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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

⭐️Announcing 40 INCREDIBLE MENTORS! ⭐️ Just look at some of the books from our 2026 mentors!! Miss the big announcement? Follow the link to kidlit 411 to see the news! . www.kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... How are you feeling? . #picturebook #pbrisingstars #kidlitillustration #kidlit #amwriting

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Excited to have a poem about an inspiring athlete included in this anthology coming March 3, 2026. Pre-order your copy today from your favorite bookstore!

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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

ATTN Readers! Find out how to support libraries & library personnel in 2025 at the ALSC Blog: Pursuing Excellence for Library Service to Children: www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2025/02... #kidlit #libraries #picturebooks #librarians @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @wearealsc.bsky.social

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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People: www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis... #socialstudies #kidlit

Yellow background, stripes in top right corner, headline: Notable Social Studies Trade Books, and cover art for BLUE STARS: MISSION ONE: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM, written by Kekla Magoon and Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Molly Murakami (Candlewick Press) as well as I AM OSAGE: HOW CLARENCE TINKER BECAME THE FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN MAJOR GENERAL, written by Kim Rogers, illustrated by Bobby Von Martin and STITCHES OF TRADITION (GASHKIGWAASO TRADITION), written by Marcie Rendon, illustrated by Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (both Heartdrum HarperCollins Publishers, 2024), and MY NAME IS LONG AS A RIVER, written by Cynsations team member Suma Subramaniam, illustrated by Tara Anand (Penguin Workshop).

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

"I was very surprised when the Caldecott Committee called me. I almost didn’t believe them when they told me." —Caldecott Medalist @treeoflifestudio.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/cald... @andrealrogers.bsky.social

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Here’s my acceptance speech from the AILA in Phoenix last Saturday. Grateful to everyone who made this event possible. So:ti:c?a! @trishtoneylawrence.bsky.social @rosemaryhb.bsky.social

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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Make room on your bookshelves for Louise Erdrich’s BIRCHBARK HOUSE series! It offers a critical counterpoint to Wilder’s books, which may find renewed interest with Netflix’s "Little House on the Prairie" reboot. #kidlit

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

🔔 Apply for WNDB’s 2025 Native Writing Intensive! The Native Writing Intensive offers an opportunity for reflection, conversation, celebration, & manuscript/career development. Open to Native/First Nation/Indigenous creators! 💻 bit.ly/NativeIntensive2025 ⌛ Applications close February 14th, 2025

A light green promotional graphic that has a square border made up of repeating text that says, “Native Writing Intensive.” At the center of the graphic is a multi-colored square with a white circle in the middle that says, “WNDB Native Writing Intensive 2025,” followed by a dark blue bubble that says, “Apply today!”

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Last night, I finally got a chance to read BLUE STARS: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM a graphic novel by Cynthia Leitich Smith and Keekla Magoon, illustrated by Molly Murakami. Loved this story about two Muscogee cousins. One has military parents. Fun read! 💙💙💙

Cover of BLUE STARS: THE VICE PRINCIPAL PROBLEM a graphic novel by Cynthia Leitich Smith and Keekla Magoon, illustrated by Molly Murakami.

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Debbie Reese/P'oesay P'oekwîn @debreese.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Are you gonna be in or near Phoenix on Saturday, January 25, at 10AM? If yes, head over to the American Indian Library Association's 2024 Youth Literature Awards Reception! It is free and open to the public.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 04/12/2024

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social #BookSky

Drawing of crazed-looking face wearing glasses, with messy purple and blue hair, with handwritten quote: "If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement on days they want to take up scorpion petting." - by Liana Brooks. Drawing by Debbie Ridpath Ohi. A paint brush lies on the drawing.

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Cynthia Leitich Smith (Native Books for Young Readers & More) @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Reading Recs for December! Several suggestions for the season.

Cover art: JO JO MAKOONS: SNOW DAY, written by Dawn Quigley, illustrated by Tara Audibert (Heartdrum); THE CHRISTMAS COAT: MEMORIES OF MY SIOUX CHILDHOOD, written by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, illustrated by Ellen Beier (South Dakota Historical Society Press); THE SEA IN WINTER by Christine Day, cover art by Michaela Goade (Heartdrum); CIRCLE OF WONDER: A NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTMAS STORY by N. Scott Momoday (University of New Mexico Press). Backdrop is winter forest with snow; center circle with snowflake design and "December Reads"

Cover art: BACKWATER by Joan Bauer (Speak); COUNTING CROWS, written by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by Rob Dunlavey (Atheneum); MARLEY’S GHOST by David Levithan (Electric Monkey (U.K.)); REZ BALL by Byron Graves (Heartdrum). Winter forest scene in background. Center white circle with snowflake design; text says: "December Reads."

Cover art: SNOW IN LOVE by Melissa de la Cruz, Aimee Friedman, Nic Stone, Kasie West (Point); MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME, edited by Stephanie Perkins (St. Martin’s Griffin); THE NUTCRACKER COMES TO AMERICA: HOW THREE BALLET-LOVING BROTHERS CREATED A HOLIDAY TRADITION, written by Chris Barton, illustrated by Cathy Gendron (Millbrook Press); BLACKOUT by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon (Quill Tree). Background winter forest with snow. Center white circle with snowflake design and the text "December Reads."

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

So:ti:c?a Dr. Debbie Reese and Dr. Jean Mendoza!

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

It's Time for the Sibert Smackdown! Introduce students to great nonfiction titles that may win the ALA Youth Media Award's Sibert Medal. tinyurl.com/y7ka7dp8 #edusky #kidlit #kidslovenonfiction

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 02/04/2024

Read Your World Auction is live! You can win 1 signed copy of the award-winning JUST LIKE GRANDMA and a 1 silver toned basketball heart necklace & more. Runs April 1 - 15. Please help Read Your World change the world one book at a time. Click the link here: givebutter.com/c/fCzAyF/auc...

Read Your World Auction- 1 signed copy of JUST LIKE & 1 silver toned basketball heart necklace & more. Runs April 1 - 15.

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Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social · 30/03/2024

So excited for this opportunity! Presenting for Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MAAEYC) buff.ly/4azBlKp via @pragmaticmom #barefootbooks #ECE #teachers #farm #sustainability

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Darcie Little Badger @littlebadger.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

Pls share. A group of 5ish political extremists hijacked the Wikipedia “WikiProject Indigenous peoples of North America” & spread misinformation throughout the platform. They exploit Wiki rules (such as edit wars & COI) to block ppl from editing Native pages. moniquill.tumblr.com/post/7425201...

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Moniquilliloquies.

Here is a brief summary of what is happening in Wikipedia right now: In the last few years (3-4 years) the WikiProject Indigenous peoples of North America, which was originally created to improve the....

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 21/01/2024

The ALA Youth Media Awards are tomorrow. Presenters, please practice pronouncing the names. Don't take away from someone's moment. #LibLearnX24

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 08/11/2023

Happening tomorrow!Indian Affairs 9th Annual Reparation Conference, Ink & Impact: Our stories Make a Difference, Grand Casino Hotel, Shawnee, OK 6 pm. Speakers @FineAngeline, Andrea L. Rogers, Kim Rogers, and Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer. www.indian-affairs.org/annualmember...

Ink & Impact: Our stories Make a Difference Panel, Grand Casino Hotel, Shawnee, OK 6 pm.
Speakers: Angeline Boulley, Andrea L. Rogers, Kim Rogers, and Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer.

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Delilah S. Dawson @delilahsdawson.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

Y'all, discoverability is harder than ever. With Twitter all but gone and publishing being --in a mood-- your favorite authors are floundering. We don't know how to reach our fans or find new readers. Telling someone about a book you love is a really big deal. That's the #1 reason people buy books!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 31/10/2023

Anyone else noticing a HUGE influx of kidlit people to Bluesky recently? 🎉 To newcomers: Here's my Bluesky starter thread for kidlit/YA community, incl. links to resources & feeds to help you connect with others. I'm approaching Bluesky differently from how I used xTwitter; read my post.

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Darshana Khiani @darshanakhiani.bsky.social · 02/11/2023

A Wichita girl writes a letter of gratitude to Bob, the family car. A funny tender homage to Bob's continued service -- from family road trips to library visits. A feel good book that's a wonderful conversation starter for any family. @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 09/10/2023

Excited to share the COVER REVEAL of my next book illus. By Bobby Von Martin! I AM OSAGE: How Clarence Tinker Became the First Native American Major General comes out Feb. 6, 2024 with Heartdrum. Tinker AFB in Midwest City, OK was named in honor of General Tinker. diversebooks.org/cover-reveal...

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 02/10/2023

Frightening sign at my local library…

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KA Holt @kaholt.bsky.social · 24/09/2023

Heyyyy! I have a webinar coming up, all about the nuts and bolts of writing novels in verse. (High-five, Austin SCBWI for hosting!) For more info/registration, mosey on over to: www.scbwi.org/events/webin...

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The Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 20/09/2023

“To preserve our literature, authors must have the ability to control if and how their works are used by generative AI. Regurgitated culture is no replacement for human art.”—Mary Rasenberger, CEO of the Authors Guild

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

Feeling immense gratitude for writing friends and critique partners this morning. I love how we all support and celebrate one another. I’m so happy to know them! 💜

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 25/09/2023

Cleaned out my desk drawers this weekend, and check out the antique that I found. Circa 2008! 😂

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Jacob Sager Weinstein @jacobsw.bsky.social · 23/09/2023

WHAT ROSA BROUGHT, my new picture book, comes out in November. It's the most personal book I've ever written; it's the true story of my mom's experiences as a little girl in Nazi-occupied Vienna. I was really happy to see this lovely review in Kirkus: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 23/09/2023

I’ve only been on Bluesky for a few days, but now I’m getting confused which platform I’m on. I don’t see how people navigate all these social media platforms. I only have 3!

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

Turkey migration in our backyard. Love it! The first time I’d seen them was last year when a flock was running down our street! Photo courtesy of our next door neighbor. 🦃 🦃🦃

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Darcie Little Badger @littlebadger.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

On my book, A Snake Falls to Earth.

Samuels Library in Virginia was defunded after the far-right group “clean up samuels library” made a list of books and demanded their immediate removal. My book, A Snake Falls to Earth, is on the ban list. It is the first book by a Native author to win a Newbery honor.

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Kim Rogers @kimrogerswriter.bsky.social · 19/09/2023

Happy book birthday to A LETTER FOR BOB! 🎂🎉Look what I woke up to. That Hot Wheels car is like the green Camaro my parents traded in when I was a kid. It’s mentioned in the author’s note. 😭

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