This month's Kidlit For Growing Minds newsletter for educators, librarians, parents, and literary community members features an article written by me on the power of small actions accumulating over time.

@adamdblackman.bsky.social Adam Blackman went to the Society of Illustrators' The Original Art exhibition in NYC and shared @annehunterstudio.bsky.social Anne Hunter's art. So fun to see BLUE JAYS on show! @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social

Beware! You might leave with a book that’s to die for 💀📚 Shop the Composite Two Story Gray Little Free Library (pictured here) and more: https://lflib.org/shop

Thanks @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social for stopping by #PictureBookPlaces to chat about your new PB w/illustrations by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social Book giveaway at: www.heatherdawntorres.com/blog #bluejays #forests #authorinterview @12x12challenge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Here are four bird books that are something to crow about. Shout-out to @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social, @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social, Candace Fleming, @lizgardensalad.bsky.social, @scatterbee.bsky.social, Giselle Potter, Anne Hunter and Frann Preston-Gannon. picturebookbuilders.com/2025/10/bird...

Big thanks to Heather Torres @hdtorresauthor.bsky.social for interviewing me at PictureBookPlaces blog today. Book giveaway as well! @12x12challenge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nonfiction #books #bluejays #oaksl #birds #kidlit #STEM #science heatherdawntorres.com/blogarchive/...

If you missed my August interview with the amazing @kdmaz.bsky.social be sure to check it out! www.heatherdawntorres.com/blog #authorinterview #picturebookplaces @ssedlib.bsky.social

The digital proof for "Rock-a-Bye Forever" arrived, and I am so in love I had to share it with you all🥹 I can't wait to hold this book in my hands❤️ Incredible illustrations by Naya Kirichenko 💕 #boardbooks #singtoyourbabies #lullaby #childrensbooks

One Can Be 50 states- Little Free Libraries Georgia @patzmiller.bsky.social @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social This book by Pat Zietlow Miller celebrates introverts and quiet leaders. Also, those times we seek out others for community. #kidlit #picturebooks #introverts #community #littlefreelibrary

I am thrilled!!! to have CLOUDS IN SPACE as one of @smithsonianmag.bsky.social scholars’ picks for “Best Books of 2024” 😍 www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/t... Wait, have I mentioned that I am thrilled??? 😉

Excited THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST won a Silver Eureka! Award from The California Reading Association! Glad to see support for nonfiction! @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #birds #nature #kidlit #STEM #bluejays #trees

Such an honor to see ONE GIRL'S VOICE on the CRA Eureka Honors Awards list next to books by @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @martamagellan.bsky.social @lisarogers.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social & so many more Thank you, California Reading Association!! AstraBooksFYR

A new Q&A about blue jays and their role in growing oak forests is posted over at Deborah Kalb's blog! @steamteambooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @annehunterstudio.bsky.social

Pat Zietlow Miller saw an early version of the BLUE JAYS manuscript, and her enthusiasm helped me know that it was ready to submit. It's the manuscript that caught the attention of my agent and the first book I sold! @kl4gm.bsky.social @annehunterstudio.bsky.social #birds #fall #acorns #kidlit

The Blue Jays That Grew a Forest is an absolute gem! My second graders are going to love this book written by @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by Anne Hunter (Sorry I didn’t tag you- I wasn’t sure which was your account). It’s a must have for your collection! The end pages are gorgeous!

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

Teachers, librarians, & homeschooler friends! LAST CALL for this week's virtual author visits! There's still time to sign up if you haven't already. Both will be recorded & if you register before the webinar, you'll have access to that recording for the full school year!

I'm so excited to be featured on @jenanbenton.bsky.social 's blog today talking about my upcoming picture book illustrated by Megan Elizabeth Baratta and coming out on 9/23! Thanks, Jena!

If you need to jumpstart your writing this fall, Anastasia Suen is hosting a KidLitWriMo for October. Write 30 minutes a day for 30 days and post your times. Free, just ask to join the FB group! I'm going to work on some longer projects that need a boost. www.facebook.com/groups/kidli...

It's time to reserve your spot in my fall session of Poetry Techniques for the Verse Novelist! Send me a DM or visit my website for more information. www.laurashovan.com

Illustrator Annie Cron put our book in a Santa Monica, CA Little Free Library. Kidlit folks are putting ONE CAN BE in LFLs in all 50 states. (We've done WI, AR and CA so far.) See Annie’s work: tinyurl.com/5y8wsmwp 47 states to go! #onecanbe #50states #California #littlefreelibrary #kidlit

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

Delighted to tell you that MOUSE AND HIS DOG, my second #Dogtown book with @choldenko.bsky.social, is out in paperback today. ❤️🐶 Book three is on the way! We can't wait to share another Dogtown story with you all. Get the paperback here: us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

Super excited for Sunday's launch at Wellesley Books in MA! 7 years in the making -- this librarian can't wait any longer to share Wilson Rawls' incredible life story with you all! Plus 🐾 dog treats, activities, & prizes! Tomorrow at 2 pm. ❤️ #kidlit #EduSky #TLSky #librarians #PictureBooks

Susan Wroble reviews THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST - and picks up on subtle pirate themes in the text! www.10000birds.com/the-blue-jay... @susanwroble.bsky.social #kidlit #STEM #science @steamteambooks.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social #acorns #birds @annehunterstudio.bsky.social

Don't miss this post about #primarysources and GIVEAWAY! #Nonfiction #Nature #PictureBook @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social #edusky @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #birds #forests #nature #kidlit #STEM #science

Behind the Scenes: "How Primary Sources Can Grow Your Nonfiction Nature Picture Book" by Lynn Street bethandersonwriter.com/2025/09/05/b...

lauraroettigerbooks.com/2025/08/19/w... The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest, illustrated by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social my interview with author @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social #eduSky #booksky #kidlit 📚 #giveaway

Teachers and librarians, don't miss this pre-order offer from my publisher! 🧸 When you upload a receipt of your POCKET BEAR pre-order, @mackidssl.bsky.social will send you a beautiful art print by @charlessantoso.bsky.social, plus 15 patches featuring his artwork. Details: bit.ly/PocketBearPr...

#teachers #librarians #parents We are back to school...it will be a challenging year - why not make it a bit easier with FREE resources and #bookgiveaways in our #KL4GM newsletter!

Our Sept. newsletter, article by @lisaljrogers.bsky.social, and #giveaway is ready to read! Find book news, teaching tips, inspiration, & more. Subscribe to receive a special download and bio book list by our KL4GM creatives! 💕📚💕 #edusky #booksky #schoollibrarians #skybrarian tinyurl.com/2yzd9orb

Happy Book Birthday to friend and critique partner G.G. McQueen! Need a little levity in your life? This book has autumn fun, word play & clever illustrations. A sweet exploration of competition and friendship. #fall #pumpkin #leaves #farm #cornmaze #pumpkinspice @doubledaybooks.bsky.social

Just in time for fall, the Sept/Oct issue of the Horn Book includes a nice review of THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST. Excited to share this nonfiction story with readers! @kl4gm.bsky.social @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #birds #forests #nature

Each week, I’m highlighting a resource you can find in the Children’s Book Resource Hub. This week, I’d like to showcase the treasure trove of educational content created by Kidlit for Growing Minds. Go give them a look! #kidlit #edusky #booksky #teachers kidlitforgrowingminds.substack.com

Thanks to Laura Roettiger for hosting me on her blog today! @ljrwritenow.bsky.social

New children's nonfiction books you'll want to know about-- and share with kids! imaginationsoup.net/new-nonficti... #kidlit

#SunWriteFun! You know you want to write. Listen to @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social ⤵️ @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @buchetbooks.bsky.social -Contest closes Monday, so don't wait!

4 fantastic @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors share their August #NF PBs. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @lydialukidis.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @katievenit.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social #interview #kidlit

It's TONIGHT! Join @storytimesprint.bsky.social as we talk with @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social about her and Anne Hunter's new book, "The Blue Jays That Grew A Forest"! Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #kidlit #storytime #childrensbooks #publishing @ryannjones117.bsky.social

We interviewed @marciefatkins.bsky.social in the latest issue of #PaperBoundMag. Read all about her novel #OneStepForward free at paperboundmag.com/issues 💙 @versifybooks.bsky.social #HistoricalFiction #YAHistoricalFiction #VerseNovel #KidLit #YABooks

Writer's Digest published my article on writing NF PB stories that balance facts with narrative. Link below. @steamteambooks.bsky.social @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social #bluejays #birds #fall #nonfiction #kidlit #picturebooks

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

Looking for ways to use #sciencebooks in your #classroom? Check out this video that highlights the amazing ways one awesome teacher used a couple of my #STEMBooks. Thanks Ms. Erika! You ROCK! #sciencerocks #teachers @steamteambooks.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @macmillanlib.bsky.social

Join us next week with @lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social reading THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST (illustrated by Anne Hunter). This WILL BE RECORDED. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Teachers & Educators — a new resource for you! The Children’s Book Resource Hub is a growing directory of book-based guides & activities — all thoughtfully curated by their authors. Save this page or subscribe for free to receive updates! #kidlit #edusky kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/childrens-...

Out today! A nonfiction picture book for readers curious about birds, trees, and their connection to forests. With Anne Hunter's stunning art. @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit #bluejays #oaks #acorns #fall #nature #birds #picturebooks

Thank you to Kirkus Reviews!! @steamteambooks.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social #childrensbooks #kidlit #astronomy www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Thanks to School Library Journal for recommending THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST as "educational and visually stunning." www.schoollibraryjournal.com/review/the-b... @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social #picturebook #nonfiction #kidlit #birds

Three weeks to launch! Excited to see positive reviews for this picture book celebrating the symbiotic relationship between blue jays and oak trees! @annehunterstudio.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @12x12challenge.bsky.social #nature #oaks #birds #picturebook

Wishing a Happy Book Birthday to Teresa Robeson for DISGUSTOLOGY. A nonfiction middle grade title! #science #STEM #humor #biology