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Sharing news about kids books from international publishers and domestic library and teacher conferences https://www.publisherspotlight.com
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Sasha the office kitty says "One Can Be by Pat Zietlow Miller is the perfect book for World Introverts Day!" #kidlit #cats #Bookcats #introverts @kidlitchat.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Sasha the office kitty says "One Can Be by Pat Zietlow Miller is the perfect book for World Introverts Day!" #kidlit #cats #Bookcats #introverts @kidlitchat.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
HOW TO SAVE A LIBRARY from @pajamapress.bsky.social is “a very engaging story that is filled with #MG drama, some nasty bullies, great friendships, and family issues that will keep young readers turning the pages” losangelesbookreview.com/review/how-t...
January 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
HOW TO SAVE A LIBRARY from @pajamapress.bsky.social is “a very engaging story that is filled with #MG drama, some nasty bullies, great friendships, and family issues that will keep young readers turning the pages” losangelesbookreview.com/review/how-t...
“Here is the chance to become familiar with toys and games played in different countries of the world. While many of the themes and rules are familiar, the languages spoken are unique to the culture” WELCOME TO OUR PLAYGROUND from @nosycrowus.bsky.social sandiegobookreview.com/product/welc...
Welcome to Our Playground: A Celebration of Games Children Play Everywhere - San Diego Book Review
An oversized book fashioned in a kaleidoscope of color and featuring a jumble of active, bouncing children engaged in a myriad of play activities. Here is the
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January 2, 2026 at 1:55 PM
“Here is the chance to become familiar with toys and games played in different countries of the world. While many of the themes and rules are familiar, the languages spoken are unique to the culture” WELCOME TO OUR PLAYGROUND from @nosycrowus.bsky.social sandiegobookreview.com/product/welc...
Listen to translator Daniel Hahn discussing the project of bringing THE INVISIBLE STORY to English language readers for @lantanapub.bsky.social youtu.be/H1-In-IKdvQ?...
El Cuento Fantasma/ The Invisible Story: on translating and inclusive books
YouTube video by Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing
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January 2, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Listen to translator Daniel Hahn discussing the project of bringing THE INVISIBLE STORY to English language readers for @lantanapub.bsky.social youtu.be/H1-In-IKdvQ?...
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Happy New Year! This is a good year to introduce kids to the themes of justice, fairness, and right & wrong and thankfully Sawyer is on hand to help in TRIAL AND ERROR by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social & Deborah Zemke www.crestonbooks.co/_files/ugd/6...
January 2, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Happy New Year! This is a good year to introduce kids to the themes of justice, fairness, and right & wrong and thankfully Sawyer is on hand to help in TRIAL AND ERROR by @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social & Deborah Zemke www.crestonbooks.co/_files/ugd/6...
SMALL MIGHTY DUNG BEETLE “would make an excellent choice for informational storytimes or for kids to learn about the smaller parts of the ecosystem around them” @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social #StartSmallThinkBig series flyingoffmybookshelf.blogspot.com/2025/12/smal...
Small mighty dung beetle by Mary Auld, illustrated by Hannah Bailey
Tags: Informational picture book; Insects; Life cycles Summary: I've looked at a previous book in this series, Fluffy Flying Seed , but I c...
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January 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
SMALL MIGHTY DUNG BEETLE “would make an excellent choice for informational storytimes or for kids to learn about the smaller parts of the ecosystem around them” @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social #StartSmallThinkBig series flyingoffmybookshelf.blogspot.com/2025/12/smal...
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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...
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"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