LesterLaminack
@lesterlaminack.bsky.social
Author, Consultant, Professor Emeritus
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I enjoyed listening and meeting Oge Mora and Lester Laminack, two amazing authors who presented at the annual Florida Literacy Conference in Orlando in January 2025. It was so powerful to learn how everyday simple things, people, and experiences led them to write their children’s books.
February 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I enjoyed listening and meeting Oge Mora and Lester Laminack, two amazing authors who presented at the annual Florida Literacy Conference in Orlando in January 2025. It was so powerful to learn how everyday simple things, people, and experiences led them to write their children’s books.
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I’m excited to reveal the cover of my latest picture book, which has earned a Kirkus Starred Review!
⭐️ A CAT LIKE THAT ⭐️
Written by Lester L. Laminack
In stores January 7, 2025
#kirkusstarredreview #kirkusreviews #coverreveal #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart
⭐️ A CAT LIKE THAT ⭐️
Written by Lester L. Laminack
In stores January 7, 2025
#kirkusstarredreview #kirkusreviews #coverreveal #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart
October 23, 2024 at 1:27 PM
I’m excited to reveal the cover of my latest picture book, which has earned a Kirkus Starred Review!
⭐️ A CAT LIKE THAT ⭐️
Written by Lester L. Laminack
In stores January 7, 2025
#kirkusstarredreview #kirkusreviews #coverreveal #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart
⭐️ A CAT LIKE THAT ⭐️
Written by Lester L. Laminack
In stores January 7, 2025
#kirkusstarredreview #kirkusreviews #coverreveal #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart
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'What you fear as a writer is probably the area your students don't trust you to teach.'
Lester Laminack
Lester Laminack
August 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
'What you fear as a writer is probably the area your students don't trust you to teach.'
Lester Laminack
Lester Laminack
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ICYMI: Lester Laminack shares his Ferris wheel of education concept. Discover how it relates to the future of writing instruction.
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965
April 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
ICYMI: Lester Laminack shares his Ferris wheel of education concept. Discover how it relates to the future of writing instruction.
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965
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This week, we welcome Lester Laminack to the Writing Roundtable!
Our chat examines the evolving landscape of writing pedagogy and explores the future of writing education.
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965
Our chat examines the evolving landscape of writing pedagogy and explores the future of writing education.
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965
April 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This week, we welcome Lester Laminack to the Writing Roundtable!
Our chat examines the evolving landscape of writing pedagogy and explores the future of writing education.
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965
Our chat examines the evolving landscape of writing pedagogy and explores the future of writing education.
Listen to #TWTPod now! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2027003/episodes/16574965
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@painternik.bsky.social has lots of books forthcoming, but today I'm celebrating that the first one we've worked on together, A CAT LIKE THAT, is officially on shelves. Get your copy here: bookshop.org/p/books/a-ca...
January 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
@painternik.bsky.social has lots of books forthcoming, but today I'm celebrating that the first one we've worked on together, A CAT LIKE THAT, is officially on shelves. Get your copy here: bookshop.org/p/books/a-ca...
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We must create safe spaces where students can engage in critical conversations about topics that arise in literature and in life. From Reading to Make a Difference: spr.ly/63324Anno0
#readingteacher #reading #loveofreading #childrensliterature #childrensbooks
#readingteacher #reading #loveofreading #childrensliterature #childrensbooks
September 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We must create safe spaces where students can engage in critical conversations about topics that arise in literature and in life. From Reading to Make a Difference: spr.ly/63324Anno0
#readingteacher #reading #loveofreading #childrensliterature #childrensbooks
#readingteacher #reading #loveofreading #childrensliterature #childrensbooks
I look forward to being with you all.
Big news!
Our keynote speakers are here: Lester Laminack and Antero Garcia!
They’ll challenge and inspire us to build a world where the joy of literacy belongs to everyone.
Don’t miss it — 2026 WSRA Conference is where inspiration begins.
bit.ly/4gLNsZh
Our keynote speakers are here: Lester Laminack and Antero Garcia!
They’ll challenge and inspire us to build a world where the joy of literacy belongs to everyone.
Don’t miss it — 2026 WSRA Conference is where inspiration begins.
bit.ly/4gLNsZh
November 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I look forward to being with you all.
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Big news!
Our keynote speakers are here: Lester Laminack and Antero Garcia!
They’ll challenge and inspire us to build a world where the joy of literacy belongs to everyone.
Don’t miss it — 2026 WSRA Conference is where inspiration begins.
bit.ly/4gLNsZh
Our keynote speakers are here: Lester Laminack and Antero Garcia!
They’ll challenge and inspire us to build a world where the joy of literacy belongs to everyone.
Don’t miss it — 2026 WSRA Conference is where inspiration begins.
bit.ly/4gLNsZh
October 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Big news!
Our keynote speakers are here: Lester Laminack and Antero Garcia!
They’ll challenge and inspire us to build a world where the joy of literacy belongs to everyone.
Don’t miss it — 2026 WSRA Conference is where inspiration begins.
bit.ly/4gLNsZh
Our keynote speakers are here: Lester Laminack and Antero Garcia!
They’ll challenge and inspire us to build a world where the joy of literacy belongs to everyone.
Don’t miss it — 2026 WSRA Conference is where inspiration begins.
bit.ly/4gLNsZh
EDUCATOR friends:
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The Tyrolia Institute in Waco, TX 6/22-25 is FREE thanks to a generous grant. Your only obligation is transportation & hotel. Naomi Shihab Nye, Kylene Beers, Chris Crutcher, Penny Kittle, Bob Probst, Linda Rief, and me. Application is due May 5th!
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The Tyrolia Institute in Waco, TX 6/22-25 is FREE thanks to a generous grant. Your only obligation is transportation & hotel. Naomi Shihab Nye, Kylene Beers, Chris Crutcher, Penny Kittle, Bob Probst, Linda Rief, and me. Application is due May 5th!
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April 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
EDUCATOR friends:
docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...
The Tyrolia Institute in Waco, TX 6/22-25 is FREE thanks to a generous grant. Your only obligation is transportation & hotel. Naomi Shihab Nye, Kylene Beers, Chris Crutcher, Penny Kittle, Bob Probst, Linda Rief, and me. Application is due May 5th!
docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...
The Tyrolia Institute in Waco, TX 6/22-25 is FREE thanks to a generous grant. Your only obligation is transportation & hotel. Naomi Shihab Nye, Kylene Beers, Chris Crutcher, Penny Kittle, Bob Probst, Linda Rief, and me. Application is due May 5th!
Pause a moment to read this:
school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/discover/...
school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/discover/...
Improving reading across Europe: More reading! More talking! | European School Education Platform
Reading scores were down in almost every European nation that participated in the PISA 2022 tests – often by the largest margin ever. How can this trend be reversed?
school-education.ec.europa.eu
April 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Pause a moment to read this:
school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/discover/...
school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/discover/...
IMLS staff were placed on administrative leave following the Trump Administration’s Executive Order, which eliminated federal funding for libraries.
Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Statement on IMLS Staff Administrative Leave
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.
This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work. We cannot allow IMLS to be dismantled by executive action.
www.everylibrary.org
March 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
IMLS staff were placed on administrative leave following the Trump Administration’s Executive Order, which eliminated federal funding for libraries.
Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im... via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Trump fired her in retaliation for the stolen documents case.
The only problem is that she wasn't in charge of the national archives at the time!
bit.ly/3WTxJ1s via @everylibrary.bsky.social
The only problem is that she wasn't in charge of the national archives at the time!
bit.ly/3WTxJ1s via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Trump Just Fired the National Archivist!
We can expect more retaliatory attacks on our institutions throughout this administration.
bit.ly
February 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Trump fired her in retaliation for the stolen documents case.
The only problem is that she wasn't in charge of the national archives at the time!
bit.ly/3WTxJ1s via @everylibrary.bsky.social
The only problem is that she wasn't in charge of the national archives at the time!
bit.ly/3WTxJ1s via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Wow! One month out and this sassy cat is going into a second print run! Thanks for all your support
@painternik.bsky.social
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#picturebooks
#cats
@painternik.bsky.social
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#picturebooks
#cats
February 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Wow! One month out and this sassy cat is going into a second print run! Thanks for all your support
@painternik.bsky.social
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#picturebooks
#cats
@painternik.bsky.social
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#picturebooks
#cats
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Another wonderful review of
A CAT LIKE THAT
from @readbookpage.bsky.social
@lesterlaminack.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#bookpagereview #picturebookreview #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #cats
A CAT LIKE THAT
from @readbookpage.bsky.social
@lesterlaminack.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#bookpagereview #picturebookreview #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #cats
January 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Another wonderful review of
A CAT LIKE THAT
from @readbookpage.bsky.social
@lesterlaminack.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#bookpagereview #picturebookreview #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #cats
A CAT LIKE THAT
from @readbookpage.bsky.social
@lesterlaminack.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#bookpagereview #picturebookreview #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #cats
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The Florida House and Senate opened and then immediately adjourned a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis to deal with his slate of immigration bills — a rare rebuke of the GOP governor by the GOP supermajority in the legislature.
Florida lawmakers cancel special session on immigration called by DeSantis
Lawmakers say they will take up their own bills on the topic later this week.
www.sun-sentinel.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Florida House and Senate opened and then immediately adjourned a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis to deal with his slate of immigration bills — a rare rebuke of the GOP governor by the GOP supermajority in the legislature.
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Congratulations, @amedyckman.bsky.social and Mark Teague!
January 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Congratulations, @amedyckman.bsky.social and Mark Teague!
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We’ve got two Stonewall Honor Winners in the house. Immense congratulations to my clients, @joelleretener.bsky.social and @deelasheeart.bsky.social for this huge accomplishment. It’s a rare honor to work on both sides of a picture book and these two deserve this more than I can say.
January 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We’ve got two Stonewall Honor Winners in the house. Immense congratulations to my clients, @joelleretener.bsky.social and @deelasheeart.bsky.social for this huge accomplishment. It’s a rare honor to work on both sides of a picture book and these two deserve this more than I can say.
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This year’s Caldecott Honor Books are: HOME IN A LUNCHBOX by Cherry Mo; MY DADDY IS A COWBOY, illus. by CG Esperanza; NOODLES ON A BICYCLE, illus. by Gracey Zhang; and UP, UP, EVER UP, illus. by Yuko Shimizu #ALAyma
January 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This year’s Caldecott Honor Books are: HOME IN A LUNCHBOX by Cherry Mo; MY DADDY IS A COWBOY, illus. by CG Esperanza; NOODLES ON A BICYCLE, illus. by Gracey Zhang; and UP, UP, EVER UP, illus. by Yuko Shimizu #ALAyma
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Congratulations to Lynn Brunelle, recipient of this years Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal for LIFE AFTER WHALE: THE AMAZING ECOSYSTEM OF A WHALE FALL
@ksonnack.bsky.social
@ksonnack.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Congratulations to Lynn Brunelle, recipient of this years Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal for LIFE AFTER WHALE: THE AMAZING ECOSYSTEM OF A WHALE FALL
@ksonnack.bsky.social
@ksonnack.bsky.social
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I KNEW IT!!! Louder Than Hunger is a Schneider Family Book Award Honor winner! CONGRATS! #ALAYMA #TLSkyChat #KidLit
January 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I KNEW IT!!! Louder Than Hunger is a Schneider Family Book Award Honor winner! CONGRATS! #ALAYMA #TLSkyChat #KidLit
This sassy cat had her first conference appearance at the Florida Literacy Association
If you’d like a personalized autographed copy contact City Lights Bookstore in Sylva, NC.
Thanks Scholastic for your sponsorship at this event.
@painternik.bsky.social
@margaretquinlin.bsky.social
If you’d like a personalized autographed copy contact City Lights Bookstore in Sylva, NC.
Thanks Scholastic for your sponsorship at this event.
@painternik.bsky.social
@margaretquinlin.bsky.social
January 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This sassy cat had her first conference appearance at the Florida Literacy Association
If you’d like a personalized autographed copy contact City Lights Bookstore in Sylva, NC.
Thanks Scholastic for your sponsorship at this event.
@painternik.bsky.social
@margaretquinlin.bsky.social
If you’d like a personalized autographed copy contact City Lights Bookstore in Sylva, NC.
Thanks Scholastic for your sponsorship at this event.
@painternik.bsky.social
@margaretquinlin.bsky.social
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🔥 📚 NEW event with @librarianjones.com!
Register: www.bookelicious.com/events/
2-27-25 @ 7:30p EST
Join Bestselling Author Amanda Jones for a courageous conversation about "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America".
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Register: www.bookelicious.com/events/
2-27-25 @ 7:30p EST
Join Bestselling Author Amanda Jones for a courageous conversation about "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America".
@bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooks.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🔥 📚 NEW event with @librarianjones.com!
Register: www.bookelicious.com/events/
2-27-25 @ 7:30p EST
Join Bestselling Author Amanda Jones for a courageous conversation about "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America".
@bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooks.bsky.social
Register: www.bookelicious.com/events/
2-27-25 @ 7:30p EST
Join Bestselling Author Amanda Jones for a courageous conversation about "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America".
@bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooks.bsky.social
I’m in love with the art by @painternik.bsky.social in our new book
Happy Book Birthday
A CAT LIKE THAT
Written by @lesterlaminack.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#bookbirthday #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #picturebookillustration #cats #catlovers #catbook
A CAT LIKE THAT
Written by @lesterlaminack.bsky.social
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#bookbirthday #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #picturebookillustration #cats #catlovers #catbook
January 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I’m in love with the art by @painternik.bsky.social in our new book
I am honored to be included.
I added @lesterlaminack.bsky.social and @painternik.bsky.social's A Cat Like That to my 2025 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...
January 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I am honored to be included.