#WorldPhotographyDay Enjoy!

In just 10957.266Hrs, which translates to 657435.958 minutes, which in turn is 39446157.5 seconds, which means there are 456.552748 days until #MYNEIGHBORHOOD shows up! I'll make sure to keep you posted. The ROUGH looks FANTASTIC!! Thank you @mukodiri and @penguinrandomhouse

It's #May and I'm finally bringing #FigureItOutFriday over to #bsky! For the rest of the #Fridays left in the school year, it will be #Award season!! Guessing will be at the #podium!

BIG DAY TODAY FOR JULIE!!! @sadesmith_author #JulieAndTheMangoTree outlasted 15 other #PictureBooks to take the top spot as our NEW #MARCHPICTUREBOOKMADNESS #Champion! BIG UP JULIE!! "I could listen to this story every day!" said Kindie #1 "Mangos are so good! And so are grapes!" said Kindie #2

WELL, IT'S HERE!! The #Terrific2 @sadesmith_author #JulieAndTheMangoTree vs @helainebeckerart #OdeToUnderwear!! Who will get the votes and be the 2025 #MarchPictureBookMadness RM121 Kindergarten Champion?

Which #PictureBook will join #JulieAndTheMangoTree in the #Terrific2? Will it be @helainebecker.bsky.social #OdeToUnderwear or @maxgreenfield #IDontWantToReadThisBook? Which one will the #Kindies of RM121 vote for today?

SWEET JUICY MANGO!! A @pbrisingstars.bsky.social #Mentor and #friend @sadesmith_author #JulieAndTheMangoTree is the first #PictureBook in the #Terrific2!!

It's a big day #Final4 first read! @sadesmith_author #JulieAndTheMangoTree vs @macbarnett #TheThreeBillyGoatsGruff! Which one will make it through to the #Terrific2?

Here we GO! The #Final4 #PictureBooks picked by the #kindergarteners of RM121!! Which books will make it into the #Terrific2? Will it be #OdeToUnderwear or #IDontWantTOReadThisBook or maybe #JulieAndTheMangoTree or possibly #TheThreeBillyGoatsGruff?

Which book will join #OdeToUnderwear, #IDontWantToReadThisBook and #JulieAndTheMangoTree in the #Final4? Will it be @jonklassen.bsky.social #ThreeBillyGoatsGruff or @marcuscutler.bsky.social #IDoNotEatChildren? What will the Kindergarteners of RM121 choose?

Juicy, juicy, #Mangos! It was one of the hardest ones to watch! @sadesmith #JulieAndTheMangoTree moves on to the #FinalFour! Kindies in the RM121 are loving the read-a-loud and voting power.

Today is a tough one! Two wonderful authors faceoff for a chance to get to the #Final4! Who will it be @sadesmith.bsky. #JulieAndTheMangoTree or @sylviaichen.bsky.social #TrickyChopsticks? What will happen in KindieLand? #MarchPictureBookMadness #Kidlit

Sorry, I'm a little behind (stop giggling). Wasn't in class today, but we still had our guest readers read! Second reading of our #Elite8 @maxgreenfield #IDontWantToReadThisBook vs @grubreport.bsky.social #TouchTheSky which will be the second book in the #Final4?

Here we go! First, there were 16, but now there are only 8. Soon there will be 4 and then 2 and just like that, one winner! Voted on by the #kindies in RM121!! @sylviaichen.bsky.social @marcuscutler.bsky.social @helainebecker.bsky.social @grubreport.bsky.social

After an #icestorm and just before another one showed up @marcuscutler.bsky.social #IDoNotEatChildren is the final book in the #Elite8 and did it without eating any kindergarteners in RM121! Now which book will make it to the #Final4? #kidlit #MarchMadness #Read

@jonklassen.bsky.social #TheThreeBillyGoatsGruff has made its way to the #Elite8!

Today's matchup, we've got #goats & #dinosaurs. Not a very good combo. Reading #7 of #MarchPictureBookMadness @alliston_union #Kindergarten classroom. We have @jonklassen.bsky.social #TheThreeBillyGoatsGruff vs @amedyckman.bsky.social #HowDinosaursWentExtinct Another set of authors going toe-2-toe.

With almost a full class and the sun coming out! The voting got serious and juicy and #JulieAndTheMangoTree is heading to the #Elite8!!

Today's matchup is all about FOOD!! Well Sort of. Reading #6 of #MarchPictureBookMadness in RM121 @alliston_union #Kindergarten classroom. We have #AfterTheFall vs #JulieAndTheMangoTree. Another set of authors going toe-2-toe with little listeners voting for their favourite Sweet 16 PB!

It's #TrickyChopsticks heading to the #Elite8!

Yesterday's matchup is all about a good meal!! Reading #5 of #MarchPictureBookMadness in RM121 @alliston_union #Kindergarten classroom. We have #TrickyChopsticks vs #Mina. Another set of authors going toe-2-toe with little listeners voting for their favourite Sweet 16 PB!

It was another nailbiting vote and @audreysbooksandbakes #MooHoo came out on top in regulation time!! We have our first 4 #PictureBooks in our #Elite8!

Today's matchup is FULL of #tears and #laughter!! Reading #4 of #MarchPictureBookMadness in RM121 @alliston_union #Kindergarten classroom. We have @audreysbooks.bsky.social #MooHoo vs @imjustchris01.bsky.social #IfYouLAUGHI'mStartingThisBookOver. Another set of authors going toe-2-toe!

@grubreport.bsky.social #TouchTheSky got the votes it needed to move on to the #Elite8! #kidlit #kindergartenersLoveREADALOUDS

Reading 2 of #MarchPictureBookMadness in RM121 @alliston #Kindergarten classroom. We have @lorenlong #TheYellowBus vs @grubreport.bsky.social #TouchTheSky. Two great authors going toe-2-toe with little listeners voting for their favourite Sweet 16 PB! Who will move on to the Elite 8?

Bigger #upset than #Clemson losing to #McNeese! First read, BIG UPSET!! NO 3PEAT for @bjnovak.bsky.social #TheBookWithNoPictures is dethroned by @helainebeckerart #OdeToUnderwear!! Both books had the #Kindies in stitches but in the end (pun intended) derriere was funnier than monkey robot.

In just under 3hrs our 2025 March Picture Book Madness will start! Take a look at the books that will be looking to make it to the FINAL FOUR!! Who will be crowned CHAMPION of the PICTURE BOOKS in Room 121? #MarchMadness #Libraries #Kidlit @pbrisingstars.bsky.social #Librarians #Read #Picturebooks

You're running out of time! What are you waiting for APPLY NOW! Don't be that "I wish I did." person, be the "I did apply." person! Just 3 more days left! @pbrisingstars.bsky.social is where you become part of a writing family and are connected to the writing community!

March Picture Book Madness is COMING!! Will there be a new CHAMPION or will there finally be a 3peat CHAMPION this year?? The SWEET 16, ELITE 8, FINAL FOUR and TWO TITIANS faceoff in an epic reader take-all read-a-loud.

Mic drop!!

Yesterday, I had nothing to offer. Yesterday, I was too dark to be good enough to sit at the table. Yesterday, I spoke of freedom. Today, they see it, my self-worth. Today, it's my menu they read when sitting at my table. Today, I am free, yet your mental chains try to hold me. Tomorrow...

Kenzie's Little Tree is a pleasant, endearing read-a-loud that brings to light the nature of chronic illness. Warm pastel colours bring the story to life and allowing the reader to follow Kenize's experience. A book that can be a part of your personal library or be found in your local library.

Because #AllistonUnionPS has an ALL IN #teacher #librarian @jesslongthorne.bsky.social we have great books by #afroAmeriacn & #afroCanadian #authors thinking to uplift before waiting for February. @maishawrites.bsky.social

🍦✨ Calling all aspiring picture book authors and illustrators! Join us for our Third Annual Virtual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, January 28th from 8-9:30 PM Eastern! Connect with the co-directors, meet past mentees, get insider tips on applying to the program + more! Register at pbrisingstars.com

Hello, friends (and future Rising Stars) Guess what?! Info for the 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentorship is going live on January 2, 2025. Three weeks to go! We can't wait to share more soon! #pbrisingstarsmentorship #kidlit #diversevoices #authors #illustrators #authorillustrators #picturebooks

Here's my #2024Year in #rearview video before #The2025NewYear shows up. I am so grateful for the blessings & misses that happened in 2024. Lots of downs meant more than enough ups & JEHOVAH has me BLESSED! I ask that all of you have a tremendous, safe, joyful, blessed start to 2025! #HAPPYNEWYEAR!

Tomorrow is Christmas and for the last 24 days leading up to a commercialized celebration. I've read 24 picture books from various top 50 lists. Here are my top 24 in 2024. Some might be on your list and others might not, case in point thank you @jvnla.bsky.social for the book plug!

Day 23, book 23 of 24. My top 24 of 2024 reading in 24 days before #Christmas   . #Family comes to #MyGrammiesHouse & checks out your #Library, #personal, #school, or #local. #MyGrammiesHouse is the place to be! Become a reader of books! Check out my list! Read 10 or read them all! Happy Christmas!

Day 22, book 22 of 24. My top 24 of 2024 reading in 24 days before #Christmas. A great meal and book sitting on #TheTable of your #Library, #personal, #school, or #local. #TheTable is set. Become a reader of books! Check out my list! Read 5 or read them all; it's your choice! Enjoy!

Day 21, book 21 of 24. My top 24 of 2024 reading in 24 days before Christmas. Your #reflection shows up in your #Library, #personal, #school, or #local! #HarrietsReflection can be on your shelf. Become a reader of books! Check out my list! Read 1, 2, 3 or 4 or read them all, your choice!

Oops, Day 20 was yesterday, I read book 20 of 24 of my top 24 of 2024, 24 days before Christmas. Unfortunately, not #JustLikeMillie. But my #Library, #personal, #school, or #local needs more friendship stores #JustLikeMillie! Become a reader of books! Check out my list!! Be a friend of books!

Day 19, book 19 of 24. My top 24 of 2024 reading in 24 days before Christmas. Every name has meaning a #JoyfulSong for your #Library, #personal, #school, or #local! What is your #naming story? Become a reader of books! Check out my list! Read 1 or read them all, your choice! 5books, 5days & 1 extra

Day 18, book 18 of 24. My top 24 of 2024 reading in 24 days before Christmas. Every kid wants to ride #TheYellowBus to their #Library #personal, #school, or #local! Even if it's a short ride! Become a reader of books! Check out my list! @lorenlong has a bus load of stories for you!

Day 17, book 17 of 24. My top 24 of 2024 reading in 24 days before Christmas. #MyHairIsABook can't stay on your shelf in your #Library #personal, #school, or #local! Even if you have no hair! Become a reader of books! Check out my list! @maishawrites.bsky.social about hair & its history!

Day 16, book 16 of 24. My top 24 of 2024 reading in 24 days before Christmas. #CourageEveryDay is needed in your #Library #personal, #school, or #local when looking for new books! A book creates new worlds for you to visit! Become a reader of books! Check out my list! Have the #CourageEveryDay.

Day 15, book 15 of 24. My top 24 of 2024, reading 24 books, 24 days before Christmas. It's so cold we need #Frostfire in your #Library #personal, #school, or #local! A book can take you out of this world! Become a reader of books! Get warm & cozy with a book! Check out my list! #kidlit #library

Day 14, book 14 of 24. My top 24 of 24 reading in 24 days before Christmas #WeAreDefinitelyHuman visiting your #Library #personal, #school, or #local! A book can take you out of this world! Become a reader of books! We humans definitely like books! Check out my list! Human or not.

Day 13, book 13 of 24. My top 24 of 2024 reading them 24 days before Christmas! #AStarShinesThrough at your #Library #personal, #school, or #local! Become a reader of books! Authors help & encourage us to learn, dream, & shine. Be a star when you open a book! Check out my list!

Day 12, book 12 of 24. My top 24 of 24 reading in 24 days before Christmas! #ItBearsRepeating your #Library #personal, #school, or #local are needed! Your library personal, school or local are needed. Become a reader of books! Become a reader of books! Check out my list & join the club!

Day 11, book 11 of 24. My top 24 of 2024. Reading them 24 days before Christmas! A book a day! Have you ever felt #TheSquish in your #library #personal, #school, or #local? Any book can be interesting. It just needs you! #TheSquish is on! Become a reader of books! Check out my list & join the club!