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Children's author, software engineer, Tu Youyou's Discovery. Bookshop Lk: http://bit.ly/3A9071n @AlbertWhitman @BarefootBooks #12x12PB
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Excited to share my book news! β€οΈπŸ€πŸ“š πŸ¦•πŸ¦–πŸ¦„β€οΈ Where Does Dinosaur Go?, written by me, illu. by the talented Sian James Thank you, Steamworks at @charlesbridge.bsky.social Thank you for believing in me and this story! @picturebookgold.bsky.social #kidlit #k12 #boardbooks #STEM #STEAM

"Discover the story of a woman who proved that change starts with a single seed." - @albertwhitman.bsky.social πŸ’•πŸŒ±πŸ“š Gardens of Hope: Grace Lee Boggs, coming March 6th πŸ“šπŸŒ±πŸ’• @picturebookgold.bsky.social #k12 #nonfiction #women #aapi #GraceLeeBoggs #BeTheChange #ChineseAmerican #GraceLeeBoggsQuotes

"Discover the story of a woman who proved that change starts with a single seed." - @albertwhitman.bsky.social πŸ’•πŸŒ±πŸ“š Gardens of Hope: Grace Lee Boggs, coming March 6th πŸ“šπŸŒ±πŸ’• @picturebookgold.bsky.social #k12 #nonfiction #women #aapi #GraceLeeBoggs #BeTheChange #ChineseAmerican #GraceLeeBoggsQuotes

Prolific #kidlit #author & #12x12PB Member @authorlauragehl.bsky.social shares her writing routine. Join 12 x 12 for motivation to write like Laura does! Registration closes 2/28. Join TODAY! www.12x12challenge.c... #write #writingforkids #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips

Via @wolvesandsheep.bsky.social - Phase Two open.substack.com/pub/wolvesan...

A reminder that "Practical Matters...," a comprehensive introduction to the practical things you need to know in #kidlit publishing, starts in 3 weeks! Please repost so more folks will know. Questions and comments welcome... www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pra...

I get to read this #CB series to 400 students this Friday! Part of my presentation is letting them know how I got started/got my ideas for books. My fav part is letting them know they can be authors, too!🩷 Pulished by: @ABDOpublishing Illo by: Alice Brereton #amwriting #kidlit

rosihollinbeck.com/2025/02/24/m... Check out this Blogpost from @rosihollinbeck.bsky.social featuring a book review and some great #writer links and a Giveaway!

I loved talking with @drenderturmaud.bsky.social on her @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social about promotion. It's something that many of us cringe at, but if we reframe and focus on the CELEBRATION rather than the SELL, that might make all the difference. Listen here:

Thank you, Robin!β€οΈπŸ“šπŸ“šβ€οΈ Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope, written by me, illustrated by Lin, coming March 6, 2025 Grace Lee Boggs brought gardens to inner cities and planted seeds of hope and activism in the minds of young people. πŸŒ»πŸŒ…πŸ”†πŸŒ±πŸͺ΄ @picturebookgold.bsky.social #bio #nonfiction #women #k12

It’s FAQ FRIDAY, yall! Today, we’re answering questions about mentorship apps! Can you apply to ALL mentors? You can, but we encourage you to give some thought to who you’d be the best fit for. Learn more about our mentors by registering for #MeetTheMentors next Tuesday! www.pbrisingstars.com

This is a pinnable post for the #KidLit #BookTok video feed. More info the feed here. Also see my KidLit Community Resource page. Please: πŸ“ŒSave/pin the feed if you enjoy πŸ”Repost to share Thank you! bsky.app/profile/debb...

πŸ₯Ή happy 6th πŸŽ‚ ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON, art by Ariel Boroff πŸ’œ grateful for all the familles & schools who’ve been inspired to #create #experiment encourage #curiosity and engage in #STEAM activities #EduSky #bookSky

This is soooo good @debbieohi.com Thank you! debbieohi.com/2021/08/want...

Love children’s nonfiction? πŸ“šβœ¨ Want craft tips, insider insights, and real talk from industry pros? Check out the Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations Podcast! πŸŽ™οΈ Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and your favorite podcast apps! 🎧 Tap the website link in my bio to tune in. #kidlit

This is the last time I'm offering this class! "Reimagine Your Writing" is an intimate, 6-week book study exploring innovative story structures, scene-crafting, and techniques to bring facts to life for young readers. ($60 for all 6 sessions). Starts 2/25. Recordings avail. #kidlit #kidlitsky

Thanks, @diverseclassroombooks, for featuring Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope β€οΈπŸ“šβ€οΈ πŸŒΊπŸ’ "By engaging with stories like Grace, children learn that they can make a difference in their own lives and communities." @picturebookgold.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social #bio #nonfiction #women #k12

Cover reveal! Second edition of my updated book on lizards with new cover and title will be published June 15! @picturebookgold.bsky.social

Where am I on this cold New England #ValentinesDay? Home, but my newest book, ONE GIRL'S VOICE is over at @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social Don't miss this awesome review and fabulous #classroom activities for #teachers & #students #Astra #RebeccaGibbon #giveaway www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/...

Solar ( my cat) gives a paws up! Congratulations to my talented cp @NadiaSalomon.bsky.social on your gorgeous and powerful book, A Voice of Hope! β€οΈπŸ“šπŸ“šπŸŒΊπŸŒΊβ€οΈ#k12 #nonfiction #bio #women

Happy #bookbirthday to @heidieys.bsky.social and Happy BIRTHDAY birthday to Jane Yolen! Here's a short excerpt from an interview where Heidi and Jane talk about this origin story that became a book. <3 #kidlit #picturebook

Happy πŸŽ‰ 1st #BookBirthday πŸŽ‰ to AN ACCIDENTAL HERO by @ljrwritenow.bsky.social illus by @debbiepalen.bsky.social. This sweet wombat shares his burrow during bushfires. Told in newscast form, it's perfect for sharing! #STEM #climatescience #kindness #teachers

I’ll be opening to queries Feb 1-7 so thought I’d update my #mswl for a few things I’m particularly on the lookout for. #PB: laugh out loud stories with a clear narrative arc, clever wordplay, twist endings, memorable characters. I’ll be open to both text only and author-illustrators this month.

Happy #MSWL Day! πŸŽ‰ I acquire for @freespiritbooks.bsky.social and am seeking #picturebooks with authentic representation for children from underrepresented religions. View my full wish list & learn how to submit here: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/de.... #kidlit #SEL #identity #pb #writers

#MSWL - I'm going to become an aunt this year! Would love to see stories that feature the special relationship between aunts/uncles and their nieces/nephews/niblings. #PB #kidlit #kidlitart

#MSWL Make me laugh, make me cry, draw me in and make me forgot about all the horrible things that are happening in the world. #YA #MG #PB @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social Full MSWL here: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/sh...

Good news! You can search Bluesky #MSWL just as well as Twitter Advanced Search. We recommend searching #MSWL with: * Your genre * Possible comp titles * Date range (if you do frequent searches) * Keywords related to your book Demo here! youtu.be/LnZt1MCjKZE

Can there be too much of a good thing? Beautiful posts coming in hot and heavy for my book birthday and my real birthday and this podcast is one of the most special. Please tune in to hear more about why contests are so important for writers.β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope (Release 3/6/2025 ) is available for 25% off with code: PREORDER25 @barnesandnoble.com bit.ly/49s4S8M @albertwhitman.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ“šπŸ“šβ­βœ¨πŸ€πŸ€ #bio #k12 #BookSale #diverse #asian #teacher #library #librairies #librarians #aapibooks #nonfiction

Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope (Release 3/6/2025 ) is available for 25% off with code: PREORDER25 @barnesandnoble.com bit.ly/49s4S8M @albertwhitman.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ“šπŸ“šβ­βœ¨πŸ€πŸ€ #bio #k12 #BookSale #diverse #asian #teacher #library #librairies #librarians #aapibooks #nonfiction

Thank you, @picturebookgold.bsky.social for celebrating #chinesenewyear with me! ❀️❀️❀️ Wishing everyone a creative, prosperous, and successful snake year! πŸπŸπŸπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸ₯ŸπŸ₯ŸπŸ₯ŸπŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ·πŸ·πŸ· @albertwhitman.bsky.social @barefootbooks

Thank you, @picturebookgold.bsky.social for celebrating #chinesenewyear with me! ❀️❀️❀️ Wishing everyone a creative, prosperous, and successful snake year! πŸπŸπŸπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸ₯ŸπŸ₯ŸπŸ₯ŸπŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ·πŸ·πŸ· @albertwhitman.bsky.social @barefootbooks

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Here are some great picture books to help celebrate Multicultural Children’s Book Day!

I’m offering a free virtual author reading for WRAD 2025. If you are a teacher or librarian and would like me to read my book, Tu Youyou's Discovery, to your students, please message me. #TEACHers #k12 #librarian #libraries #WorldReadAloudDay #WRAD2025 @picturebookgold.bsky.social

begging for more picture book submissions #mswl

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ 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...

Thank you, ‬ β€ͺ@robincurrie.bsky.social‬ ! ❀️❀️ Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope @albertwhitman.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ“šπŸ“šπŸ€πŸ€ Coming 3/6/25. pre-order: Bookshop: bit.ly/3SNq5mm Amazon: bit.ly/3TcR7EZ #k12 #nonfiction #pbs #bio #12x12

#4 coming in March!

Thank you, ‬ β€ͺ@robincurrie.bsky.social‬ ! ❀️❀️ Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope @albertwhitman.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ“šπŸ“šπŸ€πŸ€ Coming 3/6/25. pre-order: Bookshop: bit.ly/3SNq5mm Amazon: bit.ly/3TcR7EZ #k12 #nonfiction #pbs #bio #12x12

All proceeds giving to needed libraries - and it is nice to win!