Heather Shumaker
@heathershumaker.bsky.social
Children's book author. Voracious reader. Nature defender & early childhood renegade. One time my address was the South Pole. I still like ice - now learning to curl.
If you're up north in Michigan, come by the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. A host of local authors gathering in Traverse City on Friday.
December 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If you're up north in Michigan, come by the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. A host of local authors gathering in Traverse City on Friday.
Our Up North Michigan SCBWI Shop Talk is hosting a community wide event "Storytelling with an Invisible Partner." Free and virtual. www.scbwi.org/events/commu.... @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwi-mi.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Our Up North Michigan SCBWI Shop Talk is hosting a community wide event "Storytelling with an Invisible Partner." Free and virtual. www.scbwi.org/events/commu.... @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwi-mi.bsky.social
Yesterday had the wonderful chance to chat with Kate DiCamillo. She is as full of heart as her books. And yes, she cries and laughs as she writes them. Listen to the new episode of BookSmitten to be released later this month. #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwi-mi.bsky.social @booksmitten.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Yesterday had the wonderful chance to chat with Kate DiCamillo. She is as full of heart as her books. And yes, she cries and laughs as she writes them. Listen to the new episode of BookSmitten to be released later this month. #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwi-mi.bsky.social @booksmitten.bsky.social
Here is the fake reading list in all its infamous glory.
May 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Here is the fake reading list in all its infamous glory.
Keep NPR and all our beloved local public radio stations on the air. Strong public media is essential to democracy. If you're concerned about this, use 5 Calls to protect Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding. @iprnews.bsky.social
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May 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Keep NPR and all our beloved local public radio stations on the air. Strong public media is essential to democracy. If you're concerned about this, use 5 Calls to protect Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding. @iprnews.bsky.social
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I LOVE our inter-library loan system, and use MelCat for research for all of my books. Proudly part of the 1 million books checked out through MelCat last year. www.tadl.org/imlsfunding @milibraries.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I LOVE our inter-library loan system, and use MelCat for research for all of my books. Proudly part of the 1 million books checked out through MelCat last year. www.tadl.org/imlsfunding @milibraries.bsky.social
I've been reading "Red Scarf Girl" and other kidlit about the Cultural Revolution. What's fascinating is that "both sides" in America today are referencing the Cultural Revolution. What does that tell us about ourselves? #kidlit #Booksky @scbwi.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I've been reading "Red Scarf Girl" and other kidlit about the Cultural Revolution. What's fascinating is that "both sides" in America today are referencing the Cultural Revolution. What does that tell us about ourselves? #kidlit #Booksky @scbwi.bsky.social
If you're looking for an age-appropriate book to help kids understand what forces are going on the world right now, try "Breaking Stalin's Nose." I can't say enough good things about this book. Newbery Honor. Sobering and heartfelt. Takes place over the course of 2 days. #kidlit #Booksky
February 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Excited to celebrate Brianne Farley at Horizon Books this weekend! I have a special spot for worm composting in my heart, and I saw Brianne take this book from the beginning. #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social #Booksky
February 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Excited to celebrate Brianne Farley at Horizon Books this weekend! I have a special spot for worm composting in my heart, and I saw Brianne take this book from the beginning. #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social #Booksky
Really appreciated the chance to read this story from Jordanian author Haya Saleh. Middle Grade following the radicalization of a young boy. The translation allows us inside another view of the world. #kidlit #middlegrade #BookSky
February 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Really appreciated the chance to read this story from Jordanian author Haya Saleh. Middle Grade following the radicalization of a young boy. The translation allows us inside another view of the world. #kidlit #middlegrade #BookSky
If you're ready for some midwinter learning, I'm part of this 4-day FREE summit Camp Renegade Play - full of some great play advocates! www.kristenrbpeterson.com/a/2148039229...
January 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If you're ready for some midwinter learning, I'm part of this 4-day FREE summit Camp Renegade Play - full of some great play advocates! www.kristenrbpeterson.com/a/2148039229...
When I'm starting a new book, I keep this in mind. I'm in the soul stage right now. #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social
January 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
When I'm starting a new book, I keep this in mind. I'm in the soul stage right now. #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social
Meet the next BookSmitten podcast host - Jack Cheng! Jack is the author of SEE YOU IN THE COSMOS and his newest book featuring Andy Zhou, dragon dances and his hometown of Detroit. Listen on BookSmitten booksmitten.us/episodes/the... #MGLit #Author @booksmitten.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 2:58 PM
Meet the next BookSmitten podcast host - Jack Cheng! Jack is the author of SEE YOU IN THE COSMOS and his newest book featuring Andy Zhou, dragon dances and his hometown of Detroit. Listen on BookSmitten booksmitten.us/episodes/the... #MGLit #Author @booksmitten.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social
The BookSmitten podcast all about children's books is moving to Bluesky! Get to know your four hosts. Here's an interview from the summer with author and co-host Kelly J Baptist. booksmitten.us/episodes/sum... @booksmitten.bsky.social @jackcheng.bsky.social #Author #MGLit #kidlit
December 16, 2024 at 8:08 PM
The BookSmitten podcast all about children's books is moving to Bluesky! Get to know your four hosts. Here's an interview from the summer with author and co-host Kelly J Baptist. booksmitten.us/episodes/sum... @booksmitten.bsky.social @jackcheng.bsky.social #Author #MGLit #kidlit
My first time meeting a rougarou, and greatly enjoyed this debut by Rachel Marsh. Well done introducing us to ole fuzzy! And the fifolet too. @lmpnk.bsky.social #Author #kidlit #MGLit
December 13, 2024 at 7:25 PM
My first time meeting a rougarou, and greatly enjoyed this debut by Rachel Marsh. Well done introducing us to ole fuzzy! And the fifolet too. @lmpnk.bsky.social #Author #kidlit #MGLit
Winter's been cancelling things up north (30" of snow), including the in-person Traverse City National Writers Series event with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley this week. @kimbbbradley.bsky.social . What's a writer to do? Go curling! Here I am at my first "Learn to Curl" lesson.
December 6, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Winter's been cancelling things up north (30" of snow), including the in-person Traverse City National Writers Series event with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley this week. @kimbbbradley.bsky.social . What's a writer to do? Go curling! Here I am at my first "Learn to Curl" lesson.
Recently read "The Night War" - and loved the ghost character! Looking forward to welcoming Kimberly Brubaker Bradley @kimbbbradley.bsky.social to my hometown tomorrow for the National Writers Series. nationalwritersseries.org/kimberly-bru...
December 3, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Recently read "The Night War" - and loved the ghost character! Looking forward to welcoming Kimberly Brubaker Bradley @kimbbbradley.bsky.social to my hometown tomorrow for the National Writers Series. nationalwritersseries.org/kimberly-bru...
Oh my! Big news at one of my favorite indie Midwest bookstores MYSTERY TO ME in Madison, WI. New owners! Congrats to all on the transition! Owner Joanne Berg announced the sale today. New owners will be two employees: Hannah Davidson and Hilary Burg. #kidlit #amreading #MysterytoMe
November 26, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Oh my! Big news at one of my favorite indie Midwest bookstores MYSTERY TO ME in Madison, WI. New owners! Congrats to all on the transition! Owner Joanne Berg announced the sale today. New owners will be two employees: Hannah Davidson and Hilary Burg. #kidlit #amreading #MysterytoMe
Kidlit voices are showcased on the BookSmitten podcast. Now entering our third season! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
November 15, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Kidlit voices are showcased on the BookSmitten podcast. Now entering our third season! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Hello! Glad to be spreading my wings here. The butterfly logo is apt since my current middle-grade manuscript is a monarch butterfly adventure. #kidlitsky
November 13, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Hello! Glad to be spreading my wings here. The butterfly logo is apt since my current middle-grade manuscript is a monarch butterfly adventure. #kidlitsky