Michelle Cusolito, M.Ed.
@mcusolito.bsky.social
Award-winning author of books for kids. Educator. Science Communicator. Ocean Evangelist. Preorder JELLYFISH SCIENTIST and IN THE WORLD OF WHALES. Adjunct @SimmonsUniversity MFA. Rep: @jmcgowanbks #SciComm she/her
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Breast Cancer Update
Thank you to everyone who emailed texted, and DMed me after I shared news of my breast cancer diagnosis. Your messages meant so much.
I’m now two weeks and 5 days weeks post-surgery and I’m doing well. I’ve been slowing building up my stamina since surgery.
Thank you to everyone who emailed texted, and DMed me after I shared news of my breast cancer diagnosis. Your messages meant so much.
I’m now two weeks and 5 days weeks post-surgery and I’m doing well. I’ve been slowing building up my stamina since surgery.
February 15, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Breast Cancer Update
Thank you to everyone who emailed texted, and DMed me after I shared news of my breast cancer diagnosis. Your messages meant so much.
I’m now two weeks and 5 days weeks post-surgery and I’m doing well. I’ve been slowing building up my stamina since surgery.
Thank you to everyone who emailed texted, and DMed me after I shared news of my breast cancer diagnosis. Your messages meant so much.
I’m now two weeks and 5 days weeks post-surgery and I’m doing well. I’ve been slowing building up my stamina since surgery.
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How’s this for a fun fundraiser: send someone a singing valentine! Proceeds benefit my kid’s a capella group. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Noteables Singing Valentines 2026!
surprise your friends and loved ones with a musical message from the noteables!!! (submissions close at 11:59 PM EST February 13th!)
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February 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
How’s this for a fun fundraiser: send someone a singing valentine! Proceeds benefit my kid’s a capella group. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
How’s this for a fun fundraiser: send someone a singing valentine! Proceeds benefit my kid’s a capella group. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Noteables Singing Valentines 2026!
surprise your friends and loved ones with a musical message from the noteables!!! (submissions close at 11:59 PM EST February 13th!)
docs.google.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
How’s this for a fun fundraiser: send someone a singing valentine! Proceeds benefit my kid’s a capella group. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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I'm looking forward to this book about the trees of the world! Coming in March by @mcusolito.bsky.social and Marya Wright.
February 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I'm looking forward to this book about the trees of the world! Coming in March by @mcusolito.bsky.social and Marya Wright.
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@mcusolito.bsky.social is a champion of research-driven #storytelling! I’ve added her classroom resources and author visit info to the Children’s Book Resource Hub — perfect for classrooms integrating scientific accuracy, #writing, and #STEM learning. #kidlit
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February 3, 2026 at 12:18 PM
@mcusolito.bsky.social is a champion of research-driven #storytelling! I’ve added her classroom resources and author visit info to the Children’s Book Resource Hub — perfect for classrooms integrating scientific accuracy, #writing, and #STEM learning. #kidlit
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/childrens-...
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It’s the final 2 hours of the #PublishingforMN auction. I’m hoping to get more bids for my donation. Will you help? www.32auctions.com/organization...
45-minute Virtual School Vists/AMA
Auction item '45-minute Virtual School Vists/AMA' hosted online at 32auctions.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:47 AM
It’s the final 2 hours of the #PublishingforMN auction. I’m hoping to get more bids for my donation. Will you help? www.32auctions.com/organization...
Let’s get those bids up! $500 value. Current bid only $120!
I donated a virtual 45 minute school visit or Ask Me Anything call. I'll either do a prepared presentation for your school or have a call with you to talk about anything publishing related. Bidders choice.
#PublishingforMN
Auction opens Jan 29 at 12:14 am and closes on January 30 at 11:45. Act fast!
#PublishingforMN
Auction opens Jan 29 at 12:14 am and closes on January 30 at 11:45. Act fast!
January 30, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Let’s get those bids up! $500 value. Current bid only $120!
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I donated a 45 minute virtual school visit or ask me anything call. It’s worth $500.00.
Current bid is only $50!
Can we get it higher? #PublishingforMN
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Current bid is only $50!
Can we get it higher? #PublishingforMN
www.32auctions.com/organization...
45-minute Virtual School Vists/AMA
Auction item '45-minute Virtual School Vists/AMA' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I donated a 45 minute virtual school visit or ask me anything call. It’s worth $500.00.
Current bid is only $50!
Can we get it higher? #PublishingforMN
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Current bid is only $50!
Can we get it higher? #PublishingforMN
www.32auctions.com/organization...
I donated a 45 minute virtual school visit or ask me anything call. It’s worth $500.00.
Current bid is only $50!
Can we get it higher? #PublishingforMN
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Current bid is only $50!
Can we get it higher? #PublishingforMN
www.32auctions.com/organization...
45-minute Virtual School Vists/AMA
Auction item '45-minute Virtual School Vists/AMA' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I donated a 45 minute virtual school visit or ask me anything call. It’s worth $500.00.
Current bid is only $50!
Can we get it higher? #PublishingforMN
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Current bid is only $50!
Can we get it higher? #PublishingforMN
www.32auctions.com/organization...
A $500.00 value! Current bid is $50.00. Let’s bring that bid up!
January 29, 2026 at 6:31 PM
A $500.00 value! Current bid is $50.00. Let’s bring that bid up!
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Auction is now open! Time to bid generously.
I donated a virtual 45 minute school visit or Ask Me Anything call. I'll either do a prepared presentation for your school or have a call with you to talk about anything publishing related. Bidders choice.
#PublishingforMN
Auction opens Jan 29 at 12:14 am and closes on January 30 at 11:45. Act fast!
#PublishingforMN
Auction opens Jan 29 at 12:14 am and closes on January 30 at 11:45. Act fast!
January 29, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Auction is now open! Time to bid generously.
Auction is now open! Time to bid generously.
I donated a virtual 45 minute school visit or Ask Me Anything call. I'll either do a prepared presentation for your school or have a call with you to talk about anything publishing related. Bidders choice.
#PublishingforMN
Auction opens Jan 29 at 12:14 am and closes on January 30 at 11:45. Act fast!
#PublishingforMN
Auction opens Jan 29 at 12:14 am and closes on January 30 at 11:45. Act fast!
January 29, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Auction is now open! Time to bid generously.
I donated a virtual 45 minute school visit or Ask Me Anything call. I'll either do a prepared presentation for your school or have a call with you to talk about anything publishing related. Bidders choice.
#PublishingforMN
Auction opens Jan 29 at 12:14 am and closes on January 30 at 11:45. Act fast!
#PublishingforMN
Auction opens Jan 29 at 12:14 am and closes on January 30 at 11:45. Act fast!
January 28, 2026 at 10:30 PM
I donated a virtual 45 minute school visit or Ask Me Anything call. I'll either do a prepared presentation for your school or have a call with you to talk about anything publishing related. Bidders choice.
#PublishingforMN
Auction opens Jan 29 at 12:14 am and closes on January 30 at 11:45. Act fast!
#PublishingforMN
Auction opens Jan 29 at 12:14 am and closes on January 30 at 11:45. Act fast!
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports
www.independent.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I called today. Will you?
Yesterday, a Sunday, you peaked at 8,000 calls / hour via 5 Calls...
Today? You're already at 14,000 calls / hour!!
That's 4 calls a second, and that's only the calls logged on our site and apps.
Keep it up, team. 💥📞💥
Today? You're already at 14,000 calls / hour!!
That's 4 calls a second, and that's only the calls logged on our site and apps.
Keep it up, team. 💥📞💥
January 26, 2026 at 7:15 PM
I called today. Will you?
Angry about what’s happening in MN? Now would be a great time to use 5 Calls to call your legislators. Enter your zip code and it gives you a script and the name and number of who to call. I just called my Rep and Senators and it only took a few minutes. 5calls.org
5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Angry about what’s happening in MN? Now would be a great time to use 5 Calls to call your legislators. Enter your zip code and it gives you a script and the name and number of who to call. I just called my Rep and Senators and it only took a few minutes. 5calls.org
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Fun fact: Your local bookstore is doing more to protect you and your neighbors than Amazon is.
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Fun fact: Your local bookstore is doing more to protect you and your neighbors than Amazon is.
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If you need some joy on your feed today, i HIGHLY recommend following the #ALAYMA tag when the awards start because it's going to be the biggest book nerds you know just celebrating the best reads for kids 😭❤️
The annual announcement of the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards is the biggest event of the year in the world of children’s publishing. Join us Monday, January 26, at 10:00 AM CT for the livestream.
📺at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
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📺at ala.unikron.com or on the ALA Facebook page.
ilovelibraries.org/article/join...
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
If you need some joy on your feed today, i HIGHLY recommend following the #ALAYMA tag when the awards start because it's going to be the biggest book nerds you know just celebrating the best reads for kids 😭❤️
Heads up: The #PublishingforMN fundraiser launches on Jan 29th. It supports organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need. Check out the offerings now so you're ready to bid on Thursday. www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Heads up: The #PublishingforMN fundraiser launches on Jan 29th. It supports organizations providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need. Check out the offerings now so you're ready to bid on Thursday. www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
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Woo-hoo! Thank you so much, @12x12challenge.bsky.social! I'll definitely start journaling as I read this book during the 12X12 book discussion group with @mcusolito.bsky.social. MAybe some #picturebook ideas will emerge. Thank you!!!
Congrats @valeriebolling.bsky.social! You won a copy of the first #12x12PB book club book of 2026 THE BOOK OF ALCHEMY: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by @suleikajaouad. DM us for instructions on claiming your prize. 3 Days of giveaways left to go! #kidlit #kidlitart #amwriting
January 7, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Woo-hoo! Thank you so much, @12x12challenge.bsky.social! I'll definitely start journaling as I read this book during the 12X12 book discussion group with @mcusolito.bsky.social. MAybe some #picturebook ideas will emerge. Thank you!!!
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I've got some wonderful Sonderbooks Stand-outs in Children's Nonfiction! www.sonderbooks.com/Standouts202... @byjamesrobinson.bsky.social @jerroldconnors.bsky.social @triangleman.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @senickel.bsky.social @laurelsnyder.bsky.social
2025 Sonderbooks Stand-outs
Sonderbooks Stand-outs for 2025
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January 4, 2026 at 3:35 AM
I've got some wonderful Sonderbooks Stand-outs in Children's Nonfiction! www.sonderbooks.com/Standouts202... @byjamesrobinson.bsky.social @jerroldconnors.bsky.social @triangleman.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @senickel.bsky.social @laurelsnyder.bsky.social
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Sibert Smackdown! There’s Still Time!
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December 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
They’re finally realizing what the world knew all along www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
Opinion | Republican Women Suddenly Realize They’re Surrounded by Misogynists
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December 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
They’re finally realizing what the world knew all along www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...