What fun presenting this Writers Inspiring Writers panel with the amazing team from Southern Nevada Writing Project lead by Dr. Sophie Ladd and my favorite author pals, @writerjolene.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and Laura Purdie Salas. Truly inspiring!! @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

This was fun to share 👇👇👇

FREE webinar! I'm once again teaming up with this amazing group of children's book authors @writerjolene.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social Laura Purdie Salas and the SNWP team to share how we use mentor texts to inspire our own and student writing. Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This is such a great idea! If anyone uses FORESTS, make sure to check out allll my extension activities 🌲🌲🌲 www.nellcrossbeckerman.com/forests-acti...

Thank you ALA!! Full list here www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...

This is a TREMENDOUS opportunity for poetic nature authors!!! #kidlit

Amazing opportunities available—ends TONIGHT #kidlit

Amazing opportunity!! #kidlit

Thank you CALIBA for this fantastic honor that I share with @k04sk.bsky.social @brianlarossa.com @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit Buy from local indies bookstores and protect our forests 🌲📚

Fave #picturebook of the week: WHEN THE SKY GLOWS by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and David Litchfield. A gorgeously written and illustrated peek into some of the nature's wonders. Every time I read it, I feel inspired. #kidlit #edusky #booksky

~Another lovely look at the natural world combining digital art, poetry, and expository text.~ WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY : Forests by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social and Kalen Chock #kidlit #picturebooknonfiction #poetry geolibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/wild...

In The Reindeer Remainders, one “extra” reindeer sparks big conversations. When math becomes story, students explore belonging, fairness, and inclusion. #TheReindeerRemainders #SELinSchools #MathWithMeaning #InclusiveClassrooms #kateyhowes

1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts? Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from. Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!

If you or anyone you know is in the Altadena area, come on by to this fun event on Saturday where I’ll give away 30 free books!

I have two events at local bookstores this weekend. Come say hi!

What an honor, thank you CALIBA @steamteambooks.bsky.social

It’s easy to see why my friends at #bookposse and I are such huge fans of author @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social ! Her non-fiction books are irresistible! And, she gets the best illustrators. Excited to share Forests. 🌲 @k04sk.bsky.social

Nell Cross Beckerman @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social was erupting with fascinating facts today, including her favorite! 🌋 Did you know at this very second 20 volcanoes could be erupting across the world? We had a such a blast talking with her. What was your favorite part?

Can’t wait! Come write with me, @writerjolene.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social and Laura Purdie Salas with the crew from the Southern Nevada Writing Project! Friday 12:30-1:45 #kidlit

This is one of those panels where I wish I could be in the audience. Such great authors! Join us at #ncte25 for WHAT IF It’s Not Boring? Dreaming Up Innovative Text Structures to Inspire Young Writers code 2: F.50 **Note my signing is before the panel. 10am Scholastic Booth #200** #kidlit

All my #ncte25 events are on Friday. Can not WAIT!!! #kidlit

This is one of those panels where I wish I could be in the audience. Such great authors! Join us at #ncte25 for WHAT IF It’s Not Boring? Dreaming Up Innovative Text Structures to Inspire Young Writers code 2: F.50 **Note my signing is before the panel. 10am Scholastic Booth #200** #kidlit

Happy book birthday to: 📚 Forests by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social 📚 We Fell Apart by @elockhartbooks.bsky.social We can’t wait to read them! Thank you for being part of BookBreak!

Happy book birthday to FORESTS by mentor & fab writing friend @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social & the supremely talented @k04sk.bsky.social This book brings the drama, hush, magic, and mystery of forests across the globe to life. I loved celebrating with Nell & other local author/illustrator friends!

2 terrific @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share their stunning #STEM books releasing in November. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @k04sk.bsky.social @scholastic.bsky.social @heatherlangbooks.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social #interview #kidlit 📚👍

🎉 Congratulations to @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social on her recent book birthday! 🎉 📚 FORESTS, illustrated by Kalen Chock and published by @scholastic, is here! 📖✨ Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn #kidlit #12x12PB

Come to the forest, walk amongst the glimmers of shadows and light. See how restorative they can be. 📚👍🏽 #picturebook #interview #KidLit #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2025/10/24/s...

Thank you Kirkus! Forests comes out Nov 4 #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Second graders made posters to welcome @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social to Snohomish, Washington for an author visit soon. We are super excited!

I had a blast!

#AASL25 was a whirlwind of fun, seeing old friends and making new ones. #SchoolLibraians are such amazing humans! Thanks @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social for these images of our panel with Charles R. Smith and moderator @captainlibrary.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social

Excited to announce “pre- order perks” Some were created by school librarian extraordinaire, Mike Rawls, aka thebookwranger on IG. You’ll get the link to it all in your order confirmation email! childrensbookworld.com/nell-cross-b... @brianlarossa.com @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit

Whoohoo, my first AASL conference! I would love to meet you at a signing or my panel presentation—it’s going to be great!

Thanks for the love @12x12challenge.bsky.social ! Great group 💗

Fav STEAM #kidlit book: CAVES @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social “Scorching temperatures required visitors to wear special cooling suits to study the crystals.” #SunWriteFun www.karengreenwald.com/sunwritefun-25 @buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social @ReaderToReader

First review for FORESTS and it’s a star ⭐️! “A spellbinding tour, deeply rooted in both fact and feeling.” Very excited to share some pre-order perks in a few weeks, made especially for teachers and librarians! Full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

San Diego friends! Come get free books and seeds at this fun event on Saturday 🌸🌺🌷

Hey illustrators! Did you know there's a contact form on my website just for you? When beginning new projects I routinely check the spreadsheet for new submissions and search/sort my notes on previous submissions. >>> www.brianlarossa.com 💙❤️ #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #artsearch #art #artist

After reading the story, have students brainstorm different jobs the reindeer could do in their classroom "showcase" (e.g., leader, cheerleader, costume designer, counter, timekeeper).

Why authors can't afford to donate books to every cause that reaches out to us. deborahunderwood.substack.com/p/why-i-cant...

It's World Whale and Dolphin Day! Let's celebrate these magnificent creatures. #edusky #kidlit @steamteambooks.bsky.social @nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @lynnbrunellebooks.bsky.social @authorjasonchin.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

Hey #edusky! Help Ss develop a deeper understanding of adaptation & climate challenges w/this NEW #LitLinks lesson & #science experiment A great intro to compare-contrast too! 🦙 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12884 @carrietillotson.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Hope to see you at ALA #alaac25 #kidlit

☀️ 12 x 12 celebrates the Summer Solstice with sunny reads to kick off the season: 📚 HAPPY CAMPER by @jilanne.bsky.social 📚 FROM PARK TO PLAYA by @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social 📚 TOGETHER WE SWIM by @valeriebolling.bsky.social Find more summer #picturebooks at buff.ly/Vff7PBs

🇲🇽I wrote this book for LA kids. My childhood books said winter is snow and roasted chestnuts. Winters here are sunny. Street vendors sell fruit with Tajín. We have birthdays in the park with piñatas, surrounded by urban sounds. My park to playa to yours, too. Ours. MULTICULTURAL 🇲🇽 #kidlit

Who wants to embrace their wild side? So excited for this one!

Kelli's pick for What Are You Reading Wednesday is VOLCANOES by nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social & @k04sk.bsky.social! "Lyrical, informative, & beautiful, this book has it all. It's breathtaking. I learned SO much about volcanoes. " What #picturebooks are YOU reading? #amreading #kidlit

Think choosing a mentee was easy for our mentors? Think again! Hear what @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social had to say about how WOWed she was by the talent and storytelling in her apps, and use this as motivation as you keep writing and revising this summer! #pbrisingstars #kidlit #kidlitmegafeed

Announcing new deals for @ninamataart.bsky.social @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social + more buff.ly/vdn18s9

SCIENCE ALL AROUND US picture book panel🎉Sharing this FREE event for SLJ Day of Dialogue next Thursday. Open to all. I’ll be sharing a sneak peek of FORESTS and we’ll get to see new work by the amazing Laura Purdie Salas and Tae Keller. Register: www.slj.com/event/school... #kidlit