Julie's reading WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL by @shrurao.bsky.social & @srinidhidraws.bsky.social "What I found compelling is the idea that science suffers when 'experts' become too entrenched in their ways. I’m glad S. Chandrasekhar is getting the spotlight he deserves." #amreading #kidlit #booksky

Member of @authorsabb.bsky.social @jerroldconnors.bsky.social came through in the best way and assembled this for us all! Know thine shitty bills!

🤩📚🌟 So happy to share this next #PBStudyBuddy feature for BENEATH THE SAME ROUND MOON, WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL, and BROKEN. Love these stellar picture books! 💫 📚👍🏼 #PBStudyBuddy* #Kidlit #Edusky *For a closer-up view and more, visit pbstudybuddy.com

My kingdom for this readalike! #MSWL

Please send me your upmarket, cozy adult mysteries! #MSWL

I’m reading WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL on Feb 7 at Banter Bookshop, Fremont CA. Looking forward to meeting kids (and adults) who like stories of space, black holes, science and scientists, discovery, and satisfying stories of people who finally get the recognition they deserve!

Congratulations, @shrurao.bsky.social and Devika Joglekar for this wonderful review from Kirkus🥳🎉 “. . . a sweet story about determination . . . Joglekar’s illustrations are phenomenal; the style is simple but the use of color shines . . . which make them seem to leap off the page.”-Kirkus Reviews

I've donated a copy of my book THE WRITING & CRITIQUE GROUP SURVIVAL GUIDE, plus a critique of one non-rhyming picture book to #publishingforminnesota. Take a look, but make sure to browse around, too--there are so many fantastic things to bid on! #kidlit www.32auctions.com/organization...

WRITING & CRITIQUE GROUP GUIDE + CRITIQUE

Auction item 'WRITING & CRITIQUE GROUP GUIDE + CRITIQUE' hosted online at 32auctions.

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The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems. To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.

Surreal. I use this nonfiction list every year to find mentor texts and to learn how to do nonfiction well. And now our book is on this list. Can't get over this!

Betsy Bird@fuse8.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Day #28: 31 Days, 31 Lists: The creme de la creme! The top of the pops! These are the title you won't be able to forget, no matter how the years roll by. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/28/3...

What an absolute delight to be on a Betsy Bird list! Her words about WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL have absolutely warmed my heart.

Betsy Bird@fuse8.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Day #25: 31 Days, 31 Lists: Science and Nature Books for Kids. Merry Christmas! How about celebrating the season with science? I mean... it's good for what ails ya. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/25/3...

Congratulations to the Cynsational authors and illustrators of 2025! The annual Cynsational books list is complied by the Cynsations team. Books by team members or the Heartdrum imprint at HarperChildren’s, for which Cynthia Leitich Smith serves as author-curator, are not eligible for consideration.

This time of year sure is busy 😵‍💫 Even still, we needed one final small and sweet #KidLit book stack of 2025. Picture books make the best gifts! I AM A THUNDERCLOUD is perfect for the kids (& adults) in your life who sometimes have stormy feelings 🌩️ www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/leah-...

From black hole theory to a butterfly’s “goo” phase: Explore 11 recommended reads from kid lit experts @mahnazdar.bsky.social and @jenswanbooks.bsky.social. Plus, recommendations for picking great STEM books for youth. 🤩 📚

2025’s Best Science Books For Kids

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year's best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life.

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"One girl stepped into the spotlight . . . and started a movement..." Enter to win a copy of @shrurao.bsky.social & Devika Joglekar's "The First Girl on Stage: Tunga Dances the Yakshagana" from Yali Books 💙📚 #Booksky

It’s going be my first time at NCTE. Honored to be on panels with other illustrious writers and educators. I’m also looking forward to meeting a whole lot of writer friends, and my editor! If you’ll be there, please say hi!

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @shrurao.bsky.social! 🎉 📚THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE: TUNGA DANCES THE YAKSHAGANA, illustrated by Devika Joglekar & published by Sambasivan&Parikh, is here! Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn #kidlit #12x12PB

Spent a few minutes in @hicklebees.bsky.social today and picked up a copy of this absolutely lovely picture book biography by @shrurao.bsky.social. Written beautifully around complex science and complex emotional paths, as clear and engaging as a PB bio should be. ❤️

Take a moment to “:meet” @shrurao.bsky.social and learn more about her latest released: unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/inte...

INTERVIEW with SHRUTHI RAO, Author of WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL

Last week I posted a review and commentary on an important new non-fiction biographic picture book written by SHRUTHI ROA and illustrated ...

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HAPPY #BOOKBIRTHDAY to @shrurao.bsky.social for this terrific new #nonficiton #picturebook #biography unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2025/10/when...

WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL (Not a Reference to Current Events)

I had the pleasure of working (virtually) with the author of this book while we shared responsibilities on a nonfiction CYBILS AWARDS panel....

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Congratulations @shrurao.bsky.social ! nancycastaldonaturespeak.blogspot.com/2025/10/cong...

Congratulations, Shruthi Rao, on WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL!

Thank you so much for sharing the release of “WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes” with us!...

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When Science Stood Still is now out in the world!! @shrurao.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #steambooks #science

RELEASE DAY! WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes This book about a brilliant scientist and his mindblowing discovery that was decades ahead of its time, is now out in the world!

5 fabulous @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors w/new STEM books releasing in October. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @meganclendenan.bsky.social @jenswanbooks.bsky.social @shrurao.bsky.social @carlamooney25.bsky.social @mstewartscience.bsky.social #kidlit #nonfiction 📚👍

The Picture Book Buzz - October 2025 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members

Five fantastic STEAM Team Books authors share their inspiration and insights into their five STEM picture books releasing in October 2025.

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We are excited to reveal the cover and open pre-orders for THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE by @shrurao.bsky.social and Devika Joglekar! This gorgeous picture book is a tribute to the pioneering women of yakshagana, a traditional performance art from South India: www.sambasivanandparikh.com/products/the...

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Sharing one of my favourite spreads from our upcoming book When Science Stood Still written by @shrurao.bsky.social published by McElderry Books/ Simonkids out on October 14, 2025 View more of my work from my website www.srinidhidraws.com #kidlitart #steambooks

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social #WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit

Announcement! I'm now represented by Kristin Ostby of Greenhouse Literary Agency. Excited and optimistic about our partnership!

#NationalHumorMonth! Enjoy these books by #12x12PB members: TRICKY CHOPSTICKS by @sylviaichen.bsky.social SHEEPWRECKED by @ashleybelote.bsky.social WALKIES by @estrelalourenco.bsky.social KADOOBOO! by @shrurao.bsky.social ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS by @kristimahoney.bsky.social buff.ly/BZcPnbU

WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL is a Junior Library Guild Gold Star Selection! Illustrator: @srinidhidraws.bsky.social Publisher: McElderry/Simon and Schuster Editor: @nicolefios.bsky.social @jrlibraryguild #goldstandardselection #JLGgoldstandard #juniorlibraryguild #thebestbooks