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Shout Mouse Press
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We're a DC-based nonprofit that supports the creation and publication of diverse books by young people for young people. 📚 Publisher of 60+ youth-authored books. Find us at www.shoutmousepress.org
⭐ Stubborn Roots just earned a starred review in @slj.com — "a ray of hope to readers who may have a shared experience or struggle." Out Oct. 7, preorder today! shoutmousepress.org/bookstore/stubbornroots

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August 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
We were honored to be a part of the Small Press Collective's Back-to-School Title Showcase along with @catalystpress.bsky.social, @sambasivanparikh.bsky.social, @waubajijaakpress.bsky.social and 5 other small presses! Check out the recording: sampari.notion.site/small-press-...
June 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
So exciting! Bright Before Us is a 2026 TEACHER FAVORITE! Spread the word!!

See the full list here: cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lis...

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April 21, 2026 at 4:37 PM
HAPPY PUB DAY to these beautiful new board books by student parents -- each one celebrates diverse experiences for our youngest readers. So proud of the 9 youth authors from Generation Hope who are now published authors! Order the full set today: www.shoutmousepress.org/bookstore/mi...
March 3, 2026 at 7:44 PM
We can't wait to celebrate the Mini Mirrors Series with youth authors & Nicole Lynn Lewis, CEO and Founder of Generation Hope. Hope you can make it! March 8 at Busboys & Poets Brookland in DC. Free but please RSVP! www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-shout...
February 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM
MINI MIRRORS spotlight on the third book of this beautiful series for the youngest readers! When You Feel helps toddlers with BIG feelings -- from joy to anger -- using gentle, age-appropriate coping tools. Written by teen parents. Preorder now. Out March 3. www.shoutmousepress.org/bookstore/wh...
February 6, 2026 at 8:39 PM
A Day Just For Us is part of our brand-new Mini Mirrors series! This book celebrates busy families finding time to be together, from zoo trips to grocery runs. Written by college student parents. Coming March 3 — preorder now: www.shoutmousepress.org/bookstore/a-...
February 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
“I love you curls! I love you smarts!”
Part of our brand-new Mini Mirrors series, Every Day We Say is a joyful board book created by teen parents. With vibrant art and affirmations, it celebrates self-kindness and confidence from the very beginning.
Preorder: www.shoutmousepress.org/bookstore/ev...
January 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Submit by Apr 1: our first-ever writing contest celebrating Bright Before Us, Like a Flame!

Writers ages 13-24 are invited to submit work in all genres inspired by the anthology.

+ free virtual writing workshops on the first Wed of each month!

Learn more:

www.shoutmousepress.org/bbu-writing-...
January 27, 2026 at 2:18 PM
"So interesting that I felt compelled to examine it more closely...I’ve never encountered anything quite like it." From @slj.com on our new Mini Mirrors Series!

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January 22, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Hello, BlueSky ✨ We’re excited to be here and to share the 2026 Mini Mirrors Series cover reveal!

These board books celebrate diverse experiences and are authored by student parents from Generation Hope with Inspired Child as a partner. All titles are available for preorder ahead of Mar 3 pub day!
January 20, 2026 at 4:35 PM