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Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION! @caitdarfler.com · 04/07/2026

📚👍 So many good books. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks Volcanoes Nell Cross Beckerman & Kalen Chock @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @k04sk.bsky.social Gorgeous! Amazing, lyrical, nature-focused. I have the same pic of baby-faced Cait pulling lava in Hawaii too!

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STEAMTeamBooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Congratulations Nell Cross Beckerman and @martinstanev.bsky.social on their upcoming #STEAM title 'Welcome to Iceberg Alley'! 😄

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Feeling incredibly lucky to be illustrating @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social’s heart-warming, snowy story! ❄️💛

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

❄️Shivering 🧊 with excitement for this one!!! Just WAIT until you see @martinstanev.bsky.social ‘s creative, spectacular illustrations! #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

What fun presenting this Writers Inspiring Writers panel with the amazing team from Southern Nevada Writing Project lead by Dr. Sophie Ladd and my favorite author pals, @writerjolene.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and Laura Purdie Salas. Truly inspiring!! @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

FREE webinar! I'm once again teaming up with this amazing group of children's book authors @writerjolene.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social Laura Purdie Salas and the SNWP team to share how we use mentor texts to inspire our own and student writing. Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

This is such a great idea! If anyone uses FORESTS, make sure to check out allll my extension activities 🌲🌲🌲 www.nellcrossbeckerman.com/forests-acti...

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Forests Activities

Created by Mike Rawls, The Book Wrangler on Instagram

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Thank you ALA!! Full list here www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

This is a TREMENDOUS opportunity for poetic nature authors!!! #kidlit

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Amazing opportunities available—ends TONIGHT #kidlit

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Thank you CALIBA for this fantastic honor that I share with @k04sk.bsky.social @brianlarossa.com @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit Buy from local indies bookstores and protect our forests 🌲📚

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Jennifer Tarr @jennifertarr.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Fave #picturebook of the week: WHEN THE SKY GLOWS by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and David Litchfield. A gorgeously written and illustrated peek into some of the nature's wonders. Every time I read it, I feel inspired. #kidlit #edusky #booksky

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Katey Howes @kateywrites.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

In The Reindeer Remainders, one “extra” reindeer sparks big conversations. When math becomes story, students explore belonging, fairness, and inclusion. #TheReindeerRemainders #SELinSchools #MathWithMeaning #InclusiveClassrooms #kateyhowes

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 06/01/2026

1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts? Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from. Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!

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2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!

This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

If you or anyone you know is in the Altadena area, come on by to this fun event on Saturday where I’ll give away 30 free books!

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I have two events at local bookstores this weekend. Come say hi!

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Erin Bedell @erindaydreams.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

It’s easy to see why my friends at #bookposse and I are such huge fans of author @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social ! Her non-fiction books are irresistible! And, she gets the best illustrators. Excited to share Forests. 🌲 @k04sk.bsky.social

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BookBreak @bookbreak4schools.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social was erupting with fascinating facts today, including her favorite! 🌋 Did you know at this very second 20 volcanoes could be erupting across the world? We had a such a blast talking with her. What was your favorite part?

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Can’t wait! Come write with me, @writerjolene.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social and Laura Purdie Salas with the crew from the Southern Nevada Writing Project! Friday 12:30-1:45 #kidlit

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

This is one of those panels where I wish I could be in the audience. Such great authors! Join us at #ncte25 for WHAT IF It’s Not Boring? Dreaming Up Innovative Text Structures to Inspire Young Writers code 2: F.50 **Note my signing is before the panel. 10am Scholastic Booth #200** #kidlit

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BookBreak @bookbreak4schools.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Happy book birthday to: 📚 Forests by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social 📚 We Fell Apart by @elockhartbooks.bsky.social We can’t wait to read them! Thank you for being part of BookBreak!

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Jess Burbank, author/illustrator @jburbank.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Happy book birthday to FORESTS by mentor & fab writing friend @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social & the supremely talented @k04sk.bsky.social This book brings the drama, hush, magic, and mystery of forests across the globe to life. I loved celebrating with Nell & other local author/illustrator friends!

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

2 terrific @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share their stunning #STEM books releasing in November. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @k04sk.bsky.social @scholastic.bsky.social @heatherlangbooks.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social #interview #kidlit 📚👍

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations to @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social on her recent book birthday! 🎉 📚 FORESTS, illustrated by Kalen Chock and published by @scholastic, is here! 📖✨ Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn #kidlit #12x12PB

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Jena Benton @jenanbenton.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Come to the forest, walk amongst the glimmers of shadows and light. See how restorative they can be. 📚👍🏽 #picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/10/24/s...

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Simply 7 with Nell Cross Beckerman: FORESTS

Quite unintentionally, this week has a theme: forests. Sorry-not-sorry.

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Shelly @cheeky32.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Second graders made posters to welcome @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social to Snohomish, Washington for an author visit soon. We are super excited!

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

#AASL25 was a whirlwind of fun, seeing old friends and making new ones. #SchoolLibraians are such amazing humans! Thanks @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social for these images of our panel with Charles R. Smith and moderator @captainlibrary.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Excited to announce “pre- order perks” Some were created by school librarian extraordinaire, Mike Rawls, aka thebookwranger on IG. You’ll get the link to it all in your order confirmation email! childrensbookworld.com/nell-cross-b... @brianlarossa.com @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Whoohoo, my first AASL conference! I would love to meet you at a signing or my panel presentation—it’s going to be great!

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Katie McEnaney @katiemcenaney.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Fav STEAM #kidlit book: CAVES @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social “Scorching temperatures required visitors to wear special cooling suits to study the crystals.” #SunWriteFun www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 @buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social @ReaderToReader

Cover of the book CAVES by Nell Cross Beckerman and Kalen Chock. Shows a caver descending on a rope into a cave lit from above.

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

First review for FORESTS and it’s a star ⭐️! “A spellbinding tour, deeply rooted in both fact and feeling.” Very excited to share some pre-order perks in a few weeks, made especially for teachers and librarians! Full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

San Diego friends! Come get free books and seeds at this fun event on Saturday 🌸🌺🌷

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 14/11/2024

Hey illustrators! Did you know there's a contact form on my website just for you? When beginning new projects I routinely check the spreadsheet for new submissions and search/sort my notes on previous submissions. >>> www.brianlarossa.com 💙❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #artsearch #art #artist

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Hello! My name is Brian LaRossa, I’m executive art director in Scholastic’s hardcover picture book group, where I’ve worked for 20 years. I oversee our Branches and Acorn imprints which are beginning graphic readers and illustrated chapter books, I also oversee our younger nonfiction series, and a good number of stand alone fiction and nonfiction picture books for our Orchard imprint.

If you're an illustrator who is interested in working together I would love to hear from you! I've created this form to help me capture a record of your interest. Please note that this form is not time-sensitive. I keep it live year-round. When beginning new projects I routinely check the spreadsheet for new submissions and search/sort my notes on previous submissions. In addition, I also regularly post open calls, exclusively on Bluesky. I invite you to follow me there and submit your work! If your work is a good fit for an upcoming title I will reach out at that time. Until then, take care!

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Katey Howes @kateywrites.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

After reading the story, have students brainstorm different jobs the reindeer could do in their classroom "showcase" (e.g., leader, cheerleader, costume designer, counter, timekeeper).

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Michelle Cusolito, M.Ed. ❌👑 @mcusolito.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Why authors can't afford to donate books to every cause that reaches out to us. deborahunderwood.substack.com/p/why-i-cant...

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Why I can't donate a book to your kid's school auction

Some misconceptions about authorial book supply

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Hey #edusky! Help Ss develop a deeper understanding of adaptation & climate challenges w/this NEW #LitLinks lesson & #science experiment A great intro to compare-contrast too! 🦙 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12884 @carrietillotson.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

☀️ 12 x 12 celebrates the Summer Solstice with sunny reads to kick off the season: 📚 HAPPY CAMPER by @jilanne.bsky.social 📚 FROM PARK TO PLAYA by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social 📚 TOGETHER WE SWIM by @valeriebolling.bsky.social Find more summer #picturebooks at buff.ly/Vff7PBs

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