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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 5h

Congratulations to New York Times bestsellers @clintsmithiii.bsky.social and @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social!

Buy HOW THE WORD IS PASSED (ADAPTED FOR YOUNG READERS): www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/clint...

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 6h

⭐ “A soothing and appreciative ode.” —Kirkus⁣
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⭐ “Stunning artwork.” —Booklist⁣
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⭐ “A moving testament to the deep interconnectedness of the world.” —Horn Book

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Moon Song

Cuddle up with this celebration of winter and explore the wonders of nature’s light with Moon Song from Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade. On an island a...

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 6h

Michaela Goade is back with a breathtaking follow-up to Caldecott Honor and AIYLA Honor book BERRY SONG! In MOON SONG, marvel at the beauty of a winter night in Michaela Goade's cozy, luminous illustrations. ⁣🌙

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Book Chat with the Illustrator Featuring Michaela Goade for MOON SONG

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade shares insight on how light and dark interact in her new book MOON SONG.

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 2d

Thursday, 10/9 @ 5 PM ET: @toddparr.bsky.social and @sassinsf.com on celebrating Love, Identity, and Community
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Celebrating Love, Identity, and Community with Todd Parr and A.J. Sass

YouTube video by EveryLibrary

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 2d

TONIGHT (10/7) @ 7 PM ET: @katherinelocke.bsky.social with Gigi Howard and Charlotte Sullivan Wild on friendship, love, and identity⁣
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Finding Your Voice: Friendship, Love, and Identity with Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Katherine Locke

YouTube video by EveryLibrary

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 2d

October 5-11 is Banned Books Week, an opportunity to resist censorship and celebrate the freedom to read. Tune in to panels with LBYR authors @katherinelocke.bsky.social, @toddparr.bsky.social, and @sassinsf.com for @everylibrary.bsky.social's virtual Banned Books Week Festival. 🧵

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 2d

Finding joy and expression through creating or performing art is a common theme among these top 10 books about the arts. Get inspired by this year's Top 10 Arts Books for Youth: bit.ly/46Flv1L

Closeup of cover image of How Sweet the Sound: A Soundtrack for America. By Kwame Alexander. Illus. by Charly Palmer

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 3d

"@rajanilarocca.bsky.social stresses that no matter what trajectory newcomers take (“Some of us are invited to study or work… Some flee war, oppression, poverty”), all enrich their new homes with their presence."

Thanks to Kirkus for featuring SOME OF US!
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4 Tales of Immigrant Courage for Young Readers | Kirkus Reviews

In dark times, these powerful children’s books remind us all that immigrants matter.

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 3d

Banned Books Week 2025 Resources to Educate, Inspire Action
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Banned Books Week 2025 Resources to Educate, Inspire Action

These resources and ideas from ALA, Unite Against Book Bans, the National Coalition Against Censorship, and others will help plan for Banned Books Week Oct. 5-11.

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 3d

Join LBYR authors @katherinelocke.bsky.social, @toddparr.bsky.social, and AJ Sass in EveryLibrary's Banned Book Live events this week! Links to watch the livestreams are in our bio. 🔗

EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 3d

It's Banned Books Week!

Sign the petition against book bans at www.bookbanpetition.us

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 6d

Praise for CRUMBLE:

⭐ “Deliciously cute, funny, and touching.” —Kirkus⁣
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⭐ “Equal parts love and heartbreak… Unique and poignant.” —BookPage

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Crumble (A Graphic Novel)

A heartfelt and magic-filled graphic novel for fans of Sheets and Real Friends about baking, friendship, and feeling every kind of emotion—no matter the fl...

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 6d

This month in the LB School newsletter, we're spotlighting books about cooking and baking, including CRUMBLE by @iniquitousfish.bsky.social and @andyharvest.bsky.social! Follow the link below to find plenty of delicious books about food. 😋⁣

🔗: mailchi.mp/e/cookingbak...

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 7d

PLUS, join in on Global Read Aloud this month, which has chosen Oge Mora as this year's picture book creator! Each week, read along and join in the discussions for one of Oge Mora's fabulous books, including SATURDAY and Caldecott Honor book THANK YOU, OMU!
🔗: theglobalreadaloud.com/2025/04/07/g...

Global Read Aloud Choices 2025 #GRA25

In these continued times of turmoil I have looked to the past and the present for hope. I don’t think I am the only one. When the world around us seems to lose its way, we look back upon othe…

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 7d

In our latest Book Chat with the Illustrator, Oge Mora discusses the techniques and storytelling that went into her collage illustrations of MORE OR LESS, written by Alison Hughes. Find this new picture book on shelves now!⁣
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Book Chat with the Illustrator Featuring Oge Mora for MORE OR LESS

Award winning illustrator Oge Mora shares insight into her new book MORE OR LESS, written by Allison Hughes. Collage as painting!

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 8d

A message we can all agree on. 🩷 TO THE STARS AND BACK is available for purchase now!

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 9d

Hot off press today, young readers edition of "How the Word Is Passed" by @clintsmithiii.bsky.social, expertly adapted by @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social

Take just 2 minutes (now) to listen to audiogram ⬇️.

Then, order copies of the book for every young person you know. 🧵
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Clint Smith audiogram

On August 25, Clint Smith joined the Zinn Education Project (coordinated by Rethinking Schools and Teaching for Change) for a book launch of the young readers edition…

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 9d

Happy #BeWhoYouAreDay! It's the perfect day to celebrate all the things that make you YOU. Join @toddparr.bsky.social and readers all over the world with activities, stickers, art, and more at www.toddparr.com/landing-page...

LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 10d

Heidi McKinnon is back with the companion book to FLOOF, SHMOOF! This adorable story is on shelves tomorrow, September 30th, make sure to get your copy!

LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 13d

Get ready to taken on Italian adventure with Piccolo, the latest of Dan Yaccarino's sweet animal characters! PICCOLO is on shelves September 30th, pre-order your copy today!

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 14d

Penn and Kim Holderness are so excited to welcome young readers into the ADHD club with ALL YOU CAN BE WITH ADHD! This picture book version of their adult book ADHD IS AWESOME celebrates everything that make ADHD brains special. On shelves October 14!

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 15d

Calling all Edelweiss users! LB School now has a Community Hub where we'll be sharing book lists, upcoming events, access to digital review copies, and more. Join us here: community.edelweiss.plus/community/46...

Community

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 17d

HELLO SUNSHINE by @keezyyoung.bsky.social comes out tomorrow! Get ready for this stunning horror graphic novel with the interview below ⬇️🌼

Amanda MacGregor @amandamacgregor.bsky.social · 17d

Fast Five Interview: Keezy Young

Keezy Young joins us to talk about their new graphic novel, HELLO SUNSHINE.

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Fast Five Interview: Keezy Young

Keezy Young joins us to talk about their new graphic novel, HELLO SUNSHINE.

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 17d

The Curlfriends are back!
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Coming to a Shelf Near You: Sharee Miller on CURLFRIENDS: BACK IN BUSINESS

Author/illustrator Sharee Miller introduces the latest book in her charming graphic novel series, CURLFRIENDS: BACK IN BUSINESS.

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 17d

Meet @coilyandcute.bsky.social, creator of the Curlfriends series and a multitude of picture books, in this month's Author Study newsletter! Visit the link below for the full newsletter, and be sure to preorder CURLFRIENDS: BACK IN BUSINESS, out October 7. 💖

🔗: mailchi.mp/e/sharee-mil...

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LBYR School & Library @lbschool.bsky.social · 20d

@clintsmithiii.bsky.social's #1 New York Times bestselling work of nonfiction for adults is now available for young readers, adapted by @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social. Find this must-read narrative, aimed for readers age 10 and up, on shelves September 30th.

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