Nell Cross Beckerman

Whoohoo, my first AASL conference! I would love to meet you at a signing or my panel presentation—it’s going to be great!

Thanks for the love @12x12challenge.bsky.social ! Great group 💗

Cover of the book CAVES by Nell Cross Beckerman and Kalen Chock. Shows a caver descending on a rope into a cave lit from above.

Full steam or STEAM ahead logo for SunWriteFun NF/info fic summer kidlit writing contest 2025. Runs until 8/18

Fav STEAM #kidlit book: CAVES @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social
“Scorching temperatures required visitors to wear special cooling suits to study the crystals.”
#SunWriteFun www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 @buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social @ReaderToReader

Yes! Cueva de los Cristales! So amazing.

Thanks, so cool!

Thank you!

Oh yay!! Thank you 🌋🌋🌋

First review for FORESTS and it’s a star ⭐️! “A spellbinding tour, deeply rooted in both fact and feeling.” Very excited to share some pre-order perks in a few weeks, made especially for teachers and librarians! Full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

San Diego friends! Come get free books and seeds at this fun event on Saturday 🌸🌺🌷

Screenshot: Hello! My name is Brian LaRossa, I’m executive art director in Scholastic’s hardcover picture book group, where I’ve worked for 20 years. I oversee our Branches and Acorn imprints which are beginning graphic readers and illustrated chapter books, I also oversee our younger nonfiction series, and a good number of stand alone fiction and nonfiction picture books for our Orchard imprint. If you're an illustrator who is interested in working together I would love to hear from you! I've created this form to help me capture a record of your interest. Please note that this form is not time-sensitive. I keep it live year-round. When beginning new projects I routinely check the spreadsheet for new submissions and search/sort my notes on previous submissions. In addition, I also regularly post open calls, exclusively on Bluesky. I invite you to follow me there and submit your work! If your work is a good fit for an upcoming title I will reach out at that time. Until then, take care!

Hey illustrators! Did you know there's a contact form on my website just for you? When beginning new projects I routinely check the spreadsheet for new submissions and search/sort my notes on previous submissions.

>>> www.brianlarossa.com

💙❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #artsearch #art #artist

We had one or something similar. It was heavy duty plastic maybe. Glossy.

After reading the story, have students brainstorm different jobs the reindeer could do in their classroom "showcase" (e.g., leader, cheerleader, costume designer, counter, timekeeper).

Why I can't donate a book to your kid's school auction Some misconceptions about authorial book supply

Why authors can't afford to donate books to every cause that reaches out to us. deborahunderwood.substack.com/p/why-i-cant...

This was a good one!

It's World Whale and Dolphin Day!
Let's celebrate these magnificent creatures.
#edusky #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social
@nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @lynnbrunellebooks.bsky.social @authorjasonchin.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

Hey #edusky!
Help Ss develop a deeper understanding of adaptation & climate challenges w/this NEW #LitLinks lesson & #science experiment
A great intro to compare-contrast too!
🦙 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12884

@carrietillotson.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

My red glasses twin!

Hope to see you at ALA #alaac25 #kidlit

☀️ 12 x 12 celebrates the Summer Solstice with sunny reads to kick off the season:

📚 HAPPY CAMPER by @jilanne.bsky.social
📚 FROM PARK TO PLAYA by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social
📚 TOGETHER WE SWIM by @valeriebolling.bsky.social

Find more summer #picturebooks at buff.ly/Vff7PBs

Thanks!!!

Thanks for including PLAYA!!

🇲🇽I wrote this book for LA kids. My childhood books said winter is snow and roasted chestnuts. Winters here are sunny. Street vendors sell fruit with Tajín. We have birthdays in the park with piñatas, surrounded by urban sounds. My park to playa to yours, too. Ours. MULTICULTURAL 🇲🇽
#kidlit

Who wants to embrace their wild side? So excited for this one!

Kelli's pick for What Are You Reading Wednesday is VOLCANOES by nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social & @k04sk.bsky.social!

"Lyrical, informative, & beautiful, this book has it all. It's breathtaking. I learned SO much about volcanoes. "

What #picturebooks are YOU reading?

#amreading #kidlit

A belated thank you!!

Think choosing a mentee was easy for our mentors? Think again!

Hear what @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social had to say about how WOWed she was by the talent and storytelling in her apps, and use this as motivation as you keep writing and revising this summer!
#pbrisingstars #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed

Announcing new deals for @ninamataart.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social + more buff.ly/vdn18s9

SCIENCE ALL AROUND US picture book panel🎉Sharing this FREE event for SLJ Day of Dialogue next Thursday. Open to all. I’ll be sharing a sneak peek of FORESTS and we’ll get to see new work by the amazing Laura Purdie Salas and Tae Keller. Register: www.slj.com/event/school... #kidlit

The BEST 🥰

This is amazing!! I loved visiting your class and am so glad this young writer knows we all do a lot of crossing out!!