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- “If there's some kid who can pick up one of my books and see a little piece of themselves, then I think that's important. I'm so honored by that.” @samiraahmed.bsky.social discusses her multiverse YA romance, THE SINGULAR LIFE OF ARIA PATEL, which is on shelves now! ⬇️ people.com/samira-ahmed...
- Let's hear it for #1 New York Times bestseller Lynn Painter's magical new middle grade, THE WISH SWITCH, on shelves today! 🪄✨ vimeo.com/1033944564
- Happy publication day to ATHLETE IS AGENDER edited by @katherinelocke.bsky.social and Nicole Melleby! 🏳️🌈 Find out more about this essential nonfiction anthology in this interview with @slj.com's Teen Librarian Toolbox: teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/05/13/f...
- Mark your calendars and register now for @slj.com's Day of Dialog coming up on Thursday, May 22! @ljsljevents.bsky.social www.slj.com/event/school...
- Beatty Award winning author of BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN, @danaleman.bsky.social, talks about the inspiration for the novel, its protagonist, Sol, and more in this meet-the-author interview with @teachingbooks.bsky.social. ⬇️ Listen now! school.teachingbooks.net/book_reading...
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- We can't wait for you to meet more of the kids in Mrs. Z's class! Olive stars in OLIVE LITTLE GETS CRAFTY by Linda Urban, and Synclaire stars in SYNCLAIRE FIELDS KNOWS THE SCORE by @olugbemisolabooks.bsky.social, both out on July 8. Catch up on the rest of the series now!
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- @eliotschrefer.bsky.social's Wyatt Hill and @keklamagoon.bsky.social's Ayana Ndoum are the latest of Mrs. Z's students to get their own books! Pick up WYATT HILL BRINGS A LIZARD TO SCHOOL and AYANA NDOUM TAKES THE STAGE on shelves now, along with the rest of The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class series.
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- @authorgracelin.bsky.social has been writing amazing children's books for years, and we're thrilled that her latest, THE GATE, THE GIRL, AND THE DRAGON, is on shelves now. Find out more about Grace's body of work, along with educational resources and more, in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/e/grace-lin
- @novarensuma.bsky.social talks about the inspiration for her new YA book, WAKE THE WILD CREATURES, her journey as an author, and more in an interview with @slj.com's Teen Librarian Toolbox! ⬇️ teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/05/07/f...
- Let's meet Poppy, from POPPY SONG BAKES A WAY by Karina Yan Glaser, and Memo, from THE LEGEND OF MEMO CASTILLO by @willalex.bsky.social! Dive right into the unmissable chapter books in the Kids in Mrs. Z's Class series, coordinated by @katemessner.com 🏫
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- Reposted by LBYR School & LibraryToday is the day!! Audre Zora Toni Mercy-Moore stans, we are so back!! @tiawilliams.bsky.social
- Reposted by LBYR School & Library✨ It’s PUBLICATION DAY for WAKE THE WILD CREATURES! ✨ This is a story for survivors, for dreamers, for people who don’t belong, and for those who want to run away from this current nightmare to build something new. I hope this book finds its readers. If it’s found you, I love you and see you. 🖤
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- In celebration of #ChildrensBookWeek, Aubrey Hartman (author of THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST) wrote a story starter prompt! Invite kids to imagine what comes next in the swashbuckling tale of Traitor Bill: everychildareader.net/wp-content/u...
- Have you met Emma McKenna and Rohan Murthy yet? If not, what are you waiting for? In EMMA MCKENNA, FULL OUT and ROHAN MURTHY HAS A PLAN, @katemessner.com and @rajanilarocca.bsky.social introduce us to two of the third-graders in Mrs. Z's wacky and wonderful class. Come on in!
- Watch WHEN WE GO MISSING (5/13) author @aprilhenry.bsky.social discuss her work alongside other incredible Hachette authors TONIGHT as part of EveryLibrary's Summer Reads 2025! The event goes live at 7PM, just follow the link below to tune in!
- Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! This week, we're shining a light on one of our favorite teachers: Mrs. Z!
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- "We are everywhere, we deserve to be everywhere, and we can excel everywhere." Co-editors @katherinelocke.bsky.social and Nicole Melleby write about ATHLETE IS AGENDER, their new nonfiction anthology, in this month's #QueerAllYear newsletter. 🌈
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- We're so excited to see this well-deserved praise for WAKE THE WILD CREATURES, @novarensuma.bsky.social's thrilling tale of survival and freedom. Find this book on shelves next week on May 6!
- Just a few more days until Audre & Bash are on your shelves, but if you can't wait another minute, you can read an excerpt from @tiawilliams.bsky.social's YA debut now! www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainmen...
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- Penn and Kim Holderness's new picture book, ALL YOU CAN BE WITH ADHD, comes out this fall! Take a look at the newly revealed cover ⬇️ people.com/amazing-race...
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- Master storyteller @authorgracelin.bsky.social's new novel, THE GATE, THE GIRL, AND THE DRAGON, comes out next week on May 6! Pair this and Grace's prior modern classics for middle grade readers with these other books on your shelves. 📚
- Today is Arbor Day, and @toddparr.bsky.social is here with some ideas of how to celebrate! 🌳
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- "My hope is that The Wild Robot on the Island can introduce younger readers to Roz’s world.” @peterbrownstudio.com talks about his upcoming picture book adaptation of THE WILD ROBOT with @publisherswkly.bsky.social ⬇️ www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
- Happy Earth Day! 🌎 @toddparr.bsky.social has some useful tips for helping the earth today and every day. Let's all protect our one precious planet!
- @stephcherrywell.com's debut middle grade novel, UNBOXING LIBBY, is on shelves now! This "riveting sf dramedy" (Booklist, starred review), is perfect for any reader who feels like they don't quite fit into the boxes they're put into. 🤖 vimeo.com/1033943733
- SOME OF US by @rajanilarocca.bsky.social and illustrated by Huy Voun Lee (on sale May 27) has been receiving much deserved starred review accolades...and it's not the only one! 🌟 For more stellar new picture books from LBYR, visit: us12.campaign-archive.com?u=f95d2b7983...
- Regina Linke, author of BIG ENOUGH, writes about creating a picture book with both traditional Chinese art and philosophy, and making each accessible to young readers. Read the full article on Teen Librarian Toolbox: teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/04/16/b...
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- Teaching Tips for Josie James's brand new picture book biography, MARJORY'S RIVER OF GRASS, are available now! For ideas on bringing topics of environmentalism, primary sources, literary devices, and more into your classroom, download the Teaching Tips: www.hachettebookgroup.com/wp-content/u...
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- Despite all the in-fighting, J (Jerry Craft) and K (Kwame Alexander) have managed to create a story so compelling, we can't stop raving about it. Three starred reviews for this fun-filled rivalry that comes out 5/6!
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- Reposted by LBYR School & LibraryHow the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers) will be out September 2nd and is now available for pre-order. Can’t wait for you all to read it. Shout out to teachers. This is for y’all. www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clint...
- Celebrate #RightToReadDay with us! If you're looking for ways to show up for libraries and the freedom to read, visit bit.ly/RightToReadDay to take action. #NationalLibraryWeek #DrawnToFreedom
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- Nora Neus writes about discovering a love for graphic novels and using it to tell the stories of women reporters in the 1880s in her new book, RENEGADE GIRLS. Read the full essay on Teen Librarian Toolbox: teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/03/31/w...
- And after a close competition, the winner with 52% of the vote is... JERRY CRAFT!!!
- It's another day here at #TXLA25 and our J vs. K poll is still going strong! As of now, Jerry is pulling ahead... J: 53% K: 47% Make your voice heard at LBYR Booth 1232 and let us know who you think should win! The exhibit hall closes TODAY at 3PM, so don't wait to cast your vote! 🗳️
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- It's another day here at #TXLA25 and our J vs. K poll is still going strong! As of now, Jerry is pulling ahead... J: 53% K: 47% Make your voice heard at LBYR Booth 1232 and let us know who you think should win! The exhibit hall closes TODAY at 3PM, so don't wait to cast your vote! 🗳️
- "This book, which ends on a hopeful and empowering note, is an essential read for young people." Thank you to Esther Keller at Good Comics for Kids for this lovely review of HALFWAY THERE by Christine Mari! Read the full review here: goodcomicsforkids.slj.com/2025/04/03/h...
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- THE INVISIBLE PARADE, a sweeping Día de Muertos story, will be available on 8/26. But for those of you at TLA, you can get a sneak peak today! Come by our booth (1232!) to see our brand new F&Gs of this gorgeous picture book by Leigh Bardugo and @johnpicacio.bsky.social!
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- The vote is underway, and the results from day one of #TXLA25 are... J: 46% K: 54% Can Jerry Craft make a comeback to beat Kwame Alexander?? Come by LBYR Booth 1232 to cast your vote! Polls are open until the close of the TLA exhibit hall on Thursday at 3 PM.
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- These young adult books were included in Kirkus Reviews' Best of the Century list and we couldn't be happier. From unapologetically queer stories to examinations of race and culture, these authors have earned their spots on this list. Congratulations to all!
- Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of the Century (So Far) highlighted these middle grade LBYR titles and we're so excited for these authors. From the wildest robot to the newest apprentice, these authors have captured all of our hearts with their stories. Congratulations!
- LBYR is thrilled to have so many titles on Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far) list. It's been a BIG 25 years for LBYR. 😉 Congratulations to all of our incredible author/illustrators of these picture books on the recognition!
- "There is a specific personal element I drew on in the writing, though, and it’s gender identity." - @stephcherrywell.com on writing UNBOXING LIBBY (available today!) Read the full essay at the link below! nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/u...
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- Hooray for our Texas state award books! We'll have all of these books and more in LBYR Booth 1232 at #TXLA in Dallas next week, so come on by. Plus, don't miss panels and signings with authors Janet & Jake Tashjian and @donnajanellbowman.bsky.social!
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- Millicent Quibb 2 is coming this fall! Mark your calendars for Kate McKinnon's follow-up to her bestselling middle grade novel. people.com/kate-mckinno...
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