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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 8h

Librarians throughout the world use unique ways to place books in the hands of children. BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD invites children to become readers. #UnitedStatesBoardonBooksfor Young People @IBBY United States (USBBY) @IBBY - International Board on Books for Young People #elementarylibrarians

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Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, out now! @booksbycindy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Incredible news about BUTTERFLY SEA!!!! 🦋 Not one but two Reader’s Choice Awards! Can I safely describe myself as an award-winning author now? @cwillbc.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social #booksky #librarians #teachers #awards #booksward

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"You can be anything you want to in any aspect of life if you ascribe to it and work towards it." A quote by Vivian Thomas, a medial pioneer, who inspired and taught future cardiac surgeons at Johns Hopkins Hospital. @blacklivesmatter.com @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Vivien Thomas partnered with Dr. Blalock to create a procedure for blue baby syndrome. They saved thousands of children's lives. Thomas became a pioneer in cardiac research and taught future cardiac surgeons. @beachlane.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social #Pediatriccardiology #pbbiography

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Children all around the world love books! Librarians travel throughout the world to place books in the hands of young readers. Children choose books from their Bibliobus in Italy! @weneeddiversebooks @weneeddiversebooks @kidlit @elementarylibarians @bushelandpeckbooks @elementaryteachers

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Vivien Thomas, scientist and teacher, worked with Dr. Blalock on creating the Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt procedure for blue baby syndrome. A DOCTOR AT HEART (Beach Lane Books 2026) shares Vivien Thomas' story. @Picture-books @weneeddiversebooks @blacklibrarians @pbbiographies @blue_slip_media

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

World Kid Lit Month inspires, enriches, and invites exploration into new worlds. Read BOOKS TRAVEL THE WORLD to learn how dedicated librarians deliver books in remote place of the world.@weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social@12x12challenge.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social @readtheword.bsky.social

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Agent and author Miranda Paul is spilling the trade secrets in today's episode! Listen in as we share different ways to make your manuscript commercially viable. It's time to get an agent's POV. 12x12challenge.com/p... #podcast #author #kidlit #writingtip #picturebook #agenttip #agent

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Vivien Thomas was a pioneer in cardiac surgery, an instructor to generations of surgeons, and is known for his contributions to Blalock-Thomas-Taussig Shunt. #TeacherCommunity #BeachLaneBooks #Blue-Slip-Media #BlackLibrariansGathering #BlackLibrariansLead #LibrariansLookLikeMeToo #pbbiography

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thank you to Ms. Simland and Ms. Moeller for the opportunity to share A DOCTOR AT HEART with their third and fourth grade classes at Holy Family School in Pasadena! @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @beachlane.bsky.social #biographies #librarians #picturebooks #readaloud

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Celebrate Vivien Thomas on his birthday! Look for A DOCTOR AT HEART: THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS at your local library or book store. @childrenscardiacsurgery @beachlanebooks @weneeddiversebooks @blue_slip_social @kidlit @blackwritersread @books_change_lives

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Enjoy a timeless book about friendship remains a favorite for children everywhere!!!

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Here is a peek at the Moir Garden, a Hawaiian succulent garden, at the Plantation at Poipu Beach. In the 30's and '40's it was listed as one of the best succulent gardens in the world. #PoipuBeach #succulents #succulentgarden #moirgardens

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Scientists and doctors are curious, determined, and dedicated. Here are a few who made differences in the world through their years of study, research, and perseverance. @beachlanebooks @weneeddiversebooks @kidlit @blackhistory @blacklibrarians @ALA @deanprobbins @duttonart @juliafinleymosca

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The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

⭐ #Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek REACHING ACROSS THE SKY by Christy Hale (Ottaviano/ @littlebrownyr.bsky.social ): "3 or 4 vignettes, composed of colorful + informative collages of bridges, detail various crossings that clarify + expand the spare, declarative text" www.hbook.com/story/review...

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thank you toDr. Koco Eaton, Vivien's Thomas' nephew, for sharing these kind words about A DOCTOR AT HEART; THE GROUNDBREAKING STORY OF SCIENTIST AND EDUCATOR VIVIEN THOMAS.@librariansofinstagram @blackhistory @africanarchives @bluebabysyndrome @unsunghero @weneeddiversebooks @tetralogyoffallot

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Thank you, Bonnie Hearn Hill, for sharing A DOCTOR AT HEART THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND EDUCATOR VIVIEN THOMAS on GREAT DAY BOOKCLUB on FOX26. @joanschoettler.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #kidlit@blueslipmedia.bsky.social #simonkids.bksy.social#beachlanebooks.bksy.social

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Vivien's work as a scientist in cardiovascular surgery and his dedication to educating young surgeons are areas I chose to focus on and to share with children in A DOCTOR AT HEART. #blackdoctors #blackhistory #BlackHistoryMonth #medicalmilestone #Blueslipsmedia #SimonKids #weneeddiversebooks

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

A DOCTOR AT HEART, THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS @joanschoettler and @steffiWalthall is available at Basset Memorial Library in Wawona in Yosemite National Park.@simonkids.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @kidlit411.bsky.social

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"Word of the successful operation, a heart surgery on a child, spread throughout the world. Parents traveled, without appointments, arriving with sick children in wheelchairs and in their arms." A DOCTOR AT HEART;THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS @simonkids

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Gorgeous plants showcasing their vibrant colors caught my eye on a recent trip to Roger's Gardens in Corona Del Mar. #summerblooms #californianurseries @ucmastergardeners.bsky.social #redblossoms

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

★ “Enthralling fantasy adventure steeped in Aztec lore” distinguishes Karla Arenas Valenti’s “captivating” middle grade novel QUETZAL’S LABYRINTH

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Quetzal’s Labyrinth by Karla Arenas Valenti

Arenas Valenti (Lola) crafts an enthralling fantasy adventure steeped in Aztec lore. Thirteen-year-old Diego is staying with his...

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

"...Joan Schoettler shares Thomas’ story, showing readers how to work hard for their dreams, to take pride in their work, to give 100%, and most importantly, to be humble." Thank you Staci Gorkow at Sincerely Stacie! @simonkids @librarians @weneeddiversebooks @picturebooks @picturebookbiographies

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Who was Vivien Thomas? Pioneering medical researcher? Expert on “blue baby”syndrome? Surgical technician? Read more about this amazing Black man who only had a high school diploma.@ala-booklist.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @scbwisocal.bsky.social

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Look what I found at the Chicago Public Library! It will soon be in every branch. Vivien Thomas was a pioneer in cardiac research, partnered in developing the Blalock-Thomas-Tassig shunt, and taught future cardiologists. @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social

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Just Call Me Frank @justcallmefrank.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

From the garden this evening, for your pleasure.

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thank you Booklist for sharing A Doctor at Heart: The Story of Groundbreaking Scientist and Teacher Vivien Thomas. @simonkids.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social #bookstagram.bsky.social #kidlit411.bsky.social #librariansofbsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #bluebabysyndrome.bsky.social

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Tanya Konerman, Kidlit Author 📚 @tanyakonerman.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Librarians: Saturday at #ALA2026, I'll be signing free copies of my award-winning book Mud to the Rescue! from 1:30pm-2:00pm in booth 3226E. (fellow #kidlit authors: stop by and say hi!) 📚🐘🦩🐊 #librarians #STEMEducation #nonfiction #picturebooks #booksigningevent #chicago @weboflifebooks.bsky.social

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

At #ALAAC26? Join me, Betsy Bird + Martha Meyer for "Crush Climate Anxiety!" Sun 6/28, 11am–12pm, McCormick Place W180 Librarian superpowers for kids' eco-hope! 🌍📚 www.patriciamnewman.com/teacher-guid... #ForOurLibraries #ClimateHope @eastwestlit.bsky.social @fuse8.bsky.social #LibrariesTransform

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🔥 Sometimes all you need is a Yosemite view and a few deep breaths. This place is a reset button for your soul

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), and the children’s book world, is saddened by the news that author, mentor and friend, Jane Yolen, has died. She was 87 and her loss cannot be measured. Please find the full obituary here: www.scbwi.org/remembering-...

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Who had only a high school diploma, but played a major role in developing what is now called the Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt and taught operative techniques to prominent cardiac surgeons? VIVIEN THOMAS! @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @slj.com

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Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Q&A with Amy Fellner Dominy about her new middle grade novel, MONSTER DOWN DEEP. deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2026/06/q-wi... @amydominy.bsky.social

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Meet Vivien Thomas in A DOCTOR AT HEART:THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND EDUCATOR VIVIEN THOMAS! He was instrumental in developing the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt to treat "blue baby" syndrome and taught a generation of cardiac surgeons. @simonkids.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Thank you John Masiulionis @PR From the Heart for highlighting A DOCTOR AT HEART: THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS! @mychal3ts.bsky.social @booksofwonder.bsky.social @slj.com @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @kidlit411.bsky.social

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Do you want to read about art, Ruth Asawa, and Korean bojagi?Read these books to step into Asawa's story and Korean culture. @bojagi.bsky.social @deyoungmuseum.bsky.social @geolibrarian.bsky.social@slj.com @kidlit411.bsky.social #biography @leeandlow.bsky.social @kidlitart.bsky.social

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Lynn Street Books @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Excited THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST is an Evanston Public Library 2025 Blueberry Honor Award winner for picture books promoting nature and environmental stewardship. Full list below. @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kidlitfoxes.bsky.social

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

A DOCTOR AT HEART:THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS' story is capturing readers of all ages. Vivien Thomas played a major role in developing the Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt for "blue baby' syndrome. @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @beachlane.bsky.social #librarians #kidlit

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Joan Schoettler @joanschoettler.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Thank you to Petunia's Place for sharing their space for a book launch for A DOCTOR AT HEART: THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS! @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social @fresnolibrary.bsky.social @booksforkids.bsky.social

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