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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I'm thrilled that STARLIGHT SYMPHONY was nominated for the Charter Oak Children's Book Award! @lernerbooks.bsky.social

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Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

It’s launch day for my new Animal Family STEAM Centers unit for PreK–K! A play-based, sensory rich unit that supports early math, music & movement, & fine motor fun. Inspired by @buffysilverman.bsky.social’s STARLIGHT SYMPHONY. #kidlit #STEM #preschool #edusky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

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Animals in Concert: Discovering Animal Families & Sound through STEAM Centers

Inspired by STARLIGHT SYMPHONY by Buffy Silverman, this sensory-rich, animal-themed unit is perfect for PreK–1st.

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Perfect for Earth Day: @buffysilverman.bsky.social shares a POEM SHARE video of her poem about on of Earth's amazing acrobats! www.poetryboost.com/2025/04/buff... @ncte.org #kidlit #poetry #PoetryMonth #NationalPoetryMonth

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Jo Renfro - Peg’s Egg coming in February 2026 @jorenfro.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Hello one and all! Did you know…a FREE and EASY way to support authors and illustrators is to request their books from your local library! Did I mention…FREE 🤓. #kidlitart #kidlit #libraryrequests

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Lerner Books @lernerbooks.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The 2025 Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices are here! Congratulations to the fantastic authors and illustrators whose works have been selected! Check out the full list of amazing books that were selected here: uwmadison.app.box.com/s/suik7hnvv6...

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Great to be with your thoughtful kids!

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Erin Bedell @erindaydreams.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Here we go! One of my favorite days of the year at school connecting students with authors and illustrators. 📚❤️ @meganefreeman.bsky.social @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @joshcleland.bsky.social @jacobgrantbooks.bsky.social #wrad #worldreadaloudday

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

There's nothing more hopeful than spending a day speaking to kiddos. I had a great time sharing STARLIGHT SYMPHONY and answering questions with kids in New Jersey, Illinois, New Mexico, Michigan, Colorado, Northern New York, Long Island, and Maryland. Happy World Read Aloud Day! #kidlit #WRAD

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Weird indeed. The only exception that came to mind in my 2 minutes of thought is leafy green lettuce/salad. Red leaf lettuce follows the pattern.

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

So grateful that STARLIGHT SYMPHONY is on @fuse8.bsky.social 's Fabulous Photography and Readaloud lists!! #kidlit

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Hooray! So nice that Starlight Symphony is in such good company!

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Carol Hinz @carolhinz.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Eee-oh-lay! Oong-KA-chunk! Absolutely delighted to see STARLIGHT SYMPHONY by @buffysilverman.bsky.social on Betsy's Best Picture Book Readaloud list!

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Thanks, Brian--I appreciate the shoutout!

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Come take a listen to my conversation with Kirsten about writing nonfiction poetry!

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

It's a perfect day in Michigan to go outside and enjoy some autumn splendor. And here are some picture book recommendations (including ON A GOLD-BLOOMING DAY) for sharing the season: orangemarmaladebooks.com/2024/10/14/f... @lernerbooks.bsky.social

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five for autumn’s splendors

Autumn is my favorite season. Being a northern girl, I feel happiest when the temperatures start dropping and the mornings get frosty. Today’s books are warm with autumnal colors and pleasures and …

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STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

Hooray for STEAMTeam STEAM-themed new books!

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STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

A wonderful new book swimming into the world today!

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STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

Happy book birthday to CHOMP! and KEYSTONE SPECIES!

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

Discover 4 creative @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors & their stunning #STEM September books. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @shreevebooks.bsky.social NortonYR @lauriethompson.bsky.social Worthy Kids @buffysilverman.bsky.social Millbrook Press @meganclendenan.bsky.social Orca Books

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Carol Hinz @carolhinz.bsky.social · 10/09/2024

Happy book birthday to five fabulous titles! We have friendship & creativity, awesome girls (in Spanish), musical animals at dusk, HeroRATs saving lives, and the military saving animals. Check them out!

Front covers of the following books (clockwise from top left): Bear's Big Idea by Sandra Nickel, illustrated by Il Sung Na; Una Nina Como Yo by Angela Johnson, illustrated by Nina Crews; Starlight Symphony by Buffy Silverman; Defending Nature by Sneed B. Collard III; and Rats to the Rescue by Scott Riley, illustrated by Huy Voun Lee,

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 25/08/2024

I'd love to be added (I write for kiddos about nature.)

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STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · 16/08/2024

Another starred review for STEAMTeam Member @buffysilverman.bsky.social and her upcoming book, STARLIGHT SYMPHONY. Congrats!!!!! #stemforkids #nfforkids #picturebooks

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Katey Howes @kateywrites.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

STEAMTeam Books is on Bluesky now! Be sure to follow this long-lasting, high-energy group of book creators bringing new STEAMreads your way! Kidlit friends, book-loving educators, be sure to follow @STEAMTeamBooks!

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STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

Hello Bluesky! We are a group of children's authors who write books about STEAM-- science, technology, engineering, art, and math. We love to talk about books! Follow us for some great STEAM kids books coming out in 2024!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 15/12/2023

I want to read ALL the books. Do you? Share this post & you may win this piece of original art. 📚 #IWantToReadALLTheBooks #FreedomToRead #EduSky

Photo of original art whose text reads "I want to read ALL the books." Illustration shows a woman reading a book. Art tools showing: blue colored pencil, purple pen.

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 15/12/2023

Thanks to Jama Kim Rattigan for reviewing ON A FLAKE-FLYING DAY on Jama's Alphabet Soup--so nice to see my new book on one of my favorite blogs! @lernerbooks.bsky.social jamarattigan.com/2023/12/15/s...

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

Wow--what an honor to have ON A FLAKE-FLYING DAY featured on Picture Book Builders today! Thanks to @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social for interviewing me. @lernerbooks.bsky.social , @carolhinz.bsky.social

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Rebecca Gardyn Levington @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

So honored to be able to highlight one of my fave fellow #kidlit #poets: @buffysilverman.bsky.social and her beautiful book from @lernerbooks.bsky.social ON A FLAKE-FLYING DAY today on Picture Book Builders! 🥳Check out our interview here: tinyurl.com/a6mhy33w + enter the #GIVEAWAY!🤞

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Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social · 30/11/2023

If you happen to be in southwest Michigan and are looking for something to do with the kiddos on Saturday, come join me at the Kellogg Manor House at 11:30!

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