🦦 It's #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! Sea otters🟰 ocean heroes To find out why, read SEA OTTER HEROES to see how Dr. Brent Hughes solved the seagrass mystery 💙 bit.ly/41X7utz @lernerbooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @hughesecology.bsky.social #edusky #greensky

NEW on LitLinks: Encourage students to analyze the challenges cheetahs face & brainstorm solutions 💡 Ignite curiosity and motivate learners to think like conservationists www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13000 @kl4gm.bsky.social @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social #edusky

Author Patricia Newman's LitLinks blog features my post about time and narrative sequences in nature + comics! @12x12challenge.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social #birds #ecology #oaks #kidlit #science #mutualism @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social

🆕 on #LitLinks Students create comic strips to understand how acorn gathering by blue jays builds forests, illustrating ecological cycles & the sequence of events in a story 🪽 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12968 @kl4gm.bsky.social @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social #edusky

🆕 on #LitLinks: 4 easy methods to build engaging art lessons following in the footsteps of Clara Driscoll, Tiffany lamp designer Nature becomes a trusted ally in artistic growth! Great #STEAM applications! www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12954 senickel.bsky.social #edusky @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

In this #LitLinks lesson, we offer #edusky practical ways to build foundational literacy skills Perfect for understanding cause/effect relationships, exploring different viewpoints, & mastering step-by-step writing www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12967 @jstremer.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

🆕 on #LitLinks: An easy food web simulation that opens eyes (and hearts) Why do sharks matter? Find out with the Ocean Food Web Web Links to #science #literacy #criticalthinking #oceanliteracy 🦈 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12529 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #greensky

Children often wonder why we sleep. When you don’t understand the science behind it, sleep can seem like [an] enigma." 🆕 #LitLinks: How to decode the mysteries of sleep with sea animals 😴 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12926 @bonniekelso.bsky.social @greatdoglit.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social #edusky

🦈 Sharks' PR problem! The 🆕 SHARKS UNHOOKED educator guide can help you demonstrate that sharks are not vicious monsters. Discover our inextricable link to sharks + how they keep our ocean healthy. 🦈 bit.ly/3UrywVI #edusky #greensky @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

"The year is 2033 and an alien spacecraft has arrived on Earth." 🛸 #LitLinks: Imagine your own alien, an easy #STEM + #literacy lesson 💫 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12919 @khulick.bsky.social @quartokids.bsky.social #edusky #mystery #scienceforkids #stemforkids

🆕 #LitLinks: Word banks - like money in the bank for student creativity Word banks are useful tools for helping students build vocab & develop reading & writing skills. 🤔 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12911 @DrLizTracy @Candlewick @MITKidsPress @SCBWIMetroNY @SCBWIEasternNY #mightygirl #edusky

I love being part of this vibrant agency! Congrats to all! 💙

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

Excited to be featured on Teacher Tuesday with @christinevanzandt.bsky.social. Celebrate this true story about Kerstin Forsberg who saves giant mantas in Peru A Teach the Hope story inspiring action, not anxiety bit.ly/4ctWczl #edusky #greensky @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Spread your wings & embrace #vocabulary with a new #LitLinks lesson: Let's see how to build vocabulary with a STEM picture book Dive into the world of butterflies for science & vocab connections 🦋 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12818 #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social @martamagellan.bsky.social

"Comical, silly, soothing, and adorable all at once! A unique riff on The House That Jack Built in this cleverly-written cumulative tale with a happy ending. @abicushman.com's animals display endearing and singular personalities that will make young readers laugh and return for more."

Thanks @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social for sharing the hope! #edusky you, too, can Teach the Hope Combine hands-on science + story to explain ecological concepts within the context of how civic role models develop solutions to enviro problems Inspirer action, not anxiety. @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Questions are at the 💙 of every scientific practice & a key #literacy skill Yet students struggle w/them #LitLinks can help with these great ideas to help students practice the art of asking questions ❓ www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12807 @jessicafgwrites @trishtoneylawrence @scbwi-ohiocensouth #edusky

Dive into this new #LitLinks lesson: 3 easy ways shipwrecks can help students explore lyrical language Explore literary devices like alliteration, metaphors, and onomatopoeia Challenge students' imagination and creativity on their journey as writers. 💫 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12792 #edusky

From CBC : Children’s Book Council - AN OCEAN OF STORIES (SUMMER 2025) Congrats E/W Illus Thomas Gonzalez, @dowphumiruk.bsky.social (x2) & authors @jeannewharvey.bsky.social @almafullerton.bsky.social Shannon Hitchcock @patricianewman.bsky.social www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis... #Kidlitsky

Explore 4️⃣ remarkable ways Pluto can supercharge kids' imaginations With senses in space, Pluto poetry, read-aloud fun, & budding reporters uncovering dwarf planets, inspire kids to reach for the stars 🌕 Now on #LitLinks: www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12782 @lisalowens.bsky.social #edusky #STEMbooks

Explore the enchanting world of fireflies to refine persuasive writing skills. Motivate students to craft and convince with their words. Ideal for both classroom + homeschool settings. 🪰 Learn more: www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12772 ‪@colleenpaeff.bsky.social‬ @steelworksliterary.bsky.social‬

THRILLED Sharks Unhooked is a 2025 Best New Kids Book for Summer! A huge shout-out to Tina Ferguson at @faceinabook.bsky.social & Deirdre Fitzpatrick host of Dying to Ask (& anchor on @kcranews.bsky.social) for sharing Cristina's amazing story. 💙 bit.ly/45VADrF @steamteambooks.bsky.social

THIS! 👇💙💙💙 #edusky #greensky

SHARKS UNHOOKED by @patricianewman.bsky.social is on the summer reading list from Face in a Book bookstore! www.kcra.com/article/dyin...

PB biographies bring historical + scientific milestones to life! Engaging characters show how ideas develop, systems evolve, + individuals make a mark Now on #LitLinks 🌟 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12762 @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @nancycarpenterart.bsky.social‬

🌊 It's World Ocean Day! 💙 Celebrate your connection to our blue planet with books that share the hope! 🌎 bit.ly/3GeNwlR @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @WorldOceanDay.bsky.social #edusky #greensky

In a rapidly changing world, it's more important than ever to inspire our children with the power of knowledge. Try this! #LitLinks: How to use #nonfiction to help students explore cause and effect 👉 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=12752 @JStremer.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social #edusky

Thrilled to be a peer reviewer for an ocean literacy book series endorsed by UNESCO's IOC as an Ocean Decade Activity. This global effort involves 250+ authors from 40 regions and over 80 expert reviewers, ensuring high standards. Stay tuned for updates! @UNESCO.org #greensky #scicomm @eastwestlit

🧐Looking for a fun way to engage students in environmental #conservation? Explore #LitLinks: Using conservation to invigorate student #writing Works on writing skills & awareness of the types of conservation patriciamnewman.com?p=12727 @lmperdew.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #edusky

Spark creativity w/this 3-step #LitLinks exploration of free verse poems inspired by nature Nurture imagination + environmental connections! Discover more: patriciamnewman.com?p=12738 @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social‬ @nancycarpenterart.bsky.social

"An adorable addition to...the zany adventures of unlikely pals Scratch and Sniff. Vicky Fang's simple text is perfect for emerging readers and Luisa Leal's comical illustrations provide context clues. Don't be surprised if your young readers...laugh out loud!" @fangmousbooks.bsky.social

So happy this powerful conservation is resonating! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 @eastwestlit.bsky.social

On #MemorialDay we're entrusted w/a compelling legacy. "...not to charge into a hail of artillery fire but only to speak up & to stand up in the face of foundational threats to the principles for which they gave the last full measure of devotion. Can we trust ourselves to uphold it?" nyti.ms/43n7lze

🐢 @carriefinison.bsky.social's are full of humor and heart. This one is no exception with its "do your best" theme. This story will resonate with parents who have little tortoises of their own. Kids will love Little Tortoise's determination and interactions with her classmates. #edusky

I'm researching my new NF WIP. LOTS of #science! 🌎 #edusky, NF not only increases student vocab, it increases mine, too 😂 lotic vs. lentic; geomorphology; mesic vs. xeric Meanwhile, peruse these World Ocean Day suggestions for more NF fun! 🌊 bit.ly/3GeNwlR #greensky #kidlit #kidslovenonfiction

Ever wondered how our sense of smell works and how to use it to explore the world? Dive into this #LitLinks lesson to embark on a scent-filled journey to create a sniffing map! 👃 patriciamnewman.com?p=12706 @senickel.bsky.social #kidlit #homeschool #edusky

@xeniahadj.bsky.social so happy to see you here!

LitLinks: 4 easy steps to #halfbirthday writing prompts for a whole lot of fun Perfect for summer or holiday birthdays! Learn concepts of half and whole together. Great for K-5 classes and #homeschool lessons 🎂 patriciamnewman.com?p=12680 #edusky #fractions

Looking for #EarthDay2025 inspiration for kids? Try sharing environmental books that connect them to nature and Teach the Hope using civic role models kids can emulate. 👉 bit.ly/3GeNwlR Teach the Hope: bit.ly/3F18QdY @carolhinz.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

"Read this book if you're ready for a flamboyance of flamingos and some pretty silly shenanigans. Abi Cushman's text and art include plenty of facts for the nonfiction lover in your family. Her sparkling humor will elicit plenty of chuckles from readers of all ages!" @abicushman.com

How fun to receive the DVD version of A RIVER'S GIFTS! My writing journey has been blessed with many "firsts," wondrous experiences, and awesome people! 💙 @carolhinz.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky 🎬 bit.ly/3NmSRHf

"Soft whimsical illustrations are the perfect complement to this wistful story of two best friends who cement their bond over the sourgrass that grows in the field beyond their backyards...Look for the hopeful twist at the end." @hopelim.bsky.social

Tackle #Science #literacy & #ELA with this observation lesson. Students will sharpen their skills while exploring the world around them. Inspiring and educational! 🪼 patriciamnewman.com?p=12665 @steamteambooks.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social #STEM #MarineScience

Thank you @slj.com for including GIANT RAYS OF HOPE in your Earth Month round-up. The rays and I are in terrific company 💙 @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social @annettewhipple.bsky.social @sandramarkle.bsky.social #greensky #edusky

RIP Harry Lerner, founder of @lernerbooks.bsky.social. As a Lerner author, I am proud to have been considered worthy by those who carry on this great man's legacy and vision. lernerbooks.com/headlines/1147 @carolhinz.bsky.social

🌱 Discover Teach the Hope this #EarthDay, a transformative approach to combat #climateanxiety in children and youth. 🌎 bit.ly/3F18QdY Perfect for classrooms, #homeschool, #Parents! @fuse8.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #edusky #greensky @carolhinz.bsky.social

👀 Boost civic engagement in your classroom with 3 easy #LitLinks lessons that use civic role models to inspire learning + critical thinking. Perfect for grades 3-8! #edusky #homeschool #parents 🌟 patriciamnewman.com?p=12653

Help us celebrate our April authors!

4 Fantastic @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors with April #stem releases! www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @patricianewman.bsky.social Millbrook Press/Lerner @jstremer.bsky.social Holiday House @saralevinetime.bsky.social @lisavperron.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social #interview #kidlit