Happy book birthday @debrakshumaker.bsky.social and Lavanya Naidu! It was so fun interviewing you on your collaboration for this book - you can listen to our @publishingpals.bsky.social interview here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Happy Book Birthday to SUNDAY SCARIES! So thrilled that it’s finally out in the world and grateful to Lavana Naidu for bringing Josie to life with her amazing art. Thanks to @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social and @sophiesheumaker.bsky.social for championing this book! #sundayscaries #picturebooks

Thanks to @jpuglow.bsky.social for hosting me on her blog! Read more about my next picture, illustrated by the amazing Lavanya Naidu, published by @randomhousekids.bsky.social on Tuesday, 8/4! Comment on the blog for a chance to win a signed copy! #sundayscaries #picturebooks #backtoschool

Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet@jpuglow.bsky.social · 7d ago

Join @debrakshumaker.bsky.social and me over on #uGROnews on Substack to get in on the insights about Debra and Vanya's new #picturebook SUNDAY SCARIES. It will hit shelves on August 4, 2026. open.substack.com/pub/ugronews...

Maria and Suzanne are amazing hosts. I had so much fun doing this podcast about the story behind SUNDAY SCARIES. It was extra fun because illustrator Lavanya Naidu was there, too! Thank you Publishing Pals! #sundayscaries #backtoschool #publishing

Maria Oglesby@mariaoglesbyart.bsky.social · 3w ago

New @publishingpals.bsky.social episode is up! We had such an amazing time interviewing @debrakshumaker.bsky.social and Lavanya Naidu about their book with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social , Sunday Scaries! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Thrilled to see @slj.com list SUNDAY SCARIES as a wonderful picture book to assuage #backtoschool jitters! It releases on August 4th with @aaknopf.bsky.social. I can't wait for the world to see how Lavanya Naidu brought Jose and her family to life. Her art is amazing! hubs.la/Q04nWrL60

#teachers #librarians I am scheduling #authorvisits for the 2026/2027 school year. I'm a #picturebook author who loves getting kids excited about science, reading, and writing. I also have a presentation that talks about #sundayscaries. Find out more at debrashumaker.com/author_visits/.

Interested in a signed copy of SUNDAY SCARIES? It releases on 8/4. If you order from @scrawlbooks.bsky.social by 8/3, I'll sign the book and enclose bookmark/stickers. Use the QR code or go to www.scrawlbooks.com/item/BQmk5nU.... Don't forget to note who to sign it to in the Instructions box!

“The decline actually ended years ago, and the latest numbers from the American Booksellers Association show independent stores expanding at a pace not seen this century.” abcnews.com/Business/wir...

Indie bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they're dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, often hears people express sympathy for her role, assuming bookstores are disappearing

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Thrilled with this nice review from School Library Journal for SUNDAY SCARIES! "Perfect for read-alouds at home or school and for counselors helping students with school anxiety." SUNDAY SCARIES releases August 4th! Wait till you see Lavanya Naidu's art! #sundayscaries #picturebooks #anxiety

Excited to be a part of Cecil County, MD's Public Library's Children's Book Festival on June 13th! Every child will get a free signed book plus books will be for sale from lots of local authors who will be signing them. Hope to see you there! #bookfestival #kidlit

THREE months from today, SUNDAY SCARIES is out in the world! So excited to get a copy on Saturday. Many people will relate to Josie and her anxiety every Sunday night. I hope this book will help kids see they are not alone. Available for preorder now! #sundayscaries @randomhousekids.bsky.social

The May edition of our newsletter, with an article written by @jwbottom.bsky.social, is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, and more. We're on a break till August. Wishing you lots of time enjoying nature this summer! tinyurl.com/3xf4cx44 #EduSky #schoollibrarians #teachers

Nurturing Emotional Connections to Nature

By Julie Winterbottom

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#PB Writers: Are you stuck in your writing? Don't miss this Virtual Intensive Workshop with New Mexico SCBWI on Saturday, 4/11! Four great sessions including "Writing PBs that Sing" by me! Registration is still open: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... @scbwi-nm.bsky.social

NFFest is at it again this month with great posts about writing nonfiction for kids. Today I'm on the blog with advice on story structure and arc on non-narrative nonfiction projects. Check it out: www.nffest.com/2026/02/find... And go back and read every post this month. You'll learn so much!

Finding Story Arc & Structure in Non-Narrative Nonfiction

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#teachers #librarians I'm participating in World Read Aloud Day on February 4, 2026. If you'd like me to read one of my four picture books to your classroom and find out more information, go here: www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054DAA... #picturebooks #wrad

World Read Aloud Day: February 4th, 2026

I'll be participating in World Read Aloud Day (WRAD) on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. As part of the celebration, I'm giving away free (20 minute) virtual visits to classrooms all day! The visit will...

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Excited to reveal the cover of my next picture book—SUNDAY SCARIES features Josie who gets the Sunday Scaries every week. It's illustrated by Lavanya Naidu. If you think this cover is incredible, wait until you see the entire book coming out Aug 4, 2026! #picturebooks @aaknopf.bsky.social

So excited to head to Denver this week for @ncte.org! I'm presenting a panel with 4 amazing authors. On Saturday you can find me at the Children's Book Awards Luncheon and a Roundtable for the 2025 Notable Books of Poetry with my picture book WIND IS A DANCE. @kidscanpress.bsky.social

Don't miss the November newsletter from Kidlit for Growing Minds! Learn about the power of small actions, more behind @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social's THE BLUEJAYS THAT GREW A FOREST, and some really great teacher resources. #kidlit #teacherresources #teachers #librarians

Kidlit For Growing Minds@kl4gm.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The Nov. newsletter with an article by author @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, and #KidLitForGrowingMinds members who will attend NCTE! 📚 #NCTE2025 #edusky #booksky #schoollibrarians #skybrarian tinyurl.com/zk4asf3m

So excited to join 19 other amazing authors at @vaasl.bsky.social next week! #librarians we'll be pitching our Author Visits at 2 sessions. And find us in the Exhibit Hall where we will be signing our books! (Bookworm Central will be selling them.) #vaaslgold #vaasl2025 #librariesrock

Don't miss this latest newsletter by @kl4gm.bsky.social. The opening article by @zeenamar.bsky.social is absolutely fascinating! And the "There's a Book For That" section lists some great reads to celebrate important/fun dates in November!

Kidlit For Growing Minds@kl4gm.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The Oct. newsletter, article by educator & activist @zeenamar.bsky.social is ready to read! Find a booklist of STEM/STEAM titles by members to celebrate science, math and more. Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, oh my! 📚 tinyurl.com/t4dwhca7 #edusky #booksky #schoollibrarians #skybrarian

Another post reminded me of a gem of a #PB —ME. . . JANE by Patrick McDonnell. It came out just as I started writing picture books. An absolute must read today as we hear of Jane Goodall's passing. But if I may also suggest PECULIAR PRIMATES be me, ill. by Claire Powell. Jane's work inspired me.

Shining a spotlight on a Children’s Book Resource Hub entry: @bandersonwriter.bsky.social “Especially for Educators” blog—packed with lessons, activities, & insights to make nonfiction shine in classrooms. bethandersonwriter.com/category/esp... #kidlit #edusky #kidlitgrove #nonfiction #teachersky

Especially for Educators – Beth Anderson, Children's Writer

blog posts directly related to teachers and classrooms

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Excited to partner with @annmsbooks.bsky.social at @scrawlbooks.bsky.social this Saturday, Sept 6 at 11 am! Join us as we celebrate nature with our books WIND IS A DANCE and FANTASTIC FLORA and an activity! #kidlit #nature

Our Sept. newsletter, article by @lisaljrogers.bsky.social, and #giveaway is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, & more. Subscribe to receive a special download and bio book list by our KL4GM creatives! 💕📚💕 #edusky #booksky #schoollibrarians #skybrarian tinyurl.com/2yzd9orb

Picture Book Biographies: Teaching Tools Full of Possibility

By Lisa Rogers

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Another great newsletter from KidLit for Growing Minds is up! #teachers #librarians check out how to use picture book biographies in your classrooms. Don't miss "There's a Book for That" for October or the book bundle giveaway! kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com/p/picture-bo...

Picture Book Biographies: Teaching Tools Full of Possibility

By Lisa Rogers

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Each week, I’m highlighting a resource you can find in the Children’s Book Resource Hub. This week, I’d like to showcase the treasure trove of educational content created by Kidlit for Growing Minds. Go give them a look! #kidlit #edusky #booksky #teachers kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com

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Supporting teachers and librarians, and inspiring curious kids with the power of story for real world learning. Click to read Kidlit for Growing Minds, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscrib...

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Readers love rhyming picture books! But the pieces need to add up -- stellar story, marvelous meter, and really good rhymes. If you write in rhyme, we can help you make your manuscript shine! www.rhymedoctors.com @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Love being part of this group. #teachers #librarians Check out KidLit For Growing Minds!

Keila V. Dawson@keilavdawson.bsky.social · last yr.

Our KidLit For Growing Minds back-to-school newsletter written by moi is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, and more. Subscribe to receive an INDEX TO BACK MATTER CONTENT for books by our members! bit.ly/3JcVwoR #edusky #freebie #schoollibrarians #skybrarian #nonfiction

Just sent out my latest Author Newsletter. Interested in hearing news about my books, recent picture books I love, and have a chance to win a picture book? I send it out 6 times/year and you can unsubscribe at any time. Read my latest (and subscribe) here: mailchi.mp/b06dbecd36fb...

My son just graduated with a degree in meteorology and this article is spot on. These scientists want desperately to save lives, they've been making progress, and the research funds on the chopping block will negatively impact so much. It is so shortsighted.

Matt Lanza@mattlanza.bsky.social · last yr.

I cannot recommend this @rollingstone.com piece by @colleenhagerty.com enough. Captures our current situation and the rigors of research in our field so well. www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...