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Unban Coolies is a YouTube channel launched by Christopher Lau | He brings you interviews with many well-known authors, illustrators, editors, and librarians who are defending book access - be sure to check this out & share widely! @freadomfighters.bsky.social
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Unban Coolies
I'm Christopher Lau, the founder of Unban Coolies. This channel is a direct response to the alarming surge in book bans, created to support the authors, illustrators, and librarians on the front lines...
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January 1, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Unban Coolies is a YouTube channel launched by Christopher Lau | He brings you interviews with many well-known authors, illustrators, editors, and librarians who are defending book access - be sure to check this out & share widely! @freadomfighters.bsky.social
youtube.com/@unbancoolie...
youtube.com/@unbancoolie...
"Based on [author] Garnier’s series of short films" ART'ACADABRA from @postwavebooks.bsky.social "defines art concepts such as line, color, shape, scale, composition, perspective, and other aspects that demonstrate related vocabulary for budding artists" www.bayviews.org/review/artbr...
January 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
"Based on [author] Garnier’s series of short films" ART'ACADABRA from @postwavebooks.bsky.social "defines art concepts such as line, color, shape, scale, composition, perspective, and other aspects that demonstrate related vocabulary for budding artists" www.bayviews.org/review/artbr...
"MAMA'S SPECIAL WONTON SOUP is a charming story about sharing with...peaceful rural life portrayed, and the restful color pallet of the storytelling illustrations" published by @lantanapub.bsky.social kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2025/12/mama...
Mama's Special Wonton Soup by Wai Mei Wong and Xin Yue Zhu - ADVISABLE
Mama's Special Wonton Soup by Wai Mei Wong, illustrated by Xin Yue Zhu . PICTURE BOOK. Lantana Publishing, 2025. $19. 9781836290186 BUYING A...
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January 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
"MAMA'S SPECIAL WONTON SOUP is a charming story about sharing with...peaceful rural life portrayed, and the restful color pallet of the storytelling illustrations" published by @lantanapub.bsky.social kissthebookjr.blogspot.com/2025/12/mama...
From @scallywagpress.bsky.social "A GALLERY OF CATS does a spectacular job of sparking imagination and interest in art. Sparse text leaves ample for that imagination to take flight in this absolute delight" glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-ga...
A Gallery of Cats Book Review
Book reviews of children's literature, juvenile and YA books, and adult literature from a mom and son.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:10 PM
From @scallywagpress.bsky.social "A GALLERY OF CATS does a spectacular job of sparking imagination and interest in art. Sparse text leaves ample for that imagination to take flight in this absolute delight" glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-ga...
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6/ There's tons more interesting information in the full survey — more than I had space to write up! For example, here are the genres Americans say they read, and which ones men and women say they read!
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
6/ There's tons more interesting information in the full survey — more than I had space to write up! For example, here are the genres Americans say they read, and which ones men and women say they read!
"The youngest reader can follow the pictures of the pet in situ and the picture of how to mee the pet's needs" in both PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS CAT and PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS DOG 2 new #picturebooks from @postwavebooks.bsky.social glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/12/plea...
January 1, 2026 at 11:58 AM
"The youngest reader can follow the pictures of the pet in situ and the picture of how to mee the pet's needs" in both PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS CAT and PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS DOG 2 new #picturebooks from @postwavebooks.bsky.social glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2025/12/plea...
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Edgy fiction for 11-14 year olds With titles by Kwame Alexander, Malorie Blackman, Jason Rohan, Christopher Edge, Catherine Bruton, Simon James Green, Robert Muchamore, Anne Cassidy & more. With links to articles and resources. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/edgy-... #teachersofx
Edgy stories for 11-14 year olds
Edgy stories for 11-14 year olds with titles by Kwame Alexander, Malorie Blackman, Hilary McKay, Ele Fountain, Christopher Edge & more.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Edgy fiction for 11-14 year olds With titles by Kwame Alexander, Malorie Blackman, Jason Rohan, Christopher Edge, Catherine Bruton, Simon James Green, Robert Muchamore, Anne Cassidy & more. With links to articles and resources. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/edgy-... #teachersofx
We've been tracking as many #best #kidsbooks as we can find and updating our roundup to reflects applause for @barefootbooks.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @childsplayusa.bsky.social #CicadaBooks @cuentodeluz.bsky.social @florisbooks.bsky.social @helvetiq.bsky.social 1/3
December 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We've been tracking as many #best #kidsbooks as we can find and updating our roundup to reflects applause for @barefootbooks.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @childsplayusa.bsky.social #CicadaBooks @cuentodeluz.bsky.social @florisbooks.bsky.social @helvetiq.bsky.social 1/3
“The birdseye views of the components of the cities described have so much detail… Even the textures on the buildings, and the tiny trees and plants, are beautifully done” THE CITIES OF THE FUTURE from @postwavebooks.bsky.social msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/12/mmgm...
December 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
“The birdseye views of the components of the cities described have so much detail… Even the textures on the buildings, and the tiny trees and plants, are beautifully done” THE CITIES OF THE FUTURE from @postwavebooks.bsky.social msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/12/mmgm...
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These lists are such a gift to lovers of children’s books. Thank you.
December 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
These lists are such a gift to lovers of children’s books. Thank you.
“The impact of a tree falling in the forest is introduced in this charming picture book for young children” THANK YOU, OLD OAK from @barefootbooks.bsky.social ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/t...
Thank You, Old Oak by Britt Crow-Miller, illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford
Thank You, Old Oak by Britt Crow-Miller, illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford. Barefoot Books, 2025. 9798888596579 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture boo…
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December 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
“The impact of a tree falling in the forest is introduced in this charming picture book for young children” THANK YOU, OLD OAK from @barefootbooks.bsky.social ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/12/09/t...
THE QUILT OF OUR MEMORIES from @cuentodeluz.bsky.social “spans generations…and adds to the variety of picture books that feature the power of this art form in connecting generations and memories” msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
The Quilt of Our Memories
Middle school books, middle grade books, books for tweens, middle school library, middle grade literature, #MGLit, librarian, kids
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December 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM
THE QUILT OF OUR MEMORIES from @cuentodeluz.bsky.social “spans generations…and adds to the variety of picture books that feature the power of this art form in connecting generations and memories” msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
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Day #31: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Books. End with a bang! Only a small number of all the picture books published in a given year make this list. See what I think stands out as unforgettable & thanks for reading all month! #kidlit #31Days31Lists 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/31/3...
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Books
Only a small number of all the picture books published in a given year make this list. See what I think stands out as truly unforgettable.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Day #31: 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Books. End with a bang! Only a small number of all the picture books published in a given year make this list. See what I think stands out as unforgettable & thanks for reading all month! #kidlit #31Days31Lists 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/31/3...
“A true treasure reminding us peace and wonder are always right at hand” BLUE SKY MORNING from @florisbooks.bsky.social www.bayviews.org/review/blue-...
December 31, 2025 at 12:13 PM
“A true treasure reminding us peace and wonder are always right at hand” BLUE SKY MORNING from @florisbooks.bsky.social www.bayviews.org/review/blue-...
Coming in February! MAKING IT UP AS YOU GO ALONG from @littleislandbooks.bsky.social has earned a #StarredReview! “Entertaining, comprehensive, and encouraging; for anyone who’s curious about how stories work” and authored by Patricia Forde! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
December 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Coming in February! MAKING IT UP AS YOU GO ALONG from @littleislandbooks.bsky.social has earned a #StarredReview! “Entertaining, comprehensive, and encouraging; for anyone who’s curious about how stories work” and authored by Patricia Forde! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
“Talking about a loved one’s passing can be challenging, especially with young children” THE REMEMBERING CANDLE from @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social provides #picturebook readers with “touching prose and stunning illustrations will warm readers’ hearts” www.jewishchronicle.org/2025/12/05/a...
Accept yourself, with Torah! | Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle
“Every Body Is: Nurturing Self-Acceptance through Torah Values,” by Chanie Kamman and Alyssa Goldwater, illustrated by Dafne Zivan, published by Feldheim Publishers This book belongs in every Jewish h...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“Talking about a loved one’s passing can be challenging, especially with young children” THE REMEMBERING CANDLE from @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social provides #picturebook readers with “touching prose and stunning illustrations will warm readers’ hearts” www.jewishchronicle.org/2025/12/05/a...
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Congratulations to The Book of Life Podcast on 20 years of sharing Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)! Hear author Shoshana Nambi singing "Hine Ma Tov” at time stamp 21:38, is sure to make your heart melt. Shoshana’s books, THE VERY BEST SUKKAH: A STORY FROM UGANDA and SLOW DOWN, SHOSHI! IT’S SHABBAT IN UGANDA
December 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Congratulations to The Book of Life Podcast on 20 years of sharing Jewish Kidlit (Mostly)! Hear author Shoshana Nambi singing "Hine Ma Tov” at time stamp 21:38, is sure to make your heart melt. Shoshana’s books, THE VERY BEST SUKKAH: A STORY FROM UGANDA and SLOW DOWN, SHOSHI! IT’S SHABBAT IN UGANDA
Counting down? THE VERY FINE CLOCK by Muriel Spark and illustrated by Edward Gorey “blends gentle storytelling with the unmistakable artistic style” and we are so glad @transitbooks.bsky.social has published this quirky gem! yabookscentral.com/the-very-fin...
December 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Counting down? THE VERY FINE CLOCK by Muriel Spark and illustrated by Edward Gorey “blends gentle storytelling with the unmistakable artistic style” and we are so glad @transitbooks.bsky.social has published this quirky gem! yabookscentral.com/the-very-fin...
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May you soar to new heights in the coming year!
-from all of us at USBBY
-from all of us at USBBY
December 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
May you soar to new heights in the coming year!
-from all of us at USBBY
-from all of us at USBBY
#TranslationTuesday THE MUSEUM OF SHAPES FROM #CicadaBooks “combines basic geometry and the concept of shapes into a fun reading and moving experience” flyingoffmybookshelf.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
The museum of shapes by Sven Volker
Tags: Picture book; Concepts; Early math; Shapes; Interactive picture book Summary: This unique book combines basic geometry and the conce...
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December 30, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#TranslationTuesday THE MUSEUM OF SHAPES FROM #CicadaBooks “combines basic geometry and the concept of shapes into a fun reading and moving experience” flyingoffmybookshelf.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
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Just 11 DAYS left until #12x12PB registration opens for 2026. We're counting down with prizes every day until Jan. 9th. To win today's prize - a set of 12 x 12 pens, comment before midnight ET and tell us whether you write first #picturebook drafts by hand or on a device/computer.
December 30, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Just 11 DAYS left until #12x12PB registration opens for 2026. We're counting down with prizes every day until Jan. 9th. To win today's prize - a set of 12 x 12 pens, comment before midnight ET and tell us whether you write first #picturebook drafts by hand or on a device/computer.
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New Year Reads by Nadia Ali
Raisah art Fatma Zehra Köprülü
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Humphrey art Valenti Gubianas
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The Animal Societies Series
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Raisah art Fatma Zehra Köprülü
amazon.com/Raisah-Boat-...
Humphrey art Valenti Gubianas
rb.gy/syih1s
The Animal Societies Series
shop.capstonepub.com/Shop/s/produ...
@kubepublishing.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
New Year Reads by Nadia Ali
Raisah art Fatma Zehra Köprülü
amazon.com/Raisah-Boat-...
Humphrey art Valenti Gubianas
rb.gy/syih1s
The Animal Societies Series
shop.capstonepub.com/Shop/s/produ...
@kubepublishing.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social
Raisah art Fatma Zehra Köprülü
amazon.com/Raisah-Boat-...
Humphrey art Valenti Gubianas
rb.gy/syih1s
The Animal Societies Series
shop.capstonepub.com/Shop/s/produ...
@kubepublishing.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social @seymouragency.bsky.social @joycekay.bsky.social
"Look out too for the middle-grade fantasy adventure The Nightkeeper’s Apprentice by Jude Reid, winner of the annual #KelpiesPrize, awarded by Edinburgh’s @florisbooks.bsky.social dedicated to discovering brilliant new children’s writing talent since 2004" www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
Insider's Choice: Scottish debut novels to look out for in 2026
There are some highly promising literary debuts lined up for 2026, writes Vikki Reilly
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December 30, 2025 at 11:34 AM
"Look out too for the middle-grade fantasy adventure The Nightkeeper’s Apprentice by Jude Reid, winner of the annual #KelpiesPrize, awarded by Edinburgh’s @florisbooks.bsky.social dedicated to discovering brilliant new children’s writing talent since 2004" www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
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Are you following @slj.com 's advice? MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS "should be included in all library #audio collections for young children" liveoakmedia.com/books/mufaro...
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale - Live Oak Media
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December 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Are you following @slj.com 's advice? MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS "should be included in all library #audio collections for young children" liveoakmedia.com/books/mufaro...
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"Dinosaurs, dragons, robots, creative capers, and some crashing and smashing. How do you make friends when you’re new? ...I'M GOING TO MAKE A FRIEND considers the worries, feelings and thoughts a child might go through in a fun and imaginative journey" schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...
I'm Going to Make a Friend by Darren Chetty, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat
I’m Going To Make A Friend is a great resource aimed at children aged 3 and over, for home use or child settings to promote social skills.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"Dinosaurs, dragons, robots, creative capers, and some crashing and smashing. How do you make friends when you’re new? ...I'M GOING TO MAKE A FRIEND considers the worries, feelings and thoughts a child might go through in a fun and imaginative journey" schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-bo...