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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 2h

I had a great time today talking about My Backyard Used to Be with a local media outlet. #kidlit

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Great idea!

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 1d

Pls consider ordering a book from your local indie bookshop *NOW* before holiday season to give store time to order title if they don't have it? This helps:

(1) support indie bkshops, (2) support human creators, (3) gets you ahead re: busy shopping time.

Psst: maybe one of my books? 🙏🏽💛 #KidLit

a cartoon of a woman hugging a book standing in front of a store that says support indie bookshops

Alt: Illustration of smiling person hugging a book. In the background is a friendly-looking bookstore with lighted windows, text on wall reads "Support Indie Bookshops."

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 9d

#bannedbookweek #freedomtoread #stopbookbans

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you, Joyce!

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you, Stacey!

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 9d

An important read.

School Library Journal @slj.com · 10d

Banned Books Week 2025 Resources to Educate, Inspire Action
www.slj.com/story/Banned...

Banned Books Week 2025 Resources to Educate, Inspire Action

These resources and ideas from ALA, Unite Against Book Bans, the National Coalition Against Censorship, and others will help plan for Banned Books Week Oct. 5-11.

www.slj.com

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 10d

So thrilled that @slj.com called my and Megan Elizabeth Baratta's picture book, My Backyard Used to Be, "a meaningful addition to school and public libraries, as well as a lovely choice for readers to take home." #kidlit

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 10d

I'm happy to be featured on @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social's blog today talking about my new PB, My Backyard Used to Be!
darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/a...

Author Interview With LYNN BALDWIN About Her New PB

Today it is my pleasure to feature an interesting and unique new picture book from author LYNN BALDWIN. Here is my review for MY BACKYARD USED TO BE: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE (PB) by Lynn Baldwin (il…

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 12d

“Every NO is a breadcrumb leading you to a YES.” @ecfeinberg.bsky.social at @SCBWIOhioNorth #kidlit

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 12d

Fantastic! Please let me know how it fits into your curriculum. There’s also a free teacher’s guide on my website if you want to take a look.

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 13d

First time seeing my book in a conference bookstore! #SCBWIOhioNorth #kidlit

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 13d

You're welcome:-) I sent you a message on Instagram as it didn't look like I could send one to you here.

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to @librarygrl2.bsky.social! Thanks to all who entered and promoted by giveaway! #kidlit

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 15d

Teachers and librarians: today is the last day to enter to win a copy of my book! #kidlit #Edusky,#SchoolLibrarian

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 20d

Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks for sharing, Jenn!

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 16d

This looks adorable! #kidlit

viviankirkfield.com/2025/09/30/h...

Happy Book Birthday: HAZEL AND MABEL: TWO HEARTS APART

It’s Tuesday, dear friends…and you know what that means! It’s time to sing Happy Birthday to a brand new book from a long-time kid lit buddy of mine, Melissa Stoller. It’s called: HAZEL AND …

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 17d

I love this analogy. #kidlit

Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · 17d

Querying too soon = like entering a baking contest with raw dough. You’ll leave with a mess and a sudden desire to throw your laptop into a lake. I wrote the checklist you actually need 👉 buff.ly/uBvGZMt

Should I Query Yet? A Brutally Honest Checklist for Writers on the Fence

So you’ve got a draft.

buff.ly

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 17d

Enter by WED!

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 20d

Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you for reposting!

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you for reposting!

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you for reposting!

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you for reposting!

Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you for reposting!

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 19d

What a fabulous book launch event at Schuler Books! My ❤️ is full! #kidlit

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Lynn Baldwin @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social · 20d

Teachers & Librarians! I am giving away one copy of my just-released PB, My Backyard Used to Be, to one U.S.-based teacher or librarian who likes & reposts this by October 1. #kidlit #Edusky #SchoolLibrarian. Themes: history, stewardship, outdoor play.

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