LesterLaminack
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Author, Consultant, Professor Emeritus
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Mildred Grimaldo
11 months ago
I enjoyed listening and meeting Oge Mora and Lester Laminack, two amazing authors who presented at the annual Florida Literacy Conference in Orlando in January 2025. It was so powerful to learn how everyday simple things, people, and experiences led them to write their childrenās books.
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Nicole Wong
about 1 year ago
Iām excited to reveal the cover of my latest picture book, which has earned a Kirkus Starred Review! āļø A CAT LIKE THAT āļø Written by Lester L. Laminack In stores January 7, 2025
#kirkusstarredreview
#kirkusreviews
#coverreveal
#picturebooks
#picturebookillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitart
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Alan j Wright
5 months ago
'What you fear as a writer is probably the area your students don't trust you to teach.' Lester Laminack
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Stacey Shubitz
9 months ago
ICYMI: Lester Laminack shares his Ferris wheel of education concept. Discover how it relates to the future of writing instruction. Listen to
#TWTPod
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965
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Stacey Shubitz
9 months ago
This week, we welcome Lester Laminack to the Writing Roundtable! Our chat examines the evolving landscape of writing pedagogy and explores the future of writing education. Listen to
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965
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James McGowan
11 months ago
@painternik.bsky.social
has lots of books forthcoming, but today I'm celebrating that the first one we've worked on together, A CAT LIKE THAT, is officially on shelves. Get your copy here:
bookshop.org/p/books/a-ca...
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Heinemann
3 months ago
We must create safe spaces where students can engage in critical conversations about topics that arise in literature and in life. From Reading to Make a Difference:
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#readingteacher
#reading
#loveofreading
#childrensliterature
#childrensbooks
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I look forward to being with you all.
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Wisconsin State Reading Association
3 months ago
Big news! Our keynote speakers are here: Lester Laminack and Antero Garcia! Theyāll challenge and inspire us to build a world where the joy of literacy belongs to everyone. Donāt miss it ā 2026 WSRA Conference is where inspiration begins.
bit.ly/4gLNsZh
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EDUCATOR friends:
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The Tyrolia Institute in Waco, TX 6/22-25 is FREE thanks to a generous grant. Your only obligation is transportation & hotel. Naomi Shihab Nye, Kylene Beers, Chris Crutcher, Penny Kittle, Bob Probst, Linda Rief, and me. Application is due May 5th!
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Pause a moment to read this:
school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/discover/...
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Improving reading across Europe: More reading! More talking! | European School Education Platform
Reading scores were down in almost every European nation that participated in the PISA 2022 tests ā often by the largest margin ever. How can this trend be reversed?
https://school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/discover/expert-views/more-reading-more-talking
8 months ago
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IMLS staff were placed on administrative leave following the Trump Administrationās Executive Order, which eliminated federal funding for libraries. Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...
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Statement on IMLS Staff Administrative Leave
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries. This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work. We cannot allow IMLS to be dismantled by executive action.
https://www.everylibrary.org/statement_imls_staff_administrative_leave
9 months ago
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Trump fired her in retaliation for the stolen documents case. The only problem is that she wasn't in charge of the national archives at the time!
bit.ly/3WTxJ1s
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Trump Just Fired the National Archivist!
We can expect more retaliatory attacks on our institutions throughout this administration.
https://bit.ly/3WTxJ1s
11 months ago
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Wow! One month out and this sassy cat is going into a second print run! Thanks for all your support
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#kidlit
#kidlitart
#picturebooks
#cats
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Nicole Wong
11 months ago
Another wonderful review of A CAT LIKE THAT from
@readbookpage.bsky.social
@lesterlaminack.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#bookpagereview
#picturebookreview
#picturebooks
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#cats
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South Florida Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
The Florida House and Senate opened and then immediately adjourned a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis to deal with his slate of immigration bills ā a rare rebuke of the GOP governor by the GOP supermajority in the legislature.
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Florida lawmakers cancel special session on immigration called by DeSantis
Lawmakers say they will take up their own bills on the topic later this week.
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/01/27/florida-lawmakers-cancel-special-session-on-immigration-called-by-desantis/?share=catn2ltlwcdruaaeaoad
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John Schu
11 months ago
Congratulations,
@amedyckman.bsky.social
and Mark Teague!
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James McGowan
11 months ago
Weāve got two Stonewall Honor Winners in the house. Immense congratulations to my clients,
@joelleretener.bsky.social
and
@deelasheeart.bsky.social
for this huge accomplishment. Itās a rare honor to work on both sides of a picture book and these two deserve this more than I can say.
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Children's Bookshelf
11 months ago
This yearās Caldecott Honor Books are: HOME IN A LUNCHBOX by Cherry Mo; MY DADDY IS A COWBOY, illus. by CG Esperanza; NOODLES ON A BICYCLE, illus. by Gracey Zhang; and UP, UP, EVER UP, illus. by Yuko Shimizu
#ALAyma
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
11 months ago
Congratulations to Lynn Brunelle, recipient of this years Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal for LIFE AFTER WHALE: THE AMAZING ECOSYSTEM OF A WHALE FALL
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Library Girl
11 months ago
I KNEW IT!!! Louder Than Hunger is a Schneider Family Book Award Honor winner! CONGRATS!
#ALAYMA
#TLSkyChat
#KidLit
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This sassy cat had her first conference appearance at the Florida Literacy Association If youād like a personalized autographed copy contact City Lights Bookstore in Sylva, NC. Thanks Scholastic for your sponsorship at this event.
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11 months ago
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Bookelicious
11 months ago
š„ š NEW event with
@librarianjones.com
! Register:
www.bookelicious.com/events/
2-27-25 @ 7:30p EST Join Bestselling Author Amanda Jones for a courageous conversation about "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America".
@bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social
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Iām in love with the art by
@painternik.bsky.social
in our new book
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12 months ago
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I am honored to be included.
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Celebrating I love this art.
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John Schu
12 months ago
Happy book birthday to
@lesterlaminack.bsky.social
and
@painternik.bsky.social
's A Cat Like That!
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Happy Book Birthday January 7, 2025 A CAT LIKE THAT
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The Tennessee Holler
12 months ago
INBOX: āStop the Voucher Scam: Virtual Town Hall -Ā January 7th at 7ETā SOCM/PublicSchoolStrong statewide virtual town hall on @GovBillLeeās voucher scam and itsĀ potentialĀ impact on Tennessee students. Link:
bit.ly/tnvoucherscam
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Joyce White Vance
12 months ago
The sad reality is, the overwhelming majority of Americans don't know there's a voter for the Speaker going on, don't care & won't be able to name him after the vote. This is what happens in a country where civics education is no longer universal. Its absence lets darkness settle in over democracy.
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Happy New Year I wish you peace, hope, and joy.
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Iām looking forward to seeing this book out in the world. I hope you can join me for this event!
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Ellen Hopkins
about 1 year ago
Not sure tomorrow will be lighter, but let's cross that bridge when we arrive there.
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Clint Smith
about 1 year ago
I have always loved public libraries, but having young children has exponentially increased my gratitude and sense of indebtedness to them. Our local library is such a huge part of our lives. The books, the programming, the very intentionally curated kidsā section. Itās all such a gift.
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Kate Messner
about 1 year ago
When you have a new book coming out, and it's your first novel in five years and your first-ever novel in verse, well...early reviews like this one mean absolutely everything. ā¤ļø
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Ellen Hopkins
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
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John Schu
about 1 year ago
The Best Kidsā Books on Mental Health of 2024
childmind.org/article/the-...
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The Best Kidsā Books on Mental Health of 2024 - Child Mind Institute
Explore our favorite 2024 children's books on mental health. Our list covers a variety of topics from ADHD to autism to eating disorders.
https://childmind.org/article/the-best-kids-books-on-mental-health-of-2024/
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Iām in love with this art. And Iām so eager for this cat to make its debut
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about 1 year ago
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Wow! This sassy cat has STARS (plural) in her eyes. Yep, she just got her second starred review. One from Kirkus and now a new one from Booklist.
#kidlit
#picturebook
#starredreviews
about 1 year ago
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Library Girl
about 1 year ago
A2.
#TLSkyChat
Shameless plug... but I truly think the
@bookelicious.bsky.social
bookmoji is a MAGICAL tool for helping kids discover, build and nurture their reading identities!
www.bookelicious.com
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PL Thomas EdD
about 1 year ago
How to Write Like a Scholar (and Not Like a Student)
radicalscholarship.com/2024/12/05/h...
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How to Write Like a Scholar (and Not Like a Student)
[Header Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash] Having taught now an on-going 41 yearsāabout half that time as a high school English teacher and now a college professorāif there is one thing I know very ā¦
https://radicalscholarship.com/2024/12/05/how-to-write-like-a-scholar-and-not-like-a-student/
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I hope youāll join me to celebrate the release of my new book, A Cat Like That
#picturebook
#booklaunch
#kidlit
#childrensbookwriters
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Join me and Kylene Beers in helping rebuild classroom libraries destroyed by hurricane Helene in one small school in Yancey County
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Join Kylene Beers & me in helping a Yancey County NC school rebuild classroom libraries destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Click the link, choose a grade level & books to donate. Goal: 100 books per class. Thanks Bookelicious
www.bookelicious.com/blog/book-by...
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Book by Book: Help Rebuild Classroom Libraries Destroyed by Hurricane Helene With Lester Laminack and Kylene Beers! - Bookelicious
In September, Yancey County Schools, in rural North Carolina, were hard hit by Hurricane Helene. One small elementary school with two classes per grade was destroyed. After seven long weeks, students ...
https://www.bookelicious.com/blog/book-by-book-help-rebuild-classroom-libraries-destroyed-by-hurricane-helene
about 1 year ago
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Zooming out to Bermuda this morning to meet with young readers and writers across Bermuda for my last event of 2024.
#authorvisit
#Kidlit
#picturebooks
about 1 year ago
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Welcome December
#December
about 1 year ago
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#timeflies
#endoftheyear
#gettingolder
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Yesterday we enjoyed a post-Thanksgiving gathering with a few friends
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