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6 stars for IN THE WORLD OF WHALES! 🐳@thehornbook.bsky.social review went live last week, so it’s official! ⭐️ Thank you Horn Book! (Read all six reviews at link in bio). @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #STEAM #KidsLoveNonfiction #Whales #animals #kidlitbooknews #SteamTeamBooks 🌊
August 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Hi everyone! I’m excited to announce that I’ll be illustrating MONKEY DRAGON RABBIT! A Wild Lunar New Year Stampede, written by @meilinc.bsky.social! 🐵🐉🐰

Thank you to Sourcebooks and my agent, Monica @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social @contextliterary.bsky.social! 🎉

#kidlit #kidlitbooknews #picturebook
July 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
With seven upcoming #childrensbooks, @kidlitjennaj.bsky.social is making waves as a crew member and in #kidlit! @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social
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July 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
It’s book launch day for IN THE WORLD OF WHALES! I signed preorders & a pile of stock at 8 Cousins Books. Also took a pic in the ABC chair. (Note my octopus arm earrings & whale fluke necklace!) 🐳#KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #STEAM #STEM
#kidlitbooknews #Whales #SpermWhales.
June 18, 2025 at 12:13 AM
May 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
‪I’m pleased to share this review of #JellyfishScientist from
@slj.com #KidsLoveNonfiction #WomenInStem #STEMinist
@steamteambooks.bsky.social #MarineScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews 🌊https://www.slj.com/review/jellyfish-scientist-maude-delap-and-her-mesmerizing-medusas-100002860
May 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Saturday!
A rare opportunity to see an author & illustrator together. Reading, a bit about the book-making process, Q & A. Coloring/craft activity for kids. #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #MaudeDelap #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience 🌊 #nonfiction #STEAM #kidlitbooknews
May 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Tomorrow at @whoi.edu at 11:30. (My full schedule of appearances is at my link in bio.) #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews 🌊
April 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Book Launch Week Continues!
Tomorrow I'll be at Sandwich Public Library, sponsored by Titcomb's Bookshop.
(See link in bio for my full appearance schedule) #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews 🌊
April 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Award MG/YA finalists!

ACROSS SO MANY SEAS
@ruthbehar.bsky.social

THE COLOR OF SOUND
@emilybarthisler.bsky.social

More details: ReadYourWorld.org/awards

#PADIBA #PADIBA2025 #KidlitBookNews #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #TLSky #SkyBrarians #edusky
April 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Award PB finalists!

A KURTA TO REMEMBER
Gauri D. Pandya|Avandi Dwivedi

SNOW STEPS
Karen L. Kenny|Irina Avgustinovich

More details: ReadYourWorld.org/awards

#PADIBA #PADIBA2025 #KidlitBookNews #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #TLSky #SkyBrarians #edusky
April 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Award Winners!

SISTER FRIEND
@authorjamilah.bsky.social & Shahrzad Maydani

THE MAID AND THE CROCODILE
Jordan Ifueko

More details: ReadYourWorld.org/awards

#PADIBA #PADIBA2025 #KidlitBookNews #kidlit #kidlitcommunity #TLSky #SkyBrarians #edusky
April 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
in this world of bad news I was happy to see oneof my books at @barnesandnoble.com Hillsdale, illo Jenni Feidler-Aguilar #kidlitbooknews
April 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Excited to be reading with @j.p.takahashi & @seinawedlick at The Bay Area Book Fair - May 31 at 11:15 in the Berkeley library. Come join us! #BABF2025
April 16, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Lots of events in Eastern MA over the next month+ to launch Jellyfish Scientist. I hope to see you! (NOTE: Some require RSVP. Details at the link in my bio.) #JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #MarineScience #SteamTeamBooks #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews
April 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
ALL preorders from any bookseller receive the first edition with this lovely shimmery jellyfish on the cover. Only the first printing has this effect, so don’t delay!
#JellyfishScientist #WomenInStem #KidsLoveNonfiction #SteamTeamBooks #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEM #kidlitbooknews
April 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This is the final week to pre-order #JellyfishScientist! It comes out April 22nd! All books ordered from Eight Cousins Books will be signed by me. (link in bio). #WomenInStem #MarineScience #OceanScience #nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #kidlitbooknews
April 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I'm looking forward to this book!

STORM
by Brian Floca, ill. by Sydney Smith

Neal Porter books

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★ Brian Floca and illustrator Sydney Smith craft “a thrilling story about how a shared exploit can deepen camaraderie and trust” in picture book ISLAND STORM, “a dynamic look at the dual powers of nature and volition unleashed”
Island Storm by Brian Floca
The wind blows hard, and two children—one taller, one smaller—pull on their boots. “Now take my hand,” one says, “and we’ll go s...
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April 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Cover Reveal! Flor, Roberto, and Luis are back with Story Power! coming October 14 (co-author Simon Wildman Chung, illustrated by Estefania Razo from Lawley Publishing) with thanks to @karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social for the back cover blurb. Looking forward to her book How to Hatch a Writer.
April 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
KIDLIT BOOK NEWS is a new FEED.

Use #kidlitbooknews when posting about book deals, cover reveals, trade reviews, awards, launches, etc.

Pre-order BECOMING BOBA
by @joannahowrites.bsky.social ill. by Amber Ren,
with link below.

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Becoming Boba
Check out Becoming Boba - <b>From <b><i>New York Times </i></b>bestselling creators, Joanna Ho and Amber Ren, comes a sweet, bubbly tale about a young boba tea who learns that being you is being enoug...
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April 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
KIDLIT BOOK NEWS is a new FEED.

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Pre-order RIGHT BESIDE YOU
by @tuckershaw.bsky.social with link below.

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Right Beside You
Check out Right Beside You - <p><b>"Deeply moving and thoroughly engrossing." —<i>Kirkus</i>, starred review<br><br>In this fresh, speculative blend of queer romance and coming-of-age, Eddie meets Th...
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April 6, 2025 at 3:37 AM
KIDLIT BOOK NEWS is a new FEED.

Use #kidlitbooknews when posting about book deals, cover reveals, trade reviews, awards, launches, etc.

Pre-order THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES
by @katemessner.com with link below.

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The Trouble with Heroes
Check out The Trouble with Heroes - <p><b>Bestselling and award-winning author Kate Messner takes readers on a heart-filling journey as a boy finds his path to healing.</b><br><br><b>One summer.</b><b...
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April 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM