Lisa Katzenberger

Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.

Saw my pals @lisakatzenberger.bsky.social and @adnauman.bsky.social at Dandelion Bookshop I Oak Park, IL!

I did not participate -- hope it was helpful to you!

This is from a publisher perspective, but it's a free industry event about working in publishing that you might find helpful!

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Lisa Katzenberger signing copies of A Love Letter to My Library at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday August 17th

I haven't accomplished any writing yet this morning, but I did update my website. Check it out to see where I'll be around the #Chicago area in the next few months! #kidlit

lisakatzenberger.com/news-events/

I believe it! You are awesome and doing great work!

A beautiful day for some WORDS! Nudge a writer today who needs a gentle reminder: you are brilliant, worthy, and loved. Regardless of your output, your sales, your followers.

Believe it and lock in 🔥

My latest author newsletter is here -- check it out for information on my upcoming events. I'd love to see you at one! #kidlit mailchi.mp/788532d50359...

I Joyfully Dissent Author Charlotte Sullivan Wild shares her response to the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling and where we go from here.

With the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling last week, many of us are left wondering what’s next. We checked back in with author @cswild.bsky.social to get her take on the ruling and where we go from here. #freedomtoread #weneeddiversebooks #kidlit #lgbtqkidlit

The 2026 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards are open for submissions through 8/31/25.

Two $1500 prizes.

Traditionally Published / Intersectional Protagonist.

For details: bit.ly/RYWawards

#ReadYourWorld #PADIBA #PADIBA2026 #Intersectionality #IntersectionalBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooks

SB 212, which sought to establish "a ratings system for library materials available to young individuals based on appropriateness for different age groups," failed to pass in committee before the Oregon Legislature adjourned.

Our skilled librarians already select age-appropriate books.

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This is a must read. It's great analysis and it's a great piece about what this does mean, and what it doesn't. Importantly, Kelly calls out that schools and teachers should not obey in advance by pulling LGBTQ+ books off the shelves.

Read and share, please!

2025 Newbery Medal Acceptance by Erin Entrada Kelly From the July/August 2025 issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Special Issue: ALA Awards.

2025 #Newbery Medal Acceptance by @erinentrada.bsky.social for THE FIRST STATE OF BEING @harperkids.bsky.social: "It’s surreal to be standing here for a second time." www.hbook.com/story/2025-n... #alaac25 #HBMag #ALAYMA @wearealsc.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Last day to enter!!

#kidlit#diversebooks#writingcommunity

Paid Professional Critiques The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

I and a bunch of other incredibly talented folks are doing virtual critiques with SCBWI Eastern New York. If you have a project you're itching for feedback on, don't miss out on this opportunity! www.scbwi.org/events/paid-...

Today's Supreme Court decision, though couched in the language of freedom and inclusivity, is a tragic failure for both the right to read and the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. Authors Against Book Bans stands firmly and fiercely against the decision and its rationale. To allow parents to "object" to the presence of positive books about the lives and rights of LGBTQIA+ people is to allow them to "object" to the existence of LGBTQIA+ students, parents, educators, and others in the wider community. You cannot “opt out” of reality, no matter what today’s majority opinion states. These books belong on shelves and these stories belong in classrooms and curricula.

Our statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling in Mahmoud v Taylor. Image thread with alt text. 1/4

Have a great time Becky!!

This needs to be better known. People are getting fired over picture book displays.

People of Bluesky! Let’s get to know each other better. What is your all time favorite TV Show?

Thanks for that reminder! Just signed up.

Congrats!

Wow, what a great article. Nancy sounds like a gem. Thanks for sharing Harold!

Here is an old-timey telephone system. It was on display at a local museum of what used to be a one-room schoolhouse built in 1925 in Darien, Illinois.

People With Severe Diabetes Are Cured in Small Trial of New Drug

Look, I’m not particularly a Harvard booster, but this is the start of a damn cure for type one diabetes.

This is the kind of research Trump has killed.

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/h...

Three people celebrating an escape room win.

My family loves doing escape rooms! This is the first one I did with just the teens and no Dad, and I was a bit worried at first. But we made it out!

Monday and Tuesday we’ll be at the #NCTE/M conference in Chicago talking about #languagearts #kidsbooks #math teachers will appreciate! And we’ll have THREE #authorsignings at Booth 506 too! We plan to use the hashtag #MGKidsBooks as the conference has none

cover of CLOUDS IN SPACE shows a young cartoon astronaut floating in front of stars and a nebula in a black sky; photo is of the book in my hand taken looking up toward a light blue sky with some trees at the bottom

CLOUDS IN SPACE by @teresarobeson.com is such a beautiful exploration of nebulae, with great back matter that taught me a lot! #staycurious Gorgeous illustrations by Diāna Renžina. I could not resist adding it to my shelf. #kidlit 📚👍

Sorry to miss it, I will be there only on Monday. Have fun!

Thank you!

NCTE-NCTM Free Book Signing June 16, 12:30 pm. Publishers Spotlight booth #506

Will you be at the NCTE-NCTM conference in Chicago next week? If so, stop by @pubspotlight.bsky.social booth 506 on Monday at 12:30pm where I'll be signing FREE copies of A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY! I'd love for you to say hi! @sbkslibrary.bsky.social @robsayart.bsky.social @ncte.org #kidlit