Ellen Myrick
@libraryellen.bsky.social
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Library advocate, and children’s book enthusiast, cat fancier, history geek, nature lover
Marc Aronson m is on a campaign to replace nonfiction and informational books with “curiosity books.”
#IBBYRegional
#kidlit
#nonfiction
#curiositybooks
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Mary Ann Cappiello: “extraordinary book that explains how animals see!” IBBYRegional
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Marc Aronson: current trend in nonfiction is looking at a topic through two perspectives.
#nonfiction
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6 days ago
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Deborah Heilegman: “What is the author’s through line?” For Deborah, it’s connection. For Cynthia LEVINSON it’s social justice.
#IBBYRegional
#nonfiction
#kidlit
6 days ago
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The Urgency of Nonfiction panel at @IBBYRegional delves into this overlooked and urgently needed category with Marc Aronson, Deborah Heilegman, Vicky Smith and Mary Ann Cappiello.
6 days ago
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DYK that Helen wang started the
#namethetranslator
hashtag? Lots of top Shenjeng books are translated from around the world.
#IBBYRegional
6 days ago
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Helen Wang delivering the Teale lecture at
#IBBYRegional
#kidlit
6 days ago
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“For Jella Lepman, nourishment for the souls always came from books”—Katherine Paterson on what inspired the creation of the International Youth Library.
#IBBYRegional
#kidlit
6 days ago
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Where to share Jella Lepman’s Library of Dreams? Marc Aronson suggests with World War II. So often studies end with the bomb but what about the thousands of children orphaned and impacted by the war?.
#IBBYRegional
#kidlit
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“The human Jella is the gift that Claudia gave to me.”—Katherine Paterson, on the depth and wealth of knowledge gained from family letters shared by Jella s granddaughter
#IBBYRegional
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“The greatest gift my grandmother [Jella Lepman] gave me was Katherine Paterson.—Claudia Lepman-Logan.
#IBBYRegional
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“Making friends all over the world is what Jella Lepman has done for us.”—Katherine Paterson, author of Jella Lepman’s Library of Dreams
#IBBYRegional
#kidlit
6 days ago
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“Where there are children, there is hope.”—Baserat Kazim, IBBY President at the IBBY Regional event in Boston.
#kidlit
#Ibbyregional
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Graphic Novel Creator Alert! Tune into what is sure to be a fascinating conversation about graphic novels from around the world!
#kidlit
#graphicnovels
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21 days ago
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Thanks
@fuse8.bsky.social
for highlighting some of our favorite Fall books! And you even included the Hank the Goose plushie!
#kidlit
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Myrick Marketing/Publisher Spotlight Publishing Preview: Tiger Tales, Toon Books, and Walker Books (Summer/Fall 2025 & Winter 2026)(Part Five)
Nefarious bluebirds, hilarious waterfowl, historical comics and more in our latest preview of some of the smaller publishers.
https://afuse8production.slj.com/2025/09/24/myrick-marketing-publisher-spotlight-publishing-preview-tiger-tales-toon-books-and-walker-books-summer-fall-2025-winter-2026part-five/
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Ellen Myrick
Kalaniot Books
about 2 months ago
L’shana tova to all our Kalaniot family and friends! Illustration by Zeynep Ozatalay from A Turkish Rosh Hashanah by Etan Basseri
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Only murders meets Harriet the Spy!
@pajamapress.bsky.social
#kidlit
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about 2 months ago
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Independent publishers are brave and nimble—qualities we need in this world!
#kidlit
@redcometpressbooks.bsky.social
@barefootbooks.bsky.social
@ebyrbooks.bsky.social
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about 2 months ago
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Bring on the school counselors! We have GREAT bibliotherapy tools for you at ASCA!
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4 months ago
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Some fave moments from
#alaac25
with
#kidlit
folks!
4 months ago
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reposted by
Ellen Myrick
Rachel Plummer
5 months ago
On my way to read The Big Day with lovely families at the Edinburgh Bookshop ☺️
@edinburghbookshop.bsky.social
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Ellen Myrick
Little Island Books
5 months ago
"Writing The Brightest Star was a beautiful experience ... I felt sturdy in my relationship with words and language and expression." Thank you
@rte.ie
for hosting
@megcathwrites.bsky.social
to talk about her new book
#TheBrightestStar
and writing in verse.
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Author Meg Grehan: How writing in verse helped me find my voice
'Poetry is a scary word for so many...' Acclaimed Donegal-based author Meg Grehan introduces her latest novel for young readers The Brightest Star, written entirely in verse.
https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0618/1516517-author-meg-grahan-how-writing-in-verse-helped-me-find-my-voice/
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High on my list of Favorite Things: Spotting books from Publisher Spotlight clients in the wild. And WOW, Green Bean Books in Portland is fabulous in all the ways!
#kidlit
#kidlitmegafeed
#Bookstores
5 months ago
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It’s always a treat to have authors in town so imagine our delight to host Judith McQuoid, whose GIANT pinned on June 3, in Nashville for her book birthday!
#kidlit
#middlegrade
@littleislandbooks.bsky.social
@pubspotlight.bsky.social
5 months ago
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Join me and my friends at
@ala-booklist.bsky.social
and publishers Free Spirit and Tundra for a collection of SEL children's book titles for public and school libraries. It's a free webinar--register here!
ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Reading, Learning, Growing: SEL Titles for Young Readers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Inspire important conversations around mental wellness and social-emotional learning with the titles presented during Booklist’s free, one-hour webinar on Tuesday, April 22 at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT. D...
https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/1017431685341/WN_snQIVvwyR6-6vUQGYjoWYA#/registration
7 months ago
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Check out this cool way to display award winners at the Bologna Children’s Bookfair!
#kidlit
7 months ago
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Bologna Book Fair was a visual feast!
#kidlit
#illustrator
#picturebooks
#bcbf2025
7 months ago
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Summer reading anyone? Catch
@pubspotlight.bsky.social
titles on creativity and art for this summer and all things underground (dinosaurs, archaeology, etc.) for next summer this Thursday, thank you NJ!
lnkd.in/ghFBN9jv
#summerreading
#kidsbooks
#kidlitmegafeed
#kidlit
8 months ago
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Very excited for Kidlit.TV’s annual
@pubspotlight.bsky.social
Showcase today at 3EST! Tune in for Rocco Staino and I discussing 50 books, sharing a book trailer, interview Kirsten Cappy, and even do storytime!
www.kidlit.tv/2025/02/live...
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LIVE! Publisher Spotlight Spring 2025 KidLit Showcase! - KidLit TV
• A KidLit Spring 2025 Preview • Picture Books, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels and More! Watch LIVE: The Publisher Spotlight shines... Read more »
https://www.kidlit.tv/2025/02/live-publisher-spotlight-spring-2025-kidlit-showcase/
8 months ago
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Hey
#kidlit
community! Who is interested in translated children's books? Check out this FREE panel put on by the Children's Literature Association!
#booksintranslation
@transitbooks.bsky.social
9 months ago
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“Picture books are one of the great literary forms.”—National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett
#kidsbooks
9 months ago
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“You are a fun-loving author!”—Dr. Carla Haydn to new ambassador Mac Barnett.
#kidsbooks
9 months ago
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At inauguration of Mac Barnett as Ambassador to Young People’s literature.
#kidsbooks
9 months ago
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“Writing kids books b ‘cause you deserve great work that reflects kids’ lives.”
9 months ago
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So happy for
@transitbooks.bsky.social
! Magical, funny book 20th irresistible illustrations!
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10 months ago
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Congratulations to the creators of Aloha Everything on the APALA Medal!
10 months ago
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Who loves a good folktale? If so, get thee to
@fuse8.bsky.social
today for tales from Ireland, Greenland and more!
@littleislandbooks.bsky.social
@pubspotlight.bsky.social
#kidlit
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Religious Tales
Today's list combines the best parts of traditional storytelling and modern mores. Come and enjoy the old and the new together.
https://afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/14/31-days-31-lists-2024-fairy-tales-folk-tales-and-religious-tales/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2NxE6MuRUo9unIQFma3fufHBKw2abuPXpXswYNQERiyr30CooVE9pFLmQ_aem_H25NWo5D4ZxIP51-Kz72KQ
11 months ago
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Shaina Birkhead of Every Child a Reader: The National Ambassador for Children’s Literature “is a job , not an award.”
#kidlit
11 months ago
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“You get a peek into their heart” Meg Medina on talking books with young people. Library of Congress.
#kidlit
Ambassador closing ceremony.
11 months ago
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“Life is hard, it’s worth the wait,” award-winning young poet with Meg Medina at Library of Congress.
#kidlit
#poetry
11 months ago
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Meg Medina: “Book friends forever.” Well, done on your two years as the nation’s book friend.
#kidlit
At the Library of Congress’ celebration of outgoing ambassador of children’s literature
11 months ago
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“Libraries are sacred places.” —Meg Medina
11 months ago
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“When you really listen to someone you find out what is in their heart… you have honest conversation... I wanted them to have a reading life, of choosing and having opinions.” —Meg Medina
11 months ago
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I spy so many great board books including some from
@tigertalesbooks.bsky.social
,
@nosycrowus.bsky.social
,
@geckopress.bsky.social
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12 months ago
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I love the Little Leaders at
#NCSS24
! And what a perfect choice for kids interested in kindness and community!
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12 months ago
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If you are a fan of Canadian publishers (like me!), be sure to come by
#NCTE24
booth #504 to see new books from Pajama Press, Owlkids, Groundwood, and Tundra!
#kidlit
12 months ago
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So much talent in one family!
#ncte24
#kidlit
#kidlitmegafeed
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12 months ago
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Let's see if Bluesky is at
#NCTE24
! Give us a shout
@pubspotlight.bsky.social
if you plan to attend!
#kidlit
#kidlitmegafeed
12 months ago
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If books in translation are your jam, you won't want to miss the USBBY session at
#NCTE
this Saturday!
#kidlit
#kidlitmegafeed
@lawrenceschimel.bsky.social
12 months ago
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Who in
#kidlit
is heading to
#NCTE
? Please come see me at booth #504!
#kidlitmegafeed
12 months ago
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