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Picture book of the day - A VACCINE IS LIKE A MEMORY, by @rajanilarocca.bsky.social (who's an MD as well as a children's author!), illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte. Explaining the science behind vaccines is essential to combat fear & misinformation. bookshop.org/p/books/a-va...

submitted 7 days ago • 3 comments

Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone Call it a Day Of Transparency

submitted 11 days ago • 3884 comments

Especially in this political environment, I'd love to see this wonderful book by @rajanilarocca.bsky.social make the NYT Bestseller list. I plan to buy it for my school, for friends' children, and to donate.

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

What better way to start the week than with another #mentorspotlight! Today it’s @rajanilarocca.bsky.social, who is next level when it comes to writing across genres, centering science in the narrative, and leading with heart. Check out her mentor page today! www.pbrisingstars.com/rajani

submitted 12 days ago • 2 comments

Whaaaaaat we got @rajanilarocca.bsky.social this year?!?! INSANE 🤯🤯🤯 UNAGENTED and AGENTED writers — check out her wishlist here! www.pbrisingstars.com/rajani

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

@rajanilarocca.bsky.social Excited for your new #picturebook! Congrats! vimeo.com/1036156503?s...

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

I saw a copy of the incredible and gorgeous new book SOME OF US by @rajanilarocca.bsky.social ills. by Huy Voun Lee The word and pictures are honest, heart-warming, and [under this administration] heart-breaking. Pre-Order in link below: bookshop.org/p/books/some...

submitted 19 days ago • 1 comment

The wonderful Jessica Anderson (one of my favorite editors in all of publishing!!) sent me an early copy of @rajanilarocca.bsky.social’s beautiful forthcoming picture book SOME OF US. This book is extraordinarily special. I can’t wait for readers to discover it!

submitted 22 days ago • 2 comments

➡️ January 20: FAA director fired ➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen ➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded ➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees ➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years Making America Great Again!

submitted 23 days ago • 1414 comments

I have never seen anyone flip as quickly as Robert F. Kennedy did on the question of whether a woman has the right to control her own body.

submitted 24 days ago • 1165 comments

GOOD NEWS: A federal court temporarily halted President Trump's order to freeze all federal funding, including grants for public health, education, and safety. Trump's order would have devastating consequences for communities in every corner of the nation. Our leaders must block it for good.

submitted 25 days ago • 35 comments

I had the best time channeling Mrs. Z (she’s way cooler), hanging with @katemessner.com & @rajanilarocca.bsky.social and 1,000 students all over the country! 🫶📚

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

Thank you @bookelicious.bsky.social for a wonderful author visit today with @katemessner.com and @rajanilarocca.bsky.social! Third graders loved creating their own characters and are eager to read more in the series. #AESReads

submitted 30 days ago • 3 comments

We had a great time sharing THE KIDS IN MRS. Z'S CLASS with readers around the country today! Thanks to @bookelicious.bsky.social & @alizawerner.bsky.social for hosting, to my book-release buddy @rajanilarocca.bsky.social for making it so much fun, and to all the amazing readers who joined us!

submitted 30 days ago • 4 comments

Registration is NOW OPEN for our Southern Breeze Spring Mingle, March 28-29. Faculty: Rajani LaRocca, Ebony Glenn, Pat Zietlow Miller, Zoie Konneker, Rebecca Rodd, and more. Don't miss it! www.scbwi.org/events/full-... @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social

submitted 44 days ago • 0 comments

#VerseNovels combine the best elements of poetry & narrative to create a story greater than the sum of its parts" – @rajanilarocca.bsky.social – contrib. to DiVERSE Conversations with #YA & #Chn's Verse Novelists. Photo Carter Masiegawa. @librarianages.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

OHHH!!! For #Kidlit creators: The speakers in this year’s Publishing Path webinar series, hosted by @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social were just released—an incredible line-up that includes @rajanilarocca.bsky.social, @juanamartinezn.bsky.social, and @joknowles.bsky.social! www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2...

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

I'm so happy to be doing a bookstore event with the delightful and brilliant @rajanilarocca.bsky.social on Saturday! We'll be at @portersqbooks.bsky.social in Cambridge, MA at 3 pm, reading and signing our new books. Pre-register at the store's web site, and we hope to see you there!

submitted 47 days ago • 1 comment

Read to my kid’s class today! “Seven Golden Rings: a Tale of Music and Math” by Ranjani LaRoca @rajanilarocca.bsky.social (A writer and a doctor! My dream!) Kids loved it. This is literally one of my younger kid’s favorite books! #medsky #booksky 💙📚 #mp4l

submitted 73 days ago • 1 comment

More fun with author friends @engagereaders @wholeheartlocal.bsky.social and @rajanilarocca.bsky.social at the Newton Children’s Book Festival.

submitted 70 days ago • 0 comments

Virtual Author Event with @katemessner.bsky.social & @rajanilarocca.bsky.social for your school! bookelicious.com/bookelicious... 📅 1/23/25 @ 1:00p EST ✨ $149!!! ✨ Register now! xuyx9zzuvpq.typeform.com/to/cLm6TW2m?... @lbschool.bsky.social

submitted 68 days ago • 1 comment

Teachers & librarians! Next month's virtual author event with @bookelicious.bsky.social includes a visit with @rajanilarocca.bsky.social & me AND books for your classroom!

submitted 68 days ago • 1 comment

So honored that SONA AND THE GOLDEN BEASTS is a 2024 Chicago Public Library Best Book for Older Readers!

submitted 78 days ago • 1 comment

Sharing my miniature bookstore, featuring my #5thgrader s' favorite books and authors. ❤️📚 The low shelf highlights authors we've hosted for World Read Aloud Day. #WRAD #kidlit Who can you spot? (I'll add zoomed in photos over the next few days.) 😃 Inspired by @doucette515.bsky.social !

submitted 80 days ago • 3 comments

LOVED this MG novel in verse…thank you, @rajanilarocca.bsky.social

submitted 79 days ago • 1 comment