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Whitney Stewart, Author
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Children's nonfiction book author, mindfulness instructor, dream explorer
✍ Rep'd by Hen & Ink Literary
https://whitneystewart.com/
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New EP and a conversation w/ Christoph Andersson!
Two producer/composers and their collaborations and perspectives
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July 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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#BookSky
June 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Bankruptcy Meeting Between Albert Whitman Owners, Creditors Turns Contentious buff.ly/qAPwcMI
June 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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➡️ If you and your books are affected by the Albert Whitman bankruptcy, I highly rec’d joining the Authors Guild & having their lawyers represent you!! They will help you file a claim & keep you informed! 📚🙌 We’re stronger together, #kidlit friends!
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May 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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A picture book biography about the creator of an iconic piece of art, a middle grade novel about a boarding school for investigators-in-training, a YA debut about a suspicious clinical research study, and more new books hitting shelves next week
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 26, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about the creator of an iconic work of art, a middle grade novel about a boarding school for investigators-in-training, a YA…
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May 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Department of Education Staff Slashed in First Steps Toward Shutdown
Department of Education Staff Slashed in First Steps Toward Shutdown
The Department of Education lost nearly 2,000 workers in the latest—and largest—move toward the administration's goal of eliminating the federal agency that collects data on student performance, ensur...
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March 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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An #NIH-funded research team has developed an mRNA vaccine to treat pancreatic cancer. Results from the clinical trial were published this week in Nature.

#pancreas #cancer #mRNA #vaccine #medsky #science #medicine #bluesky
In Early-Phase Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial, Investigational mRNA Vaccine Induces Sustained Immune Activity in Small Patient Group
Learn how MSK researchers are deploying mRNA vaccines against pancreatic cancer.
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February 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Wise man…
Wise man in a sweater in his home library 📚 contemplating: I don't know what word in the English language --I can't find one-- applies to people who are willing to sacrifice the literal existence of organized human life so they can put a few more dollars into highly stuffed pockets. The word 'evil' doesn't even begin to approach it. ~Noam Chomsky
February 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Tulane, LSU health researchers fear ‘generation’ of loss from Trump cuts veritenews.org/2025/02/21/t...
Tulane, LSU scientists fear generational loss due to Trump
Leaders from the city’s medical research community say life-saving advances in the treatment of cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases could be threatened if the Trump administration follows thro...
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February 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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I'm looking forward to Anderson's Bookshop's 23rd Annual Children's Literature Breakfast on Saturday! www.eventcombo.com/e/andersons-...
February 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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When our family was stranded on the banks of the Buffalo River, a National Park Ranger rescued us. What if she hadn't been there to help? Today's message to Senator Ron Johnson: people will die if you sit back and allow these terminations to continue. #DoYourJob
#CallFromAnywhere #Resist
Buffalo River between a sandy bank and a high, rocky cliff
February 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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2025 Edgar Award Nominations include LOOKING FOR SMOKE by KA Cobell (Heartdrum) in the YA category and both MYSTERY OF MYSTIC MOUNTAIN by Janet Fox (Simon & Schuster BFYR) and FIND HER by Ginger Reno (Holiday House) in the Juvenile Category. View: mysterywriters.org/2025-edgar-a... #mystery
Background is soft gray on black designs of wizards hats, candles, and mystery symbols. Header is: Mystery Writers of America 2025 Edgar Allen Poe Award Nominees. Features three book covers against rounded taupe horizontal rectangle with swirl of smoke. Books are LOOKING FOR SMOKE by KA Cobell (Native girl in profile, wearing long earrings, title in red, byline in blue, in slash font across the bottom), THE MYSTERY OF MYSTRIC MOUNTAIN by Janet S. Fox (three kids in a forest), FIND HER by Ginger Reno (Native girl standing in front of water at sunset, red handprint across her face)
February 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/o...
Opinion | Let Students Finish the Whole Book. It Could Change Their Lives. (Gift Article)
Had they merely read the summary, my students would have seen many of the same words, but they’d have lacked the feeling part.
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February 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Teacher & librarian friends! I'm offering a virtual Author-in-Residence program this spring. Have you signed up yet?

It includes 4 on-demand poetry writing workshops for your kids in grades 4-8 as well as a live Zoom Q&A session! katemessner.com/announcing-a...
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Book cover THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES has a blue-sky and green mountains background with a middle school boy with an orange backpack looking into the distance. A drooly Bernese mountain dog is looking up at him adoringly. Text reads: Special offer for educaqtors~ Preorder through The Bookstore Plus and get Kate Messner's Virtual Author-in-Residence program for National Poetry Month, including: -an early excerpt -teaching & discussion guide -four virtual poetry workshops -an invitation to a live Zoom Q&A session with Kate bit.ly/troublewithheroes People who pre-order through The Bookstore Plus will automatically receive the virtual kit via email in early March.
February 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Loving Marta’s illustrations @martapilosio.bsky.social
martapilosio.bsky.social Marta Pilosio Illustration @martapilosio.bsky.social · Dec 8
Hey! I’m Marta and this is my art! A little #artvsartist recap of this year that has brought me interesting projects and new representation! Life truly is a rollercoaster! 😉
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #artvsartist2024
January 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Teachers & librarians! Want an author or illustrator to Zoom into your classroom for World Read Aloud Day? Here's a list of 300+ volunteers who will celebrate with your readers next month! katemessner.com/zoom-with-an...
Cartoon animals - elephant, panda, giraffe, etc. with text: FEBRUARY 5, 2025 World Read Aloud Day
January 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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My heart is breaking for you, SoCal friends. I know so many kids will be out of school again this week due to the devastating wildfires, so I've pulled together a bunch of my virtual author visits & read-alouds. They'll be freely available for you all month. katemessner.com/read-alouds-...
Read-alouds & Resources for SoCal Schools & Families – Kate Messner
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January 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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A must-read and a must-act-upon!
December 16, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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Ahead of your #ncte24 game plan, check out all the Booth 504 goodies coming your way www.pinterest.com/pubspotlight...
Screenshot of some covers from Pinterest board sections for Author Signings, Picture Books, Chapter Books, Elementary Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Poetry/Stories in Verse, Middle Grade Fiction, Midd Grade Nonfiction, High School Fiction
November 20, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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Children’s booksellers offer their seasonal picks for young readers in our holiday survey
Children's Booksellers Reveal Their 2024 Holiday Book Lists
We asked booksellers to share the titles that have become their holiday highlights, from seasonal picture books to middle grade and YA favorites, and more.
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December 10, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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Educators! Looking for #CanKidLit books with classroom activity suggestions? Check out #3in3CanKidLit w/me and my friend @andreamack.bsky.social (educator, book blogger, & author).
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Theme music by my boardgaming filk friends @faithfulsidekicks.bsky.social #Edusky #KidLit
3 in 3 (and tea!), Episode 04 with Andrea Mack, Debbie Ridpath Ohi #3in3cankidlit
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December 10, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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A #FoundObjectArt challenge (for artists of all ages & levels of experience): Cut a pepper in half & photograph it on white paper. Add art! Either digitally or physically; if the latter, make sure you use non-toxic materials.

Post in replies or on your own feed & pls use alt-text. #Uplift
Found object art, featuring a halved green bell pepper positioned on a piece of white paper, with a digital drawing of the Grinch wearing a Santa hat superimposed on top. In the background, we can see some cans of tomato sauce. #foundobjectart
December 10, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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Of the three dozen or so books I wrote with James Patterson, WORD OF MOUSE might've just been my favorite. So I was excited to learn that the sequel we wrote a while ago, THE GREAT MOUSE ESCAPE, will be coming out on June 16, 2025. Isaiah is back! #kidlit @kidlitchat.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 1:38 PM
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The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature include my 2024 MG novel, ON A WING AND A TEAR, and STITCHES OF TRADITION by Marcie Rendon and Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (both Heartdrum) & more: www.csmcl.org/best-books-2... #multicultural #childrensbooks #youngadultbooks #kidlit
December 10, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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A reminder that #BFK269 is a stocking stuffed with #Christmas gift recommendations including this year's #poetry picks, non-fiction for the tree and our Books of the Year. You'll also find interviews, comment, the latest children's book news and more 🎁 #KidLit
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Graphic with the cover of the latest issue of online children's books journal Books for Keeps. Founded in 1980, this is the 269th issue. You can explore all issues on the website and free of charge.
December 7, 2024 at 4:35 PM