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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hi all - can you help us out with a survey? Trying to put together some higher level education resources on comics and graphic novels in education. We’d super appreciate it! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Graphic Novels in the Classroom - Teacher Survey

Good day, would you be willing to provide insights regarding your use of graphic novels in the classroom and your interests in pursuing additional education to learn more? This survey is part of a re...

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Educator giveaway! ❤️ I'm giving away a class set of 25 copies of @mrschureads.bsky.social's new book, LILY-MAY'S JOYFUL DAY, illustrated by @hollyhatam.bsky.social. Teachers, repost this post and follow John and Holly to enter. I'll pick and notify a random winner tomorrow, 9/29. US only.

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WRMS Traffic & Weather Reporter on the 2’s @carnegro.blacksky.app · 13/09/2026

I missed FAMU honoring Dolly Parton at Miami Friday night.

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Nikki Grimes @poetnikki.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Not a bad day. The announcement went out this afternoon: The Poetry Foundation chose moi as the next Young People's Poet Laureate! That's reason enough to smile, don't you think?

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Kory Graham @korytellers.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I'm not even sure who sees me any more on their feeds, but I do want people I "know" even on social media to know this. We've moved back to Minnesota, and are living in Rochester, where the Mayo Clinic is located. If you, someone you love or care about, or even if it's someone you don't love, but+

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Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Have We Destroyed Childhood? We blame smartphones—but the problem might be us. www.newyorker.com/culture/open...

An especially important change, Gray argues, was that school got more intense. Between 1950 and 2015, the average American school year got five weeks longer. Recess shrunk, and time for lunch contracted from an hour (at many schools) to twenty minutes. Academic requirements increased dramatically, even for very young children, with more time spent sitting at desks, and less time devoted to art, music, and other fun activities; a pervasive emphasis on standardized tests disheartened teachers and made schoolwork itself more boring. Meanwhile, homework piled up, eating into what remained of kids’ autonomy after school. When asked what makes them stressed, Gray observes, children don’t talk about their phones: “In every national survey I have been able to find in which school-aged kids are asked to identify the main causes of psychological distress, school pressure comes out on top by a large margin.” Adults like the idea of school, Gray concludes, and so are reluctant to criticize it. But, in his view, the discussion of mental distress among kids ought to focus there.

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Steve "It's TAY-tro" Tetreault @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I'm not positive, but I think I've checked out more books in the first 2 days of school than I did in the first 2 weeks last year. I'm chalking some of it up to the cell phone ban - and I'm fine with that! Bring on the literacy! #TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians

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Excited Baby Cheers 'LET'S GOOOOOOO!' at Game

ALT: Excited Baby Cheers 'LET'S GOOOOOOO!' at Game

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Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

And we're officially (finally!) back! One good thing each day before walking out: new calendar for September 2026. Cannot wait to see it fill out!

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Elly Swartz @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It’s #backtoschool and I want to thank teachers and librarians for all you do with a gratitude #giveaway. 🥰 I’m partnering with @thenextgenlib.bsky.social to give away a signed arc of ALMOST TRUE! 🎶🩷 Click the link for deets to enter @randomhousekids.bsky.social @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social

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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🦀 BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOK BUNDLE GIVEAWAY! 🦀 We've teamed up with Schiffer Kids to send one classroom, library, or family a CHADWICK THE CRAB plushie & book bundle, introducing a new generation to the classic series & Chesapeake Bay wildlife.🪸 TO ENTER: Follow @kidlittv.bsky.social & comment GIVEAWAY 👇

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@Shamlet @shamlet.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

To all the teachers, who have started a new school year or are on the edge of one: Thank you for taking on work that gets more challenging as it gets more vital. Proud to be in this joyful fight with so many dedicated, brilliant colleagues. Hope your year holds no small share of fun and magic. 🙏

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K. A. Reynolds @krisrey19.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Hey, friends. It's been a while. We've been going through nightmares the past few months but nothing compares to the near loss of my child. *Trigger warning for suicide in gofundme blurb* If you can help & share thank you, truly. Every day has been terrifying for us all. LINK -> gofund.me/3bd4eb6e5

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Donate to Kristin Reynolds needs help and support, organized by Mike Lasagna

We have started this GoFundMe for Kristin and her family as they've run into a pa… Mike Lasagna needs your support for Kristin Reynolds needs help and support

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The Whimsical Muse @whimsicalmuse.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Surround yourself with the kind of people who are proud to have a library card.

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Radio Lento @radiolento.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We have a very dear friend in hospital at the moment. She's finding it hard to sleep so we have made a hospital playlist. It has a mix of noisy quiet to help with rest + short videos to help distract and give a change of scene. Please share with anyone who might need it too.

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Noisy Quiet for People in Hospital - YouTube

Staying in hospital and finding it hard to sleep? Maybe you are missing the sound of the outside? Here's a playlist of louder episodes to block out the noise...

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Gretchen @offgridteacher.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

State regulations really need to catch up to this:

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Chestbursty @chestrovert.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

You like hot yoga, I like being sedentary in air conditioning

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Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

An ARC giveaway ! Please comment to enter. Sharing would be appreciated 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Ends 8/18 #mglit #kidlit #Howtobuildamiracle #mgGrit #CapeCod

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Howie Hua @howiehua.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Do you know of this fun subtraction strategy?

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Kids have just as much right to read what they want as adults do

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Cover reveal days are such fun, huge days for authors. But you know who they can also be huge for? The illustrators. Don’t forget to credit them. Cover reveals always blow up outside of an author’s bubble, and someone who sees it could be that artist’s next gig. ❤️

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Ramin Nasibov @nasibov.me · 12/08/2026

If you missed the solar eclipse, this is what it looked like:

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Jack @wakeupangry.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Sorry I haven’t been very active on here the last week my 11 year old has been describing a video game to me.

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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 09/08/2026

When back-to-school season comes around, everyone talks about lesson planning and classroom setup. Not as many people talk about getting enough sleep, eating lunch every day, and prioritizing the people and practices that sustain you outside of school.

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the young adult novel in verse, THE SECRET TO BELONGING by @meganefreeman.bsky.social (AtheneumBooks for Young Readers) out on Sept. 15. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly: kidlit411.com/2026/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

My teaching philosophy. Never give up on anyone. This is year 25 of teaching for me and I cringe when I hear people say that you can’t save everyone. We have to try. What we do matters. Every day.

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Introvert Problems @introvertproblems.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The older I get, the more I realize that one of life’s greatest luxuries is having absolutely nothing planned and nobody expecting you anywhere

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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

**THE DAY YOU BEGIN on PBS KIDS** The classic picture book THE DAY YOU BEGIN by children's book icons Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez is now an animated special debuting this week. Check out this terrific interview with Jackie in The New York Times (gift link). www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/a...

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I relaunched my online w'shops last night after my breakdown but no takers yet.They used to be the majority of my income so it's scary tbh. I've taught creative & mental health classes on BBC Countryfile,the V & A,Bronte Parsonage & even Highgrove. 🧵cont'd.. workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/bota...

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

There is something kind of unsettling in the fact that according to replies here everyone has the exact same junk drawer. Like pulling out the drawer just opens a portal to The Universal Junk Drawer and we all just draw directly from that.

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Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Want to learn about The Ecology School’s teacher institute held each summer in Maine? Take a look at this article and learn about my experience there and how you can apply. knowledgequest.aasl.org/outdoor-educ... @aaslala.bsky.social #outdooreducation #tlsky #edusky

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Artologica aka Michele Banks @artologica.net · 03/08/2026

WOW A spectacular Squirrel of the Day for August 3, 2026 #sqrlpix

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Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

⭐️📚 Mr. Wolf’s Class Book Six: THE NEW STUDENT comes out Tuesday, August 4 from Graphix and Scholastic. Colors by @aleclongstreth.bsky.social Find it wherever books are sold. But all the cool kids support their local independent bookstores.

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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

WOOOHOOO! Congratulations to BECKI KIDD!!!! She won the TAKE 5 Giveaway--Marcia Strykowski's new picture book, THE PUFFIN WHO WHISPERED!!! Marcia will reach out to you to arrange your prize! Thank you for supporting Marcia and my TAKE 5 Blog. MUCH appreciated! @bjkidd.bsky.social #booksky #kidlit

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Stop what you’re doing and listen to the Mr. Trash Wheel song. Now. I’m not kidding. Do it. Do it now. youtu.be/KUgAOBlEEzM?...

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Mr. Trash Wheel: Hero of the Harbor OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

YouTube video by Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, AT THE COOKOUT written and illustrated by @ariadelsole.bsky.social (G.P. Putnam's Books for Young Readers). To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2026/07/the-... (+ more ways to win)

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

My good news is I'm doing a giveaway of books one to five of loki...all you need to do is guess the colour of book six (out in feb) correctly... FREE BOOKS! www.instagram.com/p/DbLBVRtDfj6/

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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙 @ajirving.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I write kidlit and work in a jail library. It melts my heart when my patrons request PB & MG during such a difficult time in their lives. These books are powerful and complex. They provide comfort and bring back beautiful memories. They make people feel seen and safe. They are for EVERYONE. #booksky

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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 19/10/2024

Fellow parents! Carers! Anyone looking after children over half-term! Here is a thread of videos showing TOYS you can MAKE at home from scrap stuff you probably have lying around. First, the utterly delightful "balancing bird" alomshaha.com/balancing-bi...

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Maudi63 @maudi63.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

No matter what kind of day you are having, this👇 will make it better. 🥹 🚲 ❤️

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Heidi EY Stemple @heidieys.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Friends, here is the official announcement of the memorial for my mom. This is a public memorial and all are invited. The Museum will open at noon so we will invite everyone to stay and gather in community, see art, and just enjoy the day. Doors will open at 9:30am.

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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Is your Shark Awareness Day resolution to spend 3 days on a shark research vessel with a marine biologist? I have great news for you! We’re running my open-enrollment course again this fall. You can take it for university transfer credit, or just for fun! Tag a friend who might be interested!

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Shark Biology and Ecology Online Course — Center for Wildlife Studies

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Howie Hua @howiehua.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Which is greater: 7/11 or 8/12? Let's learn about the fraction comparison strategy "same parts away from the whole."

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Acid Rain @bearysweet.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

It's in our DNA. Cardboard cats 😹😻 #cats #box #besttoyever

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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Small otter thinks it’s a cat, but nobody really minds and everyone has a great time.

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

Time for an Evening Update! We're just over 80% done the map. Help us bring these states home! givebutter.com/USS2026 West: CA 30 WA 12 NEast: NY 83 NJ 48 CT 18 Midwest to TX: TX 63 IL 38 MI 25 IN 15 OK 11 South: FL 99 GA 43 VA 33 SC 3

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United States of Science 2026

By Skype a Scientist

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Crits For Cats, Inc. Cat Rescue @crits4cats.org · 07/07/2026

Here’s a thread of wonderful cats & kittens we have who need people!! Some are shy and sensitive and some are outgoing and extroverted! All of them are located in Elkton, MD and you can apply for them here: form.jotform.com/crits4cats/c... Starting with our longest resident of 21 months, Shoyu🧵⬇️

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Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

There’s a #kidlitchat comin’ later today - 9pm Eastern, 6pm Pacific, right here on Bluesky. It’s a great chance to hang out with your #kidlit friends for an hour, I tell ya! I hope you will give it a try….

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The 2026 United States of Science Challenge starts NOW! Each bubble represents classrooms we’ve matched with scientists this year. This a competition to fill bubbles with $10 donations to support @skypeascientist.bsky.social The first region to fill all bubbles wins. 👇🏻 givebutter.com/USS2026

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United States of Science 2026

By Skype a Scientist

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The Life of Sharks @thelifeofsharks.com · 04/07/2026

I’ve put lots of designs on our store for 10 days only. All hand printed by me. thelifeofsharks.com

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