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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 3d

October 6-10 is #ScienceLiteracyWeek. As a writer of #Stem #PictureBooks, I am glad to contribute to a better understanding of science among children. #Teachers, here are a few book suggestions! @pajamapress.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 9d

Happy Book Birthday to THE CHRISTMAS THAT ALMOST WASN'T, a story about how we respond when our cherished plans are disrupted, and about finding community, consolation, and hope in darkness. Illustrated by Ana Eguaras 🎨 @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #christmas #christmasbooks

Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 12d

It was a pleasure to have this long-distance conversation with illustrator Risa Hugo about the art in our book Who Needs the Dark? lauraalary.ca/2025/09/17/a... @owlkids.bsky.social #kidlit #canadianillustrator #picturebooks #picturebook

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for the chance to share some of the story behind the story.

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · 20d

New blog! "Who Needs the Dark?" by Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social

"When I was little I was scared of the dark. Like many children, I imagined shapeless creatures lurking in my closet or under the bed..."

Link to full blog below!

#Cankidlit #kidlit

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Who Needs the Dark? by Laura Alary

Cover of Who Needs the Dark? By Laura Alary. Illustrated by Risa Hugo. Published by Owlkids.

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Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION! @caitdarfler.com · 14d

📚👍 So many good books.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks

Sea in my Cells
Laura Alary & Andrea Blinick
@lauraalary.bsky.social & @angelajrey.bsky.social

I really adore books about the water cycle. The non-fiction content is well presented and fun to explore with the littles!

Cover for Sea in my Cells - shows a little girl diving below the surface of the ocean

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 12d

I'm so glad you enjoyed the book! Thanks for sharing it.

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 22d

Happy Book Birthday to Who Needs the Dark? The Many Ways Living Things Depend on Darkness @owlkids.bsky.social @risahugo.bsky.social It's a good season to get to know the beauty and goodness of the dark #darkness #darksky #nightsky #ecology #picturebooks #readaloud

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The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social · 22d

And, finally, WHO NEEDS THE DARK? by @lauraalary.bsky.social with illustrations by client @risahugo.bsky.social shows the dark is good for all of us.

#picturebook #kidlit

Kidlit Picture Book - Who Needs The Dark

About WHO NEEDS THE DARK
A love letter to darkness, this informational picture book incorporates STEM content to gently encourage readers to look at the dark in new ways. Lyrical, poetic text and soft, striking illustrations make for a delightful read aloud.

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thanks to Kirkus Reviews for these words about WHO NEEDS THE DARK? This nonfiction love-letter to darkness, illustrated by Risa Hugo and published by @owlkids.bsky.social is coming your way on September 16, 2025: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #picturebook #kidlit #whoneedsthedark

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thank you, Michelle. We don't often hear what becomes of the stories we put into the world, and how they affect people, so I'm glad my post reached you!

Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · Aug 4

@andreablinick.bsky.social and I would love to see you this Sunday (August 10th) at our book event celebrating Sea in My Cells and Wind, Stop Blowing! Join us rain or shine! ☀️💦🌧🌊

@pajamapress.bsky.social @skinnerhouse.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #picturebooks #kidlit

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · Jul 29

A good choice for these next weeks of transition to a new school year #picturebook #backtoschool #transitions #change

Skinner House Books @skinnerhouse.bsky.social · Jul 29

Have you seen our gorgeous new children's book Wind, Stop Blowing! by Laura Alary and illustrated by Sue Teodoro? “Wind, stop blowing!” shouts Benjamin Snooks. Until the wind answers back in this playful story about flexibility and accepting change.  Available wherever books are sold!

A photo of Wind Stop Blowing next to purple and pink hydrangeas

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · Jul 21

If you love the dark, this book is for you. If you don't, this book is for you too 🖤

Owlkids Publishing @owlkids.bsky.social · Jul 21

NEW FOR FALL 🤍

WHO NEEDS THE DARK? THE MANY WAYS LIVING THINGS DEPEND ON DARKNESS releases September 16, 2025!

A love letter to darkness ... pre-order your copy today! 🖤

#NewBooks #NewBooksForFall #InformationalPictureBook #STEM#LifeScience #KidLit #ClassroomBooks #Teachers #BookSky

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · Jul 16

Who Needs the Dark? and The Christmas That Almost Wasn't aren't exactly summery, but I'm thrilled to see them in the company of all these new Canadian #picturebooks @owlkids.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · Jul 16

Check out the summer releases from Picture Books, eh! Coming to a bookstore near you!
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit
@caseylyall.bsky.social @ian-duncan-pb.bsky.social @gingerngo.bsky.social @karenkrossing.com @lauraalary.bsky.social @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · Jun 30

Very exciting to see WHO NEEDS THE DARK? among these other wonderful titles on the Fall 2025 list from @owlkids.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit #STEM #picturebook #picturebooks #Teachers #readaloud #ClassroomBooks

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · Jun 30

I loved One Tiny Bubble so am really excited about this new one from @karenkrossing.com and @owlkids.bsky.social #STEM #picturebook

Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com · Jun 25

COVER REVEAL! I'm thrilled with the cover by @dreamist.bsky.social of our #picturebook ONE COSMIC ROCK: The Story of the Asteroid That Changed Our World. It's coming from @owlkids.bsky.social in Feb 2026. Outer space! Dinosaurs! And more!
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#CANkidlit #kidlit

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · Jun 21

I'm excited to be part of the Spectacular Stem Panel at @slj.com #PictureBookPalooza! Alongside creators of other #STEM books, I will be talking about my book SEA IN MY CELLS, illustrated by @andreablinick.bsky.social and published by @pajamapress.bsky.social Register: www.slj.com/event/slj-pi...

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · May 30

Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for the opportunity to share this conversation with @andreablinick.bsky.social I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! @pajamapress.bsky.social #picturebooks #seainmycells #kidlit #canlit

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · May 30

New blog! "A Conversation with Laura Alary and Andrea Blinick, the Author and the Illustrator of Sea in My Cells" @lauraalary.bsky.social @andreablinick.bsky.social @pajamapress.bsky.social

#kidlit #cankidlit

Read it here!

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A Conversation with Laura Alary and Andrea Blinick, the Author and the Illustrator of Sea in My Cells

Sea in My Cells, written by Laura Alary, illustrated by Andrea Blinick (Pajama Press, 2025)

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · May 23

Thank you to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for the chance to share the story behind the story of Wind, Stop Blowing! @skinnerhouse.bsky.social #picturebook #picturebooks #readaloud #kidlit

Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · May 22

New blog! “Wind, Stop Blowing!” by Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social. Illustrations by @sueteodoro.bsky.social.

"For an instant, [my 3 year-old son] was speechless. Then he raised his face to the sky and shrieked, “Wind, stop blowing!”

Read more here:

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“Wind, Stop Blowing!” by Laura Alary

Wind, Stop Blowing! by Laura Alary, illustrated by Sue Teodoro (Skinner House, 2025)

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · May 21

I'm delighted to be publishing with Skinner House again! Our last collaboration was Mira and the Big Story. I'm excited to see where the wind takes Benjamin Snooks.

Skinner House Books @skinnerhouse.bsky.social · May 13

We’re thrilled to announce Wind, Stop Blowing! by Laura Alary and illustrated by Sue Teodoro. “Wind, stop blowing!” shouts Benjamin Snooks. Until one day the wind answers back in this playful and light-hearted story about flexibility and accepting change.  Available wherever books are sold!

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · May 16

Thank you, Jane!

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · May 15

Thanks, Erin. And congratulations again on the launch of Wait Like a Seed!

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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social · May 14

Happy book birthday to JACKIE’S DRAWING, written by @andrewkatzauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by Tony Luzano!

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · May 14

And I'm also excited to welcome WIND, STOP BLOWING! This is a fun story about trying to control things that are actually beyond our control, and wise (and not-so-wise) ways of responding to change. Ilustrated by Sue Teodoro. @skinnerhouse.bsky.social #picturebooks #kidlit #picturebook #readaloud

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · May 14

Happy Book Birthday to SEA IN MY CELLS! This fun and child-friendly introduction to the water cycle and companion to SUN IN MY TUMMY is illustrated by @andreablinick.bsky.social and published by @pajamapress.bsky.social #STEM #stembooks #kidlit #canlit #picturebooks #picturebook

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