Sibert Smackdown! There’s Still Time! tinyurl.com/44kfyca9 @steamteambooks.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @sarahalbee.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @epartridge.bsky.social @4nikkolas.bsky.social

They’re finally realizing what the world knew all along www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...

Siphonophores are champions of community collaboration. 🤝🏆 This isn't one animal. It's actually a colony of individual animals called zooids. Each has a specialized role. From the orb-like swimming nectophores to the bright orange stinging tentacles, they're essential to the survival of all.

This is distressing, but people need to know about it. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.

Check out all the awesome items up for auction in this Kindling Words fundraiser! Bidding closes tonight, so act fast! www.32auctions.com/KindlingWords

Another reason to continue my boycott. It's been almost a year for me, too.

Thread: Today is #AntarcticaDay, a day to celebrate the treaty that recognizes Antarctica as a preserve for peace and scientific study. It also feels like the perfect day to share this exciting news. 🧵🌊 1/8 @steamteambooks.bsky.social

Love this thread.

Kicking off the holiday season with a family favorite. #MuppetsChristmasCarol

@sarahalbee.bsky.social @shreevebooks.bsky.social @boonewrites.bsky.social @lindajoysingleton.bluesky.social @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @lmperdew.bsky.social @tanyakonerman.bsky.social @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social @nancycarpenterart.bsky.social 🧵

💖This week I'm giving thanks for the 2025 #LitLinks bloggers who contribute fascinating and FUN lessons that integrate #STEM + #ELA Read their work here: www.patriciamnewman.com/blog-4/ @lydialukidis.bsky.social @juliekidsbooks @moyuksel.bsky.social @jeannewharvey.bsky.social 🧵

I enjoyed talking about my new book, SPARK, at the @ncte.org conference in Denver 💫 A big thank you to my fellow panelists, @moyuksel.bsky.social, @mcusolito.bsky.social, @alisongreenmyers.bsky.social, and @macappiello.bsky.social 🤓 @mitpress.bsky.social #ncte #kidsbooks #booksky #kidlit

This is not to say the 8 books are not influential (although I’d debate you on a couple). And I’m not gonna list the dozens of alternative options that could have been selected. But there ARE dozens. I’m sure the folks who put this list together put a lot of thought into it. Just not enough.

There are 8 picture books on this list. None were created by women. After everything we’ve been through the last decade, this is an enormous oversight. What @slj.com has just said is that only men are influential in the world picture books. And I’m not okay with this.

Tomorrow!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON at the @ncte.org conference in Denver 💫 Come say Hi to me and my fellow panelists, @mcusolito.bsky.social, @mnewsome.bsky.social, and @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social! #ncteconference2025 #nctedenver #science #booksky #teachers #kidsbooks #picturebooks #kidlit

Looking forward to this @ncte.org panel and meeting all of the panelists 💫 @macappiello.bsky.social @moyuksel.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @pamismylmnop.bsky.social #kidsbooks #picturebooks #sciencebooks #scienceforkids #WomeninSTEM 🧪 #science #booksky #ncte #STEM

Norther Lights over Massachusetts!

If you vote in Massachusetts, call your state senators. #ReadFree

Action needed from Massachusetts voters! #FreedomToRead @authorsabb.bsky.social

Action needed from Massachusetts voters! #FreedomToRead @authorsabb.bsky.social

UPDATE! Several senators have filed amendments that, if passed, will significantly strengthen the bill! Please urge your senator to vote for Amendments 1, 4, 5, 6, and 18. This must be done before Wednesday, so the sooner the better. More details...1/5

Yay Massachusetts! Amendments added to the bill, "An Act Regarding Free Expression." They make the bill even stronger. Please contact your STATE Senator & urge them to support the bill with these amendments. Directions: preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi... #ReadFree #FReadom #AuthorsAgainstBookBans

I’m thrilled to have our book listed among all of these wonderful books!

“Authors are a party harmed by censorship” author Padma Venkatraman #IBBYRegional2025

And we’re off withe a panel discussing #FightingTheRisingTide of #censorship with panelists from RI

incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty

These are the books I assigned for week two of our study of picture books. We expanded our learning to include some early readers. (This is for Writing 1 in the @simmonsuniversity MFA in writing for Children and Young Adults). #ChildrensLiterature #KidLit #Picturebooks

Today is #WorldJellyfishDay! A great day to introduce young readers to Maude Delap, a pioneering scientist from rural Ireland who was the first person to raise them in captivity through their full life cycle. She did this back in 1899! #kidslovenonfiction #STEAM #JellyfishScientist #SteamTeamBooks

I spent much of today reading a dense science proposal for a project I’ll soon be part of, and I couldn’t be happier to nerd-out like this. (Even as some aspects of the project are too complex for me to understand right now. But I’ll get there.) Wheeee…. #SciComm 🌊

Live in Eastern MA? Mark your calendars for this fun family event! newtonchildrensbookfest.com #edusky #tlsky #skybrarian #kidlit

There are more than 100 marine research institutions in the United States and they’re under threat from Trump’s attack on science funding. 🌊

So beautiful.

"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"

To publishers posting about newly-launched books: PLEASE include the names of the creators, not just the title of the book. This not only helps boost authors & illustrators (who are going thru a rough time right now) but also shows that you support HUMAN creators. Thank you.

Last week I kicked off our study of picture books in my Writing 1 class. These are the books I shared with my students. #PictureBooks #ChildrensLiterature #KidLit

Still harvesting cayennes, eggplant, and celery.

Teachers and librarians: check out this opportunity.

These teens know what’s what.

Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) at the Boston No Kings rally today, wore the trans pride flag like a scarf draped over his shoulders and included in his speech. "Because here in Massachusetts, we stand for what is right. We stand with trans people because trans rights are human rights."

#NYC #NoKings 👑

No Kings-Los Angeles, CA

No Kings-San Diego,CA

#NoKings Austin tagging in. Massive crowd at the Texas State Capitol despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s activation of the National Guard.

#A_NewHope ✊

Minneapolis is showing up and showing out. #NoKings