Former educator writing for children 😃 bethandersonwriter.com #SCBWI #RedFoxLiterary 1/28/25: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: KATE WARNE AND THE RACE TO SAVE ABRAHAM LINCOLN 🚂https://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mwyef6mqys2fThanks so much to stalwart children's lit blogger @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for sharing The Patriots and the Pox! 😍 [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Oct 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwyef6mqys2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mwvpnyfsws2iDon't miss this post by illustrator @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social sharing a bit of her process for THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX! And there's a GIVEAWAY!! 🥳 @kl4gm.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #edusky #edusci #ushistory #NFkids https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/10/02/americanrevolution250-behind-the-scenes-george-and-me-by-ashley-yazdani/02 Oct 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvpnyfsws2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mwlqqe7iuk2kWondering what THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX is all about? Here's the scoop from librarian Mary Lanni! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RStEveD2vPs #edusky #skybrarians @kl4gm.bsky.social #edusci @steamteambooks.bsky.social @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social28 Sep 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlqqe7iuk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mwlq4736pc2kMany thanks to @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social for digging into THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX with me on The Picture Book Buzz! @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #edusky #edusci #ushistory #americanrevolution #scicomm [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Sep 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlq4736pc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mwe3n6ykbc2yPatience is tough but can really pay off. Fascinating book topic & great post from @noranickumbooks.bsky.social! And a GIVEAWAY 🥳 for a copy of WILD MEDICINE: INVENTING WAYS TO SAVE ENDANGERED ANIMALS! 😍 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusci #edusky https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/09/25/behind-the-scenes-making-the-most-of-delays-and-detours-by-nora-nickum/25 Sep 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwe3n6ykbc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mw75hehqis2oBring on the scissors!! Yes! Writing THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX required sharp tools! Thanks to Grog Blog for the invite to share one of the challenges. @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social #edusky [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Sep 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw75hehqis2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mw4oqw3wg22zWith the official launch of THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX just 1 week away, I'm excited to share this fabulous conversation with super librarian Mary Lanni! 😍 @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #edusky #ushistory @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social https://youtu.be/w5gRudALlko?si=2s5xNpcui6vI4BP-22 Sep 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4oqw3wg22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mvvyiwhhe22a3 days left to register! Hope you'll join me as we get down to the nitty gritty with an author's battle against TMI! Here's the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKUV4EGhwiMZVqtvlHDYQs8GKLaFVh4-cvp5J7iev8P84u3A/viewform @kl4gm.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @literallylynnn.bsky.social @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social20 Sep 2026 00:57 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvvyiwhhe22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mvawj5c4s22qHere's a bit about writing THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX—a major challenge with the many interconnected impacts of smallpox in the Continental Army. And don't miss the GIVEAWAY!🥳😍📕 @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social #edusky #edusci https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/09/11/my-writing-journey-an-authors-battle-with-tmi-too-much-information-by-beth-anderson/11 Sep 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvawj5c4s22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3muzuk7yztk2tIf you're near Longmont, please join me to celebrate the release of THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX w/a trivia game, swag, and more! Can't wait to share this fascinating history, still very relevant! @steamteambooks.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #edusky #AmericanRevolution08 Sep 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzuk7yztk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mupbaac4jc2bDon't miss this super post from @heidikyates.bsky.social 😍Creative Risks: Stepping Out of The Comfort Zone" about MONSTER MANNERS A TO Z AND don't miss the GIVEAWAY! 🥳📕 @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #edusky https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/09/04/behind-the-scenes-creative-risks-stepping-out-of-the-comfort-zone-by-heidi-yates/04 Sep 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupbaac4jc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mudcuroo222uIt's LAUNCH MONTH! 🥳 And we're starting it off with an interview from Rate Your Story! We dig into writing choices, challenges, and more! @kl4gm.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social #edusky #ushistory https://www.rateyourstory.org/post/beth-anderson-explores-patriots-pox-and-america-s-first-president30 Aug 2026 21:17 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudcuroo222uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mu5sej6ymk26Terrific post from author @annmsbooks.bsky.social on her process of Mining for Heart for A QUILT OF STARS! And don't miss the GIVEAWAY🥳📕 @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #skybrarians https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/08/28/mining-for-heart-how-a-patchwork-quilt-reflects-a-patchwork-world-by-ann-mccallum-staats/28 Aug 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5sej6ymk26https://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mtmhrms2x22bToday's "Mining for Heart" post shares how @cathyso.bsky.social dug into her memories for WINTER SOLSTICE HILL, provides a peek into this special book, AND offers a GIVEAWAY! 🥳 @charlesbridge.bsky.social @vickiselvaggio.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/08/21/mining-for-heart-how-past-memories-helped-me-find-the-emotional-core-of-winter-solstice-hill-by-cathy-ogren/21 Aug 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmhrms2x22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mteuwwrug227Hellooo George! It's a REAL BOOK! Thanks to the talented team at Astra & @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social 6 weeks til THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX releases! (and arrives at your door...if you preorder 😍) @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social18 Aug 2026 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteuwwrug227https://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mt2nubbxzk27Especially 4 Educators: Celebrate All Kinds of Minds in Your Classroom by @keilavdawson.bsky.social Super post, activity, and BOOK GIVEAWAY! 🥳📕 @kl4gm.bsky.social #edusky #skybrarians #neurodiversity #poetry @jbradley.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/08/14/especially-for-educators-celebrate-all-kinds-of-minds-in-your-classroom-by-keila-dawson/14 Aug 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2nubbxzk27https://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3msisw7yqdk2t#AmericanRevolution250 This fabulous post - A Revolutionary Metaphor! by barbaracroberts.bsky.social is about the power of humility and attitude of service. Always relevant! And don't miss the opportunity to get in on the GIVEAWAY! 😍 #edusky #skybrarians https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/08/07/americanrevolution250-a-revolutionary-metaphor-by-barbara-carroll-roberts/07 Aug 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msisw7yqdk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3msdv7ind7s22If you ever wondered what came before... check out this thoughtful review by @sandybrehl.bsky.social and the book that will get kids thinking by @stacyjensen1.bsky.social and Victo Ngai! 😍 🤔 #edusky #skybrarians #history https://unpackingpicturebookpower.blogspot.com/2026/08/before-i-lived-here-journey-through-time.html?sc=1785944832526#c105803126375436669405 Aug 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdv7ind7s22https://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mrxcykyftc2nI love how Julie Rowan Zoch plants little surprises throughout her illustrations! Don't miss this terrific post about creating characters for DEBUG THIS BOOK! AND there's a GIVEAWAY! 🥳😍 @omarabedwrites.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/07/31/behind-the-scenes-creating-a-distinct-cast-of-characters-by-julie-rowan-zoch/31 Jul 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxcykyftc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mrfr3gju422iGet a peek into @lynnbbooks.bsky.social writing process! Tune + Topic =the Heartbeat of Story 😍 AND don't miss the GIVEAWAY!! 🥳🥳🥳 @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #ghosttown https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/07/24/mining-for-heart-tune-topic-the-heartbeat-of-story-by-lynn-becker/24 Jul 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfr3gju422ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mqtyhztzz22pBehind the Scenes of NIGHT: "The Power of Place to Find Story" by @darcypattison.bsky.social #edusky #skybrarian #astronomy #STEM #NFKidlit https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/07/17/behind-the-scenes-the-power-of-place-to-find-story-by-darcy-pattison/17 Jul 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtyhztzz22phttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mqcfcpjos225A puffling patrol? 😮 You bet! Check out this post from @colleenpaeff.bsky.social And don't miss getting in on the GIVEAWAY for a copy of PUFFLINGS FLY FREE! 😍 @simonkids.bsky.social #puffins #Iceland #edusky #birder #pufflingpatrol #skybrarian https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/07/10/mining-for-heart-finding-a-storys-heart-where-it-happened-and-how-to-get-there-without-leaving-home-by-colleen-paeff/10 Jul 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcfcpjos225https://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mq5oqhivf22qHuge thanks to NSDAR for honoring CLOAKED IN COURAGE w/ the Excellence in American History Children's Book Award! Huzzah! Thrilled to tell Deborah Sampson's story! @kl4gm.bsky.social @redfoxliterary.bsky.social @annelambelet.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #edusky #historymatters08 Jul 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5oqhivf22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mptltxuacs2uThank you, @ala-booklist.bsky.social! @ashleyyazdani.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #skybrarian #UShistory #Americanrevolution @kl4gm.bsky.social #georgewashington04 Jul 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mptltxuacs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mpqzyru4bk2qAuthor Gary Golio on Silence Sounds Simple and how he found a kindred spirit in #JohnCage. AND don't forget to get in on the #GIVEAWAY for a copy of SILENCE SOUNDS SIMPLE! 🥳 You just might be a kindred spirit too! #edusky #skybrarian #music https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/07/03/mining-for-heart-kindred-spirits-gary-golio-on-silence-sounds-simple/03 Jul 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqzyru4bk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mpfdo76du22nCelebrate US 250th🥳 w/ little known stories of independent thinking & revolutionary action! 😍 Special "FAMILY EDITION" SQUARE STATE BOOK CLUB Sun 7/5 4-5pm Composition Book Shop, Longmont, CO! Info: https://www.compositionshop.com/events/5562220260705 @marilynrobbins.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social29 Jun 2026 01:30 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpfdo76du22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/bandersonwriter.bsky.social/post/3mp7jv64bbc2nWe're featuring more revolutionary history!! Make it part of this 250th anniversary year in your house! 🥳❤️ Enjoy this peek into illustrator @dowphumiruk.bsky.social 's process! AND be sure to get in on the GIVEAWAY! 📕 @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @ellaschwartz.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social https://bethandersonwriter.com/2026/06/26/americanrevolution250-behind-the-scenes-illustrating-her-name-was-mary-katharine-by-dow-phumiruk/26 Jun 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:ldectj2zrox4rx6euu2ami6b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp7jv64bbc2n