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Robin Newman

@robinnewmanbooks

I write picture books, chapter books, and more! A Sesame Street Kid at heart. Rep'd by Liza Fleissig at Liza Royce Agency.

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It blows my mind when I realize that @iamwandasykes.bsky.social's incredible reading of THE CASE OF THE MISSING CARROT CAKE has been viewed over 8 million times. And I love it when I walk into a class, store, or library and someone says, "Oh, you write the mice books!" @crestonbooks.bsky.social

03.03.2026 13:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"This charming title is a subtle primer on storytelling, introducing children to the essential building blocks of the craft" WHO'S WRITING THIS STORY?! is by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social with hilarious illustrations by Deborah Zemke www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/whos...

25.02.2026 11:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“šβœ¨Welcome 2026 KidLit TV Author Sponsor @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social! Click here to read more about Robin and her new graphic chapter book TRIAL AND ERROR starring Sawyer 🐜, the Critter Lawyer, illustrated by Deborah Zempke from @crestonbooks.bsky.social πŸ‘‰ www.kidlit.tv/KLTVSuperFan...

23.02.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Review: Trial and Error Trial and Error (Sawyer, the Critter Lawyer)byΒ Robin NewmanΒ (Goodreads Author) 5 out of 5 stars A plucky ant named Sawyer starts up her own lawyer’s office, and takes cases from animals who a…

In TRIAL AND ERROR by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social & Deborah Zemke "each chapter has a clear problem and solution, and teaches children some basics about courtroom procedure and how laws are enforced" luminouslibro.com/2026/01/30/b...

10.02.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy World Read Aloud Day! Can't wait to speak and read to students in California, Texas and New York! Woohoo! @crestonbooks.bsky.social

04.02.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Need a lawyer? Call Sawyer. 1-800-Critter-Law. @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social
#graphicnovel #graphicchapterbook #civics #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #humor

26.01.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Got a speeding ticket? Charged with jaywalking while crossing the road to get to the other side? Time to call Sawyer the Critter Lawyer at 1-800-Legal-Help.
"[A] great book about justice, clever thinking, and the smallest lawyer you'll ever meet."-- Children's Book Shelf
@crestonbooks.bsky.social

20.01.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Captain Griswold, Detective Wilcox, Bear, Woodpecker, Three Little Pigs, Big Bad Wolf, Phil, Jim, Harry, and of course, Sawyer the Critter Lawyer are all looking forward to sharing their stories with students! @crestonbooks.bsky.social

15.01.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"[A] great book about justice, clever thinking, and the smallest lawyer you'll ever meet."-- Children's Book Shelf For budding lawyers, ages 7 and up! @crestonbooks.bsky.social #middlegrade #graphicnovel

11.01.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How does Sawyer the Critter Lawyer get two squabbling squirrels to settle their dispute? Find out in TRIAL AND ERROR. Available in stores, libraries & ant hills everywhere! 2025 Northern Lights Book Award winner for graphic novels. @crestonbooks.bsky.social #middlegradebooks #middlegrade

05.01.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy New Year! This is a good year to introduce kids to the themes of justice, fairness, and right & wrong and thankfully Sawyer is on hand to help in TRIAL AND ERROR by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social & Deborah Zemke www.crestonbooks.co/_files/ugd/6...

02.01.2026 11:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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WE HAVE A WINNER!βœ¨πŸ“š Congratulations to teacher, Carrie Jones, who is the winner of our TRIAL AND ERROR Book & Swag Giveaway! We hope your students ❀️ this awesome (and super-fun) intro to the legal system by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social illus by Deborah Zemke, from @crestonbooks.bsky.social! #kidlit

11.12.2025 12:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Classroom Connections: Trial and Error by Robin Newman - Caroline Starr Rose age range: 7-11format: chapter bookRobin Newman’s website [A] great book about justice, clever thinking, and the smallest lawyer you’ll ever meet.–Children’s Bookshelf Behold! A new illustrated chapte...

Make connections in the classroom to TRIAL AND ERROR by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social carolinestarrrose.com/classroom-co...

11.12.2025 13:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Book Review: Trial and Error
Book Review: Trial and Error YouTube video by @MaryLanniReads

Trial and Error @crestonbooks.bsky.social Booth 701 #NCSS2025 youtu.be/zsxA1NCO_UQ?...

05.12.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Come see us at #NCSS2025 Booth 701 and chuckle over TRIAL AND ERROR by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social and Deborah Zemke! Law was never this fun!

05.12.2025 13:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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HUGE THANKS to the @thenorthforker @suffolktimes for including TRIAL AND ERROR on your holiday list. πŸŽπŸŒ²πŸŽ…πŸ•Ž TRIAL AND ERROR is available at @burtonsbooks in Greenport. WOOHOO! (Not pictured author doing a happy dance.) @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social

30.11.2025 15:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Classroom Connections: Trial and Error by Robin Newman - Caroline Starr Rose age range: 7-11format: chapter bookRobin Newman’s website [A] great book about justice, clever thinking, and the smallest lawyer you’ll ever meet.–Children’s Bookshelf Behold! A new illustrated chapte...

carolinestarrrose.com/classroom-co...
@crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social

21.11.2025 16:09 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What happens when the light is broken and a πŸ“crosses the road to get to the other side? Find out in TRIAL AND ERROR. Available in bookstores, libraries, chicken coops, and ant hills EVERWHERE! 🐜 βš–οΈ @crestonbooks.bsky.social #graphicnovels #middlegrade #middlegradebooks #lawyers

20.11.2025 15:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Even one small ant can make the world a better place. @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social
#lawyers #middlegrade #booksbooksbooks #graphicnovels

19.11.2025 14:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Trailer PREMIERE! TRIAL AND ERROR - KidLit TV KidLit TV is honored to PREMIERE the Book Trailer for TRIAL AND ERROR written by Robin Newman & illustrated by... Read more Β»

Interested in winning a copy of TRIAL & ERROR? Comment on the TRIAL & ERROR trailer’s premiere page @kidlittv.bsky.social and sign up for the @kidlittv.bsky.social newsletter. That's it! Link is below πŸ‘‡
www.kidlit.tv/BookTrailerP...
Good luck! 🀞
@crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social

17.11.2025 14:52 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TODAY!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!

15.11.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to win a FREE copy of TRIAL AND ERROR? Simply comment on the book trailer’s premiere page at @kidlittv.bsky.social & sign up for the @kidlittv.bsky.social newsletter. Link is below πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡
www.kidlit.tv/BookTrailerP...
Good luck! 🀞 @juliegribble.bsky.social @crestonbooks.bsky.social

14.11.2025 21:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for your aspiring lawyer & ant enthusiast, on Monday I'm popping by my favorite bookstore in San Francisco, Book Passage, to drop off swag & sign copies of TRIAL AND ERROR. Can't wait!!!! βš–οΈπŸœ @crestonbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social

13.11.2025 14:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Saturday! Please come by, grab a book (or two or three) and some uber-cool ant-as-tic, lawyerly swag! Yes, that is a thing! @crestonbooks.bsky.social

11.11.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this @crestonbooks.bsky.social #GN by the iniimitable team of @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social & Deborah Zemke

07.11.2025 15:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Interested in adding a little magic to your school's book club? Invite an author! πŸ–ŒπŸ“šNothing gives me greater joy than speaking to students about reading and writing. @crestonbooks.bsky.social @hownowbooking.bsky.social #bookclubs #schoolbookclubs

05.11.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What's Sawyer to do when her client, Mr. Piggles, complains that his twin brother and pen-mate, Oinky, is the worst kind of hog? Find out in TRIAL AND ERROR. Available in ant hills, pig pens, libraries & bookstores EVERYWHERE! #problemsolving #conflictresolution @crestonbooks.bsky.social

03.11.2025 19:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Halloween! πŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸŽƒ

31.10.2025 12:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful! Please stop by and say hello. 😍

27.10.2025 12:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Book Trailer Premiere! TRIAL AND ERROR
Book Trailer Premiere! TRIAL AND ERROR YouTube video by KidLit TV

Can a snail beat a speeding ticket? With the right lawyer, justice will be done! TRIAL AND ERROR out now cleverly and accurately written by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social and delightfully illustrated by Deborah Zemke youtu.be/Y-Ga6W0gUpE

27.10.2025 10:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0