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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · 9d

Rest in peace, Jane Goodall. Such a blessing to have this legend hold the book I wrote about another primatologist, Mireya Mayor, 2023.

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · 10d

Meet me as I present a little something about birds and a reading of The Nutty Little Vulture to the littlest.

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · Sep 7

We're honored to have two #kidlit legends interviewed in this month's issue of CBI, the wonderful Lois Lowry and Katherine Paterson. We'll share some of their wisdom over the next few days.

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 23

A huge congratulations! It’s a great agency.

@redfoxliterary.bsky.social

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 19

It’s too typical of doctors to do this. Your time just isn’t important to them.

Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 16

Today is World Honey Bee Day!

@picturebookgold.bsky.social #bees #honeybees #insects #worldhoneybeeday #threatenedspecies

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 11

Attention elephant lovers: World Elephant Day is August 12!

@songjudaemicke.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social #nonfiction #math #picturebooks

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 15

The fabulous Vivian Kirkfeld has featured LIZARD INVASION in her Perfect Picture Book Friday blog!
@viviankirkfield.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social #lizards #invasivespecies

viviankirkfield.com/2025/08/15/p...

Perfect Picture Book Friday: LIZARD INVASION

Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. I always love featuring books that entertain and educate…and when they are written by dear kid lit folks I have met in person, that makes it e…

viviankirkfield.com

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · Aug 11

✏️ NEW: Here's the perfect starting point for beginning & still-struggling #kidlit writers. No fluff, just the exact info you need to get started and succeed.

Presented by CBI Publisher Laura Backes. Get it now for $30 off the regular price!

writeforkids.online/amazing-jour...

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Jolene Gutiérrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social · Aug 11

I am SO honored to share the #coverreveal for a book I co-authored with Minoru Tonai, illustrated by Chris Sasaki, edited by Meredith Mundy, and published by ABRAMS Books.

Join us on the amazing Vivian Kirkfield's blog to learn more: viviankirkfield.com/2025/08/11/c...

🎉

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Laura Roettiger @ljrwritenow.bsky.social · Aug 9

magic streetlight art

beauty surrounds those who look,

even after dark

#haikuSaturday #photography

Streetlight pattern at the NYBG photography by Laura Roettiger

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Laura Roettiger @ljrwritenow.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Thank you @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social I encourage educators to look for ways to promote creativity in all forms with your students as you head back to the classroom!
#EduSky #Creativity #Kindness #Stem #Reading

Laura Roettiger - Photographer, Teacher, and Author

Laura Roettiger is a reading specialist and award-winning elementary educator from Chicago, IL who weaves her passion for STEM learning and fostering kindness into stories for children. Her roots in C...

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 11

Attention elephant lovers: World Elephant Day is August 12!

@songjudaemicke.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @picturebookgold.bsky.social #nonfiction #math #picturebooks

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 10

Another book launch by the incomparable Ana Siqueira from the Miami Critique Group, who came to support her.

@anasiqueira.bsky.social #picturebooks #miamicritiquebook @joycekay.bsky.social @silvialopezauthor.bsky.social @realmisterfigg.bsky.social

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Marcia Parks @mzparks.bsky.social · Aug 10

#WorldLionDay

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 10

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Picture Book Gold @picturebookgold.bsky.social · Jul 31

Happy Anniversary! Check out the beautiful and informative book Dragonflies Water Angels and Brilliant Bioindicators by the talented @martamagellan.bsky.social @eifrigpublishing #dragonflies @MauroMagellan #insects #kidlit
#12 #STEM #STEAM #STEMeducation

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 10

Thanks for sharing!

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Carol Hinz @carolhinz.bsky.social · Aug 4

Thrilled to see a PW review for The Library in the Woods by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and R. Gregory Christie: "a moving reflection on intergenerational connection and different kinds of knowledge."

www.publishersweekly.com/9781541599123

The Library in the Woods by Calvin Alexander Ramsey

After weather events destroy their crops two years running, young Junior’s Black family relocates to town. In Jim Crow–era Roxbo...

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Laura Roettiger @ljrwritenow.bsky.social · Aug 4

Boosting this beloved #backtoschool favorite! #EduSky #Teachers #lessonplans #kidlit #BookSky

e.g. Julie Danneberg @jdanneberg.bsky.social · Aug 3

The paperback edition of my 25 yr old book just hit #5 on Amazon. What a gift this book has been for me...providing so many opportunities and experiences. Thank you teachers!
Check out my website for lesson plan ideas. juliedanneberg.com/for-teachers/

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Aug 4

Congratulations!

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Jul 31

July 30--International Friendship Day. We can certainly use some international friendships! Here are some children's books about friendships worth reading.

@picturebookgold.bsky.social @jilldanabooks.bsky.social @ljrwritenow.bsky.social @judithvaldesb.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Jul 19

Early bird, for sure.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Jul 19

Just 2 days to go! 📣
Join us for this month’s FREE #12x12PB Book Chat with @ChristineAlemshah.bsky.social, author of BEA'S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES!

📅 Monday, July 21 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT
Sign up here: buff.ly/wzgY6uM

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Marta Magellan @martamagellan.bsky.social · Jul 19

Thank you!