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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

YAY! (Please RT) Here are the amazing donors who will be critiquing our #FallWritingFrenzy contest: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... #kidlit #writingcommunity #amreading #amwriting #stories #writing @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌟 BOOK GIVEAWAY! 🌟 I'm giving away a copy of my picture book PIGS DIG A ROAD - signed by me & illustrator Brian Biggs! To enter, sign up for my author newsletter - your name will be tossed into the back of my kid's toy dump truck. Lucky winner dumped out 10/9. Enter here: forms.gle/kyVmXhcdRtX3QqCRA

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Pigs Dig a Road Giveaway!

This form is to enter Carrie Finison's PIGS DIG A ROAD picture book giveaway. You'll win a book signed by both author Carrie Finison and illustrator Brian Biggs. Please enter the contact information ...

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Check out @bandersonwriter.bsky.social sharing insights into her newest stunning nonfiction picture book - The Patriots and the Pox. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social Calkins Creek @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #kidlit #interview #nonfiction #history 📚👍

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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Honestly. Read the reviews of 's latest, Worry Box. It's basically taking the horror market by storm. Couldn't be more proud of my big brother. Get your copy & report back. Also--review it, request it at your library, etc. DO IT!!! This little sister energy brings the fury! 🔥🤣

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Don't miss this week's #PPBF review of Monster Manners A to Z - a monsterly humorous alphabet book on manners. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @heidikyates.bsky.social Yana Kozak @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidlit #monsters #alphabetbook #manners #humor #halloween 📚👍

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If you want to see a whale….well, it wasn’t our day for spotting humpbacks…but we did get a gorgeous eyeful of the place we’re lucky to call home.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Anybody who would decide to close this museum does not have Philadelphia’s best interests at heart.

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Such a lovely garden in our park. Dims all the troubles in our world—for a moment. #uplift #timelinecleanse

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Lynn Becker @lynnbbooks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today on the blog: my Shelf Awareness review for Bathtime for Snow Monkeys, a picture book that uses eloquent haiku and elegant illustrations to immerse readers in the peaceful bliss experienced by a troop of macaques in a mountain steam bath. lynnbeckerbooks.substack.com/p/shelf-awar...

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Katy Tanis @katytanis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Bears that aren't bears. #kidlitart #bears

Royal blue background with five animal faces on it. The bottom text says "not bears" from left to right, top to bottom. A heart-shaped brown face shows a "honey bear" aka kinkajou. A gray oval face shows a "koala bear." A brown semi-circle face with a black muzzle is named "skunk bear" aka wolverine. A dark grey, petal-shaped face is named "bearcat" aka binturong. A sweet, bright red face with light ears is labeled "cat-bear" aka red panda.

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Jenny Mattern @jengelmattern.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Only 10 more days to preorder Where the Light Shines In!! Available everywhere books are sold or follow this link for signed copies. factandfictionbooks.com/book/s978163...

Graphic shows middle grade novel Where the Light Shines In lying atop a cozy blanket with a caption that reads “Coziness you can preorder. Releasing September 29, 2026.”

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Rain @simplyrain.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This is an AWESOME GoFundMe to throw a couple of dollars at if you have them!

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Lauri Meyers @laurimeyers.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

You know you need an excuse to giggle! One day left to enter the #kidlitchucklechallenge!

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A beautiful tribute to Fall and friendship #kidlit

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 10/09/2026

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, I'm thinking about young people who need access to books that reassure them that who they are is ok, that *they* are ok. @penamerica.bsky.social's new report on the growing censorship of public libraries: pen.org/report/out-o... #LibrarySky #BookBanning

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Out of Circulation

Attacks on public libraries have been worsening in recent years, threatening freedoms that form the bedrock of American society.

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Jenny Mattern @jengelmattern.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

“If there’s one thing my 13 years of life have taught me, it’s that having parents who love you doesn’t erase the somebody else who brought you into the world” —Gloria Gibson, MC from Where the Light Shines In. Releasing 9.29.26. Just dropped: Audiobook sample!! ⬇️ rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/97...

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RBmedia | Where The Light Shines In

Listen to the audiobook Where The Light Shines In, written by Jenny Mattern, narrated by Cat Protano.

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Rain @simplyrain.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Teacher friends, please take & share!

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MrsPowellsBooks @mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

For our 1st library read aloud, I chose WHERE ARE MY BOOKS? by @debbieohi.com. I love its bookjoy & showing my “I can’t read” kids how great they are at reading pictures. I asked TK how they think I would feel if a child wrote in it. They were right. I probably would cry. We have signed copies!

A picture taken inside a school library includes shelves of books and section of the library bulletin board. The board has a vibrant red background and displays authors the school has Zoomed with. The section with Debbie Ridpath Ohi has photos of screen shots taken during Zooms, two illustrations drawn during a video session, and stickers. Dev Petty and Jaqueline Jules are included too.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The rally at the academy is getting bigger to the point that I need to rent a proper sound system & stage. really good problem to have. Would anyone be down to help cover that 😬 When I called the city they said to expect 400-500: my little amp’s not gonna cut it for eek givebutter.com/SupportSAS26

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Support Skype a Scientist!

By Skype a Scientist

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Sue Young @sueyoungmusic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Congratulations Nicholas Solis! THE POETRY OF POO is so much fun to read. I give it 5 💩 💩 💩 💩 💩.

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Lizzie Brooks @lizziebrooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Thank you @patbrownbooks.bsky.social for having me on your fabulous blog!

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

"Magnificent Mary: How India's Mary Kom Became a Boxing Champion tells the story of a fighter, in every sense of the word." — @jyotigopal.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/09/magn...

Magnificent Mary: How India’s Mary Kom Became a Boxing Champion by Jyoti Rajan Gopal, and Tara Anand

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Please repost! Drexel announced that it will close the Academy of Natural Sciences public museum- the oldest nat history museum in the US. There are 2 petitions to support the academy. Please sign both & come to our rally Tues. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe... www.change.org/p/the-academ...

A poster featuring the T-Rex at the cognitive natural sciences, which says save the Academy natural sciences, museum rally in front of the academy 1900 Ben Franklin Parkway, Tuesday, September 8 10 AM. The T-Rex is saying tell Drexel keep the museum open. There’s an RSVP QR code and then the logos of Philly Science Action Skype scientist In Philly on the bottom.

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Alert! My JLG Gold, ALA-notable, Bank Street Best Kids, NJ State list picture book, A RIVER OF DUST: THE LIFE-GIVING LINK BETWEEN NORTH AFRICA AND THE AMAZON is heavily discounted on a certain site! You can pick up a copy at 42% off! #librarians #teachers #kidlit #STEM www.amazon.com/River-Dust-L...

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A River of Dust: The Life-Giving Link Between North Africa and the Amazon

The dust of the Sahel—a ribbon of land between the Sahara and the savannah—lifts with the harmattan wind each winter season. But this is not just any dust. The Sahel's dust will mix with dust from the...

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

If you haven't already, share this with every Philadelphian you know. I want to raise enough hell that Drexel will have no choice but to continue supporting the museum.

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

When one of your CPs is an amazing artist, you get to see the art come together for a picture book. This one is stunning! 😍 #kidlit

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Attention Philadelphia! We're hosting a rally to demand that Drexel University maintain The Academy of Natural Sciences Museum open to the public. Join us on Tuesday morning at 10am in front of the academy. Please spread the word, we need all hands on deck! RSVP here: luma.com/1qwnrqz2

A dinosaur on a white background with the text SAve the academy of Natural sciences museum rally Tuesday Sept 8 10am in front of the academy 1900 ben Franklin Parkway. "Tell Drexel University "Keep the museum open!" with the logos for Philly Science Action, Skype a Scientist, and Green Philly

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We know this. "After years of studying how human beings write, the cognitive psychologist Ronald T. Kellogg concluded that drafting a basic persuasive essay was as mentally taxing as digging a ditch was physically exhausting." AI is hobbling kids' skill development. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/u...

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What Do Students Lose When They Stop Writing? (Gift Article)

Educators are worried that many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills.

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Katy Tanis @katytanis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Some beautiful river books #kidlitart

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It took me a long time to decide on the short excerpt from HEARTLAND for this reading on KALW, an SF Bay Area NPR station. Hearing my voice is kind of surreal...but we're really listening to Cassie and Ryder...and the "spirit" of Cassie's Gramps. #kidlit www.kalw.org/podcast/cros...

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Secrets, trust at heart of new Jilanne Hoffman middle-grade novel

Jilanne Hoffman lives in San Francisco but she has midwestern roots. That’s the setting for her middle-grade novel, 'Heartland,' which came out in July 2026.

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Yes, it's time now to do more. Not to roll over and accept the dregs left by the oligarchs.

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Jennifer Thomas @jthomasabc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I didn't think @troystory.bsky.social could write anything more heartwarming than HAT CAT, but he's done it with STILL FRIENDS, illustrated by Mike Deas. If your day needs a lift (whatever your age), I highly recommend this book from @orcabook.bsky.social. Bonus: It's 🇨🇦 through and through!

Cover of the picture book Still Friends, written by Troy Wilson and illustrated by Mike Deas

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Lily-May's Joyful Day releases on Tuesday! www.johnschu.com/books

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

📚👍 Blue herons are amazing birds, and so is this picture book about them! Check it out! #kidlit

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Yay!!! IMPERFECTLY PERFECT POSEY is ready to go to school!!! Check out this new educator guide! #Edusky #teachers #SEL

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

All right. Enuf of the B-I-C. Gotta move for 1 minute....then I can sit back down and keep working on this handout for NCTE..... thanks, Lizzie!

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Of course. And now I'm thinking about how a dendrite looks like a tree.....❤️🌳

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