc area and are looking for signed copies of Seven, A Most Remarkable Pigeon, this is your place!
#autographedbooks #books #kidlit

19.10.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Alaska Day from Finley, the friendliest moose! 🫎❀️

#AlaskaDay #Alaska #kidlit #picturebooks #moose #trains #determination #adventure

18.10.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Squirrel Draws Big Feelings" coming up next spring! ERin and I can't wait to share this story of big emotions and BIG ART - miles and miles long! - with you! written by @erindealey.bsky.social illustrated by me @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
@eastwestlit.bsky.social #picturebookillustrator

14.10.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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What an honor that Big Fox News featured Making Light Bloom & our Evening for Educators at the Corning Museum of Glass! www.wydc-tv.com/news/local/e...
#picturebookauthor #ClaraDriscoll #TiffanyLamps #NewYork #kidlit

15.10.2025 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can’t believe that it’s been TEN years with the best agent ever!!! Happy anniversary to us. Deborah Warren at East West has made my dreams come true! πŸ’•πŸ“šπŸ˜ŠπŸŒŸ

14.10.2025 02:49 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well, this is exciting! I'm headed to the wonderful bookshop Author's Note, owned by the NY Times best selling author @julieberrybooks.bsky.social. And not just one local paper wrote about it, two did! If you live near by, please come! 519 Main St., Medina, NY, Oct. 15, 6pm.
#pigeons #kidlit

14.10.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for a clear way to teach point of view? This #LitLinks lesson breaks it down into 6 manageable steps, making it simple for students to grasp narrative perspectives. Start your lesson planning today, #edusky!
πŸ¦β€β¬› www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13019

@lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social

08.10.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A trip to the Oregon coast inspired me to think about reciprocity.

A trip to the Oregon coast inspired me to think about reciprocity.

Nature helps us every day...

Nature helps us every day...

but how do we give back?

but how do we give back?

Read the new issue of Earth Day Every Day to see how children's literature can inspire action. Click the link in my post for the archive.

Read the new issue of Earth Day Every Day to see how children's literature can inspire action. Click the link in my post for the archive.

A trip to the Oregon coast inspired me to think about reciprocity.
Nature helps us every day, but how do we give back?
Read the current issue of my Earth Day Every Day newsletter to see how children's literature EMPOWERS
🌊 bit.ly/41xYwDK

@steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky

09.10.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Book Birthday to @katelynaronson.bsky.social & Clovis Meets His Match!

18.09.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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EGADS, an 'exciting conversation'! (Can I be exciting after 15 hours of flights & layovers?πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«!) In any case, I'm excitED for sure. See you soon, Vegas. πŸ˜…β€οΈ

#NYRA #LasVegasBookFestival #LasVegas @pbpros.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social

09.10.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At Voiceworks Audio in New York City recording The True Ugly Duckling : How Hans Christian Andersen Became a Swan. The first step in its journey to becoming an audio book! @levinequerido.bsky.social #uglyduckling #hanschristianandersen #theuglyduckling #audiobook #childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebook

10.10.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The students at the National Cathedral School and I had a fabulous time today! We talked about #tiffanylamps & #claradriscoll and dove into our own creative inspiration! #nonfiction #picturebooks #washingtondc #childrensbooks #kidlit

08.10.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“― Introducing one cellist, one bird, and one SMASHING success!
An engaging story of music, nature, & technology working in harmony
Perfect for children ages 6 to 9
🎡 Pre-order now: bit.ly/477XrES

@eastwestlit.bsky.social @MargaretQuinlin.bsky.social #edusky #homeschool @steamteambooks.bsky.social

07.10.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2️⃣ ways to celebrate #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek!
β˜‘οΈ Read SEA OTTER HEROES to discover how they are true #OceanHeroes protecting seagrass + marine life
β˜‘οΈ Then read a 7-part blog series with Dr. Brent Hughes abt his cool job with #seaotters - bit.ly/46olVrV

#edusky #greensky @hughesecology.bsky.social

25.09.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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