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Cheryl Kim
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Educator and Author of WAT TAKES HIS SHOT: The Life and Legacy of Wataru Misaka @Leeandlow #kidlit #12x12 #KidLitWorks

https://cherylkimbooks.com/
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New projects coming from @cheryltkim.bsky.social @painternik.bsky.social @jerroldconnors.bsky.social + more buff.ly/H5r9uc6
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Fave Four

If you'd like to see other picture book recommendations for this year, pop on over to cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com.

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August 28, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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🏀🗑️🧡 I'm wowed by how WAT TAKES HIS SHOT presents basketball player Wataru Misaka overcoming daunting barriers plus need-to-know historical context. Such an inspiration! 🤩📚👍🏼
#PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #bookboost
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"Wat knew he did his best with a ball in his hand." and "Wat blocked the doubts." Standout Page Turn Text: "But they weren't the only ones who recognized his talent…" Standout Art Detail: Action-pumped scenes with expressive light and color contrasts Starry Book Marks: Compelling insight and perspective, Skillful inclusion of conflict-filled history and unjust circumstances, Vivid verbs and meaning-packed phrasing for pivotal moments. Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Basketball, Wataru "Wat" Misaka: The first basketball player of color to break major league barriers, Practicing with persistence, Lifting up your community with shared hope and support, Fighting racism with relentless resilience. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2024, Created by Cheryl Kim and Nat Iwata, Imprint/Publisher: Lee & Low Books. For more, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
August 15, 2024 at 4:35 PM
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🎉 Congrats to @cheryltkim.bsky.social!

📚 WAT TAKES HIS SHOT: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BASKETBALL HERO WATARU MISAKA was named a 2025 BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (Age 9–12).

Illustrated by Nat Iwata. Published by Lee & Low.

#kidlit #12x12PB
August 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Congratulations to #12x12PB member @cheryltkim.bsky.social! Her #picturebook, WAT TAKES HIS SHOT: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BASKETBALL HERO WATARU MISAKA, illustrated by Nat Iwata and published by @leeandlow.bsky.social, released today!

See ALL of June's book birthdays: bit.ly/book-birthday
June 18, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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*New* on my blog: Interview w/
@cheryltkim.bsky.social & Nat Iwata on how they created WAT TAKES HIS SHOT: The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru Misaka (@leeandlow.bsky.social, launches Jun 18). Incl advice for young creators!

Also see Cheryl Kim On Teaching & Writing.

#Edusky #Skybrarian
Blog interview promo graphic for a children's book called WAT TAKES HIS SHOT: The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru Misaka, by Cheryl Kim, illustrated by Nat Iwata, published by Lee & Low. Image shows the cover of the book with a basketball player about to throw a basketball, and headshots of the author and illustrator.
June 6, 2024 at 3:20 PM
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Happy April and May book birthdays to KidLitWorks creators Sarah Holly Ackerman, Gabriele Davis, Zainab Khan, and Kerisa Greene! This diverse collection of books are sure to delight young readers!
May 17, 2024 at 6:08 AM
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So grateful to School Library Journal for my first ⭐️ Review!
leeandlow.bsky.social Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · May 13
🏀Wat Takes His Shot (6/18) received a ⭐STARRED⭐ review from School Library Journal!

🎉Wat's story of rising to any challenge and bringing your best to everything you do is a reminder of the power we each have to inspire others.❤️

📚Learn more & pre-order: bit.ly/3Sk1CGK
Background is a faded illustration of a basketball court. Text at the top is preceded by a star and reads, “An important and impressive story . . . Readers of all ages, especially those who love basketball, will rejoice over ‘Wat’s’ triumphs.” Quote is attributed as, “— School Library Journal, starred review.” An illustration on the left depicts Wataru Misaka getting ready to shoot a basketball. Next to it is the book cover for Wat Takes His Shot: The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru Misaka by Cheryl Kim, illustrated by Nat Iwata. Lee & Low Books logo in the bottom right corner.
May 14, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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Happy February and March Book Birthdays to KidLitWorks sisters @sarahollyackerman.bsky.social @sylviaichen.bsky.social
Excited for your books!
March 21, 2024 at 1:51 AM
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I joined my first critique group through 12x12 in February 2014. This month marks 10 years and we are still together encouraging each other forward!
February 10, 2024 at 12:54 AM
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New here and looking forward to connecting with the KidLit community!
debbieohi.com Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jan 26
One way to find others on Bluesky: LISTS. Any user can create lists; check their profile for a Lists tab. Attached image shows just a few of the Lists I've created. To see the USERS in a list, click on "About" (else it just shows posts by those in the list).
Collage of Bluesky list headers including Kidlit and YA editors, agents, art directors, book boosters, graphic novel community, spooky MG authors, kidlit/YA illustrators, Canadian kidlit/YA, indie bookstores, K-12 educators and librarians, etc.
February 8, 2024 at 8:58 AM