Rochelle Strauss
@rochellestrauss.bsky.social
Award-winning nonfiction children's author, interested in nature, environment & STEM. Love promoting NF books as powerful tools to build ocean, climate and environmental literacy. Available for author visits & speaking engagements. www.rochellestrauss.com
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Hello BlueSky!!! I was having FOMO so decided to join this wonderful band of lovelies!! I am a nonfiction children’s author eager to connect with other authors, teachers, librarians and educators. Also interested in all things STEM, nature and the environment. And sports - Go Jays!!
Now more than ever it’s time to support Canadian children’s publishers, authors and illustrators. Shop 🇨🇦!!!!
December 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Now more than ever it’s time to support Canadian children’s publishers, authors and illustrators. Shop 🇨🇦!!!!
Now THIS is a welcome!
I had such a wonderful time today talking with the students at Holy Angels Catholic School about the ocean, action and ripples of change!
There’s still time to book a school visit this year! I offer both in-person & virtual visits to schools around the globe - link in bio.
I had such a wonderful time today talking with the students at Holy Angels Catholic School about the ocean, action and ripples of change!
There’s still time to book a school visit this year! I offer both in-person & virtual visits to schools around the globe - link in bio.
April 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Now THIS is a welcome!
I had such a wonderful time today talking with the students at Holy Angels Catholic School about the ocean, action and ripples of change!
There’s still time to book a school visit this year! I offer both in-person & virtual visits to schools around the globe - link in bio.
I had such a wonderful time today talking with the students at Holy Angels Catholic School about the ocean, action and ripples of change!
There’s still time to book a school visit this year! I offer both in-person & virtual visits to schools around the globe - link in bio.
Earth Month is here!
Join me for a FREE webinar hosted by Learning for a Sustainable Future, featuring a reading from The Global Ocean & discussions about how you can take action this Earth month!
April 9, 2025
1-1:45 PM ET
Grades 3-8 (All welcome!)
Register:
lsf-lst.ca/programs/pro...
Join me for a FREE webinar hosted by Learning for a Sustainable Future, featuring a reading from The Global Ocean & discussions about how you can take action this Earth month!
April 9, 2025
1-1:45 PM ET
Grades 3-8 (All welcome!)
Register:
lsf-lst.ca/programs/pro...
April 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Earth Month is here!
Join me for a FREE webinar hosted by Learning for a Sustainable Future, featuring a reading from The Global Ocean & discussions about how you can take action this Earth month!
April 9, 2025
1-1:45 PM ET
Grades 3-8 (All welcome!)
Register:
lsf-lst.ca/programs/pro...
Join me for a FREE webinar hosted by Learning for a Sustainable Future, featuring a reading from The Global Ocean & discussions about how you can take action this Earth month!
April 9, 2025
1-1:45 PM ET
Grades 3-8 (All welcome!)
Register:
lsf-lst.ca/programs/pro...
Reposted by Rochelle Strauss
Just saw that today is Global ♻️ Day. Please pause your eyes on The Adventures of Grandmasaurus At the Aquarium Rescue Centre where recycling is a theme.
Published by @commondeerpress.bsky.social
Similar books by @rochellestrauss.bsky.social @franbwrites.bsky.social
#GlobalRecyclingDay #kidlit
Published by @commondeerpress.bsky.social
Similar books by @rochellestrauss.bsky.social @franbwrites.bsky.social
#GlobalRecyclingDay #kidlit
March 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Just saw that today is Global ♻️ Day. Please pause your eyes on The Adventures of Grandmasaurus At the Aquarium Rescue Centre where recycling is a theme.
Published by @commondeerpress.bsky.social
Similar books by @rochellestrauss.bsky.social @franbwrites.bsky.social
#GlobalRecyclingDay #kidlit
Published by @commondeerpress.bsky.social
Similar books by @rochellestrauss.bsky.social @franbwrites.bsky.social
#GlobalRecyclingDay #kidlit
Thank you @ontarioarts.bsky.social and the Government of Ontario for your ongoing support. Extremely grateful to have received a recommender grant to further my work!
March 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Thank you @ontarioarts.bsky.social and the Government of Ontario for your ongoing support. Extremely grateful to have received a recommender grant to further my work!
A gentle reminder… there is only one ocean!
February 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A gentle reminder… there is only one ocean!
New Year - New Me!! Well, not so much a new me, rather, new headhots!! Fun fun fun!! Thank you Paige Thompson for these wonderful photos! And thank you @parentclub.bsky.social for connecting me to Paige. Look for these (and other new images) to start cropping up across all my social channels.
January 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
New Year - New Me!! Well, not so much a new me, rather, new headhots!! Fun fun fun!! Thank you Paige Thompson for these wonderful photos! And thank you @parentclub.bsky.social for connecting me to Paige. Look for these (and other new images) to start cropping up across all my social channels.
Calling all #climate #ocean #environmental educators. Are you looking for innovative ways to integrate #environmentaleducation into your teaching? In this free session hosted by #eecom we will share ideas for exploring environmental education in unexpected places!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: EECOM Community of Practice: Discovering and Creating Environmental Learning Unlikely Places. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about...
Are you looking for innovative ways to integrate EE into your teaching? Do you have experience creating EE experiences that move beyond the traditional disciplines of science and geography?
This ECCO...
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November 29, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Calling all #climate #ocean #environmental educators. Are you looking for innovative ways to integrate #environmentaleducation into your teaching? In this free session hosted by #eecom we will share ideas for exploring environmental education in unexpected places!
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
More #ncte24 fun from yesterday - hanging out with my friends from
@earthdayorg.bsky.social. Wonderful to chat about opportunities for bringing #climateeducation into the classroom. Yes! Even into your English class!! Thanks for including #theglobalocean on your table display 🌊📚💙🌊
@earthdayorg.bsky.social. Wonderful to chat about opportunities for bringing #climateeducation into the classroom. Yes! Even into your English class!! Thanks for including #theglobalocean on your table display 🌊📚💙🌊
November 23, 2024 at 2:20 PM
More #ncte24 fun from yesterday - hanging out with my friends from
@earthdayorg.bsky.social. Wonderful to chat about opportunities for bringing #climateeducation into the classroom. Yes! Even into your English class!! Thanks for including #theglobalocean on your table display 🌊📚💙🌊
@earthdayorg.bsky.social. Wonderful to chat about opportunities for bringing #climateeducation into the classroom. Yes! Even into your English class!! Thanks for including #theglobalocean on your table display 🌊📚💙🌊
Author LE Carmichael, educator Chris Carlton & I will be presenting at #ncte24 at 4:15 today, room 104B. And don’t forget, Lindsey & I will also be signing books today at the #KCP booth (no. 935) at 11am - while supplies last! #kidlit #educators #edusky
November 23, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Author LE Carmichael, educator Chris Carlton & I will be presenting at #ncte24 at 4:15 today, room 104B. And don’t forget, Lindsey & I will also be signing books today at the #KCP booth (no. 935) at 11am - while supplies last! #kidlit #educators #edusky
Tomorrow - Saturday - 11-11:30 at the Kids Can Press booth (no. 935) - come get signed copies of The Global Ocean (and of Polar by LE Carmichael) while supplies last! #kidlit #ncte24 #kidsbooks #cankidlit
November 22, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Tomorrow - Saturday - 11-11:30 at the Kids Can Press booth (no. 935) - come get signed copies of The Global Ocean (and of Polar by LE Carmichael) while supplies last! #kidlit #ncte24 #kidsbooks #cankidlit
Magic moment - talking about bugs and being the weirdos with the amazing Kate McKinnon. Fantastic keynote filled with humour, inspiration and hope! Thanks #ncte! #kilit #kidlitauthors 📚
November 22, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Magic moment - talking about bugs and being the weirdos with the amazing Kate McKinnon. Fantastic keynote filled with humour, inspiration and hope! Thanks #ncte! #kilit #kidlitauthors 📚
Magic moment - talking about bugs and being the weirdos with the amazing Kate McKinnon. Fantastic keynote filled with humour, inspiration and hope! Thanks #ncte! #kilit #kidlitauthors 📚
November 22, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Magic moment - talking about bugs and being the weirdos with the amazing Kate McKinnon. Fantastic keynote filled with humour, inspiration and hope! Thanks #ncte! #kilit #kidlitauthors 📚
Looking forward to #ncte kicking off today.
I’ve got bookmarks & stickers - come find me if you want some swag! And don’t forget Lindsey Carmichael & I will be signing books on Sat from 11-11:30 the KCP booth 935 & presenting on Sat at 4:15 in room 104 B. #kitlit #nonfiction #kidsbooks #engteachers
I’ve got bookmarks & stickers - come find me if you want some swag! And don’t forget Lindsey Carmichael & I will be signing books on Sat from 11-11:30 the KCP booth 935 & presenting on Sat at 4:15 in room 104 B. #kitlit #nonfiction #kidsbooks #engteachers
November 21, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Looking forward to #ncte kicking off today.
I’ve got bookmarks & stickers - come find me if you want some swag! And don’t forget Lindsey Carmichael & I will be signing books on Sat from 11-11:30 the KCP booth 935 & presenting on Sat at 4:15 in room 104 B. #kitlit #nonfiction #kidsbooks #engteachers
I’ve got bookmarks & stickers - come find me if you want some swag! And don’t forget Lindsey Carmichael & I will be signing books on Sat from 11-11:30 the KCP booth 935 & presenting on Sat at 4:15 in room 104 B. #kitlit #nonfiction #kidsbooks #engteachers
Welcome to the party! Great to see you here!!
Hi, Blue Sky! We’re the Vancouver Writers Fest—we connect people to exceptional books, ideas, and dialogue through year-round programming that ignites a passion for words and the world around us.
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Follow us for event announcements, book world news and recommended reads, & much more!
November 18, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Welcome to the party! Great to see you here!!
Hey marine educator peeps - check this out! Thanks @gfauville.bsky.social
I am eager to build a community of marine educators/communicators, and ocean literacy researchers and practitioners here. I created this starter pack. If I included you and you want to be removed, let me know! Reply if you want to be added. Let's see if we can grow the #marineeducationsky
November 16, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Hey marine educator peeps - check this out! Thanks @gfauville.bsky.social
Welcome Frieda!! Good to have you here!
Hi to all! Excited to be in a supportive community. I write kids books (over 80 published internationally)and articles for adult publications. I’m also a free lance editor and mentor for picture books, non fiction and middle grade.
November 15, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Welcome Frieda!! Good to have you here!
Reposted by Rochelle Strauss
Hello everyone! Our first post:
Join us on Dec 2nd for a conversation on censorship in newsrooms!
censorshipinnewsrooms.eventbrite.ca
Join us on Dec 2nd for a conversation on censorship in newsrooms!
censorshipinnewsrooms.eventbrite.ca
Panel: Censorship in Newsrooms
A conversation with reporters in Toronto about censorship in newsrooms around Palestine and Gaza.
censorshipinnewsrooms.eventbrite.ca
November 15, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Hello everyone! Our first post:
Join us on Dec 2nd for a conversation on censorship in newsrooms!
censorshipinnewsrooms.eventbrite.ca
Join us on Dec 2nd for a conversation on censorship in newsrooms!
censorshipinnewsrooms.eventbrite.ca
Awwww thanks for the post @parentclub.bsky.social Nice to see my wee book included with these awesome books & authors!📚
📚👍A few non-fiction #kidlit books to check out...
How to Become an Accidental Genius @friedawishinsky.bsky.social Elizabeth MacLeod
The Global Ocean @rochellestrauss.bsky.social and Natasha Donovan
History Smashers @katemessner.bsky.social Dylan Meconis
How to Become an Accidental Genius @friedawishinsky.bsky.social Elizabeth MacLeod
The Global Ocean @rochellestrauss.bsky.social and Natasha Donovan
History Smashers @katemessner.bsky.social Dylan Meconis
November 15, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Awwww thanks for the post @parentclub.bsky.social Nice to see my wee book included with these awesome books & authors!📚
Looking forward to #NCTE next week. Who's gonna be there? Lindsey Carmichael and I will be presenting a session on Sat afternoon & signing books on Sat morning. Come say hi!!! #kidlit #NCTE2024 #kidlitchat #cankidlit #oceanliteracy #oceandecade
November 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Looking forward to #NCTE next week. Who's gonna be there? Lindsey Carmichael and I will be presenting a session on Sat afternoon & signing books on Sat morning. Come say hi!!! #kidlit #NCTE2024 #kidlitchat #cankidlit #oceanliteracy #oceandecade
Hello BlueSky!!! I was having FOMO so decided to join this wonderful band of lovelies!! I am a nonfiction children’s author eager to connect with other authors, teachers, librarians and educators. Also interested in all things STEM, nature and the environment. And sports - Go Jays!!
November 15, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Hello BlueSky!!! I was having FOMO so decided to join this wonderful band of lovelies!! I am a nonfiction children’s author eager to connect with other authors, teachers, librarians and educators. Also interested in all things STEM, nature and the environment. And sports - Go Jays!!