Lynn Baldwin
@lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social
#kidlit writer/ MY BACKYARD USED TO BE (Tilbury House). Member of SCBWI, 12 x 12PB, Inked Voices. Love to travel, be active outside, speak/study foreign languages.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lynnbaldwinwrites
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lynnbaldwinwrites
Thrilled that My Backyard Used to Be was featured by MLIVE as a great way to celebrate Michigan's birthday! #kidlit
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Ann Arbor author has new children’s picture book to celebrate as Michigan turns 189
"My Backyard Used to Be" lyrically explores the history of one Michigan backyard.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Thrilled that My Backyard Used to Be was featured by MLIVE as a great way to celebrate Michigan's birthday! #kidlit
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Looking forward to this one!
I’m so excited to share the cover of my debut book, available for pre-order now! Yana’s illustrations couldn’t be any cuter! 🥰
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January 8, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Looking forward to this one!
Elementary school teachers: I'd love to share My Backyard Used to Be with your class on World Read Aloud Day, 2/4/26. #kidlit Sign up here: forms.gle/e9fj9ZRDePAU...
December 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Elementary school teachers: I'd love to share My Backyard Used to Be with your class on World Read Aloud Day, 2/4/26. #kidlit Sign up here: forms.gle/e9fj9ZRDePAU...
I'm so excited to have my book featured on KidLit Grove by @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social! Check out the super creative activities that go along with My Backyard Used to Be. #kidlit
#teacher and #librarian friends! Take a peek at @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social new #pb MY BACKYARD USED TO BE.
It’s a perfect springboard to classroom activities with themes of #history, #immigration, #natureplay, #stewardship and more! 📚 👍🏻
Check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
It’s a perfect springboard to classroom activities with themes of #history, #immigration, #natureplay, #stewardship and more! 📚 👍🏻
Check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
StorySprout Feature: Exploring “My Backyard Used to Be” through Loose Parts Nature Play
A hands-on nature activity inspired by Lynn Baldwin’s lyrical picture book, along with a sweet Michigan-made winter treat!
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December 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I'm so excited to have my book featured on KidLit Grove by @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social! Check out the super creative activities that go along with My Backyard Used to Be. #kidlit
Another great list! My library hold list is growing! #kidlit
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Transcendent Holiday Children’s Books
It may be the winter holiday season, but this list looks at EVERY season and every holiday it can. Bask in them!
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December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Another great list! My library hold list is growing! #kidlit
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I always love these lists! It's such a great way to catch up on PBs I might have missed! #kidlit
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Book Readalouds
Whether you want to pep up your average storytime session or you're just starting out and in need of inspiration, here's a list of those picture books that just beg to be read out loud to large groups...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I always love these lists! It's such a great way to catch up on PBs I might have missed! #kidlit
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I finally made it to @highlightsfound.bsky.social and it was as amazing as I’ve always heard! #kidlit
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I finally made it to @highlightsfound.bsky.social and it was as amazing as I’ve always heard! #kidlit
So much fun sharing My Backyard Used to Be this morning!
November 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
So much fun sharing My Backyard Used to Be this morning!
Thanks to @12x12challenge.bsky.social for having me as the featured author this month:-)
This month’s featured author, @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social, shares what inspires her:
“When writing, I aim to create stories that adults will enjoy reading and kids will enjoy listening to – again and again.”
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#kidlit #12x12PB
“When writing, I aim to create stories that adults will enjoy reading and kids will enjoy listening to – again and again.”
📚 Read the full post: buff.ly/EycvID7
#kidlit #12x12PB
November 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Thanks to @12x12challenge.bsky.social for having me as the featured author this month:-)
Just put a bunch of these on my library holds. Congrats to everyone on this list!! #kidlit
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Best Books 2025: Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly
Best Books 2025, Best Picture Books, Sara Andrea Fajardo, Corey R. Tabor, Neil Sharpson, Yuko Ohnari, Koshiro Hata, Jashar Awan, Matthew Burgess, Joy Harjo, Brian Floca, Caroline Kusin Pritchard, Lind...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Just put a bunch of these on my library holds. Congrats to everyone on this list!! #kidlit
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Great idea!
Pls consider ordering a book from your local indie bookshop *NOW* before holiday season to give store time to order title if they don't have it? This helps:
(1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time.
Psst: maybe one of my books? 🙏🏽💛 #KidLit
(1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time.
Psst: maybe one of my books? 🙏🏽💛 #KidLit
a cartoon of a woman hugging a book standing in front of a store that says support indie bookshops
Alt: Illustration of smiling person hugging a book. In the background is a friendly-looking bookstore with lighted windows, text on wall reads "Support Indie Bookshops."
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October 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Great idea!
October 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
An important read.
Banned Books Week 2025 Resources to Educate, Inspire Action
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Banned Books Week 2025 Resources to Educate, Inspire Action
These resources and ideas from ALA, Unite Against Book Bans, the National Coalition Against Censorship, and others will help plan for Banned Books Week Oct. 5-11.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
An important read.
I'm happy to be featured on @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social's blog today talking about my new PB, My Backyard Used to Be!
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Author Interview With LYNN BALDWIN About Her New PB
Today it is my pleasure to feature an interesting and unique new picture book from author LYNN BALDWIN. Here is my review for MY BACKYARD USED TO BE: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE (PB) by Lynn Baldwin (il…
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October 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I'm happy to be featured on @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social's blog today talking about my new PB, My Backyard Used to Be!
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“Every NO is a breadcrumb leading you to a YES.” @ecfeinberg.bsky.social at @SCBWIOhioNorth #kidlit
October 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“Every NO is a breadcrumb leading you to a YES.” @ecfeinberg.bsky.social at @SCBWIOhioNorth #kidlit
First time seeing my book in a conference bookstore! #SCBWIOhioNorth #kidlit
October 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
First time seeing my book in a conference bookstore! #SCBWIOhioNorth #kidlit
Congratulations to @librarygrl2.bsky.social! Thanks to all who entered and promoted by giveaway! #kidlit
October 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Congratulations to @librarygrl2.bsky.social! Thanks to all who entered and promoted by giveaway! #kidlit
Teachers and librarians: today is the last day to enter to win a copy of my book! #kidlit #Edusky,#SchoolLibrarian
Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.
October 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Teachers and librarians: today is the last day to enter to win a copy of my book! #kidlit #Edusky,#SchoolLibrarian