Christine Van Zandt, MIGHTY MODELS series, LEVER, 2025
@christinevanzandt.bsky.social
Author of the JLG gold-standard book HOT DOG! THE HISTORY OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE SAUSAGE (2026) and award-winning MILKWEED FOR MONARCHS. Freelance editor/coach at Write for Success.
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Thank you, @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social, for choosing our book as a Gold Standard selection! Steven Salerno’s art = a doggone funny way for kids to learn some history about a favorite food. Preorders available wherever books are sold.
@macmillanlib.bsky.social #hotdog #teachers #librarians #dachshund
@macmillanlib.bsky.social #hotdog #teachers #librarians #dachshund
Soup's on! Free, downloadable content: lesson plan w/ ELA, history-social science + more at www.moniritchie.com/misomagicres....
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#teacherstuesdays #educators #teachers #homeschool #elementaryschool #picturebook #misomagic #miso #japan #misosoup
@bookthreader.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social
#teacherstuesdays #educators #teachers #homeschool #elementaryschool #picturebook #misomagic #miso #japan #misosoup
November 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Soup's on! Free, downloadable content: lesson plan w/ ELA, history-social science + more at www.moniritchie.com/misomagicres....
@bookthreader.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social
#teacherstuesdays #educators #teachers #homeschool #elementaryschool #picturebook #misomagic #miso #japan #misosoup
@bookthreader.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social
#teacherstuesdays #educators #teachers #homeschool #elementaryschool #picturebook #misomagic #miso #japan #misosoup
Check out this ongoing column for tips about writing, querying, and the book publishing business overall. #writingcommunity #amediting #kidslit #kidsbooks #writingtips
Ask an Editor with @christinevanzandt.bsky.social on this week's Kite Tales blog. #kidlit #amwriting #publishing
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Ask an Editor: What to Submit for an Agent Critique
“Ask an Editor” is a forum wherein SCBWI members submit questions that are answered quarterly as part of our Kite Tales blog. Hi Christine – I landed a critique from my dream agent at an …
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November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Check out this ongoing column for tips about writing, querying, and the book publishing business overall. #writingcommunity #amediting #kidslit #kidsbooks #writingtips
Thank you, @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social, for choosing our book as a Gold Standard selection! Steven Salerno’s art = a doggone funny way for kids to learn some history about a favorite food. Preorders available wherever books are sold.
@macmillanlib.bsky.social #hotdog #teachers #librarians #dachshund
@macmillanlib.bsky.social #hotdog #teachers #librarians #dachshund
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thank you, @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social, for choosing our book as a Gold Standard selection! Steven Salerno’s art = a doggone funny way for kids to learn some history about a favorite food. Preorders available wherever books are sold.
@macmillanlib.bsky.social #hotdog #teachers #librarians #dachshund
@macmillanlib.bsky.social #hotdog #teachers #librarians #dachshund
Tomorrow I'll share my passion for helping monarch caterpillars and butterflies via my #milkweedformonarchs #nonfiction #picturebook by @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social. I'll be receiving the Excellence in Nonfiction Award from the Children's Literature Council of Southern California (CLCSC). #milkweed
October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Tomorrow I'll share my passion for helping monarch caterpillars and butterflies via my #milkweedformonarchs #nonfiction #picturebook by @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social. I'll be receiving the Excellence in Nonfiction Award from the Children's Literature Council of Southern California (CLCSC). #milkweed
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We had almost 200 pitches at last year's pitch event and 80 requests from agents, editors, and publishers, so get ready for our 2025 pitch event this October: kidlitgn.com/2025/06/20/k...
#kidlitgn #kidlit #pitchevent #graphicnovels
#kidlitgn #kidlit #pitchevent #graphicnovels
a cartoon of a girl riding a broom with seagulls in the background
ALT: a cartoon of a girl riding a broom with seagulls in the background
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July 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We had almost 200 pitches at last year's pitch event and 80 requests from agents, editors, and publishers, so get ready for our 2025 pitch event this October: kidlitgn.com/2025/06/20/k...
#kidlitgn #kidlit #pitchevent #graphicnovels
#kidlitgn #kidlit #pitchevent #graphicnovels
Reposted by Christine Van Zandt, MIGHTY MODELS series, LEVER, 2025
Cover reveal! My First Day Fishing by
Will Millard, illustrated by Joanna Lisowiec and with a foreword by Jeremy Wade will be out on 9 May. Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/3x18hNn
Will Millard, illustrated by Joanna Lisowiec and with a foreword by Jeremy Wade will be out on 9 May. Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/3x18hNn
April 11, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Cover reveal! My First Day Fishing by
Will Millard, illustrated by Joanna Lisowiec and with a foreword by Jeremy Wade will be out on 9 May. Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/3x18hNn
Will Millard, illustrated by Joanna Lisowiec and with a foreword by Jeremy Wade will be out on 9 May. Pre-order your copy here: bit.ly/3x18hNn
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It’s a book birthday #giveaway!
TOMATOES ON TRIAL: The Fruit V. Vegetable Showdown hits shelves today, and I’ll choose FIVE winners of free copies on Friday, 8/15. (U.S. entries only.)
To enter, by sharing the image of your choice, tag and follow @lindsayhmetcalf. LET THE FOOD FIGHT BEGIN!!!!!
TOMATOES ON TRIAL: The Fruit V. Vegetable Showdown hits shelves today, and I’ll choose FIVE winners of free copies on Friday, 8/15. (U.S. entries only.)
To enter, by sharing the image of your choice, tag and follow @lindsayhmetcalf. LET THE FOOD FIGHT BEGIN!!!!!
August 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It’s a book birthday #giveaway!
TOMATOES ON TRIAL: The Fruit V. Vegetable Showdown hits shelves today, and I’ll choose FIVE winners of free copies on Friday, 8/15. (U.S. entries only.)
To enter, by sharing the image of your choice, tag and follow @lindsayhmetcalf. LET THE FOOD FIGHT BEGIN!!!!!
TOMATOES ON TRIAL: The Fruit V. Vegetable Showdown hits shelves today, and I’ll choose FIVE winners of free copies on Friday, 8/15. (U.S. entries only.)
To enter, by sharing the image of your choice, tag and follow @lindsayhmetcalf. LET THE FOOD FIGHT BEGIN!!!!!
On 8/7 #ProfessionalEngineersDay honors #engineers like #EmmaLilianTodd. @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social. @tracysubisak.bsky.social @marciecolleen.bsky.social #teacherstuesdays #educatorguide #teachers #educators #inventors #STEM #womeninengineering #girlpower #aviation @steamteambooks.bsky.social #ELA
August 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Excited to be featured on Teacher Tuesday with @christinevanzandt.bsky.social.
Celebrate this true story about Kerstin Forsberg who saves giant mantas in Peru
A Teach the Hope story inspiring action, not anxiety
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#edusky #greensky @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
Celebrate this true story about Kerstin Forsberg who saves giant mantas in Peru
A Teach the Hope story inspiring action, not anxiety
bit.ly/4ctWczl
#edusky #greensky @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
July 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Excited to be featured on Teacher Tuesday with @christinevanzandt.bsky.social.
Celebrate this true story about Kerstin Forsberg who saves giant mantas in Peru
A Teach the Hope story inspiring action, not anxiety
bit.ly/4ctWczl
#edusky #greensky @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
Celebrate this true story about Kerstin Forsberg who saves giant mantas in Peru
A Teach the Hope story inspiring action, not anxiety
bit.ly/4ctWczl
#edusky #greensky @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
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HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY JINX!
I am so excited to share the shenanigans with readers.
Illustrated by @annasuessbauer.bsky.social
Published by Reycraft Books
Hey, let's play a game! I bet I can say the color on the next page before you. I need to hear you, so say it loud. Ready? . . . Green! . . . JINX!
I am so excited to share the shenanigans with readers.
Illustrated by @annasuessbauer.bsky.social
Published by Reycraft Books
Hey, let's play a game! I bet I can say the color on the next page before you. I need to hear you, so say it loud. Ready? . . . Green! . . . JINX!
May 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY JINX!
I am so excited to share the shenanigans with readers.
Illustrated by @annasuessbauer.bsky.social
Published by Reycraft Books
Hey, let's play a game! I bet I can say the color on the next page before you. I need to hear you, so say it loud. Ready? . . . Green! . . . JINX!
I am so excited to share the shenanigans with readers.
Illustrated by @annasuessbauer.bsky.social
Published by Reycraft Books
Hey, let's play a game! I bet I can say the color on the next page before you. I need to hear you, so say it loud. Ready? . . . Green! . . . JINX!
Thanks for sharing THE LEGENDARY LIFE OF THE LEVER at scbwikitetales.com/2025/05/28/t.... Those fab illustrations are by #LesleyBreen; published by @hachettechildrens.bsky.social. This fun and educational book is available for preorder wherever you like to buy your books.
May 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Thanks for sharing THE LEGENDARY LIFE OF THE LEVER at scbwikitetales.com/2025/05/28/t.... Those fab illustrations are by #LesleyBreen; published by @hachettechildrens.bsky.social. This fun and educational book is available for preorder wherever you like to buy your books.
Q. When can an author or illustrator announce their book deal? A. On the Kite Tales blog at scbwikitetales.com. #amwriting #writingcommunity #writingtips
May 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Q. When can an author or illustrator announce their book deal? A. On the Kite Tales blog at scbwikitetales.com. #amwriting #writingcommunity #writingtips
Thank you for sharing #milkweedformonarchs. @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #monarchs #butterflies #caterpillars #21forthebooks @steamteambooks.bsky.social #STEAM #STEMforkids #kidsbooks
Christine Van Zandt’s lyrical nonfiction picture book MILKWEED FOR MONARCHS is a wonderful resource for young lepidopterists. The rhyming text follows the life of a female Monarch butterfly, while the additional facts add to the depth of learning. melissalewismcdonald.wordpress.com/2025/05/26/a...
All-A-Flutter with Christine Van Zandt
Milkweed for Monarchs cover, written by Christine Van Zandt and illustrated by Alejandra Barajas (Beaming Books, ©2024) As a burgeoning environmentalist, I have become increasingly interested in po…
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May 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Reminder! The Crash Course in Children's Book Publishing--an overview of everything you need to know about the #kidlit world--starts *next week.* This is the only time we plan to offer the course this year. Please spread the word.
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The Crash Course in Children's Book Publishing - Highlights Foundation
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May 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Reminder! The Crash Course in Children's Book Publishing--an overview of everything you need to know about the #kidlit world--starts *next week.* This is the only time we plan to offer the course this year. Please spread the word.
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/the...
www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/the...
Butterflies are here for spring! Pair a book (or dozen) with the arrival of these amazing insects. #butterflies #metamorphosis #migration #insect #lifecycle #springbooks #teachers
Newly Updated!
Butterfly Books for Kids Your Child Will Love
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#ReadYourWorld #butterfly #KidLit #STEM #MonarchButterfly
Butterfly Books for Kids Your Child Will Love
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#ReadYourWorld #butterfly #KidLit #STEM #MonarchButterfly
Butterfly Books for Kids Your Child Will Love - Pragmatic Mom
Does your child love butterflies? Explore these 20 butterfly books for kids, from the metamorphosis of a caterpillar to nonfiction facts.
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May 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Butterflies are here for spring! Pair a book (or dozen) with the arrival of these amazing insects. #butterflies #metamorphosis #migration #insect #lifecycle #springbooks #teachers
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Today is My Book Birthday for The Traveling Taco & 10 Book GIVEAWAY!
buff.ly/FREIdch via @pragmaticmom @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #immigrant #food
buff.ly/FREIdch via @pragmaticmom @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #immigrant #food
Today is My Book Birthday for The Traveling Taco & 10 Book GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom
Today is my book birthday for The Traveling Taco! To celebrate, I’m giving away 10 signed copies! Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to enter! The Traveling Taco by Mia Wenjen, illustrat...
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May 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Today is My Book Birthday for The Traveling Taco & 10 Book GIVEAWAY!
buff.ly/FREIdch via @pragmaticmom @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #immigrant #food
buff.ly/FREIdch via @pragmaticmom @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
#ReadYourWorld #picturebook #giveaway #immigrant #food
Excited to share that MILKWEED FOR MONARCHS has been shortlisted for this prestigious award by @TheNatGen. @BeamingBooksMN @lizaroyceassoc @21fortheBooks @steamteambooks #stembooks #kidsbooks #awards #picturebooks #monarchs #butterflies #metamorphosis #teachers #librarians
April 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Excited to share that MILKWEED FOR MONARCHS has been shortlisted for this prestigious award by @TheNatGen. @BeamingBooksMN @lizaroyceassoc @21fortheBooks @steamteambooks #stembooks #kidsbooks #awards #picturebooks #monarchs #butterflies #metamorphosis #teachers #librarians
My kind of books!
10 Yuck-Inducing Nonfiction Reads for Middle Grade Fans of All Things Gross
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10 Yuck-Inducing Nonfiction Reads for Middle Grade Fans of All Things Gross
From fish farts to how animal poop helps fight the climate crisis, these STEM books will inform and satisfy readers who enjoy supercool titles about the slimy and disgusting.
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April 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
My kind of books!
Big fan of @keilavdawson.bsky.social's books!
April 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Big fan of @keilavdawson.bsky.social's books!
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Need a book for #EarthDay2025? Let me suggest Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story illus @csneal.bsky.social! See my website for free activity guide and SONG!!! It’s gonna be huge! 🎵😂😊
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
April 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Need a book for #EarthDay2025? Let me suggest Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story illus @csneal.bsky.social! See my website for free activity guide and SONG!!! It’s gonna be huge! 🎵😂😊
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
@randomhousekids.bsky.social
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#the100dayproject
Day 58/100
Practicing for the Mud Swamp Junior ballet recital. 🐸🐞
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrations #ballet
Day 58/100
Practicing for the Mud Swamp Junior ballet recital. 🐸🐞
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrations #ballet
April 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#the100dayproject
Day 58/100
Practicing for the Mud Swamp Junior ballet recital. 🐸🐞
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrations #ballet
Day 58/100
Practicing for the Mud Swamp Junior ballet recital. 🐸🐞
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrations #ballet
Reposted by Christine Van Zandt, MIGHTY MODELS series, LEVER, 2025
bunny illustrations in honor of Easter being yesterday! I hope everyone had a nice weekend 🐰✨
#kidlit #illustration #art #cuteanimals
#kidlit #illustration #art #cuteanimals
April 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
bunny illustrations in honor of Easter being yesterday! I hope everyone had a nice weekend 🐰✨
#kidlit #illustration #art #cuteanimals
#kidlit #illustration #art #cuteanimals
Courses for writers and illustrators. #amwriting
This is now one week away! Please spread the word to #kidlit writers and illustrators. Thanks.
Coming up in two weeks: A two-evening workshop with The Highlights Foundation, online, with recordings available to watch later (so no problem if you can't watch live). $59 Pls. repost!
Further details in the alt text, or click this link: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pra...
Further details in the alt text, or click this link: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pra...
March 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Courses for writers and illustrators. #amwriting
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Check it out!
The #PBParty agent/editor/AD showcase opened early this morning and requests are flying! With 55 finalists and 20 in the Illustration Showcase, we'd love to have even more participate.
Everyone may read them & cheer online, but comments are only for requests.
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
Everyone may read them & cheer online, but comments are only for requests.
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
March 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Check it out!
TUE, 4-5pm, 🦋 storytime and presentation: the monarch population is critically low due to lack of milkweed, the only plant their caterpillars can eat. FREE craft/refreshments. #milkweedformonarchs by @BeamingBooksMN #libraryevents #butterflies #milkweed visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/12859978
Milkweed for Monarchs
Join us for a special, butterfly-filled event with the author of Milkweed for Monarchs! This interactive program will bring the fascinating world of monarch butterflies to life. For ages 5 - 12.
visit.lacountylibrary.org
March 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
TUE, 4-5pm, 🦋 storytime and presentation: the monarch population is critically low due to lack of milkweed, the only plant their caterpillars can eat. FREE craft/refreshments. #milkweedformonarchs by @BeamingBooksMN #libraryevents #butterflies #milkweed visit.lacountylibrary.org/event/12859978