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Save the Date! Our IG live with author & educator @annetenning.bsky.social is Thursday, 11/5/26, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT! Anne Tenning is a member of the Stz’uminus First Nation and a teacher whose students inspired her latest work.

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November 2, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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U.S. literacy crisis keeps getting worse

Experts note economic, political implications. But, they say, problem is fixable.

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Why Johnny can’t read better — Harvard Gazette
Education experts call decline in U.S. student scores a crisis with potential economic, political fallout. But, they say, it’s fixable.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with author and podcaster Jed Doherty is TUESDAY, 11/3/26, 12 pm ET! Jed is an award-winning children's book author as well as host & producer of the Reading With Your Kids Podcast.

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November 1, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books reviews POSTCARDS FROM MALCOLM X

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Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books reviews POSTCARDS FROM MALCOLM X - Pragmatic Mom
Thank you to the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books reviews POSTCARDS FROM MALCOLM X by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Keith Henry Brown.
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November 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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She knew Yuri Kochiyama.

Her review of POSTCARDS FROM MALCOLM X

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She knew Yuri Kochiyama. Her review of POSTCARDS FROM MALCOLM X. - Pragmatic Mom
She knew Yuri Kochiyama. Her review of POSTCARDS FROM MALCOLM X by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Keith Henry Brown.
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October 29, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Inspirational Music Book Giveaway

You could win a copy of Johnny Tunes and the Gandy Dancers by Pamela M. Tuck and Joel S. Tuck, an inspiring tale about a boy who uses musical talent to defy limitations set by others because of disability.

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October 28, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with @pamelamtuck.bsky.social is Thursday, 10/29/26, 2 pm ET! Pamela is an award-winning author of children's books, whose writing is deeply rooted in her upbringing surrounded by Southern storytellers.

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October 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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When you need to get dental work done, make it a positive thing and donate a #book.

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October 21, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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LAST DAY TO ENTER!

Don't miss this week's giveaway! You could win a copy of Giving Thanks with Halmoni by @choigeneration.bsky.social ! This lovely picture book teaches about Chuseok, Korea’s biggest holiday of the year.

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October 22, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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17 Body Positive Children's Books & Picture Book GIVEAWAY!

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17 Body Positive Children's Books & Picture Book GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom
This children's book list celebrates bodies in all shapes and forms: Seventeen body positive books for kids.
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October 21, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Giving Thanks with Foodie Picture Books & Crafts at Newtonville Books

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Giving Thanks with Foodie Picture Books & Crafts at Newtonville Books - Pragmatic Mom
Please join Kathy Choi and me for a storytime and craft at Newtonville Books! Saturday, November 6th 11 am   Newtonville Books 10 Langley Rd Newton, MA 02459   We will be reading Giving Thanks with Ha...
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October 21, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with Kathleen Choi @choigeneration.bsky.social is Thurs, 10/22/26, 2 pm ET! Kathleen is a writer & editor who loves collaborating with mother Sook Nyul Choi to write books featuring Korean traditions and culture.

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October 20, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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I'll be at CASL Conference 2026 in Mystic, CT!

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I'll be at CASL Conference 2026 in Mystic, CT! - Pragmatic Mom
If you are attending the CT Association of School Librarians, I hope to see you there!I will be there on Monday, November 2nd.
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October 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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Try these out on reluctant readers

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Try these out on reluctant readers
Framed by Karina Evans and Andrea Bell (HarperAlley, 176 pages, grades 3-7). Tobey’s been in a bad mood for a while now, lashing out at everyone, even her best friend Kate. When her art teach…
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October 21, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with award-winning author & illustrator Yuyi Morales is Thursday, 10/22/26, 1 pm ET! Yuyi Morales is known for her books for children, including Viva Frida, which received a Pura Belpre Medal & a Caldecott Honor.

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October 19, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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Native American Heritage Month Resources

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Native American Heritage Month Resources - Pragmatic Mom
Native American Heritage Month Resources for the Classroom including book lists, videos of book clubs with activities, and author interviews.
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October 16, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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5 Children’s Books to Celebrate Halloween & Día de los Muertos

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5 Children’s Books to Celebrate Halloween & Día de los Muertos + GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom
Halloween and Dia De Los Meurtos are fun and educational holidays to celebrate. Celebrate this year by reading on of these amazing books!
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October 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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I'll be at CASL Conference 2026 in Mystic, CT!

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I'll be at CASL Conference 2026 in Mystic, CT! - Pragmatic Mom
If you are attending the CT Association of School Librarians, I hope to see you there!I will be there on Monday, November 2nd.
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October 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Nonfiction from two favorite authors
Mind vs. Machine: The Chess Match That Changed the World by Steve Sheinkin and Maurice Ashley, illustrated by Thien Pham (Roaring Brook Press, 240 pages, grades 5-10). In 1997, Garry Kasparov, worl…
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October 15, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Classroom Connections: Another Word for Neighbor by Angela Pham Krans

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Classroom Connections: Another Word for Neighbor by Angela Pham Krans - Caroline Starr Rose
A gorgeous tale brimming with friendship, love, and touches of humor.— Kirkus, starred review Another Word for Neighbor balances its heartfelt depiction of grief and isolation with all the warmth of a...
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October 16, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Don't miss our IG live with Laura De La Cruz @vrukaslt.bsky.social , Thursday, 10/15/26, 1 pm ET! Her new book Lowrider for Sale is a multigenerational story that celebrates identity, family, and belonging.

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October 14, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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[Free Training] Helping the Reluctant Reader Summit

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[Free Training] Helping the Reluctant Reader Summit - Pragmatic Mom
Helping the Reluctant Reader Summit. I am a speaker at this free event where the nation's top experts share their secrets.
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October 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Big giveaway this week!!

We are giving away THREE books from award-winning author @sallyjpla.bsky.social , in honor of the upcoming release of her new book Rowan + Gemma! Don't miss out, enter today!

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October 14, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Newly Updated!

22 OCD Characters in Children’s and Young Adult Books

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Children's Books About OCD and Characters with OCD - Pragmatic Mom
Check out these children's books about OCD. Reading books with OCD characters can feel reassuring to kids experiencing similar symptoms.
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October 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Save the Date! Our IG live with author @sallyjpla.bsky.social is Thursday, 10/15/26, 2 pm ET! Sally is an award-winning author renowned for her heartfelt and inclusive books, which often center on neurodivergent characters.

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October 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM