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M.O. (Mindy) Yuksel

@moyuksel

Author of picture books: πŸ“•In My Mosque πŸ“™One Wish πŸ“˜Ramadan Kareem πŸ“—Sami’s Special Gift πŸ“’The Prince of Stars www.moyuksel.com

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πŸ†• on #LitLinks! #edusky, let students model Earth's tilt w/everyday items & observe how sunlight changes, making seasonal differences tangible. Great for anyone teaching about astronomy, with references to Ulugh Beg & integrating ELA + STEM
🌐 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13067
@moyuksel.bsky.social

22.10.2025 18:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Many thanks again! ❀️

09.10.2025 14:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

❀️❀️

09.10.2025 01:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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09.10.2025 01:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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09.10.2025 01:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great pitch! Good luck!

08.10.2025 20:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hahaha! Love the voice of this character! Good luck!

08.10.2025 20:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds amazing! Good luck!

08.10.2025 20:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh, sounds like a great story! Good luck!

08.10.2025 20:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds like a fun story! Good luck!

08.10.2025 20:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

There are layers galore in this story, including inter generational relationships, grieving, loss, charity, and homelessness, in addition to the holiday, Eid al-Adha. Thanks so much for the book ❀️, Sylvia! I truly appreciate it. πŸ₯°πŸ™

08.10.2025 17:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! Thank you so much! ❀️

08.10.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Congrats to @moyuksel.bsky.social!

πŸ“š RAMADAN KAREEM was named a 2025 BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (Age 4–8).

Illustrated by @metahatem.bsky.social. Published by HarperCollins.

#kidlit #12x12PB

28.08.2025 17:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ€©πŸ“•πŸ’ I adore the layering in this #PBStudyBuddy feature, SAMI’S SPECIAL GIFT, its full-hearted arc, and all the darling art which brings this book to delightful life. A wonderful read! πŸ“šπŸ‘
#PBStudyBuddy #Kidlit #Edusky
#SamisSpecialGift @moyuksel.bsky.social #HuseyinSonmezay @charlesbridge.bsky.social

03.10.2025 17:50 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Cover of the book Where the Deer Slip Through written by Katey Howes and illustrated by Beth Krommes. The illustration shows a woodland scene at sunrise with a deer standing near a stone wall, an owl flying, rabbits resting, and various plants and trees in the foreground.

Cover of the book Where the Deer Slip Through written by Katey Howes and illustrated by Beth Krommes. The illustration shows a woodland scene at sunrise with a deer standing near a stone wall, an owl flying, rabbits resting, and various plants and trees in the foreground.

Help celebrate the legacy of @kateywrites.bsky.social by buying or borrowing the recently launched WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH, written by Katey & illustrated by Caldecott medalist Beth Krommes, w/ @simonkids.bsky.social. #KidLit

bsky.app/profile/kate...

08.07.2025 01:41 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Grateful to @bankstreet.edu and the Children’s Book Committee for this honor! Thank you! πŸ’›

@harperkids.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @kidlitsoul.bsky.social #kidlit #bestbook #award

12.06.2025 15:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just 3 days left on our Libraries are Havens campaign and we need your help! Pls share and donate at:

www.ibby.org/awards-activ...

@storysunbirds.bsky.social

29.05.2025 19:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Eid Al-Adha is almost here...June 6th!

If you're looking for a story to share with your kids about the true meaning of Eid, I hope you check out Sami’s Special Gift. 🎁

Free activities are available on my website! ❀️
www.moyuksel.com

@charlesbridge.bsky.social

29.05.2025 19:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

we would solve 100% of the world's problems if we actually paused for 5 seconds to protect children. I do love that Ms Rachel has made it clear that not wanting children to die is a pretty common sense thing.

22.05.2025 13:57 πŸ‘ 130 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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DONATE TODAY πŸ’™ The recent crisis in Gaza has left countless children with life-altering injuries, including limb loss. Beyond the physical challenges, they face deep trauma and barriers to independence. Through the...

PCRF's fund for kids like Rahaf who have lost limbs.

22.05.2025 14:34 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

THANK YOU SO MUCH Kathy!! You are the incomparable @infowoman.bsky.social and I'm so glad you're part of helping me celebrate my debut book. You're the best!

30.04.2025 16:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Had an amazing time at the Hudson Children’s Book Festival! Huge thanks to the organizers, volunteers, and every reader who showed up to celebrate stories!

@harperkids.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #books

04.05.2025 15:16 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Book That Almost Rhymed | NEA While her big brother tries to tell a more conventional adventure tale about a brave knight, little sister interrupts with creative and wild suggestions that don’t even rhyme.

THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social is the Elementary level selection @neatoday.bsky.social's April #ReadAcrossAmerica! Find out more get ideas on how to bring this hilarious read aloud into your class or library! #EduSky

24.04.2025 13:02 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Harper Collins did not sign.

So weird how being owned by Rupert Murdoch means they can't even advocate for their own survival. Libraries are a HUGE part of all publishers' bottom lines.

If you can't speak out bc it's right, speak out bc otherwise this destroys your bottom line ffs

06.04.2025 01:07 πŸ‘ 2745 πŸ” 909 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 15

Happy #SchoolLibraryMonth! So honored to celebrate with you! Thank you for all you do! πŸ™β€οΈ

06.04.2025 02:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for all you do! Our libraries are so important! πŸ™β€οΈ

06.04.2025 02:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Flood the phone lines to save library funding. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries

Flood the phone lines to save library funding. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries

Federal library funding supports programs, services, and resources at libraries in every state and territory. We need YOU to Show Up #ForOurLibraries and make your voice heard. #FundLibraries

Call Congress: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries

24.03.2025 20:01 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

We'll have more to share in the coming days. But what can you do right now? Call Congress. Call your state and local officials. Tell them exactly what's at stake if the President's order stands: the future of America's libraries.

It's time to Show Up #ForOurLibraries: bit.ly/ALA-LibraryStoryIMLS

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