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Sharing news about kids books from international publishers and domestic library and teacher conferences https://www.publisherspotlight.com
What a big day today! Lunar New Year is here with the Fire Horse. It's Pancake Day for many as it is Shroive Tuesday; did someone say Carnival? And Ramadan begins this evening!
February 17, 2026 at 9:29 AM
What a big day today! Lunar New Year is here with the Fire Horse. It's Pancake Day for many as it is Shroive Tuesday; did someone say Carnival? And Ramadan begins this evening!
“MY TRIP WITH DRIP is a graphic novel about unlikely friends, working together, and illness” and won the #MaxUndMoritzPrize @helvetiq.bsky.social yabookscentral.com/my-trip-with...
February 16, 2026 at 3:28 PM
“MY TRIP WITH DRIP is a graphic novel about unlikely friends, working together, and illness” and won the #MaxUndMoritzPrize @helvetiq.bsky.social yabookscentral.com/my-trip-with...
PRUDENCE from @pajamapress.bsky.social “builds a bond of sisterhood and bravery” featuring little blue birds ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/p...
Prudence: The Brave Little Bird by Véronique Alarie & Gabrielle Lisa Collard, illustrated by Catherine Petit
Prudence: The Brave Little Bird by Véronique Alarie & Gabrielle Lisa Collard, illustrated by Catherine Petit. Pajama Press, 2025. 9781772783551 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred revi…
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February 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM
PRUDENCE from @pajamapress.bsky.social “builds a bond of sisterhood and bravery” featuring little blue birds ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/p...
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Eisner submissions are now open. My fellow comic creators, no matter at what point in your career you are, if you're making comics in any form, these awards are "For You" and you absolutely can be nominated. Let's get small press/self pub comics on that list! ENTER: www.comic-con.org/uploads/2025...
February 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Eisner submissions are now open. My fellow comic creators, no matter at what point in your career you are, if you're making comics in any form, these awards are "For You" and you absolutely can be nominated. Let's get small press/self pub comics on that list! ENTER: www.comic-con.org/uploads/2025...
“Kelpies, selkies, changelings, imps & giants stride through these richly crafted worlds...anything is possible & unlikely heroes emerge” in CELTIC FOLK AND FAIRY TALES by @laridonwriter.bsky.social published by @florisbooks.bsky.social www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
Junior Book of the Month: Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales by Lari Don
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:39 PM
“Kelpies, selkies, changelings, imps & giants stride through these richly crafted worlds...anything is possible & unlikely heroes emerge” in CELTIC FOLK AND FAIRY TALES by @laridonwriter.bsky.social published by @florisbooks.bsky.social www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
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TOMORROW I’M IN CHARGE from @geckopress.bsky.social “features the forest characters from Mühle’s previous picture book…in a new friendship scuffle” says @ala-booklist.bsky.social www.booklistonline.com/products/981...
February 16, 2026 at 12:04 PM
TOMORROW I’M IN CHARGE from @geckopress.bsky.social “features the forest characters from Mühle’s previous picture book…in a new friendship scuffle” says @ala-booklist.bsky.social www.booklistonline.com/products/981...
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Celebrate February with Wonderful Hair: The Beauty of Annie Malone by Eve Nadal Cataveras, illustrated by Felicia Marshall, a #Eureka Honor book, the story of the first Black woman millionaire www.crestonbooks.co/wonderfulhair
February 16, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Celebrate February with Wonderful Hair: The Beauty of Annie Malone by Eve Nadal Cataveras, illustrated by Felicia Marshall, a #Eureka Honor book, the story of the first Black woman millionaire www.crestonbooks.co/wonderfulhair
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CARNIVAL QUEEN delivers "the strong sense of community and Carnival’s place in history" www.booklistonline.com/products/981...
February 16, 2026 at 11:53 AM
CARNIVAL QUEEN delivers "the strong sense of community and Carnival’s place in history" www.booklistonline.com/products/981...
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Follow up listening to TROMBONE SHORTY with 5 O'CLOCK BAND its companion offering another captivating look at the childhood of the celebrated contemporary jazz musician liveoakmedia.com/books/5-oclo...
February 16, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Follow up listening to TROMBONE SHORTY with 5 O'CLOCK BAND its companion offering another captivating look at the childhood of the celebrated contemporary jazz musician liveoakmedia.com/books/5-oclo...
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This week's issue of The Moonlight Reader Society has been published. Read about the end of mass market paperbacks, an analysis of the latest book-tracking apps, the latest 25-word reviews and more moonlightreadersociety.substack.com/p/thats-the-... 💙📚
That's the thing about books, they let you travel without moving your feet
Vol. 3, Issue 6
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February 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM
This week's issue of The Moonlight Reader Society has been published. Read about the end of mass market paperbacks, an analysis of the latest book-tracking apps, the latest 25-word reviews and more moonlightreadersociety.substack.com/p/thats-the-... 💙📚
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📚 Power of School Libraries – Quote of the Week
School libraries don’t just hold books — they hold opportunities, perspectives, and futures.
If your school library made a difference in your life, this one’s for you. 📖
#PowerOfSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
School libraries don’t just hold books — they hold opportunities, perspectives, and futures.
If your school library made a difference in your life, this one’s for you. 📖
#PowerOfSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 11:28 AM
📚 Power of School Libraries – Quote of the Week
School libraries don’t just hold books — they hold opportunities, perspectives, and futures.
If your school library made a difference in your life, this one’s for you. 📖
#PowerOfSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
School libraries don’t just hold books — they hold opportunities, perspectives, and futures.
If your school library made a difference in your life, this one’s for you. 📖
#PowerOfSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
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📣Little Rebels Award Folk!
An Announcement:
Award organisers @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social & @housmansbookshop.bsky.social are pausing the Little Rebels Award for Radical Fiction this year.
Full announcement below.
#KidLitUK
An Announcement:
Award organisers @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social & @housmansbookshop.bsky.social are pausing the Little Rebels Award for Radical Fiction this year.
Full announcement below.
#KidLitUK
February 10, 2026 at 11:21 AM
📣Little Rebels Award Folk!
An Announcement:
Award organisers @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social & @housmansbookshop.bsky.social are pausing the Little Rebels Award for Radical Fiction this year.
Full announcement below.
#KidLitUK
An Announcement:
Award organisers @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social & @housmansbookshop.bsky.social are pausing the Little Rebels Award for Radical Fiction this year.
Full announcement below.
#KidLitUK
"In a challenging market, publishing non-fiction that is rigorously researched and credible is key to ensuring that readers do not 'lose trust' in books and print media" www.thebookseller.com/news/publish...
IPG Conference: Publishing rigorously researched non-fiction is 'key' to safeguard trust in books
Building readership and safeguarding trust in books in an era of creator-led media and information overload emerged as central themes at the IPG 2026 Spring Conference.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:42 AM
"In a challenging market, publishing non-fiction that is rigorously researched and credible is key to ensuring that readers do not 'lose trust' in books and print media" www.thebookseller.com/news/publish...
📚 Spotlighting the 2026 Read for Empathy collection: Emotions (primary)
⭐ The Hideysaurus @rachelbrightbooks & @chatterton1
⭐ Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim @kobinacommeh & @barah.ilustra
⭐ When I Am Kind IG: @childsplaybooks BS: @childs-play.co.uk @paulabowles_illustrator
⭐ The Hideysaurus @rachelbrightbooks & @chatterton1
⭐ Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim @kobinacommeh & @barah.ilustra
⭐ When I Am Kind IG: @childsplaybooks BS: @childs-play.co.uk @paulabowles_illustrator
February 16, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Ramadan begins the evening of Feb 17 With 25 globally inspired recipes, RAMADAN ON RAHMA ROAD from @barefootbooks.bsky.social gives kids a “community-centered #picturebook…where neighbors from around the world come together for a shared potluck iftar” says MaiStory
February 15, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Ramadan begins the evening of Feb 17 With 25 globally inspired recipes, RAMADAN ON RAHMA ROAD from @barefootbooks.bsky.social gives kids a “community-centered #picturebook…where neighbors from around the world come together for a shared potluck iftar” says MaiStory
In a @ala-booklist.bsky.social article THE ROSE OF VERSAILLES published by @udonentertainment.bsky.social is featured among #MangaEssentials Historical Fiction Inspired by Europe www.booklistonline.com/products/982...
February 14, 2026 at 1:53 PM
In a @ala-booklist.bsky.social article THE ROSE OF VERSAILLES published by @udonentertainment.bsky.social is featured among #MangaEssentials Historical Fiction Inspired by Europe www.booklistonline.com/products/982...
From @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social VALENTINE'S DAY IN THE VILLAGE "downplays the romantic aspects of Valentine’s Day in order to focus on a more child-friendly celebration" ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/v...
Valentine’s Day in the Village by Phyllis Alsdurf, illustrated by Lisa Hunt
Valentine’s Day in the Village by Phyllis Alsdurf, illustrated by Lisa Hunt. Beaming Books, 2026. 9798889832706 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover picture…
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February 14, 2026 at 9:16 AM
From @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social VALENTINE'S DAY IN THE VILLAGE "downplays the romantic aspects of Valentine’s Day in order to focus on a more child-friendly celebration" ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/v...
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Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
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February 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
“ transitbooks.bsky.social occupies the possibly unique position of being a nonprofit press with a roster including both a Nobel laureate and a TikTok sensation” www.washingtonpost.com/post-next/in...
Transit Books (@transitbooks.bsky.social)
Publishing award-winning literature from around the world in the San Francisco Bay Area.
www.transitbooks.org
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February 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
“ transitbooks.bsky.social occupies the possibly unique position of being a nonprofit press with a roster including both a Nobel laureate and a TikTok sensation” www.washingtonpost.com/post-next/in...
“asked whether authors should tread more cautiously McMullen-Ciotti responded with ‘a big giant no—write a great story & stand firm on it” Testerman said “If fear of being banned is what’s keeping you from writing the story you’re doing the banning”
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SCBWI Winter Conference 2026: Editors and Agents Talk Trends and Wish Lists
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators held its 2026 Virtual Winter Conference on February 6–7, featuring a panel of two editors and two agents, who shared what they’re looking for, a...
www.publishersweekly.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:26 PM
“asked whether authors should tread more cautiously McMullen-Ciotti responded with ‘a big giant no—write a great story & stand firm on it” Testerman said “If fear of being banned is what’s keeping you from writing the story you’re doing the banning”
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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From @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social VALENTINE’S DAY IN THE VILLAGE “this Valentine’s Day story does not focus on secret admirers but instead honors the love and belonging of everyone in a community” www.slj.com/story/4-swee...
4 Sweet Valentine
These illustrated works, including a board book, early reader, and two picture books, are heartwarming picks that are sure to be hits beyond Valentine’s Day.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:12 PM
From @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social VALENTINE’S DAY IN THE VILLAGE “this Valentine’s Day story does not focus on secret admirers but instead honors the love and belonging of everyone in a community” www.slj.com/story/4-swee...
From @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social "CARNIVAL QUEEN is a radiant picture book that celebrates ancestry, belonging, and the power of community. It is perfect for classrooms and families wanting to share the beauty and depth of Carnival with young children" discoveringespanol.com/black-histor...
February 13, 2026 at 2:08 PM
From @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social "CARNIVAL QUEEN is a radiant picture book that celebrates ancestry, belonging, and the power of community. It is perfect for classrooms and families wanting to share the beauty and depth of Carnival with young children" discoveringespanol.com/black-histor...
MUSIC OF THE MOUNTAINS from @barefootbooks.bsky.social says @slj.com is a “beautiful story focusing on the fear of failing in public.... A narrative steeped in tradition and family with a modern plot, this book will be a welcome addition to picture book collections” www.slj.com/story/8-love...
8 Lovely Titles for Young Readers That Center Ramadan and Eid
Running from mid-February to late-March, the religious holidays are celebrated by Muslim people all over the world. From board books to a graphic novel, there’s something here for every young reader.
www.slj.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM
MUSIC OF THE MOUNTAINS from @barefootbooks.bsky.social says @slj.com is a “beautiful story focusing on the fear of failing in public.... A narrative steeped in tradition and family with a modern plot, this book will be a welcome addition to picture book collections” www.slj.com/story/8-love...