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@serendipitylit.bsky.social

The @slj.com included SEVEN MILLION STEPS in a recent roundup of 51 Informational and Inspiring Texts for Elementary Readers!

Full list: www.slj.com/story/review...

#BookSky #SchoolLibraryJournal #BookListicle #BookRoundup #DickGregory #ChildrensBooks

51 Informational and Inspiring Texts for Elementary Readers | SLJ 2026 Stars So Far

Picture book biographies, STEM finds, and a deep look at American history make up this list of superlative elementary nonfiction.

www.slj.com

September 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM

Indiana Library Federation

@ilfonline.bsky.social

Congrats to ILF member Rain Smith, featured in School Library Journal! Celebrating her leadership and dedication.

https://ow.ly/SlG550ZFFH9

#IndianaLibraries #SchoolLibraries #LibraryLeadership #ILFMembers #SchoolLibraryJournal #WhitelandWarriors

August 27, 2026 at 4:01 PM

PRAGDA | Latin Cinema

@pragda.bsky.social

Thank you to the #SchoolLibraryJournal for taking the time to explore our Pragda STREAM database — and to all the educators and librarians who continue to support global learning through film. 🌍🎬

May 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Cormorant Books

@cormorantbooks.bsky.social

The War Lantern by Philippa Dowding
Starred Review — School Library Journal
@phdowding.bsky.social @mandagroup.bsky.social #IReadCanadian #middlegradereads #middlegradebooks #schoollibraryjournal

August 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM

Cormorant Books

@cormorantbooks.bsky.social

"Told through alternating narrators, this fascinating World War II novel will hook readers until the very end." — School Library Journal (starred review)
@mandagroup.bsky.social @phdowding.bsky.social @slj.com #schoollibraryjournal #bookreview #IReadCanadian

July 30, 2026 at 6:08 PM

Amanda Chacon

@goodreads.bsky.social

😡😞 #fREADdom #studentchoice Libraries are #windows and #mirrors, NOT places of #censorship! Students want to feel safe in their #libraries. Article: - School Libraries 2021: Librarians Face Coordinated Efforts to Remove Books #SchoolLibraryJournal

slj.com/?detailStory=s…

November 23, 2024 at 10:03 PM

K. Ibura

@kiburabooks.bsky.social

As writers, we want the worlds we build to feel vibrant & plausible. It’s wonderful to be recognized for the character choices, thematic focus and worldbuiliding details. TY, @SchoolLibraryJournal for the close read & celebration of craft!

@epicreads.bsky.social

#tempest #craft #worldbuilding

November 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Picture books, eh!

@picturebookseh.bsky.social

A lovely review of KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE from #SchoolLibraryJournal!
#kidlit #CANkidlit

Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social · Feb 6

Thank you, @slj.com, for this heartfelt review of our upcoming #picturebook, KENZIE’S LITTLE TREE!
Emilie Leduc @orcabook.bsky.social @picturebookseh.bsky.social @pb25vibes.bsky.social
#kidlit #EduSky #CanKidLit

February 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Nicole Wong

@painternik.bsky.social

⭐️ Hooray Starred Review from #SchoolLibraryJournal !! ⭐️

FARAWAY FAMILY
Written by @padmatv.bsky.social

In stores August 25, 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#schoollibraryjournalreview #starredreviews⭐️⭐️ #picturebookreview

June 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM

Nicole Wong

@painternik.bsky.social

A wonderful review from @slj.com

THE BEAT OF THE DRAGON BOAT
Written by @christinamatula.bsky.social

www.slj.com/review/the-b...

#sleepingbearpress @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
#schoollibraryjournal #bookreview #picturebooks #dragonboats #asianculture #aapiheritagemonth

May 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Ann Suk Wang, Kidlit Author

@annsukwang.bsky.social

When ur book gets onto a SLJ #bestof2024 list!? But I’m just Ann!? #schoollibraryjournal #kidlit

November 26, 2024 at 3:03 AM

janmilusich.bsky.social

@janmilusich.bsky.social

"VERDICT A lovely look at the seasons, and an excellent choice for story time, showing the sensory experience of a child who wholly embraces every moment. -Melisa Bailey, SLJ"

#schoollibraryjournal #picturebookreview #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebooksofinstagram #anneschwartzbooks

Book cover image showing a girl with her face and arms raised to the sky, surrounded by symbols of the seasons.

October 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM

Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚

@elizabetheverett.bsky.social

#schoollibraryjournal #bookreview #twinkletwinklenighttimesky

August 14, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Lisa Stringfellow

@engagereaders.bsky.social

Education Influencers, Please Disclose Your Partnerships with Vendors | Opinion #SchoolLibraryJournal #edchat

November 17, 2024 at 5:27 PM

Michael Genhart

@michaelgenhart.bsky.social

Thank you #SchoolLibraryJournal for featuring EDIE FOR EQUALITY: EDIE WINDSOR STANDS UP FOR LOVE among these beautiful books. Check out the link to read about them! Pick up a copy and share!! Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 #CherylThuesday @leeandlow.bsky.social

www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/9-stir...

May 20, 2026 at 4:39 AM

PB25Vibes

@pb25vibes.bsky.social

Thrilled to share that PB25Vibes author Namrata @namrataagarwal’s book has received a starred review! Congratulations, Namrata @namrataag.bsky.social
#reviews #starred #schoollibraryjournal #kidlit #author

Namrata Agarwal @namrataag.bsky.social · Aug 15

BIG NEWS! The Mithai Box Is Not Empty just received a ⭐️starred review from School Library Journal! Thank you,
@sljournal for such a thoughtful review and for seeing the heart of this story. I’m honored beyond words.
@HolidayHouseBks
#kidlit