I'm super excited that STEAM TRAIN, DREAM TRAIN DELUXE EDITION has been selected for @cbcbooks.bsky.social ’s August Hot Off the Press! bit.ly/1dCTqYI #mustread #kidlit #CBCHotOffThePress

I adore FISH IN A TREE and can't wait to pick this one up!

SCBWI and more than 40 organizations representing parents, grassroots organizers, authors, librarians, booksellers, and publishers have signed a statement on the Trump Administration's firing of Dr. Carla Hayden.

Share and ACT NOW bit.ly/EmailHayden

Attention #teachers! Before you soar into summer, here's a chance to win copies of ROTO AND ROY for your entire K-2nd classroom for next school year!
Enter here or DM #ROTO to me in Instagram
#sweepstakes #books @kidlitchat.bsky.social #teachers #literacy #reading #kids

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An informal look at the most popular animals in children's books. (100 Scope Notes)

We may be heading toward summer, but this fall is going to be EXTRA special, friends!

I’ve got 3 new books headed your way—and you can preorder them all right now at 25% off during @barnesandnoble.com upcoming books sale. There will be more to share soon, but here’s a sneak peek 🧵

Just a reminder--WE NEED LIBRARIES IN OUR SCHOOLS.

Have you checked out the list of the best books of the 21st century so far on Kirkus? If you're looking to build your child's library, this is the PERFECT place to start.
www.kirkusreviews.com/picture-book...

#kidlit

Do you have a deserving library professional in your life? You can nominate them for an ILA award during #NationalLibraryWeek, April 6-12!

Thank you @tarawinequeen.bsky.social I am sitting down with my morning coffee and Instagram, prepared to be bombarded with bad news. And then… 🙌🏻 💫 I found your post. Thank you for making my day.

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Are you ready to zoom into some fabulous #kidlit books that feature Things That Go? I'm so happy to see Construction Site: Taking Flight! included in @cbcbooks.bsky.social #ThingsThatGo Showcase alongside a fabulous selection of titles.

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#CBCShowcase

Are we all surviving #daylightsavings Monday? Or have we headed back to bed?

As we work to defend libraries, we must remember that they are not alone. As sociologist Eric Klinenberg says, libraries are part of our social infrastructure. It follows that defending libraries can be part of defending our social infrastructure, which also includes parks, schools, and more.

I'm in awe of the gorgeous work posted today for #kidlitartpostcardday. Illustrators are amazingly talented and dedicated artists. Keep going, each of you, you make the book world a magical, colorful, and inspiring place. ❤️

I've got a fun giveaway of books happening on Instagram--which is something I do each month. The books for March are Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring by @kenardpak.bsky.social and Safe Harbor by @padmatv.bsky.social.

Hop on over and enter before March 14th!
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40 Outstanding International Books for Children from USBBY

Just a reminder: everyone watches women's sports!

Quartez Harris on the lasting impact of 'Little Man, Little Man,' James Baldwin’s children’s book | LitHub

Hi friends! It's my first day here & I'm finding my way around. If you're talking about #picturebooks, #kidlit, #kidlitart, #literacy, and awesome trucks, let's connect!

And a big #hello to @lkliterary.bsky.social & @chroniclebooks.bsky.social, who encouraged me to join the party here on @bsky.app.