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@authorgracelin.bsky.social 's newest picture book about the power of community is on shelves October 6th! Pre-order your copy of THE LITTLE STONE BUDDHA today - with four starred reviews, it's one you don't want to miss out on.
September 15, 2026 at 4:16 PM
@authorgracelin.bsky.social 's newest picture book about the power of community is on shelves October 6th! Pre-order your copy of THE LITTLE STONE BUDDHA today - with four starred reviews, it's one you don't want to miss out on.
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Migration, whether it's by humans or insects, is the subject of today's book. We dive, and dive deeply, into its origins and the choices its creators made along the way with creators Belen Medina & @juanamartinezn.bsky.social #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/09/15/m...
Magical Realism, Colored Pencils, and the Story of Migration: We Discuss Mariposa's Journey with Creators Belen Medina and Juana Martinez-Neal - A Fuse #8 Production
Migration, whether it's by humans or insects, is the subject of today's book. We dive, and dive deeply, into its origins and the choices its creators made along the way.
afuse8production.slj.com
September 15, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Migration, whether it's by humans or insects, is the subject of today's book. We dive, and dive deeply, into its origins and the choices its creators made along the way with creators Belen Medina & @juanamartinezn.bsky.social #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/09/15/m...
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**A New Book from Dashka Slater -- THE WILD SEASON**
Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social -- the author of The 57 BUS and ACCOUNTABLE -- on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON.
This one's not to be missed!
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dashk...
Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social -- the author of The 57 BUS and ACCOUNTABLE -- on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON.
This one's not to be missed!
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dashk...
September 8, 2026 at 10:14 AM
**A New Book from Dashka Slater -- THE WILD SEASON**
Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social -- the author of The 57 BUS and ACCOUNTABLE -- on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON.
This one's not to be missed!
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dashk...
Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social -- the author of The 57 BUS and ACCOUNTABLE -- on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON.
This one's not to be missed!
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dashk...
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Cover reveal! Isn't it so dreamy? Credit to Ann Dwyer for this stunning cover design, and thank you to the whole team at LB Ink for their contributions. Flutters (formerly Wing It) is due out May 18th, 2027, and it's up for preorder! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flutters-t... @lbschool.bsky.social
September 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Cover reveal! Isn't it so dreamy? Credit to Ann Dwyer for this stunning cover design, and thank you to the whole team at LB Ink for their contributions. Flutters (formerly Wing It) is due out May 18th, 2027, and it's up for preorder! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flutters-t... @lbschool.bsky.social
MARIPOSA'S JOURNEY by Belen Medina and illustrated by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social is out now! Join Mariposa on her migration in this beautiful picture book with starred reviews from Booklist and the Horn Book.
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Coming a Shelf Near You: Juana Martinez-Neal on MARIPOSA'S JOURNEY
Illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal introduces her picture book, MARIPOSA'S JOURNEY, written by Belen Medina. Available in hardcover.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
MARIPOSA'S JOURNEY by Belen Medina and illustrated by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social is out now! Join Mariposa on her migration in this beautiful picture book with starred reviews from Booklist and the Horn Book.
vimeo.com/1201444948
vimeo.com/1201444948
IN OUR OWN WORDS by Brenda J. Child details the history of Indian boarding schools through the primary source accounts of students and their families. Find this essential historical book for young readers on shelves next week.
⭐ "A must-have for every collection.”―Booklist, starred review
⭐ "A must-have for every collection.”―Booklist, starred review
September 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM
IN OUR OWN WORDS by Brenda J. Child details the history of Indian boarding schools through the primary source accounts of students and their families. Find this essential historical book for young readers on shelves next week.
⭐ "A must-have for every collection.”―Booklist, starred review
⭐ "A must-have for every collection.”―Booklist, starred review
There's a chill in the air and we've got the perfect read to enter the coming weeks...
Follow along with Simon as he learns the world isn't as scary a place as he thinks -- MAYBE MONSTERS is on shelves now!
Follow along with Simon as he learns the world isn't as scary a place as he thinks -- MAYBE MONSTERS is on shelves now!
Coming a Shelf Near You: Jaime Zollars on MAYBE MONSTERS
Author/illustrator Jaime Zollars introduces her picture book, MAYBE MONSTERS. Available in hardcover.
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September 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
There's a chill in the air and we've got the perfect read to enter the coming weeks...
Follow along with Simon as he learns the world isn't as scary a place as he thinks -- MAYBE MONSTERS is on shelves now!
Follow along with Simon as he learns the world isn't as scary a place as he thinks -- MAYBE MONSTERS is on shelves now!
THE LIBRARY OF MEMORIES, a "wondrous middle-grade graphic novel about the bittersweet nature of the past" (Shelf Awareness, starred review ⭐️) written by @mustachebabs.com and illustrated by @lazyfishy.bsky.social, is on shelves now!
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/barba...
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/barba...
August 27, 2026 at 2:22 PM
THE LIBRARY OF MEMORIES, a "wondrous middle-grade graphic novel about the bittersweet nature of the past" (Shelf Awareness, starred review ⭐️) written by @mustachebabs.com and illustrated by @lazyfishy.bsky.social, is on shelves now!
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/barba...
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/barba...
Clem is full of jokes and ready to share them with everyone! CLEM CLAM THE CLASS CLOWN is the perfect back-to-school picture book — full of humor and heart, with an important lesson at the center.
Pre-order your copy today for your classroom!
Pre-order your copy today for your classroom!
August 26, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Clem is full of jokes and ready to share them with everyone! CLEM CLAM THE CLASS CLOWN is the perfect back-to-school picture book — full of humor and heart, with an important lesson at the center.
Pre-order your copy today for your classroom!
Pre-order your copy today for your classroom!
Back-to-school is here, and KINDERGARTEN GETS READY by @naomidanis.bsky.social and illustrated by Pete Oswald is the perfect picture book for the season. Join Mr. Bee as he gets his classroom ready for his kindergarteners with art supplies, books, cubbies, and a welcoming spot for every student. 🏫 🎒
August 24, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Back-to-school is here, and KINDERGARTEN GETS READY by @naomidanis.bsky.social and illustrated by Pete Oswald is the perfect picture book for the season. Join Mr. Bee as he gets his classroom ready for his kindergarteners with art supplies, books, cubbies, and a welcoming spot for every student. 🏫 🎒
Register for #SLJTeenLive tomorrow for panels featuring LBYR authors!
10:05–10:50 ET: Zoulfa Katouh (The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue)
10:05–10:50 ET: @newlevant.bsky.social (Queer and How We Got Here)
1:45–2:30 ET: Kelly McWilliams (No One Leaves the Manor)
REGISTER: www.slj.com/event/slj-te...
10:05–10:50 ET: Zoulfa Katouh (The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue)
10:05–10:50 ET: @newlevant.bsky.social (Queer and How We Got Here)
1:45–2:30 ET: Kelly McWilliams (No One Leaves the Manor)
REGISTER: www.slj.com/event/slj-te...
August 19, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Register for #SLJTeenLive tomorrow for panels featuring LBYR authors!
10:05–10:50 ET: Zoulfa Katouh (The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue)
10:05–10:50 ET: @newlevant.bsky.social (Queer and How We Got Here)
1:45–2:30 ET: Kelly McWilliams (No One Leaves the Manor)
REGISTER: www.slj.com/event/slj-te...
10:05–10:50 ET: Zoulfa Katouh (The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue)
10:05–10:50 ET: @newlevant.bsky.social (Queer and How We Got Here)
1:45–2:30 ET: Kelly McWilliams (No One Leaves the Manor)
REGISTER: www.slj.com/event/slj-te...
THERE'S A PONY IN MY APARTMENT stampedes onto shelves today! This book is sure to excite and maybe even inspire you to get a new pet...
⭐️ "Good luck reading this at anything quieter than a shout." -BCCB
⭐️ "An irresistible romp." -Kirkus
⭐️ "Good luck reading this at anything quieter than a shout." -BCCB
⭐️ "An irresistible romp." -Kirkus
August 18, 2026 at 5:40 PM
THERE'S A PONY IN MY APARTMENT stampedes onto shelves today! This book is sure to excite and maybe even inspire you to get a new pet...
⭐️ "Good luck reading this at anything quieter than a shout." -BCCB
⭐️ "An irresistible romp." -Kirkus
⭐️ "Good luck reading this at anything quieter than a shout." -BCCB
⭐️ "An irresistible romp." -Kirkus
Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of MARTIN'S BIG WORDS by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier! This classic is now joined by CORETTA'S SONG, illustrated by Cozbi Cabrera. Preorder your copy to put these books side by side on your shelf in November!
August 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of MARTIN'S BIG WORDS by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier! This classic is now joined by CORETTA'S SONG, illustrated by Cozbi Cabrera. Preorder your copy to put these books side by side on your shelf in November!
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From July/August #HBMag #ALA Awards: Profile of 2026 #CSK Author winner @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social by @alvinaling.bsky.social : "What Jewell does best is write engaging, exciting books that don’t sugarcoat the real-world problems that children face" www.hbook.com/story/profil...
Profile of 2026 CSK Author Award Winner Jewell Parker Rhodes
From the July/August 2026 issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Special Issue: ALA Awards.
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August 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
From July/August #HBMag #ALA Awards: Profile of 2026 #CSK Author winner @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social by @alvinaling.bsky.social : "What Jewell does best is write engaging, exciting books that don’t sugarcoat the real-world problems that children face" www.hbook.com/story/profil...
#SLJTeenLive 2026 is coming up! Register at the link below to see fantastic panels featuring LBYR authors Zoulfa Katouh (The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue), @newlevant.bsky.social (Queer and How We Got Here), and Kelly McWilliams (No One Leaves the Manor).
www.slj.com/event/slj-te...
www.slj.com/event/slj-te...
August 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
#SLJTeenLive 2026 is coming up! Register at the link below to see fantastic panels featuring LBYR authors Zoulfa Katouh (The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue), @newlevant.bsky.social (Queer and How We Got Here), and Kelly McWilliams (No One Leaves the Manor).
www.slj.com/event/slj-te...
www.slj.com/event/slj-te...
In this coming-of-age novel, @nwestmoss.bsky.social highlights the bond that siblings have, following an eleven-year-old's journey through grief with a gentle hand. With two starred reviews, BIRDY is a must-read!
August 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
In this coming-of-age novel, @nwestmoss.bsky.social highlights the bond that siblings have, following an eleven-year-old's journey through grief with a gentle hand. With two starred reviews, BIRDY is a must-read!
MARIPOSA'S JOURNEY by Belen Medina and illustrated by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social is the review of the day at booklistonline.com!
"An enormously creative and compassionate exploration [of] a topic that touches all, both big and small" (⭐️ @ala-booklist.bsky.social, starred review).
"An enormously creative and compassionate exploration [of] a topic that touches all, both big and small" (⭐️ @ala-booklist.bsky.social, starred review).
Booklist Online: Leading Book Discovery
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August 5, 2026 at 3:37 PM
MARIPOSA'S JOURNEY by Belen Medina and illustrated by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social is the review of the day at booklistonline.com!
"An enormously creative and compassionate exploration [of] a topic that touches all, both big and small" (⭐️ @ala-booklist.bsky.social, starred review).
"An enormously creative and compassionate exploration [of] a topic that touches all, both big and small" (⭐️ @ala-booklist.bsky.social, starred review).
Get ready for back to school with MIDDLE SCHOOL MONSTERS by @vellichorvictim.bsky.social, a heartfelt graphic novel about finding your pack and "a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt different" (Kirkus)!
August 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Get ready for back to school with MIDDLE SCHOOL MONSTERS by @vellichorvictim.bsky.social, a heartfelt graphic novel about finding your pack and "a lifeline for anyone who’s ever felt different" (Kirkus)!
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MARIPOSA’S JOURNEY ( @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social ) by Belen Medina; illus. by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social will receive a starred review in the September/October 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/septem...
July 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
MARIPOSA’S JOURNEY ( @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social ) by Belen Medina; illus. by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social will receive a starred review in the September/October 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/septem...
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THE LITTLE STONE BUDDHA (Ling/ @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social ) by @authorgracelin.bsky.social will receive a starred review in the September/October 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/septem...
July 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
THE LITTLE STONE BUDDHA (Ling/ @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social ) by @authorgracelin.bsky.social will receive a starred review in the September/October 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/septem...
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THE GEYSER SISTERS: A TALE FROM THE ARCTIC CIRCLE ( @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social ) by Sara Laux Akin; illus. by Micha Archer will receive a starred review in the September/October 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/septem...
July 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
THE GEYSER SISTERS: A TALE FROM THE ARCTIC CIRCLE ( @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social ) by Sara Laux Akin; illus. by Micha Archer will receive a starred review in the September/October 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/septem...
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July #BacktoSchool #NotesfromtheHornBook with #5Qs for Sophie Blackall and @phoebewahl.bsky.social about STORY RUG ( @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social ): "PW: The best projects start by getting curious and critical." www.hbook.com/story/five-q...
Five questions for Sophie Blackall and Phoebe Wahl
From the July 2026 issue of Notes from the Horn Book.
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July 29, 2026 at 8:37 PM
July #BacktoSchool #NotesfromtheHornBook with #5Qs for Sophie Blackall and @phoebewahl.bsky.social about STORY RUG ( @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social ): "PW: The best projects start by getting curious and critical." www.hbook.com/story/five-q...
Our latest Author Study is all about picture book creator @rhodemontijo.bsky.social and the whimsical world of Skeletown! Read more about his work and the upcoming SKULLY'S BEST DÍA EVER! (out Aug. 11) at the link below.
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mailchi.mp/e/rhodemontijo
Meet Rhode Montijo, creator of Skeletown
Dia de los Muertos is a cherished Mexican tradition of remembering and celebrating those who have passed to the other side, but its deeper message is a reminder from the departed to live life to the fullest. Skeletown is a world inspired by this tradition, where little skeletons live each moment with curiosity and unbridled enthusiasm.
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July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Our latest Author Study is all about picture book creator @rhodemontijo.bsky.social and the whimsical world of Skeletown! Read more about his work and the upcoming SKULLY'S BEST DÍA EVER! (out Aug. 11) at the link below.
mailchi.mp/e/rhodemontijo
mailchi.mp/e/rhodemontijo
Clueless meets Wednesday in SUCH A WITCH by Sarah Henning! Find this charming YA rom-com/murder mystery on shelves this week 🪄
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Coming a Shelf Near You: Sarah Henning on SUCH A WITCH
Author Sarah Henning introduces her YA book, SUCH A WITCH. Available in paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.
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July 27, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Clueless meets Wednesday in SUCH A WITCH by Sarah Henning! Find this charming YA rom-com/murder mystery on shelves this week 🪄
vimeo.com/1201465285?s...
vimeo.com/1201465285?s...
Summerween is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with new books? Check out these upcoming picture books to get your youngest readers in a spooky mood!
July 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Summerween is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with new books? Check out these upcoming picture books to get your youngest readers in a spooky mood!