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Lydia Lukidis

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Lydia Lukidis is an award-winning author of 50+ trade and educational books for children. Her titles include UP, UP HIGH: The Secret Poetry of Earth's Atmosphere (Capstone, 2025), DANCING THROUGH SPACE: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights (Albert Whitman, 2024), and DEEP, DEEP, DOWN: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench (Capstone, 2023) which was a Crystal Kite winner for the Canada and North America division, Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Honor, a Cybils Award nominee, and winner of the Dogwood Readers Award. A science enthusiast from a young age, Lydia now incorporates her studies in science and her everlasting curiosity into her books.

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	Deep, Deep Down: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench 4.63 avg rating — 200 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dancing through Space: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights by Lydia Lukidis (Goodreads Author), Sawyer Cloud (Illustrator) 4.55 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2024 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Up, Up High: The Secret Poetry of Earth's Atmosphere by Lydia Lukidis (Goodreads Author), Katie Rewse (illustrator) 4.78 avg rating — 58 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog (Volume 1) by Lydia Lukidis (Goodreads Author), Tara J. Hannon (artist) 4.71 avg rating — 28 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Bears Allowed 4.43 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hiding from the Nazis in Plain Sight: A Graphic Novel Biography of Zhanna and Frina Arshanskaya by Lydia Lukidis (Goodreads Author), Aleksandar Sotirovski (Illustrator) 4.25 avg rating — 16 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bats!: Mysterious and Misunderstood Mammals 4.06 avg rating — 16 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Broken Bees' Nest: Beekeeping by Lydia Lukidis (Goodreads Author), André Ceolin (Illustrations) 4.23 avg rating — 13 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hel Vs. Persephone: Fight for the Underworld 3.90 avg rating — 10 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gerbs in the House: The Dilly Dally Bedtime Routine 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Hello world!! Welcome to my kidlit blog, Blissfully Bookish. And oh boy, today is an exciting day. I have a mentor when it comes to writing lyrical STEM, and one day, I emailed her. Imagine my joy when I realized not only is she open to discussing kidlit issues with unwavering honesty, but she’s also […]

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Lydia Lukidis rated a book it was amazing Story Power! by Stephanie M. Wildman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Story Power! brings together siblings Flor, Roberto, and big brother Luis in a warm, creative adventure that celebrates the magic of storytelling. When the twins are bored, Luis inspires them to craft a story for their Abuelito — and readers get draw ...more
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Lydia Lukidis rated a book it was amazing Radiant Ramadan (An Our Neighborhood Series Board Book for Toddlers Celebrating Islam) by Marzieh Abbas (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Radiant Ramadan is a warm and joyful board book that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the sights, sounds, and traditions of Ramadan. Through bright illustrations and simple, celebratory text, it highlights family, community, and togetherness, ...more
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Lydia Lukidis rated a book it was amazing The Tree That Was a World by Yorick Goldewijk	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The Tree That Was a World is a beautifully poetic book full of short vignettes set in and around a magical tree. Yorick Goldewijk weaves gentle, thought-provoking tales that touch on identity, purpose, and connection. Though contemplative in tone, th ...more
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Lydia Lukidis rated a book it was amazing The World Entire: A True Story of an Extraordinary World War II Rescue by Elizabeth Brown (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This compelling picture book tells the true story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat who, in 1940, defied his government's orders to grant visas to thousands of refugees fleeing Nazi‑occupied France. Over 23 days, Mendes issued visas ...more
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Lydia Lukidis rated a book it was amazing Dexter: The Stand Up Dog by Bonnie Kelso (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A touching, true-story picture book about Dexter, a rescue Brittany Spaniel who after a terrible accident learns to walk on just his two hind legs. What starts as something heartbreaking becomes one of courage, hard work, and sweetness—Dexter’s journ ...more
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Lydia Lukidis rated a book it was amazing How to Hatch a Writer by Kari Ann Gonzalez (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A clever, lively picture book that teaches burgeoning writers the building blocks of writing—letters, words, sentences—using a barnyard of hilarious chickens and the mischievous Goldi-fox. The humor keeps things light, the illustrations are bright an ...more
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Lydia Lukidis rated a book it was amazing When Santa Wrote Back! by Nathan Christopher (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A fun, festive picture-book that plays out through letters between a boy named Jake and Santa. Jake’s gift list gets more and more absurd, Santa pushes back, and eventually Jake becomes Santa himself — which makes him see how much more joyful giving ...more
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Lydia Lukidis rated a book it was amazing The Festival of Lights: A lift-the-flap Diwali Celebration (Lift-The-Flap Celebrations) by Namita Moolani Mehra (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The book follows Diya, a young girl whose family has recently moved away from India. Diya is both excited and a little anxious: she’s about to travel back to India to spend Diwali (the Festival of Lights) with her beloved Nani (grandmother), whom she ...more
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Lydia Lukidis rated a book it was amazing Squirrels Scamper (Outside Our Window Board Books) by Mélina Mangal (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A fun, active book that gets kids moving like the squirrels they see! The story captures the energy of autumn and outdoor play. Beautiful artwork and simple text make it engaging for toddlers. Perfect for families who love nature and adventure!
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Lydia Lukidis rated a book it was amazing Trees Stand Tall (Outside Our Window Board Books) by Mélina Mangal (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A gentle, calming story that compares growing kids to strong, swaying trees. The language is soothing and the pictures are gorgeous. Great for teaching mindfulness and resilience in a way little ones understand. A must-have for any nature-loving fami ...more
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