Katie McEnaney
@katiemcenaney.bsky.social
Teacher. Writer. Lover of words and history. One-time archaeologist. Nonfiction Ninja mentee. SCBWI. 12x12. #amquerying #5thgrade She/her. https://katiemcenaney.com/ and https://www.thelogonauts.com/ for book rec's
I was not allowed to join the Lego Logo League at my elementary school because I was a girl. 🔥 I'm still incandescent about that one.
Louie Stowell@louiestowell.bsky.social · 17h agoNow I want to know your childhood villain origin story. What radicalised you as a child? What filled you with a rage that lasted a lifetime?
While we’re all thinking about our voter demands, I want all those betting platforms decimated. Into dust.
It's Day 2 of #JewishBookMonth. Here are a few more award winners for your budding readers. #JewishJoy #kidlit
Sen. Warnock was just asked on CNN if Dems will focus on costs *or* corruption, and he responded "We can walk & chew gum at the same time." Hell yes, that is the message.
Today is Election Day! Go vote if you didn’t already! And no, you’re right, voting is not going to fix everything instantly, because we don’t live in a wishes-based democracy, we live in a sinking ship democracy and voting is absolutely required to keep us all from drowning first so start baling
DRACULA: can i come in 3RD GRADE TEACHER: i don’t know, can you DRACULA: well technically no
When archaeology even makes it into your Halloween decorations! Mycenaean octopus pot vs. Mycenaean octopus pumpkin 🏺 #archaeology4kids #Halloween
Happy #Halloween This intaglio depicts a skeleton resting on an amphora and holding a jug. Such representations were intended to remind to enjoy life to the fullest since pleasure ends irrevocably with death. 📷 Museum August Kestner/Christian Tepper #Archaeology 🏺
do not funnel your grief over this death into trek and x-men merch, paramount & disney dont need your money. go to plays, give to charities, vote for candidates who will fund public art, and you will make it possible for people like patrick stewart to exist and keep existing. a rising tide lifts all
Jessica Ritchey@jmritchey.bsky.social · last wk.If you want more Patrick Stewarts, then you publicly fund the arts and learning programs, so that working class kids can find their way into making a career in them.
Rest in peace to the best Lucius Aelius Sejanus there ever will be.
COURAGEOUS COWGIRLS rides into @birdhousebooksatx.bsky.social! Join me there on November 7 at 11 am for a storytime and book signing.
A reminder, because it is almost that time of year: More children are killed by cars on Halloween than any other day of the year, by far. www.vox.com/future-perfe... If you're a parent, I hope you'll do what you can to keep kids safe. If you're driving on Saturday, PLEASE exercise extra caution.
Happy book birthday to Courageous Cowgirls! A fun, inspiring read about amazing, real-life cowgirls from Texas history.
Sue Young@sueyoungmusic.bsky.social · last wk.Today COURAGEOUS COWGIRLS gallops into booksellers everywhere! Lasso your copy now! #picturebook
Today is National Black Cat Day 🐈⬛ , which raises awareness about how hard it is for black cats to get adopted from shelters & dispels the superstitions that still surround them. 🐈⬛ In their honor, I give you some black cats in ancient art & archaeological sites. www.americanhumane.org/public-educa...
Today I sent my book to the printer 🤞 Ideal if you like spooky, supernatural, ancient, Egyptian, archaeological goings on. ☠️ Lily Ash is psychic & she can see the past. Unfortunately, many people, dead & alive, can think of a use for her! 'The Ghost Gambit', preorder for delivery 23/11 Link in bio
Hi hello I understand it is spooky season, and if you also like books, may I present The Green Children of Woolpit? It's a middle grade retelling of the medieval legend. Come for the untrustworthy Fair Folk, stay for the unusual pig. More here: www.jandersoncoats.com/the-green-ch...
The Green Children of Woolpit — J. Anderson Coats
A creepy middle grade fantasy fiction book that is a retelling of the medieval legend of the Green Children of Woolpit.
jandersoncoats.com
The #SunWriteFun judging round is officially over—and we have our winners! 🎉 A huge thank-you to @kmgreenwald.bsky.social and Jenny Buchet for inviting me to be a part of this. A hearty CONGRATULATIONS to our winners—and cheers to everyone who bravely shared their work!!! #kidlit
Wow, the world’s oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey! “A time capsule at the bottom of the sea” 🌊 A trade ship heading for Troy or Minoan Crete sank with a cargo of storage jars. Residue tests will show what they contained c. 4,700 years ago! #Archaeology www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
World's oldest shipwreck found off Kekova Island in Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
bbc.co.uk
Book trailer! Pre-order your copy of COURAGEOUS COWGIRLS now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Bookshop.org. #picturebook #womenshistory
