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Carol Gordon Ekster
@cekster.bsky.social
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#kidlit #author, retired #educator, yogi, #scbwi, #12x12, #edusky #couragetocreate
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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 1d
Sorry. I just redid the ones that I tagged you in.
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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 1d
#dvpit Moses, The Rabbi's Cat, 563-wd #PB. Moses wants more attention from his family, but they r school, shul, & life busy, so he reaches out to the neighborhood M-F without much success, but on Shabbat, his family focuses on Moses & each other- communal slowing-down is part of the observance.
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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 1d
#dvpit SING WITH ME: When Jews Discovered Song. 1st mention of song in the bible recorded after the parting of the Red Sea. This lyrical 335-wd #PB celebrates when Jews escaped from slavery & discovered the sacredness of song.Celebration continues 1x a year in special music focused Shabbat Shirah.
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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 1d
#dvpit #PB Writing Was Her Superpower: The Story of a Real-Life Wonder Woman- multiple draws-social justice, writing,superhero & Jewish connection 700-wd #bio Miriam Michelson used a pen 2 erase limits & show women could be leaders & inspiring others 2 create heroines.Co-written with college prof.
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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 1d
You mean don't write it to @dvpit....???
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Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 12d
It was such an honor and pleasure to be interviewed by @deborahkalb.bsky.social 💗🥰 ⬇️
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Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · 13d
Q&A with Dara Henry about her new children's board book, MAZEL TOV, BABY!
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Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 3d
Today we are discussing our fourth abecedarian picture book on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast and our second Gorey. This is a "cult classic" picture book, best beloved by older children who read it and felt like they were getting away with something. 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/06/f...
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey
Today we are discussing our fourth abecedarian picture book on the podcast and our second Gorey. This is a
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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 3d
Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall @lindaemarshall.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...
Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall
Linda for KWE Carol Gordon Ekster: Linda and I first connected at Jane Yolen’s Picture book boot camp about ten years ago, but have continued to cross paths across the world of children&#8217…
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Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 7d
Wonderful @writersrumpus.bsky.social interview of children’s nonfiction author Linda Elovitz Marshall by fellow kidlit author @cekster.bsky.social 🫶 #kidlit

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Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall
Linda for KWE Carol Gordon Ekster: Linda and I first connected at Jane Yolen’s Picture book boot camp about ten years ago, but have continued to cross paths across the world of children&#8217…
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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 4d
We Have Each Other- beautiful story of libraries, compassion, and fighting terror and hate. #kidlit open.substack.com/pub/sarahsas...
We Have Each Other
This is how to fight terror and hate. This is our strength, as humans, as Jews, as seekers of all that is mysterious, harmonious and beautiful in this world.
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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 8d
New book deals for @daveszalay.bsky.social @gianferrari-m.bsky.social @robin-gow-poet.bsky.social + more buff.ly/xpykFFv
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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 9d
EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.

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I Believe in Libraries.
EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.
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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 9d
Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall @lindaemarshall.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...
Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall
Linda for KWE Carol Gordon Ekster: Linda and I first connected at Jane Yolen’s Picture book boot camp about ten years ago, but have continued to cross paths across the world of children&#8217…
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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 10d
Anti-book ban bills passed by various states only matter as much as they're enforced and also this book isn't racist.

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Moorhead Area Public Schools pulling and reviewing library book some suggest is racist
Lunak said the book was on a list of popular novels recommended to the district by a professional group.
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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 10d
Cover Reveal: Robin and the Stick by @ebgoodale.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/09/robi...
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Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 11d
Come join me at the New York Historical Museum on October 12 from 11:30am-12:30am for Sunday Story Time! It's free with museum admission. www.nyhistory.org/programs/sun... #NYHistorical #TiffanyLamps #picturebookauthor #newyork @nyhistory.bsky.social
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#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 11d
#preDV is tomorrow, MONDAY, September 29, 2025 from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time!
Marginalized Creators join us to practice your pitches for #DVpit, get feedback from agented authors, give each other feedback & encouragement!
Make friends, polish your pitches & get excited for #DVpit! #writersky #booksky
#preDV September 19th, 2025 8AM - 8PM ET Join us for our practice event, #preDV on Bluesky! Come with your best pitches and receive feedback from agented authors. All participants are welcome to also give feedback and make friends during the community event before October 8th's #DVpit. More info at dvpit.carrd.co
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Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 12d
#kidlit #PictureBook Review: CASSINI’S MISSION by Katie Venit writersrumpus.com/2025/09/23/p...
Picture Book Review: CASSINI’S MISSION by Katie Venit
This highly recommended picture book tells the true story of one spacecraft’s unexpected search for life beyond our planet.
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KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 17d
The leaves are changing color. There’s a chill in the air. Celebrate the first day of autumn with members @ajirving.bsky.social’s DANCE LIKE A LEAF, @nrpaulson.bsky.social’s NILA’S PERFECT COAT, & @writerjolene.bsky.social’s THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT! #kidlit #booksky #firstdayoffall
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 17d
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Missing typos? Try editing old-fashioned way
When self-editing a draft of your manuscript, consider doing it the old-fashioned way: printing it out on paper.Reading text on paper will allow you to catch errors that you might not spot whe…
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 17d
Get ready to turn your students into justices, advocates, and informed citizens as they navigate real court cases! 🧑‍⚖️

Here’s how to sharpen students’ critical thinking and communication skills with moot court.

#ITeachSocialStudies #sschat
Sharpening Students’ Communication Skills With Moot Court
Get ready to turn your students into justices, advocates, and informed citizens as they navigate real court cases.
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 19d
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Five Great Quotations about Books
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King“A good book is an event in my life.” – Stendahl“I love the smell of book ink in the morning.” – Umberto Eco“A book is a heart…
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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 19d
Via @commondreams.org - Trump's New Restrictions on Pentagon Reporters 'Should Alarm Every American' www.commondreams.org/news/press-f...
Trump's New Restrictions on Pentagon Reporters 'Should Alarm Every American' | Common Dreams
"If the news about our military must first be approved by the government, then the public is no longer getting independent reporting," warned the National Press Club after journalists told of rule cha...
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Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION! @caitdarfler.com · 21d
📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

Wonderfully Wild
Jessica Stremer & Josee Masse
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This is the type of environmentally minded story I want to write. Great message, fun activities, fantastic illustrations. Lovely.
Cover for Wonderfully Wild with a large green weeping willow tree and children playing underneath
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