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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · 3d

If you're ready to get serious about writing for children, here's a great opportunity!😍Application window for @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social 2026 mentor program is open til 11/3.
I'm excited to be on the mentor list again this year!
Here's the link: www.scbwi.org/regions/rmc/...

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Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social · 5d

Honored to be featured on @bandersonwriter.bsky.social’s blog for educators!

I highlight the endless opportunities picture books have for meaningful learning.

Check it out here: bethandersonwriter.com/2025/10/03/e...

#edusky #teachersky #STEM #bookbasedlearning #kidlit #pb #educatorresources

Especially for Educators: “From Story to STEAM: Building Project-Based Learning from Picture Books” by Lindsay Moretti

If you’re not familiar with Lindsay Moretti’s endeavor for educators called KIDLIT GROVE, please…read on! In this post, she shares her process of using picture books as a springbo…

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · 5d

Especially for #Educators: "From Story to #STEAM: Building #ProjectBasedLearning from #PictureBooks" by @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social
Super post! 🥳 And terrific #GIVEAWAY! 📘🔬📕⛭ #edusky

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Especially for Educators: “From Story to STEAM: Building Project-Based Learning from Picture Books” by Lindsay Moretti

If you’re not familiar with Lindsay Moretti’s endeavor for educators called KIDLIT GROVE, please…read on! In this post, she shares her process of using picture books as a springbo…

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 7d

A new post from @kl4gm.bsky.social with excellent resources for #educators - open.substack.com/pub/kidlitfo...

Place-based Learning/Place-based Writing

By Zeena M. Pliska

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · 12d

Mining for Heart in the Absence of Compassion: WORTHY: THE BRAVE AND CAPABLE LIFE OF JOSEPH PIERCE by @andreaywang.bsky.social .📕🩷 Don't miss this post and GIVEAWAY!
#edusky @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @levinequerido.bsky.social #Chinese #educators #librarians
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Mining for Heart in the Absence of Compassion: WORTHY: THE BRAVE AND CAPABLE LIFE OF JOSEPH PIERCE by Andrea Wang

Author Andrea Wang’s latest book is beautiful in text and art, and at the same time heartbreaking and inspiring. The path to the heart of WORTHY: THE BRAVE AND CAPABLE LIFE OF JOSEPH PIERCE s…

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Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social · 15d

Shining a spotlight on a Children’s Book Resource Hub entry: @bandersonwriter.bsky.social “Especially for Educators” blog—packed with lessons, activities, & insights to make nonfiction shine in classrooms.

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#kidlit #edusky #kidlitgrove #nonfiction #teachersky

Especially for Educators – Beth Anderson, Children's Writer

blog posts directly related to teachers and classrooms

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you so much, Lindsay!

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 19d

Want to win a copy of @lisaljrogers.bsky.social’s beautiful new #picturebook? Check out her post on @bandersonwriter.bsky.social’s blog that is helpful for #educators - bethandersonwriter.com/2025/09/19/e...

Especially for Educators: “Who Helps You Shine? Embracing a Growth Mindset to Reach Your Dreams” by Lisa Rogers

Here’s another fantastic book from one of the Kid Lit for Growing Minds members! In this post for educators and librarians, author Lisa Rogers, a former library teacher, shares how WOODY&#821…

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · 26d

How do you write the story of a place? "Digging into the Heart of the Land" by @StacyJensen. Don't miss this post and GIVEAWAY!🥳📕
#edusky #kidsNF @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social
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Mining for Heart: “Digging into the Heart of the Land” by Stacy S. Jensen

I too am enamored with the view of the Rocky Mountains. Along with the wonder they inspire, somehow, they anchor you. In writing the story of a piece of land, Stacy Jensen faced the challenge of fi…

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · 27d

A wonderful interview of @kl4gm.bsky.social member @lisaljrogers.bsky.social and her magnificent new book on @deborahkalb.bsky.social's blog: deborahkalbbooks.blogspot.com/2025/09/q-wi... #kidlit

Q&A with Lisa Rogers

Lisa Rogers is the author of the new children's picture book biography Woody's Words: Woodrow Wilson Rawls and Where ...

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Sep 5

Don't miss this post about #primarysources and GIVEAWAY! #Nonfiction #Nature #PictureBook @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
@kl4gm.bsky.social #edusky
@annehunterstudio.bsky.social
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#birds #forests #nature
#kidlit #STEM #science

Behind the Scenes: “How Primary Sources Can Grow Your Nonfiction Nature Picture Book” by Lynn Street

It’s quite amazing when you find primary sources that provide the seed, or acorn, that allows you to tell a story that for a while seemed lifeless. Check out this great post from debut author…

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Sep 1

Picture Book Biographies: Teaching Tools Full of Possibility
+ #educatorresources! ✍️
+book bundle #giveaway! 🥳
from @kl4gm.bsky.social 😍
#edusky #librarians #educators #NFforkids #bios

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Picture Book Biographies: Teaching Tools Full of Possibility

By Lisa Rogers

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Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · Aug 23

✏️ @bandersonwriter.bsky.social , instructor of "Writing the Modern Picture Book Biography", shares her best tips for creating an emotional connection between young readers and your biographical subject. #kidlit

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Instructor Spotlight: Beth Anderson Bringing Your Biography Subject to Life – Write For Kids

Write For Kids

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 23

#AmericanRevolution250
Get ready to dig into the American Revolution w/a special blog series— "revolutionary" authors & illustrators share processes, surprises, & challenges of making history come alive on the page. Always MORE behind the story!
🥳 HUZZAH!!😍
#edusky @kl4gm.bsky.social

Coming soon! #AmericanRevolution250

For all you educators, librarians, history lovers, and those who have been led to believe that history is boring… from Cloaked in Courage – ©Anne Lambelet Over the next year and a half,…

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Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social · Aug 19

Each week, I’m highlighting a resource you can find in the Children’s Book Resource Hub. This week, I’d like to showcase the treasure trove of educational content created by Kidlit for Growing Minds.

Go give them a look!
#kidlit #edusky #booksky #teachers

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Kidlit for Growing Minds | Substack

Supporting teachers and librarians, and inspiring curious kids with the power of story for real world learning. Click to read Kidlit for Growing Minds, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscrib...

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Lynn Street Books @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thanks to Laura Roettiger for hosting me on her blog today! @ljrwritenow.bsky.social

Laura Roettiger @ljrwritenow.bsky.social · Aug 19

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The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest, illustrated by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social
my interview with author
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#eduSky #booksky #kidlit 📚 #giveaway

Welcome Author Lynn Street – Giveaway Alert

Friends, it’s been a while since I hosted an author on my blog and I’m so pleased to share my interview with Lynn Street debut author of THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST, illustrated by…

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 18

4 more days to get in on the BOOK GIVEAWAYS!🥳

Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 15

#Educators Back Matter Activities for the Classroom Part 3 is up! Don't miss the #GIVEAWAY 🥳
1 winner for each part📕📘📗🩷😃
+Download & resource links
#librarians @edusky.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social

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Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 3” by Beth Anderson

I felt like this last part should be titled “From whence it came and where it goes,” but that just seemed a bit unwieldy. Every manuscript I tackle teaches me more about researching, so…

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 15

#Educators Back Matter Activities for the Classroom Part 3 is up! Don't miss the #GIVEAWAY 🥳
1 winner for each part📕📘📗🩷😃
+Download & resource links
#librarians @edusky.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social

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Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 3” by Beth Anderson

I felt like this last part should be titled “From whence it came and where it goes,” but that just seemed a bit unwieldy. Every manuscript I tackle teaches me more about researching, so…

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thanks for sharing!

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thanks for sharing!

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 15

#Educators Back Matter Activities for the Classroom Part 3 is up! Don't miss the #GIVEAWAY 🥳
1 winner for each part📕📘📗🩷😃
+Download & resource links
#librarians @edusky.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social

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Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 3” by Beth Anderson

I felt like this last part should be titled “From whence it came and where it goes,” but that just seemed a bit unwieldy. Every manuscript I tackle teaches me more about researching, so…

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 10

So much fun to really dig into writing narrative nonfiction for kids with @laurabackus25.bsky.social at @writeforkids.bsky.social 😍
Hope you'll click in for a listen 📕😀
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @edusky.bsky.social #biographies #NFkidlit

Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social · Aug 9

✏️ JUST POSTED! @bandersonwriter.bsky.social , instructor of "Writing the Modern Picture Book Biography", shares her best tips for creating an emotional connection between young readers and your biographical subject. #kidlit

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Instructor Spotlight: Beth Anderson Bringing Your Biography Subject to Life – Write For Kids

Write For Kids

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 9

NEW! Especially for #Educators: Back Matter Bounty for the #Classroom Part 2: Images & Graphics. Ideas and examples to support learning objectives.
AND DON'T MISS THE GIVEAWAY!🥳📗📘📕
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @edusky.bsky.social #librarians
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Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 2” by Beth Anderson

Though much of the fascinating information I glean from research never makes it into the story, some of it earns a place in back matter if it has the potential to engage and benefit educators, libr…

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Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social · Aug 5

Happy Book Birthday!! Congratulations to @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social and @annehunterstudio.bsky.social😀 THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST😍📕a fabulous #NFbookforkids on #nature #birds #forests #environment!
@steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky @kl4gm.bsky.social

Lynn Street Books @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social · Aug 4

Thanks to School Library Journal for recommending THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST as "educational and visually stunning." www.schoollibraryjournal.com/review/the-b...
@annehunterstudio.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
#picturebook #nonfiction #kidlit #birds

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Kidlit For Growing Minds @kl4gm.bsky.social · Aug 1

The KidLit For Growing Minds August back-to-school newsletter is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, and more. Subscribe to receive an INDEX TO BACK MATTER CONTENT for books by our KidLit Creators!

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#edusky #booksky #schoollibrarians #skybrarian #nonfiction

A New School Year to Grow and Learn, Together

by Keila V. Dawson

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