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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

🆕 LitLinks lesson A simple way to delve into the rhythms & patterns found in both language & nature. This lesson aims to explore linguistic rhythms alongside the diverse patterns in ocean ecosystems. 🪸 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13190 @juliehonanjohnston.bsky.social @megsodano.bsky.social #edusky

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Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I can't believe this book will be here very soon! I hope you'll check out HAPPY SONGKRAN DAY!: A Thai New Year Celebration. You'll meet spunky Tida and her big sister Lek as they celebrate this special holiday. From Viking Children's Books. #newbook #songkran #thai #kidlit #picturebook

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

TODAY'S THE DAY #ncte25! DOUBLE THE FUN! to find cool ways to integrate #ELA + #STEM ☑️ 5 kinds of STEM #nonfiction ☑️ Hands-on activities ☑️ Multiple grade levels ☑️ Sharing & comparing ☑️ with STEM teacher Sierra Satterstrom + @shreevebooks.bsky.social @ncte.org #NCTE2025

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Thrilled #NCTE2025 is around the corner! Check out DOUBLE THE FUN! to find cool ways to integrate #ELA + #STEM ☑️ 5 kinds of STEM #nonfiction ☑️ Hands-on activities ☑️ Multiple grade levels ☑️ Sharing & comparing ☑️ w/STEM teacher Sierra Satterstrom + @shreevebooks.bsky.social #edusky #NCTE25 @ncte.org

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We're coming to #NCTE25 with loads of ideas for nonfiction! 🌟 REIMAGINING YOUR LITERACY INSTRUCTION: How NF supports: 💡 comprehension + engagement 💡 background knowledge 💡 collaboration with librarians 💡 PLUS hands-on demonstrations to help you engage your students with NF DETAILS BELOW 👇🏼 #NCTE2025

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Give tweens + teens the space to read, reflect, and act with BIG ISSUE NONFICTION IN THE CLASSROOM 🤔 Relevance to students 🤔 How do we invite Ss to a seat at the table? 🤔 Build student voice + agency 🤔 Small-group practice #NCTE25 #NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @ncte.org @carolhinz.bsky.social

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🆕 on #LitLinks Combine literature, chemistry, and art through natural dye project in this lesson that reveals how acids and bases change colors. Perfect for #STEM learning, eco-friendly crafts 🎨 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13111 #MITKidsPress #edusky @Robertagibson.bsky.social

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Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Thanks Erin, this was super fun!

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Love seeing our wintery SNOW GLOBE WISHES (SleepingBearBks /Illus. ClaireShorrock) pop up via Pinterest/ Arin Solange at Home-- in such wonderful company! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social arinsolangeathome.com/best-childre... PS It's not just for Christmas! #Skybrarians

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Candace Spizzirri 📚 @candacespizzirri.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Thanks SO much, A.J.! ❤️

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Candace Spizzirri 📚 @candacespizzirri.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

I'm thrilled that the sloth, penguins, alligator, giraffe, hippo...and the cat are out of the bag! Thank you Gnome Road Publishing for believing in this story. I'm delighted that uber talented Carlos Velez Aguilera will be illustrating! 📕🎉❤️ #picturebooks #kidlit #animals #rhyme

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

THIS! 📣 In my session, participants will test a variety of experiments, demonstrations, & activities designed not only to teach environmental science, but to offer hope to our students. See you there! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nstafall25 #edusky @carolhinz.bksy.social

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

"A sparkling tribute to following one's passion. Colleen Paeff's text and Ji-Hyuk Kim's illustrations shine! Curious young nature lovers will find themselves in Lynn's story and feel empowered by her drive." @colleenpaeff.bsky.social

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Discover 3 engaging syntax activities on #LitLinks to master the science of sentences! Perfect for #edusky teachers & homeschool parents, these creative exercises boost syntactic awareness, grammar skills, & writing confidence 📝 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13098 @karigonzalezwrites@bsky.social

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

History is full of weird but true stories! Lindsay Metcalf & Edwin Fotheringham do a fantastic job sharing this one with young readers. I particularly like Fotheringham's visualization of the court debate. Unique. Age appropriate. Fun to read! (I'm on Team Fruit 🍅😉) @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social

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Carol Hinz @carolhinz.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

So delighted to celebrate this wonderful book!! 🎉

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I'm so excited that Making Light Bloom and I are on the Page Count podcast today! Laura Walter is a fabulous host, and we had an absolutely wonderful conversation. cpl.org/podcast-epis... #books #library #librarians #Ohio #podcast #childrensbooks #picturebooks #Tiffanylamps @holidayhouse.bsky.social

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Joana Pastro @joanapastro.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

@patricianewman.bsky.social tells the story of Peruvian conservationist founder of Planeta Oceano, Kerstin Forsberg. highlights her work to protect the giant manta rays offering information about these amazing creatures, the ocean, & what we can do to protect it. A must read!

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🆕 on #LitLinks: Help students discover how sequencing helps structure narrative nonfiction, clarify complex information, and keep readers wanting to know more! 🌱 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13086 @MeganClendenan.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #STEM #naturebooksforkids #foodsecurity

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Since November is #kidlit #PictureBookMonth here are my first two books, which released 20 years ago (!) thanks to the amazing Caitlyn Dlouhy + Aladdin + Atheneum @simonkids.bsky.social Illus. Hanako Wakiyama #Skybrarians @eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

And that’s a wrap on my book tour! Back home in beautiful Switzerland, where everything is now golden. 🍂🍁 #booktour #backhome #autumn #picturebookauthor #childtensbookaithor #kidlit #switzerland #lavaux

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🆕 on #LitLinks! Guidance for turning observations into compelling written descriptions & building confidence. Ideal for teachers and homeschool educators aiming to strengthen language arts skills in their classroom. 🔗 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13079 @jstremer.bsky.social @steamteambooks @pbspree

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Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Thank you so much for this interview about creating art for our new book! 😊🌷

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Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween!🎃 Have a fun and safe night! #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #halloween

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

The Crystal Kite Award for Bear’s Big Idea has arrived! Thank you to all of my fellow @scbwi.bsky.social creatives! I am truly touched and honored. 💕 Thank you also to Il Sung Na for his inspired illustrations! 💕 @lernerbooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #award #childrensbook #kidlit #books #booklove

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

The other cool surprise at the Corning Museum of Glass is that they feature both Making Light Bloom AND The Stuff Between the Stars! This is because they have Clara Driscoll's lamp AND the lens created for the Palomar Observatory, where Vera Rubin worked. #STEAM #STEM #teachers #educators #kidlt

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

It was a delight visiting the Washington, DC icon @politicsprose.bsky.social! I had heard so much about it & it did not disappoint! If you live in the #washingtondc area and are looking for signed copies of Seven, A Most Remarkable Pigeon, this is your place! #autographedbooks #books #kidlit

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Luciana Illustration @lucianaillustra.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

"Squirrel Draws Big Feelings" coming up next spring! ERin and I can't wait to share this story of big emotions and BIG ART - miles and miles long! - with you! written by @erindealey.bsky.social illustrated by me @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #picturebookillustrator

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

What an honor that Big Fox News featured Making Light Bloom & our Evening for Educators at the Corning Museum of Glass! www.wydc-tv.com/news/local/e... #picturebookauthor #ClaraDriscoll #TiffanyLamps #NewYork #kidlit

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Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I can’t believe that it’s been TEN years with the best agent ever!!! Happy anniversary to us. Deborah Warren at East West has made my dreams come true! 💕📚😊🌟

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Well, this is exciting! I'm headed to the wonderful bookshop Author's Note, owned by the NY Times best selling author @julieberrybooks.bsky.social. And not just one local paper wrote about it, two did! If you live near by, please come! 519 Main St., Medina, NY, Oct. 15, 6pm. #pigeons #kidlit

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Looking for a clear way to teach point of view? This #LitLinks lesson breaks it down into 6 manageable steps, making it simple for students to grasp narrative perspectives. Start your lesson planning today, #edusky! 🐦‍⬛ www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13019 @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

A trip to the Oregon coast inspired me to think about reciprocity. Nature helps us every day, but how do we give back? Read the current issue of my Earth Day Every Day newsletter to see how children's literature EMPOWERS 🌊 bit.ly/41xYwDK @steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky

Read the new issue of Earth Day Every Day to see how children's literature can inspire action. Click the link in my post for the archive.

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PB Pros @pbpros.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Happy Book Birthday to @katelynaronson.bsky.social & Clovis Meets His Match!

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Katelyn Aronson📚#KidLit Author/Poet @katelynaronson.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

EGADS, an 'exciting conversation'! (Can I be exciting after 15 hours of flights & layovers?😵‍💫!) In any case, I'm excitED for sure. See you soon, Vegas. 😅❤️ #NYRA #LasVegasBookFestival #LasVegas @pbpros.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

At Voiceworks Audio in New York City recording The True Ugly Duckling : How Hans Christian Andersen Became a Swan. The first step in its journey to becoming an audio book! @levinequerido.bsky.social #uglyduckling #hanschristianandersen #theuglyduckling #audiobook #childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebook

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

The students at the National Cathedral School and I had a fabulous time today! We talked about #tiffanylamps & #claradriscoll and dove into our own creative inspiration! #nonfiction #picturebooks #washingtondc #childrensbooks #kidlit

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

📯 Introducing one cellist, one bird, and one SMASHING success! An engaging story of music, nature, & technology working in harmony Perfect for children ages 6 to 9 🎵 Pre-order now: bit.ly/477XrES @eastwestlit.bsky.social @MargaretQuinlin.bsky.social #edusky #homeschool @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

2️⃣ ways to celebrate #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! ☑️ Read SEA OTTER HEROES to discover how they are true #OceanHeroes protecting seagrass + marine life ☑️ Then read a 7-part blog series with Dr. Brent Hughes abt his cool job with #seaotters - bit.ly/46olVrV #edusky #greensky @hughesecology.bsky.social

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

🌊 This review of GIANT RAYS OF HOPE from Nat'l Marine Educators Assoc makes my heart soar! I'm thrilled they understand the hope + inspiration I tried to include throughout the story. 👉 bit.ly/4ctWczl @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #greensky @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I 💙 #PBL! Today on #LitLinks: How to make your own stream table to understand rivers. Watch students investigate how rivers form & ignite a passion for conservation www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13018 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

And so it begins! Kicking off my book tour in Concord, NH at the wonderful New Hampshire Book Festival. If you’re nearby, come to the festival tomorrow! Word has it that it’s as charming and fun as a festival straight out of #TheGilmoreGirls! #picturebookauthor #booktour #nhbookfestival2025 #kidlit

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Come join me at the New York Historical Museum on October 12 from 11:30am-12:30am for Sunday Story Time! It's free with museum admission. www.nyhistory.org/programs/sun... #NYHistorical #TiffanyLamps #picturebookauthor #newyork @nyhistory.bsky.social

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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Excited to speak at the 2025 NH Book Festival, October 3–4 in Concord, NH! Join me and 50+ authors for an amazing literary weekend. I'll be on stage the 4th at 3:45pm. Come join me! www.nhbookfestival.org #NHBookFestival #LiteraryCelebration #BooksForAll

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