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Kristen Picone
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Mom, 5th grade ELA/SS teacher, nErDCampLI organizer, book lover
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Calling #parents and #teachers! 📣
We desperately need WRITING SUBMISSIONS for Issue 8: Air! 🌪️
Please send us work from 5-13 y/o creatives by 11/14 for consideration. Our mentors can't wait to spotlight young talent. Keep shining! ✨
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#kidlit #emag #writers
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November 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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🍂November is Native American Heritage Month. This month and every month, it's important to recognize that Indigenous stories aren't just in history—they're happening right now. With that in mind, we encourage you to share and uplift Indigenous Peoples and Native American stories all year round.
Background is an illustration of a starry night. The illustration also depicts two young boys and their grandmother sitting around a campfire. One of the boys sits next to her and hugs her as she tells a story, her right hand raised in the air. In the smoke of the fire are shapes that look like a bear, a wolf, and a deer. Text above the illustration reads, “Share Indigenous Peoples & Native American Stories All Year Long.” Lee & Low Books logo. Illustration copyright © 1998 by Judith Lowry. Background is an illustration of a starry night. Dominating the graphic are the book covers for the following titles: Home to Medicine Mountain; Where Wonder Grows; The People Shall Continue; All Around Us; When the Shadbush Blooms; A Move in My Pillow / Una película en mi almohada; What’s the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses?; Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message; and The Echo People. A star next to the following titles indicates availability in Spanish: Where Wonder Grows; The People Shall Continue; All Around Us; A Move in My Pillow / Una película en mi almohada; and Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message. Text at the bottom reads, “Find more at www.leeandlow.com.” Lee & Low Books logo. Illustration copyright © 1998 by Judith Lowry.
November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Lit Kids provides a platform for 5 to 13 y/o kids to share their creative work, and we currently have OPEN submissions for Issue 8: Air through 10/31! 🌪️
Please send writing, art, and photos to our mentors for consideration, and keep shining! ✨
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#parents
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October 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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"The story of Samuel Wilbert Tucker, however, remains little-known and this new picture book is a well-deserved addition to the field" FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO READ receives a warm welcome from @theartsfuse.bsky.social artsfuse.org/317745/child...
Children's Book Reviews: Invitations to Read and Learn - The Arts Fuse
Two new non-fiction books offer important information for young readers -- about the fight for reading and learning about their bodies.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Know a talented young creative?
Lit Kids has open submissions for Issue 8: Air through 10/31! 🌪️
We accept writing, art, and photos from kids ages 5 to 13. Subscribe to our site and spread the word, please and thank you. Keep shining! ✨
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#parents #emag
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October 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
kpteach5.bsky.social
Seems like a conversation we have a lot lately, @jess5th.bsky.social.
marcusluther.bsky.social Marcus Luther @marcusluther.bsky.social · Sep 16
"How can teaching contribute to the betterment of society if following rigid pacing guides is valued more than my individual students?"

This entire piece. So much. Today especially.
mrneibauer.bsky.social Adrian Neibauer @mrneibauer.bsky.social · Sep 15
To be the best teacher I can, I look for ways to restore balance in my classroom, teach in ways that protest the restrictions I face, and protect my students’ humanity. #TeacherSky #EduSky #SubstackSky

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September 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Issue 7: Fire is coming in hot! 🔥
Congrats to all the talented kids with work featured in our newest issue. Their writing, art, and photos capture the essence of fire! 🎆
Please help celebrate by sharing wherever possible. Keep shining! ✨
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#kidlit #emag
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September 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Know a 5-13 y/o kid with artistic talent who deserves to be published on an actual book cover?
Lit Kids has OPEN SUBMISSIONS for the cover art contest for our 2024 anthology! Check out details on our site and spread the word. Keep shining! ✨
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#art #contest
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August 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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A Common Sense Media study found that prominent teacher assistants that use AI generated recommendations that appeared to be rooted in racial stereotypes based on students’ names. About a third of teachers report using AI weekly, according to a recent survey.
Annie and Lakeesha struggle in school. AI teacher assistants treated them very differently.
A Common Sense Media study found that prominent teacher assistants that use AI generated recommendations that appeared to be rooted in racial stereotypes based on students’ names. About a third of teachers report using AI weekly, according to a recent survey.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Back to School—HART & SOULS Giveaway! 👻 My ghost story started haunting bookstores 1 year ago. To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed copy & 50 bookmarks! US only.
Enter to win! ✏️
📅 Giveaway ends 8/8
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July 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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📚Lee & Low is excited to be teaming up with @ncte.org for a back-to-school giveaway! 100 NCTE members will be selected to receive a classroom set of 48 copies of Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame by @supriyakelkar.bsky.social!

💻 Enter by 11:59 p.m. ET, Sun., Sept. 7, 2025: ncte.org/back-to-scho...
Yellow background. Text at the top reads, "Back-to-School Book Giveaway for Members." Below is the book cover for Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame by Supriya Kelkar. To the right of the cover is more text that reads, "Win a classroom set of Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame. Suggested for Grades 6 & Up." In the bottom right are logos for NCTE and Lee & Low Books.
July 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Planning to Change the World: A Plan Book for Social Justice Educators is BACK!

Pre-order your copy today: rethinkingschools.org/books/planni...
Planning to Change the World 2021-2022
This is a plan book for school-based, home-based, and community-based educators who believe that young people can, will, and already do change the world.
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August 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Educators! Did you know I've got tons of free videos, drawing tutorials, virtual visits, and writing stuff for kids on my website?

Avanti, avanti! ✏️
www.jesskeating.com/forkids
Fun Stuff for Kids
This page is just for curious kids (and the grownups who love them). Here you’ll find videos, printables, and cool extras based on my books — from weird animal facts to creative challenges, drawing id...
www.jesskeating.com
July 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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I hate the argument that AI is being used in lots of jobs so students have to learn how to use it in school. AI is not that hard to use. Lots of jobs also use job-specific convoluted enterprise software and we don't teach them how to use those in school.
July 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Did you know I run a literary magazine for kids called @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social? We accept work solely from 5-13 y/o's, and we're currently in dire need of submissions for Issue 7: Fire. Please spread the word and subscribe to our site! 🤗
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#kidlit #emag
July 25, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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MIT study: ChatGPT use linked to lower brain activity

The study's lead author, Nataliya Kosmyna, suggests that the timing of AI tool introduction in education is crucial, recommending that students first master skills before using AI as a tool.

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July 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Teachers! (Or parents looking to do some creative stuff with your kids) -- did you know I recently uploaded a TON of videos to my website, just for kids?

You'll find my "Write with Jess" series for young writers, drawing tutorials, educator vids, + so much more! #edusky
www.jesskeating.com/forkids
Fun Stuff for Kids
This page is just for curious kids (and the grownups who love them). Here you’ll find videos, printables, and cool extras based on my books — from weird animal facts to creative challenges, drawing ideas, and behind-the-scenes peeks into how stories are made.
www.jesskeating.com
July 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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there are so many great things about generative AI! here are some of my favorites <3
July 13, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Calling 5-13 y/o kids! Lit Kids is open to submissions for the month of July. Send us your writing, art, and photos for Issue 7: Fire! If accepted, you'll have the option to work with our mentors to edit your piece. We can't wait! Keep shining! ✨
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#kidlit
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July 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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There’s still time to register:

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Flyer advertising the workshops and facilitators of IREL and the special guest author, Jaqueline Woodson. Event is July 9th and 10th and is completely virtual.
July 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Hey elementary #EarthScience teachers! I, ROCK was MADE for your classroom! (Seriously, I am a science educator! I know NGSS! Do you teach 4th grade? They've been LOVING it!)

Check it here: www.simonandschuster.com/books/I-Rock...

Plus! Resources!⬇️
www.katieslivensky.com/resources

#EduSky
#KidLit
Graphic that reads: Hey Elementary Teachers of Earth Sciences! Have we got a book for you! A new, humorous, heartfelt, and critically acclaimed picture book from Beach Lane Books that introduces: The Rock Cycle, Tectonic Plates, Rocks and Minerals, Earth's Layers, Erosion, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis. Available wherever books are sold, starting June 10th!". A cartoon grey rock with googly eyes stands in the top corner smiling. In the bottom corner is the cover of picture book, I, ROCK: A Geology Tale by Katie Slivensky and Steph Stilwell. Cover art shows the grey googly eyed rock sitting on a cross section of the ground. All art by Steph Stilwell.
June 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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WE NEED COVER ART for our 2024 Anthology!📢
Interested kids age 5 to 13 (and all LKM alumni) can submit artwork for the theme THINGS by 8/1 to qualify for the contest. You can find more info on our site! Spread the word and keep shining!✨
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#kidlit #contest
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June 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Lit Kids opens to submissions on 7/1 for Issue 7: Fire! 🔥Calling all 5-13 y/o creatives! Send us your writing, art, and photography in July for consideration. Our mentors can't wait to feel the heat of your brilliance. Keep shining! ✨
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#kidlit #parents
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June 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Happening today!
Join us!🥰
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readyourworld.bsky.social Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social · Jun 23
Save the Date! Our IG live with @ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social is Thursday, 6/26/25, 2 pm ET! Elly Swartz is an award-winning middle grade author. She meets with thousands of students each year to empower their own personal narrative.

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#ReadYourWorld #kidlit
June 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Hey, hey, readers, teachers and librarians! BUTT OR FACE? SUPER GROSS BUTTS (#3 in the series) will be out on 9/2/25! Sourcebooks and I thought it would be fun to celebrate with students on the day of publication via Zoom. Interested in joining me? Read on! 🎉📚💩
#booklaunch #educators
June 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM