Ilene Winokur
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Author|#Journey2Belonging|RetiredEducatorVolunteerMentor|Nana|#KidLit|
https://www.IleneWinokur.com
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✨ Words matter. They can lift people up or push them out. In my new 'Journey to Belonging' post, I reflect on how the language used in media can either foster belonging or deepen othering. Together, we can choose words that humanize. 💛 🔗
https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1
#Belonging
#Inclusion
#WordsMatter
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✨ New on Substack! ✨ “The trance of unworthiness keeps the sweetness of belonging out of reach.” – Tara Brach My first Substack post launches tomorrow! I’m sharing reflections on self-acceptance, #belonging, and authenticity from my Journey to Belonging. 💌 Subscribe:
https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1
#belonging,
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Journey to Belonging with Ilene chat
Join now in the Substack app
https://open.substack.com/pub/ilenewinokur/chat?r=2dnkw8&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=share
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Mark your calendars! 🗓 My Substack, Journey to Belonging, is set to launch on TOMORROW! Join me as I explore new ideas and spark conversation about belonging and well-being. Subscribe today and let's journey together! 🌍
#substackblog
#Belonging
#Wellbeing
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A.J. Irving 🩷💜💙
20 days ago
Super excited to share THE WISHING FLOWER by
@kipalizadeh.net
and me at the next Rainbow Connections meetup on Monday, November 10 from 6:30-7:30 pm ET! Register here!
tinyurl.com/5n92tr77
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#kidlit
#booksky
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Mark your calendars! 🗓 My Substack, Journey to Belonging, is set to launch on November 10th. Join me as I explore new ideas and spark conversation about belonging and well-being. Subscribe today and let's journey together! 🌍
#substackblog
#belonging
#Wellbeing
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MacKids Books
about 1 month ago
We are looking for kid lit influencers! If you love all things picture books to middle-grade, apply to our Mac Kids Content Creators program at the link! Applications close 10/27/25.
bit.ly/MacKidsInflu...
#books
#influencers
#kidlit
#reading
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Blue Ellie was a cherished friend to the children in Kakuma.
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Christiana Doucette
3 months ago
Debbie knows what she’s talking about! She’s adept at navigating BlueSky
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Peter H Reynolds
4 months ago
Can your students draw a map of the world from memory? David Smith’s MAPPING THE WORLD BY HEART has helped ages 10 & up tackle what might seem impossible for over 30 years. Available from FableVision Learning:
www.fablevisionlearning.com/mappingthewo...
@reynoldstlc.bsky.social
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Mapping The World By Heart — FableVision Learning
https://www.fablevisionlearning.com/mappingtheworldbyheart
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Help NaTakallam Sustain Paid Work for Refugee Professionals
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Help NaTakallam Sustain Paid Work for Refugee Professionals
NaTakallam — meaning “We Speak” in Arabic — connects refugees and conflict-affected individuals with paid, remote work opportunities in the language sector. As an award-wining, market-based response t...
https://chuffed.org/project/help-natakallam?utm_campaign=success&utm_id=135422&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_source=chuffedreferral
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Mandy's insights stand out. "I’m tired of watching systems applaud “resilience” while doing nothing to reduce the harm...focusing solely on individual wellness without addressing systemic dysfunction is like giving someone a leaking snorkel instead of pulling them out of the water."
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Tasha Hilderman | Writer
4 months ago
July 17th is Picture Book Palooza, a free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world! Register at
slj.com
I will be in the For the Very Young session at 11:05 – 11:55 AM ET talking about LIGHTS AT NIGHT
#kidlit
#canlit
#picturebooks
#librarian
#PictureBookPalooza
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Atthis Arts
5 months ago
We're so thrilled to be able to offer all of this. And yeah, small publishing is hard and this is an *expensive* print run. Please tell people about the book to give us a little room in these last hours. 💜 Plus, truly, all these extras for $1 is absolute ✨magic✨. (Yes, the HUMAN kind!)
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EduMatch
5 months ago
🔥 The Fire Within: Lessons from defeat that have ignited a passion for learning by Mandy Froehlich Available here:
buff.ly/3rCfPkM
#TheFireWithin
#Teachers
#MentalHealth
#education
#EduSky
#EduMatchAuthors
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Thinking of you on this first Mother's Day without you. Your legacy of love and compassion lives on. 💖
#ForeverInOurHearts
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Kaitlin Pinson
7 months ago
Podcast by
@writeitscared.bsky.social
on simple ways to build your author platform. It’s never too early!
www.buzzsprout.com/2312242/epis...
#amwriting
#writer
#writingresources
#writingcommunity
#writingtips
#writertok
#writingabook
#publishing
#writesky
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Building Your Author Platform Without the Overwhelm with Nicole Meier & Gretchen Schaffer of Bookworks.co - The Write It Scared Podcast
Download Your Free Novel Planning Guide Let’s talk about author platforms—and before you groan, I promise this isn’t scary or overwhelming! In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I’m cha...
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2312242/episodes/17022112?utm_source=Write+It+Scared&utm_campaign=e9ef37e9c0-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_05_04_02_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e9ef37e9c0-619678038&ct=t(EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_5_3_2025_19_18)&mc_cid=e9ef37e9c0&mc_eid=d043a0c90d
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Exploring a lifetime with my mother - did I truly know her? Before she passed, she started penning her memoir. Despite a challenging childhood, she remained resilient. Honoring her final wish to complete the book, I'm diving into her story, uncovering a wealth of insights.
#Feminism
#LifeStory
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EduMatch
9 months ago
⚠️ PD funding isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a puzzle. Budgets shift, but districts fund PD when they know how to make the case. On March 12, we’re sharing creative ways to fund PD in today’s climate. 🔗 Save your spot:
bit.ly/4aUKizq
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John King Jr.
9 months ago
Thrilled to announce my book, Teacher by Teacher, out 4/29/2025 with
@hachettelibrary.bsky.social
. A tribute to the teachers who shaped me during my toughest days. Join me in celebrating the power of teachers. Pre-order now:
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-...
#TeacherByTeacher
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Fedica is my "go to" for posting. And they're always adding new features!
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Monisha Bajaj
10 months ago
Fully funded PhD in Norway focusing on education in emergencies (and another on religion and masculinity)
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
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Doctoral Fellowsships in Educational Research and Sociology of Religion (271244) | MF Norwegian School of Theology
Job title: Doctoral Fellowsships in Educational Research and Sociology of Religion (271244), Employer: MF Norwegian School of Theology, Deadline: Saturday, March 1, 2025
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/271244/doctoral-fellowsships-in-educational-research-and-sociology-of-religion
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10 months ago
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Barbara Bray
10 months ago
Inspirational authors:
#GrowYourWhy
Section 1, Define Your Why ❤️ What story defines who you are & your why?
bit.ly/grow-your-why
@cmsdreambig.bsky.social
@celyendo.bsky.social
@walterdgreason.bsky.social
@ilenew.bsky.social
@tracibrowder.bsky.social
@hayesmel.bsky.social
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Suzanne Marshall @ Live Well Media
10 months ago
Let's make the Bishop's book a best seller! Purchase here:
a.co/d/i1vGDIs
(Thank you, Dale Clancy, for this link)
#BishopBudde
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2024 was quite a ride! My
#oneword2024
was "bridge," symbolizing connection; instead, it signified transition. Savour is my
#oneword2025
(spelled the British way)! It is my gentle nudge to *cherish each moment, *love without bounds, *think about others, *embrace self-reflection.
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I think I’ve gone through 2 boxes of tissues in the past few days. My first cold in ages. It’s slowing me down, but I’m planning to continue writing about my mom’s university yrs. 1968-1998. BA, MA, PhD.
#WIP
#biography
#lifewriting
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At age 97, my mom began writing her memoir. Her dying wish, at almost 100, was to finish it. My siblings and I promised her we’d would. I’ve taken the lead and will write her biography using mostly her words and drawing on stories she told us. My model is One Life, by Kate Grenville.
#LifeWriting
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Has your sense of belonging ever been challenged? Mine has. Especially, lately. It’s been an emotional and anxious time, but I’ve reflected and realized I. Am. Me and nobody can take that away from me (self-belonging). I’m also part of a community of friends and family (personal belonging).
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
12 months ago
There are a bunch of impersonator accts, esp AUTHORS. Before following back (which just convinces others the acct is legit), do your research. Unfortunately I didn't do this thoroughly enough so need to go thru my follow list. Here are some tips:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/im...
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Barbara Bray
12 months ago
Join the conversation with Dr. Walter Greason, Tim Fielder, & Barbara Bray on Dec. 2 at noon ET / 11 am CT / 9 am PT at: LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/events/72672...
FB:
www.facebook.com/share/58z76e...
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzuO...
🎉 CyberDeals on Books
#GHCoStories
#GrowYourWhy
#EduSky
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After taking a class at
@highlightsfound
and experiencing Studio Nights with @dariapeoples, I registered for a painting with watercolors course. It was an "out of my comfort zone" decision bc I received negative feedback in my school art classes when I was younger.
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Michael Welch
12 months ago
Hey Bluesky! I'm editing a forthcoming anthology from Belt Publishing about the Great Lakes! I'm particularly looking for more nonfiction that explores climate change and climate resilience. Check out the full call & get your submissions in by January 31!
chireviewofbooks.com/2024/09/06/c...
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Call for Submissions: The Great Lakes Anthology - Chicago Review of Books
The following is a call for submissions for The Great Lakes Anthology, edited by our Editor-In-Chief Michael Welch and forthcoming from Belt Publishing. Call for Submissions: The Great Lakes Anthology...
https://chireviewofbooks.com/2024/09/06/call-for-submissions-the-great-lakes-anthology/
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Amitha Jagannath Knight
12 months ago
I've started a starter pack of South Asian Kidlit Creators (authors and/or illustrators)! Please spread the word and DM or comment on this post to be added or removed.
go.bsky.app/E2AUDvR
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
12 months ago
Updated my Quickstart Guide for Bluesky newcomers; feel free to share with anyone who needs it:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu...
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b. Quickstart Guide - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
This is a bare-bones guide for those who just want to get started, and would rather just jump in and try stuff out before learning more details. Cover-QuickStartGuide-v2-flat-1024.jpg This is NOT an…
https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/quickstart
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Let’s help them get 1000 views. It’s definitely worth watching.
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It's frustrating when efforts for change seem futile. Let's keep educating, advocating, and showing our children that their voices matter. Together, we can create a better future for them. Check out this post from a year ago:
https://bit.ly/3AUktBU
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EduSky Team
12 months ago
Are you enthusiastic about the
#EduSky
community? Want to actively help build the community? Let me know so I can add you to this Starter Pack
go.bsky.app/5KHDw6Q
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Rose 🌹
about 1 year ago
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Chelsea Abdullah
12 months ago
What’s in a sequel? ✨ I have yet to share this ridiculous teaser graphic here but with THE ASHFIRE KING out in less than 5 months (!!), I thought this would be the perfect time! THE ASHFIRE KING is out April 15 from Orbit and is available for preorder now!:
shorturl.at/N7NO1
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MsCsBlog
12 months ago
Didn't know this...just always liked the way it looked. Aesthetics and functionality.
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JohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog
12 months ago
Here’s the link:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
If you’d like to post to it reply here as we need to add you to the list of allowed posters (otherwise it seems to capture everything book related on bsky). Still getting to grips with feeds btw so bear with us.
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Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
about 1 year ago
Hi
#kidlit
peeps! This starter pack is for educators, librarians, authors/illustrators, and MG enthusiasts in the FB group For the Love of Middle Grade. If you're in that group and not in this pack, comment and I'll add you. And if you're not in that group and love MG, join us!
go.bsky.app/3KWmQJs
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
12 months ago
Not interested in seeing reposts, quote-posts and/or replies? Want to mute certain words or tags? Want to limit who can reply to one of your posts? Or lock a thread so no one else can reply? I've updated my "Control What You Do (& Don't) See"
#BlueSkyTips
:
debbieohi.link/bluesky-mode...
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So, I’m doing a thing. I started a course in watercolor painting. This is my first attempt with a lot of help from my teacher. I’ll share my progress over the next few weeks. I’m a life-long learner, but I never thought of myself as an artist. Bad experiences in school art classes.
#newexperiences
12 months ago
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Cate Tolnai
12 months ago
For those of u planning on tuning into our 1st
#EduSkyChat
Mon 11/18 at 6pm PST, here r some basic Chat Protocols to make sure u feel confident participating. If u have more pro-tips or if u have any Qs, reply to this thread!
#EduSky
#bettertogether
@alicekeeler.com
@karlymoura.com
#edtech
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If you’re a writer looking for a way to write more regularly and want a wonderful group of supportive fellow writers to join you, I highly recommend Chris and Sarah’s Sprints.
@saraharonson.bsky.social
@christebbetts.bsky.social
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Dennis Dill
about 1 year ago
This truly excites me … I have missed engaging chats in social media
#EduSkyChat
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Thank you, Kate!
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