"Finally, about 50 years after Chandra first talked about stars disappearing, he won the Nobel Prize for his work. More than the recognition, what mattered to him was that, finally, the world saw the truth."[email protected] Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/...

Lynn Faust loved fireflies as a girl and noticed their dazzling display in Elkmont, a community in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Elkmont was shut down, Lynn discovered that these fireflies were unique with a synchronous pattern and wrote to scientists about this discovery.

TEN NONFICTION PICTURE BOOKS ON WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS IN SPACE SCIENCE BY SANDRA NEIL WALLACE buff.ly/8TiVcbo via @nerdybookclub #ReadYourWorld #women #STEM #space

Fortune Cookies for Everyone and meeting Colleen Kong-Savage at ALA buff.ly/aWufUtY via @pragmaticmom @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social #ReadYourWorld #ALA #illustrator #picturebook

"Although I was in the comfort of my own home, and didn’t have to ride through snow, sleet, rain, and intense heat, there were days I felt like I’d ridden thousands of miles in order to polish this manuscript until it did justice to these bold and brave women."- @laurenkerstein.bsky.social 📚🏇

I need title ideas for a third book in the ALONE and AWAY series.  Should it be one word? Should it start with A? Have your readers to send me their good ideas. @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @mgauthorcade.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

East/West Literary is proud to be a sponsor of Every Child a Reader as a member of the #literaryagent Circle of Sponsors www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #KidlitMegaFeed

Told from the perspective of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on 9/11, THIS VERY TREE is a touching tribute to first responders, and a moving story of resilience and the restorative power of community.

Newly Updated! 9 Picture Books to Celebrate the Moon and the Mid-Autumn Festival buff.ly/iSRh6zj via @pragmaticmom @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social #ReadYourWorld #picturebooks #moon #MidAutumnFestival

September's theme: Children's Book Illustrations FREEDOM IN CONGO SQUARE by Carol Boston Weatherford, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. Published by Little Bee Books, 2016. (For ages 5+) #arthistory #art #childrensbooks

September's theme: Children's Book Illustration LEO: A GHOST STORY by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Christian Robinson. Published by Chronicle Books, 2015. (For ages 3+) Christian Robinson is one of my very favorite illustrators. #arthistory #art #childrensbooks

September's theme: Children's Book Illustration LITTLE BEAR by Else Holmelund Minarik, illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Published by HarperCollins, 1957 (the very first I CAN READ book!). (For ages 2 +) #arthistory #art #childrensbooks

September's theme: Children's Book Illustration PAPA, PLEASE GET THE MOON FOR ME by Eric Carle. Picture Book Studio, 1986. (For ages 5 +). #arthistory #art #childrensbooks

"When my mom, Karen Blumenthal, passed away unexpectedly in 2020, my family and I knew there was so much more work that she'd wanted to share with the world."-co-author Jen McCartney Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @eastwestlit.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social

"Lilly thought about the magic that had shaped her life- in behind-the scenes, everyday moments...Even though her magic was different from Walt's, it was enough." Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @eastwestlit.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social

"Lilly thought about the magic that had shaped her life- in behind-the scenes, everyday moments...Even though her magic was different from Walt's, it was enough." Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @eastwestlit.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social

"When my mom, Karen Blumenthal, passed away unexpectedly in 2020, my family and I knew there was so much more work that she'd wanted to share with the world."-co-author Jen McCartney Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @eastwestlit.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social

"Simon realized that if he could show that the judicial system was racist, he could right a history of wrongs. He decided to fight for his rights - in court." ⚖️Terrific picture book biography by Mia Wenjen. Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @pragmaticmom.bsky.social

"With the help of the Tiffany Girls, she made each lamp burst with color, turning her love of nature into bright bouquets of glass."- @senickel.bsky.social Featured on my blog of *NEW* wonderful pb biographies: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @eastwestlit.bsky.social

"I wish I were fearless, matter-of-factly self-assertive, and well-grounded like ­Peachaloo is."- Chris Raschka

"Her first menu at the Mandarin [in San Francisco] included this introduction: 'Imagine you are a Chinese family…' A simple but revolutionary ask: to put yourself in someone else's shoes..." Featured on my blog of NEW picture book bios: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/...

"All around her, she… sees trees cut down... hears the honking of more drivers.. smells the spray of weed killers.. feels the sun's heat where shade used to be, tastes the worry over what is to come."[email protected]‬ Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/...

So sweet!❤️ Happy birthday wonderful John! 🌟🎂

"All around her, she… sees trees cut down... hears the honking of more drivers.. smells the spray of weed killers.. feels the sun's heat where shade used to be, tastes the worry over what is to come."[email protected]‬ Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/...

"Her first menu at the Mandarin [in San Francisco] included this introduction: 'Imagine you are a Chinese family…' A simple but revolutionary ask: to put yourself in someone else's shoes..." Featured on my blog of NEW picture book bios: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/...

"I wish I were fearless, matter-of-factly self-assertive, and well-grounded like ­Peachaloo is."- Chris Raschka

So sweet!❤️ Happy birthday wonderful John! 🌟🎂

Kidlit illustrator Emily Balsley is creating a mural in the Sun Prairie, Wisconsin public library’s new maker space. Impressive. #megakidlit #kidlit #librarylove

NEW on my blog: A WARM & FUZZY interview with @scottrothmanwriter.bsky.social & Brian Won. Incl great advice for young writers & illustrators like: "Go to your local public library." "Keep writing! Give yourself permission to write badly - you can always go back & make it better." #KidLit #EduSky

"With the help of the Tiffany Girls, she made each lamp burst with color, turning her love of nature into bright bouquets of glass."- @senickel.bsky.social Featured on my blog of *NEW* wonderful pb biographies: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Thanks so much for the interview, Deborah! ❤️ My shout out to the amazing Khoa Le whose"illustrations are absolutely stunning...I love the pages with the blue flourishes in the air as if his imaginings & ideas are floating above him." 🎨 ‪@eastwestlit.bsky.social‬ @simonkids.bsky.social

"Marjorie had never gone to college. Her children knew more math..But still a beautiful, brave idea began to take shape in her mind. 'What if I could find still another type?'" Featured on my blog of NEW picture book bios: jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @eastwestlit.bsky.social #Candlewick

Learn the inside scoop of being a kidlit author! ✍️ I'm so excited to talk about our picture book Boats on the Bay with editor and author extraordinaire Amy Novesky Date: Friday, August 29 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: The Sausalito Public Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social @scbwisfneb.bsky.social

"Marjorie had never gone to college. Her children knew more math..But still a beautiful, brave idea began to take shape in her mind. 'What if I could find still another type?'" Featured on my blog of NEW picture book bios: jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @eastwestlit.bsky.social #Candlewick

Learn the inside scoop of being a kidlit author! ✍️ I'm so excited to talk about our picture book Boats on the Bay with editor and author extraordinaire Amy Novesky Date: Friday, August 29 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: The Sausalito Public Library @sausalitolibrary.bsky.social @scbwisfneb.bsky.social

I read picture books all my life--as a teenager and in my 20s, way before having kids in my 30s. I've never stopped reading them...that's why I also write them, I suppose. :) But, yes, most adults don't and we need to impress on them that PBs are works of art that can be loved by anyone of any age.

Thanks so much for the interview, Deborah! ❤️ My shout out to the amazing Khoa Le whose"illustrations are absolutely stunning...I love the pages with the blue flourishes in the air as if his imaginings & ideas are floating above him." 🎨 ‪@eastwestlit.bsky.social‬ @simonkids.bsky.social

"Simon realized that if he could show that the judicial system was racist, he could right a history of wrongs. He decided to fight for his rights - in court." ⚖️Terrific picture book biography by Mia Wenjen. Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @pragmaticmom.bsky.social

"She will advise on efforts to strengthen libraries, archives, and other organizations that serve as guardians of knowledge and catalysts for expression... a personal triumph for Dr. Hayden [and] a victory for the principles of intellectual freedom and democratic access to information... " ❤️📚

Congratulations Nina Crews and Carol Hinz!! 🌟 I'm so excited to see LIFTOFF! 🚀 Yay for artist Alma Thomas🎨

Spotted in the (uber) wild! At ALA. Thanks so very much Carol Hinz! 🐦🌸🙂 #alaac25 #spottedinthewild #pigeons #heroes @candlewickpress.bsky.social

19 Exceptional Titles, Including the Graphic Novel Adaptation of ‘Tuck Everlasting’ | Starred Reviews, July 2025 www.slj.com/story/19-exc...

"She will advise on efforts to strengthen libraries, archives, and other organizations that serve as guardians of knowledge and catalysts for expression... a personal triumph for Dr. Hayden [and] a victory for the principles of intellectual freedom and democratic access to information... " ❤️📚

"I wrote rock criticism for grown-ups for, like, 30 years. But for some reason, everything I had been really struggling to say throughout that time came out much more naturally and colorfully here than it ever did before."-Jay Ruttenberg 🎶

#SupportPBS 🫶 & support PBS. Donated today & will continue to do so.

Happy book birthday to The Day the Books Disappeared by @joannahowrites.bsky.social, @carolinekpritchard.bsky.social, and @dansantat.bsky.social! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/02/the-...

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...

"For years, Yo-Yo worked hard on his technique, listening carefully as he played, until his cello sang with its own voice, in harmony with his voice, his heart, his body, his soul." - author James Howe Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @eastwestlit.bsky.social

"Jewel-like shapes glided to and fro, ovals made of beads, circles filled with pearls, shimmering stars and lacy triangles, each one delicate as a snowflake"[email protected]‬ Featured on my blog: www.jeannewalkerharvey.com/single-post/... @steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

Wonderful summer news! ELSE B. IN THE SEA: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the World has been chosen for The Children's Book Council booklist: AN OCEAN OF STORIES (SUMMER 2025)! 🌊 Such a terrific selection of books! I'm honored our ELSE B. IN THE SEA is included 🌟@eastwestlit.bsky.social