Nada Shawish Dutka
@nadawrites.bsky.social
#kidlit author rep’d by https://bsky.app/profile/pterlip.bsky.social, https://bsky.app/profile/andreabrownlit.bsky.social. COOKIES AND CRESCENTS (Abrams): https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/cookies-and-crescents_9781419773327/
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We had so much fun chatting PBs & studying wonderful mentor texts at our class!
BRAVE LIKE FIREWEED by @jessewhiteillustration.com
COOKIES & CRESCENTS by @nadawrites.bsky.social
PICKY PANDA by Jackie Huang
SISTER FRIEND by @authorjamilah.bsky.social
WHERE WE CAN HEAR THE GIANTS SING by Peter Cheong
BRAVE LIKE FIREWEED by @jessewhiteillustration.com
COOKIES & CRESCENTS by @nadawrites.bsky.social
PICKY PANDA by Jackie Huang
SISTER FRIEND by @authorjamilah.bsky.social
WHERE WE CAN HEAR THE GIANTS SING by Peter Cheong
May 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We had so much fun chatting PBs & studying wonderful mentor texts at our class!
BRAVE LIKE FIREWEED by @jessewhiteillustration.com
COOKIES & CRESCENTS by @nadawrites.bsky.social
PICKY PANDA by Jackie Huang
SISTER FRIEND by @authorjamilah.bsky.social
WHERE WE CAN HEAR THE GIANTS SING by Peter Cheong
BRAVE LIKE FIREWEED by @jessewhiteillustration.com
COOKIES & CRESCENTS by @nadawrites.bsky.social
PICKY PANDA by Jackie Huang
SISTER FRIEND by @authorjamilah.bsky.social
WHERE WE CAN HEAR THE GIANTS SING by Peter Cheong
Full House at R.E.A.D. The Book Nook last weekend. ✨🌙💜
Encouraging #reading early and daily, R.E.A.D. is ensuring children have new, quality, culturally relevant #books of their own that are mirrors and windows into their everyday lives and communities.
Learn more: www.readbooknook.org
Encouraging #reading early and daily, R.E.A.D. is ensuring children have new, quality, culturally relevant #books of their own that are mirrors and windows into their everyday lives and communities.
Learn more: www.readbooknook.org
March 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Full House at R.E.A.D. The Book Nook last weekend. ✨🌙💜
Encouraging #reading early and daily, R.E.A.D. is ensuring children have new, quality, culturally relevant #books of their own that are mirrors and windows into their everyday lives and communities.
Learn more: www.readbooknook.org
Encouraging #reading early and daily, R.E.A.D. is ensuring children have new, quality, culturally relevant #books of their own that are mirrors and windows into their everyday lives and communities.
Learn more: www.readbooknook.org
So happy to be in great company on KidLit in Color: kidlitincolor.com/blog/interview-with-debut-author-nada-shawish-dutka
March 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
So happy to be in great company on KidLit in Color: kidlitincolor.com/blog/interview-with-debut-author-nada-shawish-dutka
It’s publishing day! I’m excited that Cookies and Crescents is finally here. 🌙✨
March 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It’s publishing day! I’m excited that Cookies and Crescents is finally here. 🌙✨
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Just a few spots left!! #writingretreat
March 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Just a few spots left!! #writingretreat
Join me at The R.E.A.D. Book Nook on Sunday, March 9, at 1 p.m. for new picture book Cookies and Crescents: An Eid Story!
Learn more about The Book Nook and event details here: www.readbooknook.org
#picturebook #storytime #booknook #teachers #educators #ramadan #eid
Learn more about The Book Nook and event details here: www.readbooknook.org
#picturebook #storytime #booknook #teachers #educators #ramadan #eid
February 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Join me at The R.E.A.D. Book Nook on Sunday, March 9, at 1 p.m. for new picture book Cookies and Crescents: An Eid Story!
Learn more about The Book Nook and event details here: www.readbooknook.org
#picturebook #storytime #booknook #teachers #educators #ramadan #eid
Learn more about The Book Nook and event details here: www.readbooknook.org
#picturebook #storytime #booknook #teachers #educators #ramadan #eid
Shh! He’s reading 😭 (and I #amwriting ❤️).
February 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Shh! He’s reading 😭 (and I #amwriting ❤️).
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Things are just terrible right now - but this made my day. @nadawrites.bsky.social was my student at GWU nearly 20 years ago, and now her first children’s book COOKIES AND CRESCENTS will be out on March 4, and I am so, so proud of her. ❤️
February 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Things are just terrible right now - but this made my day. @nadawrites.bsky.social was my student at GWU nearly 20 years ago, and now her first children’s book COOKIES AND CRESCENTS will be out on March 4, and I am so, so proud of her. ❤️
February 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
“Reprinted from ‘the mitten,’ the blog of the society of children’s book writers & illustrators, michigan chapter – based on a discussion with author Kristin Lenz: drydenbks.com/the-resonant...
The Resonant Roar of Quiet Books | drydenbks
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January 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
“Reprinted from ‘the mitten,’ the blog of the society of children’s book writers & illustrators, michigan chapter – based on a discussion with author Kristin Lenz: drydenbks.com/the-resonant...
If you're with me, glad you're here.
#kidlit #picturebooks #authorsky #booksky #booktok #diversity #dei #library #librarian #educators
#kidlit #picturebooks #authorsky #booksky #booktok #diversity #dei #library #librarian #educators
January 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
If you're with me, glad you're here.
#kidlit #picturebooks #authorsky #booksky #booktok #diversity #dei #library #librarian #educators
#kidlit #picturebooks #authorsky #booksky #booktok #diversity #dei #library #librarian #educators
The secret is
… there is no secret. 🔗
… there is no secret. 🔗
"a 600-word picture book manuscript was written in the same way as a 40k word MG novel. One word at a time. One paragraph. One chapter." Thanks @christebbetts.bsky.social @highlightsfound.bsky.social #kidlit
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Beginning a Novel: The Secret Is, There Is No Secret - Highlights Foundation
I saw a quote the other day, attributed to Kabir, which said: “Wherever you are, that’s the entry point.” I love the simplicity of that, and it feels particularly relevant […]
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January 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The secret is
… there is no secret. 🔗
… there is no secret. 🔗
37 days until Cookies and Crescents book release day! 🥲
With delicious illustrations by Zelma Firdauzia. 💜
#kidlit #eid #picturebooks #booksky #librarians #educators #booktok
With delicious illustrations by Zelma Firdauzia. 💜
#kidlit #eid #picturebooks #booksky #librarians #educators #booktok
January 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
37 days until Cookies and Crescents book release day! 🥲
With delicious illustrations by Zelma Firdauzia. 💜
#kidlit #eid #picturebooks #booksky #librarians #educators #booktok
With delicious illustrations by Zelma Firdauzia. 💜
#kidlit #eid #picturebooks #booksky #librarians #educators #booktok
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The auction has been extended! Now you can bid on items until Jan 28th 8pm PT (including my 30-min AMA: www.32auctions.com/organization... !)
Don't miss this opportunity to get your hands on signed books, original art, critiques, and AMAs—AND support wildfire relief! @kidlitforla.bsky.social
Don't miss this opportunity to get your hands on signed books, original art, critiques, and AMAs—AND support wildfire relief! @kidlitforla.bsky.social
I donated a 30-minute Ask Me Anything call to raise money for those impacted by the LA fires. There are so many amazing items! I hope you bid & support these wonderful organizations!
The @kidlitforla.bsky.social auction runs today until Fri, Jan 26th, at 9pm PT!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
The @kidlitforla.bsky.social auction runs today until Fri, Jan 26th, at 9pm PT!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
January 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The auction has been extended! Now you can bid on items until Jan 28th 8pm PT (including my 30-min AMA: www.32auctions.com/organization... !)
Don't miss this opportunity to get your hands on signed books, original art, critiques, and AMAs—AND support wildfire relief! @kidlitforla.bsky.social
Don't miss this opportunity to get your hands on signed books, original art, critiques, and AMAs—AND support wildfire relief! @kidlitforla.bsky.social
#KirkusReviews for Cookies and Crescents! 🥹
Full Review: lnkd.in/eHJvJCfr
#kidlit #picturebook #booksky #booktok #educator #librarysky
Full Review: lnkd.in/eHJvJCfr
#kidlit #picturebook #booksky #booktok #educator #librarysky
January 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#KirkusReviews for Cookies and Crescents! 🥹
Full Review: lnkd.in/eHJvJCfr
#kidlit #picturebook #booksky #booktok #educator #librarysky
Full Review: lnkd.in/eHJvJCfr
#kidlit #picturebook #booksky #booktok #educator #librarysky
January 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Baby up at 3 am. He’s started teething early. Managed to get him back to sleep at 5. Couldn’t sleep myself so stayed up and did early morning writing. What is sleep anymore? But at least writing is happening. 🙂↔️
#authorsky #kidlit #booksky #amwriting
#authorsky #kidlit #booksky #amwriting
January 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Baby up at 3 am. He’s started teething early. Managed to get him back to sleep at 5. Couldn’t sleep myself so stayed up and did early morning writing. What is sleep anymore? But at least writing is happening. 🙂↔️
#authorsky #kidlit #booksky #amwriting
#authorsky #kidlit #booksky #amwriting
Storytime and book launch! ✨🍪🌙 #kidlit #picturebook #booksky #authorsky
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January 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Storytime and book launch! ✨🍪🌙 #kidlit #picturebook #booksky #authorsky
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I'm participating in the #Kidlit4Ceasefire auction to help families in #Gaza get the aid they need. There are more than 200 items donated by the #kidlit community to bid on, including a signed copy of Cookies and Crescents: An Eid Story: www.32auctions.com/organization...
Signed PB ARC From Nada Shawish Dutka *US Only*
Auction item 'Signed PB ARC From Nada Shawish Dutka *US Only*' hosted online at 32auctions.
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January 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I'm participating in the #Kidlit4Ceasefire auction to help families in #Gaza get the aid they need. There are more than 200 items donated by the #kidlit community to bid on, including a signed copy of Cookies and Crescents: An Eid Story: www.32auctions.com/organization...
“Open sesame” is a phrase I’m going to try to make spooky in this next draft chapter. Wish me luck. 👻
#writingsky #authorsky
#writingsky #authorsky
January 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“Open sesame” is a phrase I’m going to try to make spooky in this next draft chapter. Wish me luck. 👻
#writingsky #authorsky
#writingsky #authorsky
January 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Getting some fun 📦 together! 🍪✨🌙
#debut #authorsky #library #writingsky #kidlit #picturebooks #educators
#debut #authorsky #library #writingsky #kidlit #picturebooks #educators
January 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Getting some fun 📦 together! 🍪✨🌙
#debut #authorsky #library #writingsky #kidlit #picturebooks #educators
#debut #authorsky #library #writingsky #kidlit #picturebooks #educators
Hello, 2025! Unboxing author copies of Cookies and Crescents: An Eid Story! Whew! I can’t believe I’m holding my first published book, illustrated by wonderful Zelma Firdauzia. It’s so real!
Pre-order link in bio. Release by Abrams 3/4/25!
#kidlit #picturebook #writingsky #authorsky #librariansky
Pre-order link in bio. Release by Abrams 3/4/25!
#kidlit #picturebook #writingsky #authorsky #librariansky
January 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Hello, 2025! Unboxing author copies of Cookies and Crescents: An Eid Story! Whew! I can’t believe I’m holding my first published book, illustrated by wonderful Zelma Firdauzia. It’s so real!
Pre-order link in bio. Release by Abrams 3/4/25!
#kidlit #picturebook #writingsky #authorsky #librariansky
Pre-order link in bio. Release by Abrams 3/4/25!
#kidlit #picturebook #writingsky #authorsky #librariansky
A very special box is here — I’ve been on Mat leave and so tired, but then this came and I am so overwhelmed I can’t even open it right now. 🥲 SOS it’s going to be on my table until I can gather myself enough to open it. #kidlit #picturebook #debut #author #writingsky #authorsky
December 30, 2024 at 2:08 AM
A very special box is here — I’ve been on Mat leave and so tired, but then this came and I am so overwhelmed I can’t even open it right now. 🥲 SOS it’s going to be on my table until I can gather myself enough to open it. #kidlit #picturebook #debut #author #writingsky #authorsky