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A stunning #YA #poetry collection by @ReneeWatson that I couldn’t stop highlighting quotes in. Out 2/13: amzn.to/3Mwjivb @PenguinTeen #books #library #librarian #librarians #bookrecommendations
November 6, 2023 at 1:02 AM
bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social
We have a new Young Reviewer blog post by Quade (March, 2025). www.bankstreet.edu/ccl/children... @bankstreet.edu @kokilabooks #reneewatson #ekuaholmes #bankstreet #bankstreetcbc #BankStreetCCL #kidlit
March 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
mobrowne.bsky.social
A blurb from the prolific writer & archivist: #ReneeWatson

#yahref="/hashtag/yaauthors" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#yaauthors #ya #yaauthorsofinstagram #loveisarevolution #piecesofme #chlorinesky
November 18, 2024 at 9:28 AM
earldizonwriter.bsky.social
My #RenéeWatson #ReadingChallenge #BookReviews

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#PictureBooks #MGLit #YALit #MiddleGrade #YoungAdult #AdultFiction
Renée Watson Reading Challenge
One of the writers I think of when Portland is mentioned is Renée Watson so it was bound to happen that I would want to read all her books. 2025 was that year.Below are the books I reviewed. (I may…
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January 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
booknotification.com
Congrats to #ReneeWatson for winning the Newbery Medal for her novel "All the Blues in the Sky". Read more and see who won the Newbery Honor for 2026.

Link in thread.

#books #bookwards #newbery
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January 28, 2026 at 9:31 PM
msthombookitis.bsky.social
Looking forward to my conversation with these amazing authors!

Starts at 2pm EST TODAY!

Register here: www.schoollibraryjournal.com/event/new-st...

@slj.com @katemessner.com #ReneeWatson #LeaStecher @ctcasl.bsky.social @nerdcampct.bsky.social
New Stories to Inspire, Comfort, and Enjoy!
Join three award-winning Bloomsbury authors as they showcase their new children's books and embark ona discussion on how stories—especially those told with warmth, wit, and empathy-- can help young re...
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April 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
boyntonlibrary.bsky.social
School Year Read #5 #msfoleyiscurrentlyreading #audiobooklove #bookstagram #librarylife #read #weneeddiversebooks #renéewatson #ellenhagan
September 6, 2023 at 2:48 AM
blackpageturners.bsky.social
Click to Read: amzn.to/4f2leaF (Kindle) amzn.to/3YHMHsu (Hardcover)

Release: 2/4/25
Ages: 10 to 14; Grades: 5 - 9
#AlltheBluesintheSky #RenéeWatson #JuvenileFiction #SocialThemes #Death #Grief #Bereavement #Macmillan #BloomsburyChildrensBooks #newrelease
December 6, 2024 at 12:26 AM
rebeccaupjohn.bsky.social
A gorgeous "semi-autobiographical collection of poems" by #RenéeWatson with lush and evocative illustrations by #EkuaHolmes. #BlackGirlYouAreAtlas is a celebration of culture, being a girl, and a call to action for embracing one's whole self. 📚👍🏻
the cover of Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson and Ekua Holmes shows a collage of the face of a young Black woman.
March 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
andrealathan.bsky.social
#RenéeWatson understands grief. In this beautiful new book about loss, grief, love and healing she takes us through a journey that feels like a comforting hug. All the Blues in the Sky is a must read for anyone experiencing loss. A must purchase for libraries. This book is truly amazing.
March 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
boyntonlibrary.bsky.social
School Year Read #4 #msfoleyiscurrentlyreading #audiobooklove #bookstagram #librarylife #read #weneeddiversebooks #renéewatson
September 3, 2023 at 5:10 PM
shadras.bsky.social
Started reading Renée Watson’s latest book, ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY about grief and loss for young people. I’m halfway through and haven’t cried yet, but it’s coming. Bloomsbury sent the advanced copies out with a packet of tissues! lol

Congrats on another beautiful book Renée! #reneewatson
February 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
rebeccaupjohn.bsky.social
From the gorgeous semi-autobiographical #BlackGirlYouAreAtlas by #RenéeWatson with art by #EkuaHolmes, this poem "Atlas" - for Day 14 of #NationalPoetryMonth.
Altars Every girl growing into woman needs a porch or stoop or backyard-swing or altar. Needs to learn how to be alone, how to watch, watch and wait. Needs to learn how to be in harmony with the music of her breath. Every girl growing into woman needs a teapot, a crockpot. Needs to learn how to slow down, slow down and wait. Needs to learn how to steep, how to take her time, simmer to a boil.
April 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
kwelijournal.bsky.social
🎉 Kweli's Color of Children's Literature Conference #Kweli26 continues with a FREE event OPEN TO ALL w/ RSVP!

Join us as we celebrate author Renée Watson, with new music from composer kt madison.

📩 email us at events@kwelijournal.org to save your spot!

#kidlit #bipocauthors #booksky #ReneeWatson
Image: Program invite featuring a photo of author Renée Watson. Text: 2026 Kaaeli Color of Children's Literature Conference celebrates RENÉE'S SWEET SIXTEEN! Join us in celebrating Renée Watson's 16th publishing anniversary! TUESDAY, JUNE 23RD AKWAABA | 6:30PM - 8:30PM #Kweli26 | kwelijournal.org New York Law School, VSA, NEW YORK STATE OF OPPORTUNITY. Council on the Arts, AKWAABA Bed and Breakfast Inns Image: headshot of composer kt madison. kt madison is a Detroit born, Northern Michigan raised, Brooklyn grown, and Harlem based, composer, scholar, and educator whose work moves between music, theatre, and community practice.
June 16, 2026 at 11:38 AM
blackpageturners.bsky.social
Get the Book: amzn.to/4fmjZDg (Hardcover)

Release: 11/5/24
Ages: 4 to 8; Grades: P to 3
#CicelyTyson #RenéeWatson #SherryShine #bluesky #JuvenileNonfiction #Biography #Autobiography #blacksky #PerformingArts #AmistadBooksforYoungReaders #HarperCollins #newrelease
November 22, 2024 at 3:05 AM
aycarambabookscom.bsky.social
In accessible, engaging verse and prose, this is a story of a girl's journey to heal, grow, and forgive herself. To read it is to see how many shades there are in grief, and to know that someone understands.
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#bookswelove #reneewatson #grief #friendship
May 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
ambersessoms.bsky.social
“We were born on the water…” I grew up thinking my history began with slavery. The #1619Project proves otherwise. They told @nhannahjones.bsy.social to stop.

She said absolutely not!

New episode out now!
📖 Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones & #ReneeWatson & illustrations by #NikkolasSmith
February 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
andriarosenbaum.bsky.social
A NIV won the Newbery!
Don't listen to what anyone tells you.
Middle Grades are not dead.
Kids will always be hungry
for healing, waiting
for gentle words to be
placed into hopeful hands.
#ReneeWatson #NIV #MG #Librairans
January 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM
boyntonlibrary.bsky.social
School Year Read #3 #msfoleyiscurrentlyreading #audiobooklove #bookstagram #librarylife #read #weneeddiversebooks #renéewatson
September 2, 2023 at 7:29 PM
mobrowne.bsky.social
@guidetoglo and her work with @wellreadblkgirl, Dhonielle Clark, and her work with We Need Diverse Books, @ReneeWatson and her work with I, Too Arts, @JackieWoodson Woodson, and her work with Baldwin for the Arts, or @prisonculture and her work with Project Nia.
November 18, 2024 at 10:20 PM