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October News: mailchi.mp/eastwestlite... Happy Book Bdays Sarah Scheerger @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @arielvanece.bsky.social Pen Ken/Saxton Moore, AnnaDewdney; Deals: Brynne Barnes; In the media: Jeanne Walker Harvey, Lynn Smith @ellenhopkins.bsky.social @sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social #Skybrarians
So very Thankful! An @ncte.org recap
@carolhinz.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social
Ernesto Cisneros
@heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @nicolemhewitt.bsky.social @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @theislandwriter.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social
@carolhinz.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social
Ernesto Cisneros
@heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social @nicolemhewitt.bsky.social @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @theislandwriter.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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What a wonderful conference! Hanging out with so many literature lovers was pure JOY! Many thanks to @eastwestlit.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social Peachtree + Margaret Quinlin ♥️
More #ncte fun! @patricianewman.bsky.social teaching the hope; #ocean authors @kellycrull.bsky.social @theislandwriter.bsky.social with Newman’s SHARKS UNHOOKED; @lernerbooks.bsky.social booth with Crull’s THE BLACK MAMBAS & Newmans GIANT RAYS OF HOPE. #Skybrarians #KidlitMegaFeed
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What a wonderful conference! Hanging out with so many literature lovers was pure JOY! Many thanks to @eastwestlit.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social Peachtree + Margaret Quinlin ♥️
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Amazing to see English teachers getting excited about THE BLACK MAMBAS! There were audible "ooohs" when @kellycrull.bsky.social revealed the case cover under the jacket! 😍
Day 1 of @ncte 2025 —with @kellycrull.bsky.social THE BLACK MAMBAS & @carolhinz.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social 🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Amazing to see English teachers getting excited about THE BLACK MAMBAS! There were audible "ooohs" when @kellycrull.bsky.social revealed the case cover under the jacket! 😍
Speaking of hope: HOPE RODE @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @ncte.org ; HILWA’s GIFTS Safa Suleiman @candlewickpress.bsky.social : OCEAN PROTECTORS @theislandwriter.bsky.social ; RUBY MAPS HER WORLD —Heart mapping with @dowphumiruk.bsky.social ; AWAY /ALONE author @meganefreeman.bsky.social 1of 2
November 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Speaking of hope: HOPE RODE @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @ncte.org ; HILWA’s GIFTS Safa Suleiman @candlewickpress.bsky.social : OCEAN PROTECTORS @theislandwriter.bsky.social ; RUBY MAPS HER WORLD —Heart mapping with @dowphumiruk.bsky.social ; AWAY /ALONE author @meganefreeman.bsky.social 1of 2
More #ncte fun! @patricianewman.bsky.social teaching the hope; #ocean authors @kellycrull.bsky.social @theislandwriter.bsky.social with Newman’s SHARKS UNHOOKED; @lernerbooks.bsky.social booth with Crull’s THE BLACK MAMBAS & Newmans GIANT RAYS OF HOPE. #Skybrarians #KidlitMegaFeed
November 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
More #ncte fun! @patricianewman.bsky.social teaching the hope; #ocean authors @kellycrull.bsky.social @theislandwriter.bsky.social with Newman’s SHARKS UNHOOKED; @lernerbooks.bsky.social booth with Crull’s THE BLACK MAMBAS & Newmans GIANT RAYS OF HOPE. #Skybrarians #KidlitMegaFeed
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🌟 TODAY'S THE DAY #NCTE25!
REIMAGINING YOUR LITERACY INSTRUCTION with NONFICTION
12:30 PM, Room 612
💡 comprehension + engagement
💡 background knowledge
💡 collaboration w/librarians
💡 ➕ hands-on DEMOS to help you engage your students with NF
👇🏼
#NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social
REIMAGINING YOUR LITERACY INSTRUCTION with NONFICTION
12:30 PM, Room 612
💡 comprehension + engagement
💡 background knowledge
💡 collaboration w/librarians
💡 ➕ hands-on DEMOS to help you engage your students with NF
👇🏼
#NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🌟 TODAY'S THE DAY #NCTE25!
REIMAGINING YOUR LITERACY INSTRUCTION with NONFICTION
12:30 PM, Room 612
💡 comprehension + engagement
💡 background knowledge
💡 collaboration w/librarians
💡 ➕ hands-on DEMOS to help you engage your students with NF
👇🏼
#NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social
REIMAGINING YOUR LITERACY INSTRUCTION with NONFICTION
12:30 PM, Room 612
💡 comprehension + engagement
💡 background knowledge
💡 collaboration w/librarians
💡 ➕ hands-on DEMOS to help you engage your students with NF
👇🏼
#NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social
More #ncte meetups & fun! Lezlie Evans GOATS AFLOAT & fans; @nicolemhewitt.bsky.social SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN; Literacy heroes with @kellycrull.bsky.social & Lezlie Evans. @ncte.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:41 AM
More #ncte meetups & fun! Lezlie Evans GOATS AFLOAT & fans; @nicolemhewitt.bsky.social SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN; Literacy heroes with @kellycrull.bsky.social & Lezlie Evans. @ncte.org
Day 1 of @ncte 2025 —with @kellycrull.bsky.social THE BLACK MAMBAS & @carolhinz.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social 🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Day 1 of @ncte 2025 —with @kellycrull.bsky.social THE BLACK MAMBAS & @carolhinz.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social 🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚🌟📚
Bountiful Wishes: Nov. #Illustrator Highlight mailchi.mp/eastwestlite...
@heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social
@kellycrull.bsky.social @k8cosgrove.bsky.social
@dowphumiruk.bsky.social @lisajhancock.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social K. Stock, C. Dittmann
@shihopate.bsky.social and more! #EduSky
@heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social
@kellycrull.bsky.social @k8cosgrove.bsky.social
@dowphumiruk.bsky.social @lisajhancock.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social K. Stock, C. Dittmann
@shihopate.bsky.social and more! #EduSky
EW Illustrator Highlight: Kisses, Kisses, Bountiful Wishes
A sample of East West Literary Agency's illustrator talent.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Bountiful Wishes: Nov. #Illustrator Highlight mailchi.mp/eastwestlite...
@heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social
@kellycrull.bsky.social @k8cosgrove.bsky.social
@dowphumiruk.bsky.social @lisajhancock.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social K. Stock, C. Dittmann
@shihopate.bsky.social and more! #EduSky
@heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social
@kellycrull.bsky.social @k8cosgrove.bsky.social
@dowphumiruk.bsky.social @lisajhancock.bsky.social @lucianaillustra.bsky.social K. Stock, C. Dittmann
@shihopate.bsky.social and more! #EduSky
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Love seeing our wintery SNOW GLOBE WISHES
(SleepingBearBks /Illus. ClaireShorrock) pop up via Pinterest/ Arin Solange at Home-- in such wonderful company!
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social
arinsolangeathome.com/best-childre... PS It's not just for Christmas! #Skybrarians
(SleepingBearBks /Illus. ClaireShorrock) pop up via Pinterest/ Arin Solange at Home-- in such wonderful company!
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social
arinsolangeathome.com/best-childre... PS It's not just for Christmas! #Skybrarians
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Love seeing our wintery SNOW GLOBE WISHES
(SleepingBearBks /Illus. ClaireShorrock) pop up via Pinterest/ Arin Solange at Home-- in such wonderful company!
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social
arinsolangeathome.com/best-childre... PS It's not just for Christmas! #Skybrarians
(SleepingBearBks /Illus. ClaireShorrock) pop up via Pinterest/ Arin Solange at Home-- in such wonderful company!
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @pbpros.bsky.social
arinsolangeathome.com/best-childre... PS It's not just for Christmas! #Skybrarians
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Give tweens + teens the space to read, reflect, and act with BIG ISSUE NONFICTION IN THE CLASSROOM
🤔 Relevance to students
🤔 How do we invite Ss to a seat at the table?
🤔 Build student voice + agency
🤔 Small-group practice
#NCTE25 #NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @ncte.org @carolhinz.bsky.social
🤔 Relevance to students
🤔 How do we invite Ss to a seat at the table?
🤔 Build student voice + agency
🤔 Small-group practice
#NCTE25 #NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @ncte.org @carolhinz.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Give tweens + teens the space to read, reflect, and act with BIG ISSUE NONFICTION IN THE CLASSROOM
🤔 Relevance to students
🤔 How do we invite Ss to a seat at the table?
🤔 Build student voice + agency
🤔 Small-group practice
#NCTE25 #NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @ncte.org @carolhinz.bsky.social
🤔 Relevance to students
🤔 How do we invite Ss to a seat at the table?
🤔 Build student voice + agency
🤔 Small-group practice
#NCTE25 #NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @ncte.org @carolhinz.bsky.social
Students perform play based on Story Quilts: Appalachian Women Speak by Shannon Hitchcock /ReycraftBooks The Storyteller Series #middleschool
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November 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Students perform play based on Story Quilts: Appalachian Women Speak by Shannon Hitchcock /ReycraftBooks The Storyteller Series #middleschool
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I am thrilled to be on @kidlit411.bsky.social's weekly big list of #kidlit links and #giveaways! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #beccastadtlander @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Nov 14): kidlit411.com/2025/11/the-... Inside: Writing Scenes with Senses, Tabling Comic Shows, Crowdfunding webinar, more. Thanks @heatherbell37.bsky.social for the illustration, Manu Delpech and @laurenkerstein.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.
The Weekly 411 (11/14/25)
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I am thrilled to be on @kidlit411.bsky.social's weekly big list of #kidlit links and #giveaways! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #beccastadtlander @unionsquarekids.bsky.social
Happy Happy board book birthday to Gianna Marino and SWEET DREAMS, NIGHT ANIMALS! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Philomel www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/824370... #KidlitMegaFeed
November 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Happy Happy board book birthday to Gianna Marino and SWEET DREAMS, NIGHT ANIMALS! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Philomel www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/824370... #KidlitMegaFeed
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THIS!
📣 In my session, participants will test a variety of experiments, demonstrations, & activities designed not only to teach environmental science, but to offer hope to our students.
See you there!
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nstafall25 #edusky @carolhinz.bksy.social
📣 In my session, participants will test a variety of experiments, demonstrations, & activities designed not only to teach environmental science, but to offer hope to our students.
See you there!
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nstafall25 #edusky @carolhinz.bksy.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
THIS!
📣 In my session, participants will test a variety of experiments, demonstrations, & activities designed not only to teach environmental science, but to offer hope to our students.
See you there!
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nstafall25 #edusky @carolhinz.bksy.social
📣 In my session, participants will test a variety of experiments, demonstrations, & activities designed not only to teach environmental science, but to offer hope to our students.
See you there!
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nstafall25 #edusky @carolhinz.bksy.social
CONGRATS! The #1 NYT Bestseller A DAY WITHOUT WORDS by Tiffany L. Hammond, stunningly illustrated by @k8cosgrove.bsky.social —available from @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed #Skybrarians #autism
November 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
CONGRATS! The #1 NYT Bestseller A DAY WITHOUT WORDS by Tiffany L. Hammond, stunningly illustrated by @k8cosgrove.bsky.social —available from @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed #Skybrarians #autism
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My latest book, "Max, a Little Axolotl" is out wherever books are sold and at your local Scholastic Book Fair!
Bookshop: tinyurl.com/5dhwem7r
B&N: tinyurl.com/ycxrsujs
Amazon: tinyurl.com/26y9jku6
Walmart: tinyurl.com/5n6brfjk
Target: tinyurl.com/32cbw28c
#axolotls #books #graphicnovel #kidlit
Bookshop: tinyurl.com/5dhwem7r
B&N: tinyurl.com/ycxrsujs
Amazon: tinyurl.com/26y9jku6
Walmart: tinyurl.com/5n6brfjk
Target: tinyurl.com/32cbw28c
#axolotls #books #graphicnovel #kidlit
Max, a Little Axolotl #1 (An Original Graphic Novel)
Check out Max, a Little Axolotl #1 (An Original Graphic Novel) - <P><B>Meet Max, a Little Axolotl! He's new to school and just a little bit shy, but he's already making waves. This funny and sweet gra...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My latest book, "Max, a Little Axolotl" is out wherever books are sold and at your local Scholastic Book Fair!
Bookshop: tinyurl.com/5dhwem7r
B&N: tinyurl.com/ycxrsujs
Amazon: tinyurl.com/26y9jku6
Walmart: tinyurl.com/5n6brfjk
Target: tinyurl.com/32cbw28c
#axolotls #books #graphicnovel #kidlit
Bookshop: tinyurl.com/5dhwem7r
B&N: tinyurl.com/ycxrsujs
Amazon: tinyurl.com/26y9jku6
Walmart: tinyurl.com/5n6brfjk
Target: tinyurl.com/32cbw28c
#axolotls #books #graphicnovel #kidlit
THE OUTSIDE by Gianna Marino —Spotted at the Harvard COOP —and with such good company! Go, Earl (the prairie dog), GO! @penguinkids.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
THE OUTSIDE by Gianna Marino —Spotted at the Harvard COOP —and with such good company! Go, Earl (the prairie dog), GO! @penguinkids.bsky.social
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If you wonder what I’ve been doing lately… This has been such fun! And working with smart, talented high school kids gives you so much hope,friends. Opening Night tomorrow night. 🌟🎭🌟🎭🌟🎭🌟🎭🌟
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If you wonder what I’ve been doing lately… This has been such fun! And working with smart, talented high school kids gives you so much hope,friends. Opening Night tomorrow night. 🌟🎭🌟🎭🌟🎭🌟🎭🌟
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The #1 NYT Bestseller: A DAY WITH NO WORDS by Tiffany Hammond, illustrated by me, pub by Bloomsbury IS BACK ON THE SHELVES!!! 💜
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #BlackBoyJoy #autism #nonspeaker #actuallyautistic #bookposse #diversebooks #disability #inclusion
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #BlackBoyJoy #autism #nonspeaker #actuallyautistic #bookposse #diversebooks #disability #inclusion
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The #1 NYT Bestseller: A DAY WITH NO WORDS by Tiffany Hammond, illustrated by me, pub by Bloomsbury IS BACK ON THE SHELVES!!! 💜
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #BlackBoyJoy #autism #nonspeaker #actuallyautistic #bookposse #diversebooks #disability #inclusion
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #BlackBoyJoy #autism #nonspeaker #actuallyautistic #bookposse #diversebooks #disability #inclusion
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard buddies
I make books for kids
Rep: Deborah Warren
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #art #childrensbooks #NYTbestseller
#theoriginalartexhibition #societyofillustrators
I make books for kids
Rep: Deborah Warren
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #art #childrensbooks #NYTbestseller
#theoriginalartexhibition #societyofillustrators
November 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Hello #kidlitartpostcard buddies
I make books for kids
Rep: Deborah Warren
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #art #childrensbooks #NYTbestseller
#theoriginalartexhibition #societyofillustrators
I make books for kids
Rep: Deborah Warren
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #art #childrensbooks #NYTbestseller
#theoriginalartexhibition #societyofillustrators
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Sharing this again. It's from four years ago, and censorship continues to rear its ugly head. Thank you, Meg, for stating this so well.
November 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Sharing this again. It's from four years ago, and censorship continues to rear its ugly head. Thank you, Meg, for stating this so well.
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Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I'm Shiho Pate, represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social . Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work.
#kidlitart #illustration
#kidlitart #illustration
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I'm Shiho Pate, represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social . Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work.
#kidlitart #illustration
#kidlitart #illustration
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The 4th title on the "Big Blue Earth" series written by Tory Christie illustrated by me for @amicuspublishing.bsky.social publishes March 10th, 2026! Young readers will explore the African continent through the lens of the Great Migration in this #nonfiction #picturebook ! @eastwestlit.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The 4th title on the "Big Blue Earth" series written by Tory Christie illustrated by me for @amicuspublishing.bsky.social publishes March 10th, 2026! Young readers will explore the African continent through the lens of the Great Migration in this #nonfiction #picturebook ! @eastwestlit.bsky.social
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The 4th title on the "Big Blue Earth" series written by Tory Christie illustrated by me for @amicuspublishing.bsky.social
publishes March 10th, 2026!Young readers will explore the African continent through the lens of the Great Migration in this #nonfiction #picturebook @eastwestlit.bsky.social
publishes March 10th, 2026!Young readers will explore the African continent through the lens of the Great Migration in this #nonfiction #picturebook @eastwestlit.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The 4th title on the "Big Blue Earth" series written by Tory Christie illustrated by me for @amicuspublishing.bsky.social
publishes March 10th, 2026!Young readers will explore the African continent through the lens of the Great Migration in this #nonfiction #picturebook @eastwestlit.bsky.social
publishes March 10th, 2026!Young readers will explore the African continent through the lens of the Great Migration in this #nonfiction #picturebook @eastwestlit.bsky.social