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Carol Hinz
@carolhinz.bsky.social
Children's book editor, knitter, baker, erstwhile ballerina. Wrangler of two no longer small children. (she/her)
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This is so lovely :') I know lots of US WWII veterans brought Japanese swords as souvenirs, almost all of them obtained through shady means. Thinking about one being returned nurtures the heart ♥
November 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In honor of Veterans Day, here's a beautiful article about how a Japanese sword from WWII ultimately fostered friendship and peace, as told in RETURNING THE SWORD by Caren Stelson and Amanda Yoshida: rootrivercurrent.org/returning-th...
Returning the Sword: New Book Chronicles Local Man’s Gift to Japanese Family - Root River Current
Minnesota author Caren Stelson's latest picture book focuses on the story of a Lanesboro man's efforts to reconnect a World War II souvenir with its rightful owner in Japan.
rootrivercurrent.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A spectacular review for a spectacular book by @jilanne.bsky.social and Khoa Le! 🌟
When I read the full review of THE OCEAN'S HEART I cried (tears of joy)...Okay, I'm still crying. The reviewer connected with this book on every level. I hope other readers will, too. ❤️@steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social #Edusky #Skybrarians #kidlit
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Join author Calvin Alexander Ramsey for an event at Tompkins Square Library, Wednesday, November 12th at 3:30pm! There will be a reading of his new book THE LIBRARY IN THE WOODS followed by a fun activity.
#NewYorkPublicLibrary #authorevent
www.nypl.org/events/progr...
Author Talk with Calvin Ramsey
Join us for a very special author talk with Calvin Ramsey! In this program, we'll be discussing Calvin's book "The Library in the Woods". Then we'll have time to ask questions and do a fun activity.
www.nypl.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Just a spectacular article about Kirbi Fagan's journey creating and launching THE BIG EMPTY! A great example of how a creator's emotional connection with a topic can shape their work.
"The story approaches conservation by highlighting extraordinary resilience instead of an impossible mission, inviting readers to find that same resilience in themselves." Author/illustrator Kirbi Fagan shares her new picture book THE BIG EMPTY with Rapid Growth.
rapidgrowthmedia.com/illustrator-...
Illustrator debuts uplifting children’s nature story celebrating resilience – Rapid Growth
KCAD alumna Kirbi Fagan releases The Big Empty, a lyrical picture book aimed at inspiring children to embrace hope and environmental partnership. KCAD alumna Kirbi Fagan releases The Big Empty, a lyri...
rapidgrowthmedia.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Happiest of book birthdays to two picture books I adore! LIFTOFF! by @ninacrews.bsky.social and REVOLUTIONS ARE MADE OF LOVE by @sunyungshin.bsky.social, Mélina Mangal, and Leslie Barlow. 🎉📚🎉
November 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
So delighted to celebrate this wonderful book!! 🎉
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
November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
So beautiful to celebrate REVOLUTIONS ARE MADE OF LOVE with an event at Leslie Barlow's studio and all of the paintings surrounding us!

Congrats to @sunyungshin.bsky.social, Mélina Mangal, and Leslie on this incredible book that was years in the making!!
October 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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This is a brilliant new picture book, by @sunyungshin.bsky.social and Melina Mangal. Illustrated by the super talented Leslie Barlow! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Don’t miss it, or the launch at @loftliterarycenter.bsky.social tomorrow.
Twin Cities writers, illustrator share story of James and Grace Lee Boggs with young readers
James Boggs was a Black union organizer in Detroit and Grace Lee Boggs was a Chinese-American philosopher. When they got married in 1954, their interracial relationship was illegal in parts of the cou...
www.mprnews.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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@jessicafgwrites.bsky.social shares a creepy browseable nonfiction picture book about animal behaviors. Get ready to be amazed and horrified this Halloween season and every season. Get tips on research and writing nonfiction, too.
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/10/so-r...
So Rude: Animals Behaving Badly! Book Chat and Review with Jessica Fries-Gaither by Kathy Halsey
It’s always a treat when an author friend has a new book drop and wants to share it with the GROG. This week’s treat from Jessica Fries-Gait...
groggorg.blogspot.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Well here is something wonderful! Check out the full blog post for some great photos as well.
October 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Hooray! Thrilled to see THE BLACK MAMBAS by @kellycrull.bsky.social on this list alongside @lernerbooks.bsky.social titles THE PECAN SHELLER by Lupe Ruiz-Flores and I'M A DUMBO OCTOPUS by @annelambelet.bsky.social! 🎉
October 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Delighted to learn a new word today: skeuomorph. As @merriam-webster.com tells me, it is an ornament or design representing a utensil or implement.
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Looking for a fun way to boost public speaking skills?
In this new #LitLinks lesson, kids can learn to express viewpoints, argue persuasively, & understand sharks' importance to ocean ecosystems
🦈 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13048

@steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky
October 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This is a really lovely Q&A!
October 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Registration is open!
Sign up now for Nonfiction November—a month of free weekly read-alouds with inspiring true stories for your classroom or library.

First video drops in November!
qrly.me/24luw

#NonfictionNovember #LernerBooks #ReadAloud
October 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Thrilled by the first review for A HOME ON THE PAGE by @kaokaliayang.bsky.social and Seo Kim! Kirkus calls it, "A resonating, inspiring story that encourages creative resilience and strength." 💕

Full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
A HOME ON THE PAGE | Kirkus Reviews
After a shattering racist incident, a Hmong American girl defines her own sense of home.
www.kirkusreviews.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
www.manuscriptwishlist.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Also happy book birthday to two fab science-themed photo books!

SO RUDE! is great for younger kids and DINOSAUR SECRETS REVEALED! is excellent for middle grade. Both of these books have received starred reviews from School Library Journal!!
October 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Happy book birthday to three amazing picture books!

We have big sagebrush (a vitally important plant); World War II, peace, and reconciliation; and a big rig delivering toys. All nonfiction, and all utterly different. (Though all with fab back matter, of course!)
October 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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This is very bad.
October 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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🌊 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
September 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Josée Bisaillon’s newest illustrated nonfiction picture book is here!

Rewriting the Rules: Illustrated by @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, written by @drzathome.bsky.social, and published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social.

morgangaynin.com/project/rewr...

#kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #STEMbooks
September 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM