M.O. (Mindy) Yuksel
@moyuksel.bsky.social
Author of picture books:
📕In My Mosque
📙One Wish
📘Ramadan Kareem
📗Sami’s Special Gift
📒The Prince of Stars
www.moyuksel.com
📕In My Mosque
📙One Wish
📘Ramadan Kareem
📗Sami’s Special Gift
📒The Prince of Stars
www.moyuksel.com
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M.O. (Mindy) Yuksel
@moyuksel.bsky.social
· Jan 21
✨Cover Reveal✨
I'm over the moon excited to share the cover of The Prince of Stars! Get ready to journey to the 1400s with this brilliant astronomer who charted the stars and shaped history!
✨Preorder here:
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
@harperkids.bsky.social
#kidlit #stem #educators
I'm over the moon excited to share the cover of The Prince of Stars! Get ready to journey to the 1400s with this brilliant astronomer who charted the stars and shaped history!
✨Preorder here:
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
@harperkids.bsky.social
#kidlit #stem #educators
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🆕 on #LitLinks! #edusky, let students model Earth's tilt w/everyday items & observe how sunlight changes, making seasonal differences tangible. Great for anyone teaching about astronomy, with references to Ulugh Beg & integrating ELA + STEM
🌐 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13067
@moyuksel.bsky.social
🌐 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13067
@moyuksel.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🆕 on #LitLinks! #edusky, let students model Earth's tilt w/everyday items & observe how sunlight changes, making seasonal differences tangible. Great for anyone teaching about astronomy, with references to Ulugh Beg & integrating ELA + STEM
🌐 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13067
@moyuksel.bsky.social
🌐 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13067
@moyuksel.bsky.social
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🎉 Congrats to @moyuksel.bsky.social!
📚 RAMADAN KAREEM was named a 2025 BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (Age 4–8).
Illustrated by @metahatem.bsky.social. Published by HarperCollins.
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 RAMADAN KAREEM was named a 2025 BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (Age 4–8).
Illustrated by @metahatem.bsky.social. Published by HarperCollins.
#kidlit #12x12PB
August 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🎉 Congrats to @moyuksel.bsky.social!
📚 RAMADAN KAREEM was named a 2025 BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (Age 4–8).
Illustrated by @metahatem.bsky.social. Published by HarperCollins.
#kidlit #12x12PB
📚 RAMADAN KAREEM was named a 2025 BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (Age 4–8).
Illustrated by @metahatem.bsky.social. Published by HarperCollins.
#kidlit #12x12PB
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🤩📕💝 I adore the layering in this #PBStudyBuddy feature, SAMI’S SPECIAL GIFT, its full-hearted arc, and all the darling art which brings this book to delightful life. A wonderful read! 📚👍
#PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky
#SamisSpecialGift @moyuksel.bsky.social #HuseyinSonmezay @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky
#SamisSpecialGift @moyuksel.bsky.social #HuseyinSonmezay @charlesbridge.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🤩📕💝 I adore the layering in this #PBStudyBuddy feature, SAMI’S SPECIAL GIFT, its full-hearted arc, and all the darling art which brings this book to delightful life. A wonderful read! 📚👍
#PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky
#SamisSpecialGift @moyuksel.bsky.social #HuseyinSonmezay @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky
#SamisSpecialGift @moyuksel.bsky.social #HuseyinSonmezay @charlesbridge.bsky.social
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Help celebrate the legacy of @kateywrites.bsky.social by buying or borrowing the recently launched WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH, written by Katey & illustrated by Caldecott medalist Beth Krommes, w/ @simonkids.bsky.social. #KidLit
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bsky.app/profile/kate...
July 8, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Help celebrate the legacy of @kateywrites.bsky.social by buying or borrowing the recently launched WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH, written by Katey & illustrated by Caldecott medalist Beth Krommes, w/ @simonkids.bsky.social. #KidLit
bsky.app/profile/kate...
bsky.app/profile/kate...
Grateful to @bankstreet.edu and the Children’s Book Committee for this honor! Thank you! 💛
@harperkids.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @kidlitsoul.bsky.social #kidlit #bestbook #award
@harperkids.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @kidlitsoul.bsky.social #kidlit #bestbook #award
June 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Grateful to @bankstreet.edu and the Children’s Book Committee for this honor! Thank you! 💛
@harperkids.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @kidlitsoul.bsky.social #kidlit #bestbook #award
@harperkids.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @kidlitsoul.bsky.social #kidlit #bestbook #award
Just 3 days left on our Libraries are Havens campaign and we need your help! Pls share and donate at:
www.ibby.org/awards-activ...
@storysunbirds.bsky.social
www.ibby.org/awards-activ...
@storysunbirds.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Just 3 days left on our Libraries are Havens campaign and we need your help! Pls share and donate at:
www.ibby.org/awards-activ...
@storysunbirds.bsky.social
www.ibby.org/awards-activ...
@storysunbirds.bsky.social
#Eid Al-Adha is almost here...June 6th!
If you're looking for a story to share with your kids about the true meaning of Eid, I hope you check out Sami’s Special Gift. 🎁
Free activities are available on my website! ❤️
www.moyuksel.com
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
If you're looking for a story to share with your kids about the true meaning of Eid, I hope you check out Sami’s Special Gift. 🎁
Free activities are available on my website! ❤️
www.moyuksel.com
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
#Eid Al-Adha is almost here...June 6th!
If you're looking for a story to share with your kids about the true meaning of Eid, I hope you check out Sami’s Special Gift. 🎁
Free activities are available on my website! ❤️
www.moyuksel.com
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
If you're looking for a story to share with your kids about the true meaning of Eid, I hope you check out Sami’s Special Gift. 🎁
Free activities are available on my website! ❤️
www.moyuksel.com
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
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we would solve 100% of the world's problems if we actually paused for 5 seconds to protect children. I do love that Ms Rachel has made it clear that not wanting children to die is a pretty common sense thing.
May 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
we would solve 100% of the world's problems if we actually paused for 5 seconds to protect children. I do love that Ms Rachel has made it clear that not wanting children to die is a pretty common sense thing.
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PCRF's fund for kids like Rahaf who have lost limbs.
DONATE TODAY 💙
The recent crisis in Gaza has left countless children with life-altering injuries, including limb loss. Beyond the physical challenges, they face deep trauma and barriers to independence.
Through the...
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May 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
PCRF's fund for kids like Rahaf who have lost limbs.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH Kathy!! You are the incomparable @infowoman.bsky.social and I'm so glad you're part of helping me celebrate my debut book. You're the best!
Been waiting to manifest this GROG blog post for awhile! Join @pamismylmnop.bsky.social and me as we sit in our virtual rockin' chairs, talk about her debut PB, & share Pam's critique tips. Bon temps for sure!
It's A SEASON FOR FISHIN'!
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/04/catc...
It's A SEASON FOR FISHIN'!
groggorg.blogspot.com/2025/04/catc...
Catch of the Day: A SEASON FOR FISHIN': A FISH FRY TRADITION with Pam Courtney by Kathy Halsey
I magine Pam Courtney and I having a sit down on our virtual porch in Louisiana looking at the Cane River as we chat about her debut book, f...
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April 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
THANK YOU SO MUCH Kathy!! You are the incomparable @infowoman.bsky.social and I'm so glad you're part of helping me celebrate my debut book. You're the best!
Had an amazing time at the Hudson Children’s Book Festival! Huge thanks to the organizers, volunteers, and every reader who showed up to celebrate stories!
@harperkids.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #books
@harperkids.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #books
May 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Had an amazing time at the Hudson Children’s Book Festival! Huge thanks to the organizers, volunteers, and every reader who showed up to celebrate stories!
@harperkids.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #books
@harperkids.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #books
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THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social is the Elementary level selection @neatoday.bsky.social's April #ReadAcrossAmerica! Find out more get ideas on how to bring this hilarious read aloud into your class or library! #EduSky
The Book That Almost Rhymed | NEA
While her big brother tries to tell a more conventional adventure tale about a brave knight, little sister interrupts with creative and wild suggestions that don’t even rhyme.
www.nea.org
April 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social is the Elementary level selection @neatoday.bsky.social's April #ReadAcrossAmerica! Find out more get ideas on how to bring this hilarious read aloud into your class or library! #EduSky
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Harper Collins did not sign.
So weird how being owned by Rupert Murdoch means they can't even advocate for their own survival. Libraries are a HUGE part of all publishers' bottom lines.
If you can't speak out bc it's right, speak out bc otherwise this destroys your bottom line ffs
So weird how being owned by Rupert Murdoch means they can't even advocate for their own survival. Libraries are a HUGE part of all publishers' bottom lines.
If you can't speak out bc it's right, speak out bc otherwise this destroys your bottom line ffs
Four of the Big Five Publishers Sign Letter Urging Congress to Restore IMLS 📚
www.wordsandmoney.com/four-of-the-...
www.wordsandmoney.com/four-of-the-...
Four of the Big Five Publishers Sign Letter Urging Congress to Restore IMLS
Shuttering IMLS would be "an act of monumental neglect, violating the very foundation of America and what it stands for as a country," the publishers assert.
www.wordsandmoney.com
April 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Harper Collins did not sign.
So weird how being owned by Rupert Murdoch means they can't even advocate for their own survival. Libraries are a HUGE part of all publishers' bottom lines.
If you can't speak out bc it's right, speak out bc otherwise this destroys your bottom line ffs
So weird how being owned by Rupert Murdoch means they can't even advocate for their own survival. Libraries are a HUGE part of all publishers' bottom lines.
If you can't speak out bc it's right, speak out bc otherwise this destroys your bottom line ffs
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Federal library funding supports programs, services, and resources at libraries in every state and territory. We need YOU to Show Up #ForOurLibraries and make your voice heard. #FundLibraries
Call Congress: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Call Congress: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
March 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Federal library funding supports programs, services, and resources at libraries in every state and territory. We need YOU to Show Up #ForOurLibraries and make your voice heard. #FundLibraries
Call Congress: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Call Congress: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
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We'll have more to share in the coming days. But what can you do right now? Call Congress. Call your state and local officials. Tell them exactly what's at stake if the President's order stands: the future of America's libraries.
It's time to Show Up #ForOurLibraries: bit.ly/ALA-LibraryStoryIMLS
It's time to Show Up #ForOurLibraries: bit.ly/ALA-LibraryStoryIMLS
March 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We'll have more to share in the coming days. But what can you do right now? Call Congress. Call your state and local officials. Tell them exactly what's at stake if the President's order stands: the future of America's libraries.
It's time to Show Up #ForOurLibraries: bit.ly/ALA-LibraryStoryIMLS
It's time to Show Up #ForOurLibraries: bit.ly/ALA-LibraryStoryIMLS
March 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In #celebration of #Ramadan
#WomensHistoryMonth2025 and #internationalWomensDay, check out these 14 inspiring #books about #Muslim #women who've challenged stereotypes and paved the way for future generations.
nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2025/03/05/1...
@harperkids.bsky.social
#WomensHistoryMonth2025 and #internationalWomensDay, check out these 14 inspiring #books about #Muslim #women who've challenged stereotypes and paved the way for future generations.
nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2025/03/05/1...
@harperkids.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
In #celebration of #Ramadan
#WomensHistoryMonth2025 and #internationalWomensDay, check out these 14 inspiring #books about #Muslim #women who've challenged stereotypes and paved the way for future generations.
nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2025/03/05/1...
@harperkids.bsky.social
#WomensHistoryMonth2025 and #internationalWomensDay, check out these 14 inspiring #books about #Muslim #women who've challenged stereotypes and paved the way for future generations.
nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2025/03/05/1...
@harperkids.bsky.social
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Thankful that I got to help CASL (Connecticut Association of School Librarians) with a wonderful author visit at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library where author M.O Yuksel read aloud her picture book RAMADAN KAREEM.
@moyuksel.bsky.social @ctcasl.bsky.social
@moyuksel.bsky.social @ctcasl.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thankful that I got to help CASL (Connecticut Association of School Librarians) with a wonderful author visit at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library where author M.O Yuksel read aloud her picture book RAMADAN KAREEM.
@moyuksel.bsky.social @ctcasl.bsky.social
@moyuksel.bsky.social @ctcasl.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🚨 Deal Alert! 🚨 The Prince of Stars is part of the Barnes & Noble preorder sale! 📚✨ Grab your copy now at a discount before the deal disappears! 🔥
#PreorderNow #BookLover #books #newrelease #kidlit
#PreorderNow #BookLover #books #newrelease #kidlit
February 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
🚨 Deal Alert! 🚨 The Prince of Stars is part of the Barnes & Noble preorder sale! 📚✨ Grab your copy now at a discount before the deal disappears! 🔥
#PreorderNow #BookLover #books #newrelease #kidlit
#PreorderNow #BookLover #books #newrelease #kidlit
#Ramadan starts in 4 weeks! ✨ Learn about this special holiday w/ a fun #STEM #activity that dives into time zones and fasting hours across the globe. 🌏
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-eas...
#teacher #homeschool #kidlit
@harperkids.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-eas...
#teacher #homeschool #kidlit
@harperkids.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#Ramadan starts in 4 weeks! ✨ Learn about this special holiday w/ a fun #STEM #activity that dives into time zones and fasting hours across the globe. 🌏
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-eas...
#teacher #homeschool #kidlit
@harperkids.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social
www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-eas...
#teacher #homeschool #kidlit
@harperkids.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social
✨Cover Reveal✨
I'm over the moon excited to share the cover of The Prince of Stars! Get ready to journey to the 1400s with this brilliant astronomer who charted the stars and shaped history!
✨Preorder here:
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
@harperkids.bsky.social
#kidlit #stem #educators
I'm over the moon excited to share the cover of The Prince of Stars! Get ready to journey to the 1400s with this brilliant astronomer who charted the stars and shaped history!
✨Preorder here:
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
@harperkids.bsky.social
#kidlit #stem #educators
January 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
✨Cover Reveal✨
I'm over the moon excited to share the cover of The Prince of Stars! Get ready to journey to the 1400s with this brilliant astronomer who charted the stars and shaped history!
✨Preorder here:
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
@harperkids.bsky.social
#kidlit #stem #educators
I'm over the moon excited to share the cover of The Prince of Stars! Get ready to journey to the 1400s with this brilliant astronomer who charted the stars and shaped history!
✨Preorder here:
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...
@harperkids.bsky.social
#kidlit #stem #educators
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Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
manuscriptwishlist.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...