Q&A with M.O. Yuksel about her new children's picture book, THE PRINCE OF STARS.
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Thank you, Deborah!

I enjoyed talking about my new book, SPARK, at the @ncte.org conference in Denver 💫

A big thank you to my fellow panelists, @moyuksel.bsky.social, @mcusolito.bsky.social, @alisongreenmyers.bsky.social, and @macappiello.bsky.social 🤓

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It was such a great panel discussion!

And I’m only seeing this now bc I just signed onto my Bluesky account. Welp. 🫠

💖This week I'm giving thanks for the 2025 #LitLinks bloggers who contribute fascinating and FUN lessons that integrate #STEM + #ELA
Read their work here: www.patriciamnewman.com/blog-4/

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Grateful to you as well, Patricia! 🥰

Diverse Scholarship and the Islamic Golden Ages: A Q&A with M.O. Yuksel About The Prince of Stars I felt like doing a bit of a dive into a 2025 picture book bio that didn't get nearly enough attention last season. If you don't immediately know the name

I felt like doing a bit of a dive into a 2025 picture book bio that didn't get nearly enough attention last season with @moyuksel.bsky.social. If you don't immediately know the name "Ulugh Beg" consider this your educational platform for the day! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/18/d...

Yay, Betsy! Thanks so much for this opportunity to highlight Ulugh Beg’s story. 🥰

We had a wonderful author visit with @moyuksel.bsky.social this month! Grades K-2 learned more about Ramadan from her book Ramadan Kareem and grades 3-5 learned about astronomer Ulugh Beg from her new book The Prince of Stars! Thank you M.O Yuksel for such engaging presentations!

Thanks so much, Renee! I had an amazing time and truly enjoyed interacting with the students! 💛

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I know, it’s very challenging to write about historic figures from centuries ago. Researching Fatima al-Fihri for my book, One Wish, was really difficult but I was able to find help at a few universities. I have a blog post about my research process on my website (www.moyuksel.com)

🆕 on #LitLinks! #edusky, let students model Earth's tilt w/everyday items & observe how sunlight changes, making seasonal differences tangible. Great for anyone teaching about astronomy, with references to Ulugh Beg & integrating ELA + STEM
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Many thanks again! ❤️

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Great pitch! Good luck!

Hahaha! Love the voice of this character! Good luck!

Sounds amazing! Good luck!

Ooh, sounds like a great story! Good luck!

Sounds like a fun story! Good luck!

There are layers galore in this story, including inter generational relationships, grieving, loss, charity, and homelessness, in addition to the holiday, Eid al-Adha. Thanks so much for the book ❤️, Sylvia! I truly appreciate it. 🥰🙏

Yay! Thank you so much! ❤️

🎉 Congrats to @moyuksel.bsky.social!

📚 RAMADAN KAREEM was named a 2025 BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (Age 4–8).

Illustrated by @metahatem.bsky.social. Published by HarperCollins.

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🤩📕💝 I adore the layering in this #PBStudyBuddy feature, SAMI’S SPECIAL GIFT, its full-hearted arc, and all the darling art which brings this book to delightful life. A wonderful read! 📚👍
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Cover of the book Where the Deer Slip Through written by Katey Howes and illustrated by Beth Krommes. The illustration shows a woodland scene at sunrise with a deer standing near a stone wall, an owl flying, rabbits resting, and various plants and trees in the foreground.

Help celebrate the legacy of @kateywrites.bsky.social by buying or borrowing the recently launched WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH, written by Katey & illustrated by Caldecott medalist Beth Krommes, w/ @simonkids.bsky.social. #KidLit

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Grateful to @bankstreet.edu and the Children’s Book Committee for this honor! Thank you! 💛

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Just 3 days left on our Libraries are Havens campaign and we need your help! Pls share and donate at:

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#Eid Al-Adha is almost here...June 6th!

If you're looking for a story to share with your kids about the true meaning of Eid, I hope you check out Sami’s Special Gift. 🎁

Free activities are available on my website! ❤️
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we would solve 100% of the world's problems if we actually paused for 5 seconds to protect children. I do love that Ms Rachel has made it clear that not wanting children to die is a pretty common sense thing.