✨ "To see an owl is magic." ✨ And reading @cordellmatthew.bsky.social latest book is just as magical! Told in Janie’s first-person voice, this story follows her quest to spot the elusive owl—documenting her learning in a journal along the way. 📚💛🦉 @randomhousekids.bsky.social

I met so many amazing picture book creators who live & work in Colorado at #CCIRA25! Thanks to @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social for hosting this amazing session. I've added so many of these books to my TBR stack! #kidlit #edusky #kidlitsky #booksky

So excited to meet @kazwindness.bsky.social and many other amazing Colorado creators at #CCIRA25! The room was bursting with talent and enthusiasm for getting picture books into kids’ hands! 📚💛 @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #kidlit #edusky

“Resources mean nothing if the adults aren’t willing to adjust and modify to meet students’ needs and help them meet their goals.” 👏 👏👏 #CCIRA25 @drtharris.bsky.social #edusky

Happy World Read Aloud Day! 🌎 📚💛 (One of my favorite holidays!) Check out this small sampling of the fabulous picture books that celebrate reading. Read-aloud experiences build knowledge, spark imagination, and deepen understanding. Reading aloud an essential teaching practice! @debbieohi.com

I spent a joyful day with Georgia literacy coaches exploring the endless possibilities of interactive read-aloud experiences for learners. Thanks to Dr. Alligood and the MGRESA team for inviting me and hosting! 📚💛

We're honored our CCIRA blog post was among our colleagues and friends' posts in the top 5. If you're looking for a few ideas to reenergize your mid-year reading routines, hop on over to the CCIRA Blog! ccira.blog/2024/01/29/s... #AYear4TheBooks

Next Saturday marks the first day of winter! As the season of snowflakes and warm cocoa approaches, it's the perfect time to share some winter-themed read alouds with your students. What are your favorite winter read alouds? ❄️📚💛 @kenardpak.bsky.social @storybreathing.bsky.social

Join me for some fresh ideas for your classroom this winter! I'll be sharing classroom-tested techniques and, as always, lots of book recommendations that help bring literacy to life. 📚💛

If you have children in your care who celebrate Christmas, share these festive favorites. Read them aloud to create cozy moments and spark joyful discussions! #kidlit #edusky @stephenbriseno.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social @fuse8.bsky.social @dansantat.bsky.social @matttavares.bsky.social

Thanks @brianlarossa.com for reminding me it's #nationalillustrationday. Celebrate by sharing a wordless picture book with a reader. Here's a small sampling of my favorites to share with kids. Which wordless picture books have resonated with your students? #edusky #kidlitart #kidlit

Hiked with my family in Death Valley N. P. I didn't expect to like it there as much as I did. The views were stunning!🥾

I love looking outside when I write. ☀️ 🌳 I surround myself with all the beautiful picture books that inspire kids and teachers. #kidlit #edusky

Starting a book club in your classroom or school? This book is for you! With a gentle nudge from a librarian and her mom, Hana decides to create a book club to share her love of reading with others. #kidlit #edusky Thanks #debbieohi.com for all the support you're giving #bluesky newbies! 📚 💛

Here's a few of the picture books that I can't wait to share with kids and teachers!📚💛 #EduSky #NCTE24 @stephenbriseno.bsky.social @karilavellewrites.bsky.social @joannahowrites.bsky.social @thetututeacher.bsky.social

How do you spell thankful? Read alouds to spark conversations about gratitude. 📚💛 #Gratitude #Thankfulness #Read #ReadAloud #KidLit

So excited to be at #NCTE24 celebrating the joy and power of picture book read alouds! I’m looking forward to connecting with educators, creators, and fellow book lovers here!📚💛