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Patricia Newman
@patricianewman.bsky.social
Children's Book Author. Speaker. Sibert Honoree. 2x Green Earth Book Award winner. Celebrating #environmentaljustice #nature #STEM
https://linktr.ee/patricianewmanbooks
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
💖This week I'm giving thanks for the 2025 #LitLinks bloggers who contribute fascinating and FUN lessons that integrate #STEM + #ELA
Read their work here: www.patriciamnewman.com/blog-4/

@lydialukidis.bsky.social @juliekidsbooks @moyuksel.bsky.social @jeannewharvey.bsky.social
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November 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
TODAY'S THE DAY, #NCTE25!
Give tweens + teens the space to read, reflect, and act with BIG ISSUE NONFICTION
9:30, Room 601
🤔 Relevance to students
🤔 How do we invite Ss to a seat at the table?
🤔 Build student voice + agency
🤔 Small-group practice

#NCTE2025 @jlstremer.bsky.social @ncte.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🌟 TODAY'S THE DAY #NCTE25!
REIMAGINING YOUR LITERACY INSTRUCTION with NONFICTION
12:30 PM, Room 612
💡 comprehension + engagement
💡 background knowledge
💡 collaboration w/librarians
💡 ➕ hands-on DEMOS to help you engage your students with NF
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#NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
TODAY'S THE DAY #ncte25!
DOUBLE THE FUN! to find cool ways to integrate #ELA + #STEM
☑️ 5 kinds of STEM #nonfiction
☑️ Hands-on activities
☑️ Multiple grade levels
☑️ Sharing & comparing
☑️ with STEM teacher Sierra Satterstrom + @shreevebooks.bsky.social

@ncte.org #NCTE2025
November 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🆕 on #LitLinks
Combine literature, chemistry, and art through natural dye project in this lesson that reveals how acids and bases change colors.
Perfect for #STEM learning, eco-friendly crafts
🎨 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13111

#MITKidsPress #edusky @Robertagibson.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Give tweens + teens the space to read, reflect, and act with BIG ISSUE NONFICTION IN THE CLASSROOM
🤔 Relevance to students
🤔 How do we invite Ss to a seat at the table?
🤔 Build student voice + agency
🤔 Small-group practice

#NCTE25 #NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @ncte.org @carolhinz.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We're coming to #NCTE25 with loads of ideas for nonfiction!
🌟 REIMAGINING YOUR LITERACY INSTRUCTION:
How NF supports:
💡 comprehension + engagement
💡 background knowledge
💡 collaboration with librarians
💡 PLUS hands-on demonstrations to help you engage your students with NF
DETAILS BELOW 👇🏼
#NCTE2025
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
👏 Congratulations to @suzannelipshaw.bsky.social for RUGGED RAX: The Little Satellite That Could.
And thanks to Suzanne for allowing me to mentor her as this wonderful #STEM story - based on her son's experience - took shape 🥳
Check it out #edusky!
November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Thrilled #NCTE2025 is around the corner!
Check out DOUBLE THE FUN! to find cool ways to integrate #ELA + #STEM
☑️ 5 kinds of STEM #nonfiction
☑️ Hands-on activities
☑️ Multiple grade levels
☑️ Sharing & comparing
☑️ w/STEM teacher Sierra Satterstrom + @shreevebooks.bsky.social

#edusky #NCTE25 @ncte.org
November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Discover 3 engaging syntax activities on #LitLinks to master the science of sentences!
Perfect for #edusky teachers & homeschool parents, these creative exercises boost syntactic awareness, grammar skills, & writing confidence
📝 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13098

@karigonzalezwrites@bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"A sparkling tribute to following one's passion. Colleen Paeff's text and Ji-Hyuk Kim's illustrations shine! Curious young nature lovers will find themselves in Lynn's story and feel empowered by her drive."

@colleenpaeff.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
THIS!
📣 In my session, participants will test a variety of experiments, demonstrations, & activities designed not only to teach environmental science, but to offer hope to our students.
See you there!

@eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nstafall25 #edusky @carolhinz.bksy.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🆕 on #LitLinks: Help students discover how sequencing helps structure narrative nonfiction, clarify complex information, and keep readers wanting to know more!
🌱 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13086

@MeganClendenan.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
#STEM #naturebooksforkids #foodsecurity
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🆕 on #LitLinks! Guidance for turning observations into compelling written descriptions & building confidence. Ideal for teachers and homeschool educators aiming to strengthen language arts skills in their classroom.
🔗 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13079

@jstremer.bsky.social @steamteambooks @pbspree
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
History is full of weird but true stories! Lindsay Metcalf & Edwin Fotheringham do a fantastic job sharing this one with young readers. I particularly like Fotheringham's visualization of the court debate. Unique. Age appropriate. Fun to read!
(I'm on Team Fruit 🍅😉)
@lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
🆕 on #LitLinks! #edusky, let students model Earth's tilt w/everyday items & observe how sunlight changes, making seasonal differences tangible. Great for anyone teaching about astronomy, with references to Ulugh Beg & integrating ELA + STEM
🌐 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13067
@moyuksel.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Looking for a fun way to boost public speaking skills?
In this new #LitLinks lesson, kids can learn to express viewpoints, argue persuasively, & understand sharks' importance to ocean ecosystems
🦈 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13048

@steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky
October 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A trip to the Oregon coast inspired me to think about reciprocity.
Nature helps us every day, but how do we give back?
Read the current issue of my Earth Day Every Day newsletter to see how children's literature EMPOWERS
🌊 bit.ly/41xYwDK

@steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky
October 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Looking for a clear way to teach point of view? This #LitLinks lesson breaks it down into 6 manageable steps, making it simple for students to grasp narrative perspectives. Start your lesson planning today, #edusky!
🐦‍⬛ www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13019

@lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
📯 Introducing one cellist, one bird, and one SMASHING success!
An engaging story of music, nature, & technology working in harmony
Perfect for children ages 6 to 9
🎵 Pre-order now: bit.ly/477XrES

@eastwestlit.bsky.social @MargaretQuinlin.bsky.social #edusky #homeschool @steamteambooks.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I 💙 #PBL!
Today on #LitLinks: How to make your own stream table to understand rivers.
Watch students investigate how rivers form & ignite a passion for conservation
www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13018

@eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #IndigenousPeoplesDay
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🌊 This review of GIANT RAYS OF HOPE from Nat'l Marine Educators Assoc makes my heart soar! I'm thrilled they understand the hope + inspiration I tried to include throughout the story.
👉 bit.ly/4ctWczl

@lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #greensky @eastwestlit.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM