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School Library Journal @slj.com · 26/01/2026

Renée Watson’s "Heartbook” Wins Newbery Medal This one was special to Watson, who spoke with SLJ about the Newbery recognition. www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

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Renée Watson’s "Heartbook” Wins Newbery Medal

As she dealt with grief herself, Watson wrote All the Blues in the Sky to give readers permission to feel all of the emotions related with loss and help them cope with it.

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Andria W. Rosenbaum @andriarosenbaum.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

A NIV won the Newbery! Don't listen to what anyone tells you. Middle Grades are not dead. Kids will always be hungry for healing, waiting for gentle words to be placed into hopeful hands. #ReneeWatson #NIV #MG #Librairans

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Andria W. Rosenbaum @andriarosenbaum.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

One of several, incredible, honored novels in verse!! Also # Octopus Moon and #Neshama ! #ALAyma

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Almost time. Join us Monday, January 26 at 10:00 a.m. CT for the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards. Live from Chicago. Medals revealed in real time. Watch at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page. #ALAyma 📚💙

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Andria W. Rosenbaum @andriarosenbaum.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

One of the most beautiful sibling relationships you'll ever find in a read.

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Cordelia Jensen @cordeliajensen.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

ICYMI, @mitumalhotra.bsky.social provided me with such a special opportunity on the Cynsations blog. Read her interview of me here: cynthialeitichsmith.com/2025/09/auth... #kidlit #versenovels

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Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Q&A with Cordelia Jensen about her new middle grade novel in verse, LILAC AND THE SWITCHBACK. tinyurl.com/3emmj8hd @cordeliajensen.bsky.social

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 14/08/2025

Rejection and criticism are part of publishing process, before AND after publication. Work on developing a thick skin early on and you'll not only enjoy the journey more but also increase your chances of longterm success. #WriterSky #KidLit

Four-panel comic titled “Will Write For Chocolate” by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. A person sits behind a desk reading a manuscript while another person, Eliza, peeks from behind a couch. The reader says, “Eliza, I can’t critique your book with you lurking there.” Eliza replies, “OK, OK, I’m going to the kitchen to make lunch…” She disappears, and the reader continues taking notes. In the final panel, Eliza pops back up yelling, “I knew it! You hate my book, don’t you? Just come out & tell me! I can take it!!!”

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Andria W. Rosenbaum @andriarosenbaum.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Inspiration a gentle nudge forward can go a long way to keep the spark of creativity Burning. Protect your words from the storm out there. Tend your own little fire, knowing others are glowing all around You. (C) A.W. Rosenbaum @highlightsfound.bsky.social

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Andria W. Rosenbaum @andriarosenbaum.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Please remind me why we have a House & Senate?

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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

You know what the hero of this book is doing when we first meet him? Kicking over the headstones of complete strangers in the cemetery. I review a STRONG title from @katemessner.com #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/06/06/r...

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Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

The news cycle may have moved on from Dr. Carla Hayden’s unjust firing from her position as Librarian of Congress, but I haven’t. I suspect you are feeling the same way.

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Andria W. Rosenbaum @andriarosenbaum.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

This mama goose may look like she pick a safe spot to nest, but her little island is in the middle of a grocery store parking lot. Sounds like a PB to me.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 04/04/2025

Quick vocabulary lesson for those who get caught up in acronyms and forget... Diversity means welcoming & valuing people from all different backgrounds. Equity means fairness. Inclusion means not leaving kids out. And providing for those with special needs.

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Ann Aguirre @annaguirre.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Please share! "Bestselling author James Patterson is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to help writers complete manuscripts already in progress but not yet sold to a publisher." If you're an author's guild member (or want to join to apply for this), it's a fantastic opportunity.

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Andria W. Rosenbaum @andriarosenbaum.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

These monsters are going to get Americans killed.

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Andria W. Rosenbaum @andriarosenbaum.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Brilliant writing advice for difficult times, or any time. “Forward momentum “ will be my mantra.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

SUPPORT THOSE WHO STAND UP: Karen Ortiz will be at our weekly Montclair Sunday Protest SUNDAY March 23 (tomorrow!) 3 - 4 pm Corner of Bloomfield Ave & Church St, Montclair Come for empanadas and community And to THANK HER FOR STANDING UP!

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Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Ask the Agent question of the day: To an author stressing about Word Count; I drop what may be a v surprising truth bomb: Nobody gives a sh!t what your word count is if your book is great. And if your book isn't great, it doesn't matter what your word count is. www.tumblr.com/literaticat/...

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NOBODY GIVES A SHIT WHAT YOUR WORD COUNT IS IF YOUR BOOK IS GREAT. I’m really really sorry to ask a WC question and I told myself I wouldn’t send this, but… I’m losing sleep over word count woes. I so...

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

*Jon Ossoff* just announced he's voting no. You think that happened out of nowhere? CALL YOUR SENATORS. 👇

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Jo Knowles @joknowles.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

WORKSHOP ALERT! Join me on April 9th for "Brave Beginnings," where we'll explore crafting powerful first pages across all formats. We'll study published examples AND write our own! 7pm MST. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/rmc-2... #WritingWorkshop #AmWriting #kidlit #scbwi

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

If Russia wants peace, they should end the invasion.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

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Karen Jensen, MLS @tltkaren.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Because I am a librarian, I also made this poster highlighting another reason I am doing an economic boycott: Our 1st Amendment rights and public libraries are under assault. You can find free & fun things to do today during your $ boycott at your local public library. Free people read freely!

A poster supporting libraries and the economic boycott on February 28th that highlights books and the freedom of speech and the freedom to read freely.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 20/02/2025

Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage.

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 17/02/2025

"How to Write While Deeply Distracted" from @rebeccamakkai.bsky.social is the post of the year (the decade, maybe?) full of helpful, specific strategies. I'm off to lock myself in a closet now. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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How to Write While Deeply Distracted

(from an ADHDer to the rest of you)

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 13/02/2025

Do not engage with trolls. BLOCK them. Certain people thrive on the controversy, the attention. Do not give it to them. Feel free to share with anyone who needs it: How to Block a user on Bluesky (including screenshots of what they'll see, etc): debbieohi.link/how-to-block #BlueSkyTips

Text reads 'How To Block Someone On Bluesky' in bold black letters. Below it reads 'Do not engage with trolls. BLOCK them.' Background illustration shows a blue sky and butterflies. A QR code is placed on the right side of the image.
Text reads 'How To Block Someone On Bluesky' in bold black letters. Below it reads 'Do not engage with trolls. BLOCK them.' Background illustration shows a blue sky and butterflies. A QR code is placed on the right side of the image.

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I'm just going to (re)post this whenever I need to remind myself. Maybe it'll help you too? 1. Focus on things in your control & take ONE action there. 2. Limit your inputs. You can't help if you're paralyzed.

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Katy Tanis @katytanis.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

For anyone who doesn't know this is what you see when you enter NJ in a few locations! #KidLit #BookTok #BannedBooks

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