Happy #TeacherTuesday! We'd like to feature WHO NEEDS THE DARK? by @lauraalary.bsky.social and #RisaHugo 🤍 This is an #InformationalPictureBook that incorporates #STEM content to gently encourage readers to look at the dark in new ways. 🌙 #TeacherTuesdays #OKBTeacherTuesdays #BookSky #TeacherSky

Who Needs the Dark? may be the book you didn't know you needed this #Halloween. It's got an adorable black cat, glowing fungi, and even a skeleton or two, but it's message is reassuring: the dark doesn't need to be scary! @owlkids.bsky.social @risahugo.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit #darkness

I am delighted that THE CURIOUS LIFE OF CECILIA PAYNE is among the books on this list! Having @fuse8.bsky.social read and review one of my books has been a quiet hope for some time. #STEMbooks #kidlit #ceciliapayne #picturebookbio @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

I thoroughly enjoyed having this long-distance conversation with Ana Eguaras, illustrator of The Christmas That Almost Wasn't. You can read our chat here: lauraalary.ca/2025/10/08/a... @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebook #christmasbook #kidlit #illustrator

October 6-10 is #ScienceLiteracyWeek. As a writer of #Stem #PictureBooks, I am glad to contribute to a better understanding of science among children. #Teachers, here are a few book suggestions! @pajamapress.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

Happy Book Birthday to THE CHRISTMAS THAT ALMOST WASN'T, a story about how we respond when our cherished plans are disrupted, and about finding community, consolation, and hope in darkness. Illustrated by Ana Eguaras 🎨 @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidlit #picturebooks #christmas #christmasbooks

It was a pleasure to have this long-distance conversation with illustrator Risa Hugo about the art in our book Who Needs the Dark? lauraalary.ca/2025/09/17/a... @owlkids.bsky.social #kidlit #canadianillustrator #picturebooks #picturebook

Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for the chance to share some of the story behind the story.

📚👍 So many good books. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks Sea in my Cells Laura Alary & Andrea Blinick @lauraalary.bsky.social & @angelajrey.bsky.social I really adore books about the water cycle. The non-fiction content is well presented and fun to explore with the littles!

Happy Book Birthday to Who Needs the Dark? The Many Ways Living Things Depend on Darkness @owlkids.bsky.social @risahugo.bsky.social It's a good season to get to know the beauty and goodness of the dark #darkness #darksky #nightsky #ecology #picturebooks #readaloud

And, finally, WHO NEEDS THE DARK? by @lauraalary.bsky.social with illustrations by client @risahugo.bsky.social shows the dark is good for all of us. #picturebook #kidlit

Thanks to Kirkus Reviews for these words about WHO NEEDS THE DARK? This nonfiction love-letter to darkness, illustrated by Risa Hugo and published by @owlkids.bsky.social is coming your way on September 16, 2025: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... #picturebook #kidlit #whoneedsthedark

@andreablinick.bsky.social and I would love to see you this Sunday (August 10th) at our book event celebrating Sea in My Cells and Wind, Stop Blowing! Join us rain or shine! ☀️💦🌧🌊 @pajamapress.bsky.social @skinnerhouse.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #picturebooks #kidlit

A good choice for these next weeks of transition to a new school year #picturebook #backtoschool #transitions #change

If you love the dark, this book is for you. If you don't, this book is for you too 🖤

Who Needs the Dark? and The Christmas That Almost Wasn't aren't exactly summery, but I'm thrilled to see them in the company of all these new Canadian #picturebooks @owlkids.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

Very exciting to see WHO NEEDS THE DARK? among these other wonderful titles on the Fall 2025 list from @owlkids.bsky.social #kidlit #CANkidlit #STEM #picturebook #picturebooks #Teachers #readaloud #ClassroomBooks

I loved One Tiny Bubble so am really excited about this new one from @karenkrossing.com and @owlkids.bsky.social #STEM #picturebook

I'm excited to be part of the Spectacular Stem Panel at @slj.com #PictureBookPalooza! Alongside creators of other #STEM books, I will be talking about my book SEA IN MY CELLS, illustrated by @andreablinick.bsky.social and published by @pajamapress.bsky.social Register: www.slj.com/event/slj-pi...

Thanks to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for the opportunity to share this conversation with @andreablinick.bsky.social I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! @pajamapress.bsky.social #picturebooks #seainmycells #kidlit #canlit

Thank you to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for the chance to share the story behind the story of Wind, Stop Blowing! @skinnerhouse.bsky.social #picturebook #picturebooks #readaloud #kidlit

I'm delighted to be publishing with Skinner House again! Our last collaboration was Mira and the Big Story. I'm excited to see where the wind takes Benjamin Snooks.

Happy book birthday to JACKIE’S DRAWING, written by @andrewkatzauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by Tony Luzano!

And I'm also excited to welcome WIND, STOP BLOWING! This is a fun story about trying to control things that are actually beyond our control, and wise (and not-so-wise) ways of responding to change. Ilustrated by Sue Teodoro. @skinnerhouse.bsky.social #picturebooks #kidlit #picturebook #readaloud

Happy Book Birthday to SEA IN MY CELLS! This fun and child-friendly introduction to the water cycle and companion to SUN IN MY TUMMY is illustrated by @andreablinick.bsky.social and published by @pajamapress.bsky.social #STEM #stembooks #kidlit #canlit #picturebooks #picturebook

Sea in My Cells splashes down on Tuesday May 13th! Illustrated by @andreablinick.bsky.social and published by @pajamapress.bsky.social this #STEM #picturebook is a fun (and informative) introduction to the water cycle and a companion to Sun in My Tummy. #kidlit #stemkids

My kids would have been tickled to think that the water in their glass might once have fallen as snow on a woolly mammoth. Fun to imagine--and possible! Sea in My Cells is coming in May! @andreablinick.bsky.social @pajamapress.bsky.social #STEM #picturebook pajamapress.ca/book/sea-in-...

Rise: A Child's Guide to Eastertide (Paraclete Press) celebrated its first #Easter today. This is only the beginning--Eastertide lasts for fifty days! #picturebooks #picturebook #circleofwonder #liturgicalyear #kidlit #easterbooks

Rise: A Child's Guide to Eastertide (Paraclete Press) reminds us that #Easter is not just a day, but a whole season of noticing the ways new life breaks into the world. Here are some simple ways to celebrate #Eastertide #newlife

“Part lullaby, part adventure story, part hymn of gratitude, Blue Boat Home calls us to imagine what we know is true: we are all shipmates on this precious planet, sailing together through the cosmos..." A lovely collaboration from @suetodd.bsky.social Peter Mayer and @skinnerhouse.bsky.social

“In Here: The Dot We Call Home, Laura Alary reminds us that home is the daily spaces we inhabit, the history we are a part of, and the universe that holds us...” Thank you @kaitlincurtice.bsky.social for seeing the big story of kinship and belonging. #EarthDay paracletepress.com/products/her...

Equinox Cover Reveal! WHO NEEDS THE DARK? is a STEM-infused love letter to #darkness and a celebration of all the ways it can nurture, heal, comfort, and inspire. Watch for it in September 2025 from @owlkids.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social #stembook #stemkidsbooks #picturebook #picturebook

If you're looking for something special to go in an #Easter basket, consider Rise: A Child's Guide to Eastertide. You can download a free Discussion and Activity Guide: paracletepress.com/products/rise #eastertide #easterforkids

Thank you to @picturebookseh.bsky.social for being so supportive of Canadian writers and illustrators 🍁

Glad to see The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything among these excellent books for #InternationalWomensDay #MariaMitchell #picturebookbiography #womeninscience

For #InternationalWomensDay the story of #astronomer #MariaMitchell, scientist, teacher, and strong advocate for making room for women in higher education and making space in women's daily lives for intellectual curiosity and study. #picturebookbiography

The March issue of Margin Notes, my monthly #newsletter, contains thoughts on the benefits of darkness, a sneak peek at a new #picturebook coming this fall, and some upcoming online events. Please check it out and subscribe: mailchi.mp/6c1a50686496...

Book mail! So delighted with SEA IN MY CELLS, my latest collaboration with @andreablinick.bsky.social and the team at @pajamapress.bsky.social Like Sun in My Tummy, it explores how we are all connected through natural processes--in this case the #watercycle #STEM #stembooks #picturebooks #kidlit

It's so lovely to hear stories of the impact made by teachers. Congratulations to Jane Blondie (and Mr. Allison)!

Do you know the astronomer Maria Mitchell and her impact as a scientist and teacher? Here's a five star review (from a teacher) of THE ASTRONOMER WHO QUESTIONED EVERYTHING 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 @kidscanpress.bsky.social #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #womeninSTEM #picturebook #picturebookbiography

Thank you, @picturebookseh.bsky.social for sharing my new blog about the story behind the story of “The Pony and the Starling.”💕🐴🐦‍⬛

The first review of SEA IN MY CELLS is here and it's a good one! This book is not only about the water cycle, it's also about connection between people and this precious resource. #picturebooks #water #watercycle #stembooks #stemkids #seainmycells @pajamapress.bsky.social @andreablinick.bsky.social

I'm looking forward to reading part of my newest book, Rise: A Child's Guide to Eastertide on Wednesday March 5 at 7:00pm Eastern as part of the Tell Me a Story series. This event is for children and grownups. #easter #easterbooks #easterbooksforkids Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

SUN IN MY TUMMY is waiting eagerly for the companion book SEA IN MY CELLS--part of this wonderful #spring collection from @pajamapress.bsky.social 🐙

Before we say goodbye to #Christmas and Epiphany, here is glimmer of something coming this fall: THE CHRISTMAS THAT ALMOST WASN'T, a #picturebook about finding (and being) light in darkness, is available now for preorder 🌟 www.beamingbooks.com/store/produc... @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social

I love a good picture book biography and am delighted to see this one receive such an honour. Congratulations @yukoart.bsky.social and @anitayasuda.bsky.social

A great opportunity to win a manuscript critique or a new picture book! Follow @picturebookseh.bsky.social and find more details on their website: picturebookseh.weebly.com #canlit #kidlit

Greeting, all. Being new to this platform, I thought I'd start with a quick intro. I'm a Canadian #picturebook author with five new books coming in 2025 (a few yet to be revealed). I write a lot about curiosity and connection--among people and to the world around us. #STEM