My kingdom for this readalike! #MSWL

Please send me your upmarket, cozy adult mysteries! #MSWL

I'm sorry, Aileen. It's hard. But I just read your responses - and using the money and time for travel sounds great. After some time and distance, maybe you'll decide you want to keep going, or not! My best wishes for whatever you do.

I’m reading WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL on Feb 7 at Banter Bookshop, Fremont CA.
Looking forward to meeting kids (and adults) who like stories of space, black holes, science and scientists, discovery, and satisfying stories of people who finally get the recognition they deserve!

A charming tale of pursuing a dream that features marvelous images.—Kirkus Reviews for THE FIRST GIRL ON THE STAGE, background shows interior art from the book

Congratulations, @shrurao.bsky.social and Devika Joglekar for this wonderful review from Kirkus🥳🎉

“. . . a sweet story about determination . . . Joglekar’s illustrations are phenomenal; the style is simple but the use of color shines . . . which make them seem to leap off the page.”-Kirkus Reviews

WRITING & CRITIQUE GROUP GUIDE + CRITIQUE Auction item 'WRITING & CRITIQUE GROUP GUIDE + CRITIQUE' hosted online at 32auctions.

I've donated a copy of my book THE WRITING & CRITIQUE GROUP SURVIVAL GUIDE, plus a critique of one non-rhyming picture book to #publishingforminnesota. Take a look, but make sure to browse around, too--there are so many fantastic things to bid on! #kidlit

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This one's sitting on one of the bars of the Eiffel Tower

The news is dire, but books uplift. I’m giving away these PBs and MG books- some new ARCs and some older gems.

To enter, L + RP and leave a comment for an extra entry. US only, ends 1/21.

Surreal. I use this nonfiction list every year to find mentor texts and to learn how to do nonfiction well. And now our book is on this list. Can't get over this!

What an absolute delight to be on a Betsy Bird list!

Her words about WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL have absolutely warmed my heart.

Betsy, THANK YOU! It's an honor and a delight to be on your lists and your words about WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL will keep me warm all through the winter.

Yellow background, Cynsational Books of 2025 (neon font); cover art for Words Matter: The Story of Hans and Sophie Scholl, and the White Rose Resistance by Anita Pazner, illustrated by Sophia Casson (Groundwood Books, 2025) Cynsations Team: Gayleeen Rabakukk, Suma Subramaniam, AJ Eversole, Mitu Malhotra, Gail Vannelli.

Congratulations to the Cynsational authors and illustrators of 2025! The annual Cynsational books list is complied by the Cynsations team. Books by team members or the Heartdrum imprint at HarperChildren’s, for which Cynthia Leitich Smith serves as author-curator, are not eligible for consideration.

This time of year sure is busy 😵‍💫 Even still, we needed one final small and sweet #KidLit book stack of 2025.

Picture books make the best gifts! I AM A THUNDERCLOUD is perfect for the kids (& adults) in your life who sometimes have stormy feelings 🌩️

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Thank you Amitha! This means so much to me.

2025’s Best Science Books For Kids Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year's best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life.

From black hole theory to a butterfly’s “goo” phase: Explore 11 recommended reads from kid lit experts @mahnazdar.bsky.social and @jenswanbooks.bsky.social. Plus, recommendations for picking great STEM books for youth. 🤩 📚

"One girl stepped into the spotlight . . . and started a movement..."

Enter to win a copy of @shrurao.bsky.social & Devika Joglekar's "The First Girl on Stage: Tunga Dances the Yakshagana" from Yali Books 💙📚 #Booksky

It’s going be my first time at NCTE. Honored to be on panels with other illustrious writers and educators. I’m also looking forward to meeting a whole lot of writer friends, and my editor! If you’ll be there, please say hi!

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @shrurao.bsky.social! 🎉

📚THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE: TUNGA DANCES THE YAKSHAGANA, illustrated by Devika Joglekar & published by Sambasivan&Parikh, is here!

Find it here: buff.ly/fMyqkFn

#kidlit #12x12PB

Book cover showing a young boy and a young man against a background of space and stars in blues, golds, and pink Title: WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: HOW S. CHANDRASEKHAR PREDICTED THE EXISTENCE OF BLACK HOLES. Author: Shruthi Rao; Illustrator: Srinidhi Srinivasan

Spent a few minutes in @hicklebees.bsky.social today and picked up a copy of this absolutely lovely picture book biography by @shrurao.bsky.social. Written beautifully around complex science and complex emotional paths, as clear and engaging as a PB bio should be. ❤️

Thanks for this lovely interview, Sandy!

Thank you so much Becky! Delighted to hear you liked it.

INTERVIEW with SHRUTHI RAO, Author of WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL Last week I posted a review and commentary on an important new non-fiction biographic picture book written by SHRUTHI ROA and illustrated ...

Take a moment to “:meet” @shrurao.bsky.social and learn more about her latest released:

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WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL (Not a Reference to Current Events) I had the pleasure of working (virtually) with the author of this book while we shared responsibilities on a nonfiction CYBILS AWARDS panel....

HAPPY #BOOKBIRTHDAY to @shrurao.bsky.social for this terrific new #nonficiton #picturebook #biography

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Congratulations, Shruthi Rao, on WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL! Thank you so much for sharing the release of “WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes” with us!...

Congratulations @shrurao.bsky.social !
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Illustrator with her copy

When Science Stood Still is now out in the world!!
@shrurao.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #steambooks #science

Thank you, Sheri!

WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL:
Illustrated by Srinidhi Srinivasan
Edited by Nicole Fiorica
Published by McElderry Books(S&S)

RELEASE DAY!

WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL: How S Chandrasekhar Predicted the Existence of Black Holes

This book about a brilliant scientist and his mindblowing discovery that was decades ahead of its time, is now out in the world!

The Picture Book Buzz - October 2025 Interview with STEAM Team Books Members Five fantastic STEAM Team Books authors share their inspiration and insights into their five STEM picture books releasing in October 2025.

5 fabulous @steamteambooks.bsky.social authors w/new STEM books releasing in October. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @meganclendenan.bsky.social @jenswanbooks.bsky.social @shrurao.bsky.social @carlamooney25.bsky.social @mstewartscience.bsky.social #kidlit #nonfiction 📚👍

Little Tunga dressed in made-up yakshagana costume. Text overlay: This Fall, we are celebrating the courageous women of yakshagana who stepped into the spotlight and started a movement

Front cover for The First Girl on Stage. Pre-orders at SambasivanAndParikh.com

We are excited to reveal the cover and open pre-orders for THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE by @shrurao.bsky.social and Devika Joglekar!

This gorgeous picture book is a tribute to the pioneering women of yakshagana, a traditional performance art from South India: www.sambasivanandparikh.com/products/the...