Ann McCallum Staats
@annmsbooks.bsky.social
Writer, thinker, curious about the world
Oooo, here's another fun activity for kids. Oct. 11 seems far away now, but mark your calendar. @fallforthebook.bsky.social has loads of excitement for everyone. I'm thrilled to be part of it! Stay tuned for more info soon.
August 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Oooo, here's another fun activity for kids. Oct. 11 seems far away now, but mark your calendar. @fallforthebook.bsky.social has loads of excitement for everyone. I'm thrilled to be part of it! Stay tuned for more info soon.
I always, always do educator guides. As a former teacher, I know how much educators appreciate them. And, wow, teaching is an incredibly hectic job!
How do #authors create educator guides? Check out my guest blog post with @annmsbooks.bsky.social with tips.
Also, there's a #giveaway! Click here:
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#BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books
Also, there's a #giveaway! Click here:
www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display...?
#BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books
June 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I always, always do educator guides. As a former teacher, I know how much educators appreciate them. And, wow, teaching is an incredibly hectic job!
Thank you @deborahkalb.bsky.social for this fun chance to talk about PLANT-tastic plants! When I first started out on this topic, I had NO idea that I was going to become such a plant lover convert! Has that ever happened to anyone else?
Q&A with Ann McCallum Staats about her new children's book, FANTASTIC FLORA.
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June 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Thank you @deborahkalb.bsky.social for this fun chance to talk about PLANT-tastic plants! When I first started out on this topic, I had NO idea that I was going to become such a plant lover convert! Has that ever happened to anyone else?
I love this adorable shop. And, how fun is it to poke around in a plant and gift shop?
June 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I love this adorable shop. And, how fun is it to poke around in a plant and gift shop?
What do you really know about plants? Come to the US Botanic Garden to find out! (real samples and fun swag).
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#WashingtonDCEvents #BotanicGarden #PlantLovers #PlantFacts #USBotanicGarden #FamilyFunDC #LearnWithPlants #annmcallumbooks #thingstodowithkids
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#WashingtonDCEvents #BotanicGarden #PlantLovers #PlantFacts #USBotanicGarden #FamilyFunDC #LearnWithPlants #annmcallumbooks #thingstodowithkids
May 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
What do you really know about plants? Come to the US Botanic Garden to find out! (real samples and fun swag).
usbg.swoogo.com/Be-LEAF-It-o...
#WashingtonDCEvents #BotanicGarden #PlantLovers #PlantFacts #USBotanicGarden #FamilyFunDC #LearnWithPlants #annmcallumbooks #thingstodowithkids
usbg.swoogo.com/Be-LEAF-It-o...
#WashingtonDCEvents #BotanicGarden #PlantLovers #PlantFacts #USBotanicGarden #FamilyFunDC #LearnWithPlants #annmcallumbooks #thingstodowithkids
Thank you for posting, Beth! My book comes out in less than two weeks. The writing and researching of it was challenging but amazing. What an honor to have a book coming out on May 20!
How do you hook a reader? "Crafting an Enticing Opening in Nonfiction" by Ann McCallum Staats
Check out the post and get in on the #GIVEAWAY for FANTASTIC FLORA!!
#plants #educatorguide @edusky.bsky.social
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Check out the post and get in on the #GIVEAWAY for FANTASTIC FLORA!!
#plants #educatorguide @edusky.bsky.social
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Behind the Scenes: “Crafting an Enticing Opening in Nonfiction” by Ann McCallum Staats
Ah, the HOOK! How can you grab the readers’ attention? Snag their interest? And pull them in to read your work? Hooks are key, but sometimes hard to come up with. Take a read through Ann McCa…
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May 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Thank you for posting, Beth! My book comes out in less than two weeks. The writing and researching of it was challenging but amazing. What an honor to have a book coming out on May 20!
Now, a place where it's all organized! Check out books, how to sign up for a program--virtual or in-person--and of course, awesome news. Here's the website address: annmccallumbooks.com See you there!
March 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Now, a place where it's all organized! Check out books, how to sign up for a program--virtual or in-person--and of course, awesome news. Here's the website address: annmccallumbooks.com See you there!
Just in.. a review from Kirkus. Thank you!! Find the full review here: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
#Plantlovers #LearnwithPlants #FantasticFlora #Annmccallumbooks #Kidsandplants #Plantbooksforkids
#Plantlovers #LearnwithPlants #FantasticFlora #Annmccallumbooks #Kidsandplants #Plantbooksforkids
FANTASTIC FLORA | Kirkus Reviews
Say hello to some peculiar plants.
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March 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Just in.. a review from Kirkus. Thank you!! Find the full review here: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
#Plantlovers #LearnwithPlants #FantasticFlora #Annmccallumbooks #Kidsandplants #Plantbooksforkids
#Plantlovers #LearnwithPlants #FantasticFlora #Annmccallumbooks #Kidsandplants #Plantbooksforkids
I hope you'll join me at the U.S. Botanic Garden on May 30 at 3:00 p.m. I'll be sharing Be-LEAF it or Not: Unearthing Plant Truths, an on-site drop-in family program. All are welcome! Check out details at usbg.swoogo.com/Be-LEAF-It-o...
#plantbooks #plantfun #fantasticflora
#plantbooks #plantfun #fantasticflora
March 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I hope you'll join me at the U.S. Botanic Garden on May 30 at 3:00 p.m. I'll be sharing Be-LEAF it or Not: Unearthing Plant Truths, an on-site drop-in family program. All are welcome! Check out details at usbg.swoogo.com/Be-LEAF-It-o...
#plantbooks #plantfun #fantasticflora
#plantbooks #plantfun #fantasticflora
Thank you Katie Narita and Chalk&Ink for the fun podcast. If you have some time on a walk or in your car, here's the link to the podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/1335571/epis...
Exposing the Root of Nonfiction with Ann McCallum Staats - Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach
Ann McCallum exposes the root of nonfiction in this episode. Ann has tons of tips for you including how to find a nonfiction structure that highlights your passions, how to craft enticing sidebars, an...
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March 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Thank you Katie Narita and Chalk&Ink for the fun podcast. If you have some time on a walk or in your car, here's the link to the podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/1335571/epis...
Thank you @fairfaxlibrary and the anonymous patrons who have already put a hold on this book two months ahead of its release! You made my day. :)
#nonfiction #plants #plantsforkids #kidsbooks
#nonfiction #plants #plantsforkids #kidsbooks
March 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thank you @fairfaxlibrary and the anonymous patrons who have already put a hold on this book two months ahead of its release! You made my day. :)
#nonfiction #plants #plantsforkids #kidsbooks
#nonfiction #plants #plantsforkids #kidsbooks
So thrilled to have my post included in @nerdy_bookclub 's post today. And what a joy to 'dig' into these wonderful books for spring! See the post here: tinyurl.com/eus233a8
March 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
So thrilled to have my post included in @nerdy_bookclub 's post today. And what a joy to 'dig' into these wonderful books for spring! See the post here: tinyurl.com/eus233a8
Happy first day of spring. Time to think about plants! Fantastic Flora coming soon (preorders available). The flowers are from our yard and are here already. #plantsforkids #plantbooks #Fantasticflora #newkidsbooks
March 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Happy first day of spring. Time to think about plants! Fantastic Flora coming soon (preorders available). The flowers are from our yard and are here already. #plantsforkids #plantbooks #Fantasticflora #newkidsbooks
The first review has rolled in. Thank you, Booklist! @candlewickpress.bsky.social
#fantasticflora #kidsplants #stemforkids #plantsforkids
#fantasticflora #kidsplants #stemforkids #plantsforkids
March 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The first review has rolled in. Thank you, Booklist! @candlewickpress.bsky.social
#fantasticflora #kidsplants #stemforkids #plantsforkids
#fantasticflora #kidsplants #stemforkids #plantsforkids
I don't know about you, but I plan to celebrate the joy of reading this week (hopefully every week!).
March 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I don't know about you, but I plan to celebrate the joy of reading this week (hopefully every week!).
Thanks for the shout-out. I'm getting pretty excited. And besides, I'd rather think about spring and plants at this point versus winter!
Coming May 20th. It’s big, bad, and smelly and I love it! 🪴 ☠️ @annmsbooks.bsky.social #zoeingram
February 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Thanks for the shout-out. I'm getting pretty excited. And besides, I'd rather think about spring and plants at this point versus winter!
I love this book!
Join me in celebrating Mary Boone's beautiful new #PB, Pedal Pusher: How One Woman’s Bicycle Adventure Helped Change the World, illus by the talented @lisa.anchin
Pub by @henryholtbooks.bsky.social
Creative Point of View #uGROnews
#kidlit #PB #PBbio #biking
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Pub by @henryholtbooks.bsky.social
Creative Point of View #uGROnews
#kidlit #PB #PBbio #biking
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February 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I love this book!
What is it about those little orange banners that make me go WOW!!?
February 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What is it about those little orange banners that make me go WOW!!?
When I was given this advanced copy, I realized why I enjoy reading so much. A beautiful, lyrical book that is as fun to read as it is heartwarming. Characters find joy in the types of books they read along with where and when they decide to open a book. A celebration of the written word!
February 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
When I was given this advanced copy, I realized why I enjoy reading so much. A beautiful, lyrical book that is as fun to read as it is heartwarming. Characters find joy in the types of books they read along with where and when they decide to open a book. A celebration of the written word!
Great deal on this week! All preorders at B&N are 25% off! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantastic-... @candlewickpress.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Great deal on this week! All preorders at B&N are 25% off! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fantastic-... @candlewickpress.bsky.social
This year, World Read Aloud Day is Feb. 5. Authors donate their time to come into schools virtually to share the joy of reading. Here's the link for free downloads, info, etc. www.litworld.org/worldreadalo.... Also, a list of participating authors is at docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
December 22, 2024 at 1:20 PM
This year, World Read Aloud Day is Feb. 5. Authors donate their time to come into schools virtually to share the joy of reading. Here's the link for free downloads, info, etc. www.litworld.org/worldreadalo.... Also, a list of participating authors is at docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
@skypitch.bsky.social DOING HER PART (nf, pb) In 1905, workers finished installing the first telephone service in Killeen, Texas. Born that same year, Oveta Culp Hobby came to be nicknamed “Miss Spark-plug.” Energetic and bright, she grew up to ignite change during some of the world’s darkest days.
October 24, 2024 at 2:13 PM
@skypitch.bsky.social DOING HER PART (nf, pb) In 1905, workers finished installing the first telephone service in Killeen, Texas. Born that same year, Oveta Culp Hobby came to be nicknamed “Miss Spark-plug.” Energetic and bright, she grew up to ignite change during some of the world’s darkest days.
Ooooo, so excited to share the cover to FANTASTIC FLORA: THE WORLD'S BIGGEST, BADDEST, AND SMELLIEST PLANTS. Pre-sale on now... Releasing this spring and canNOT wait!
September 10, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Ooooo, so excited to share the cover to FANTASTIC FLORA: THE WORLD'S BIGGEST, BADDEST, AND SMELLIEST PLANTS. Pre-sale on now... Releasing this spring and canNOT wait!
Fun at Reston Founders Day with @amstephens_ and @joanwaites. If I look cold it's because it WAS cold. Maybe the last of winter weather??
April 7, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Fun at Reston Founders Day with @amstephens_ and @joanwaites. If I look cold it's because it WAS cold. Maybe the last of winter weather??
The life of an author...
March 20, 2024 at 2:40 PM
The life of an author...