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Kidlit For Growing Minds
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We are a diverse group of creators who believe the power of story combined with real world science, social studies, & math can touch hearts & nurture growing minds. With our nonfiction & informational fiction picture books, we seek to support educators.
If you're near Longmont, please join me to celebrate the release of THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX w/a trivia game, swag, and more! Can't wait to share this fascinating history, still very relevant! @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #edusky #AmericanRevolution
Bring on the scissors!! Yes! Writing THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX required sharp tools! Thanks to Grog Blog for the invite to share one of the challenges. @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social #edusky
Kathy Halsey@infowoman.bsky.social · 3d ago@bandersonwriter.bsky.social shares tips for weaving in a complex info, including medical terms, w/out sacrificing an plot with her newest PB bio, The Patriots and the Pox: George Washington's Battle to Save the Continental Army! groggorg.blogspot.com/2026/09/scaf...
Here's a bit about writing THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX—a major challenge with the many interconnected impacts of smallpox in the Continental Army. And don't miss the GIVEAWAY!🥳😍📕 @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social #edusky #edusci
My Writing Journey: “An Author’s Battle with TMI—Too Much Information!” by Beth Anderson
In this year of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it’s truly an honor to share a little-known piece of history in THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX: GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BATTLE TO SAVE …
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Our September newsletter, with an article written by Linda Booth Sweeny and a book bundle giveaway, is ready to read! Find book news, teaching activities, inspiration, and more. Subscribe to enter our giveaway! bit.ly/4zRLOhH #edusky #booksky #skybrarian #STEM #picturebook #giveaway
What Happens Next? Helping Kids Move from Loops to Lines
by Linda Booth Sweeny
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Happy launch day to Do Bees Pee?: The Curious and Amazing Ways Nature Avoids Poo-llution by member Linda Booth Sweeney and illustrated by Ariel Rutland! Another Kidlit For Growing Minds book on shelves today! #kidlit #picturebook #STEM #Edusky #educators #BookSky @clarionbooks.bsky.social
Hellooo George! It's a REAL BOOK! Thanks to the talented team at Astra & @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social 6 weeks til THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX releases! (and arrives at your door...if you preorder 😍) @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
Especially 4 Educators: Celebrate All Kinds of Minds in Your Classroom by @keilavdawson.bsky.social Super post, activity, and BOOK GIVEAWAY! 🥳📕 @kl4gm.bsky.social #edusky #skybrarians #neurodiversity #poetry @jbradley.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social bethandersonwriter.com/2026/08/14/e...
Especially for Educators: “Celebrate All Kinds of Minds in Your Classroom” by Keila Dawson
NO BRAIN THE SAME is the third book in a terrific series that I would have loved to have had when I was teaching. You can find posts on the previous two on this blog here: NO WORLD TOO BIG and NO V…
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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 · 2mo agoJoin @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...
The KidLit For Growing Minds back-to-school August newsletter is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, and more. Melissa Koch wants to know: “What did you discover this summer?” Subscribe to enter our September book bundle giveaway! #edusky #skybrarian #read bit.ly/4c9k1yT
What Did You Discover This Summer?
by Melissa Koch
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Excited The Blue Jays That Grew a Forest is a Crystal Kite Winner / SCBWI SE!
12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge@12x12challenge.bsky.social · 2mo agoCongratulations to our Crystal Kite winning members! Way to go, @jpuglow.bsky.social, @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social, @sylviaichen.bsky.social, @carolinelperry.bsky.social, and @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social! We are so proud of you! #awards #crystalkite #scbwi #amwriting #picturebooks #kidlit
Hooray! Super psyched that #Disgustology is on the 2025 Kansas NEA list!! 🥳🥳🥳 @annamariajung.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
Recently delivered over 100 books to Sunset Heights Elementary in Nashua, New Hampshire. The books were donated by authors and publishers for the 50 precious words, literacy initiative.
Huge thanks to NSDAR for honoring CLOAKED IN COURAGE w/ the Excellence in American History Children's Book Award! Huzzah! Thrilled to tell Deborah Sampson's story! @kl4gm.bsky.social @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @annelambelet.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #edusky #historymatters
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
Thank you, Horn Book!
The Horn Book@thehornbook.bsky.social · 3mo ago#Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek WHEN TWILIGHT COMES by @marciefatkins.bsky.social ; illus. by @michellemorin.bsky.social ( @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social ): "Atkins describes the habits and idiosyncrasies of Virginia’s crepuscular organisms in poetic text." www.hbook.com/story/review...
So cool! Congrats!
Beth Anderson@bandersonwriter.bsky.social · 3mo agoHuge thanks to NSDAR for honoring CLOAKED IN COURAGE w/ the Excellence in American History Children's Book Award! Huzzah! Thrilled to tell Deborah Sampson's story! @kl4gm.bsky.social @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @annelambelet.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #edusky #historymatters
If you vote in the final round of SCBWI's Crystal Kite Awards, THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST is in the Southeast Division. I'd love your support if you've enjoyed this book. Let me know if you have a book up as well. Vote in any and all divisions, not just your region. Vote through July 17th!
Hello #kidlitartpostcard !!!I’m Katie Mazeika, an author and illustrator rep’d by Sorche Fairbank at Fairbank Literary. ✨Editors and art directors, I’m available for new projects ✨ Find more of my work at www.katiemazeika.com
Can't think of a better way to spend a day. The American Library Association Annual Conference did not disappoint. Book people are the best people! #alaac26 #readingcommunity #writingcommunity
Celebrating USA's 250th with #KidLitForGrowingMinds books!
Beth Anderson@bandersonwriter.bsky.social · 3mo agoCelebrate US 250th🥳 w/ little known stories of independent thinking & revolutionary action! 😍 Special "FAMILY EDITION" SQUARE STATE BOOK CLUB Sun 7/5 4-5pm Composition Book Shop, Longmont, CO! Info: www.compositionshop.com/events/55622... @marilynrobbins.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
Excited THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST made Bank Street’s THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2026 EDITION list for STEM picture books! @kl4gm.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @annehunterstudio.bsky.social #birds #forests #nature #STEM #science #acorns #bluejays
Save the date! Presenting Neuropositive Picture Books: A Celebration of New Neurodiversity-Affirming Titles * Saturday, June 27, 1pm, at #ALAAC26 📍 McCormick Place, W 183 A *Signing copies of NO BRAIN THE SAME, 3pm 📍Charlesbridge Booth #3015 @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @jbradley.bsky.social
Celebrate #kidlit! Congrats to author @bandersonwriter.bsky.social and illustrator Sally Wern Comport! A #KidLitForGrowingMinds book!
Beth Anderson@bandersonwriter.bsky.social · 4mo ago#Educators #librarians #parents Your summer reading list is here! Check out the @bankstreet.edu Best Children's Books of 2026! Huge thanks to Bank Street College of Education for including HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT! 😍 educate.bankstreet.edu/cbc_awards/3.... @kl4gm.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
Excited to start working with my mentee, A. Meredith Hughes, through @pbrisingstars.bsky.social! Check out her profile & that of all the other mentees! www.pbrisingstars.com/mentees #writing #mentoring #kidlit
NO BRAIN THE SAME:NEURODIVERGENT YOUNG ACTIVISTS SHAPING OUR FUTURE: poems alongside bios of the subjects & wtg prompts. Gr. 3-5 Ed. by @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @keilavdawson.bsky.social & @jbradley.bsky.social illus by @jbradley.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #KidLit #EduSky #Libsky
