@davidcirone.bsky.social
Fourth grade teacher, middle grade author represented by Terrie Wolf at AKA Literary
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We are pleased to host a giveaway of the early reader, MADDIE AND MABEL MAKE A FRIEND by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social, illustrated by
@tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social (Kind World Publishing) out on May 6.
To enter, L + RP, confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-...
@tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social (Kind World Publishing) out on May 6.
To enter, L + RP, confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-...
May 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We are pleased to host a giveaway of the early reader, MADDIE AND MABEL MAKE A FRIEND by @kariallenwrites.bsky.social, illustrated by
@tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social (Kind World Publishing) out on May 6.
To enter, L + RP, confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-...
@tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social (Kind World Publishing) out on May 6.
To enter, L + RP, confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/05/the-...
Day 1. Bees have arrived!#beekeeping
May 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Day 1. Bees have arrived!#beekeeping
www.kirkusreviews.com/middle-grade...
I’m a sucker for a list. Lots of great ones on here that I still need to read.
I’m a sucker for a list. Lots of great ones on here that I still need to read.
Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far) | Kirkus Reviews
www.kirkusreviews.com
April 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
www.kirkusreviews.com/middle-grade...
I’m a sucker for a list. Lots of great ones on here that I still need to read.
I’m a sucker for a list. Lots of great ones on here that I still need to read.
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Thx @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social for incl me in round-up of opinions about #KidLit & social media, with @laurelsnyder.bsky.social @katemessner.com @studiojjk.bsky.social @katemckean.bsky.social @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social @ryanlasala.bsky.social & others:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Where Is the Kid Lit Community Online?
As social media communities splinter, authors and publishers wonder where their next digital water cooler will be.
www.publishersweekly.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thx @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social for incl me in round-up of opinions about #KidLit & social media, with @laurelsnyder.bsky.social @katemessner.com @studiojjk.bsky.social @katemckean.bsky.social @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social @ryanlasala.bsky.social & others:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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'The First State of Being' Wins Newbery; 'Chooch Helped' Earns Caldecott: 'Brownstone' Awarded Printz at 2025 Youth Media Awards
#alayma
#alayma
'The First State of Being' Wins Newbery; 'Chooch Helped' Earns Caldecott: 'Brownstone' Awarded Printz at 2025 Youth Media Awards | School Library Journal
Erin Entrada Kelly became a two-time Newbery Medalist with her win at the 2025 Youth Media Awards, announced Monday morning at LibLearnX in Phoenix.
www.slj.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
'The First State of Being' Wins Newbery; 'Chooch Helped' Earns Caldecott: 'Brownstone' Awarded Printz at 2025 Youth Media Awards
#alayma
#alayma
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It’s #alayma day! Use the hashtag and let’s all watch together. Feed is here: www.ala.unikron.com
Awards 2025 | ALA Webcast Video Production by Unikron
This ALA award video production will be provided by Unikron webcast services
www.ala.unikron.com
January 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
It’s #alayma day! Use the hashtag and let’s all watch together. Feed is here: www.ala.unikron.com
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They are not reading as much as they normally do. colbysharp.substack.com/p/they-are-n...
They are not reading as much as they normally do
My fifth graders seem to be reading less outside of school than they have in years past.
colbysharp.substack.com
January 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
They are not reading as much as they normally do. colbysharp.substack.com/p/they-are-n...
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Not long ago, I was tagged on a post that complained there are too many kids' novels that address grief, and I've been thinking about it ever since. (thread)
January 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Not long ago, I was tagged on a post that complained there are too many kids' novels that address grief, and I've been thinking about it ever since. (thread)
I have similar predictions and a few more.
2025 Caldecott Medal Predictions
(100 Scope Notes)
(100 Scope Notes)
2025 Caldecott Medal Predictions
My predictions for 2025 Caldecott glory
100scopenotes.com
January 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I have similar predictions and a few more.
When you find just the right book for that kid in your class.
January 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
When you find just the right book for that kid in your class.
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Middle Grade Novels
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Middle Grade Novels
Come and enjoy this eclectic collection of some of the most memorable fiction for older readers out in 2024.
afuse8production.slj.com
December 30, 2024 at 12:43 PM
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Middle Grade Novels
I’ve only read 2 of these but that means i have a ton of great reads agead. heavymedal.slj.com/2024/12/13/h...
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Book List 2025
Take a look at the 15 titles that made the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Book List for 2025. We will discuss these titles in depth- Dec. 28- Jan. 14th.
heavymedal.slj.com
December 28, 2024 at 11:22 PM
I’ve only read 2 of these but that means i have a ton of great reads agead. heavymedal.slj.com/2024/12/13/h...
Read this important book aloud to my class and had a great discussion about censorship. Thank you @ayakhalilauthor.bsky.social for creating this.
December 21, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Read this important book aloud to my class and had a great discussion about censorship. Thank you @ayakhalilauthor.bsky.social for creating this.
Nothing better on the day before break than a visit from our #mockcaldecott winner @deborahfreedman.net to chat with my fourth graders about her books, her process, and Partly Cloudy. They were thrilled to meet you. ❤️❤️❤️
December 20, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Nothing better on the day before break than a visit from our #mockcaldecott winner @deborahfreedman.net to chat with my fourth graders about her books, her process, and Partly Cloudy. They were thrilled to meet you. ❤️❤️❤️
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Day 20: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Funny Books for Older Kids - On today's list you'll discover a wild mix of nonfiction, poetry, comics, novels, and more. Just sit back and enjoy the array! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/20/3...
December 20, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Day 20: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Funny Books for Older Kids - On today's list you'll discover a wild mix of nonfiction, poetry, comics, novels, and more. Just sit back and enjoy the array! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/20/3...
Our #mockcaldecott award went to Partly Cloudy @deborahfreedman.net
with honors to Yellow Bus and Home in a Lunchbox! Congratulations! Well deserved. #kidlit #pb
with honors to Yellow Bus and Home in a Lunchbox! Congratulations! Well deserved. #kidlit #pb
December 18, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Our #mockcaldecott award went to Partly Cloudy @deborahfreedman.net
with honors to Yellow Bus and Home in a Lunchbox! Congratulations! Well deserved. #kidlit #pb
with honors to Yellow Bus and Home in a Lunchbox! Congratulations! Well deserved. #kidlit #pb
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"Educators who are trying Bluesky say it feels a lot like Twitter in the early days: supportive, authentic, with a lot of ideas and resources being exchanged."
100% this. And if you're new here, this starter pack will help you get started: bsky.app/starter-pack...
www.edweek.org/leadership/i...
100% this. And if you're new here, this starter pack will help you get started: bsky.app/starter-pack...
www.edweek.org/leadership/i...
Is Bluesky the New Twitter for Teachers?
Educators are trying out social media app Bluesky for building and maintaining their professional learning networks.
www.edweek.org
December 18, 2024 at 12:05 PM
"Educators who are trying Bluesky say it feels a lot like Twitter in the early days: supportive, authentic, with a lot of ideas and resources being exchanged."
100% this. And if you're new here, this starter pack will help you get started: bsky.app/starter-pack...
www.edweek.org/leadership/i...
100% this. And if you're new here, this starter pack will help you get started: bsky.app/starter-pack...
www.edweek.org/leadership/i...
First State of Being
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for young Ladies of Mad Science
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for young Ladies of Mad Science
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
TOPIC: Which children's books caught your attention in 2024? Which are still on your TBR list? #kidlitchat
December 18, 2024 at 2:14 AM
First State of Being
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for young Ladies of Mad Science
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for young Ladies of Mad Science
The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
December 17, 2024 at 9:11 PM
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/12/17/m...
Just when I was making progress on my bedside stack.
Just when I was making progress on my bedside stack.
Most Anticipated Middle Grade Reads of 2025
Check out these 25 middle grade titles coming out in 2025!
teenlibrariantoolbox.com
December 17, 2024 at 12:34 PM
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/12/17/m...
Just when I was making progress on my bedside stack.
Just when I was making progress on my bedside stack.
#mockcaldecott day 5 . They loved the message and sweeping brush strokes in Touch the Sky. Fourth graders like to retitle every book. So alt title for this one is Keep Trying.
@grubreport.bsky.social
#kidlit
@grubreport.bsky.social
#kidlit
December 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM
#mockcaldecott day 5 . They loved the message and sweeping brush strokes in Touch the Sky. Fourth graders like to retitle every book. So alt title for this one is Keep Trying.
@grubreport.bsky.social
#kidlit
@grubreport.bsky.social
#kidlit
#mockcaldecott day 4. Fourth graders loved loved loved this. Lots of theories about the illustrator choices, and several connections to Stuart Little. #kiit #picturebooks
December 12, 2024 at 10:13 PM
#mockcaldecott day 4. Fourth graders loved loved loved this. Lots of theories about the illustrator choices, and several connections to Stuart Little. #kiit #picturebooks