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Opened in 1980, Cover to Cover has earned a reputation as the preeminent bookstore for children, parents and teachers.

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Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · Jul 21

Wow! Thank you @usatoday.com & @americanbookseller.bsky.social for the wonderful feature! www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

A picture collage highlighting the July 18, 2025 feature on Cover to Cover Children’s Books in USA TODAY. Shown are images of Cover to Cover’s exterior and logos of USA TODAY, American Booksellers Association, and Cover to Cover.

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you @jessicafgwrites.bsky.social and all the families & friends for a wonderful event tonight!

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 3d

A few of the many beautiful picture books in our front window celebrating Hispanic & Latinx cultures.

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 6d

We are excited for our October events! www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/event

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 8d

We can’t wait!

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 8d

Meet authors @ashleyhopeperez.bsky.social and @elisastoneleahy.com on Oct. 7 at 5:30pm at the Columbus Metropolitan Library Whetstone Branch. The event is free to the public but due to limited seating registration is requested. events.columbuslibrary.org/event/14427808

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 10d

Meet award-winning author & illustrator @jashar.bsky.social this Saturday, Oct. 4 at 11am at @columbuslibrary.bsky.social (Karl Road)! events.columbuslibrary.org/event/13924352

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Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 15d

Meet authors #DebbieRigaud & @mindymcginnis.bsky.social this Friday! Join the Upper Arlington Public Library (Tremont) for an after-hours, 18+ event that captures the nostalgia of a school book fair. Register at ualibrary.libnet.info/event/13528564

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 15d

We love author and illustrator visits! Thank you @bradmontague.bsky.social & @kristimontague.bsky.social for spending some time with us ❤️

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 15d

Congrats to everyone behind these beauties on #newbooktuesday! Special shout out to authors @alisongreenmyers.bsky.social, @emmykastner.bsky.social, & #RobHarrell who have visited the shop. www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/new-picks

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Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 19d

Today the Central Ohio Indie Bookstore Passport launches! Thank you to all the friends who have already visited. Get all the details at centralohiobookstores.com

#centralohioindies

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 22d

So many fantastic books out today! www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/new-picks

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 24d

We are so excited for Maryan! She is part of a team interviewing librarians across the country, including Mychal Threets. The interviews will air later on national @pbs.org. If you see her at the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social’s #ARSL2025 in Albuquerque, NM or elsewhere, please say hi!

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 28d

Today, like every day, we are grateful to first responders and everyday people who showed immense courage.

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 28d

More fantastic events this September! www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/event

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 29d

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Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 29d

Mark your calendars for Nov. 15 at 1pm with @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social at the shop!

Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social · Sep 9

Announcing the WHODONUT Fall Tour: 19 shops, festivals, and more across 7 states, along with *loads* of author and illustrator friends! Which one will I see *you* at?⁠
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#kidlit #whodonut #authorlife #booksky #edusky #skybrarian #storytime

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · 29d

Looking forward to Nov. 15!

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · Sep 9

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. as we welcome author Jacqueline Walker for storytime. www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/event/saturd...

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · Sep 1

Meet author @mistywilsonwrites.bsky.social Sat. 6 at 1pm at Columbus Metropolitan Library (Gahanna Branch)! She’ll be in conversation with author @juliadevillers.bsky.social to talk about her charming new YA rom-com, Falling Like Leaves. events.columbuslibrary.org/event/14302121

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Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are excited to welcome author @abbywhitewrites.bsky.social on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6pm in celebration of her late middle grade/young adult novel (ages 12+), D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T.! www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/event/evenin...

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · Aug 19

New stories & new editions on sale today for #NewBookTuesday! Find these and more at our welcoming shop or online at www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/new-picks

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · Aug 19

Halloween #jellycat have arrived! Get yours while they last!

Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · Aug 14

Just arrived #jellycat! We think Bashful Duck goes great with Eve Bunting & @willhillenbrand.bsky.social’s I’M A DUCK. Also, Jellycat Bag Charms are in just in time for back to school.

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Laura K Zimmermann @laurak-pbwriter.bsky.social · Aug 1

I’m so excited! It’s official! TANGLED TALES OF AN UNDERGROUND MARKET is coming! I can’t wait to see Priscilla’s lovely work bring my words to life!

#picturebook #nature #kidlit
#naturewriting

@kaitlynleann7.bsky.social

book announcement for Tangled Tales of an Underground Market

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Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social · Aug 13

We’re loving the spooky theme of this #newbooktuesday! Find these and more at our friendly shop or online at www.covertocoverchildrensbooks.com/new-picks