Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 1d

@engagereaders.bsky.social Congrats, Lisa, on receiving an Honors distinction in the Middle Grade/YA category from Massachusetts Center for the Book.

1

Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 2d

My pleasure. Your books are amazing! #amwriting

1

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

Linda E. Marshall @lindaemarshall.bsky.social · 3d

WOW! Huge thanks to Carol Gordon Ekster and the @writersrumpus.bsky.social an amazing interview. Love, love, LOVE this interview! So grateful to stay connected to friends met along the paths writerly journeys take. Thank you, Carol!

1 1 1

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

Melissa Stewart @mstewartscience.bsky.social · 15d

It's almost @wearealsc.bsky.social Mock Sibert time.
These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list.
@epartridge.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social
@mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social
@juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky

3 8 18

Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 8d

Sorry. I just redid the ones that I tagged you in.

Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 8d

You mean don't write it to @dvpit....???

1

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

Dara Henry @darahenrywrites.bsky.social · 19d

It was such an honor and pleasure to be interviewed by @deborahkalb.bsky.social 💗🥰 ⬇️

Deborah Kalb @deborahkalb.bsky.social · 20d

Q&A with Dara Henry about her new children's board book, MAZEL TOV, BABY!
tinyurl.com/34z7frtf
@darahenrywrites.bsky.social

1 3 7

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 10d

Today we are discussing our fourth abecedarian picture book on the @fuse8nkate.bsky.social podcast and our second Gorey. This is a "cult classic" picture book, best beloved by older children who read it and felt like they were getting away with something. 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/06/f...

Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey

Today we are discussing our fourth abecedarian picture book on the podcast and our second Gorey. This is a

afuse8production.slj.com

2 18

Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 10d

Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall @lindaemarshall.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...

Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall

Linda for KWE Carol Gordon Ekster: Linda and I first connected at Jane Yolen’s Picture book boot camp about ten years ago, but have continued to cross paths across the world of children&#8217…

writersrumpus.com

3

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

Hilary Elizabeth Margitich @hilarymargitich.bsky.social · 14d

Wonderful @writersrumpus.bsky.social interview of children’s nonfiction author Linda Elovitz Marshall by fellow kidlit author @cekster.bsky.social 🫶 #kidlit

writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...

Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall

Linda for KWE Carol Gordon Ekster: Linda and I first connected at Jane Yolen’s Picture book boot camp about ten years ago, but have continued to cross paths across the world of children&#8217…

writersrumpus.com

1 4

Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 10d

We Have Each Other- beautiful story of libraries, compassion, and fighting terror and hate. #kidlit open.substack.com/pub/sarahsas...

We Have Each Other

This is how to fight terror and hate. This is our strength, as humans, as Jews, as seekers of all that is mysterious, harmonious and beautiful in this world.

open.substack.com

1

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

Children's B🎃🎃kshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 15d

New book deals for @daveszalay.bsky.social @gianferrari-m.bsky.social @robin-gow-poet.bsky.social + more buff.ly/xpykFFv

1 2 4

Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 15d

EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.

www.everylibrary.org/i_believe_in... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

I Believe in Libraries.

EveryLibrary's Executive Director, John Chrastka, discusses why he believes in libraries.

www.everylibrary.org

2

Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 16d

Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall @lindaemarshall.bsky.social writersrumpus.com/2025/09/30/i...

Interview with the amazing #kidlit author, Linda Elovitz Marshall

Linda for KWE Carol Gordon Ekster: Linda and I first connected at Jane Yolen’s Picture book boot camp about ten years ago, but have continued to cross paths across the world of children&#8217…

writersrumpus.com

1 3

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 17d

Anti-book ban bills passed by various states only matter as much as they're enforced and also this book isn't racist.

www.valleynewslive.com/2025/09/25/m...

Moorhead Area Public Schools pulling and reviewing library book some suggest is racist

Lunak said the book was on a list of popular novels recommended to the district by a professional group.

www.valleynewslive.com

1 3 13

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 17d

Cover Reveal: Robin and the Stick by @ebgoodale.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/09/robi...

3 7

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

Sandra Nickel 📚 @senickel.bsky.social · 17d

Come join me at the New York Historical Museum on October 12 from 11:30am-12:30am for Sunday Story Time! It's free with museum admission. www.nyhistory.org/programs/sun... #NYHistorical #TiffanyLamps #picturebookauthor #newyork @nyhistory.bsky.social

2 5

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

#DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · 18d

#preDV is tomorrow, MONDAY, September 29, 2025 from 8AM to 8PM Eastern Time!
Marginalized Creators join us to practice your pitches for #DVpit, get feedback from agented authors, give each other feedback & encouragement!
Make friends, polish your pitches & get excited for #DVpit! #writersky #booksky

#preDV
September 19th, 2025
8AM - 8PM ET

Join us for our practice event, #preDV on Bluesky!
Come with your best pitches and receive feedback from agented authors.

All participants are welcome to also give feedback and make friends during the community event before October 8th's #DVpit.

More info at dvpit.carrd.co

2 36 79

Carol Gordon Ekster @cekster.bsky.social · 19d

#kidlit #PictureBook Review: CASSINI’S MISSION by Katie Venit writersrumpus.com/2025/09/23/p...

Picture Book Review: CASSINI’S MISSION by Katie Venit

This highly recommended picture book tells the true story of one spacecraft’s unexpected search for life beyond our planet.

writersrumpus.com

2

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

KidLit Collective @kidlitcollective.bsky.social · 24d

The leaves are changing color. There’s a chill in the air. Celebrate the first day of autumn with members @ajirving.bsky.social’s DANCE LIKE A LEAF, @nrpaulson.bsky.social’s NILA’S PERFECT COAT, & @writerjolene.bsky.social’s THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT! #kidlit #booksky #firstdayoffall

3 3 9

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 24d

#writing #indieauthor #editing #novel #ian1 inventingrealityediting.com/2... inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Missing typos? Try editing old-fashioned way

When self-editing a draft of your manuscript, consider doing it the old-fashioned way: printing it out on paper.Reading text on paper will allow you to catch errors that you might not spot whe…

inventingrealityediting.com

2 5

Reposted by Carol Gordon Ekster

Edutopia @edutopia.org · 24d

Get ready to turn your students into justices, advocates, and informed citizens as they navigate real court cases! 🧑‍⚖️

Here’s how to sharpen students’ critical thinking and communication skills with moot court.

#ITeachSocialStudies #sschat