the US profoundly needs a children's rights movement. children are not property... they deserve opportunity and learning and autonomy and security.... and our country just does not acknowledge this

My retrospective post about my experience as an #einsteinfellows24 at the Library of Congress published today. What a year it was! A special hat tip to National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts for unknowingly helping me structure a tricky 500 words! blogs.loc.gov/teachers/202...

Wondering about our Fall 2025 picture books and nonfiction? I've got just the preview for you! With gnomes, scientists, activists, rude animals, breathtaking landscapes, and much more! youtu.be/qmylVUS_sCY?...

First day/last day as #einsteinfellows24 at the Library of Congress with @mathillustrated.bsky.social. My heart is full. More reflection to come. 💛

I’m over at Patricia Newman’s blog today, talking about how to help students improve their observation and questioning skills. Check it out and share with a teacher you know! #kidlit www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-gre...

A top staffer to Sen. Tina Smith emailed Sen. Mike Lee’s top staffers on Monday about “how much additional pain you’ve caused on an unspeakably horrific weekend” Via Sam Stein on twitter

I’m so excited to share the cover for my next book, So Rude! Animals Behaving Badly. Audience: K-3 Grownups say, “Be on your best behavior." But in the animal world, rudeness sometimes rules the day! @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @trishtoneylawrence.bsky.social

Hey @5calls.org — I’m surprised you don’t have “stand up for the Library of Congress” on your list of issues given what’s happened in the last week.

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.

DMV area friends, Linda Heyniger Olliver and I will be at Charm City Books in Baltimore on Saturday, April 19 for story time and a craft around our latest book, Wild Wonderings: Scientists and Their Questions. We'd love it if you joined us or shared! www.charmcitybooks.com/events/25301...

Presentation 2 ✔️ Had a pretty full house and great engagement. One more to go… #nstaphilly25

Good morning #NSTAPhilly25! Join me in room 204 C to talk about the nature of science, the practices of scientists, and kids books!

It's National Science Teaching Association's conference week, and many of the 2024-2025 Albert Einstein Fellows will be there to share their expertise. We'd love to see you at one or more of our sessions and posters. Will we see you in Philadelphia? #einsteinfellows24 #NSTASpring25 #Philly25

Celebrate the first day of spring and Women’s History Month by learning about some very talented naturalists and artists, thanks to primary sources from the Library of Congress. Maybe you’ll be inspired to create your own masterpieces! blogs.loc.gov/families/202...

I've been working on a fascinating project at the Library of Congress since this fall, but haven't shared much about it because I wanted to get to a place where I could tell more of the story. Finally, I can. Check out this co-authored blog post! #einsteinfellows24 blogs.loc.gov/preservation...

I'm looking forward to the NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia, PA next week! Join me at one of my sessions, or stop by the Library of Congress booth in the exhibit hall! #NSTA #einsteinfellows24

Friends, a small favor: If you've read and enjoyed one or more of my books, might you consider writing a review on any or all of the following websites: Goodreads, Amazon, NSTA, Barnes and Noble? A review doesn't have to be long -- even a sentence will do -- and is so helpful. Thanks! #kidlit

March 14. 3.14. Pi Day, Albert Einstein’s birthday, and exactly one year from the phone call that set me on this path. Had to commemorate it. Thankful for friends who share their costumes! #einsteinfellows24

Hi! We're Skype a Scientist! We're a free program that matches scientists with classrooms, scout troops, libraries, & other groups for Q&As all about science. Get matched with a scientist for a virtual conversation! We have 30+ types of scientist & match weekly. www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

I’m still with my agent @trishtoneylawrence.bsky.social, but we’re now part of the larger Aevitas Creative Management agency. Excited for a the possibilities that a change like this brings. Here’s to a new chapter! 🥂 #kidlit

I'm over on the GROG blog today (thanks @infowoman.bsky.social!) talking about Wild Wonderings and my experience (so far) as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the Library of Congress. Fun stuff!

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The #einsteinfellows24 love STEM! 💕

Book news is the best news! #kidlit @carolhinz.bsky.social @trishtoneylawrence.bsky.social

I’m excited to share that I'll be a featured author at the Ohioana Book Festival on Saturday, May 3 at the State Library of Ohio! Mark your calendars and join in the fun: panel discussions, food trucks, book signings, character mascots, story times, and a diverse range of genres!

A few scenes from #scbwiNY25. Keynotes from Erin Entrada Kelly and Sophie Blackall, an interview with Peter Brown, reconnecting with writing friends/meeting new ones, and excellent Thai and pizza were the stars of the weekend!

“Making books is a privilege so we should make good ones.” - Sophie Blackall gives an inspiring keynote at #scbwiNY25

“If you have stories that you really love, you will get through the tough parts.” Wonderful words to write by from Peter Brown. #scbwiNY25

You have until Feb. 13 to help stop the destruction of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge—one of the world’s most important migratory bird staging and wintering habitats. Urge the Interior to reject a land exchange that would permanently damage the Refuge. #Alaska

Check out the @sciencewriters.org column, "Advance Copy," to read about my latest book, Wild Wonderings! And thanks, Lynne Lamberg, for the opportunity! #kidlit www.nasw.org/member_artic...

My latest blog post for the Library of Congress’s Teaching with Prinary Sources, is now live! Learn about Ellen Swallow Richards (1842-1911), a chemist who made important strides in water quality. #EinsteinFellows24 blogs.loc.gov/teachers/202...

GenAI has polluted image search results, especially for animal pics. It’s now basically impossible to find accurate art references. Enter this: a repository of open-access, AI-free images of wild & exotic taxa. Artists creating *without AI* have blanket permission for derivative/transformative use.

“Some books get no stickers but STICK in it hearts forever.” I couldn’t love this more. Congratulations to all those authors and illustrators who were recognized today, and congratulations to all who weren’t. Your books all matter. #KidLit

One day after the White House environmental justice website went dark, please join me in welcoming the father of environmental justice to Bluesky. Yes, sociologist @drrobertbullard.bsky.social literally defined the concept in his 1990 book, Dumping in Dixie: Race, Class and Environmental Quality.

Starting January 20th, you have a chance to help with relief efforts to those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. It's an auction featuring books from some of your favorite children's book creators. More info here. #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/01/19/p...

I'm excited to learn alongside many rockstar teachers around the topic of using science notebooks! Thanks to the New Jersey Science Teachers Association for the invitation to present! Details and registration at: njsta.org/event-6003223.

Los Angeles teachers, if you lost your classroom library in the fire, I am a HS English teacher and YA author and I will get you books whenever you're ready for them. The bookish community is here for you. There is no expiration date. tinyurl.com/LAFireBookDo...

My heart is breaking for you, SoCal friends. I know so many kids will be out of school again this week due to the devastating wildfires, so I've pulled together a bunch of my virtual author visits & read-alouds. They'll be freely available for you all month. katemessner.com/read-alouds-...

IRISH! ☘️ 🏈💙💛

Jason Carter’s eulogy for his grandfather was everything a eulogy should be: personal, funny, heartwarming, inspiring. You did him proud, Jason. #JimmyCarter

Writing Win #1 for 2025: Sent a shiny new manuscript to my agent! #kidlit

2024, you’ve been a pretty great year for us. Here’s to an even better 2025! #happynewyear

Rest in peace, Jimmy Carter. Thank you for your decades of service and love to others. May we all look to your life well lived as an inspiration.

Early reviews for Wild Wonderings have been positive. 💛

Not my biggest crowd for a book launch, but getting to see my dear friend and her precious daughter made my day! Thanks to Cover to Cover Children’s Books for hosting! #kidlit

Being an author means having the audacity to believe you have something worth saying, the humility to take feedback & rewrite til you say it right, the vulnerability to put a piece of yourself into the world, & the toughness to weather the rejection that comes. - Why every author needs a therapist

🔄 Streamlining Your Classroom Library! Digital form > Paper clipboard No more checkout lines Track borrows instantly Sort by class period Monitor reading patterns Quick returns process https://buff.ly/2NwpFhc Building lifelong readers, one efficient checkout at a time 📖 #EduSky #TeacherTips

Truly, some of the best professional development I’ve ever participated in! Regardless of your grade level and subject area, the Library has resources for you and your students! blogs.loc.gov/teachers/202...

I just wrote an article on the origins of the Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running citizen science project in the world, for the Library. When I saw that @dcbirdalliance was holding their count today, I had to join in! It was a beautiful morning at Battery Kemble park and we saw 19 species!

NSTA created this great book trailer for WILD WONDERINGS, and I finally got my hands on a copy today! It’s really real! youtu.be/SmsXKCvORdY?... #kidlit