Kelly Rice Schmitt

Check out my interview snd giveaway with @lydialukidis.bsky.social !

Congratulations!!!

@krschmittwrites.bsky.social

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The #kidlit community mourned the loss of @kateywrites.bsky.social, who died suddenly last month.

@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social has a tribute to (& interview with) Katey on her blog. THE REINDEER REMAINDERS by Katey & @mariehermansson.bsky.social launches from Sourcebooks July 9th. 💙 #Skybrarian

Crystal Kite voting ends tomorrow! I’m honored to have my book I SHIP: A CONTAINER SHIP’S COLOSSAL JOURNEY as a Southeastern finalist among the work of talented friends. Vote for your faves!

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I can’t wait for 2026 when you can all meet farmer Fran and learn about how local businesses are vital for local economies. 😀 So excited and grateful to be working with Charles and the Knopf team, my editor Esther, and agent Miranda Paul.

I’m so excited to share this ✨COVER REVEAL✨ of Jam Dong’s amazing art for our book I FUEL: HOW ENERGY POWERS OUR BUSY WORLD with @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social ! Electrifying bookstores October 2024!

#ifuelbook #energyindustry #oil #alternativeenergy

Voting is open for the 2023 Undies Case Cover Awards! I’m thrilled I SHIP from @LernerBooks has been nominated in the LOOK CLOSELY category. Jam Dong did a stellar job!

Vote for your faves by Friday 12/8:

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Thank you @bandersonwriter.bsky.social for hosting me to talk about back matter!!

Behind the Scenes: “Expanding Your Book with Back Matter” by Kelly Rice Schmitt Back matter in a book serves a multitude of purposes—it's like a bonus book that can extend the journey, spark curiosity, and answer questions! If you're a person who tends to skip over back matter ...

Check out this great post from @krschmittwrites.bsky.social! Behind the Scenes: "Expanding Your Book with Back Matter" + #GIVEAWAY !!
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#STEM #shipping #Transport #boats #writingforchildren bethandersonwriter.com/2023/11/21/b... @BAndersonwriter

Book friends, vote for your favorite case covers in the Undies Awards! I'm especially partial to I SHIP by @krschmittwrites.bsky.social and Jam Dong, SENSITIVE by @saraclevinebooks.bsky.social and Mehrdokht Amini, and THE KNIGHT OF LITTLE IMPORT by Hannah Batsel!

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Thank you Jen Swanson & Science Friday for including I SHIP in their 2023 Best STEM Books for Kids list!

“Perfect for the child who has tons of questions about transportation.”

“Uniquely Intriguing peek inside the life of a container ship”

Read the full list: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sci...

I’m thrilled to be featured on Good Reads with Ronna talking about I SHIP, ill. by Jam Dong & pubbed by @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social !

Thank you Ronna for featuring me and to Shannon Anderson & @bookthreader.bsky.social for making this happen! Link in my bio!
#ishipbook #kidlit

Yay!!

Reed Hilton-Eddy! You've won an AMA or live pb critique from Kelly Rice Schmitt, author of I SHIP
Congratulations, Reed!
Thank you @krschmittwrites.bsky.social ittwrites for offering such a fabulous prize. #kidlit #reading #authors #writing

Goodreads removed the entire Childrens/Middle Grade category from their Goodreads Choice Awards. And Graphic Novel. And Poetry.

Would you mind taking a minute to vote for MG, PB, and NIV to be made their own categories for the award here?

Tip: I hear it's easier to vote from a laptop than a phone.

Check out my interview with @andrewchacket.bsky.social about I SHIP!

@krschmittwrites.bsky.social joins #TheBackstory today w/her debut, I SHIP:A CONTAINER SHIP'S COLOSSAL JOURNEY (Lerner Books, 23) w/illos by Jam Dong.

Check it out!
www.andrewhacket.com/post/the-bac...

Want to win a copy or a #PB ms critique?
Comment on the blog post to enter.

Thank you for sharing I SHIP!!

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Day 3 nature/lyrical with 2 kids reading a book

Day 2 for Social Emotional Learning with an owl reading a book

Day 1 for Friendship with a tree showing books, apples and flowers, etc for leaves

Have you checked out all the books and #giveaways on #7DaysofBooks? We're at Day 4 today, and winners are drawn Nov 2nd, so there is still time to participate and earn chances to win. skwenger.com/blog #kidlit
#authors
#educators
#edusky

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Here’s what’s happening over on X. I’ve become a Bluesky code clearing house for the #kidlit community. If you need help getting rid of your codes and want to make sure they go to kid lit people I’m happy to help.
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Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday! I'm featured on
@viviankirkfield.bsky.social 's blog today talking about I SHIP ill by Jam Dong, out now from Lerner & @carolhinz.bsky.social
Read to enter the #giveaway...a nonrhyming PB Critique OR a copy of I SHIP! viviankirkfield.com/2023/10/06/p...

Thank you so much Julie! 12x12 has been such a big part of my writing journey! :)

Thank you so much Karen!

I love this book so much :)

Kati's Tiny Messengers: Dr. Katalin Karikó and the Battle Against COVID-19 (Hardcover) | Charlotte'... From the author of the National Jewish Book Award Finalist Bartali’s Bicycle comes the story of unsung hero Katalin Karikó, the scientist whose research of mRNA led to the world-altering developmen...

Here’s how to purchase a signed copy of KATI’S TINY MESSENGERS! #NobelPrize2023 #kidlit #STEM #Science #books

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Nobel Prize in medicine won by two scientists for 'groundbreaking findings' on mRNA Covid-19 vaccine... This year’s Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their work on mRNA vaccines, a crucial tool in curtailing the spread of Covid-19.

Dr. Kariko just won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine! No matter where you fall on the vaccine front, I hope you’ll buy my book and learn more about this remarkable scientist! KATI'S TINY MESSENGERS is available for preorder and coming out THIS WEEK!!

www.cnn.com/2023/10/02/e...

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