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Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Dear and wonderful friends and family, I am thrilled to share my exciting news with you. For all your help, encouragement, and support I am deeply grateful! This story is my tribute to each of you.

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Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Heads up unpublished Latinx kidlit writers! Con Todo Press and Free Spirit Publishing "Latino Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest! The contest is open September 14-October 14. go.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit/...

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Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Such a well deserved honor! Proud Peruvian moment! #OrgulloPeruano

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Ezra Jack Keats Foundation @ejkf.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Congrats! The 2026 EJK Writer Award to Sara Andrea Fajardo The 2026 EJK Illustrator Award to Mokshini Writer Honors: Stefanie Foster Brown & Kesi Augustine Illustrator Honors: Tallulah Fontaine & María J. Guarda @safajarwrites.bsky.social @southernmisscbf.bsky.social #TheSnowyDay #EJKAward

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Sara Fajardo @safajarwrites.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Over the 🌔 to share that ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA has been selected as an @ncte.org Orbis Pictus honor book. Overjoyed that more kids will discover mine & @juanamartinezn.bsky.social ode to the Andes through this recognition. ncte.org/awards/orbis...

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Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

"Beatrice’s idea to broadcast a nightingale singing with her cello in 1924 broadened the experience of millions of people around the world. The broadcast was the first time listeners heard birdsong over the airwaves."- @patricianewman.bsky.social

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Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Sorry! I have been off BlueSky for quite a while and just saw your message. If you still need a review, please send me an ARC or link to my email carmelasimmons@sbcglobal.net

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Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Holiday wishes from East West creators! 🎄

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE ZOMBEES, by @justincolonbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Katy Quarles (Simon & Shuster BFYR), out now. To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/10/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Deadline: October 31st, 2025 at 11:59pm ET

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

How to Enter (pt. 2) 1) Purchase the book (10 pts) 2) Request it at library (5 pts) 3) Reshare this thread (3 entries) 4) Subscribe to Justin’s Substack (2 pts) 4) Follow justin on instagram (1 pts) 5) Follow me on Goodreads (1 pts) 6) Follow me on bluesky (1 pts) 7) Complete all the above (20 pts)

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Justin Colón @justincolonbooks.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

HALLOWEEN GIVEAWAY. Prize and entry information is in the thread below.

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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

‼️ This is how it is done ‼️ Democratic candidates - please take notes! @jamestalarico.bsky.social

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

More E/W fam. What a fab session! @meganhoytwrites.bsky.social @nicolemhewitt.bsky.social @carmelasimmons.bsky.social We will send out the guidelines tomorrow.

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Congratulations to our two International #Latino Book Awards finalists: Alexandra Alessandri / Grow Up, Luchy Zapata @simonkids.bsky.social @apalessandri.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social & Elly Berke / Listen, Wonder, Ask / Tilbury House Publishers #KidlitMegaFeed #Kidlit #Skybrarians

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Luciana Illustration @lucianaillustra.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

"Listen, Wonder, Ask" written by Elly Berke published by Tilbury House is a finalist in the International Latino Book Awards for my illustration work, I'm so pleased! What an honor to be a finalist among these stellar Latino book creators! #childrenbooks #childrenbooksillustrators #kidlit

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Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

@Teachers and Librarians! Coming soon! You are going to want this Picture Book!

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

A win! A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a U.S.-backed news outlet that operates in regions with restricted media environments like Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan.

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Thanks @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social for sharing the hope! #edusky you, too, can Teach the Hope Combine hands-on science + story to explain ecological concepts within the context of how civic role models develop solutions to enviro problems Inspirer action, not anxiety. @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

I've always wanted a book to be a StoryWalk!❤️ Thank you Sausalito CA Librarian Riva Pollard (shown here) for orchestrating this BOATS ON THE BAY StoryWalk at Dunphy Park along the San Francisco Bay! I lived in Sausalito when I wrote the book⛵ ‪@sausalitolibrary.bsky.social‬ @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Heather Brockman Lee @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Friendos! Join me in Sept. where I will share my process and what it was like to illustrate a city I could not visit. Written by the wonderful @nadinepresley.bsky.social register for free! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @boulderbookstore.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (July 18): kidlit411.com/2025/07/the-... Inside: PB Page Turns, MG Golden Rules, Marketing only Authors Can Do, more. Thanks @krisfulkart.bsky.social for the illustration, @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social & @elaynecrain.bsky.social for the giveaways. ‪

kidlit411.com

The Weekly 411 (7/18/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

I’ve published books, signed clients, spoken at conferences… …and I still open a blank doc and think, “What if this is the one that proves I have no idea what I’m doing?” You’re not alone. #WriterLife #ImpostorSyndrome

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Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Thanks so much for highlighting my launch event @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social! 📚 Such a thrill to launch our GLASS PYRAMID in #NYC @skyscrapermuseum.bsky.social with engaged families & a wonderful staff at such a perfect architectural setting focused on creativity! ❤️ @simonkids.bsky.social

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Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

#Teachers, #Parents- Looking for #lessons that engage the minds AND capture the hearts of kids? www.facebook.com/share/v/1Yif...

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Kirk Reedstrom @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Thanks to School Library Journal for the lovely Duck In The Dark review!

A quote of the recent Duck In The Dark review from School Library Journal which says "These beloved animal friends continue to guide young children through essential life skills by playing on the bonds of friendship and humor. VERDICT Duck and Moose’s newest title helps overcome fear with humor and wonder.”

The graphic also features the book cover of Duck & The Dark and an image of Duck peering out from behind a surprised looking Moose. Duck is in a winter hat and is holding a flashlight as he nervously looks into the distance. The background features a star-filled night sky, mountains, and trees.

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Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Hi, Deb! Please add me to this list. I am former educator turned writer who focuses picture books about nature’s wonders for kids.@carmelasimmons.bsky.social Thanks for being a catalyst for good change!

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Kirk Reedstrom @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

We have a book! Duck In The Dark! is officially out in the world today! Find it on a shelf near you wherever books are sold.

A photo of the book, Duck In The Dark! against a light wood table. The book cover features the title in yellow and black text. The illustration includes a nervous cartoon duck, holding up a flashlight turned on against the night sky. The duck (who is named Duck) is perched on top of a confused moose's head between his antlers (the moose is named Moose). Moose has a striped scarf and is half in a purple sleeping bag with pictures of stars, planets, and a comet. There is snow on the ground as well as trees and one tall mountain in the background.

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Morpho Institute @morphoinstitute.org · 23/11/2024

We're new here! Meet Morpho: where conservation, environmental education, and community converge. Rooted in the Peruvian Amazon, we unite US educators, researchers, and Peruvian partners. Our mission? Using education to power conservation. #ConservationEd #EnvironmentalEd #edusky #amazonrainforest

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Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

So proud of my talented critique partner. Have you read The Harrowing yet? SLJ loves it!

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Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Excited to join the #EduSky community. Kids are our future!

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

So fun to chat about manta rays with @protectoceans.bsky.social 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 #edusky @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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