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Katie Slivensky

@kslivensky.bsky.social

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Encouraging others to get know science a little better. Kidlit author. Science educator. Rock collector. Stargazer. Nature photographer. Animal buddy. They/She. Was @paleopaws on the old place. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette. www.KatieSlivensky.com

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · Oct 17

About time I made a pinned post! I'm a children's author and science educator. I love connecting kids with the natural world -- and helping them learn how to be true to themselves. 💚

Find my books here: bookshop.org/contributors/katie-slivensky

Find more info about me here: www.katieslivensky.com

Graphic with four book covers on it. Text of the graphic reads: Children's Author Katie Slivensky. Helping kids get to know science a little better. Picture Books, Middle Grade, School Visits, Classroom Resources, And more! Visit: www.KatieSlivensky.com

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1h

Me, chasing the GrubHub driver down the street in my socks through puddles, saving not only my family's dinner, but someone named Evan's dinner, too, as his was misdelivered to our porch and our food about to be on its way to Evan's.

Not all heroes wear capes.

Some wear very wet, very dirty socks.

Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 5h

I am a better person for it and grateful social media gave me a place where I could listen.

Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 5h

Meaningfully broadened my horizons. Early on I made a point to follow folks from different cultures, races, backgrounds, as they spoke on social issues. Taking the time to read their words daily was so eye-opening. (And I'd thought I already *had* my eyes open.) There's always, always more to learn.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 18h

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 8h

You made it halfway through the week *and* we still have free shipping? Sounds like the perfect time to treat yourself to a new book and support indie bookstores in the process. 📚

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 8h

Our ability to read freely matters this #BannedBooksWeek — and beyond.

Show your support for banned books and the freedom to read all year long with our new Bonfire designs! Available as ringer tees, unixsex tees, crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies, and more!

🛍️ bit.ly/WNDB-store

Light blue graphic titled “New Bonfire Apparel”. Beneath is a subtitle that says, “Show Your Support for the Freedom to Read!” Underneath the title and subtitle are three photo frames showing new Bonfire designs available for purchase in the We Need Diverse Books Bonfire storefront. From left to right, the pieces of apparel shown are a dark navy blue crewneck sweatshirt that says, “Read Banned Books” with an illustration of small book stack at the top, a light blue cotton t-shirt that says, “Read Freely” in multi-colored lettering, and a short sleeve navy ringer tee with orange accents at the collar and shirt sleeves that says “Read Banned Books”. On the right-hand side of the graphic is a yellow starburst illustration containing the words, “On sale now!” At the bottom of the graphic is a white horizontal stripe that says “Shop now” with a right-facing arrow pointing to the URL “bit.ly/WNDB-store”, which will redirect folks to the WNDB Bonfire storefront where they can purchase these d

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 9h

It's no longer National Dog Day, but maybe you'd still like a children's book from the perspective of the first prehistoric canine to befriend a human! ❤️🐺

Being different can be hard, but it can also change the world.

#KidLit

Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy #NationalDogDay from the story of the very first ever canine companion!

#KidLit

A fictional tale based on real science... and real heart.

🐺🐶

❤️

NYPL Best Books for Children 2024 *and* Bank Street College Best Children's Books 2025.

More info: www.simonandschuster.com/books/This-W...

Graphic that reads, "Ever wonder where our best friends first came from? This Wolf Was Different. A picture book tale grounded in natural history. Written by Katie Slivensky and Illustrated by Hannah Salyer. Available anywhere books are sold. Published by Beach Lane Books of Simon and Schuster." A photo to the right is of the picture book THIS WOLF WAS DIFFERENT being held in front of a dog on a couch. The wolf on the cover has a close-up of her face from the eyes up. The book is held over the face of the dog so it matches the dog's face from it's nose down, completing the image. Photo credit: Jason Jong.

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Cranky Bitch Sedai @totallydonna.kitrocha.com · 10h

THESE BOOKS ARE MEDICINAL

NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 15h

doomscroll break

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

Keep looking for the beauty that's out there. 💛 You will find it.

Top down view of a small dandelion poking out of the edge of a lawn and some bricks.

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

This is my Tom Holland Umbrella video.

Grem, of 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏 🔜 MCAtlanta! @gremlin.world · 3d

I will never not repost this

(Sound on for maximum effect)

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Mara Wilson @marawilson.bsky.social · 23h

Peter Fonda saw Pablo Picasso paint. I know this because he told me when we were in a Thomas the Tank Engine movie together.

Yes, it’s as surreal as it sounds.

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

Happy news indeed!!! Yay!

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neongrey @neongrey.bsky.social · 2d

all discourse aside, there is one machine with consciousness. it's printers. they are alive and conscious and they hate you and they'd take your arm clean off if you let them. never trust a printer.

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

Keep looking for the beauty that's out there. 💛 You will find it.

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Lynne Kelly 🐘🐳🐣🐙 @lynnekelly.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, my book is out today! 💙💙💙
You can find this story about 12yo Max and Ursula the octopus wherever you like to get your books, like your favorite bookstore or library

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/753918...

Three Blue Hearts by Lynne Kelly: 9780593898390 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

From the bestselling author of Song for a Whale comes a moving tale about the life-changing bond between a boy and the octopus he rescues. Max can’t seem to escape the big, looming shadow of his...

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

I definitely will! I've saved the page because so much looks delicious (and like good reads, too, of course!)

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Eugene vs. Evil Deadline 🧟‍♂️ @ecmyers.com · 1d

Does anyone have a recommendation for a music player for an 11-year-old that works nicely with iTunes or some other digital music service? My son will not be getting a phone for at least a couple more years.

a close up of a man 's face with a beard looking out of a window .

Alt: A close up of a white dude putting on headphones and clipping a Sony Walkman to his belt

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

Update:

Cheese has done it! I am (mostly) focusing!

Never doubt cheese, I guess.

Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

My cup of coffee hasn't helped focus me up on anything but small bop-around projects this morning.

So I tried a donut. Likewise, did not help.

More coffee... nope, didn't work, either.

Now.... maybe... cheese? Is cheese the answer?

Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

I ordered presents for my nephews birthday at the end of the month and did laundry, so yep, right there with you. 😆

Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

Trying to tell myself the bop-arounds are important and good to get to, too, but I do have a big project I REALLY could use this time to focus up on. I just gotta get my head in gear...

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Katie L. Carroll @katielcarroll.com · 1d

Witch Test is Mean Girls meets The Craft for upper middle grade readers, and it's only $2.99 this month!

Liza is swirling in bubbling cauldron of rumors that she is a witch, but what if the rumors are true?

#kidlit #middlegrade #mgbooks
➡️ books2read.com/u/3RLeoG

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Chris Fisher @fisherspeaks.bsky.social · 1d

When you know a guy who can plan perfect locations to witness the rise of the #HarvestMoon. #astronomy #grainelevator #saskatchewan

The rise of the harvest moon is seen adjacent to an old red grain elevator on the Saskatchewan prairie.

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Julian Plum @julianplum.com · 1d

Ahh my first cover reveal!! HUGE huge thank you to the team at Macmillan for working with me on this project! It's my first-ever MG cover and a huge dream to paint as a person who really IDed with the main character of this gorgeous novel and also as a certified bird lover.

Sarah Guillory @sguillory262.bsky.social · 1d

I’m so excited to share the cover of my next middle grade! A WISH WITH WINGS is out in May. I am so grateful to @julianplum.com for this gorgeous artwork and to the designers L. Whitt and Emma Schoeni!
@mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

A young girl cradles an egg as a whooping crane soars behind her. Book cover for A Wish with Wings by Sarah Guillory.

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 1d

A little message from our CEO and founder @andyhunter777.bsky.social ahead of Anti-Prime:

Litbowl @litbowl.bsky.social · 1d

What a lovely message from @bookshop.org. Glad to see them growing and growing. We CAN claim back what has been taken from us by these monstrous corporations, and it starts with things like this. Grab some books these next couple days!

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Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social · 1d

Free shipping from @bookshop.org today and tomorrow if you, ya know, want to order books with free shipping from somewhere that isn't evil!

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