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Melissa Stewart
@mstewartscience.bsky.social
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Writes science books for kids. Cares deeply about literacy and science education. Nonfiction advocate. She/her https://melissa-stewart.com
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I’m thrilled to have our book listed among all of these wonderful books!
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Teachers! Librarians!
It's time for the Sibert Smackdown.
The perfect Mock Sibert activity for kids who love nonfiction.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Teachers! Librarians!
It's time for the Sibert Smackdown.
The perfect Mock Sibert activity for kids who love nonfiction.
tinyurl.com/3c9harym
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November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
Teachers! Librarians!
It's time for the Sibert Smackdown.
The perfect Mock Sibert activity for kids who love nonfiction.
tinyurl.com/3c9harym
@steamteambooks.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Thank you, Kirkus, for honoring our book in this way! It was 16 years in the making, so @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social
and I couldn't be more thrilled.
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#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Thank you, Kirkus, for honoring our book in this way! It was 16 years in the making, so @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social and I couldn't be more thrilled.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Thank you, Kirkus, for honoring our book in this way! It was 16 years in the making, so @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social and I couldn't be more thrilled.
@ssedlib.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit
November 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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MONARCH AND MOURNING CLOAK: A BUTTERFLY JOURNAL has gotten its first review, a star from Kirkus! @mstewartscience.bsky.social and I are delighted. @simonkids.bsky.social www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
MONARCH AND MOURNING CLOAK | Kirkus Reviews
Stewart and Brannen illuminate the parallel lives of two butterfly species.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Live in Eastern MA? Mark your calendars for this fun family event!
newtonchildrensbookfest.com
#edusky #tlsky #skybrarian #kidlit
November 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Creating a Lively, Playful Voice with Onomatopoeia
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#TLsky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries #edusky #kidlit
November 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
Creating a Lively, Playful Voice with Onomatopoeia
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@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries #edusky #kidlit
The Joy of Onomatopoeia!
One  of the craft elements that affects how we respond to a book is voice. Is it goofy or sassy? Is it calm and cozy? Or does it fall somewh...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:43 AM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
Creating a Lively, Playful Voice with Onomatopoeia
tinyurl.com/vw2kwp7a
@charlesbridge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries #edusky #kidlit
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Congrats to all the books on Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids
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Announcing Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids: 2025 Edition!!
You lucky ducks. You're getting an extra special sneak peek of Evanston Public Library's illustrious year end list of some of the best children's books of 2025. Enjoy!
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November 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Congrats to all the books on Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids
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@fuse8.bsky.social #TLsky #Skybrarian
@juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social @kylelukoff.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @4nikkolas.bsky.social @gordoncjamesart.bsky.social
Announcing Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids: 2025 Edition!!
You lucky ducks. You're getting an extra special sneak peek of Evanston Public Library's illustrious year end list of some of the best children's books of 2025. Enjoy!
tinyurl.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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You lucky ducks. You're getting an extra special sneak peek of Evanston Public Library's illustrious year end list of some of the best children's books of 2025. Enjoy! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/29/a...
Announcing Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids: 2025 Edition!!
You lucky ducks. You're getting an extra special sneak peek of Evanston Public Library's illustrious year end list of some of the best children's books of 2025. Enjoy!
afuse8production.slj.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
Woo-hoo! Meet the Mini-mammals, illustrated by @brianlies.bsky.social is on the Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids
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#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit
November 1, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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How a Third Grader in CT inspired From BAM to BURP!
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@steamteambooks.bsky.social
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November 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Live in Eastern MA? Mark your calendars for this fun family event!
newtonchildrensbookfest.com
#edusky #tlsky #skybrarian #kidlit
October 31, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Excited that my sister-in-law @ericagies.bsky.social will be giving a #TED Talk at MIT on November 15.
Tickets are FREE: tinyurl.com/mxp5nb76
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
What are some of your favorite fun nonfiction picture books for ages 4-6?
#TLsky #Skybraian #edusky #kidlit #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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How a Third Grader in CT inspired From BAM to BURP!
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#TLsky #Skybraian #edusky #kidlit #SchoolLibrarians #SchoolLibrary
October 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Thank you @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social for hosting me on your podcast. Your deep knowledge of #kidlit made this a wonderful conversation.
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Melissa Stewart on Curiosity and Science Books
In this episode, Melissa Stewart shares how a third grader's question about burping turned into her latest book, From BAM to BURP.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
Thank you @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social for hosting me on your podcast. Your deep knowledge of #kidlit made this ai wonderful conversation.
tinyurl.com/barp629k
Melissa Stewart on Curiosity and Science Books
In this episode, Melissa Stewart shares how a third grader's question about burping turned into her latest book, From BAM to BURP.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:37 AM
mstewartscience.bsky.social
Woo-hoo! It's publication day.
Thank you to the third grader who inspired the book.
Signed copies available at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social
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October 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Reposted by Melissa Stewart
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"If one of my books can inspire a child to chase after a butterfly or look under a rock, then my job is done."

Our latest episode with science author @mstewartscience.bsky.social is LIVE. From the Big Bang to burps—this one's magical. 🚀

Listen: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/melissa-stew...
Melissa Stewart on Curiosity and Science Books
In this episode, Melissa Stewart shares how a third grader's question about burping turned into her latest book, From BAM to BURP.
www.thechildrensbookreview.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM