@patricianewman.bsky.social tells the story of Peruvian conservationist founder of Planeta Oceano, Kerstin Forsberg. highlights her work to protect the giant manta rays offering information about these amazing creatures, the ocean, & what we can do to protect it. A must read!

🆕 on #LitLinks: Help students discover how sequencing helps structure narrative nonfiction, clarify complex information, and keep readers wanting to know more! 🌱 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13086 @MeganClendenan.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #STEM #naturebooksforkids #foodsecurity

🆕 on #LitLinks! Guidance for turning observations into compelling written descriptions & building confidence. Ideal for teachers and homeschool educators aiming to strengthen language arts skills in their classroom. 🔗 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13079 @jstremer.bsky.social @steamteambooks @pbspree

History is full of weird but true stories! Lindsay Metcalf & Edwin Fotheringham do a fantastic job sharing this one with young readers. I particularly like Fotheringham's visualization of the court debate. Unique. Age appropriate. Fun to read! (I'm on Team Fruit 🍅😉) @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social

📆 📚✨Mark your calendars for BOOKFEST@BANKSTREET on November 1 — featuring keynote speaker, award-winning, New York Times-bestselling #kidlit author @halseanderson.bsky.social! ✍️REGISTER to watch Live or online: www.bankstreet.edu/library/cent... @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social @bankstreet.edu

🆕 on #LitLinks! #edusky, let students model Earth's tilt w/everyday items & observe how sunlight changes, making seasonal differences tangible. Great for anyone teaching about astronomy, with references to Ulugh Beg & integrating ELA + STEM 🌐 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13067 @moyuksel.bsky.social

Looking for a fun way to boost public speaking skills? In this new #LitLinks lesson, kids can learn to express viewpoints, argue persuasively, & understand sharks' importance to ocean ecosystems 🦈 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13048 @steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky

Looking for a fun way to boost public speaking skills? In this new #LitLinks lesson, kids can learn to express viewpoints, argue persuasively, & understand sharks' importance to ocean ecosystems 🦈 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13048 @steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky

A trip to the Oregon coast inspired me to think about reciprocity. Nature helps us every day, but how do we give back? Read the current issue of my Earth Day Every Day newsletter to see how children's literature EMPOWERS 🌊 bit.ly/41xYwDK @steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky

Looking for a clear way to teach point of view? This #LitLinks lesson breaks it down into 6 manageable steps, making it simple for students to grasp narrative perspectives. Start your lesson planning today, #edusky! 🐦‍⬛ www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13019 @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social

📯 Introducing one cellist, one bird, and one SMASHING success! An engaging story of music, nature, & technology working in harmony Perfect for children ages 6 to 9 🎵 Pre-order now: bit.ly/477XrES @eastwestlit.bsky.social @MargaretQuinlin.bsky.social #edusky #homeschool @steamteambooks.bsky.social

By teaching children about the Wildlife and Animals that live around us, we can help them develop respect for all forms of life. Understanding that we share this planet with other living creatures can also help children develop empathy and compassion for others #wildlife #nature #children #bluesky 🦔

I 💙 #PBL! Today on #LitLinks: How to make your own stream table to understand rivers. Watch students investigate how rivers form & ignite a passion for conservation www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13018 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #IndigenousPeoplesDay

🌊 This review of GIANT RAYS OF HOPE from Nat'l Marine Educators Assoc makes my heart soar! I'm thrilled they understand the hope + inspiration I tried to include throughout the story. 👉 bit.ly/4ctWczl @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #greensky @eastwestlit.bsky.social

2️⃣ ways to celebrate #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! ☑️ Read SEA OTTER HEROES to discover how they are true #OceanHeroes protecting seagrass + marine life ☑️ Then read a 7-part blog series with Dr. Brent Hughes abt his cool job with #seaotters - bit.ly/46olVrV #edusky #greensky @hughesecology.bsky.social

🦦 Celebrate #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! Sea otters help restore seagrass + balance marine ecosystems. Dive into my Sibert Honor book SEA OTTER HEROES to discover sea otter conservation, ocean protection & why these marine mammals matter. 💙 youtu.be/IU5OTbsyhhs #SaveSeaOtters #SeaOtterConservation

🛸 Inspire students with this critical thinking activity to distinguish fact from fiction. A hands-on way to nurture fact-checking habits & a love for evidence-based learning! www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13009 @khulick.bsky.social #edusky

🐘 Happy #ElephantAppreciationDay! These amazing giants talk, play, & even comfort one another Want to understand their sounds? Dive into EAVESDROPPING ON ELEPHANTS to discover their hidden world 📚 bit.ly/2FyDEAq @lernerbooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @wcs.org @steamteambooks.bsky.social

🦦 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