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Recently a sled dog was the star of an event, a member of the Exonerated Five launched his book on justice, an author shared a picture book biography + more in this week’s In Brief roundup buff.ly/wY0iMYQ
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Recently a sled dog was the star of an event, a member of the Exonerated Five launched his book on justice, an author shared a picture book biography + more in this week’s In Brief roundup buff.ly/wY0iMYQ
A middle grade debut about polar opposite tweens protecting a dragon egg, a short story collection from a bestselling author, a YA coming-of-age story about finding community in a roller derby rink, and more new books hitting shelves next week buff.ly/w6lXW1K
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A middle grade debut about polar opposite tweens protecting a dragon egg, a short story collection from a bestselling author, a YA coming-of-age story about finding community in a roller derby rink, and more new books hitting shelves next week buff.ly/w6lXW1K
We spoke with three educators about the ways they’re helping support passionate readers to elevate them and their reading lives for the long term, from book clubs to reading logs and more buff.ly/XFxkoRr
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We spoke with three educators about the ways they’re helping support passionate readers to elevate them and their reading lives for the long term, from book clubs to reading logs and more buff.ly/XFxkoRr
Jason Reynolds’s Audiobook 'Soundtrack' Set for Print Release buff.ly/vl2kSN3
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Jason Reynolds’s Audiobook 'Soundtrack' Set for Print Release buff.ly/vl2kSN3
To celebrate their 25 years of partnership, Penguin Random House and First Book will host two free virtual events on November 17 buff.ly/dKWrIik
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
To celebrate their 25 years of partnership, Penguin Random House and First Book will host two free virtual events on November 17 buff.ly/dKWrIik
Coming soon: new projects from @allysa-adams.bsky.social @billcanterbury.bsky.social @ajsmith.bsky.social + more buff.ly/3T4zIin
November 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Coming soon: new projects from @allysa-adams.bsky.social @billcanterbury.bsky.social @ajsmith.bsky.social + more buff.ly/3T4zIin
In the season of gratitude, readers can enjoy books exploring how to show appreciation and give thanks for the little things buff.ly/qQxeZMN
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
In the season of gratitude, readers can enjoy books exploring how to show appreciation and give thanks for the little things buff.ly/qQxeZMN
New book deals on the way from @davidbooher.bsky.social @daphnebg.bsky.social @chambraeg.bsky.social + more buff.ly/3T4zIin
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
New book deals on the way from @davidbooher.bsky.social @daphnebg.bsky.social @chambraeg.bsky.social + more buff.ly/3T4zIin
In anticipation of Thanksgiving, we invited Adam Wallace and Cynthia Platt, the creators of two turkey-centric picture books, to discuss their festive books and the creative process buff.ly/cPPk4WA
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In anticipation of Thanksgiving, we invited Adam Wallace and Cynthia Platt, the creators of two turkey-centric picture books, to discuss their festive books and the creative process buff.ly/cPPk4WA
Announcing new deals for @taradairman.bsky.social @ellisjrosen.bsky.social @shaelynzeitz.bsky.social + more
Rights Report: Week of November 10, 2025
New deals for Autumn Krause, Myah Ariel, Alexandra Vivelo, and others.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Announcing new deals for @taradairman.bsky.social @ellisjrosen.bsky.social @shaelynzeitz.bsky.social + more
Elisha Cooper’s “concise” picture book THE RARE BIRD is “a gentle celebration of imagination that honors both the wildness of play and the creature comforts of home”
The Rare Bird by Elisha Cooper
With concise text and watercolors that feel full of swift motion, Cooper (Here Is a Book) introduces a house cat—white with a bl...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Elisha Cooper’s “concise” picture book THE RARE BIRD is “a gentle celebration of imagination that honors both the wildness of play and the creature comforts of home”
Why Editor Andrew Karre Can’t Imagine YA Literature Without Sexual Content | PEN America
Why Editor Andrew Karre Can’t Imagine YA Literature Without Sexual Content
'If it became impossible to publish YA novels with sex in them, I think it would effectively become impossible to publish YA novels.'
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November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Why Editor Andrew Karre Can’t Imagine YA Literature Without Sexual Content | PEN America
On the eve of retirement, publisher Barry Cunningham reflects on his career in children’s publishing, and talks about his next chapter | Reuters
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November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
On the eve of retirement, publisher Barry Cunningham reflects on his career in children’s publishing, and talks about his next chapter | Reuters
★ “Rousing action-packed adventure” distinguishes Christopher Roubique’s middle grade debut MYTHSPEAKER, a “timeless and original celebration of Indigenous stories”
Mythspeaker by Christopher Roubique
Cajun and Indigenous debut author Roubique draws inspiration from Indigenous American tales to craft a rousing action-packed adv...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
★ “Rousing action-packed adventure” distinguishes Christopher Roubique’s middle grade debut MYTHSPEAKER, a “timeless and original celebration of Indigenous stories”
Holiday Gift Guide for Children's Books | AP
These children's books from 2025 make great holiday gifts for every age group
The Associated Press has created a holiday gift guide of some of the standout books for kids from 2025. Giving a book is a great way to share the love of reading.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Holiday Gift Guide for Children's Books | AP
★ Stephen Barr and illustrator A.G. Ford’s “radiant” picture book IF THIS WERE THE WORLD “successfully captures the spirit of playground politics”
If This Were the World by Stephen Barr
Collaborative recreation yields lessons about collective responsibility in this generative story. After Ms. Lee’s class runs out...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
★ Stephen Barr and illustrator A.G. Ford’s “radiant” picture book IF THIS WERE THE WORLD “successfully captures the spirit of playground politics”
To Help SNAP Recipients, Bookstores Set Up as Food Banks | NYT buff.ly/dPhVQJt
November 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
To Help SNAP Recipients, Bookstores Set Up as Food Banks | NYT buff.ly/dPhVQJt
'Strega Nona' is still reaching audiences at 50 years old | NPR buff.ly/2ai3TST
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
'Strega Nona' is still reaching audiences at 50 years old | NPR buff.ly/2ai3TST
★ In AANIIN: I SEE YOUR LIGHT, an “uplifting picture book about beholding others’ brightness,” Dawn Quigley and illustrator Nanibah Chacon craft “an empowering read that both honors children’s behavioral strengths and offers guidance on orienting around values”
Aaniin: I See Your Light by Dawn Quigley
In an uplifting picture book about beholding others’ brightness, Ojibwe author Quigley, collaborating with Diné (Navajo) and Chi...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
★ In AANIIN: I SEE YOUR LIGHT, an “uplifting picture book about beholding others’ brightness,” Dawn Quigley and illustrator Nanibah Chacon craft “an empowering read that both honors children’s behavioral strengths and offers guidance on orienting around values”
Sabrina Carpenter to Star, Produce Musical ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Movie for Universal | The Hollywood Reporter buff.ly/Ysfw9sP
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Sabrina Carpenter to Star, Produce Musical ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Movie for Universal | The Hollywood Reporter buff.ly/Ysfw9sP
Have you read the latest Children’s Bookshelf? buff.ly/Trlw5ce
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Have you read the latest Children’s Bookshelf? buff.ly/Trlw5ce
ALA Welcomes New Executive Director buff.ly/LajBNfP
November 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
ALA Welcomes New Executive Director buff.ly/LajBNfP
Jeff Kinney's 'Partypooper' Tour in Photos buff.ly/dprnKiw
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Jeff Kinney's 'Partypooper' Tour in Photos buff.ly/dprnKiw
Community Building in Boston’s Kid Lit World buff.ly/dki5WPo
November 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Community Building in Boston’s Kid Lit World buff.ly/dki5WPo
Random House Children’s Books has acquired children’s trade, library, and educational publisher Cherry Lake buff.ly/CoBi3Nx
November 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Random House Children’s Books has acquired children’s trade, library, and educational publisher Cherry Lake buff.ly/CoBi3Nx