Claire Annette Noland
@claireannette.bsky.social
Children’s Picture Book Author
“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” (E.B. White)
“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” (E.B. White)
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade book, THE GODS' REVENGE by @katherinemarsh.bsky.social (HarperCollins Children), out on April 22.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... (+ more ways to win)
April 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the middle grade book, THE GODS' REVENGE by @katherinemarsh.bsky.social (HarperCollins Children), out on April 22.
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... (+ more ways to win)
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book SO-HEE AND LOWY by @annakangbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @christopherweyant1.bsky.social (Two Lions) out on April 22.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... (+ more ways to win)
April 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book SO-HEE AND LOWY by @annakangbooks.bsky.social, illustrated by @christopherweyant1.bsky.social (Two Lions) out on April 22.
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... (+ more ways to win)
To enter, L + RP & confirm your entry in our Friday update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... (+ more ways to win)
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Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (April 11): www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... Inside: Writing Subtext, Kid Lit Critique Meet Up, Writing Hooks, and more. Thanks @jonilnemeth.bsky.social for the illustration and HarperCollins Children and Two Lions for the MG & PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (4/11/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
www.kidlit411.com
April 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (April 11): www.kidlit411.com/2025/04/the-... Inside: Writing Subtext, Kid Lit Critique Meet Up, Writing Hooks, and more. Thanks @jonilnemeth.bsky.social for the illustration and HarperCollins Children and Two Lions for the MG & PB giveaways.
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Quick vocabulary lesson for those who get caught up in acronyms and forget...
Diversity means welcoming & valuing people from all different backgrounds.
Equity means fairness.
Inclusion means not leaving kids out. And providing for those with special needs.
Diversity means welcoming & valuing people from all different backgrounds.
Equity means fairness.
Inclusion means not leaving kids out. And providing for those with special needs.
April 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Quick vocabulary lesson for those who get caught up in acronyms and forget...
Diversity means welcoming & valuing people from all different backgrounds.
Equity means fairness.
Inclusion means not leaving kids out. And providing for those with special needs.
Diversity means welcoming & valuing people from all different backgrounds.
Equity means fairness.
Inclusion means not leaving kids out. And providing for those with special needs.
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Doesn't this latest Mary book look fantastic?
She’s baaaaack!
To discover the idea that sparked MARY HAD A LITTLE JAM, check out my latest Picture Book Builders post.
➡️➡️Repost for a chance to win a signed copy.
This book is my attempt to bring a little harmony into this world.
🎶🎵🎶🎵
picturebookbuilders.com/2025/03/mary...
To discover the idea that sparked MARY HAD A LITTLE JAM, check out my latest Picture Book Builders post.
➡️➡️Repost for a chance to win a signed copy.
This book is my attempt to bring a little harmony into this world.
🎶🎵🎶🎵
picturebookbuilders.com/2025/03/mary...
March 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Doesn't this latest Mary book look fantastic?
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If anyone recognizes the secret police in this video (even with their masks) please let me know via email or Signal.
I'd like to file FOIA requests and it's helpful to identify people so you can instruct a federal agency where they should look for records. (John Smith's email account, etc)
I'd like to file FOIA requests and it's helpful to identify people so you can instruct a federal agency where they should look for records. (John Smith's email account, etc)
Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
March 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM
If anyone recognizes the secret police in this video (even with their masks) please let me know via email or Signal.
I'd like to file FOIA requests and it's helpful to identify people so you can instruct a federal agency where they should look for records. (John Smith's email account, etc)
I'd like to file FOIA requests and it's helpful to identify people so you can instruct a federal agency where they should look for records. (John Smith's email account, etc)
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📍Pinned post for 🇨🇦Canadian KidLit & YA feed. Pls hit Like ❤️ on the feed to improve this feed's visibility?
If you post about Canadian kidlit/YA, post w/ hashtag #CanKidLit #CanYALit #IReadCanadian or #ForestOfReading, related keywords. Also pushes to KidLit Mega Feed.
More info.
If you post about Canadian kidlit/YA, post w/ hashtag #CanKidLit #CanYALit #IReadCanadian or #ForestOfReading, related keywords. Also pushes to KidLit Mega Feed.
More info.
June 21, 2024 at 1:09 PM
📍Pinned post for 🇨🇦Canadian KidLit & YA feed. Pls hit Like ❤️ on the feed to improve this feed's visibility?
If you post about Canadian kidlit/YA, post w/ hashtag #CanKidLit #CanYALit #IReadCanadian or #ForestOfReading, related keywords. Also pushes to KidLit Mega Feed.
More info.
If you post about Canadian kidlit/YA, post w/ hashtag #CanKidLit #CanYALit #IReadCanadian or #ForestOfReading, related keywords. Also pushes to KidLit Mega Feed.
More info.
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We're hosting a BONUS #12x12PB Book Chat w/ author Heidi E.Y. Stemple for her #picturebook, JANIE WRITES A PLAY! This story is based on Heidi’s mother & children’s author legend, Jane Yolen, & the 1st play she wrote as a child.
Join us on 2/25 @ 8pm ET/5pm PT! https://buff.ly/419prE6
Join us on 2/25 @ 8pm ET/5pm PT! https://buff.ly/419prE6
February 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We're hosting a BONUS #12x12PB Book Chat w/ author Heidi E.Y. Stemple for her #picturebook, JANIE WRITES A PLAY! This story is based on Heidi’s mother & children’s author legend, Jane Yolen, & the 1st play she wrote as a child.
Join us on 2/25 @ 8pm ET/5pm PT! https://buff.ly/419prE6
Join us on 2/25 @ 8pm ET/5pm PT! https://buff.ly/419prE6
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Have you started multiple years thinking THIS will be the year you make inroads into your #picturebook writing/pub dreams only to find yourself in the same place the next? Don't be like the titular character in #groundhog day - join #12x12PB! http://12x12challeng... #kidlit
February 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Have you started multiple years thinking THIS will be the year you make inroads into your #picturebook writing/pub dreams only to find yourself in the same place the next? Don't be like the titular character in #groundhog day - join #12x12PB! http://12x12challeng... #kidlit
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I'm already prepping my #MSWL Day post! Looking forward to re-assembling our writing community here!
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
manuscriptwishlist.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I'm already prepping my #MSWL Day post! Looking forward to re-assembling our writing community here!
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Can't wait for this!! Writers, I'll be participating so keep an eye out 😇
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
manuscriptwishlist.com
January 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Can't wait for this!! Writers, I'll be participating so keep an eye out 😇
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On today's #Storystorm, find out how and why to add layers to your book cake. Mentor texts by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @claireannette.bsky.social @kateywrites.bsky.social taralazar.com/2025/01/11/s... @taralazar.bsky.social
January 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
On today's #Storystorm, find out how and why to add layers to your book cake. Mentor texts by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @claireannette.bsky.social @kateywrites.bsky.social taralazar.com/2025/01/11/s... @taralazar.bsky.social
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Just a reminder that BlueSky works a bit differently. If something resonates with you be sure to repost to let others know it is agreat idea! While likes are great, reposting highlights great ideas for the communities we are building. #TLSky #EduSky #KidLit #Skybrarian #Edtech #Education
December 7, 2024 at 1:18 AM
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Looking forward to it!
Book Recs Supremo!
Book Recs Supremo!
Oh, my darlings. It's almost here. The marathon of children's books of 2024. You ain't seen nothing like this before! Get ready for 31 Days, 31 Lists, starting December 1st! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/11/30/i...
It’s Here! 31 Days, 31 Lists 2024!
So exciting, so exciting!! Each year I dedicate the 31 days of December to a different list of children’s books released in America in the current publishing year. What that means is that all year lon...
afuse8production.slj.com
November 30, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Looking forward to it!
Book Recs Supremo!
Book Recs Supremo!
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All age crafters check out the no-sew dog collar on this weeks Dynamic Book Duos featuring 2 #pbs about making do with what you have and using it to create! Thx to authors Claire Annette Noland and Jeanne Walker Harvey for contributing! #sewing #makedo
www.suzannejacobslipshaw.com/dynamic-book...
www.suzannejacobslipshaw.com/dynamic-book...
Make Do and Create Something New on Dynamic Book Duos
This week's Dynamic Book Duos’ pairing focuses on making do and creating something new and includes coordinating educational activities.
www.suzannejacobslipshaw.com
May 28, 2024 at 3:04 PM
All age crafters check out the no-sew dog collar on this weeks Dynamic Book Duos featuring 2 #pbs about making do with what you have and using it to create! Thx to authors Claire Annette Noland and Jeanne Walker Harvey for contributing! #sewing #makedo
www.suzannejacobslipshaw.com/dynamic-book...
www.suzannejacobslipshaw.com/dynamic-book...
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Here's my new Starter Pack for High School English Teachers; thanks to all who responded to my thread. Note that I am *not* an English teacher, but I can't remove my face from the auto-generated image, sorry. 💙
go.bsky.app/K5zShyD
go.bsky.app/K5zShyD
November 14, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Here's my new Starter Pack for High School English Teachers; thanks to all who responded to my thread. Note that I am *not* an English teacher, but I can't remove my face from the auto-generated image, sorry. 💙
go.bsky.app/K5zShyD
go.bsky.app/K5zShyD
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For those wondering: I'm not participating in #Skypitch but am helping spread the word because some people still associate pitch parties w/Twitter 🙄.
To convince them otherwise: help events like this grow. boringstorybook.com/skypitch
Pls follow @skypitch.bsky.social & help boost?
#KidLit
To convince them otherwise: help events like this grow. boringstorybook.com/skypitch
Pls follow @skypitch.bsky.social & help boost?
#KidLit
a drawing of four cartoon characters with the website debbie-oli.com in the lower right corner
Alt: Animated gif showing four colorful smiling blogs passing a heart from one character to another.
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October 22, 2024 at 6:15 PM
For those wondering: I'm not participating in #Skypitch but am helping spread the word because some people still associate pitch parties w/Twitter 🙄.
To convince them otherwise: help events like this grow. boringstorybook.com/skypitch
Pls follow @skypitch.bsky.social & help boost?
#KidLit
To convince them otherwise: help events like this grow. boringstorybook.com/skypitch
Pls follow @skypitch.bsky.social & help boost?
#KidLit
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We've loved connecting with the #12x12PB community on Bluesky! ☁️❤️
Join us to connect with fellow #picturebookauthors and #picturebookillustrators in our #writingcommunity. Follow us here: https://buff.ly/47Q0ZZO
Join us to connect with fellow #picturebookauthors and #picturebookillustrators in our #writingcommunity. Follow us here: https://buff.ly/47Q0ZZO
October 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM
We've loved connecting with the #12x12PB community on Bluesky! ☁️❤️
Join us to connect with fellow #picturebookauthors and #picturebookillustrators in our #writingcommunity. Follow us here: https://buff.ly/47Q0ZZO
Join us to connect with fellow #picturebookauthors and #picturebookillustrators in our #writingcommunity. Follow us here: https://buff.ly/47Q0ZZO
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Uplifting praise!
@fuse8.bsky.social’s shoutout to us on Fuse 8 n’ Kate has us psyched.
Attached are some transcript screenshots of nice words Betsy Bird said about our podcast.
We love how the whole libraryland/kidlit world is really kind about lifting each other up.
@fuse8.bsky.social’s shoutout to us on Fuse 8 n’ Kate has us psyched.
Attached are some transcript screenshots of nice words Betsy Bird said about our podcast.
We love how the whole libraryland/kidlit world is really kind about lifting each other up.
September 15, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Uplifting praise!
@fuse8.bsky.social’s shoutout to us on Fuse 8 n’ Kate has us psyched.
Attached are some transcript screenshots of nice words Betsy Bird said about our podcast.
We love how the whole libraryland/kidlit world is really kind about lifting each other up.
@fuse8.bsky.social’s shoutout to us on Fuse 8 n’ Kate has us psyched.
Attached are some transcript screenshots of nice words Betsy Bird said about our podcast.
We love how the whole libraryland/kidlit world is really kind about lifting each other up.
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Happy launch week to these #KidLit books! I browsed recent #BookBirthday posts & created this collage. Posts by @pubspotlight.bsky.social @toonbooks.bsky.social @booksalbatros.bsky.social @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social @kayeb.bsky.social.
Pls help boost new books by sharing?
Other launch info 🧵👇🏼
Pls help boost new books by sharing?
Other launch info 🧵👇🏼
September 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Happy launch week to these #KidLit books! I browsed recent #BookBirthday posts & created this collage. Posts by @pubspotlight.bsky.social @toonbooks.bsky.social @booksalbatros.bsky.social @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social @kayeb.bsky.social.
Pls help boost new books by sharing?
Other launch info 🧵👇🏼
Pls help boost new books by sharing?
Other launch info 🧵👇🏼
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Episode 1: Pink Kindness, Springsteen Vibes, Bleakness & Quiet Comfort
Chris rocks an anti-bullying, pro-kindness shirt.
Paul channels Springsteen Americana.
Fox by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks
Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest & Erin Stead
spoti.fi/4dNDUKK
apple.co/3T9eLCc
#kidlit
Chris rocks an anti-bullying, pro-kindness shirt.
Paul channels Springsteen Americana.
Fox by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks
Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest & Erin Stead
spoti.fi/4dNDUKK
apple.co/3T9eLCc
#kidlit
September 2, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Episode 1: Pink Kindness, Springsteen Vibes, Bleakness & Quiet Comfort
Chris rocks an anti-bullying, pro-kindness shirt.
Paul channels Springsteen Americana.
Fox by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks
Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest & Erin Stead
spoti.fi/4dNDUKK
apple.co/3T9eLCc
#kidlit
Chris rocks an anti-bullying, pro-kindness shirt.
Paul channels Springsteen Americana.
Fox by Margaret Wild & Ron Brooks
Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing by Amy Hest & Erin Stead
spoti.fi/4dNDUKK
apple.co/3T9eLCc
#kidlit
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Reminder: If you see someone you're happy to see on Bluesky, DO take the time to Like / Reply / Share if you can!
Engage with others and their posts in the way you'd like others to engage with you and your posts.
#BlueSkyTips
Engage with others and their posts in the way you'd like others to engage with you and your posts.
#BlueSkyTips
July 15, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Reminder: If you see someone you're happy to see on Bluesky, DO take the time to Like / Reply / Share if you can!
Engage with others and their posts in the way you'd like others to engage with you and your posts.
#BlueSkyTips
Engage with others and their posts in the way you'd like others to engage with you and your posts.
#BlueSkyTips