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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 12h

We stand (and sit) with authors @sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social
Check out their ALA Big Chair video on IG @ala-booklist.bsky.social
And of course, check out their JACOB books with Magination Press/ Illus. Chris Case. #WeAreWithTheBanned #KidlitMegaFeed

eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 13h

This is adorable @laurenkerstein.bsky.social
—Yayy Rosie the Dragon & Charlie. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social · 16h

Books are for everyone.
#kidlit @eastwestlit.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 13h

Amazing @jeannewharvey.bsky.social !!! Just like you. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 13h

What a delight to present our pb bio about IM and the Louvre, THE GLASS PYRAMID, at the National Building Museum
in D.C. We made paper pyramids & mini architecture books! Terrific group of educators & a gorgeous building! @simonkids.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

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Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you Smithsonian National Postal Museum! We celebrated #InternationalArchitectureDay with THE GLASS PYRAMID about IM Pei & the Louvre. Special shout out to the amazing Anne Matlock for organizing the engaging program! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 22h

GET READY FOR HALLOWEEN @albertwhitman.bsky.social @janetnolan.bsky.social Illus. Amy Zhing 🎃👻📚🎃 mailchi.mp/albertwhitma... #KidlitMegaFeed

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 1d

Author-illustrator @joebot.bsky.social Spiotto learned about axolotls through his kids. Spiotto became fascinated by them. He considered facts about axolotls when developing his new graphic novel Max, a Little Axolotl(Graphix)” www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social

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Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle @kbiddle.bsky.social · 3d

Enjoyed presenting about Nurturing Children at a Women's Conference. #EduSky, #teachers, #parents

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 3d

Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.

Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.

https://www.ala.org/bbooks.

BANNED BOOKS WEEK Oct. 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 - Read for Your Rights. ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 3d

Full #bannedbooksweek interview with Chris Case,
@sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social et al here: www.youtube.com/live/LEm6hkb...

Freedom-to-Read Picture Books for Kids with "We Are Stronger Than Censorship"

YouTube video by EveryLibrary

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 3d

Kudos to @sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social Chris Case and all. #BannedBooksWeek @ala-booklist.bsky.social #ReadForYourRights

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! I'm Shiho Pate and I would love to illustrate more children's books. My debut author illustrator book is now out on submission too✨ Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work. I am represented by Deborah Warren at
@eastwestlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 6d

Save the dates, friends! Go see Antoinette Portis TO ACTIVATE SPACE PORTAL, LIFT HERE /Neal Porter Books— coming to
SoCal: Children’s Book World @vromansupstairs.bsky.social
& Mrs. Dalloway’s (Berkeley)

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 6d

Congrats #Debut #kidlit author Lynn Smith & JUST KEEP GOING on @cbsmornings.bsky.social
@sourcebooks.bsky.social #KidlitMegaFeed 🌟📚🌟

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Ellen Hopkins @ellenhopkins.bsky.social · 7d

And she never quit. Goal for all of you: never quit.

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 7d

I 💙 #PBL!
Today on #LitLinks: How to make your own stream table to understand rivers.
Watch students investigate how rivers form & ignite a passion for conservation
www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13018

@eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 8d

🌊 This review of GIANT RAYS OF HOPE from Nat'l Marine Educators Assoc makes my heart soar! I'm thrilled they understand the hope + inspiration I tried to include throughout the story.
👉 bit.ly/4ctWczl

@lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #greensky @eastwestlit.bsky.social

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Joey Spiotto @joebot.bsky.social · 8d

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 8d

Splendiferous Sept.
Book Bdays: @joebot.bsky.social Lynn Smith @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social @shihopate.bsky.social @staciawrites.bsky.social + 3 Mini-Musicals /Randy Preston; #Bestseller LLAMA LLAMA /Anna Dewdney and PETE THE CAT / Dean & more GOOD news:

Good News from East to West!

Find out more about books, events, and good news from East West Literary Agency's talent.

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · 8d

Ahhh absolutely LOVE my agency's newsletter✨ Thank you for THE RESCUES series shout-out💛💛💛 #kidlotart

eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 8d

Splendiferous Sept.
Book Bdays: @joebot.bsky.social Lynn Smith @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social @shihopate.bsky.social @staciawrites.bsky.social + 3 Mini-Musicals /Randy Preston; #Bestseller LLAMA LLAMA /Anna Dewdney and PETE THE CAT / Dean & more GOOD news:

Good News from East to West!

Find out more about books, events, and good news from East West Literary Agency's talent.

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 8d

Splendiferous Sept.
Book Bdays: @joebot.bsky.social Lynn Smith @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social @shihopate.bsky.social @staciawrites.bsky.social + 3 Mini-Musicals /Randy Preston; #Bestseller LLAMA LLAMA /Anna Dewdney and PETE THE CAT / Dean & more GOOD news:

Good News from East to West!

Find out more about books, events, and good news from East West Literary Agency's talent.

mailchi.mp

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 13d

From the Red Comet Press Fall Into Picture Books webinar!
“Dynamic, fresh and vibrant [illustrations] by Japanese Illustrator @shihopate.bsky.social ”
The Rescues series written by Tommy & Charlie Greenwald.

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 13d

Hispanic Heritage Month books by @apalessandri.bsky.social
Isabel and her Colores Go to School Illus Courtney Dawson/ SleepingBearBks

Columbia / Illus. Manu Montoya /Barefoot Books

And: Gaudi /Susan B. Katz /Illus. Linda Schwalbe @northsouthbooks.bsky.social

CBC: cbcbooks.org/readers/reader…

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 15d

The ALA's "Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024" includes these titles:
5. Tricks by Ellen Hopkins
8. Crank by Ellen Hopkins
via Shelf Awareness

ala.org/bbooks/frequ...

#WeSupportBannedBooks
#BannedBooksWeek = Oct. 5-11.
@ellenhopkins.bsky.social @shelf-awareness.com

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eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 15d

Our September East/West Illustrator Highlight --
Meet #NYT Bestselling #illustrator Kate Cosgrove @k8cosgrove.bsky.social mailchi.mp/eastwestlite...

#KidlitMegaFeed #Art #picturebooks #KidlitPostcard #kidlit

EW Illustrator Highlight: Kate Cosgrove

When Kate Cosgrove was nine years old, a funny and energetic illustrator visited her classroom for 'Young Authors Week.' From that moment, Kate knew she wanted... [READ MORE]

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Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social · 16d

🐘 Happy #ElephantAppreciationDay!
These amazing giants talk, play, & even comfort one another
Want to understand their sounds?
Dive into EAVESDROPPING ON ELEPHANTS to discover their hidden world
📚 bit.ly/2FyDEAq

@lernerbooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @wcs.org
@steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Joshua Pruett @zombietardis.bsky.social · 16d

SAVE THE DATE! Bringing GYRO to @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social on SAT NOV 15th! Details ⬇️ @eastwestlit.bsky.social @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

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