"Deep reading takes discipline. It takes practice. It takes finding just a pocket of time a day to devote to it." www.npr.org/2024/04/30/1...

Trump has now rolled back fishing protections in every U.S. Marine National Monument, opening millions of acres of previously protected ocean waters to commercial fishing. The move threatens critical habitat for whales, sea turtles, sharks, coral reefs, and other marine life.

Dear Jane, You'll always be a mentor to me through your books and notes from numerous webinars. Thanks and I'll miss you. 💟

Happy second birthday to THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN! In many ways, this book was inspired by childhood memories of my big brother. It's deeply personal to me, and it means all the more that it has resonated with so many of you. Thank you for reading and sharing Hank and Boo's story. 💙

What's the difference between a twist that delights and a twist that infuriates? Find out! #kidlit #mglit #yalit writersinthestormblog.com/2026/06/want...

Hello! I stopped by John Schu's blog to reveal the cover of my forthcoming MG novel, HOW TO BUILD A MIRACLE. #MGCHAT #MGLIT #MG #Booksforkids #Writingforkids mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/how-...

Which Character Arc applies to your story? Positive Change Arc Flat Arc Negative Arc #kidlit #mglit #yalit www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-choos...

This #mglit cover sings! #kidlit

What is Psychic Distance? Should We Care? open.substack.com/pub/erinentr...

Pelley’s full interview with Lulu Navarro is here: youtu.be/ePqdmbgQ4BI?...

The Great Nicobar Island is part of an archipelago that lies deep in the Indian Ocean. India's proposed Great Nicobar Project "poses a threat to a huge amount of natural resources, its biological diversity and its indigenous communities." www.npr.org/2026/06/07/g...

"My earliest memories are of seeing a giant ship blocking the sun at the end of the street, thousands of men and women walking to work every morning in this dark, frightening, noisy, hellish place --- I would think as a kid, is this my destiny?" www.npr.org/2026/06/04/n...

Bonne journée à vous ! 🙏 Car c'est mercredi et que vous avez besoin de mignonneries ! 🦊

"The RACE to build AI infrastructures is unfolding town by town across America. - This MAP captures the real-world footprint of that race — revealing patterns of growth, conflict and uncertainty." - Erin #TruthMatters www.brockovichdatacenter.com#map-section

“…the new policy would affect many tenants who rely on assistance animals to alleviate psychiatric or mental disabilities — for example, a military veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder.” www.nytimes.com/2026/05/22/u...

Stephen Colbert wrapped up The Late Show with this joyful performance of 'Hello, Goodbye' with Sir Paul McCartney Crew and audience join them onstage, then McCartney switched the lights out at The Ed Sullivan Theater, where The Beatles performed on the same stage in 1964 Thank you Mr Colbert 👏 👏 👏

The Authors Guild has published an updated version of its AI best practices for writers, clarifying and refining its guidance in response to questions from authors navigating an evolving and often confusing landscape. #kidlit authorsguild.org/news/ag-upda...

We Are Kid Lit Collective Announces the 2026 Summer Reading List www.slj.com/story/we-are...

The study found that both the frequency with which people engage with the arts, as well as the number of different ways in which they do so, can slow the aging process. #arts www.cnn.com/2026/05/14/h...

"I am appreciating how consistency is an important thing in many aspects of life, especially with taking care of a dog." Dena Seiferling #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2026/05/12/d...

In New Zealand, a kea named Bruce is proving that disability is no match for innovation. Despite missing his upper beak, Bruce used "jousting" techniques to win 100% of his battles and become the alpha male. Researchers say his success suggests that behavioral flexibility is a key to survival.

A male Baltimore Oriole bopping around a flowering Crabapple tree.

A little ball of sunshine, a female Northern Yellow Warbler 🟡

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! To help uplift and celebrate educators, we asked @kylelukoff.bsky.social to tell us about what he admires about teachers 📚❤️ Check out Kyle's upcoming picture book, THE VICIOUS CYCLE, here: tinyurl.com/s4a8n7vv #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Breaking NEWS!! Federal judge rules DOGE illegally terminated NEH grants last year in a summary judgment in favor of plaintiffs AHA, ACLA, and MLA, and orders the restoration of 1400 terminated grants

May is Mental Health Awareness Month - take a look at our new and upcoming titles featuring characters dealing with tough topics and big emotions, perfect for SEL units, via our resource center: bit.ly/3Yf0G8v

Happy book birthday to Newbery Medalist @kaaauthor.bsky.social's Wombat Waiting! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/10/cove...

Welcome all #SCBWI members to Indiana Region's May Write In Wednesday, May 6th, 7:00 to 8:00 pm ET Link on our Upcoming Events page www.scbwi.org/regions/indi...

"Don't tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value." — Joe Biden www.gocomics.com/johndeering/...

The second Trump administration has filed a record number of shadow docket applications and has won 80 percent of the time. In the vast majority of these rulings, the Court has provided little or no reasoning for its decision. #TruthMatters

When inspiration feels distant, a playful prompt can often reopen the door. #kidlit emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/playful...

Across the country, some 50 bald eagle nests fitted with cameras broadcast up-close views of raptor family life. Every spring, as eggs hatch and eaglets grow, these cameras rake in millions of views. n.pr/425Oh8F

What makes an author-editor relationship work? Senior Editor Grace Kendall and Author Tina Cho talk through their relationship and path to publishing THE PRINCESS AND THE GRAIN OF RICE. www.scbwi.org/events/the-a...

Breaking: Trump has fired the membership of the National Science Board, which is oversees NSF. I have confirmed separately with multiple now-former members of NSB.

Happy birthday to the Library of Congress! President John Adams signed legislation 226 years ago today-Apr. 24, 1800-appropriating $5,000 to purchase “such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress.” Image: modern reading room in Library of Congress’s Thomas Jefferson Building. LOC photo.

"Poetry feels like the natural choice because it is raw and real, immediate and intimate, and visceral and true." #kidlit www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Ready... Set... Take Action for Libraries! To celebrate #TakeActionForLibrariesDay, we're making our voices heard in Congress. Join us by telling your House Rep to OPPOSE censorship legislation like HR 7661 & PROTECT the right to read. Take action: www.ala.org/conferencese... #NationalLibraryWeek

A little background on who the Southern Poverty Law Center is and what kind of work they’ve been doing for decades makes it clear that DOJ’s indictment (which is of the center, not of any individuals) is vindictive & malicious, an attack on civil rights work itself. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

In honor of Earth Day and National Poetry Month, we spoke with the creators of three picture books highlighting poet and nature enthusiast Mary Oliver about adapting the poet’s work for children buff.ly/5Lk2Z0H

Recycling, Revising, and Rethinking While revising, I worked on adding more alliteration, and I played around with stanza breaks and formatting. www.teachingauthors.com/2026/04/recy...

There was a time when the president inspired pride instead of exhaustion. I miss that more than I can say.

Stewart Copeland, acclaimed drummer for The Police, teams up with naturalist Martyn Stewart for a pioneering album featuring laughing hyenas, Asian owls, and howler monkeys. 60 Minutes, Sunday.

Illegal logging. Mining. Drug trafficking. Deforestation. How do journalists connect the dots? Mongabay’s webinar How to Cover Nature Crime brings together Daniela Quintero Díaz (@mongabaylatam.bsky.social) and Richaldo Hariandja (@mongabayid.bsky.social). 📅 May 5, 2026 Learn more and register! 👇️

We do a final dive into books being released in the earlier part of 2026. Pluck out your favs! Books from @pajamapress.bsky.social, @postwavebooks.bsky.social, @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social c/o @pubspotlight.bsky.social #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/04/17/p...

THE SENATE IS VOTING ON THE BOUNDARY WATERS RIGHT NOW! Tonight, while most people are watching TV or putting their kids to bed, the U.S. Senate is taking a vote that could permanently end protections for one of the most beloved wilderness areas in America.