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Alison Pearce Stevens

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Biologist turned award-winning kidlit science writer. Nature lover. SCBWI. 12x12. #SciComm. Repped by Alex Weiss, Azantian Literary Agency. she/her https://apstevens.com/ https://onesimplething.substack.com/

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Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · Nov 18

Welcome Newskies! I'm a former biologist, zoologist, behavioral ecologist, and ornithologist (which one I use depends on the situation). My favorite part of research was writing up the discussion at the end, so I jumped into #SciComm and now write about other people's cool scientific discoveries. 🧪

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Emily Krempholtz 📚 @writersofrohan.bsky.social · 2d

And learn more about @authorsabb.bsky.social, and how you can help fight censorship, here: www.authorsagainstbookbans.com

Authors Against Book Bans

Our Mission Statement We are Authors Against Book Bans. We, a coalition of writers, illustrators, anthology editors and contributors, and other book creators, stand united against the deeply unconstit...

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The Nature Conservancy @nature.org · 2d

Urban trees can lower temps by up to 12°C, but it’s not just about quantity. Species, layout and local climate all play a role in how effective they are. Strategic planting leads to cooler streets, cleaner air and healthier communities, especially in neighborhoods vulnerable to rising temperatures.

Trees are natural ACs for cities, if you plant the right ones

Urban trees are on the rise but researchers are only starting to uncover the best way to cool cities with them

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Shaena Montanari @shaena.bsky.social · 7d

They got me

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 7d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 7d

🧵 In 2025, book censorship in the United States is rampant and common. Never before in the life of any living American have so many books been systematically removed from school libraries across the country.

Read our new report "The Normalization of Book Banning" at: pen.org/report/the-n...

Graphic for PEN America report titled 'Banned in the USA: The Normalization of Book Bans'. Features a stack of colorful books in front of a blackboard with '22,810 books banned in U.S. public schools, 2021-2025' written in chalk.

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Malinda Lo @malindalo.bsky.social · 7d

Last night a college student asked me why college students should care about book bans and I told her that book bans are a First Amendment issue: on the same continuum as grad student Rumeyza Ozturk being detained for writing an op-ed in the student paper, and of Jimmy Kimmel being suspended.

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Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks so much for feature me!

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Nancy Castaldo Books @nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social · 10d

Congrats @alisonpstevens.bsky.social !
@steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit

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Congratulations, Alison Pearce Stevens, on Detective Dogs!

Thank you, Alison, so much for sharing the release of DETECTIVE DOGS with us! Young readers love STEAM books, especially STEAM books about ...

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Susan Kaye Quinn is Writing Solarpunk 🌞🌱 @susankayequinn.bsky.social · 14d

They've lost the 9yos

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My 9 year old and his classmates have started using “that’s AI” to mean “I don’t believe you.”

Me: we’re having dinosaur meat for dinner

Kiddo: that’s AI
Sep 24, 2025, 07:36 AM

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Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · 14d

Chapter 3 is all about spotted lanternflies, if that helps. The others focus on saltcedar and zebra mussels.

Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · 14d

Want to protect your kids online? Download CCDH's free Parents Guide to help you navigate social media safely with your kids. counterhate.com/parents-guid...

Parents Guide: How to navigate social media safely with your kids — Center for Countering Digital Hate | CCDH

Parents Guide: A free guide by the Center for Countering Digital Hate with practical advice to help navigate your kids' Internet usage.

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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 15d

These three are clearly up to shenanigans. I can tell. I know what to look for.

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John Gilbey @johngilbey.bsky.social · 15d

A favourite image of a Norwegian fjord at dusk, with the mountains mirrored in the still waters.

A Norwegian fjord at dusk, with the outline of the mountains reflected in the still waters as a mirror image.

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Vivian Kirkfield @viviankirkfield.bsky.social · 15d

It's a beautiful day to sing Happy Birthday to a brand new book: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social illus by Megan Elizabeth Baratta Tilbury House Press #Giveaway #authorinterview viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/23/b...

Book Birthday: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE Plus GIVEAWAY

Lalalala! I’m getting my voice ready to sing a joyous Happy Book Birthday to MY BACKYARD USED TO BE, written by Lynn Baldwin, illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Baratta and published by Tilbury House P…

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Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · 20d

If you're near Lincoln, #Nebraska tomorrow (Friday), come pre-game (a day early) at Francie & Finch Bookshop. We'll have a book signing and sniffer dog demo (with TWO dogs) at 5:30pm! 🐾🐕‍🦺 #LNK #BookLaunch

Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · 22d

Welcome to the world, little book! Cover photo by @jeffreyrstevens.com. @holidayhouse.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @wd4c.bsky.social #BookBirthday #MG #NF #K-12 #KidLit #Dogs #Conservation #InvasiveSpecies #SnifferDogs #STEMeducation #STEM #STEAM

It's a dog party! Happy Birthday Little book! Six silhouetted dogs celebrate the middle grade book Detective Dogs: How working dogs sniff out invasive species by Alison Pearce Stevens. Published by Holiday House.

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Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · 21d

TIL that plant blindness is a thing. Not to be confused with bird blindness. 🦅🦆😆

Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you!

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Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · 28d

Thrilled to be included in this fabulous lineup of stellar STEM authors!

Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 29d

4 fabulous @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share their stupendous STEM books releasing in September. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social @lmperdew.bsky.social @alisonpstevens.bsky.social #interview #kidlit #nonfiction 📚👍

Collage of author photos and their book covers - clockwise from upper left, Leslie Barnard Booth/I Am We; Carrie A Pearson/Watch Them Grow; Laura Perdew/Wacky contraptions; and Alison Pearce Stevens/Detective Dogs.

Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today's the last day to pre-order through Barnes and Noble and get 25% off! @barnesandnoble.com #BNPreorder

BARNES & NOBLE Preorder my book from BN.com by Sept 5 and get 25% off with code PREORDER25! Offer exclusive for Rewards and Premium members*

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · Sep 4

Net Zero: saving our world and saving money. Now there's a win-win - if only voters knew about it.

"New modelling from BloombergNEF suggests investing just 0.7 per cent of GDP in the net zero transition could unlock huge financial savings - and avert a rolling climate crisis."

How reaching net zero could cut global fuel costs by $1tr a year

New modelling from BloombergNEF suggests investing just 0.7 per cent of GDP in the net zero transition could unlock huge financial savings - and avert a rolling climate crisis

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Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · Sep 4

Through tomorrow, you can preorder at Barnes and Noble and get 25% off!

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Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · Sep 4

I have another book on the horizon! When Beavers Move In tells the tale of how the Tulalip Tribes Beaver Project is transforming the Cascade Mountains. Gorgeous illustrations by the uber talented Natasha Donovan. @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

When Beavers Move In book cover showing an illustrated beaver swimming with a branch in its mouth, ready to add it to its dam. Written by Alison Pearce Stevens, Illustrated by Natasha Donovan.

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · Aug 30

🎉 Congrats to @alisonpstevens.bsky.social!

📚 ANIMAL CLIMATE HEROES was named a 2025 BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (Age 9–12).

Illustrated by Jason Ford. Published by Godwin Books/Henry Holt.

#kidlit #12x12PB

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Alison Pearce Stevens @alisonpstevens.bsky.social · Aug 27

If you want a signed copy (by me and one of our dogs!) 🐾, order from Francie & Finch Bookshop. francieandfinch.indielite.org/book/9780823...

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Jeff Stevens @jeffreyrstevens.com · Aug 26

I'm super excited to promote @alisonpstevens.bsky.social Detective Dogs for International Dog Day. I got to help research this and even took the cover photo! Comes out Sept 16. Preorder at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752555...

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