Ilene Winokur
@ilenew.bsky.social
Author|#Journey2Belonging|RetiredEducatorVolunteerMentor|Nana|#KidLit|https://www.IleneWinokur.com
Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations!
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
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For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
Donate - Authors Against Book Bans
Thank you for donating to Authors Against Book Bans. Your donation directly supports the freedom to read by powering our work with our partner organizations, bringing the author muscle to the fight to...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
✨ Words matter. They can lift people up or push them out.
In my new 'Journey to Belonging' post, I reflect on how the language used in media can either foster belonging or deepen othering. Together, we can choose words that humanize. 💛
🔗 https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1
#Belonging #Inclusion #WordsMatter
In my new 'Journey to Belonging' post, I reflect on how the language used in media can either foster belonging or deepen othering. Together, we can choose words that humanize. 💛
🔗 https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1
#Belonging #Inclusion #WordsMatter
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
✨ Words matter. They can lift people up or push them out.
In my new 'Journey to Belonging' post, I reflect on how the language used in media can either foster belonging or deepen othering. Together, we can choose words that humanize. 💛
🔗 https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1
#Belonging #Inclusion #WordsMatter
In my new 'Journey to Belonging' post, I reflect on how the language used in media can either foster belonging or deepen othering. Together, we can choose words that humanize. 💛
🔗 https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1
#Belonging #Inclusion #WordsMatter
✨ New on Substack! ✨
“The trance of unworthiness keeps the sweetness of belonging out of reach.” – Tara Brach
My first Substack post launches tomorrow! I’m sharing reflections on self-acceptance, #belonging, and authenticity from my Journey to Belonging.
💌 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1
“The trance of unworthiness keeps the sweetness of belonging out of reach.” – Tara Brach
My first Substack post launches tomorrow! I’m sharing reflections on self-acceptance, #belonging, and authenticity from my Journey to Belonging.
💌 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
✨ New on Substack! ✨
“The trance of unworthiness keeps the sweetness of belonging out of reach.” – Tara Brach
My first Substack post launches tomorrow! I’m sharing reflections on self-acceptance, #belonging, and authenticity from my Journey to Belonging.
💌 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1
“The trance of unworthiness keeps the sweetness of belonging out of reach.” – Tara Brach
My first Substack post launches tomorrow! I’m sharing reflections on self-acceptance, #belonging, and authenticity from my Journey to Belonging.
💌 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1
Mark your calendars! 🗓 My Substack, Journey to Belonging, is set to launch on TOMORROW! Join me as I explore new ideas and spark conversation about belonging and well-being. Subscribe today and let's journey together! 🌍 #substackblog #Belonging #Wellbeing
November 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Mark your calendars! 🗓 My Substack, Journey to Belonging, is set to launch on TOMORROW! Join me as I explore new ideas and spark conversation about belonging and well-being. Subscribe today and let's journey together! 🌍 #substackblog #Belonging #Wellbeing
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Super excited to share THE WISHING FLOWER by @kipalizadeh.net and me at the next Rainbow Connections meetup on Monday, November 10 from 6:30-7:30 pm ET! Register here! tinyurl.com/5n92tr77 🌈 📚 💖 #kidlit #booksky
October 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Super excited to share THE WISHING FLOWER by @kipalizadeh.net and me at the next Rainbow Connections meetup on Monday, November 10 from 6:30-7:30 pm ET! Register here! tinyurl.com/5n92tr77 🌈 📚 💖 #kidlit #booksky
Mark your calendars! 🗓 My Substack, Journey to Belonging, is set to launch on November 10th. Join me as I explore new ideas and spark conversation about belonging and well-being. Subscribe today and let's journey together! 🌍 #substackblog #belonging #Wellbeing
November 6, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Mark your calendars! 🗓 My Substack, Journey to Belonging, is set to launch on November 10th. Join me as I explore new ideas and spark conversation about belonging and well-being. Subscribe today and let's journey together! 🌍 #substackblog #belonging #Wellbeing
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We are looking for kid lit influencers! If you love all things picture books to middle-grade, apply to our Mac Kids Content Creators program at the link! Applications close 10/27/25. bit.ly/MacKidsInflu...
#books #influencers #kidlit #reading
#books #influencers #kidlit #reading
October 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We are looking for kid lit influencers! If you love all things picture books to middle-grade, apply to our Mac Kids Content Creators program at the link! Applications close 10/27/25. bit.ly/MacKidsInflu...
#books #influencers #kidlit #reading
#books #influencers #kidlit #reading
Blue Ellie was a cherished friend to the children in Kakuma.
This term in RME we are looking at themes of refugees and migration. Our class elephant Blue Ellie is an expert on this. Here she is visiting a refugee settlement in Kenya.
October 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Blue Ellie was a cherished friend to the children in Kakuma.
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Debbie knows what she’s talking about! She’s adept at navigating BlueSky
To book creators, bloggers, publishers, educators, others who talk about books: I've compiled a list of tips for talking abt books on Bluesky:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bo...
Thanks to all who contributed via my Community Poll thread (link in resource)! #KidLit #BookSky #EduSky
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Thanks to all who contributed via my Community Poll thread (link in resource)! #KidLit #BookSky #EduSky
Promoting Your Book On Bluesky - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
Promoting Books On Bluesky: Tips and Best Practices BookPromotion_Header-v2_flat800.jpg This resource page is for those on Bluesky who promote books, whether their own books or books by others. While…
publish.obsidian.md
August 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Debbie knows what she’s talking about! She’s adept at navigating BlueSky
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Can your students draw a map of the world from memory? David Smith’s MAPPING THE WORLD BY HEART has helped ages 10 & up tackle what might seem impossible for over 30 years. Available from FableVision Learning: www.fablevisionlearning.com/mappingthewo... @reynoldstlc.bsky.social
Mapping The World By Heart — FableVision Learning
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July 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Can your students draw a map of the world from memory? David Smith’s MAPPING THE WORLD BY HEART has helped ages 10 & up tackle what might seem impossible for over 30 years. Available from FableVision Learning: www.fablevisionlearning.com/mappingthewo... @reynoldstlc.bsky.social
Help NaTakallam Sustain Paid Work for Refugee Professionals chuffed.org/project/help...
Help NaTakallam Sustain Paid Work for Refugee Professionals
NaTakallam — meaning “We Speak” in Arabic — connects refugees and conflict-affected individuals with paid, remote work opportunities in the language sector. As an award-wining, market-based response t...
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July 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Help NaTakallam Sustain Paid Work for Refugee Professionals chuffed.org/project/help...
Mandy's insights stand out.
"I’m tired of watching systems applaud “resilience” while doing nothing to reduce the harm...focusing solely on individual wellness without addressing systemic dysfunction is like giving someone a leaking snorkel instead of pulling them out of the water."
"I’m tired of watching systems applaud “resilience” while doing nothing to reduce the harm...focusing solely on individual wellness without addressing systemic dysfunction is like giving someone a leaking snorkel instead of pulling them out of the water."
New Blog
Beyond Mental Health: The Evolution Toward Human Sustainability
"Human sustainability (is) a common understanding that an organization's responsibility...is to create the opportunity for people to leave an organization as happier (humans)."
www.mandyfroehlich.com/post/beyond-...
Beyond Mental Health: The Evolution Toward Human Sustainability
"Human sustainability (is) a common understanding that an organization's responsibility...is to create the opportunity for people to leave an organization as happier (humans)."
www.mandyfroehlich.com/post/beyond-...
Beyond Mental Health: The Evolution Toward Human Sustainability
If you’ve followed my work for a while, you know that educator mental health has been at the center of almost everything I’ve done. From keynotes and coaching to frameworks and books, I’ve been relent...
www.mandyfroehlich.com
July 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Mandy's insights stand out.
"I’m tired of watching systems applaud “resilience” while doing nothing to reduce the harm...focusing solely on individual wellness without addressing systemic dysfunction is like giving someone a leaking snorkel instead of pulling them out of the water."
"I’m tired of watching systems applaud “resilience” while doing nothing to reduce the harm...focusing solely on individual wellness without addressing systemic dysfunction is like giving someone a leaking snorkel instead of pulling them out of the water."
Reposted by Ilene Winokur
July 17th is Picture Book Palooza, a free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world! Register at slj.com
I will be in the For the Very Young session at 11:05 – 11:55 AM ET talking about LIGHTS AT NIGHT
#kidlit #canlit #picturebooks #librarian #PictureBookPalooza
I will be in the For the Very Young session at 11:05 – 11:55 AM ET talking about LIGHTS AT NIGHT
#kidlit #canlit #picturebooks #librarian #PictureBookPalooza
July 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
July 17th is Picture Book Palooza, a free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world! Register at slj.com
I will be in the For the Very Young session at 11:05 – 11:55 AM ET talking about LIGHTS AT NIGHT
#kidlit #canlit #picturebooks #librarian #PictureBookPalooza
I will be in the For the Very Young session at 11:05 – 11:55 AM ET talking about LIGHTS AT NIGHT
#kidlit #canlit #picturebooks #librarian #PictureBookPalooza
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We're so thrilled to be able to offer all of this.
And yeah, small publishing is hard and this is an *expensive* print run. Please tell people about the book to give us a little room in these last hours. 💜
Plus, truly, all these extras for $1 is absolute ✨magic✨. (Yes, the HUMAN kind!)
And yeah, small publishing is hard and this is an *expensive* print run. Please tell people about the book to give us a little room in these last hours. 💜
Plus, truly, all these extras for $1 is absolute ✨magic✨. (Yes, the HUMAN kind!)
June 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We're so thrilled to be able to offer all of this.
And yeah, small publishing is hard and this is an *expensive* print run. Please tell people about the book to give us a little room in these last hours. 💜
Plus, truly, all these extras for $1 is absolute ✨magic✨. (Yes, the HUMAN kind!)
And yeah, small publishing is hard and this is an *expensive* print run. Please tell people about the book to give us a little room in these last hours. 💜
Plus, truly, all these extras for $1 is absolute ✨magic✨. (Yes, the HUMAN kind!)
Reposted by Ilene Winokur
🔥 The Fire Within: Lessons from defeat that have ignited a passion for learning by Mandy Froehlich
Available here: buff.ly/3rCfPkM
#TheFireWithin #Teachers #MentalHealth #education
#EduSky
#EduMatchAuthors
Available here: buff.ly/3rCfPkM
#TheFireWithin #Teachers #MentalHealth #education
#EduSky
#EduMatchAuthors
June 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🔥 The Fire Within: Lessons from defeat that have ignited a passion for learning by Mandy Froehlich
Available here: buff.ly/3rCfPkM
#TheFireWithin #Teachers #MentalHealth #education
#EduSky
#EduMatchAuthors
Available here: buff.ly/3rCfPkM
#TheFireWithin #Teachers #MentalHealth #education
#EduSky
#EduMatchAuthors
Thinking of you on this first Mother's Day without you. Your legacy of love and compassion lives on. 💖 #ForeverInOurHearts
May 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Thinking of you on this first Mother's Day without you. Your legacy of love and compassion lives on. 💖 #ForeverInOurHearts
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Podcast by @writeitscared.bsky.social on simple ways to build your author platform. It’s never too early!
www.buzzsprout.com/2312242/epis...
#amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying
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#amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying
Building Your Author Platform Without the Overwhelm with Nicole Meier & Gretchen Schaffer of Bookworks.co - The Write It Scared Podcast
Download Your Free Novel Planning Guide Let’s talk about author platforms—and before you groan, I promise this isn’t scary or overwhelming! In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I’m cha...
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May 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Podcast by @writeitscared.bsky.social on simple ways to build your author platform. It’s never too early!
www.buzzsprout.com/2312242/epis...
#amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying
www.buzzsprout.com/2312242/epis...
#amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying
Exploring a lifetime with my mother - did I truly know her? Before she passed, she started penning her memoir. Despite a challenging childhood, she remained resilient. Honoring her final wish to complete the book, I'm diving into her story, uncovering a wealth of insights.
#Feminism #LifeStory
#Feminism #LifeStory
March 15, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Exploring a lifetime with my mother - did I truly know her? Before she passed, she started penning her memoir. Despite a challenging childhood, she remained resilient. Honoring her final wish to complete the book, I'm diving into her story, uncovering a wealth of insights.
#Feminism #LifeStory
#Feminism #LifeStory
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⚠️ PD funding isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a puzzle.
Budgets shift, but districts fund PD when they know how to make the case.
On March 12, we’re sharing creative ways to fund PD in today’s climate.
🔗 Save your spot: bit.ly/4aUKizq
Budgets shift, but districts fund PD when they know how to make the case.
On March 12, we’re sharing creative ways to fund PD in today’s climate.
🔗 Save your spot: bit.ly/4aUKizq
February 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
⚠️ PD funding isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a puzzle.
Budgets shift, but districts fund PD when they know how to make the case.
On March 12, we’re sharing creative ways to fund PD in today’s climate.
🔗 Save your spot: bit.ly/4aUKizq
Budgets shift, but districts fund PD when they know how to make the case.
On March 12, we’re sharing creative ways to fund PD in today’s climate.
🔗 Save your spot: bit.ly/4aUKizq
Reposted by Ilene Winokur
Thrilled to announce my book, Teacher by Teacher, out 4/29/2025 with @hachettelibrary.bsky.social. A tribute to the teachers who shaped me during my toughest days. Join me in celebrating the power of teachers. Pre-order now: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-...
#TeacherByTeacher
#TeacherByTeacher
February 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Thrilled to announce my book, Teacher by Teacher, out 4/29/2025 with @hachettelibrary.bsky.social. A tribute to the teachers who shaped me during my toughest days. Join me in celebrating the power of teachers. Pre-order now: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-...
#TeacherByTeacher
#TeacherByTeacher
Fedica is my "go to" for posting. And they're always adding new features!
Want to fully own and control your Bluesky growth?
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Watch the full deep-dive into everything available:
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🦋 Track growth
🦋 Manage followers
🦋 Measure engagement
See deeper stats to build a thriving community that’s truly yours. ✨
See more:
fedica.com/blog/bluesky...
February 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Fedica is my "go to" for posting. And they're always adding new features!
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Fully funded PhD in Norway focusing on education in emergencies (and another on religion and masculinity)
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
Doctoral Fellowsships in Educational Research and Sociology of Religion (271244) | MF Norwegian School of Theology
Job title: Doctoral Fellowsships in Educational Research and Sociology of Religion (271244), Employer: MF Norwegian School of Theology, Deadline: Saturday, March 1, 2025
www.jobbnorge.no
January 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Fully funded PhD in Norway focusing on education in emergencies (and another on religion and masculinity)
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
Help a reporter: looking for teachers who are using scripted curriculum--want your thoughts, what's good/what's bad, and any researchers who have studied the effects. For a story. I'm at holly@hollykorbey.com, or direct messages are open. Thanks!
January 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Inspirational authors: #GrowYourWhy Section 1, Define Your Why ❤️ What story defines who you are & your why? bit.ly/grow-your-why
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January 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Inspirational authors: #GrowYourWhy Section 1, Define Your Why ❤️ What story defines who you are & your why? bit.ly/grow-your-why
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