Pat Cooley

Writer and Educator.

[Theresa Sievers @MrsSievers4]

4SE utilized Maker Space today to begin the Boston Tea Party Challenge~~create a crate that will keep your tea bag dry when placed in a tub of cold water @KomenskyLions @KomenskyPBIS #d100inspires

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

So excited. I have always wanted to go to the SCBWI LA Conference for writers. From today through Tuesday I will be attending their online SCBWI Summer Spectacular virtual event. Thank you, SCBWI, for making this happen!!! #scbwisummerspectacular

[Lin Oliver @linoliver]

#SCBWISummerspectacular kicks off Friday night, and continues August 1-4. Best line up of children's book creators ever, right in the comfort of your own home! Check us out @scbwi if you want a highlight, and who doesn't?

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

@BerwynSouth100 @RKozinEME @SarahGamradt @Mr_JGonzalez @AmyLazzeretti @ahufnus @MrsAlliWaller @JSuchyEmerson @maryhavis @BeaMaldo310 @DavidWBruno Yay, Ryan!!! Congratulations!!’

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

@BerwynSouth100 @BeaMaldo310 Congratulations!!! Best wishes in your new position.

[Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks]

Hey, teachers, librarians, & educators of all kinds! I need to find these books a new home so it’s #Giveaway time!

RT & Follow by this Sunday, 6/28 to enter for a chance to add these TEN *awesome* books to your (eventual) classroom library! #KidsNeedBooks #FunkSummerGiveaways

[Ron Howard @RealRonHoward]

45yrs ago Cheryl & I wed. Our journey’s been one of blessings & lessons experienced together & as individuals. In these heartbreaking times we’ll continue to listen & learn & hope our country will grow, unify, flourish & set a positive example 4 the world #BlackLivesMattters

[Katherine Applegate (kaaauthor.bsky.social) @kaaauthor]

Today, I'm giving away 25 copies of A HIGH FIVE FOR GLENN BURKE, by @PhilBildner. It's a great #mglit novel about coming out, self-acceptance, and baseball. 🏳️‍🌈⚾️

To enter:
1⃣ Follow Phil
2⃣ RT this tweet

I'll choose & contact random winners tomorrow, 5/31, at 2 PM PT. #giveaway

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

@BerwynSouth100 Congratulations, Joan. How blessed D100 was to have you through the years. Thank you for all you have done to help all. Your kindness will be remembered! And your smile and laugh, of course! Enjoy retirement!!!

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

@BerwynSouth100 @mariana_nicasio @SarahGamradt @1GomezKomensky @maryhavis @BeaMaldo310 @coachalacarrera Happy retirement! Congratulations. Whoooo Hoooo! Once a Komensky Lion, ALWAYS a Komensky Lion!!! Enjoy and hopefully we will all connect and celebrate as soon as it is possible.

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

@kaaauthor Thanks for the book give away opportunity. BTW - Can’t wait to read The One and Only Bob!

[Katherine Applegate (kaaauthor.bsky.social) @kaaauthor]

Giveaway! ☂️🐱🛹 I'd love to send this signed copy of #Crenshaw to a nightstand in need of a story. To enter, follow my account and RT this tweet. I'll choose a winner at random and notify them directly. Ends tomorrow, 5/17, at 2 PM PT. #mglit

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

On of my favorite childhood poems. #poeticquarantine

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

@laydenchi @leahod @Litlovegal1 @BigTimeLiteracy @MrsAdelphia @Juliasmorphs @coachalacarrera @courtneyoc13 @sarahziegler16 @MrsGorz I love the way zoom makes it possible to brainstorm and work with a team. I miss D100. Love hearing the innovative and educational initiatives at hand that you are working on. Hugs

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

Link to Mo Willems site for lunch doodling with kids. How cool is that? https://t.co/U0w7Xm14oF.

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

@sandymoller Congratulations. So happy for you.

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

@laydenchi @blayden How awesome!!!!

[Pat Cooley @pmcooley]

@mariana_nicasio How fun!

[Katherine Applegate (kaaauthor.bsky.social) @kaaauthor]

I often hear from young writers looking for advice. Here's something it took me a while to learn: I never write anything good on the first try. For me, it's all about persistence—writing something lousy, knowing it's lousy, and slowly fixing it. Writing *is* rewriting. Chins up!