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Robin Newman

@robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social
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I write picture books, chapter books, and more! A Sesame Street Kid at heart. Rep'd by Liza Fleissig at Liza Royce Agency.

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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
⚖️ Understanding civic justice & the way laws work are important parts of being a good citizen. Here's a graphic chapter book that teaches legal concepts & makes kids laugh! TRIAL AND ERROR by KLTV Author Sponsor @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social  👉 www.kidlit.tv/BookTrailerPremiereTR…
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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
A great way to introduce the genre @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Teachers, are you doing a unit on mysteries? The Wilcox & Griswold Mystery Series will help your students understand the genre. The who, the what, the where, the when, & the how! Add a scavenger hunt & view THE CASE OF THE MISSING CARROT CAKE on @storylineonline. @crestonbooks.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
So looking forward to my second Children's Book Day! I ❤️Nantucket! @crestonbooks.bsky.social #free #readings #scavengerhunt #games #storytime
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Teachers, are you doing a unit on story elements or fractured fairy tales? Well, then ... have I got the book for you! WHO'S WRITING THIS STORY?! is available EVERYWHERE! @crestonbooks.bsky.social
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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
🌟 KLTV KID QOTW: "I love the book so much you are so sweet..." 😻 We ❤️ hearing from young readers! This reviewer watched @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social read HILDIE BITTERPICKLES NEEDS HER SLEEP on ROL. 👉 www.kidlit.tv/RobinNewmanReadOutLoud 🗣️ Does your kiddo have a review?👇 It could be a QOTW!
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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
"In her much-lauded new series @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social has made law & order accessible & enjoyable for 2nd-5th-graders....thru cleverly conceived cases that illustrate what a lawyer does & the types of cases they handle" www.goodreadswithronna.com/2026/07/07/t...
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Trial and Error by Robin Newman and Deborah Zemke
This punny graphic novel chapter book, the first in a new series, features four animal-populated cases overseen by Sawyer, the critter lawyer.
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Thanks @ronnawriter.bsky.social for the AWESOME review! ❤️⚖️🐜
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
An AWESOME review of TRIAL AND ERROR by the AWESOME @ronnawriter.bsky.social! Thank you! ❤️⚖️🐜 @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social @kidlittv.bsky.social Trial and Error by Robin Newman and Deborah Zemke www.goodreadswithronna.com/2026/07/07/t...
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Trial and Error by Robin Newman and Deborah Zemke
This punny graphic novel chapter book, the first in a new series, features four animal-populated cases overseen by Sawyer, the critter lawyer.
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Three cheers for @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social!!!!
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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🥹 Nothing makes the KLTV team smile like hearing from our youngest viewers and this week's is the Cutest. Comment. Ever! 🧙‍♀️🌙 Watch @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social read HILDIE BITTERPICKLES NEEDS HER SLEEP 👉 www.kidlit.tv/RobinNewmanReadOutLoud 💛 What does your kiddo think?👇
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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Big congratulations @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social and Debrah Zemke!
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Thrilled beyond words TRIAL AND ERROR was named a 2026 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social SUPER HUGE THANKS to the Children's Book Committee. WOOHOO!!!!! @crestonbooks.bsky.social @kidlittv.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
I am so looking forward to the Hudson Children's Book Festival. Please come by and say hello!
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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Check out these awesome craft activities and a curriculum guides from Robin Newman! ❤️#kidlit
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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Thank you!
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Teachers, librarians, parents and caregivers, did you know all of my books include craft activities and a curriculum guide? Check out the amazing resources for my graphic novel, TRIAL AND ERROR! @crestonbooks.bsky.social #graphicnovel #teachersguide #middlegrade @pubspotlight.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Thank you! ❤️
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Thanks @kirkusbookreviews for the wonderful review! It made my day! ❤️ 🐜 ⚖️ @kirkus_reviews @crestonbooks.bsky.social @deborah.zemke @lizaroyceassoc @kidlittv.bsky.social www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I would love that! Keep hoping one of my books will get translated in French.
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USBBY @usbby.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Are you aware that @shelf-awareness.com wants you to get yourself to our #webinar? www.shelf-awareness.com/theshelf/202...
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Outstanding International Children's Books Webinar Set for Next Monday
Next Monday, March 16, at 8 p.m. Eastern, Books Across Borders, in partnership with the United States Board on Books for Young People, will
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Cannot wait to attend my first @bam! Festival! @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
It blows my mind when I realize that @iamwandasykes.bsky.social's incredible reading of THE CASE OF THE MISSING CARROT CAKE has been viewed over 8 million times. And I love it when I walk into a class, store, or library and someone says, "Oh, you write the mice books!" @crestonbooks.bsky.social
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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
"This charming title is a subtle primer on storytelling, introducing children to the essential building blocks of the craft" WHO'S WRITING THIS STORY?! is by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social with hilarious illustrations by Deborah Zemke www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/whos...
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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
📚✨Welcome 2026 KidLit TV Author Sponsor @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social! Click here to read more about Robin and her new graphic chapter book TRIAL AND ERROR starring Sawyer 🐜, the Critter Lawyer, illustrated by Deborah Zempke from @crestonbooks.bsky.social 👉 www.kidlit.tv/KLTVSuperFan...
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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
In TRIAL AND ERROR by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social & Deborah Zemke "each chapter has a clear problem and solution, and teaches children some basics about courtroom procedure and how laws are enforced" luminouslibro.com/2026/01/30/b...
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Book Review: Trial and Error
Trial and Error (Sawyer, the Critter Lawyer)by Robin Newman (Goodreads Author) 5 out of 5 stars A plucky ant named Sawyer starts up her own lawyer’s office, and takes cases from animals who a…
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Happy World Read Aloud Day! Can't wait to speak and read to students in California, Texas and New York! Woohoo! @crestonbooks.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Need a lawyer? Call Sawyer. 1-800-Critter-Law. @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social #graphicnovel #graphicchapterbook #civics #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #humor
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Got a speeding ticket? Charged with jaywalking while crossing the road to get to the other side? Time to call Sawyer the Critter Lawyer at 1-800-Legal-Help. "[A] great book about justice, clever thinking, and the smallest lawyer you'll ever meet."-- Children's Book Shelf @crestonbooks.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Captain Griswold, Detective Wilcox, Bear, Woodpecker, Three Little Pigs, Big Bad Wolf, Phil, Jim, Harry, and of course, Sawyer the Critter Lawyer are all looking forward to sharing their stories with students! @crestonbooks.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
"[A] great book about justice, clever thinking, and the smallest lawyer you'll ever meet."-- Children's Book Shelf For budding lawyers, ages 7 and up! @crestonbooks.bsky.social #middlegrade #graphicnovel
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
How does Sawyer the Critter Lawyer get two squabbling squirrels to settle their dispute? Find out in TRIAL AND ERROR. Available in stores, libraries & ant hills everywhere! 2025 Northern Lights Book Award winner for graphic novels. @crestonbooks.bsky.social #middlegradebooks #middlegrade
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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Happy New Year! This is a good year to introduce kids to the themes of justice, fairness, and right & wrong and thankfully Sawyer is on hand to help in TRIAL AND ERROR by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social & Deborah Zemke www.crestonbooks.co/_files/ugd/6...
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KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
WE HAVE A WINNER!✨📚 Congratulations to teacher, Carrie Jones, who is the winner of our TRIAL AND ERROR Book & Swag Giveaway! We hope your students ❤️ this awesome (and super-fun) intro to the legal system by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social illus by Deborah Zemke, from @crestonbooks.bsky.social! #kidlit
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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Make connections in the classroom to TRIAL AND ERROR by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social carolinestarrrose.com/classroom-co...
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Classroom Connections: Trial and Error by Robin Newman - Caroline Starr Rose
age range: 7-11format: chapter bookRobin Newman’s website [A] great book about justice, clever thinking, and the smallest lawyer you’ll ever meet.–Children’s Bookshelf Behold! A new illustrated chapte...
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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Trial and Error @crestonbooks.bsky.social Booth 701 #NCSS2025 youtu.be/zsxA1NCO_UQ?...
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Book Review: Trial and Error
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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Come see us at #NCSS2025 Booth 701 and chuckle over TRIAL AND ERROR by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social and Deborah Zemke! Law was never this fun!
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
HUGE THANKS to the @thenorthforker @suffolktimes for including TRIAL AND ERROR on your holiday list. 🎁🌲🎅🕎 TRIAL AND ERROR is available at @burtonsbooks in Greenport. WOOHOO! (Not pictured author doing a happy dance.) @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
carolinestarrrose.com/classroom-co... @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social
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Classroom Connections: Trial and Error by Robin Newman - Caroline Starr Rose
age range: 7-11format: chapter bookRobin Newman’s website [A] great book about justice, clever thinking, and the smallest lawyer you’ll ever meet.–Children’s Bookshelf Behold! A new illustrated chapte...
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
What happens when the light is broken and a 🐓crosses the road to get to the other side? Find out in TRIAL AND ERROR. Available in bookstores, libraries, chicken coops, and ant hills EVERWHERE! 🐜 ⚖️ @crestonbooks.bsky.social #graphicnovels #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #lawyers
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Even one small ant can make the world a better place. @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social #lawyers #middlegrade #booksbooksbooks #graphicnovels
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Interested in winning a copy of TRIAL & ERROR? Comment on the TRIAL & ERROR trailer’s premiere page @kidlittv.bsky.social and sign up for the @kidlittv.bsky.social newsletter. That's it! Link is below 👇 www.kidlit.tv/BookTrailerP... Good luck! 🤞 @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social
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Book Trailer PREMIERE! TRIAL AND ERROR - KidLit TV
KidLit TV is honored to PREMIERE the Book Trailer for TRIAL AND ERROR written by Robin Newman & illustrated by... Read more »
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
TODAY!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Want to win a FREE copy of TRIAL AND ERROR? Simply comment on the book trailer’s premiere page at @kidlittv.bsky.social & sign up for the @kidlittv.bsky.social newsletter. Link is below 👇👇👇 www.kidlit.tv/BookTrailerP... Good luck! 🤞 @juliegribble.bsky.social @crestonbooks.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for your aspiring lawyer & ant enthusiast, on Monday I'm popping by my favorite bookstore in San Francisco, Book Passage, to drop off swag & sign copies of TRIAL AND ERROR. Can't wait!!!! ⚖️🐜 @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
This Saturday! Please come by, grab a book (or two or three) and some uber-cool ant-as-tic, lawyerly swag! Yes, that is a thing! @crestonbooks.bsky.social
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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Love this @crestonbooks.bsky.social #GN by the iniimitable team of @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social & Deborah Zemke
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Interested in adding a little magic to your school's book club? Invite an author! 🖌📚Nothing gives me greater joy than speaking to students about reading and writing. @crestonbooks.bsky.social @hownowbooking.bsky.social #bookclubs #schoolbookclubs
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
What's Sawyer to do when her client, Mr. Piggles, complains that his twin brother and pen-mate, Oinky, is the worst kind of hog? Find out in TRIAL AND ERROR. Available in ant hills, pig pens, libraries & bookstores EVERYWHERE! #problemsolving #conflictresolution @crestonbooks.bsky.social
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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Happy Halloween! 🧙‍♀️🎃
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