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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · Sep 2

⏰ Deadline approaching! Middle and high school teachers, it takes just two minutes to enter here to win a classroom set of @supriyakelkar.bsky.social's award-winning book: ncte.org/back-to-scho...

Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · Jul 29

📚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...

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Sep 3

@barnesandnoble.com is running a huge preorder sale! If you want to preorder the THANK YOU, TEACHER! board book and get 25% off, join their free rewards program and use code PREORDER25 at checkout! #BNPreorder @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Aug 5

Kick off the school year with a celebration of all the names in your classroom with MY NAME, words by Supriya Kelkar, art by Sandhya Prabhat. And end the year with a celebration of gratitude with THANK YOU, TEACHER!, words and art by Supriya Kelkar! @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #teachers #teacher

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Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social · Jul 29

📚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...

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Jul 9

Loved @halseanderson 's REBELLION 1776 and was struck by how well it paired with STRONG AS FIRE, FIERCE AS FLAME. Both are empowering stories of girls alone in the world, seeking employment in households, finding their voices in turbulent times, and making a difference, 70 years apart.🔥 #kidlit

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Jul 2

My friends at @schulerbooks.bsky.social and I have an exciting opportunity for you to be entered to win a virtual visit with me in the new school year!
myemail.constantcontact.com/You-Could-Wi...
#teachers

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Nicole R. Misra she/her @nicolermisra.bsky.social · May 20

May 20: Today’s featured book is an affirming book for Brown children: Brown Is Beautiful written by Indian American author @supriyakelkar.bsky.social Supriya Kelkar and Kashmiri-American Noor Sofi. #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPIBooks #BookSky

This is the book cover for Brown is Beautiful written by Indian American author Supriya Kelkar and Kashmiri-American Noor Sofi. The cover features a young brown-skinned girl of South Asian descent holding a brown leaf which covers part of her face. She is smiling and is surrounded by flowers.

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · May 19

Robins are wise.
🪱 #kidlit

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · May 13

Readers, teachers, librarians, you're MY favorites too! Thank you, Children's Book Council, for this honor! @candlewickpress.bsky.social #kidlit

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · May 9

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Librarianchica @librarianchica.bsky.social · May 9

Happy Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month, gente! To celebrate I will post the covers of picture books by AANHPI creators!

7. AMERICAN DESI, 2022
Author: @jyotigopal.bsky.social
Illustrator: @supriyakelkar.bsky.social

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · May 8

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter our #TeacherAppreciationWeek sweeps for the chance to win a copy of THANK YOU, TEACHER! by @supriyakelkar.bsky.social + a beautiful poster ✨ Enter at the link! bit.ly/4iL2Q7l

#EduSky

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MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social · May 8

I think we're all agreed that teachers deserve the world ❤️ Join us in celebrating the hardworking individuals that take care of our kiddos every day this Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #Edusky

@karlaclark.bsky.social @supriyakelkar.bsky.social @gabbyzapata.bsky.social

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · May 6

🥳 SWEEPSTAKES ALERT 🥳

In honor of #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we're giving away copies of THANK YOU, TEACHER by
@supriyakelkar.bsky.social + a beautiful poster to brighten up any classroom!

Enter by the 9th for a chance to win! www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/celebrate-te...

#EduSky

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · May 6

During Teacher Appreciation Week, I'm thrilled to celebrate all the incredible educators out there! Enter to win a poster © of my book, "THANK YOU, TEACHER." Let's honor the dedication and passion our teachers bring every day! Link in my stories!
www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/celebrate-te...

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · May 5

So excited for this THANKBYOU, TEACHER giveaway!!

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · May 5

🥳 SWEEPS ALERT 🥳

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we're hosting a giveaway of THANK YOU, TEACHER by @supriyakelkar.bsky.social + a beautiful poster to brighten up any classroom!

Enter by the 9th for a chance to win! bit.ly/3GxnqL5

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Apr 17

AND YET YOU SHINE had been out for one year! You can support this book by getting your copy today! #kidlit

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Apr 16

2 readers changed a "dream" necklace into a "read" ring for me. Thank you for my amazing new ring! I love it!

Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Mar 5

So excited to read this @mrschureads.bsky.social !!!

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Feb 26

Thanks so much, Josh! Happy book birthday, Emma!

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · Feb 25

Happy book birthday to @supriyakelkar.bsky.social's Thank You, Teacher!

A great gift for the wonderful educators in your life.

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Feb 25

Thank you so much!!

Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Feb 25

Happy book birthday to THANK YOU, TEACHER! Huge thanks to the brilliant people who made this all possible-agent, Kathleen Rushall, editor, Grace Kendall, and the @mackidsbooks team. Thank you to the teachers who inspired this book, and to all the readers. I hope you enjoy THANK YOU, TEACHER! #kidlit

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Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Feb 22

3 more days to release! #kidlit

Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social · Feb 20

Thank you so much!