Thanks to author @mnewsome.bsky.social and his son, Tavin, who put ONE CAN BE, my book about @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social boxes, in an Illinois LFL.
ONE CAN BE has been added to LFLs in 26 states. 24 to go! 1/4
#onecanbe #50states #illinois #booksky #megakidlit #skybrarian
- Sweet potato pie is my JAM. I will say that banana pudding is number one.
- been smoking a brisket for the last few years and may never do turkey again everrr
- canned cranberry sauce is the pits. But homemade is life-changing.
All FACTS. 😆
Graphic for NCTE presentation: 6 small actions that can make a big difference! Sun. Nov. 23rd, 10:30-11:45 am. @jyotigopal.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social
Come close out #ncte15 with us & 6 small actions that can make a big difference!
Sun. Nov. 23rd, 10:30-11:45 am. #kidlit
@jyotigopal.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social @rajanilarocca.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social
SATURDAY AFTERNOON at the @ncte.org conference in Denver 💫
Come say Hi to me and my fellow panelists, @mcusolito.bsky.social, @mnewsome.bsky.social, and @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social!
#ncteconference2025 #nctedenver #science #booksky #teachers #kidsbooks #picturebooks #kidlit
@rajanilarocca.bsky.social @andrewchacket.bsky.social @katiemcenaney.bsky.social @jstremer.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social
Join us Saturday, October 25th, at 7 PM for Illinois Lit Live, a free virtual evening of readings from Illinois members.
Featuring @sarashacter.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social
@hannahbessross.bsky.social & JS Puller
Learn more: www.scbwi.org/regions/illi...
#SCBWI #IllinoisLitLive #KidLit
A picture book cover. The Daddy-Daughter Dance by Malcolm Newsome, illustrated by Jenin Mohammed
Happy Book Birthday to THE DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE by @mnewsome.bsky.social; illustrated by Jenin Mohammed!
Full of color, attitude, and heart, this picture book is a perfect read aloud for all the dancers, move-busters, and boogie-downers in the family! And it has a star from SLJ 🤩 bit.ly/3FFQPmo
🤣🤣 COMPLETE facts!
The. Entire. Thread. 👏🏾 👏🏾 🔥
A picture book cover. The title is The Daddy-Daughter Dance, written by Malcolm Newsome and illustrated by Jenin Mohammed. The cover depicts a smiling black man and his young daughter, who are both smartly dressed in shades of light purple and pink, dancing under the golden glow of a spotlight. The dad is crouched down with his hand extended to twirl his daughter who smiles while looking over her shoulder at him. In the background, other dads and daughter pairs can be seen dancing.
Two pages from the picture book The Daddy-Daughter Dance. Text in a white box reads: When Mona spins out of her room wearing her brand new dress, Daddy kneels and whispers, "I'm the luckiest dad ever." On the left, a little girl with a gap between her two front teeth wearing pink glasses twirls around in her new purple/pink sparkly dress. On the right, her father, dressed smartly in a purple suit, kneels down to put a pink flower corsage on her wrist.
Full of color, attitude, and heart, THE DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE is a perfect read aloud for all the dancers, move-busters, and boogie-downers in the family! Preorder it in honor of Father's Day this weekend! bit.ly/3FFQPmo
#EduSky #FathersDay @mnewsome.bsky.social
Coming soon: new projects from @carrenjao.bsky.social @mnewsome.bsky.social @aramkimart.bsky.social @yasimamura.bsky.social + more buff.ly/vdn18s9
Thank you, John!! This made me smile so big! 😁
Teaming up w/ @mnewsome.bsky.social & #NatalieRompella
at the Waukegan Public Library 6/10. Join us - program for all ages - crafts for kids, too. We'll talk about our publishing journeys + behind the scenes w/ one of our books, Q & A, too. #kidlit #PictureBooks #Waukegan
Happy World Art Day! Here's a small peek into my creative process for my upcoming picture book Will and Krill!
Available in stores on June 10th. #kidlitart #kidlit @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
Three things I hope for you and me this week:
1. That we look for and find at least one joyful moment each day.
2. That something unexpectedly phenomenonal happens.
3. That we experience even just one peaceful moment inside.
In other words, I'm sending you (and me) love. 🫶🏾
No amount of darkness can withstand even the smallest light.
📷 - Malcolm Newsome
📣 Preorder Gift Alert! 📣
Plus, isn't that book gorgeous?!
My cybersecurity brain is at full tilt right now. I have so many questions...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Check out these Fabulous 2025 Releases!
@thesusankam.bsky.social @elizabetheverett.bsky.social @hellomrsdinh.bsky.social @nadialhohn.bsky.social @nadiasalomon.bsky.social @booksbycindy.bsky.social
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In high school, a teacher would reprimand *only* me despite there being many others in class doing the same things.
When my dad and I met with her she looked us dead in the face and said:
"There are two levels of fairness."
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JUSTICE means ensuring just one level of fairness for all.
Happy Women's History Month!
Some prompts:
- What's their favorite ice cream or dessert?
- What are some positive things that brings them joy?
- The last good movie they watched or board game they played? Did they win or let their loved one win?
- What's something good they did for someone else?
#TheHumanityChallenge
Go @steenahernandez.bsky.social !!
You know you're dealing with High Art when the worst possible critique is "I didn't understand what was being said."
Remember a couple weeks ago when I proclaimed that we were about to witness a Revolution of Help and Humanity?
Did you catch when last night Kendrick Lamar stood in front of the world and said, "the revolution will be televised"?
Yeah. It's only the beginning.
The Spirit of Justice is moving.
I'm so looking forward to this!
That was the most powerful Super Bowl halftime show I've witnessed.
How to spot a helper.
A helper treats people with dignity--especially those who are traditionally overlooked, outcast, or downtrodden.
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