Busy back-to-school days! Eager children! Engaging teachers! Enjoy a new book! #ReadYourWorld #KidLit #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackDoctors #BlackHistory #kidlitchat #DhildrensBooks #picturebooks #childrensbooks #blueslipmedia @simonkids.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #simon&schusterkids

Thank you toDr. Koco Eaton, Vivien's Thomas' nephew, for sharing these kind words about A DOCTOR AT HEART; THE GROUNDBREAKING STORY OF SCIENTIST AND EDUCATOR VIVIEN THOMAS.@librariansofinstagram @blackhistory @africanarchives @bluebabysyndrome @unsunghero @weneeddiversebooks @tetralogyoffallot

Thank you, Bonnie Hearn Hill, for sharing A DOCTOR AT HEART THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND EDUCATOR VIVIEN THOMAS on GREAT DAY BOOKCLUB on FOX26. @joanschoettler.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #kidlit@blueslipmedia.bsky.social #simonkids.bksy.social#beachlanebooks.bksy.social

Vivien's work as a scientist in cardiovascular surgery and his dedication to educating young surgeons are areas I chose to focus on and to share with children in A DOCTOR AT HEART. #blackdoctors #blackhistory #BlackHistoryMonth #medicalmilestone #Blueslipsmedia #SimonKids #weneeddiversebooks

A DOCTOR AT HEART, THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS @joanschoettler and @steffiWalthall is available at Basset Memorial Library in Wawona in Yosemite National Park.@simonkids.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @kidlit411.bsky.social

"Word of the successful operation, a heart surgery on a child, spread throughout the world. Parents traveled, without appointments, arriving with sick children in wheelchairs and in their arms." A DOCTOR AT HEART;THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS @simonkids

Gorgeous plants showcasing their vibrant colors caught my eye on a recent trip to Roger's Gardens in Corona Del Mar. #summerblooms #californianurseries @ucmastergardeners.bsky.social #redblossoms

"...Joan Schoettler shares Thomas’ story, showing readers how to work hard for their dreams, to take pride in their work, to give 100%, and most importantly, to be humble." Thank you Staci Gorkow at Sincerely Stacie! @simonkids @librarians @weneeddiversebooks @picturebooks @picturebookbiographies

Who was Vivien Thomas? Pioneering medical researcher? Expert on “blue baby”syndrome? Surgical technician? Read more about this amazing Black man who only had a high school diploma.@ala-booklist.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @scbwisocal.bsky.social

Look what I found at the Chicago Public Library! It will soon be in every branch. Vivien Thomas was a pioneer in cardiac research, partnered in developing the Blalock-Thomas-Tassig shunt, and taught future cardiologists. @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social

Thank you Booklist for sharing A Doctor at Heart: The Story of Groundbreaking Scientist and Teacher Vivien Thomas. @simonkids.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social #bookstagram.bsky.social #kidlit411.bsky.social #librariansofbsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #bluebabysyndrome.bsky.social

Vivien Thomas, an unsung hero without a college degree, pioneered in cardiac surgery and taught future leaders of cardiac surgery . #booknerd @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social @kidlit411.bsky.social #blueslipsocial @simonkidsuk.bsky.social #bookstagram #librariansofinstagram

Who had only a high school diploma, but played a major role in developing what is now called the Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt and taught operative techniques to prominent cardiac surgeons? VIVIEN THOMAS! @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @slj.com

A few favorites at the Getty Museum garden! #gettymuseum #californiagardens #garden #naturelovers #gardeninglife #gardeninspiration

Meet Vivien Thomas in A DOCTOR AT HEART:THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND EDUCATOR VIVIEN THOMAS! He was instrumental in developing the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt to treat "blue baby" syndrome and taught a generation of cardiac surgeons. @simonkids.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social

Thank you John Masiulionis @PR From the Heart for highlighting A DOCTOR AT HEART: THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS! @mychal3ts.bsky.social @booksofwonder.bsky.social @slj.com @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @kidlit411.bsky.social

Do you want to read about art, Ruth Asawa, and Korean bojagi?Read these books to step into Asawa's story and Korean culture. @bojagi.bsky.social @deyoungmuseum.bsky.social @geolibrarian.bsky.social@slj.com @kidlit411.bsky.social #biography @leeandlow.bsky.social @kidlitart.bsky.social

A DOCTOR AT HEART:THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS' story is capturing readers of all ages. Vivien Thomas played a major role in developing the Blalock-Thomas-Taussig shunt for "blue baby' syndrome. @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @beachlane.bsky.social #librarians #kidlit

Thank you to Petunia's Place for sharing their space for a book launch for A DOCTOR AT HEART: THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS! @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social @fresnolibrary.bsky.social @booksforkids.bsky.social

Come join us for a celebration of A DOCTOR AT HEART at Petunia's Place! The story of Vivien Thomas, pioneer in cardiac surgery and teacher of future famous cardiac surgeons, will be shared! #BeachLaneBooks #vivienthomas #pediatriccardiacsurgery #ADoctoratHeart #weneeddiversebooks

Happy Book Birthday to A DOCTOR AT HEART: THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS! Thank you Beach Lane Books and Steffi Walthall! #BookBirthday #NewRelese #kidlit #RaisingReaders

Kirkus Review: "A sympathetic profile of an achiever well worth knowing better." Treat yourself to A DOCTOR AT HEART:THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND EDUCATOR VIVIEN THOMAS at your favorite book store.! @simonandschuster.bsky.social @kidlit411.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social

Tomorrow A DOCTOR AT HEART: THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS is available at your favorite bookstore! #booklist #weneeddiversebooks #biographies #picturebook #biographiesforkids

Available Tuesday, May 12th, A DOCTOR AT HEART, THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND DOCTOR VIVIEN THOMAS! A surgical technician who helped develop the surgical procedure to correct "blue baby" syndrome is celebrated in this picture book! #biography #NonFictionBooks #BioForKids #ReadYourWorld

Vivien Thomas kept his vision on his goal, and, while he never attended college, Vivien went on to become a pioneer in cardiac surgery and to teach future cardiac surgeons. @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @childrensbookshelf.bsky.social

A DOCTOR AT HEART: THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS arrives Tuesday, May 12. "Parents traveled without appointments, arriving with sick children in wheelchairs or in their arms." @unsunghero.bsky.social @beachlane.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #ALA

The book launch for A DOCTOR AT HEART:THE STORY OF GROUNDBREAKING SCIENTIST AND TEACHER VIVIEN THOMAS is coming soon! Preorder your copy now at your favorite book store!@weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @beachlane.bsky.social @blueslipmedia.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social @usbby.bsky.social

A DOCTOR AT HEART will be available soon! Please join us for the book launch! @kidlit @kidlit411 @pertunia'splacebooks @blue_slip_social @simonandschuster @beachlanebooks @steffiwalthall

Celebrate WORLD BOOK DAY! Children all around the world read. Adults do too! Thank you to librarians everywhere and to all people who support literacy! @scbwi @ala @iibby @usbby @kidlit @worldlit

Enjoy three amazing Armenian picture books to read during Armenian Heritage Month and throughout the year!! @astridkamalyan @leilaboukarim @rebeccamooradian @chroniclebooks @antheneumbooks @charlesbridgebooks @armenianheritage @armenianculture