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Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

BIG NEWS! My GROUCHO #graphicnovel for #children is six months old! To celebrate, I'm giving away a free copy, just RT and comment below :)
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amreading #amwriting #books #school #education #books @albertwhitman.bsky.social #comics #giveaway #writing #literature

January 23, 2026 at 8:52 PM

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Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky

@diannaws.bsky.social

Fabulous!! Well deserved, my friend.

Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 5d

More good news:
DANCING THROUGH SPACE was selected by the Texas Library Association for its 2026 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List!
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amreading #amwriting #books #school #education #STEM #science #books
@albertwhitman.bsky.social #edusky #education

January 21, 2026 at 2:31 AM

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Mindy Alyse Weiss

@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social

Want a chance to win a written critique and 1 hour Zoom with me?

Check out my Helpful Picture Book Tips and Tricks post over at Writers Helping Writers. It includes tons of amazing PB resources and ways to make your manuscripts gleam.

Helpful Picture Book Tips and Tricks (Plus a Giveaway!)

Here are tons of tips and tricks to make your picture book manuscripts dazzle...plus a giveaway for a free written critique & 1 hour Zoom!

writershelpingwriters.net

January 10, 2026 at 6:17 AM

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Kirsten W. Larson

@kirstenwlarson.bsky.social

🧬 Science meets storytelling! Join me as I read "This Is How You Know" Saturday 10/4 at 11:30am. STEM activity. PreK+. Barnes & Noble Palmdale! https://kirstenwlarson.com/2025/08/20/bn-storytime-and-book-signing/

#KirstenWLarson #ScienceBooks #Storytime #KidsBooks #PalmdaleCA

Promotional flyer for author Kirsten W. Larson's book event at Barnes & Noble Palmdale on Saturday, October 4th at 11:30 a.m. Features author photo, event details including storytime and book signing activities for Pre-K and up, and cover image of her book "This Is How You Know: How Science Happens."

August 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

Hey #writingcommunity! Last chance to win @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social's new book Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings- just RT & comment on blog: tinyurl.com/mrxyp4kv
#kidlit #amreading #amwriting #writingcommunity #BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #LLInterviews #edusky

January 20, 2026 at 9:53 PM

Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

More good news:
DANCING THROUGH SPACE was selected by the Texas Library Association for its 2026 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List!
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amreading #amwriting #books #school #education #STEM #science #books
@albertwhitman.bsky.social #edusky #education

January 20, 2026 at 9:47 PM

Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

Thank you, CCBC, for selecting my books UP, UP HIGH and DANCING THROUGH SPACE to be included in your Best Books for Kids & Teens database!
@kidsbookcentre.bsky.social #kidlit #writingcommunity #amreading #amwriting #school #STEM #science #books @capstonepub.bsky.social @albertwhitman.bsky.social

January 20, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

Hey #educators and #librarians! I'll be giving FREE presentations for World Read Aloud Day, all inspired by #STEM. Register via the QR code below. Grades 2-5 (only 1 spot left)
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amready #amwriting #books #edusky #workshops #school #MondayVibes #education

January 19, 2026 at 3:59 PM

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Sara Van Note

@svannotes.bsky.social

Great interview! I appreciated hearing the details of her process.

January 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM

Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

My #LLPick of the day is Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings by @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social. Win a free copy here: tinyurl.com/mrxyp4kv
#BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #AuthorsOfTwitter #edusky

January 16, 2026 at 4:37 PM

Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

“Nonfiction for kids works when we bridge what they know to new ideas in a fun way.”
Check out nuggets of wisdom from #author @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social & win a copy of her book! RT & comment on blog: tinyurl.com/mrxyp4kv
#kidlit #amreading #amwriting #writingcommunity #edusky #BlissfullyBookish

January 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM

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Kelsey E. Gross

@kelseyegross.bsky.social

Congrats to @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social on her fantastic new #nonfiction book, WATCH THEM GROW! #kidlit

Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 12d

“My books always start with my own big questions about the world.”
@cpearsonauthor.bsky.social shares inspiration behind her latest #nonfiction book. Check out my blog post & giveaway: tinyurl.com/mrxyp4kv
#BlissfullyBookish #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #edusky

January 15, 2026 at 2:11 PM

Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

“My books always start with my own big questions about the world.”
@cpearsonauthor.bsky.social shares inspiration behind her latest #nonfiction book. Check out my blog post & giveaway: tinyurl.com/mrxyp4kv
#BlissfullyBookish #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #edusky

January 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM

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Patricia Newman

@patricianewman.bsky.social

Dive into writing & #STEM with this ocean-themed project-based lesson
Perfect for you, #edusky
Integrate #poetry, #literacyskills, & #science
www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13168

@lydialukidis.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social @mirandapaul.bsky.social @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social

January 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM

Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

Hey #educators and #librarians! I'll be giving FREE presentations for World Read Aloud Day, all inspired by #STEM. Register via the QR code below. Grades 2-5 (only 1 spot left)
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amready #amwriting #books #edusky #workshops #school #TuesdayVibes #education

January 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM

Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

Pancakes? ✔️
Extra nap time? ✔️
That's all Groucho needs to be happy...
Help me celebrate his 5 month anniversary, yay!
#kidlit #comics #writing #writingcommunity #amreading #amwriting #books #graphicnovels #author #groundhogs

December 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM

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Gabrielle Plastrik

@gplastrik.bsky.social

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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · Dec 15

Hey #educators and #librarians! I'll be giving FREE presentations for World Read Aloud Day, all inspired by #STEM. Register via the QR code below. Grades 2-5 (only 1 spot left)
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amready #amwriting #books #edusky #workshops #school #MondayVibes

December 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Lydia Lukidis

@lydialukidis.bsky.social

Hey #educators and #librarians! I'll be giving FREE presentations for World Read Aloud Day, all inspired by #STEM. Register via the QR code below. Grades 2-5 (only 1 spot left)
#kidlit #writingcommunity #amready #amwriting #books #edusky #workshops #school #MondayVibes

December 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM

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PB Spree

@pbspree.bsky.social

Say hello to @lydialukidis.bsky.social author of book TWO in the Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog series- The Terrifying Turnip Takeover illustrated by Tara Hannon! One grumpy groundhog. Zero enthusiasm. Maximum chaos!

You don't want to miss this series!

#kidlitmegafeed
#graphicnovel