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Thankful that I got to help CASL (Connecticut Association of School Librarians) with a wonderful author visit at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library where author M.O Yuksel read aloud her picture book RAMADAN KAREEM. @moyuksel.bsky.social @ctcasl.bsky.social

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Paws-ing to watch the ❄️ #cat #life

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🚨 Deal Alert! 🚨 The Prince of Stars is part of the Barnes & Noble preorder sale! 📚✨ Grab your copy now at a discount before the deal disappears! 🔥 #PreorderNow #BookLover #books #newrelease #kidlit

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#Ramadan starts in 4 weeks! ✨ Learn about this special holiday w/ a fun #STEM #activity that dives into time zones and fasting hours across the globe. 🌏 www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-eas... #teacher #homeschool #kidlit @harperkids.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social

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✨PLEASE SHARE✨ It is live!!! There are over 260 AMAZING items to bid on in the 2nd annual #KidLit4Ceasefire auction from year-long mentorships to signed books to full manuscript critiques to art commissions the fundraiser has you covered! 🇵🇸 Link: bit.ly/KidLit4Cease...

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Less than a week to go for the #KidLit4Ceasefire Fundraiser 🍉! You can get a MG or YA first chapter critique plus phone call to discuss notes and your other publishing questions with me for a very low cost! Plus there’s so many other items available. www.32auctions.com/organization...

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Cue long aggravated sigh

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✨Cover Reveal✨ I'm over the moon excited to share the cover of The Prince of Stars! Get ready to journey to the 1400s with this brilliant astronomer who charted the stars and shaped history! ✨Preorder here: www.harpercollins.com/products/the... @harperkids.bsky.social #kidlit #stem #educators

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Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky * #MSWL Day * February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

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Something super exciting is coming next Tuesday... and this image is your first clue. 🤫 Can you guess what it is? Can't wait to share it…stay tuned! 🥰 #bigreveal #staytuned #exciting #news #kidlit

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Bid on these and many more amazing items! Part of the proceeds will support those affected by the LA fires. Auction starts this Wednesday, Jan. 15th. Donation items are still being accepted-don't wait to get involved! ✨ www.32auctions.com/organization... #kidlit #kidlit4ceasefire #picturebooks

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Found these two cuties holding hands, and I couldn’t resist sharing. 😻🥰 Also, I’ve got some exciting news coming soon. Stay tuned! 🎉🎉 #cats #kittens #feline #friends

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Kidlit community, I ask you to cut ties with SCBWI. Their anti-Palestinian and anti-Black racism is inexcusable. No business as usual during genocide.

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Did you know some states in the U.S. celebrate Muslim Heritage Month? Jan. is #MuslimHeritageMonth in NJ, and I’m thrilled to share some exciting upcoming events with you! 📲 Link to register in comments. ⬇️

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1/5 A groundbreaking Amnesty report published today concludes Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. www.amnesty.org.uk/genocide-rep...

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Collection-development librarian’s perspective: When any library in our network preorders a title, it becomes findable in the catalog. Which means patrons can place holds. Patron holds (esp. local patron holds) are a key metric I use to decide what to order, and how many copies. 📚

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When I was a buyer at a large indie, my rule of thumb was: 1 preorder: huh, let me take a closer look at this one 2 preorders: we need to stock this book 3 preorders: we should order enough to face this out 4+ preorders: this should be on front-of-store display

submitted 103 days ago • 36 comments

Such a great chat, and thanks for the scholarship shout-out! If you are interested in applying, go to 12x12challenge.com/scholarships for more information.

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POETRY CONTEST!! We're baaaaaaaack ... but this time it's for RHYMING VERSE for PB, MG, YA! Submissions open Monday, November 18. My fellow judges are back: Michelle Heidenrich Barnes, Suzy Levinson, and Lou Piccolo. We can't wait to read your kidlit poems! www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...

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Curious about the inspiration behind Sami’s Special Gift? Watch the 12x12 Book Chat where I share my publishing journey and read the story aloud! Plus, PB creators, apply for a 12x12 scholarship by 11/30! Thank you to 12x12 for hosting! Links in comments. @12x12challenge.bsky.social

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Since Eid al-Adha and Thanksgiving both celebrate gratitude and sharing, here are some fun and creative STEM activities like building a giving machine—perfect for classrooms or at home! www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-how... #STEM #activities #holidays @patricianewman.bsky.social

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✨ Honored to see Sami's Special Gift featured in the Children's Book Council's Small Moments of Gratitude list! 🧡 #thechildrensbookcouncil

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New starter pack! Friends of The Highlights Foundation features faculty, RAs, mentors and scholarship recipients. go.bsky.app/QQHgarJ

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Picture book creator s, this retreat is for you! Join us for an immersive retreat at the @highlightsfound.bsky.social www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/wor...

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Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to stop arms sales to Israel. Get on those phones.

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Hope to see you at these events! 🍁

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Is soft censorship and shadow banning just as harmful as book bans? Find out below and ways you can amplify marginalized voices. #bannedbooksweek nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2024/09/25/s...

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To agents, editors, & art directors: Use #MSWL (mss wish list) or #CallForSubmissions or #CallForArtists & your post will be picked up by the CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS feed: bsky.app/profile/debb... Check if you can post to feed: blueskyfeedcreator.com/p/debbieohi.... (& how to get added if you're not)

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Indigenous kidlit creators! Scholastic is looking for "engaging stories from fresh, new Indigenous, Native American, and American Indian voices" 📚 Submission guidelines and info: docs.google.com/document/u/2... #ScholasticEmployee

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Thank you @moyuksel.bsky.social (Mindy Yuksel) for revealing the ins and outs of using #backmatter in our March webinar, "The Form and Function of Backmatter!" ❤️ Thank you, Mindy, for sharing your expertise AND your beautiful books! youtu.be/vqLq8gie5_Q

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Hey Bluesky! Guess what? I have a new book coming out next week! Join @metahatem.bsky.social and me as we chat about our latest collaboration together. Mark your calendar for this Friday at 11 am EST. Hope to see you there!

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apparently Densho has been facing a lot of backlash for publishing my very gently stated essay so I'm re-sharing it bc honestly if "treat these people like people" is SO offensive to you that you demand it be taken down, I am uninterested in the rest of your opinions. densho.org/catalyst/jus...

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