Becky Kidd

Teachers, educators, librarians—don’t forget to enter!!!

All you have to do is comment and repost. Easiest way to win a free book! 😉

This is incredible

gray squirrel inspecting evergreen buds

The bud inspector is back! Squirrel of the Day for August 6, 2025 #sqrlpix

"There are things I felt silly doing in my classroom because I didn't see a response from students in the moment. Months or years later, I've had students reach out to mention how those things specifically meant so much to them. Often our impact cannot be perceived in the moment." —Educator Dr. Jordan L. Henley

You never know which moments of kindness or humor will stick with your Ss, reminds educator @tisdrj.bsky.social

So fun!

Thank you for the opportunity!
This summer I helped my daughters learn to jump waves at the beach for the first time. Thanks for the opportunity!

A stack of 15 books—all THE INCORRUPTIBLES by Lauren Magaziner—on a white background. Text floats around the stack, saying: Educator giveaway 15 classrooms or school libraries will get a copy of the book, a class set of bookmarks, and a virtual visit with the author Upper middle grade dystopian fantasy for ages 10 to 14

15 classrooms or school libraries will get a copy of The Incorruptibles, a set of bookmarks, and a virtual visit with me!!!

US only. To win:
1️⃣ Comment with something fun you did this summer or what magic power you’d like to have
2️⃣ Repost/retweet this giveaway

I’ll select winners by August 11th!

Spellbinders: The Not-So-Chosen One Check out Spellbinders: The Not-So-Chosen One - <b>"Ben may only be pretending to be the 'Chosen One'&mdash;but I&rsquo;ve definitely chosen this one as my favorite new fantasy series.&rdquo;<br>&mdas...

All the books in the Spellbinders series are on sale on Bookshop.org. If your kids (or you!) have ever wanted to escape into a cozy world of magic and adventure, give them a try! Silliness and swordplay abound!
#summerreading #summerreads #kidlit
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Empower them ❤

🏆 We’re thrilled to announce that Bookelicious Presents is a 2025 National Parenting Product Award Winner for our innovative, impactful virtual author events & Bookmoji technology! Thank you, NAPPA! Our award-winning program: www.bookelicious.com/bp https://www.nappaawards.com/product/bookelicious-presents/

🏆 We’re thrilled to announce that Bookelicious Presents is a 2025 National Parenting Product Award Winner for our innovative, impactful virtual author events & Bookmoji technology! Thank you, NAPPA!

Our award-winning program: www.bookelicious.com/bp

www.nappaawards.com/product/book...

👀 Looking for an alternative to the "big wishlist"? 📚 A place for donors to help stock your classroom library & refresh your read-alouds? 🙌 Prioritizes books, students, an indie bookstore, & feels good to use? 🪄 📚 Say hello to #FillMyShelf! More info: www.bookelicious.com/educators/fillmyshelf/

👀 Looking for an alternative to the "big wishlist"?

📚 A place for donors to help stock your classroom library & refresh your read-alouds?

🙌 Prioritizes books, students, an indie bookstore, & feels good to use?

🪄 📚 Say hello to #FillMyShelf!
More info: www.bookelicious.com/educators/fillmyshelf/

And here’s a great list of Middle Grade authors published and unpublished, but all part of the @middlegradehub.bsky.social group!
#KidLit #MG #authors

#bluesky needs more baby goats... ☺️

Want to help your students get to know each other in the first few weeks of school?

This sweet theater game requires students to use each other’s names, practice saying thank you, and tap into their imaginations. 🙏

#ElementaryTeacher #SEL #kindergarten #EduSky

Homosexuality is not a choice, but homophobia is.

Oh by the way, don’t forget you can ask your library to order nearly any book you want to read but don’t want to buy. And as authors we love libraries buying our books & readers being able to access them through libraries.

"The difference is the person holding the leash won’t look for the good."

So I went back and found the essay that I mentioned in the video reflection—and, yep, it landed just as much a year after reading it the first time.

(Lesson, as always: Listen to students. They have things to say.)

More than Meets the Eye🌱

One of the most important and powerful things any kid can do to make a better world is if they see someone being pushed around, stand up for them.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Ryan Dale, focuses on capturing stunning close up images of Tony mushrooms.

Using refined macro photography skills, he reveals vivid colors and delicate details of these fugi, often found in wild, natural settings.

www.redal.uk

IG channel: @Art_DailyDose

#nature #photography #mushrooms #fungi

One last video of our time aboard. I could have stayed home doing laundry all summer, but decided to be adventurous. Always dream big and do things that make you happy. Life is short. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social @captainlibrary.bsky.social

What a lovely family adventure! Thanks for sharing. <3

Muppet in his blueberry container nest on the tree, next to his wooden name plaque that says Muppet.

An experience of a lifetime. Especially for our kids. An unforgettable trip. A silly baby bird who will be in our hearts forever.

Except he's not a baby anymore. By now he must be out there, living that fledgling life.

Is he going to be okay? Our kids ask.

Yeah. I think Muppet's got this.

32/fin

Okay. You all ready for a feel-good thread?

Because one literally fell out of the sky for us last week and it's only fair we share this heartwarming tale with you.

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📣 I’ve been nominated as a 2025 Sacramento Favorite & I’d be honored if you’d cast your online vote for E Train Talks at: www.votesacramento.com
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Tiny bedroom scene made entirely of bread and cheese with some cucumbers

Tiny bedroom scene made of sushi ingredients

Choose your bedroom
(Art by @dimda_)

100% bread! (So adorable)

A group of handdrawn fish.

Why I 🧡 the web.

drawafish.com

Just draw the fish. Trust me. 🐟