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Darlene Beck Jacobson
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KidLit author of MG historical fiction WHEELS OF CHANGE (Creston) WISHES, DARES, & HOW TO STAND UP TO A Bully (Creston) blogger of all things kidlit. @http://www.darlenebeckjacobson.com. Repped by@LRA darlenebeckjacobson.com
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The Best Way to Stop Book Banning? Read a Banned Book During National Banned Book Week. darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/t...
What's your favorite banned book for kids?
The Best Way to Stop Book Banning? Read a Banned Book During National Banned Book Week.
This week is National Banned Book Week. It’s an opportunity to show the world that freedom to read is just as important as freedom of speech. Many books written for children are under attack …
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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 2d
I'm happy to be featured on @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social's blog today talking about my new PB, My Backyard Used to Be!
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Author Interview With LYNN BALDWIN About Her New PB
Today it is my pleasure to feature an interesting and unique new picture book from author LYNN BALDWIN. Here is my review for MY BACKYARD USED TO BE: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE (PB) by Lynn Baldwin (il…
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It's a pleasure to feature you on my blog, Lynn.
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Extra! Extra! 10/4
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Things to celebrate this week. Thank you @chopwoodcarrywater.bsky.social
Extra! Extra! 10/4
All the *good* news that's fit to print! 👏🏼👏🏼
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Darlene Beck Jacobson @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social · 3d
Open SmartNews and read "Drinking a Coca-Cola has an ‘alarming’ effect on your body for hours after" here: l.smartnews.com/p-6kOoNx0Q/z...
To read it on the web, tap here: l.smartnews.com/6kp6FInm/zU1...
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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · 10d
They tried to silence these stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl https://bit.ly/3XXdrFi
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Darlene Beck Jacobson @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social · 7d
Republicans shut down the government to gut healthcare and bankroll Trump’s illegal power grab. We must hold the GOP accountable for causing chaos just to appease a wannabe king. app.sosha.ai/s/hrS5clD3
Stop the Trump Shutdown
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Darlene Beck Jacobson @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social · 8d
Open SmartNews and read "‘Where in the Bible?’ Mike Johnson flattened as MSNBC host slams ‘unambiguous lies’" here: l.smartnews.com/p-6jb9LF0Q/f...
To read it on the web, tap here: l.smartnews.com/6jb9LEWI/fEr...
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Darlene Beck Jacobson @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social · 8d
And the Winners Are...Book Giveaways. darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/09/30/a...
Winners of books by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social and @robincurrie.bsky.social CONGRATULATIONS!
And the Winners Are…Book Giveaways.
Today I am happy to announce the September winners for two different books featured on the blog this month. A signed copy of TRIAL AND ERROR written by Robin Newman and illustrated by Deborah Zemke…
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Senator Andy Kim @kim.senate.gov · 10d
Across the state of New Jersey, people are facing rising costs amidst a corrupt administration that has failed to stand up for working families.
 
Join me tomorrow evening at 7pm for a LIVE tele-town hall about the possibility of a Republican-led government shutdown and what it means for NJ. 1/2
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Kids + Cookies Equal Memories By Marilyn Ostermiller  darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/k...
A kid-friendly recipe for Danish Cookies.
Kids + Cookies Equal Memories By Marilyn Ostermiller
Cookie baking is a great way to introduce children to the culinary arts.   Start by selecting an easy, kid-friendly recipe. Prepare the ingredients beforehand and adapt the tasks to the children’s …
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Darlene Beck Jacobson @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social · 10d
Watercolor. Crafting. Quilting.
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Darlene Beck Jacobson @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social · 10d
Extra! Extra! 9/28 🎈🎈
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Every small victory counts!
Extra! Extra! 9/28 🎈🎈
Yes, good things did happen this week!
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Darlene Beck Jacobson @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social · 11d
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An Outrageous—and Suspicious—Leak of a Veteran’s Military File in the New Jersey Gubernatorial Election
Rep.
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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 15d
I'm thrilled to be featured on the @scbwi-mi.bsky.social blog today!! scbwimithemitten.blogspot.com/2025/09/book...
Book Birthday Blog with Lynn Baldwin
Welcome to SCBWI-MI's Book Birthday Blog! Where we celebrate new books from Michigan's authors, illustrators and translators.   Congratula...
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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 12d
Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.
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Author Robin Currie Presents: JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS + A Chance to Win a Copy darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/09/22/a...
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Author Robin Currie Presents: JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS + A Chance to Win a Copy
Today it is my pleasure to feature picture book author ROBIN CURRIE with her new book JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS. (Good Books/Sky Horse) Here is my review for this delightful story of the birth…
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Author Robin Currie Presents: JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS + A Chance to Win a Copy darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/09/22/a...
Lovely and thoughtful retelling of the Christmas Story by author @robincurrie.bsky.social
Author Robin Currie Presents: JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS + A Chance to Win a Copy
Today it is my pleasure to feature picture book author ROBIN CURRIE with her new book JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS. (Good Books/Sky Horse) Here is my review for this delightful story of the birth…
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Darlene Beck Jacobson @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social · 16d
Tell Your Democratic Senator(s) to Make Sure Schumer Doesn't Hand Trump a Blank Check act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
Tell Your Democratic Senator(s) to Make Sure Schumer Doesn't Hand Trump a Blank Check
Federal government funding runs out on September 30—and Republicans need Democratic votes to clear the filibuster and avoid a government shutdown. Democrats have a strong hand to play. They must use i...
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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 13d
Teachers! Librarians!
Looking for mentor texts for nonfiction writing?
Check out this post from @katiemcenaney.bsky.social
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Writing Nonfiction Picture Books in Fifth Grade, Part 2: Investigating Mentor Texts in the Library for Book Category and Writing Style by Ellen Bunn and Katie McEnane
Last Janury,  fifth grade teacher Katie McEnaney (right) and school librarian Ellen Bunn (left) wrote a post describing a collaborative nonf...
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Darlene Beck Jacobson @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social · 15d
Tell the House to investigate government censorship of Jimmy Kimmel Live! act.indivisible.org/sign/censors...
I did.
Tell the House to investigate government censorship of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On September 17th, ABC/Disney announced it was indefinitely suspending the late-night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, supposedly in response to comments in his monologue regarding the murder of Charlie Kir...
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Darlene Beck Jacobson @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social · 16d
Tell Your Democratic Senator(s) to Make Sure Schumer Doesn't Hand Trump a Blank Check act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...
Tell Your Democratic Senator(s) to Make Sure Schumer Doesn't Hand Trump a Blank Check
Federal government funding runs out on September 30—and Republicans need Democratic votes to clear the filibuster and avoid a government shutdown. Democrats have a strong hand to play. They must use i...
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