A nightingale is only 6" tall - and migrates 1000s of miles Teachers, birds are your best 🆓 tool for nature literacy This month's newsletter has activities to prove it! 🐦 bit.ly/41xYwDK #NatureLiteracy #edchat #TLSky @steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Every day is Earth Day! Guest blogger @lucianaillustra.bsky.social shows how animal action verbs spark reading & writing. This week on #LitLinks! 🌍️ www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13367 #KidLit #ELAteacher #PictureBooks #EnvironmentalEducation #Education #edusky

Students become ocean advocates in this week's #LitLinks post! Inspire a class museum on ocean conservation. Rooted in Jane Goodall's powerful words. 🐬 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13352 @lmperdew.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #KidLit #OceanEducation #STEM #OceanConservation #Education

Cristina Zenato removes fishing hooks from sharks by hand 🦈 because she doesn't wait for someone else to save the ocean. Sharks Unhooked is hope in action. Grab it on sale on Amazon! 🌊 #OceanHope #KidsBooks @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #TLSky #edusky

Curious: what do you do when students ask hard questions about the environment & you don't want to scare them? This is exactly what I explored in my #NOAAsanctuaries webinar. Free recording linked below. 🌿 → sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/te... @steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

April Book BDays Llama Llama @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @erindealey.bsky.social @zombietardis.bsky.social @staciawrites.bsky.social @apalessandri.bsky.social & @meganefreeman.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social mailchi.mp/eastwestlite...

Environmental ed has a fear problem. We show kids what's broken, then wonder why they feel hopeless. There's a better way & #noaasanctuaries gave me a platform to prove it. My Teach the Hope webinar is now archived and free. Watch it. Tag an educator 🌊 bit.ly/4n2WYuc @eastwestlit.bsky.social

One spring night in 1924, birdsong hit the airwaves for the first time ever. This week's #LitLinks connects music, science, history & ELA in one beautiful lesson. www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13330 #KidLit #MusicEducation #STEM #PictureBooks @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steateambooks.bsky.social #TLSky

SO grateful! 🌊 Giant Rays of Hope is a Green Earth Book Award Recommended Read! Huge thanks to The Nature Generation for 20 years of elevating books that inspire kids to protect our planet. Manta rays everywhere are celebrating. 🐟💙 #GiantRaysOfHope #GreenEarthBookAward #TLSky #educhat

This #EarthDay I Zoomed w/~1,000 Texas students & librarians. My message: HOPE IS REAL 🌍 Sea otters 🦦 elephants 🐘 sharks 🦈 manta rays 🐟 nightingales 🪶 & the people protecting them are all working alongside these kids So proud! #TeachTheHope #NonfictionForKids #TLSky #edusky @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Sacramento Book Festival was FAB! 🌊📚 Young readers discovering a famous cellist and nightingale, sharks, manta rays, sea otters, and the ocean. Books flying, conversations buzzing, hearts full. The ripple effect in real time. Hope lives in each child I met! 🦦 #KidLit @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Don't overlook the puddle! A 🆕 #LitLinks less that brings vernal pools into the classroom — a living system of wood frogs, fairy shrimp & wonder. 🐸 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13322 #KidLit #STEM #PictureBooks #NatureEducation #Education #edusky

Conservation heroes are protecting our planet every day — and their success stories grow hope. 🌍 Sharks saved. Rivers restored. Birdsong celebrated. This Earth Day, let's share the wins! 💙 💚 patriciamnewman.com 🧵 1/3 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #TLSky #edusky #EarthDay

These kids asked big, bold questions about the ocean, science, & storytelling. Helping them see themselves as environmental changemakers is the 💙 of everything I do. Looking to bring that energy to your school? Let's connect! → bit.ly/3ITgAOo @[email protected] #TLSky #edusky #greensky

Teachers! Librarians! Parents! All these terrific books have been shortlisted for the Green Earth Book Award--just in time for Earth Day tinyurl.com/2vy9t78b @nancycastaldobooks.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social

Flowers bloom in window boxes, fields, and sidewalk cracks This week's #LitLinks, guest blogger Mélina Mangal connects Flowers Bloom to descriptive language + nature observation for any setting. 🌻 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13313 @mirandapaul.bsky.social @thecatagency.bsky.social #UrbanNature

SEL + STEM = the whole child ✅ Connects #kidlit to problem-solving ✅ teamwork ✅ a shadow tracing activity with STEM + SEL components This week on #LitLinks! www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13303 @erindealey.bsky.social #SEL #STEM #PictureBooks #Education

From climate anxiety to action - simple steps & a sprinkle of hope 🌿 Clear up climate confusion w/weather vs climate 🌿 Color Your Feelings 🌿 Classroom resources 🆕 in the April issue of Earth Day Every Day 🌎️ bit.ly/41xYwDK Don't forget to subscribe! @eastwestlit.bsky.social #greensky #TLSky #edusky

How do sea creatures “bathe” without soap? 🌊 Try this #LitLinks lesson for a fun blend of literacy + science including skin cell observations + Venn diagrams! 🐢💙 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13294 @bonniekelso.bsky.social #STEMEducation #EnvironmentalLiteracy #SeaSuds #OceanScience #edusky #TLSky

🆕 #LitLinks lesson to help teachers move beyond climate doom w/real-world solutions, reducing student eco-anxiety + building agency Cultivate hope this #EarthDay 🌎️ 🌳 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13281 #ClimateEducation #EnvironmentalLiteracy #EcoAnxiety #TeacherResources #MiddleSchool #UpperElementary

New on #LitLinks 3 easy, kid-friendly experiments to explore #light using everyday objects—perfect for class or home. Read it here 👉 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13267 @henryherz.bsky.social #ScienceEd #SciComm #NGSS #TeachersOfBsky #Homeschool #KidsScience #InquiryBasedLearning

🌊 Tired of depressing environmental headlines? Discover HOPE in education! Join Claire Fackler from @NOAA.gov and me, award-winning children's author & environmentalist, for environment ed with hope. 📅 April 21, 3:00 pm Pacific 🎯 Free! bit.ly/4rtYfuy #edusky #greensky

HERSTORY —from CBCBook The Black Mambas @kellycrull.bsky.social LernerBooks Sharks Unhooked: The Adventuresof Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger @patricianewman.bsky.social Illus. Becca Hall / Millbrook cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...

Students can tackle single-use plastics with impactful PSAs Every contribution counts toward a cleaner world 🌍 Current issue 👉️ www.patriciamnewman.com/earth-day-ev... @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #EarthDay #NoSingleUse #ClimateEducation #SustainableFuture #YouthAction

🆕 on #LitLinks: How to make a carousel, an engineering design lesson Students to work together to design and build their own carousel, encouraging them to: ✅ Think critically ✅ Solve puzzles collaboratively ✅ Explain their engineering choices logically www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13254 #edusky

Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by exploring hidden stories through music + narrative 🎻 Discover the tale of Beatrice Harrison, a trailblazing cellist whose duet with a nightingale captivated the world 🌟 Inspire discussions on women in arts #WomenInArts @eastwestlit.bsky.social #TLSky #edusky

Join Claire Fackler and me on Mar. 10 as we bring HOPE to #environmentaleducation during this FREE @NOAA.gov National Marine Sanctuaries webinar 🌊 🦈 Registration: bit.ly/40hA9YT #EcoEducation @eastwestlit #edusky #TLSky

BEATRICE AND THE NIGHTINGALE by @patricianewman.bsky.social and #IsabelleFollath is an incredible true story about Beatrice Harrison, a cellist who played duets with nightingales in the 1920s. It's a really engaging read with beautiful illustrations. Highly recommend it! #edusky #TLSky

What happens when science meets poetry? 🌊 This innovative lesson merges STEM & ELA, fostering curiosity, observation, & creativity—just like true explorers 📖 Ideal for interactive & creative tasks in middle and high school ✨ www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13244 @boonewrites.bsky.social #edusky

Honored to be an expert reviewer for the new 3‑volume series Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade from @springernature.com 🌊 Integrates Community Engagement, Arts, Tech & Global Collaboration #OceanLiteracy #OceanDecade #OceanScience #OSM26 #ClimateEducation #greensky

Feb news: mailchi.mp/eastwestlite... Book Bdays: @patricianewman.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @kbiddle.bsky.social @staciawrites.bsky.social @meganefreeman.bsky.social Deals:@almafullerton.bsky.social @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social Kudos @kirkreedstrom.bsky.social @erindealey.bsky.social

Explore Nature's Musicians 🐦‍⬛ a #LitLinks lesson Young learners delve into birdsong and storytelling through sound, science, art, and literacy Ideal for STEAM, nature studies, and mindful education 🆓 resources included 🎼 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13233 @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky #TLSky

Explore the intersection of literacy and science with our new #LitLinks activity that includes in-depth reading, evidence-led discussions, and interactive plant studies on plant communication 🍅 Discover more: www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13221 #ReadingInScience #edusky #TLSky

🌟 Ignite young imaginations with Beatrice and the Nightingale using my Educator Guide! ✅ Sounds of Nature #STEM activities ✅ Integrated learning ✅ #ArtsInEducation Ideal for primary and music classes 🎶 bit.ly/47BQr3a #ElementaryEd #MusicTeachers @eastwestlit.bsky.social #TLSky #edusky #Skybrarian

If you're a #writer, #educator, #librarian, #birdwatcher, #musiclover or #history fan, don't miss this fabulous article by @patricianewman.bsky.social 😍 #edusky #skybrarian @steamteambooks.bsky.social bethandersonwriter.com/2026/02/13/b...

Are you curious about how book come to life? 🕊️✨ Take a peek behind the scenes of Beatrice and the Nightingale! Each word and image is crafted with love. ❤️ Find out more: bit.ly/47BQr3a #ChildrensBooks #edusky #TLSky @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

"Beatrice’s idea to broadcast a nightingale singing with her cello in 1924 broadened the experience of millions of people around the world. The broadcast was the first time listeners heard birdsong over the airwaves."- @patricianewman.bsky.social

2 terrific @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share inspiration & insights into their new STEM books releasing in February. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post-... @noranickumbooks.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social #interview #science #biography #kidlit 📚👍

Science vocab rocks! 🔬📚 🆕 on #LitLinks Students pick a tricky science word, dig into its meaning, then create a short video, reel, or poster to teach it. Perfect for boosting science literacy + creativity! 🔭 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13207 @khulick.bsky.social #edusky #STEMEd

🎉 Celebrating BEATRICE AND THE NIGHTINGALE! A new picture book that sings with creativity, curiosity & heart and shows how music can connect people in surprising ways. 🌙🎶 bit.ly/47BQr3a @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #TLSky #KidLit #PictureBook

Happy #BookBirthday @patricianewman.bsky.social BEATRICE AND THE NIGHTINGALE PeachtreeBooks Illus. Isabelle Follath #biography #picturebook #music erindealey.com/book-birthda... @pbpros.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

🆕 for #edusky: 12 incredible women who put men on the moon ✏️ Ready-to-go reflection prompts on why 12 women mattered to #SpaceExploration, the challenges they faced, & how they solved problems Includes a goal-setting activity about careers in space 🚀 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13199 #TeachingSTEM

🆕 LitLinks lesson A simple way to delve into the rhythms & patterns found in both language & nature. This lesson aims to explore linguistic rhythms alongside the diverse patterns in ocean ecosystems. 🪸 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13190 @juliehonanjohnston.bsky.social @megsodano.bsky.social #edusky

So jazzed to discuss Beatrice and the Nightingale Picture This Podcast! 2️⃣ Takeaways ✅ Engaging readers involves presenting relatable characters & real-world problems. ✅ Empowering kids thru stories of civic role models to inspire them to make a difference bit.ly/4bom3fi @eastwestlit.bsky.social

"What a fun slice of Brazilian life! Clear text and vibrant illustrations work together beautifully to introduce young readers to #capoeira, a combination of dance, martial arts, & music. A must for kids who love to move!" @joanapastro.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @thejumbles.bsky.social

🆕 on #LitLinks: Discover how to make tasks simpler with #STEM #kidlit about levers! Key ❓: How can a lever help lift a heavy load? ✅ www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13182 @christinevanzandt.bsky.social @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social @scbwi-losangeles.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky

Engage students w/ready-to-use ideas for reducing waste, saving energy, & discussing real-world eco-issues, then turn those conversations into standards-aligned lessons that build #environmentalliteracy all year 👀 Jan issue: bit.ly/41xYwDK #greensky #edusky #TLSky #EarthDay2026 #WildlifeWednesday

Enhancing students' vocabulary from broad to precise terms is crucial in both STEM & ELA. Frequent & meaningful encounters w/biology vocab can strengthen this essential skill. 🐣 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13176 #Edusky @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social

🪶 It never gets old: holding my newest book for the first time! Thanks for letting me celebrate with you, BlueSky friends. 💚 @eastwestlit.bsky.social #Skybrarian #TLSky #edusky

Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger by @patricianewman.bsky.social, illustrated by Becca Hall A fascinating look at sharks, the harm we do them, and the courage of a young woman to remove the hooks from their bodies. #sharks #picturebook #biography