Sandra Nickel 📚
@senickel.bsky.social
Award-Winning Picture Book Author | Next Up: THE TRUE UGLY DUCKLING: HOW HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN BECAME A SWAN 🐣| Agent: Victoria Wells Arms l #KidLit l #PictureBooks l #VCFA | #SCBWI l #AffirmingAutism l She/her
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I’m nearly in tears over here. It’s not only a star from Kirkus, it’s the most amazing and beautiful review I’ve ever received. Thank you! And thank you to the incredible illustrator, Calvin Nicholls!#newbooks #books #picturebook #hanschristianandersen #starredreview
Two weeks until The True Ugly Duckling is out in the world! Hailey & I celebrated by reading together. I love how she changed positions & smiled all the way through. (Thanks to Emo-Photo.com for catching these photos in the moment!)
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#newbooks #books #childrensbook #kidlit @levinequerido.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Two weeks until The True Ugly Duckling is out in the world! Hailey & I celebrated by reading together. I love how she changed positions & smiled all the way through. (Thanks to Emo-Photo.com for catching these photos in the moment!)
#newbooks #books #childrensbook #kidlit @levinequerido.bsky.social
#newbooks #books #childrensbook #kidlit @levinequerido.bsky.social
Hi Everyone! Please come to The True Ugly Duckling Book Launch! April 2, Books of Wonder, NYC. It's a double celebration since it's Hans Christian Andersen's birthday too! Everyone is welcome. Bring friends! Just sign up here: www.facebook.com/events/15697...
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#booklaunch @levinequerido.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Hi Everyone! Please come to The True Ugly Duckling Book Launch! April 2, Books of Wonder, NYC. It's a double celebration since it's Hans Christian Andersen's birthday too! Everyone is welcome. Bring friends! Just sign up here: www.facebook.com/events/15697...
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#booklaunch @levinequerido.bsky.social
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Tomorrow is World Read Aloud Day! www.litworld.org/world-read-a...
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Tomorrow is World Read Aloud Day! www.litworld.org/world-read-a...
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This is so exciting! Congratulations!
I’m nearly in tears over here. It’s not only a star from Kirkus, it’s the most amazing and beautiful review I’ve ever received. Thank you! And thank you to the incredible illustrator, Calvin Nicholls!#newbooks #books #picturebook #hanschristianandersen #starredreview
January 20, 2026 at 5:35 PM
This is so exciting! Congratulations!
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Happy (almost) #BookBirthday to As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons = Six Qs with author Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle + 2 Book #GIVEAWAY! @kbiddle.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social Magination Press/ illus. David Wilkerson #kidlitmegafeed #Skybrarians
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Happy (almost) #BookBirthday to As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons = Six Qs with author Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle + 2 Book GIVEAWAY! - Erin Dealey, Children's Author
We celebrate the Book Birthday of As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons + Six Qs with author Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle
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January 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Happy (almost) #BookBirthday to As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons = Six Qs with author Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle + 2 Book #GIVEAWAY! @kbiddle.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social Magination Press/ illus. David Wilkerson #kidlitmegafeed #Skybrarians
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Congratulations, @erinentrada.bsky.social!!
January 26, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations, @erinentrada.bsky.social!!
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Yay!! Congratulations, @jashar.bsky.social!
January 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Yay!! Congratulations, @jashar.bsky.social!
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Yay!!!!! I LOVE this book!
THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST by Aubrey Hartman is a 2026 Newbery Honor Book! Join us in congratulating Aubrey!
January 26, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Yay!!!!! I LOVE this book!
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This is the book I really, really, really wanted to win the 2026 Newbery! Congratulations, Renée Watson!
Renée Watson wins the Newbery! She is a treasure and so is this book. I just gifted it to a young reader friend. It's a book in verse, so accessible, about grief.
January 26, 2026 at 5:29 PM
This is the book I really, really, really wanted to win the 2026 Newbery! Congratulations, Renée Watson!
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Today's ALA announcement of award-winning books for young people has been a wonderful, and welcome, break from this regular drumbeat of grim news. Congratulations @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social for Printz-winning LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN: INTERTRIBAL STORIES.
January 26, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Today's ALA announcement of award-winning books for young people has been a wonderful, and welcome, break from this regular drumbeat of grim news. Congratulations @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social for Printz-winning LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN: INTERTRIBAL STORIES.
Lerner’s Fiction February is right around the corner. Sign up to hear my read aloud of Bear’s Big Idea, written by me and illustrated by Il Sung Na! 🐻❤️ @lernerbooks.bsky.social #readaloud #picturebook #bear #idea #books
January 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Lerner’s Fiction February is right around the corner. Sign up to hear my read aloud of Bear’s Big Idea, written by me and illustrated by Il Sung Na! 🐻❤️ @lernerbooks.bsky.social #readaloud #picturebook #bear #idea #books
I’m nearly in tears over here. It’s not only a star from Kirkus, it’s the most amazing and beautiful review I’ve ever received. Thank you! And thank you to the incredible illustrator, Calvin Nicholls!#newbooks #books #picturebook #hanschristianandersen #starredreview
January 20, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I’m nearly in tears over here. It’s not only a star from Kirkus, it’s the most amazing and beautiful review I’ve ever received. Thank you! And thank you to the incredible illustrator, Calvin Nicholls!#newbooks #books #picturebook #hanschristianandersen #starredreview
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A PLACE TO LAND: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND THE SPEECH THAT INSPIRED A NATION by Barry Wittenstein & Jerry Pinkney is one of four books about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shelved in my little free library this month. Every day is a good day to learn about Black heroes and Black history. #KidLit
January 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM
A PLACE TO LAND: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND THE SPEECH THAT INSPIRED A NATION by Barry Wittenstein & Jerry Pinkney is one of four books about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shelved in my little free library this month. Every day is a good day to learn about Black heroes and Black history. #KidLit
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Welp, it's weird to be sharing positive news when we've got an American city basically occupied. But then again, the offer for this project came through the week Trump got re-elected so....
January 13, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Welp, it's weird to be sharing positive news when we've got an American city basically occupied. But then again, the offer for this project came through the week Trump got re-elected so....
What an honor that @levinequerido.bsky.social chose The True Ugly Duckling as its lead book for its Spring Catalogue. Words are by me and illustrations are by the enormously talented Calvin Nichols.
#picturebook #hanschristianandersen #newbooks #books #kidlit
#picturebook #hanschristianandersen #newbooks #books #kidlit
January 14, 2026 at 12:32 PM
What an honor that @levinequerido.bsky.social chose The True Ugly Duckling as its lead book for its Spring Catalogue. Words are by me and illustrations are by the enormously talented Calvin Nichols.
#picturebook #hanschristianandersen #newbooks #books #kidlit
#picturebook #hanschristianandersen #newbooks #books #kidlit
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Thank you Eugene Goodman for saving Democracy during the Capitol insurrection #January6th
January 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Thank you Eugene Goodman for saving Democracy during the Capitol insurrection #January6th
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BIG NEWS!
Utah's chapter of the ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the state for its banning of 22 books from all public school students.
This case could have massive implications nationwide.
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Utah's chapter of the ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the state for its banning of 22 books from all public school students.
This case could have massive implications nationwide.
bookriot.com/utah-sued-ov...
State ACLU, on Behalf of Authors and Students, Sues Utah Over Book Bans
The ACLU of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the state over legislation that has allowed them to ban books from public school students.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
BIG NEWS!
Utah's chapter of the ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the state for its banning of 22 books from all public school students.
This case could have massive implications nationwide.
bookriot.com/utah-sued-ov...
Utah's chapter of the ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the state for its banning of 22 books from all public school students.
This case could have massive implications nationwide.
bookriot.com/utah-sued-ov...
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The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has been dissolved, ending its 58 years as the primary funder for PBS, NPR and local TV and radio stations
Corporation For Public Broadcasting Is Dissolved After 58 Years Of Service
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January 5, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The destruction doesn't make for a photo-op like tearing down the East Wing of the White House or bulldozing the Rose Garden, but it's every bit as bad. Generations of American children learned to spell and count, learned the Preamble to the Constitution, from watching shows produced by the CPB.
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Fab #kidlit 2/ @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @suefliess.bsky.social @amstephens.bsky.social @fuse8.bsky.social @hellonathanc.bsky.social @bshum79.bsky.social @nadinepresley.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social @senickel.bsky.social erindealey.com/authors-and-...
It’s the most WONDERFUL time of the year: a VERY SPECIAL ICYMThem Book List & recap of 40+ fabulous #kidlit books of 2025! - Erin Dealey, Children's Author
Our VERY SPECIAL ICYMThem Book List 2025 -- 43 fabulous picture books and must-read middle grade novels we don't want you to miss!
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December 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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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
Look what I woke up to! Our first snow in Switzerland! ❄️💙
#winterwonderland #snow #switzerland #firstsnow #authorlife #kidlit #iamwriting
#winterwonderland #snow #switzerland #firstsnow #authorlife #kidlit #iamwriting
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Look what I woke up to! Our first snow in Switzerland! ❄️💙
#winterwonderland #snow #switzerland #firstsnow #authorlife #kidlit #iamwriting
#winterwonderland #snow #switzerland #firstsnow #authorlife #kidlit #iamwriting
“The lesson that we learn from Seven, that sometimes being different has huge rewards, can make those who don’t fit in feel special.” I really hope those who feel different do indeed feel special—because they are! Thank you so much, Pamela Kramer! pamelakramer.com/2025/10/19/a... #pigeons #books
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
“The lesson that we learn from Seven, that sometimes being different has huge rewards, can make those who don’t fit in feel special.” I really hope those who feel different do indeed feel special—because they are! Thank you so much, Pamela Kramer! pamelakramer.com/2025/10/19/a... #pigeons #books
I'm so excited that Making Light Bloom and I are on the Page Count podcast today! Laura Walter is a fabulous host, and we had an absolutely wonderful conversation. cpl.org/podcast-epis... #books #library #librarians #Ohio #podcast #childrensbooks #picturebooks #Tiffanylamps @holidayhouse.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I'm so excited that Making Light Bloom and I are on the Page Count podcast today! Laura Walter is a fabulous host, and we had an absolutely wonderful conversation. cpl.org/podcast-epis... #books #library #librarians #Ohio #podcast #childrensbooks #picturebooks #Tiffanylamps @holidayhouse.bsky.social
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So delighted to celebrate this wonderful book!! 🎉
The Crystal Kite Award for Bear’s Big Idea has arrived! Thank you to all of my fellow @scbwi.bsky.social creatives! I am truly touched and honored. 💕 Thank you also to Il Sung Na for his inspired illustrations! 💕 @lernerbooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #award #childrensbook #kidlit #books #booklove
November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
So delighted to celebrate this wonderful book!! 🎉
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Congratulations! @senickel.bsky.social BEAR’S BIG IDEA @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social Illus. Il Sung Na
The Crystal Kite Award for Bear’s Big Idea has arrived! Thank you to all of my fellow @scbwi.bsky.social creatives! I am truly touched and honored. 💕 Thank you also to Il Sung Na for his inspired illustrations! 💕 @lernerbooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #award #childrensbook #kidlit #books #booklove
November 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Congratulations! @senickel.bsky.social BEAR’S BIG IDEA @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social Illus. Il Sung Na