Cheryl Coate
mamasparrow.bsky.social
Cheryl Coate
@mamasparrow.bsky.social
Mom, nana, wife, sister, retired teacher and avid reader striving to make each day count while pursuing my dreams of writing a book
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My hummingbirds are back! Orioles too! As are the 50 beautiful yellow finches that were taking turns between the two feeders and the birch tree. I love when the birds come back!
May 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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JUST VOTE
February 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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I have participated in Storystorm for years, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to share some of my own inspiration here today! Thank you @taralazar.bsky.social
@simonkids.bsky.social

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Storystorm 2025 Day 20: Katie Mazeika Consults Her Younger Self
by Katie Mazeika Howdy Storystormers! I’m going to tell you a little about my childhood and hopefully it’ll help you come up with an idea for a story for the kid you used to be. I had cancer and lo…
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January 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I’ve ordered mine! Have you?
Looking forward to my MG novel-in-verse THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES? We've cooked up some truly unique gifts if you order your copy now!

Pre-order from any bookstore & Bloomsbury will send you a poetry notebook loaded with prompts to try out!

Details are here: www.formpl.us/form/5094781...
November 26, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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Are you an educator who is trying to #ClearTheList? Pls post a reply with your location, student grade(s), and info. To all: I encourage you to browse & help a teacher if you can afford it, or help boost this thread. #EduSky

p.s. Psst! Esp hoping to see Canadian teachers post.
a drawing that says thank you teachers on it
Alt: Animated gif that says thank you teachers.
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November 7, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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Whether or not you're Canadian, you can celebrate #IReadCanadianDay this Thu. Nov. 6th! Just read or listen to a children's book by a Canadian or published by a 🇨🇦 publisher. Browse my #CanKidLit #CanYALit feed for inspiration: bsky.app/profile/debb...

More about the day: ireadcanadian.com/day/
a red stamp that says des livres canadaiens pour moi
Alt: Animated gif of "I Read Canadian" logo that switches between English and French.
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November 4, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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If you pre-order #IWantToReadALLTheBooks & want to be entered in my mthly giveaway raffle, pls fill out this form: allthebooks.paperform.co. K-12 educators will be entered in a bonus raffle for a free virtual school visit.

Behind-the-scenes process & more:
debbieohi.com/book/i-want-...

Thank you!
Pre-order I WANT TO READ ALL THE BOOKS
I WANT TO READ ALL THE BOOKS Pre-Order Giveaway. Submit your pre-order receipt for a chance to win original art, bibliophile jewelry, bookmarks and stickers, a virtual classroom visit, other prizes!
allthebooks.paperform.co
June 9, 2024 at 5:20 PM
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I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS is my 1st solo picture bk in nearly 7 yrs. Pls consider pre-ordering? Helps show publishers that people value my WRITING, not just my art. 🤞🏼

However, no worries if you can't afford it. There are so many other ways to show your support (incl sharing this post). Thx! ❤️
June 9, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Check out @debbieohi.com for your chance to win. Better still....order her upcoming book or any of her other books. Kids love them!....and adults too!
Congrats to @mamasparrow.bsky.social, who wins this hand-drawn, hand-painted "I Want To Read ALL The Books" pendant in my mthly #IWantToReadALLTheBooks pre-order giveaway.

I have more pendants, books & art to giveaway! Details here. Thanks to all who have pre-ordered my solo picture book so far. ❤️
June 10, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Can’t wait for this book! I love my book bag of the same!
Woohoo! Sent in final art for my solo picture bk w/Simon & Schuster, I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. In celebration, I'm giving away original art!

POLL: Do YOU want to read all the books? #CommunityPolls

To enter the giveaway, share this post. Randomly picked winner announced Thu. Jan. 25th.
January 14, 2024 at 2:41 PM