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A lifelong love of reading starts here! 📚🎈
Books and author events from the home of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group in NYC.
http://www.mackids.com
Books and author events from the home of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group in NYC.
http://www.mackids.com
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Calling all Kenan Thompson fans! We're less than a week out from the release of Kenan's debut children's book UNFUNNY BUNNY.
This silly, lighthearted read-aloud stuffed with 30 "unfunny" jokes that are sure to send readers of all ages into fits of giggles--just see the evidence in this video here!
This silly, lighthearted read-aloud stuffed with 30 "unfunny" jokes that are sure to send readers of all ages into fits of giggles--just see the evidence in this video here!
January 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Calling all Kenan Thompson fans! We're less than a week out from the release of Kenan's debut children's book UNFUNNY BUNNY.
This silly, lighthearted read-aloud stuffed with 30 "unfunny" jokes that are sure to send readers of all ages into fits of giggles--just see the evidence in this video here!
This silly, lighthearted read-aloud stuffed with 30 "unfunny" jokes that are sure to send readers of all ages into fits of giggles--just see the evidence in this video here!
Do you have a little bunny who loves to crack jokes? 🐇😜Preorder a copy of ✨ Unfunny Bunny ✨ by Kenan Thompson and submit a photo or screenshot of your receipt to receive a set of downloadable joke cards. 1 lucky winner will receive a personalized greeting video from Kenan! linktr.ee/unfunnybunny...
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Do you have a little bunny who loves to crack jokes? 🐇😜Preorder a copy of ✨ Unfunny Bunny ✨ by Kenan Thompson and submit a photo or screenshot of your receipt to receive a set of downloadable joke cards. 1 lucky winner will receive a personalized greeting video from Kenan! linktr.ee/unfunnybunny...
Get into the holiday spirit with FA LA LA FAMILY! 🎅
With lyrical text and magical illustrations, this inclusive picture book celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the true meaning of family ❤️❄️
For ages 4-8
#christmas #pentatonix #scotthoying
With lyrical text and magical illustrations, this inclusive picture book celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the true meaning of family ❤️❄️
For ages 4-8
#christmas #pentatonix #scotthoying
December 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Get into the holiday spirit with FA LA LA FAMILY! 🎅
With lyrical text and magical illustrations, this inclusive picture book celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the true meaning of family ❤️❄️
For ages 4-8
#christmas #pentatonix #scotthoying
With lyrical text and magical illustrations, this inclusive picture book celebrates the spirit of Christmas and the true meaning of family ❤️❄️
For ages 4-8
#christmas #pentatonix #scotthoying
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Book tour! My new middle grade novel, THE LIONS' RUN, comes out on February 3, 2026, and I’m going on tour to celebrate. 🐎
I’ll be visiting some wonderful bookstores and speaking with special guest stars.
I hope to see you there! linktr.ee/thelionsrunt... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #Booksky
I’ll be visiting some wonderful bookstores and speaking with special guest stars.
I hope to see you there! linktr.ee/thelionsrunt... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #Booksky
December 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Book tour! My new middle grade novel, THE LIONS' RUN, comes out on February 3, 2026, and I’m going on tour to celebrate. 🐎
I’ll be visiting some wonderful bookstores and speaking with special guest stars.
I hope to see you there! linktr.ee/thelionsrunt... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #Booksky
I’ll be visiting some wonderful bookstores and speaking with special guest stars.
I hope to see you there! linktr.ee/thelionsrunt... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #Booksky
I spy with my little eye a goofy graphic novel series 👀
With 10 books (and counting!) this laugh-out-loud gator sleuth series for kids will make the perfect gift for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants! @01firstsecond.bsky.social
With 10 books (and counting!) this laugh-out-loud gator sleuth series for kids will make the perfect gift for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants! @01firstsecond.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I spy with my little eye a goofy graphic novel series 👀
With 10 books (and counting!) this laugh-out-loud gator sleuth series for kids will make the perfect gift for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants! @01firstsecond.bsky.social
With 10 books (and counting!) this laugh-out-loud gator sleuth series for kids will make the perfect gift for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants! @01firstsecond.bsky.social
Things we love about the recently announced SPAGHETTI CODE:
💡 examples of invention and problem-solving
⌨️ real life coding language
🎨 illustrations by Remi Jose
👩💻text by powerhouse author and coder herself, Karlie Kloss
Learn more about the book and preorder your copy here: bit.ly/4aFGILb
💡 examples of invention and problem-solving
⌨️ real life coding language
🎨 illustrations by Remi Jose
👩💻text by powerhouse author and coder herself, Karlie Kloss
Learn more about the book and preorder your copy here: bit.ly/4aFGILb
December 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Things we love about the recently announced SPAGHETTI CODE:
💡 examples of invention and problem-solving
⌨️ real life coding language
🎨 illustrations by Remi Jose
👩💻text by powerhouse author and coder herself, Karlie Kloss
Learn more about the book and preorder your copy here: bit.ly/4aFGILb
💡 examples of invention and problem-solving
⌨️ real life coding language
🎨 illustrations by Remi Jose
👩💻text by powerhouse author and coder herself, Karlie Kloss
Learn more about the book and preorder your copy here: bit.ly/4aFGILb
Let us make your weekend plans. Just pick your favorite cover for A WRINKLE IN TIME and pencil it into your calendar!
#AWrinkleInTime #StrangerThings
#AWrinkleInTime #StrangerThings
December 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Let us make your weekend plans. Just pick your favorite cover for A WRINKLE IN TIME and pencil it into your calendar!
#AWrinkleInTime #StrangerThings
#AWrinkleInTime #StrangerThings
New York Times bestselling author Sara Pennypacker delivers a historical novel about an orphan during WWII who discovers unexpected courage within himself when he becomes involved with the Resistance inTHE LIONS' RUN, on sale 2/3/26!
Preorder your copy today at the link 🐎 bit.ly/4kceAl7
Preorder your copy today at the link 🐎 bit.ly/4kceAl7
December 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
New York Times bestselling author Sara Pennypacker delivers a historical novel about an orphan during WWII who discovers unexpected courage within himself when he becomes involved with the Resistance inTHE LIONS' RUN, on sale 2/3/26!
Preorder your copy today at the link 🐎 bit.ly/4kceAl7
Preorder your copy today at the link 🐎 bit.ly/4kceAl7
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THE LIONS' RUN is my first historical novel for middle grade readers.
Thank you to @shelf-awareness.com for sharing this interview about the book between me and my editor, the legendary Donna Bray: www.shelf-awareness.com/dedicated-is... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #Booksky #mglit
Thank you to @shelf-awareness.com for sharing this interview about the book between me and my editor, the legendary Donna Bray: www.shelf-awareness.com/dedicated-is... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #Booksky #mglit
December 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
THE LIONS' RUN is my first historical novel for middle grade readers.
Thank you to @shelf-awareness.com for sharing this interview about the book between me and my editor, the legendary Donna Bray: www.shelf-awareness.com/dedicated-is... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #Booksky #mglit
Thank you to @shelf-awareness.com for sharing this interview about the book between me and my editor, the legendary Donna Bray: www.shelf-awareness.com/dedicated-is... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #Booksky #mglit
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A star for THE QUEEN'S GRANDDAUGHTER from @publisherswkly.bsky.social! @ecfeinberg.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/9781250363114
The Queen’s Granddaughter by Diane Zahler
A precocious princess must contend with ethical and physical peril in this immersive historical adventure from Zahler (Wild Bird...
www.publishersweekly.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A star for THE QUEEN'S GRANDDAUGHTER from @publisherswkly.bsky.social! @ecfeinberg.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/9781250363114
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"My eyes are sharp, my nose is wet, my coat puppy soft, and the white patch over my eye?
It's a charmer, I don't mind saying.
My name is Chance. I'm pleased to meet you."
💙🐶
@choldenko.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
It's a charmer, I don't mind saying.
My name is Chance. I'm pleased to meet you."
💙🐶
@choldenko.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"My eyes are sharp, my nose is wet, my coat puppy soft, and the white patch over my eye?
It's a charmer, I don't mind saying.
My name is Chance. I'm pleased to meet you."
💙🐶
@choldenko.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
It's a charmer, I don't mind saying.
My name is Chance. I'm pleased to meet you."
💙🐶
@choldenko.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
Still looking for holiday gift inspiration? Swipe 👉 for must-read releases from your favorite middle grade authors ❤️
#giftguide
#giftguide
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Still looking for holiday gift inspiration? Swipe 👉 for must-read releases from your favorite middle grade authors ❤️
#giftguide
#giftguide
Happy New Book Tuesday, readers!! We're celebrating the release of the second Gabby Torres book, and the paperback release of The End Of The Story by Melissa De La Cruz!
What's on your December TBR?
#newbooks #newbooktuesday #graphicnovel #kidsbooks #fairtytale
What's on your December TBR?
#newbooks #newbooktuesday #graphicnovel #kidsbooks #fairtytale
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Happy New Book Tuesday, readers!! We're celebrating the release of the second Gabby Torres book, and the paperback release of The End Of The Story by Melissa De La Cruz!
What's on your December TBR?
#newbooks #newbooktuesday #graphicnovel #kidsbooks #fairtytale
What's on your December TBR?
#newbooks #newbooktuesday #graphicnovel #kidsbooks #fairtytale
Do you value craft and the power of art? Then let us introduce you to THE FIVE WOLVES
🐺 A genre-defying journey that is parts picture book + graphic novel
🐺 From Caldecott Honor recipient Peter McCarty
🐺 Features 5 traveling wolves (who happen to be quirky artists)
#thefivewolves
🐺 A genre-defying journey that is parts picture book + graphic novel
🐺 From Caldecott Honor recipient Peter McCarty
🐺 Features 5 traveling wolves (who happen to be quirky artists)
#thefivewolves
November 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Do you value craft and the power of art? Then let us introduce you to THE FIVE WOLVES
🐺 A genre-defying journey that is parts picture book + graphic novel
🐺 From Caldecott Honor recipient Peter McCarty
🐺 Features 5 traveling wolves (who happen to be quirky artists)
#thefivewolves
🐺 A genre-defying journey that is parts picture book + graphic novel
🐺 From Caldecott Honor recipient Peter McCarty
🐺 Features 5 traveling wolves (who happen to be quirky artists)
#thefivewolves
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Thrilled to receive a second starred review for THE LIONS' RUN. Thank you, Kirkus Reviews! ⭐
The book comes out on February 3, 2026. I can't wait for you to read it.
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
The book comes out on February 3, 2026. I can't wait for you to read it.
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Thrilled to receive a second starred review for THE LIONS' RUN. Thank you, Kirkus Reviews! ⭐
The book comes out on February 3, 2026. I can't wait for you to read it.
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
The book comes out on February 3, 2026. I can't wait for you to read it.
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
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A starred review from Kirkus for The Queen's Granddaughter!
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A starred review from Kirkus for The Queen's Granddaughter!
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social
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"Pocket remembered it all. At least that's what he claimed. And I'd never known him to shade the truth.
He remembered hope.
Wonder.
The sweet eagerness as every careful, silken stitch brought him nearer to himself."
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@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
He remembered hope.
Wonder.
The sweet eagerness as every careful, silken stitch brought him nearer to himself."
🧸🧵💛
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"Pocket remembered it all. At least that's what he claimed. And I'd never known him to shade the truth.
He remembered hope.
Wonder.
The sweet eagerness as every careful, silken stitch brought him nearer to himself."
🧸🧵💛
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
He remembered hope.
Wonder.
The sweet eagerness as every careful, silken stitch brought him nearer to himself."
🧸🧵💛
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social
What do you get when you combine cute rescue pets, Leigh Bardugo's genius storytelling, and Liz Climo's adorable comic-style art?
Perhaps the cutest picture book of all time. 🐕🎪😻
Learn more about the picture book coming next June and preorder now 💫 linktr.ee/betterpetsbook
🦜🐶🐕🐩🐱🦎🦮🐈🐴🐎🐭🐁
Perhaps the cutest picture book of all time. 🐕🎪😻
Learn more about the picture book coming next June and preorder now 💫 linktr.ee/betterpetsbook
🦜🐶🐕🐩🐱🦎🦮🐈🐴🐎🐭🐁
November 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
What do you get when you combine cute rescue pets, Leigh Bardugo's genius storytelling, and Liz Climo's adorable comic-style art?
Perhaps the cutest picture book of all time. 🐕🎪😻
Learn more about the picture book coming next June and preorder now 💫 linktr.ee/betterpetsbook
🦜🐶🐕🐩🐱🦎🦮🐈🐴🐎🐭🐁
Perhaps the cutest picture book of all time. 🐕🎪😻
Learn more about the picture book coming next June and preorder now 💫 linktr.ee/betterpetsbook
🦜🐶🐕🐩🐱🦎🦮🐈🐴🐎🐭🐁
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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
Makes me cry every time I think about it. @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @kaaauthor.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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
Makes me cry every time I think about it. @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @kaaauthor.bsky.social
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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
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
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
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
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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
@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...
https://bit.ly/3WiDx3Y"
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
@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
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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
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #mglit
November 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social #mglit
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 💫
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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 💫
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi3F...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi3F...
I wrote and illustrated a banned book
YouTube video by Lily Williams
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October 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi3F...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi3F...
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
Cover art from WE SPY FUNGI, illustrated by Francisco Fonesca
October 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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
Cover art from WE SPY FUNGI, illustrated by Francisco Fonesca