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Watch how government ‘propaganda’ techniques portray Chicago as a city at war with the feds The government’s social media storytelling doesn’t always match what’s happening in the across the city and suburbs. The diverging sources of information are creating “parallel universes," Professor Nick Cull says.

The government’s social media storytelling doesn’t always match what’s happening in the across the city and suburbs. The diverging sources of information are creating “parallel universes,” professor Nick Cull says.

The DOJ has been firing judges with immigrant defense backgrounds NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals.

NPR's data analysis shows that the DOJ has tended to fire judges with immigrant defense backgrounds in its recent rounds of dismissals. n.pr/47uKYeQ

New kids' picture book: 'One Can Be' Author Pat Zietlow Miller joined KARE 11 News at 4 to discuss the book.

I was interviewed on Kare 11 TV today with editor Naomi Krueger from @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social about our picture book, ONE CAN BE. #megakidlit #booksky #skybrarian

Here’s the clip.
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#questpitch Explore prairie fields & meadows, stitched together to create a prairie quilt underneath 1 vast sky–an important endangered ecosystem. Discover plants & unique animals living in harmony-1 biome. Learn how they depend on each other in a symbiotic relationship in THE PRAIRIE QUILT. #Q #PB

#questpitch The Paul Bunyan legend continues. The giant lumberjack seeks a big-sized gal in the MN Northwoods in a tall tale twist in a GIGANTIC LOVE STORY: PAUL AND LUCETTE Will Lucette say "Yes" to the big-sized fella? Will Paul need to adjust his thinking to care for the earth to = love? #Q #PB

#questpitch Deep in the Arctic is the world’s largest bank with valuables from around the world. A massive vault. Temperatures below freezing. Preserve seeds to safeguard crop diversity & secure the world’s future food supply. #NF SEEDS FOR FOOD SECURITY: THE SVALBARD GLOBAL SEED VAULT #Q #PB

#questpitch Discover the story of Swedish cyclist in the #NF biography, STÅLFARFAR: STEEL GRANDAD AND THE TOUR OF SWEDEN. The judges said 66 yo Gustav Håkansson was too old to participate. The Sverigeloppet, a 6-day event, a 1,000+ mile ride, 1951. Will Gustav say no? Struntprat! Nonsense!
#Q #PB

I’m delighted to share Abuelita’s Gift is the Gold Medal winner for Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book in English - International Latino Book Awards

Thank you Empowering Latino Futures for this recognition & for your valuable work on uplifting latin voices in literature.♥️

ICE official defends agency's tactics amid fallout from raid on wrong home in Portland, Oregon In footage shared widely on social media last week, federal immigration agents​ were seen breaking into a home Portland, Oregon — but the person they were looking for doesn't live there.

Federal agents raided the WRONG HOME in Portland—no warrant, guns drawn on a family with a baby. ICE still arrested 2 people after realizing the mistake. ICE official on the aggressive tactics: "If people interpret that as aggressive, so be it."

Librarians sound alarm as Trump admin takes aim at IMLS Back in March, the President signed an executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as part of his effort to reduce the size and cost of the government.

Cuts to federal funding are already making impacts in communities nationwide. Library workers worry about domino effects: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/politics/2025/10/13/librarians-sound-alarm-as-trump-administration-takes-aim-at-agency-that-supports-museums--libraries #ForOurLibraries

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE ZOMBEES, by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Katy Quarles (Simon & Shuster BFYR), out now.

To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)

'Uncharted territory': Ongoing shutdown threatens food aid for 42 million people SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities.

SNAP, the country's largest anti-hunger program, dates back to the Great Depression and has never been disrupted this way. Most recipients are seniors, families with kids, and those with disabilities. n.pr/48PNNIt

Graphic resembling Texas highway sign, with the silhouette of the state of Texas containing "HB 900" crossed out with a red X

I've got some great news: It is thoroughly satisfying to share what I hope will be my last-ever update on the 2023 Texas book ban, a.k.a. House Bill 900, a.k.a. the READER Act, which is that a federal judge has stopped the law with a permanent injunction.

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Ask Agent Live! on Instagram.

Tune in on Thursday, October 23rd at 1pm ET until 2pm ET as kidlit agents @kellydhouse and @socalledkidlit answer any of your burning questions.

And if no questions, we will just chat about all things publishing!

Turn It Up: Using Rap in the Classroom The co-authors of Rap It Up! Discuss how rap can span the curricula to support standard skills in English/language arts, social studies, music, and SEL (social-emotional learning). Rap’s rhythm, rh…

Turn It Up: Using Rap in the Classroom twowritingteachers.org/2025/09/18/r...

Behind the Scenes: “The Evolution of a Picture Book Biography from Sub to Pub” by Danna Zeiger, Ph.D. Looking back over the process of a book can be really informative. So much is forgotten over the course of the several years it takes from idea to published. Here’s an interesting post from d…

Behind the Scenes: "The Evolution of a Picture Book Biography from Sub to Pub" by Danna Zeiger, Ph.D. bethandersonwriter.com/2025/10/17/b...

U.S. Faces ‘Expanded and Escalated’ Book Censorship, PEN America Reports PEN America has released its annual report on the book banning crisis in K–12 public schools, naming the top five most banned titles and authors. PEN found censorship increasingly routine; Florida,…

U.S. Faces ‘Expanded and Escalated’ Book Censorship, PEN America Reports

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As book banning sweeps across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate, brave librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy. A film by Kim A. Snyder.

Opens UK 9/26 @berthadochouse.bsky.social, US 10/03 @filmforumnyc.bsky.social, rollout to follow.

Tix: TheLibrariansFilm.com/screenings

YouTube video by Kidzuko No Cats In The Library 🐱📚 | Reading Rainbow 📖 🌈 | Full Episode | @Kidzuko​

Reading Rainbow… is back! 🥹

This LeVar Burton/Reading Rainbow raised human is feeling all of the library joy. We hope your kids believe they belong in books, just like you ✨

Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋🌌
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Sentence structure and word choice are two of the most important tools in your writer's kit.

Vary your sentence structure. Choose evocative words.

#amwriting #writingcommunity #writingtips #WIP

Can you believe October begins next week? 🤯 This month flew by (I don't even think I promoted the calendar in September! 😂)

Check out all the events this fall and sign up for weekly email alerts: carolynbfraiser.com/kidlit/

#KidLit #picturebooks #middlegrade #youngadult

Teachers! Librarians!
How School Librarian Monica DiGiovanni created a Nonfiction Unit Her Grade 3-5 Students Loved
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#SchoolLibrarians #TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit
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Trump says he's fighting crime. Illinois Gov. Pritzker sees a power grab before 2026 Steve Inskeep speaks with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about President Trump's threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago and the future of the Democratic Party.

Steve Inskeep speaks with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about President Trump's threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago and the future of the Democratic Party.

“the kindest person in the room is often the smartest.” JB Pritzker is a mensch.

B is for Books, Buses, Bees, and Birds Exploring the letter B through story-centered play invitations.

Take a peek at how we’re using books as springboards for nurturing early literacy in toddlers and preschoolers though play-based and sensory activities.

Read the full post here + free activity calendar, and letter B playdough mats: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

#bookbasedactivities #edusky

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"Please sign your book and send a message of hope and love."

in honor of teachers “Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” ~ Japanese proverb Hooray for September and a brand new school year! As a grade school student, I loved …

THE TEACHERS I LOVED BEST
Written by Taylor Mali
Illustrated by Erica Root
Penguin Random House, 2023
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Google Launches Personalized Gemini Storybook App to Industry Concern Earlier this month, Google launched the AI-powered Gemini Storybook, offering personalized stories with read-aloud narration as an option, prompting concern among creators and book publishing professi...

From Sarah Baker, SCBWI, "In addition to her having misgivings about the quality of the instant stories and their 'disregard for everything we know about child development.”
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Books to Support Kids & Families After School Violence There are moments when words feel impossible.

I wish this book list didn’t have to be made. But here we are again. Elizabeth, from the KidLit Mama shares stories that help with scary news, school violence, and more. Give it a look.

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Symphonies of Communication: The Language of Movement Wrapping up a 3-part journey into communication skills built through play and storytelling.

Kids don’t just talk to communicate — they move!

A wiggle, hop, or stomp is part of their symphony of communication before words.

Explore playful critter movement, sensory play, and book recs in KidLit Grove’s newest post: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

#edusky #booksky #ECE