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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 10h

Teachers! Librarians!
Nonfiction Mentors Texts to Guide Revision of Informational Writing
tinyurl.com/44z8w4er/
@katiemcenaney.bsky.social
@ellenbunn3.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarians #edusky #kidlit
@jessicalanan.bsky.social
@kirstenwlarson.bsky.social
@diannaaston.bsky.social

Nonfiction Picture Books in Fifth Grade, Part 4: Mentor Texts and Revising in the Classroom by Katie McEnaney and Ellen Bunn

Last January, fifth grade teacher Katie McEnaney (right) and school librarian Ellen Bunn (left) wrote a post describing a collaborative non...

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Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 13h

5 fabulous @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors w/new STEM books releasing in October. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @meganclendenan.bsky.social @jenswanbooks.bsky.social @shrurao.bsky.social @carlamooney25.bsky.social @mstewartscience.bsky.social #kidlit #nonfiction 📚👍

The Picture Book Buzz - October 2025 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members

Five fantastic STEAM Team Books authors share their inspiration and insights into their five STEM picture books releasing in October 2025.

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 22h

Teachers! Librarians!
Nonfiction Mentors Texts to Guide Revision of Informational Writing
tinyurl.com/44z8w4er/
@katiemcenaney.bsky.social @ellenbunn3.bsky.social #TLsky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarians #edusky #kidlit
@jessicalanan.bsky.social @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social @diannaaston.bsky.social

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to #AASL25
I hope to see you there!
#TLsky #SchoolLibraries #Skybrarian #kidlit #edusky
@aaslala.bsky.social
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
@ssedlib.bsky.social
@simonkids.bsky.social
@captainlibrary.bsky.social

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 4d

Looking forward to #AASL25
I hope to see you there!
#TLsky #SchoolLibrarians #Skybrarian #kidlit
@aaslala.bsky.social
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
@ssedlib.bsky.social
@simonkids.bsky.social
@captainlibrary.bsky.social

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 5d

Looking forward to #AASL25
I hope to see you there!
#TLsky #SchoolLibrarians #Skybrarian #kidlit
@aaslala.bsky.social
@charlesbridge.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @mackinlibrary.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @captainlibrary.bsky.social

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 5d

It's the perfect time to pre-order our upcoming book. Copies signed by both of us are available from the @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/55sc8xr3
#edusky #kidlit #TLsky #skybrarian

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 6d

Teachers! Librarians!
Tips for Exploring Nonfiction Mentor Texts in the School Library
tinyurl.com/249wsdf4
@katiemcenaney.bsky.social
@ellenbunn3.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarians #SchoolLibraries #edusky #kidlit

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 7d

Teachers! Librarians!
Tips for Exploring NonfictionMentor Texts in the School Library
tinyurl.com/249wsdf4
@katiemcenaney.bsky.social @ellenbunn3.bsky.social
@steamteambooks.bsky.social l
#TLsky #Skybrarians #SchoolLibraries #educsky #kidlit

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 8d

www.slj.com/story/Schola...

Scholastic To Launch New Nonfiction Book Fair in the Spring

The Discovery Fair will feature STEAM titles and science kits and will be available starting in January

www.slj.com

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 7d

PEN America Releases Latest Public Schools Book Ban Report
www.slj.com/story/PEN-Am...

PEN America Releases Latest Public Schools Book Ban Report

PEN America released data for the 2024–25 school year, with more than 6,800 instances of book bans in districts across the country.

www.slj.com

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 7d

Teachers! Librarians!
Tips for Exploring Mentor Texts in the School Library
tinyurl.com/249wsdf4
@katiemcenaney.bsky.social @ellenbunn3.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarians #SchoolLibraries #educsky #kidlit

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks for sharing!

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 8d

It's almost @wearealsc.bsky.social Mock Sibert time.
These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list.
@epartridge.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social
@mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social
@juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 9d

Oh no, I haven't. Is it a PB or MG?

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 9d

There's still time to submit a proposal!
@ncte.org @nctecla.bsky.social #edusky #skybrarian #TLsky

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 9d

It's almost @wearealsc.bsky.social Mock Sibert time. These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list.
@epartridge.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 12d

Teachers! Librarians!
Looking for mentor texts for nonfiction writing?
Check out this post from @katiemcenaney.bsky.social
and @ellenbunn3.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/mfpwejrr
#edusky #kidlit #TLSky #skybrarian #schoollibraries

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...

tinyurl.com

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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
and @ellenbunn3.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/mfpwejrr
#edusky #kidlit #TLSky #skybrarian #schoollibraries

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...

tinyurl.com

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 13d

Live in Eastern MA? Mark your calendars for this fun family event!
#educky #tlsky #skybrarian

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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 and @ellenbunn3.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/mfpwejrr
#edusky #kidlit #TLSky #skybrarian #schoollibraries

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...

tinyurl.com

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 14d

Yes, love this book! And so many other books by Barbara Kerley #TLSkychat

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Library Girl @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social · 14d

Remember, y’all… everything you ever wanted to know about #TLSkyChat can be found here: tlskychat.com

TLSkyChat | Bluesky

#TLSkyChat is a weekly educational chat held on Bluesky. It's organized by Jennifer LaGarde and Heather Turner.

tlskychat.com

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 14d

#TLSkyChat A8 I love this book and Accountable too. I think every HS student should have a chance to read them. We need more nonfiction all-class reads in MS/HS.

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Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 14d

Have you read Loudmouth by @dheiligman.bsky.social? I'm reading it now and give it two thumbs up. #TLskychat

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