Kelly Rice Schmitt
@krschmittwrites.bsky.social
A mom in #STEM writing for curious kids!
I SHIP (Lerner, 2023) 🚢 I FUEL (Lerner, 2024) 🚙, THE FARM NEXT DOOR (Knopf BFYR, 2026) 🐰🚜
2023 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner
Rep: Miranda Paul, EMLA
member @BusyPBs @pbarade @SteamTeamBooks @12x12challenge
I SHIP (Lerner, 2023) 🚢 I FUEL (Lerner, 2024) 🚙, THE FARM NEXT DOOR (Knopf BFYR, 2026) 🐰🚜
2023 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner
Rep: Miranda Paul, EMLA
member @BusyPBs @pbarade @SteamTeamBooks @12x12challenge
Check out my interview snd giveaway with @lydialukidis.bsky.social !
Author @krschmittwrites.bsky.social reminds us of energy conservation with her new book I FUEL!
Check out my blog post & giveaway:
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#BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #nonfiction
Check out my blog post & giveaway:
tinyurl.com/3s3efefy
#BlissfullyBookish #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #nonfiction
December 2, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Check out my interview snd giveaway with @lydialukidis.bsky.social !
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The #kidlit community mourned the loss of @kateywrites.bsky.social, who died suddenly last month.
@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social has a tribute to (& interview with) Katey on her blog. THE REINDEER REMAINDERS by Katey & @mariehermansson.bsky.social launches from Sourcebooks July 9th. 💙 #Skybrarian
@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social has a tribute to (& interview with) Katey on her blog. THE REINDEER REMAINDERS by Katey & @mariehermansson.bsky.social launches from Sourcebooks July 9th. 💙 #Skybrarian
June 19, 2024 at 5:37 PM
The #kidlit community mourned the loss of @kateywrites.bsky.social, who died suddenly last month.
@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social has a tribute to (& interview with) Katey on her blog. THE REINDEER REMAINDERS by Katey & @mariehermansson.bsky.social launches from Sourcebooks July 9th. 💙 #Skybrarian
@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social has a tribute to (& interview with) Katey on her blog. THE REINDEER REMAINDERS by Katey & @mariehermansson.bsky.social launches from Sourcebooks July 9th. 💙 #Skybrarian
Crystal Kite voting ends tomorrow! I’m honored to have my book I SHIP: A CONTAINER SHIP’S COLOSSAL JOURNEY as a Southeastern finalist among the work of talented friends. Vote for your faves!
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June 21, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Crystal Kite voting ends tomorrow! I’m honored to have my book I SHIP: A CONTAINER SHIP’S COLOSSAL JOURNEY as a Southeastern finalist among the work of talented friends. Vote for your faves!
www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite...
www.scbwi.org/crystal-kite...
I can’t wait for 2026 when you can all meet farmer Fran and learn about how local businesses are vital for local economies. 😀 So excited and grateful to be working with Charles and the Knopf team, my editor Esther, and agent Miranda Paul.
May 9, 2024 at 5:14 PM
I can’t wait for 2026 when you can all meet farmer Fran and learn about how local businesses are vital for local economies. 😀 So excited and grateful to be working with Charles and the Knopf team, my editor Esther, and agent Miranda Paul.
I’m so excited to share this ✨COVER REVEAL✨ of Jam Dong’s amazing art for our book I FUEL: HOW ENERGY POWERS OUR BUSY WORLD with @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social ! Electrifying bookstores October 2024!
#ifuelbook #energyindustry #oil #alternativeenergy
#ifuelbook #energyindustry #oil #alternativeenergy
April 18, 2024 at 12:10 AM
I’m so excited to share this ✨COVER REVEAL✨ of Jam Dong’s amazing art for our book I FUEL: HOW ENERGY POWERS OUR BUSY WORLD with @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social ! Electrifying bookstores October 2024!
#ifuelbook #energyindustry #oil #alternativeenergy
#ifuelbook #energyindustry #oil #alternativeenergy
Voting is open for the 2023 Undies Case Cover Awards! I’m thrilled I SHIP from @LernerBooks has been nominated in the LOOK CLOSELY category. Jam Dong did a stellar job!
Vote for your faves by Friday 12/8:
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December 5, 2023 at 8:18 PM
Voting is open for the 2023 Undies Case Cover Awards! I’m thrilled I SHIP from @LernerBooks has been nominated in the LOOK CLOSELY category. Jam Dong did a stellar job!
Vote for your faves by Friday 12/8:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Thank you @bandersonwriter.bsky.social for hosting me to talk about back matter!!
Check out this great post from @krschmittwrites.bsky.social! Behind the Scenes: "Expanding Your Book with Back Matter" + #GIVEAWAY !!
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
#STEM #shipping #Transport #boats #writingforchildren bethandersonwriter.com/2023/11/21/b... @BAndersonwriter
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
#STEM #shipping #Transport #boats #writingforchildren bethandersonwriter.com/2023/11/21/b... @BAndersonwriter
Behind the Scenes: “Expanding Your Book with Back Matter” by Kelly Rice Schmitt
Back matter in a book serves a multitude of purposes—it's like a bonus book that can extend the journey, spark curiosity, and answer questions! If you're a person who tends to skip over back matter ...
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December 5, 2023 at 8:14 PM
Thank you @bandersonwriter.bsky.social for hosting me to talk about back matter!!
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Check out this great post from @krschmittwrites.bsky.social! Behind the Scenes: "Expanding Your Book with Back Matter" + #GIVEAWAY !!
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
#STEM #shipping #Transport #boats #writingforchildren bethandersonwriter.com/2023/11/21/b... @BAndersonwriter
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
#STEM #shipping #Transport #boats #writingforchildren bethandersonwriter.com/2023/11/21/b... @BAndersonwriter
Behind the Scenes: “Expanding Your Book with Back Matter” by Kelly Rice Schmitt
Back matter in a book serves a multitude of purposes—it's like a bonus book that can extend the journey, spark curiosity, and answer questions! If you're a person who tends to skip over back matter ...
bethandersonwriter.com
November 21, 2023 at 10:22 PM
Check out this great post from @krschmittwrites.bsky.social! Behind the Scenes: "Expanding Your Book with Back Matter" + #GIVEAWAY !!
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
#STEM #shipping #Transport #boats #writingforchildren bethandersonwriter.com/2023/11/21/b... @BAndersonwriter
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
#STEM #shipping #Transport #boats #writingforchildren bethandersonwriter.com/2023/11/21/b... @BAndersonwriter
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Book friends, vote for your favorite case covers in the Undies Awards! I'm especially partial to I SHIP by @krschmittwrites.bsky.social and Jam Dong, SENSITIVE by @saraclevinebooks.bsky.social and Mehrdokht Amini, and THE KNIGHT OF LITTLE IMPORT by Hannah Batsel!
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December 5, 2023 at 3:09 PM
Book friends, vote for your favorite case covers in the Undies Awards! I'm especially partial to I SHIP by @krschmittwrites.bsky.social and Jam Dong, SENSITIVE by @saraclevinebooks.bsky.social and Mehrdokht Amini, and THE KNIGHT OF LITTLE IMPORT by Hannah Batsel!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Thank you Jen Swanson & Science Friday for including I SHIP in their 2023 Best STEM Books for Kids list!
“Perfect for the child who has tons of questions about transportation.”
“Uniquely Intriguing peek inside the life of a container ship”
Read the full list: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sci...
“Perfect for the child who has tons of questions about transportation.”
“Uniquely Intriguing peek inside the life of a container ship”
Read the full list: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sci...
November 19, 2023 at 5:43 PM
Thank you Jen Swanson & Science Friday for including I SHIP in their 2023 Best STEM Books for Kids list!
“Perfect for the child who has tons of questions about transportation.”
“Uniquely Intriguing peek inside the life of a container ship”
Read the full list: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sci...
“Perfect for the child who has tons of questions about transportation.”
“Uniquely Intriguing peek inside the life of a container ship”
Read the full list: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sci...
I’m thrilled to be featured on Good Reads with Ronna talking about I SHIP, ill. by Jam Dong & pubbed by @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social !
Thank you Ronna for featuring me and to Shannon Anderson & @bookthreader.bsky.social for making this happen! Link in my bio!
#ishipbook #kidlit
Thank you Ronna for featuring me and to Shannon Anderson & @bookthreader.bsky.social for making this happen! Link in my bio!
#ishipbook #kidlit
November 16, 2023 at 8:29 PM
I’m thrilled to be featured on Good Reads with Ronna talking about I SHIP, ill. by Jam Dong & pubbed by @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social !
Thank you Ronna for featuring me and to Shannon Anderson & @bookthreader.bsky.social for making this happen! Link in my bio!
#ishipbook #kidlit
Thank you Ronna for featuring me and to Shannon Anderson & @bookthreader.bsky.social for making this happen! Link in my bio!
#ishipbook #kidlit
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Reed Hilton-Eddy! You've won an AMA or live pb critique from Kelly Rice Schmitt, author of I SHIP
Congratulations, Reed!
Thank you @krschmittwrites.bsky.social ittwrites for offering such a fabulous prize. #kidlit #reading #authors #writing
Congratulations, Reed!
Thank you @krschmittwrites.bsky.social ittwrites for offering such a fabulous prize. #kidlit #reading #authors #writing
November 5, 2023 at 9:11 PM
Reed Hilton-Eddy! You've won an AMA or live pb critique from Kelly Rice Schmitt, author of I SHIP
Congratulations, Reed!
Thank you @krschmittwrites.bsky.social ittwrites for offering such a fabulous prize. #kidlit #reading #authors #writing
Congratulations, Reed!
Thank you @krschmittwrites.bsky.social ittwrites for offering such a fabulous prize. #kidlit #reading #authors #writing
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Goodreads removed the entire Childrens/Middle Grade category from their Goodreads Choice Awards. And Graphic Novel. And Poetry.
Would you mind taking a minute to vote for MG, PB, and NIV to be made their own categories for the award here?
Tip: I hear it's easier to vote from a laptop than a phone.
Would you mind taking a minute to vote for MG, PB, and NIV to be made their own categories for the award here?
Tip: I hear it's easier to vote from a laptop than a phone.
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November 14, 2023 at 5:59 PM
Goodreads removed the entire Childrens/Middle Grade category from their Goodreads Choice Awards. And Graphic Novel. And Poetry.
Would you mind taking a minute to vote for MG, PB, and NIV to be made their own categories for the award here?
Tip: I hear it's easier to vote from a laptop than a phone.
Would you mind taking a minute to vote for MG, PB, and NIV to be made their own categories for the award here?
Tip: I hear it's easier to vote from a laptop than a phone.
Check out my interview with @andrewchacket.bsky.social about I SHIP!
@krschmittwrites.bsky.social joins #TheBackstory today w/her debut, I SHIP:A CONTAINER SHIP'S COLOSSAL JOURNEY (Lerner Books, 23) w/illos by Jam Dong.
Check it out!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Want to win a copy or a #PB ms critique?
Comment on the blog post to enter.
Check it out!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Want to win a copy or a #PB ms critique?
Comment on the blog post to enter.
October 23, 2023 at 1:03 AM
Check out my interview with @andrewchacket.bsky.social about I SHIP!
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@krschmittwrites.bsky.social joins #TheBackstory today w/her debut, I SHIP:A CONTAINER SHIP'S COLOSSAL JOURNEY (Lerner Books, 23) w/illos by Jam Dong.
Check it out!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Want to win a copy or a #PB ms critique?
Comment on the blog post to enter.
Check it out!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Want to win a copy or a #PB ms critique?
Comment on the blog post to enter.
October 11, 2023 at 8:20 PM
@krschmittwrites.bsky.social joins #TheBackstory today w/her debut, I SHIP:A CONTAINER SHIP'S COLOSSAL JOURNEY (Lerner Books, 23) w/illos by Jam Dong.
Check it out!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Want to win a copy or a #PB ms critique?
Comment on the blog post to enter.
Check it out!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...
Want to win a copy or a #PB ms critique?
Comment on the blog post to enter.
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Have you checked out all the books and #giveaways on #7DaysofBooks? We're at Day 4 today, and winners are drawn Nov 2nd, so there is still time to participate and earn chances to win. skwenger.com/blog #kidlit
#authors
#educators
#edusky
#authors
#educators
#edusky
October 22, 2023 at 9:47 PM
Have you checked out all the books and #giveaways on #7DaysofBooks? We're at Day 4 today, and winners are drawn Nov 2nd, so there is still time to participate and earn chances to win. skwenger.com/blog #kidlit
#authors
#educators
#edusky
#authors
#educators
#edusky
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Here’s what’s happening over on X. I’ve become a Bluesky code clearing house for the #kidlit community. If you need help getting rid of your codes and want to make sure they go to kid lit people I’m happy to help.
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October 6, 2023 at 1:38 PM
Here’s what’s happening over on X. I’ve become a Bluesky code clearing house for the #kidlit community. If you need help getting rid of your codes and want to make sure they go to kid lit people I’m happy to help.
💙❤️
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Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday! I'm featured on
@viviankirkfield.bsky.social 's blog today talking about I SHIP ill by Jam Dong, out now from Lerner & @carolhinz.bsky.social
Read to enter the #giveaway...a nonrhyming PB Critique OR a copy of I SHIP! viviankirkfield.com/2023/10/06/p...
@viviankirkfield.bsky.social 's blog today talking about I SHIP ill by Jam Dong, out now from Lerner & @carolhinz.bsky.social
Read to enter the #giveaway...a nonrhyming PB Critique OR a copy of I SHIP! viviankirkfield.com/2023/10/06/p...
October 6, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday! I'm featured on
@viviankirkfield.bsky.social 's blog today talking about I SHIP ill by Jam Dong, out now from Lerner & @carolhinz.bsky.social
Read to enter the #giveaway...a nonrhyming PB Critique OR a copy of I SHIP! viviankirkfield.com/2023/10/06/p...
@viviankirkfield.bsky.social 's blog today talking about I SHIP ill by Jam Dong, out now from Lerner & @carolhinz.bsky.social
Read to enter the #giveaway...a nonrhyming PB Critique OR a copy of I SHIP! viviankirkfield.com/2023/10/06/p...
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Here’s how to purchase a signed copy of KATI’S TINY MESSENGERS! #NobelPrize2023 #kidlit #STEM #Science #books
www.parkroadbooks.com/book/9780063...
www.parkroadbooks.com/book/9780063...
Kati's Tiny Messengers: Dr. Katalin Karikó and the Battle Against COVID-19 (Hardcover) | Charlotte'...
From the author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist Bartali’s Bicycle comes the story of unsung hero Katalin Karikó, the scientist whose research of mRNA led to the world-altering developmen...
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October 2, 2023 at 3:31 PM
Here’s how to purchase a signed copy of KATI’S TINY MESSENGERS! #NobelPrize2023 #kidlit #STEM #Science #books
www.parkroadbooks.com/book/9780063...
www.parkroadbooks.com/book/9780063...
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Dr. Kariko just won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine! No matter where you fall on the vaccine front, I hope you’ll buy my book and learn more about this remarkable scientist! KATI'S TINY MESSENGERS is available for preorder and coming out THIS WEEK!!
www.cnn.com/2023/10/02/e...
www.cnn.com/2023/10/02/e...
Nobel Prize in medicine won by two scientists for 'groundbreaking findings' on mRNA Covid-19 vaccine...
This year’s Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their work on mRNA vaccines, a crucial tool in curtailing the spread of Covid-19.
www.cnn.com
October 2, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Dr. Kariko just won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine! No matter where you fall on the vaccine front, I hope you’ll buy my book and learn more about this remarkable scientist! KATI'S TINY MESSENGERS is available for preorder and coming out THIS WEEK!!
www.cnn.com/2023/10/02/e...
www.cnn.com/2023/10/02/e...
Nominate your favorite new book!
Welcome October!! In the CYBILS Universe that means one thing: The Public Nomination Period is open!
If you've got faves that meet our criteria (pub 10/16/22-10/15/23; high literary merit + reader appeal; written for youth), be sure to nominate them. Soon.
www.cybils.com/2023/09/2023...
If you've got faves that meet our criteria (pub 10/16/22-10/15/23; high literary merit + reader appeal; written for youth), be sure to nominate them. Soon.
www.cybils.com/2023/09/2023...
October 1, 2023 at 6:39 PM
Nominate your favorite new book!