Buffy Silverman
@buffysilverman.bsky.social
Author of nonfiction and poetry books for kids, lover of nature and photography. Check out my new book: STARLIGHT SYMPHONY. Visit me at www.buffysilverman.com
I'm thrilled that STARLIGHT SYMPHONY was nominated for the Charter Oak Children's Book Award! @lernerbooks.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I'm thrilled that STARLIGHT SYMPHONY was nominated for the Charter Oak Children's Book Award! @lernerbooks.bsky.social
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It’s launch day for my new Animal Family STEAM Centers unit for PreK–K! A play-based, sensory rich unit that supports early math, music & movement, & fine motor fun.
Inspired by @buffysilverman.bsky.social’s STARLIGHT SYMPHONY.
#kidlit #STEM #preschool #edusky
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Inspired by @buffysilverman.bsky.social’s STARLIGHT SYMPHONY.
#kidlit #STEM #preschool #edusky
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Animals in Concert: Discovering Animal Families & Sound through STEAM Centers
Inspired by STARLIGHT SYMPHONY by Buffy Silverman, this sensory-rich, animal-themed unit is perfect for PreK–1st.
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August 1, 2025 at 9:55 AM
It’s launch day for my new Animal Family STEAM Centers unit for PreK–K! A play-based, sensory rich unit that supports early math, music & movement, & fine motor fun.
Inspired by @buffysilverman.bsky.social’s STARLIGHT SYMPHONY.
#kidlit #STEM #preschool #edusky
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Inspired by @buffysilverman.bsky.social’s STARLIGHT SYMPHONY.
#kidlit #STEM #preschool #edusky
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Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!
Send an email to your representative to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
action.everylibrary.org/emailhayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Send an email to your representative to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
action.everylibrary.org/emailhayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
SEND AN EMAIL: Tell Congress to Reinstate the Librarian of Congress!
President Trump has crossed another dangerous line by abruptly firing Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress.
action.everylibrary.org
May 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause!
Send an email to your representative to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
action.everylibrary.org/emailhayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Send an email to your representative to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress.
action.everylibrary.org/emailhayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
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Perfect for Earth Day:
@buffysilverman.bsky.social shares a POEM SHARE video of her poem about on of Earth's amazing acrobats! www.poetryboost.com/2025/04/buff... @ncte.org #kidlit #poetry #PoetryMonth
#NationalPoetryMonth
@buffysilverman.bsky.social shares a POEM SHARE video of her poem about on of Earth's amazing acrobats! www.poetryboost.com/2025/04/buff... @ncte.org #kidlit #poetry #PoetryMonth
#NationalPoetryMonth
April 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Perfect for Earth Day:
@buffysilverman.bsky.social shares a POEM SHARE video of her poem about on of Earth's amazing acrobats! www.poetryboost.com/2025/04/buff... @ncte.org #kidlit #poetry #PoetryMonth
#NationalPoetryMonth
@buffysilverman.bsky.social shares a POEM SHARE video of her poem about on of Earth's amazing acrobats! www.poetryboost.com/2025/04/buff... @ncte.org #kidlit #poetry #PoetryMonth
#NationalPoetryMonth
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Hello one and all! Did you know…a FREE and EASY way to support authors and illustrators is to request their books from your local library! Did I mention…FREE 🤓. #kidlitart #kidlit #libraryrequests
March 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Hello one and all! Did you know…a FREE and EASY way to support authors and illustrators is to request their books from your local library! Did I mention…FREE 🤓. #kidlitart #kidlit #libraryrequests
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The 2025 Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices are here! Congratulations to the fantastic authors and illustrators whose works have been selected!
Check out the full list of amazing books that were selected here: uwmadison.app.box.com/s/suik7hnvv6...
Check out the full list of amazing books that were selected here: uwmadison.app.box.com/s/suik7hnvv6...
February 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The 2025 Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices are here! Congratulations to the fantastic authors and illustrators whose works have been selected!
Check out the full list of amazing books that were selected here: uwmadison.app.box.com/s/suik7hnvv6...
Check out the full list of amazing books that were selected here: uwmadison.app.box.com/s/suik7hnvv6...
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I've been binge-listening a new podcast from @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social
So excellent!
Great episodes already with @buffysilverman.bsky.social @nchurnin.bsky.social @bandersonwriter.bsky.social @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social kerman
So excellent!
Great episodes already with @buffysilverman.bsky.social @nchurnin.bsky.social @bandersonwriter.bsky.social @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social kerman
Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations | Kirsten W. Larson
Ready to take a deep dive into the craft and business of nonfiction kidlit? In Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations, Kirsten W. Larson, author of ”Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book,” chats wit...
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February 22, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I've been binge-listening a new podcast from @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social
So excellent!
Great episodes already with @buffysilverman.bsky.social @nchurnin.bsky.social @bandersonwriter.bsky.social @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social kerman
So excellent!
Great episodes already with @buffysilverman.bsky.social @nchurnin.bsky.social @bandersonwriter.bsky.social @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social kerman
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Here we go! One of my favorite days of the year at school connecting students with authors and illustrators. 📚❤️ @meganefreeman.bsky.social @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @joshcleland.bsky.social @jacobgrantbooks.bsky.social #wrad #worldreadaloudday
February 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Here we go! One of my favorite days of the year at school connecting students with authors and illustrators. 📚❤️ @meganefreeman.bsky.social @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @joshcleland.bsky.social @jacobgrantbooks.bsky.social #wrad #worldreadaloudday
There's nothing more hopeful than spending a day speaking to kiddos. I had a great time sharing STARLIGHT SYMPHONY and answering questions with kids in New Jersey, Illinois, New Mexico, Michigan, Colorado, Northern New York, Long Island, and Maryland. Happy World Read Aloud Day!
#kidlit #WRAD
#kidlit #WRAD
February 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
So grateful that STARLIGHT SYMPHONY is on @fuse8.bsky.social 's Fabulous Photography and Readaloud lists!!
#kidlit
#kidlit
Day 12: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Fabulous Photography. I LOVE photography. It's the great unsung, untapped genre of children's books and is vastly deserving of more attention. 2024 had some true beauties and we're going to experience them right now! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/12/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Fabulous Photography Books for Kids
I LOVE photography. I feel it's the great unsung, untapped genre of children's books and is vastly deserving of more attention. 2024 had some true photographic beauties and we're going to experience t...
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December 12, 2024 at 4:50 PM
So grateful that STARLIGHT SYMPHONY is on @fuse8.bsky.social 's Fabulous Photography and Readaloud lists!!
#kidlit
#kidlit
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Get ready for a roaring good time as we explore animal communication on #LitLinks 🦉Discover 3 easy ways to introduce onomatopoeia to your students thru engaging sound walks & stories
🐾 patriciamnewman.com?p=12374
#edusky @buffysilverman.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#sciencekids
🐾 patriciamnewman.com?p=12374
#edusky @buffysilverman.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#sciencekids
LitLinks: 3 easy ways to use animals to introduce onomatopoeia - Patricia Newman
Explain to your students that you will be reading a book that uses words to describe different animal sounds, represented by onomatopoeia.
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December 4, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Get ready for a roaring good time as we explore animal communication on #LitLinks 🦉Discover 3 easy ways to introduce onomatopoeia to your students thru engaging sound walks & stories
🐾 patriciamnewman.com?p=12374
#edusky @buffysilverman.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#sciencekids
🐾 patriciamnewman.com?p=12374
#edusky @buffysilverman.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#sciencekids
#Teachers -- here are some ideas for introducing onomatopoeia to students and including it in their writing. Thanks to @patricianewman.bsky.social for having me on LitLinks today!
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-3-e...
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
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@lernerbooks.bsky.social
LitLinks: 3 easy ways to use animals to introduce onomatopoeia - Patricia Newman
Explain to your students that you will be reading a book that uses words to describe different animal sounds, represented by onomatopoeia.
www.patriciamnewman.com
December 4, 2024 at 3:46 PM
#Teachers -- here are some ideas for introducing onomatopoeia to students and including it in their writing. Thanks to @patricianewman.bsky.social for having me on LitLinks today!
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-3-e...
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-3-e...
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
Hooray, hooray! Thank you to Betsy Bird for including Starlight Symphony on her picture book readaloud list!!
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Picture Book Readalouds
Today, we celebrate the books that can enrapture in mere moments thanks to the power of words and images (and your own vocal chords) alone.
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December 2, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Hooray, hooray! Thank you to Betsy Bird for including Starlight Symphony on her picture book readaloud list!!
afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/02/3...
afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/02/3...
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Eee-oh-lay! Oong-KA-chunk! Absolutely delighted to see STARLIGHT SYMPHONY by @buffysilverman.bsky.social on Betsy's Best Picture Book Readaloud list!
Day Two: 31 Days, 31 Lists - Best 2024 Picture Book Readalouds. Today, we celebrate the books that can enrapture in mere moments thanks to the power of words and images (and your own vocal chords) alone. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/02/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Picture Book Readalouds
Today, we celebrate the books that can enrapture in mere moments thanks to the power of words and images (and your own vocal chords) alone.
afuse8production.slj.com
December 2, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Eee-oh-lay! Oong-KA-chunk! Absolutely delighted to see STARLIGHT SYMPHONY by @buffysilverman.bsky.social on Betsy's Best Picture Book Readaloud list!
I'm participating in #WRAD again this year and have a few spots left in my schedule. Interested? Sign up here:
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December 1, 2024 at 9:55 PM
I'm participating in #WRAD again this year and have a few spots left in my schedule. Interested? Sign up here:
www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45AD...
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Come take a listen to my conversation with Kirsten about writing nonfiction poetry!
Podcast Episode 3: Writing Nonfiction Poetry with Buffy Silverman
Podcast Episode 3: Writing Nonfiction Poetry with Buffy Silverman
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November 12, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Come take a listen to my conversation with Kirsten about writing nonfiction poetry!
It's a perfect day in Michigan to go outside and enjoy some autumn splendor. And here are some picture book recommendations (including ON A GOLD-BLOOMING DAY) for sharing the season: orangemarmaladebooks.com/2024/10/14/f...
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
five for autumn’s splendors
Autumn is my favorite season. Being a northern girl, I feel happiest when the temperatures start dropping and the mornings get frosty. Today’s books are warm with autumnal colors and pleasures and …
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October 19, 2024 at 3:21 PM
It's a perfect day in Michigan to go outside and enjoy some autumn splendor. And here are some picture book recommendations (including ON A GOLD-BLOOMING DAY) for sharing the season: orangemarmaladebooks.com/2024/10/14/f...
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
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Hooray for STEAMTeam STEAM-themed new books!
October 15, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Hooray for STEAMTeam STEAM-themed new books!
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A wonderful new book swimming into the world today!
October 15, 2024 at 2:38 PM
A wonderful new book swimming into the world today!
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Happy book birthday to CHOMP! and KEYSTONE SPECIES!
October 15, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Happy book birthday to CHOMP! and KEYSTONE SPECIES!
Thanks to Sue Heavenrich for featuring STARLIGHT SYMPHONY on her blog, Archimedes Notebook!
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Sounds of the Night
I love to leave my window open at night – even if just a tiny bit – to let the night sounds in. Some nights I hear owls hooting and coyotes ...
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October 4, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Thanks to Sue Heavenrich for featuring STARLIGHT SYMPHONY on her blog, Archimedes Notebook!
archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com/2024/10/soun...
archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com/2024/10/soun...
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Discover 4 creative @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors & their stunning #STEM September books. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @shreevebooks.bsky.social NortonYR @lauriethompson.bsky.social Worthy Kids @buffysilverman.bsky.social Millbrook Press @meganclendenan.bsky.social Orca Books
September 18, 2024 at 7:01 AM
Discover 4 creative @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors & their stunning #STEM September books. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @shreevebooks.bsky.social NortonYR @lauriethompson.bsky.social Worthy Kids @buffysilverman.bsky.social Millbrook Press @meganclendenan.bsky.social Orca Books
Enter a #bookgiveaway of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY! Listen to my interview with @tonnyef.bsky.social and leave a comment.
www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/starl...
Thanks to LernerBooks for the book donation!
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/starl...
Thanks to LernerBooks for the book donation!
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
STARLIGHT SYMPHONY by Buffy Silverman
If you're a nature-lover, a musician, a music-teacher, a reader, an author, a photographer you are going to want to listen in on this conversation with Buffy! It's a perfect blend of music, nature...
www.tonnyefletcher.com
September 16, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Enter a #bookgiveaway of STARLIGHT SYMPHONY! Listen to my interview with @tonnyef.bsky.social and leave a comment.
www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/starl...
Thanks to LernerBooks for the book donation!
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
www.tonnyefletcher.com/pbjamz/starl...
Thanks to LernerBooks for the book donation!
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
Happy Birthday to STARLIGHT SYMPHONY! I'm grateful to celebrate with my SCBWIMichigan friends.
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@lernerbooks.bsky.social
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@lernerbooks.bsky.social
Book Birthday Blog with Buffy Silverman
Welcome to SCBWI-MI's Book Birthday Blog! Where we celebrate new books from Michigan's authors, illustrators and translators. Congratula...
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September 10, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Happy Birthday to STARLIGHT SYMPHONY! I'm grateful to celebrate with my SCBWIMichigan friends.
scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/book...
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2024/09/book...
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@lernerbooks.bsky.social