Carrie A. Pearson, children's book author & presenter
@cpearsonauthor.bsky.social
Children's book author/full-time word wrangler | early childhood educator | Repped by Kelly Sonnack | proud bi-peninsula Michigander | carriepearsonbooks.com | she/her
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Hello Bluesky folks. Brief intro: I'm a children's book author and presenter. I volunteer in the literacy for young readers space because all children deserve the best stories we can give them. Below, we're measuring the circumference of the world's tallest tree at a recent school visit. 😍🌲
Hey lower MI friends, I’m coming to Royal Oak for the Local Author Fair!
📚 Saturday 10/25
📚11am-4pm
📚 Royal Oak Public Library
I’m bringing my book signing 🖊️
See you there? Can’t wait to talk books with book lovers!
📚 Saturday 10/25
📚11am-4pm
📚 Royal Oak Public Library
I’m bringing my book signing 🖊️
See you there? Can’t wait to talk books with book lovers!
October 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Hey lower MI friends, I’m coming to Royal Oak for the Local Author Fair!
📚 Saturday 10/25
📚11am-4pm
📚 Royal Oak Public Library
I’m bringing my book signing 🖊️
See you there? Can’t wait to talk books with book lovers!
📚 Saturday 10/25
📚11am-4pm
📚 Royal Oak Public Library
I’m bringing my book signing 🖊️
See you there? Can’t wait to talk books with book lovers!
Celebrate a book birthing-day with us! 🎉 Middle-grade STEM story reading, science facts, and a Tiny-To-Ready animal gestation game all at the Watch Them Grow library launch. Books for sale and signing. Deets below! @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social 📚🎂
September 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Celebrate a book birthing-day with us! 🎉 Middle-grade STEM story reading, science facts, and a Tiny-To-Ready animal gestation game all at the Watch Them Grow library launch. Books for sale and signing. Deets below! @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social 📚🎂
Always wanted to peek behind the publishing curtain? Here's your chance—episode 4 of my blog series, Journey To A New Book (Hopefully), dropped today. bit.ly/464CTeQ Catch up on previous posts, read today's ep, & watch for final 2 posts in the series next week. Final post includes book giveaway. 👀
Peek Behind the Publishing Curtain: DRAFTING, FEEDBACK, ON SUBMISSION (AKA:WAITING AND KEEPING THE FAITH) - Carrie A. Pearson, Children's Book Author
Welcome to the next episode of Peek Behind the Publishing Curtain, the series I’ve written to give people an idea of the steps an author takes to bring a new book to readers. Check out the previous po...
carriepearsonbooks.com
September 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Always wanted to peek behind the publishing curtain? Here's your chance—episode 4 of my blog series, Journey To A New Book (Hopefully), dropped today. bit.ly/464CTeQ Catch up on previous posts, read today's ep, & watch for final 2 posts in the series next week. Final post includes book giveaway. 👀
Thrilled to be in the Millbrook Press/Lerner book family with these talented folks ⬇️ #fangirl #fallbooks 🍁 🍂
We have fabulous new books from Kelly Rice Schmitt & Jam Dong, Sandra Markle, Kribi Fagan, @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social, @ninacrews.bsky.social, @drzathome.bsky.social & @joseebisaillon.bsky.social, @jessicafgwrites.bsky.social, Beth Mills, Lisa Wheeler & @bazgott.bsky.social ...
August 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Thrilled to be in the Millbrook Press/Lerner book family with these talented folks ⬇️ #fangirl #fallbooks 🍁 🍂
What a day. So proud of each and every one of us, especially those in danger of violence who showed up anyway. 🇺🇸⭐️
No Kings Day was one of the largest days of protest in US history. From deep red small towns to our largest cities, millions of people turned out to make it clear that the American people will not bow to fascism. #NoKings
June 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
What a day. So proud of each and every one of us, especially those in danger of violence who showed up anyway. 🇺🇸⭐️
Thank you, blog host @patricianewman.bsky.social for the opportunity to be part of #LitLinks.
PB biographies bring historical + scientific milestones to life!
Engaging characters show how ideas develop, systems evolve, + individuals make a mark
Now on #LitLinks
🌟 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12762
@cpearsonauthor.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @nancycarpenterart.bsky.social
Engaging characters show how ideas develop, systems evolve, + individuals make a mark
Now on #LitLinks
🌟 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12762
@cpearsonauthor.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @nancycarpenterart.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Thank you, blog host @patricianewman.bsky.social for the opportunity to be part of #LitLinks.
I’ve been thinking a lot about bridges lately—literal ones (like the New River Gorge Bridge where I recently tiptoed the catwalk!) and metaphorical ones. 🧠📚
Especially the ones that connect young readers to big ideas. #LitLinks #VirginiaApgar
Especially the ones that connect young readers to big ideas. #LitLinks #VirginiaApgar
June 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I’ve been thinking a lot about bridges lately—literal ones (like the New River Gorge Bridge where I recently tiptoed the catwalk!) and metaphorical ones. 🧠📚
Especially the ones that connect young readers to big ideas. #LitLinks #VirginiaApgar
Especially the ones that connect young readers to big ideas. #LitLinks #VirginiaApgar
Of course you’re right on this. ⬇️ 😇
Thou shalt demand retailers tell you how much prices have gone up because of tariffs.
April 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Of course you’re right on this. ⬇️ 😇
URGENT ACTION: Details for Trump's Presidential Budget were leaked, including his plans to disastrously eliminate Head Start and endanger #childcare access for families. Tell Congress we want Trump’s #HANDSOFF #HeadStart. action.momsrising.org/sign/Head_St...
Keep Trump's #HANDSOFF Head Start!
Tell Congress to hold the line and keep Trump’s HANDS OFF Head Start.
action.momsrising.org
April 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
URGENT ACTION: Details for Trump's Presidential Budget were leaked, including his plans to disastrously eliminate Head Start and endanger #childcare access for families. Tell Congress we want Trump’s #HANDSOFF #HeadStart. action.momsrising.org/sign/Head_St...
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"We have informed the administration through our legal counsel that we will not accept their proposed agreement. The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights." FINALLY. Thank you, @harvard.edu, for FINALLY taking a stand.
April 14, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"We have informed the administration through our legal counsel that we will not accept their proposed agreement. The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights." FINALLY. Thank you, @harvard.edu, for FINALLY taking a stand.
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Children know that book bans are damaging
"Hundreds of military children who are students at Defense Department schools across the globe walked out of class to protest book bans, curriculum changes and restrictions on extracurricular activities that have resulted from Trump's crackdown on diversity." www.military.com/daily-news/2...
Hundreds of Students at Military Base Schools Walk Out to Protest Trump Administration’s Anti-Diversity Policies
The walkouts, which included about a dozen schools on U.S. military bases in Europe, Asia and at least one stateside, represent the biggest collective action military children have taken since the sta...
www.military.com
April 13, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Children know that book bans are damaging
Thank you for sharing this crucial resource.
The "Book Résumés" initiative from @uabookbans.bsky.social, @slj.com, and publishing partners is a powerful tool to combat censorship.
This free resource includes reviews, accolades, and more info on frequently-challenged books. New titles added regularly! buff.ly/dr3btyt
This free resource includes reviews, accolades, and more info on frequently-challenged books. New titles added regularly! buff.ly/dr3btyt
April 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Thank you for sharing this crucial resource.
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We just want to say—we’re sorry. We know how emotionally exhausting all of this is, and we truly understand. But you’re not alone. We’re in this together.
April 5, 2025 at 4:38 AM
We just want to say—we’re sorry. We know how emotionally exhausting all of this is, and we truly understand. But you’re not alone. We’re in this together.
I adore hearing on the ground stories from school librarians so keep ‘em coming!
April 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I adore hearing on the ground stories from school librarians so keep ‘em coming!
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Is your calendar marked? 🚨 Join us tomorrow for an epic convo with seven superstar graphic novelists as they dive into storytelling, creativity & the power of school libraries! 🎨📚 Don’t miss out—register now!! #AASLslm 🔗 bit.ly/4hPV7Es
April 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Is your calendar marked? 🚨 Join us tomorrow for an epic convo with seven superstar graphic novelists as they dive into storytelling, creativity & the power of school libraries! 🎨📚 Don’t miss out—register now!! #AASLslm 🔗 bit.ly/4hPV7Es
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WE ♥️ School Libraries! Join us TONIGHT for #TLSkyChat - we’re kicking off #SchoolLibraryMonth by telling the (TRUE!) story of what it means to be a school librarian! Questions are already posted at tlskychat.com! Hope to see you there! #librarians #skybrarians #tlsky #edusky #kidlit
April 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
WE ♥️ School Libraries! Join us TONIGHT for #TLSkyChat - we’re kicking off #SchoolLibraryMonth by telling the (TRUE!) story of what it means to be a school librarian! Questions are already posted at tlskychat.com! Hope to see you there! #librarians #skybrarians #tlsky #edusky #kidlit
Thanks for this primer about how Bluesky works ⭐️
Just a quick reminder that Bluesky works differently. While a like is awesome a boost/repost shows you like what you see and it should be seen by more of our community. #TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #Skybrarians #Booktok #Booksky #Bookstagram
April 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Thanks for this primer about how Bluesky works ⭐️
This cause is close to my heart - please sign if you can: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
ALUMNI REJECT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN'S DECISION TO ROLLBACK DEI
This decision to close its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices and discontinue the DEI 2.0 Strategic Plan should concern not just University of Michigan students, faculty, and alumni, but anyone ...
sign.moveon.org
April 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign if you can: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
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18 hours and 45 minutes in, and Cory Booker is still going strong! 🔥
April 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
18 hours and 45 minutes in, and Cory Booker is still going strong! 🔥
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There are trans Americans right now looking out at this world and wondering if anyone is going to stand up for them and for their simple right to exist.
Well, I am. We are. We will.
Well, I am. We are. We will.
March 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
There are trans Americans right now looking out at this world and wondering if anyone is going to stand up for them and for their simple right to exist.
Well, I am. We are. We will.
Well, I am. We are. We will.
Word.
KidLit publishing and publishing in general feels so hard right now. I know there are days when the urge to throw in the towel is strong. Please don't. Your work matters. There is someone out there who will be changed by your book. Take that small step today. You have no idea how close you are.
March 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Word.
In honor of Women’s History (Herstory) Month, I’m giving away a copy of two strong women books I’ve authored. Open until April 15 to subscribers of my newsletter, Connections. Go to carriepearsonbooks.com to sign up and enter. Let’s share these powerful stories.
March 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
In honor of Women’s History (Herstory) Month, I’m giving away a copy of two strong women books I’ve authored. Open until April 15 to subscribers of my newsletter, Connections. Go to carriepearsonbooks.com to sign up and enter. Let’s share these powerful stories.
March 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Based on the replies l, it looks like there a lot of fed workers on @bsky.app
I just wanted to say THANK YOU. I can't imagine the shit you are going through right now
Thanks for your service to our country
I just wanted to say THANK YOU. I can't imagine the shit you are going through right now
Thanks for your service to our country
March 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Based on the replies l, it looks like there a lot of fed workers on @bsky.app
I just wanted to say THANK YOU. I can't imagine the shit you are going through right now
Thanks for your service to our country
I just wanted to say THANK YOU. I can't imagine the shit you are going through right now
Thanks for your service to our country