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Rosanne Kurstedt

@RLKurstedt

Author of books for teachers & kids. AND I THINK ABOUT YOU (Kids Can Press, 2022) KARATE KID (Running Press Kids, 2019) Rep'd by Liza Royce Agency

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Joined December 2009
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MAKE WAY FOR STORIES: Nurturing Creativity in Childhood laurasassitales.wordpress.co…
MAKE WAY FOR STORIES: Nurturing Creativity in Childhood

MAKE WAY FOR STORIES: Nurturing Creativity in Childhood

I spotted this sign yesterday tucked charmingly next to the walkway of a house I strolled past on my morning walk. It’s appropriately situated near the river that runs through our town and I have i…

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Very exciting.
Lydia Lukidis🏳️‍🌈 Groucho is Grouchy!! (@LydiaLukidis) profile pictureLydia Lukidis🏳️‍🌈 Groucho is Grouchy!!@LydiaLukidis1 Aug 2024
YAHOO! Celebrating the release of my book DEEP, DEEP DOWN on paperback! #kidlit #writingcommunity #STEM #amreading #amwriting #books @CapstonePub #STEM #science #educators #librarians
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Sticks vs. Stones Extension Activity: Go on a Bird Hunt rlkurstedt.wordpress.com/202… via @rlkurstedt @worthykidsbooks @PbSpree @lizaroyceagency @AgnesSaccani #birdhunt #extensionactivitiy #kidlit #friendshipbook
Sticks vs. Stones Extension Activity: Go on a Bird Hunt

Sticks vs. Stones Extension Activity: Go on a Bird Hunt

Did you know that illustrator Agnes Saccani included a blue bird on each spread? As you read Sticks vs. Stones see if you can find the bird. After reading, explain that the expression “bird’s eye v…

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Sticks vs. Stones Extension Activity: Name Writing rlkurstedt.wordpress.com/202… via @rlkurstedt @lizaroyceagency @worthykidsbooks @pbsteachers @PbSpree @AgnesSaccani #authorvisit #patterns #bookcrafts #friendshipbook #collaboration
Sticks vs. Stones Extension Activity: Name Writing

Sticks vs. Stones Extension Activity: Name Writing

In this Sticks vs. Stones Back-to-School Series post readers explore writing their name with different materials and/or shapes. Remove the jacket from the book. Look at the way the illustrator, Agn…

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Calling all teachers and parents. Check out Part II in the Sticks vs. Stones Back-to-School Series Crafts and Activities rlkurstedt.wordpress.com/202… via @rlkurstedt #crafts @worthykidsbooks @AgnesSaccani @lizaroyceagency #FriendshipForever #authorvisits #bookactivity
Sticks vs. Stones Back-to-School Series Part II: Crafts and Activities

Sticks vs. Stones Back-to-School Series Part II: Crafts and Activities

The 4th installment in the Sticks vs. Stones Back-to-School Series includes suggestions for reading with kids. Before Reading Have students look at the cover and predict what the story will be abou…

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FROM MY HEART TO YOURS: Thoughts on Life Filtered through STAINED GLASS laurasassitales.wordpress.co…
FROM MY HEART TO YOURS: Thoughts on Life Filtered through STAINED GLASS

FROM MY HEART TO YOURS: Thoughts on Life Filtered through STAINED GLASS

This week of “Christmas in July” seems the perfect opportunity to share with you the story behind this colorful mosaic that now resides on the book shelf in our family room.  My mother purchas…

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Last post in Part I of the Sticks vs. Stones Series: Engaging with Sticks vs. Stones: Event Highlights and Photos rlkurstedt.wordpress.com/202… via @rlkurstedt #authorevents #STEM #friendshipbook @lizaroyceagency @worthykidsbooks @HachetteLib @AgnesSaccani @PbSpree @HachetteKids

Engaging with Sticks vs. Stones: Event Highlights and Photos

For the final post in Part I of the Sticks vs. Stones Back-to-School Series I wanted to share a few photos to highlight some of the events. I visited schools, books stores, and attended festivals w…

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COVER REVEAL: FAITHFUL FEET by Laura Sassi and Emanuela Di Donna (WorthyKids, January 2025) laurasassitales.wordpress.co…
COVER REVEAL: FAITHFUL FEET by Laura Sassi and Emanuela Di Donna (WorthyKids, January 2025)

COVER REVEAL: FAITHFUL FEET by Laura Sassi and Emanuela Di Donna (WorthyKids, January 2025)

Squee! I have a new picture coming out soon with WorthyKids, part of Hachette Book Group.  FAITHFUL FEET is scheduled to release January 7, 2025,  which, gulp, is almost right around the corner.  A…

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Sticks vs. Stones Blog Series Post 1: Inspiring Collaboration and Conflict Resolution: An Interview with the Author rlkurstedt.wordpress.com/202… via @rlkurstedt #authorinterview #friendshipbook #bookjourney @lizaroyceagency @AgnesSaccani @worthykidsbooks @HachetteKids
Sticks vs. Stones Inspiring Collaboration and Conflict Resolution: An Interview with the Author

Sticks vs. Stones Inspiring Collaboration and Conflict Resolution: An Interview with the Author

The first post in the Sticks vs. Stones Back-to-School Series is an interview I did right before the book released. Can you tell us the inspiration behind Sticks vs. Stones? It’s sort of a confluen…

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10-post blog Series 4 Sticks vs. Stones starts today. abt the book's journey, crafts & activities, & finally ways to help kids manage friendships. rlkurstedt.wordpress.com/pag… @AgnesSaccani @HachetteBooks @worthykidsbooks @lizaroyceagency #bookjourney #authorinterview #friendshipbook
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STICKS VS. STONES: Six Extension Activities for 4-8 Year Olds (and a GIVEAWAY!!!) laurasassitales.wordpress.co… Many thanks to @LauraSassiTales 4 writing this wonderful post. I’m always amazed @ her creativity. @PbSpree @lizaroyceagency @worthykidsbooks @AgnesSaccani #friendshipbook
STICKS VS. STONES: Six Extension Activities for 4-8 Year Olds (and a GIVEAWAY!!!)

STICKS VS. STONES: Six Extension Activities for 4-8 Year Olds (and a GIVEAWAY!!!)

There’s a new picture book about friendship and building that released this year, perfect for launching us into summertime fun which, for my kids always included hours of creative play building thi…

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Can’t wait. instagram.com/stories/lauras…
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HAPPY THURSDAY: Three FUN Bookish Things laurasassitales.wordpress.co…
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I’ll be @BooksofWonder on Saturday with some amazing creators at 1:00 pm. @mikasongdraws @nanibrunini @rashinkheiriyeh Thank you @worthykidsbooks @lizaroyceagency @AgnesSaccani for making this book possible. @PbSpree #collaboration #storytime #authorvisit #friendshipbook
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GOOD NEWS: New Picture Book Deal laurasassitales.wordpress.co…
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Parenting Reminder from a FIVE YEAR OLD: Don’t Spoil a Teachable Moment (TOOTH Edition) laurasassitales.wordpress.co…
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Giveaway ends today. If you win, DM me and I’ll send you a signed book plate. @agnessecanni @worthykidsbooks @pbspree #giveaway #goodreadsgiveaway #friendshipbook
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Get your copy soon. If you win and message me- I’ll send you a signed book plate. ⁦@AgnesSaccani⁩ ⁦@worthykidsbooks⁩ ⁦@HachetteLib⁩ #schoolvisits #friendshipbook #collaboration #thepowerofand
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SPECIAL OFFER: A FREE Prayer-Themed Virtual Author Visit for the 2024 DAY OF PRAYER laurasassitales.wordpress.co…
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Book Birthday: ONE SWEET SONG viviankirkfield.com/2024/01/… via @viviankirkfield
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