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We are the MacKids School & Library marketing team! Follow us for news about books for kids & teens and resources for teachers & librarians!

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We believe that every person, of every age, of every race, of every gender, no matter who they love, or where they live, should have access to books that reflect and expand their worldview. #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek
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Last year’s failed HB 1539 is back for the 2026 Legislative Session (HB 1119) filed by Rep. Bankson again.

It would remove a district’s ability to review a work in its entirety to determine literary, artistic, scientific, or political value before forcing removal.

www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill...
January 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Black History is American History. Tap the link to download teacher’s guides and browse title lists to share during Black History Month - and all year long - with our Black History Month Resource Center! bit.ly/3PwxchM

#blackhistorymonth #edusky #history
January 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Thank you to the New York Times for sharing this lovely review of THE LIONS' RUN!

I'm looking forward to sharing this story with you on February 3. You can preorder now from your favorite place to get books!

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/b... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social #Booksky
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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BIG NEWS!

Utah's chapter of the ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the state for its banning of 22 books from all public school students.

This case could have massive implications nationwide.

bookriot.com/utah-sued-ov...
State ACLU, on Behalf of Authors and Students, Sues Utah Over Book Bans
The ACLU of Utah has filed a lawsuit against the state over legislation that has allowed them to ban books from public school students.
bookriot.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Happy Book Birthday to UPSIDE-DOWN IFTAR by Maysa Odeh & Nadine Issa, which has 1 starred review! Celebrate Ramadan with Malak and her family in this delicious picture book packed with warm, vibrant illustrations and the beautiful chaos of a bustling kitchen. bit.ly/4qg9Zkh

#edusky #ramadan
January 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Happy Book Birthday to YOU ARE A DIAMOND, illustrated by Staci Bryant! This book for the Littlest Dolly Parton Fans encourages readers to embrace their inner sparkle and chase their dreams fearlessly ✨🤠 bit.ly/4oUcYh5

#edusky #books #picturebook #dollyparton
January 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
January 2026's new Picture Book releases include a lyrical journey through the arctic (ARCTIC ADVENTURE), a ghost with a green thumb (LEONARD GROWS A HAUNTED GARDEN), and an introduction to Passover (MY FIRST PASSOVER). Learn more at the link! bit.ly/49d4lcW

#edusky #books #kidlit
January 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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January 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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In Dan Gemeinhart's BUSTED, when Oscar accepts ex-mobster Jimmy Deluca's offer of help, it sets off a road trip w/a madcap chain of events that puts them at odds w/Oscar’s strong moral compass. An action-filled intergenerational adventure w/humor & heart. Loved it! #MGLit
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January 4, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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While spending time with Chase and Finnegan, words like friendship, family, connection, love, light, and joy kept racing through my mind. Most of all, the story filled me with HOPE! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
January 1, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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“At a time when we see a breakdown in civic society, Jones embodies the best of citizenship and the courage it requires to defend our freedoms.”
December 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Spread from me and @jyotigopal.bsky.social’s upcoming book, Arctic Adventure: A Tundra Tale! Preorders available now, check link in bio @mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @barnesandnoble.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Day #27: 31 Days, 31 Lists: Blueberry Award Contenders (Celebrating the Environment). Today's list contains an appreciation of nature, a rallying cry for climate action, and titles that promote climate stewardship. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/27/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Blueberry Award Contenders (Celebrating the Environment)
Today's list contains an appreciation of nature, a rallying cry for climate action, and titles that promote climate stewardship.
afuse8production.slj.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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My new #mglit 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 guests. I'd love to see you there!

linktr.ee/thelionsrunt... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @shoponceuponatime.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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When a loved one dies, where do they go? A new kids' book suggests 'They Walk On' | NPR buff.ly/zUtMfDx
December 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With the winter holiday season upon us, tap the link to browse titles across cultures and traditions from Diwali to Lunar New Year! We hope to diversify your reading list with titles like LET IT GLOW, LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY, and CHRISTMAS BOOK FLOOD! bit.ly/3TgtXhJ
December 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Our only young adult novel publishing in December 2025 is THERE'S ALWAYS NEXT YEAR by Leah Johnson and George M. Johnson! A dual POV YA romance, with a starred review about what it means to nearly blow your life up, and a race to put it back together before your time runs out. bit.ly/4olb6xR
December 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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“A book ban is un-American for this simplest reason: it takes a decision that belongs in the private space that exists between a person and their conscience and turns it into a public act of control.”

A must-read post by Sharon McMahon

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Sharon McMahon (@sharonmcmahon)
Book bans create a nation of permission seekers instead of critical thinkers. It is not the role of the government to pre-decide the information and stories citizens are allowed to encounter.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
"There is nothing left except to try."

The ebook verions of A WRINKLE IN TIME and its sequels are on sale for 5 days ONLY! From 12/19 to 12/23 you can get each book in the series for $1.99 each ✨

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#awrinkleintime #books #ebook #sale #madeleinelengle
December 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
2025 has brought us and our authors many glowing starred reviews. Looking to add acclaimed middle grade titles to your young readers' shelves? Consider BUSTED (5 🌟), A SEA OF LEMON TREES (4 🌟), and THE FIVE WOLVES (4 🌟). bit.ly/4otrbSX
December 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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You may remember that in August, the Middle District Court of Florida ruled in favor of plaintiffs in a lawsuit over book bans in the state. He said none of the books were obscene: bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill
In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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ALA, @bookriot.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @flfreedomread.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social all track different aspects of the movement - no matter how you look at it, book bans are sweeping across the country. Don't miss our joint report: https://bit.ly/4qkTZh5
December 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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"An endearing, deeply moving story of healing." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN | Kirkus Reviews
A runaway former shelter dog and an orphaned cheetah cub bond in friendship.
www.kirkusreviews.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM