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A lifelong love of reading starts here! 📚🎈

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MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social · Dec 18
We heard the skies were blue and full of stories 📖
An illustration from the book BEAR HAS A STORY TO TELL written by Philip C. Stead and illustrated by Erin E. Stead. It's a beautiful painted piece of a bear standing on its hind legs and looking up and silhouetted against a blue, starry sky.
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Here's a bit of hope. We have received an offer to publish DOGTOWN in the Ukraine.

Makes me cry every time I think about it. @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @kaaauthor.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Did you know that every sea otter in my novel ODDER was inspired by a real story from the otter surrogacy program at @montereybayaquarium.org? 🦦💙

Odder herself is a composite—I needed bits and pieces of a couple backstories. But each part of her story is very much real. @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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My new middle grade novel, THE LIONS' RUN, is coming February 3, 2026.

@mackidsbooks.bsky.social is holding a giveaway of advance galleys of the book over on Goodreads. I hope you'll check it out! bit.ly/3WiDx3Y
Book giveaway for The Lions' Run by Sara Pennypacker Nov 03-Nov 30, 2025
Enter to win one of 50 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Nov 03-Nov 30, 2025. Enter for a chance to win an advance galley of THE LIONS' RUN by S...
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November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Sharing another great @charlessantoso.bsky.social illustration from POCKET BEAR. Charles's art adds so much to the text. I'm a lucky author, indeed. 💛🧸

@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #mglit
November 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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The stars have truly aligned for AND THEY WALK ON-a moving and superbly illustrated picture book about loss and hope by Fry Bread author Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by acclaimed, award-winning artist Rafael López 💫
"An emotionally centered picture book about the Indigenous concept of 'walking on'" - Publishers Weekly, starred review Art by Rafael Lopez "Stunning and essential" - Kirkus, starred review Art by Rafael Lopez "This book has universal appeal for anyone coping with a loss." - Booklist, starred review Art by Rafael Lopez A moving story about hope after loss from Fry Bread author Kevin Noble Maillard & acclaimed artist Rafael Lopez
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Lily Williams, author of the middle grade graphic novels GO WITH THE FLOW and LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE, chats about banned books and how they adversely affect kids in this powerful must-watch video that expands upon a speech she gave in defense of the Freedom to Read.

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I wrote and illustrated a banned book
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October 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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We've compiled a list of SIX engaging history and science nonfiction titles for all ages! 🧑‍🔬🔬 Swipe 👉 to dive into stories about fun fungi, the importance of blood, the history of pirates, and more!

Cover art from WE SPY FUNGI, illustrated by Francisco Fonesca
Explore the fun of nonfiction through history and science Book cover: A Compendium of Curious Contraptions by Neon Squid Ages 8-10 An illustrated guide to some of the most bizarre objects from history by archaeologist Anna Goldfield Book: Tales of Pirates by Neon Squid Ages 8-10 Set sail on the seven seas with this book about the most fearsome pirates the world has ever seen from Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle Book: Bomb by Steve Sheinkin and Nick Bertozzi Ages 10-14 The fascinating and frightening true story of the creation of the atomic bomb from new york times bestselling author Steve Sheinkin
October 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Thrilled that HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK got named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. Libraries are a huge part of my life, and I appreciate this library-related seal of approval! Coming March 31, 2026.

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Cover of book shows silhouette of bear made of sketchy words emerging from open book. The bear reaches his paw up toward a smiling boy with green galoshes sitting high in a tree. The trunk of the tree features a green door. Text reads: How a Bear Became a Book: The Collaboration That Creted Winnie-the-Pooh, words by Annette Bay Pimentel, pictures by Faith Pray. In the corner of the image is a round gold seal that says "JLG Gold Standard."
October 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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The Pout-Pout Fish just splashed down! 🐟 'Sea' Nick Offerman with Jordin Sparks & Amy Sedaris as Mr. Fish and friends in theaters March 20, 2026! #ThePoutPoutFish #thepoutpoutfish #NewMovie #TrailerDrop @MacKidsBooks @MacmillanUSA @VivaKidsFilms @ThePoutPoutFishMovie www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhQf...
The Pout-Pout Fish – Official Movie Trailer | In Theaters Nationwide March 20
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October 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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We are looking for kid lit influencers! If you love all things picture books to middle-grade, apply to our Mac Kids Content Creators program at the link! Applications close 10/27/25. bit.ly/MacKidsInflu...

#books #influencers #kidlit #reading
We are looking for kidlit influencers! Apply now! bit.ly/mackidsinfluencer (link in bio)
October 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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"At Second Chances, Pocket had always been one of the tiniest toys.

Certainly, he was by far the littlest bear."
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#PocketBear
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October 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Amber McBride #TalkswithRoger about The Leaving Room: www.hbook.com/story/amber-... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social
Amber McBride Talks with Roger
The Leaving Roomdoesn’t start with much—a girl in a room talking to herself. But I knew, from interviewingAmber McBrideaboutGone Wolf, to trust that nothing was necessarily as it seemed.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Starting local is the first step to fighting for your freedom to read, but it can be a daunting process. Here are some ways to work it into your own life! #BannedBooksWeek

Why You Should Get Involved with Local Organizations, & How to do it:
Donate Your Time Plenty of groups are doing the work to fight back against book bans at a state and local level Florida Freedom to Read or the Texas Freedom to Read Project are two examples. Attend Meetings Attend local school board and library board meetings. Being informed is the best way to protest book banning and so attending and speaking up at community meetings are vital for making change. Donate Money Donating money helps these state and local organizations continue to fight for the freedom to read. Even a small amount of support goes a long way to the continuation of these organizations. Join the Fight Join your local Friends of the Library group. These groups are important in advocating for literacy, library funding, and many other issues but they are also a great place to meet other lovers of the library!
October 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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What a great conversation with @katherinelocke.bsky.social and #GigiHoward of @drinksinthelibrary.bsky.social about the power of LGBTQIA+ picture books! Thanks to @everylibrary.bsky.social for hosting! #kidlit

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVTX...

Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/11842...
Finding Your Voice: Friendship, Love, and Identity with Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Katherine Locke
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October 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Did you know that ODDER was inspired by a real-life conservation success story from @montereybayaquarium.org?

By the early 1900s, central CA's population of southern sea otters was down to 50. Today, there are close to 3,000.

Conservation measures work. 💙🦦 @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #mglit
October 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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I can't wait for this FREE conversation with my SCOTUS Book Club pal @katherinelocke.bsky.social and #GigiHoward of Drinks in the Library!

Oct. 7 @ 7PM Eastern
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Finding Your Voice: Friendship, Love, and Identity with Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Katherine Locke
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October 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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We have a very important message for you this #BannedBooksWeek: Get involved! All week long we'll be sharing tips on books to read and how to join the fight for the freedom to read. ⁣
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#FreedomToRead #BooksNotBans #BannedBooks #ReadBannedBooks
October 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Celebrate all types of families with these nine titles that center family relationships ❤️

Cover art is from REMIXED: A Blended Family by Arree Chung
Celebrating all types of families A book cover. Oddbird's Chosen Family by Derek Desierto Ages 2-5 Oddbird has always been on his own. And he’s managed pretty well. But that’s changing – now, he wishes for a family. A book cover. Let's Do Everything and Nothing by Julia Kuo. Agse 3-6 A lush and lyrical picture book celebrating special moments—big and small—shared with a child. A book cover. My Parents Won't Stop Talking! Ages 3-6 A child's plans are ruined when her parents have the gall to stop to talk to the neighbors
October 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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New book Tuesday🎉

We have a TON of new books for you to explore both in English and Spanish this week.

Swipe 👉 to see what's out now! Cover art from A SNOW DAY FOR AMOS MCGEE #newbooktuesday #bookhaul #newbooks #booksky
New Pages to Explore Books out today! Check mark, A ton of exciting board books Check mark, A winter wonderland picture book Check mark, Spanish language editions Check mark, magic-filled middle grade Check mark, exciting middle grade mystery At the bottom of the page, an elephant in a winter hat and a man in a green coat walk together. Art is from A Snow Day for Amos McGee A book cover. The title is buenas Noches Granja Ages 1-3 Toddlers can gently fall asleep to this Spanish-language edition of Night Night Farm by Priddy Books Book cover. A Snow Day For Amos McGee, written by Philip C Stead, illustrated by Erin E Stead Ages 3-6 Amos and his familiar companions are back for this delightfully snowy tale-the latest follow-up to the Caldecott Medal winner A Sick Day for Amos McGee Two board books: Baby Words: Shake Shake Shake and Baby Farm Shake Shake Shake. Ages 1-2 Babies will love to shake the colorful rattle while learning some first words and farm animals in these fun shaped board books.
September 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Another month of new releases in the books 📚😍 Swipe 👉 to put names to faces and celebrate the creators behind September's MacKids releases ❤️
September 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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What can you expect from the latest middle-grade from @dangemeinhart.bsky.social? Theft, trespassing, gambling, a broken nose, grand theft auto, a federal prison, and a police chase - among other things 👀

BUSTED is coming to a bookstore near you on 10/7!!
#Busted #BustedBook #DanGemeinhart
September 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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THE LAST EMBER by is the first installment in an action-packed fantasy adventure about a powerful creature, those who seek to exploit it, and those who are willing to protect it at all costs 🔥⚔️ Learn more at the link in our bio!
September 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Encourage kids to get interested in STEM topics with these informative, yet digestible, science books for every reader! Swipe 👉 to browse our recommendations 🪐🔬🦠 (pt 1 of 3)
STEM Books For Every Reader An illustrated purple spaceship Book cover: A Rock is Born by Richard Ho and Lilly Williams Ages 4-8 Follow the epic life cycle of one rock from its prehistoric creator to modern day Book cover: Grace Builds an <Almost-Perfect. Dog by Curtis Manley and Tracy Subisak Ages 4-8 A girl builds and programs a robot dog in this heartwarming picture book Book cover: Our Solar System! A Stellar Neighborhood by Stacy McAnulty and Stevie Lewis Ages 4-8 A brilliant adventuring featuring the members of our solar system from the eyes of Comet, who's been traveling through the Solar System for eons
September 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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It's safe to say we're big fans of @adriannacuevas.bsky.social here at MacKids 🥰 Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with us by picking up one (or better yet, all) of her critically acclaimed middle grade novels 📚 Plus, three of them are available in both English and Spanish!
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with these critically acclaimed middle-grade novels from Adrianna Cuevas What Fell From The Sky An out-of-this-world adventure based on true historical events about a boy who hides a strange creatures in his barn - perfect for fans of E.T. and Stranger Things The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto / Los Fantasmas De Rancho Espanto An Edgar Award winning mystery about a haunted ranch - perfect for fans of CLaribel A. Ortega's Ghost Squad an dLouis Sachar's Holes Cuba In My Pocket / Con Cuba En El Bolsillo A timely and emotional novel about a twelve-year-old boy who leaves his family in Cuba to immigrate to the U.S. by himself, based on the author's family history.
September 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM