Annette Whipple
@annettewhipple.bsky.social
Writer & Speaker. Baker (and burner) of cookies. Mom & wife.
Celebrates curiosity in the world and nonfiction kidlit.
https://www.annettewhipple.com/
Celebrates curiosity in the world and nonfiction kidlit.
https://www.annettewhipple.com/
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Here's very nice beetle to start off your week. It's a red turnip beetle, Entomoscelis americana. I found it above timberline on Montana's Beartooth Plateau, where as far as I can tell there are no turnips, but the beetle is the expert, not me. 🐙🌿 #BugSky
August 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Here's very nice beetle to start off your week. It's a red turnip beetle, Entomoscelis americana. I found it above timberline on Montana's Beartooth Plateau, where as far as I can tell there are no turnips, but the beetle is the expert, not me. 🐙🌿 #BugSky
Look up! Look down!
There's something to notice all around.
Enjoy the weekend!
There's something to notice all around.
Enjoy the weekend!
July 31, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Look up! Look down!
There's something to notice all around.
Enjoy the weekend!
There's something to notice all around.
Enjoy the weekend!
Did you know that in nearly 40%--almost HALF--of news stories that report "shark attacks," the shark never even touched the person? The media needs to do better.
Sharks do not infest ocean waters. It is their home.
Let's spread truth during #SharkWeek!
Sharks do not infest ocean waters. It is their home.
Let's spread truth during #SharkWeek!
July 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Did you know that in nearly 40%--almost HALF--of news stories that report "shark attacks," the shark never even touched the person? The media needs to do better.
Sharks do not infest ocean waters. It is their home.
Let's spread truth during #SharkWeek!
Sharks do not infest ocean waters. It is their home.
Let's spread truth during #SharkWeek!
My newest article for writers is about using mentor texts. New term to you? Mentor texts are a writing model to study. They seriously helped me get book deals. They can help you, too.
Learn more: www.annettewhipple.com/2026/07/how-...
Learn more: www.annettewhipple.com/2026/07/how-...
How to Use Mentor Texts As an Author
Authors use mentor texts to strengthen their writing. Learn about mentor texts and how writers use them.
www.annettewhipple.com
July 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
My newest article for writers is about using mentor texts. New term to you? Mentor texts are a writing model to study. They seriously helped me get book deals. They can help you, too.
Learn more: www.annettewhipple.com/2026/07/how-...
Learn more: www.annettewhipple.com/2026/07/how-...
My 19 yo gave me an editorial suggestion of where an em dash would work better.
Does this make me a parenting success?
Does this make me a parenting success?
Mr. Bean Winks
ALT: Mr. Bean Winks
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May 18, 2026 at 2:19 PM
My 19 yo gave me an editorial suggestion of where an em dash would work better.
Does this make me a parenting success?
Does this make me a parenting success?
If you're a kidlit author and don't charge for author visits and want to start...I wrote an article for you.
www.annettewhipple.com/2026/04/how-...
www.annettewhipple.com/2026/04/how-...
How Authors Can Charge for Events
How does an author begin charging for author events like school visits?
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April 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM
If you're a kidlit author and don't charge for author visits and want to start...I wrote an article for you.
www.annettewhipple.com/2026/04/how-...
www.annettewhipple.com/2026/04/how-...
Confession: I didn't walk or work early this morning.
Instead, I took a 7 a.m. nap followed by planting about 20 strawberry plants before sitting at my desk.
Insomnia is not my friend and the reason for early naps.
Instead, I took a 7 a.m. nap followed by planting about 20 strawberry plants before sitting at my desk.
Insomnia is not my friend and the reason for early naps.
April 15, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Confession: I didn't walk or work early this morning.
Instead, I took a 7 a.m. nap followed by planting about 20 strawberry plants before sitting at my desk.
Insomnia is not my friend and the reason for early naps.
Instead, I took a 7 a.m. nap followed by planting about 20 strawberry plants before sitting at my desk.
Insomnia is not my friend and the reason for early naps.
The #blueberryawards are here to celebrate the top nature books! These are some fabulous titles! (No, mine aren't included, but they're still fabulous!)
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The 2025 Blueberry Awards — a staff-created list from Evanston Public Library
These are the Blueberry Award Winners of 2025, great nature books for kids 3 - 10+!
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March 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The #blueberryawards are here to celebrate the top nature books! These are some fabulous titles! (No, mine aren't included, but they're still fabulous!)
evanstonlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
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Who has heard frogs this year? Or are you still waiting (like me)?
I’m in southeastern PA, but others nearby have heard them!
Page spread from my book Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs, illustrated by Juanbjuan Oliver and published by Reycraft Books.
I’m in southeastern PA, but others nearby have heard them!
Page spread from my book Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs, illustrated by Juanbjuan Oliver and published by Reycraft Books.
March 8, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Who has heard frogs this year? Or are you still waiting (like me)?
I’m in southeastern PA, but others nearby have heard them!
Page spread from my book Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs, illustrated by Juanbjuan Oliver and published by Reycraft Books.
I’m in southeastern PA, but others nearby have heard them!
Page spread from my book Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs, illustrated by Juanbjuan Oliver and published by Reycraft Books.
Follow the calls of frogs to find frog eggs--but be careful. Never touch frog eggs with lotion, sunscreen, or perfume on your hands.
🐸Learn more about frogs in RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS written by me and with humorous illustrations by Juanbjuan Oliver.
FREE comprehensive teacher guide!
🐸Learn more about frogs in RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS written by me and with humorous illustrations by Juanbjuan Oliver.
FREE comprehensive teacher guide!
February 27, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Follow the calls of frogs to find frog eggs--but be careful. Never touch frog eggs with lotion, sunscreen, or perfume on your hands.
🐸Learn more about frogs in RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS written by me and with humorous illustrations by Juanbjuan Oliver.
FREE comprehensive teacher guide!
🐸Learn more about frogs in RIBBIT! THE TRUTH ABOUT FROGS written by me and with humorous illustrations by Juanbjuan Oliver.
FREE comprehensive teacher guide!
If you want to write nonfiction for kids, you want to visit NF Fest every day in February! Sooooo much information about NF from industry's experts! AND there are articles from previous years, too! You'll learn and love it all!
(Find me in the archives!)
www.nffest.com
(Find me in the archives!)
www.nffest.com
Nonfiction Fest
www.nffest.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
If you want to write nonfiction for kids, you want to visit NF Fest every day in February! Sooooo much information about NF from industry's experts! AND there are articles from previous years, too! You'll learn and love it all!
(Find me in the archives!)
www.nffest.com
(Find me in the archives!)
www.nffest.com
I can't love this enough!
We were able to buy the rest of @annettewhipple.bsky.social’s beautiful animal books with the cash we earned during November’s bookfair! They are here, and the librarians are as excited as the kids!
#kidlit
#kidlit
January 27, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I can't love this enough!
The number of books you read isn't important. It's only important that you read.
January 1, 2026 at 9:53 PM
The number of books you read isn't important. It's only important that you read.
As 2026 approaches, I know I need to live with intention.
What are your tips (beyond put down the phone)?
What are your tips (beyond put down the phone)?
December 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
As 2026 approaches, I know I need to live with intention.
What are your tips (beyond put down the phone)?
What are your tips (beyond put down the phone)?
WOOHOO!
Betsy Bird included FLICK! THE TRUTH ABOUT LIZARDS in the 2025 Science & Nature Books for Kids!
Betsy Bird included FLICK! THE TRUTH ABOUT LIZARDS in the 2025 Science & Nature Books for Kids!
Day #25: 31 Days, 31 Lists: Science and Nature Books for Kids. Merry Christmas! How about celebrating the season with science? I mean... it's good for what ails ya. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/25/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Science & Nature Books for Kids
Merry Christmas! How about celebrating the season with science? I mean... it's good for what ails ya.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
WOOHOO!
Betsy Bird included FLICK! THE TRUTH ABOUT LIZARDS in the 2025 Science & Nature Books for Kids!
Betsy Bird included FLICK! THE TRUTH ABOUT LIZARDS in the 2025 Science & Nature Books for Kids!
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Books make such great holiday gifts for kids. Especially this beauty by @annettewhipple.bsky.social! 🦎🌲🕯️#kidlit #childrensbooks
December 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Books make such great holiday gifts for kids. Especially this beauty by @annettewhipple.bsky.social! 🦎🌲🕯️#kidlit #childrensbooks
Big congratulations to @kellycrull.bsky.social! This is so much fun!! Thank you for letting me be part of it!
The verdict is in! The winner of our #SibertSmackdown is The Black Mambas! Thank you for creating such an engaging read, Kelly Crull! This makes two years that both @kellycrull.bsky.social and @annettewhipple.bsky.social have been a part of our Smackdown.
December 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Big congratulations to @kellycrull.bsky.social! This is so much fun!! Thank you for letting me be part of it!
Have a question for me? Maybe related to writing or something else? Ask away!
November 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Have a question for me? Maybe related to writing or something else? Ask away!
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Creative, interactive book event ideas from kidlit authors: Alexandra Diaz, Stan Yan, Mary Boone, Annette Whipple, Carmela LaVigne Coyle, & Ann Suk Wang! @annsukwang.bsky.social @alexandradiazauthor.com @annettewhipple.bsky.social
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How to Attract Attention at Your Next Children's Book Event
Six authors share their creative, interactive ideas!
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November 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Creative, interactive book event ideas from kidlit authors: Alexandra Diaz, Stan Yan, Mary Boone, Annette Whipple, Carmela LaVigne Coyle, & Ann Suk Wang! @annsukwang.bsky.social @alexandradiazauthor.com @annettewhipple.bsky.social
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Some fabulous books there! So grateful Chomp is included!
📚 To celebrate National Picture Book Month, we are highlighting a few picture books by Pennsylvania authors:
📙 Unstoppable by Michael G. Long
📙 Just Ducky by @berrietr.bsky.social
📙 Chomp! The Truth About Sharks by @annettewhipple.bsky.social
📙 Wonderful You by Lisa Graff
📙 Unstoppable by Michael G. Long
📙 Just Ducky by @berrietr.bsky.social
📙 Chomp! The Truth About Sharks by @annettewhipple.bsky.social
📙 Wonderful You by Lisa Graff
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Some fabulous books there! So grateful Chomp is included!
So grateful to be included in the #SibertSmackdown!
4 years later, our #SibertSmackdown is going strong! It is important to me to incorporate different kinds of nonfiction. I brought back @annettewhipple.bsky.social's books this year because of their quality and crowd appeal. buff.ly/arCwn3h
#TLSKy
#TLSKy
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
So grateful to be included in the #SibertSmackdown!
Grateful for a relaxing weekend and looking forward to the week to come!
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Grateful for a relaxing weekend and looking forward to the week to come!
I love how you can see the full-size poster which makes FLICK! look tiny!
Want to win a nonfiction book? I'm giving another one away in my next author newsletter!
Want to win a nonfiction book? I'm giving another one away in my next author newsletter!
Thanks to @annettewhipple.bsky.social for sharing a copy of FLICK! THE TRUTH ABOUT LIZARDS with our school's readers. The Q&A format gives so much information in a reader friendly way & the photos are amazing--check out the poster found inside the dust jacket! #kidlit #TLSky #SchoolLibrary #EduSky
November 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I love how you can see the full-size poster which makes FLICK! look tiny!
Want to win a nonfiction book? I'm giving another one away in my next author newsletter!
Want to win a nonfiction book? I'm giving another one away in my next author newsletter!
I have a new book! Win a copy of FLICK! THE TRUTH ABOUT LIZARDS through my monthly newsletter!
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Lizard Book Giveaway, A Bookish Celebration, and Fall Leaves
October with Author Annette Whipple
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October 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I have a new book! Win a copy of FLICK! THE TRUTH ABOUT LIZARDS through my monthly newsletter!
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When you learn how your book makes a difference for a family....well, words are tough to come by. ❤️ Fabulous idea for family dinners!
Thanks for sharing Courtney!
@tyndalehouse.bsky.social
Thanks for sharing Courtney!
@tyndalehouse.bsky.social
One of the best things we’ve done during family dinners is read a short devotional while everyone starts the meal. It helps calm wiggly kids and full mouths are quiet ones.
This one by @annettewhipple.bsky.social is one of our favorites. Each night a different kid gets to choose the animal.
This one by @annettewhipple.bsky.social is one of our favorites. Each night a different kid gets to choose the animal.
October 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
When you learn how your book makes a difference for a family....well, words are tough to come by. ❤️ Fabulous idea for family dinners!
Thanks for sharing Courtney!
@tyndalehouse.bsky.social
Thanks for sharing Courtney!
@tyndalehouse.bsky.social