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Laura Perdew
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Author, educator, presenter, author coach. Writing books for kids to fuel imagination, wonder, understanding, and action.

@scbwirockymtn #kidlit #SCBWI

www.lauraperdew.com
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My November blog post, "Common Ground," spotlights THE FORT by Laura Perdew. From conflict to community, a shout-out to @lmperdew.bsky.social #PictureBook #KidLit #SEL
Here's the link: www.thewritedebracollins.com/spotlights-b...
November 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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My new book!!! CONSERVATION SUCCESS published this month (Nomad, illos by Lex Cornell) - it highlights amazing conservation efforts going on around the world and the different science-based approaches used. There IS good news out there!

@steamteambooks.bsky.social #Edusky #kidlit #conservation
May 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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5 fantastic @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share their May NF books. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @jstremer.bsky.social @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @lmperdew.bsky.social Ann McCallum Staats @darcypattison.bsky.social Kris Coronado @harpercollins.bsky.social #interview #kidlit
May 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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This is a pinnable post for the #KidLit #MGLit #YALit Book Boosts 📚👍🏼feed, which shares book recommendations from a user-curated list. No self-promo, just authentic recs. To be added, pls read 🧵👇🏼

Please:
📌Save/pin feed if you enjoy it
🔁Repost to help boost these books

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A promotional graphic for "KidLit & YA Recommendations" on a bright blue background. The title is in large white text at the top, with an emoji of a thumbs-up and a stack of books inside a speech bubble below it. Two QR codes are displayed on the left and right sides of the image. The left side has text reading "Feed: Authentic book recommendations (NO self-promo) by the Bluesky Kidlit/YA community" and the right side has text reading "Info:". At the bottom, a URL is provided. Silhouettes of two people in conversation are depicted at the bottom center.
August 26, 2024 at 2:46 PM
lmperdew.bsky.social
Thank you! Happy to be here. 😊
November 26, 2024 at 3:35 PM
lmperdew.bsky.social
Thank you for hosting me, Beth!

Everyone can help the planet by turning simple, everyday choices into new habits. And when many people act, the the impact is even greater.

#teachers #STEM #sustainability #sustainabilityinaction
October 18, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social members...the application window for the mentor program is open until 10.21.24. Such a great opportunity to work one-on-one with an experienced author or illustrator over several months!

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#amwriting #kidlit #kidlitart #PB #YA #MB #edusky
October 7, 2024 at 3:43 PM
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Imagine if every child learned to make environmentally conscious choices
This #LitLinks lesson is perfect for engaging readers 9+ in environmental education + inspiring them to take action

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LitLinks: Show kids how to make choices for a sustainable world
A set of lessons on sustainable choices that ask kids to read, plan, take action, and share their results with others.
www.patriciamnewman.com
September 9, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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steamteambooks.bsky.social
YOUR SUSTAINABLE WORLD (Capstone) by STEAM TEAM BOOKS member @lmperdew.bsky.social is out today (reading level 3-5). Check out this xlnt book, which empowers kids to make choices in their everyday lives to live sustainably, choices that add up to big differences. Congrats!

#kidlitcommunity #KIDLIT
July 30, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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CCIRA 2024 is coming this week! Join me Thursday, February 8 at 2:00 the @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social table and on Friday, February 9 at 7:30, presenting "Real Research. Real Thinking. Real Learning" with Julie Danneberg and Chris Perkins, #teachers #librarians #Colorado
February 7, 2024 at 5:52 PM