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We believe that every person, of every age, of every race, of every gender, no matter who they love, or where they live, should have access to books that reflect and expand their worldview. #UniteAgainstBookBans #BannedBooksWeek
Happy Book Birthday to IF ALL THE STARS GO DARK by S.G. Prince! With a glowing starred review from BCCB, your sci-fi obsessed YA readers won't want to miss this queer intergalactic enemies to lovers romance 🪐🌠 bit.ly/45O5Tbf
#scifi #ya #books #edusky #ifallthestarsgodark
#scifi #ya #books #edusky #ifallthestarsgodark
January 20, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Happy Book Birthday to IF ALL THE STARS GO DARK by S.G. Prince! With a glowing starred review from BCCB, your sci-fi obsessed YA readers won't want to miss this queer intergalactic enemies to lovers romance 🪐🌠 bit.ly/45O5Tbf
#scifi #ya #books #edusky #ifallthestarsgodark
#scifi #ya #books #edusky #ifallthestarsgodark
Happy Book Birthday to WRONG FRIEND by Charise Mericle Harper & @rorylucey.bsky.social, a fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found, perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Raina Telgemeier. And it has a starred review from Kirkus! bit.ly/3Z3q3KR
#graphicnovel #edusky
#graphicnovel #edusky
January 20, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Happy Book Birthday to WRONG FRIEND by Charise Mericle Harper & @rorylucey.bsky.social, a fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found, perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Raina Telgemeier. And it has a starred review from Kirkus! bit.ly/3Z3q3KR
#graphicnovel #edusky
#graphicnovel #edusky
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🌟A WISH WITH WINGS got an absolutely gorgeous starred review from Kirkus! I’m so excited to share Evan’s story—out May 19th!🌟
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A WISH WITH WINGS | Kirkus Reviews
Twelve-year-old Evan faces a moral dilemma: Reveal what she knows and hurt others or stay silent and hurt herself.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🌟A WISH WITH WINGS got an absolutely gorgeous starred review from Kirkus! I’m so excited to share Evan’s story—out May 19th!🌟
@mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @ashliterary.bsky.social
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
@mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @ashliterary.bsky.social
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Shugri Salh, born in Somalia and author of the memoir The Last Nomad, reflects on her picture book debut, Suuban’s First Day, current events, and how words have the capacity both to heal and to harm.
Somali Author Shugri Salh on the Power of Words
Shugri Salh, author of the memoir ‘The Last Nomad,’ reflects on her picture book debut, ‘Suuban’s First Day,’ current events, and how words have the capacity both to heal and to harm.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Shugri Salh, born in Somalia and author of the memoir The Last Nomad, reflects on her picture book debut, Suuban’s First Day, current events, and how words have the capacity both to heal and to harm.
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Katherine Applegate’s book has a controversial protagonist: a tree named Red. Red is both male and female, which trees often are — but the detail has still led to the cancellation of two community-wide readings of the book. Read our interview with @kaaauthor.bsky.social at: pen.org/katherine-ap...
Katherine Applegate’s Book Was Labeled ‘Deliberate Indoctrination.’ It’s About the Power of Kindness.
Author Katherine Applegate tells PEN America what children miss out on when adults refuse to let them read her books.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Katherine Applegate’s book has a controversial protagonist: a tree named Red. Red is both male and female, which trees often are — but the detail has still led to the cancellation of two community-wide readings of the book. Read our interview with @kaaauthor.bsky.social at: pen.org/katherine-ap...
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More than 50% of US college students are enrolled in a state with at least one law or policy censoring higher education. Since PEN America began tracking this legislation in 2021, educational censorship has spread nationwide. Read our America’s Censored Campuses report at: pen.org/report/ameri...
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
More than 50% of US college students are enrolled in a state with at least one law or policy censoring higher education. Since PEN America began tracking this legislation in 2021, educational censorship has spread nationwide. Read our America’s Censored Campuses report at: pen.org/report/ameri...
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As a wave of book banning continues across the country, I wanted to reshare this important research from @trevorproject.bsky.social on how book bans affect LGBTQ+ youth. Books save lives. ❤️
Book Bans and LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
Research from The Trevor Project—the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ youth— sheds light on the harms of book banning and curriculum censorship.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
As a wave of book banning continues across the country, I wanted to reshare this important research from @trevorproject.bsky.social on how book bans affect LGBTQ+ youth. Books save lives. ❤️
Celebrate A.A. Milne's birthday this weekend with HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK, which has earned TWO starred reviews! This is a picture book about the making of picture books, a masterful exploration of storytelling, collaboration, art, and most importantly, honey!
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January 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Celebrate A.A. Milne's birthday this weekend with HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK, which has earned TWO starred reviews! This is a picture book about the making of picture books, a masterful exploration of storytelling, collaboration, art, and most importantly, honey!
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
Happy Dinosaur Day! 🦖 Share DRAGON BONES by Sarah Glenn Marsh & @mariswicks.bsky.social with your dinosaur obsessed readers! It is the picture book biography of fossil-hunter Mary Anning, who discovered a dinosaur skeleton that changed paleontology. #dinosaur
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January 16, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Happy Dinosaur Day! 🦖 Share DRAGON BONES by Sarah Glenn Marsh & @mariswicks.bsky.social with your dinosaur obsessed readers! It is the picture book biography of fossil-hunter Mary Anning, who discovered a dinosaur skeleton that changed paleontology. #dinosaur
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We had an incredible conversation with @halseanderson.bsky.social today about her relevant and important book, Speak. High school students around the country sent in thoughtful questions as we tackled some difficult topics. We hope you had a chance to watch with your students.
January 16, 2026 at 12:56 AM
We had an incredible conversation with @halseanderson.bsky.social today about her relevant and important book, Speak. High school students around the country sent in thoughtful questions as we tackled some difficult topics. We hope you had a chance to watch with your students.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 19th!
Consider ordering MARTYR LOSER KING for your library or classroom. Steeped in mythology and history and inspired by present-day events, this cyberpunk fable is both a cautionary tale and a hopeful vision of the future.
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Consider ordering MARTYR LOSER KING for your library or classroom. Steeped in mythology and history and inspired by present-day events, this cyberpunk fable is both a cautionary tale and a hopeful vision of the future.
us.macmillan.com/books/978162...
January 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 19th!
Consider ordering MARTYR LOSER KING for your library or classroom. Steeped in mythology and history and inspired by present-day events, this cyberpunk fable is both a cautionary tale and a hopeful vision of the future.
us.macmillan.com/books/978162...
Consider ordering MARTYR LOSER KING for your library or classroom. Steeped in mythology and history and inspired by present-day events, this cyberpunk fable is both a cautionary tale and a hopeful vision of the future.
us.macmillan.com/books/978162...
#OnThisDay in 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was born.
Consider picking up King: A Life (Young Adult Edition) by @jonathaneig.bsky.social, the Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of the most famous civil rights activist in American History, adapted for young adults! bit.ly/4gHObtc
Consider picking up King: A Life (Young Adult Edition) by @jonathaneig.bsky.social, the Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of the most famous civil rights activist in American History, adapted for young adults! bit.ly/4gHObtc
January 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM
#OnThisDay in 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was born.
Consider picking up King: A Life (Young Adult Edition) by @jonathaneig.bsky.social, the Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of the most famous civil rights activist in American History, adapted for young adults! bit.ly/4gHObtc
Consider picking up King: A Life (Young Adult Edition) by @jonathaneig.bsky.social, the Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of the most famous civil rights activist in American History, adapted for young adults! bit.ly/4gHObtc
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"Hand to fans of @kaaauthor.bsky.social's' One and Only' and Rosanne Parry’s “'Voice of the Wilderness' series." —from @slj.com's Starred Review of The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan www.slj.com/review/the-u...
January 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
"Hand to fans of @kaaauthor.bsky.social's' One and Only' and Rosanne Parry’s “'Voice of the Wilderness' series." —from @slj.com's Starred Review of The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan www.slj.com/review/the-u...
Watch an interview with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author of MALCOLM LIVES! on our blog! In collaboration with the Malcolm X Estate, Dr. Kendi brings a global icon to life through exclusive archival documents and extensive backmatter.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Watch an interview with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author of MALCOLM LIVES! on our blog! In collaboration with the Malcolm X Estate, Dr. Kendi brings a global icon to life through exclusive archival documents and extensive backmatter.
www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/mackids-spot...
www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/mackids-spot...
This Black History Month, consider sharing My Selma by Willie Mae Brown with your students! At the link, download our Educator’s guide to lead activities like digging into primary sources from the 60s and analyzing the past through the eyes of a peer.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
This Black History Month, consider sharing My Selma by Willie Mae Brown with your students! At the link, download our Educator’s guide to lead activities like digging into primary sources from the 60s and analyzing the past through the eyes of a peer.
www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/black-histor...
www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/black-histor...
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“Sometimes you have to stand up for what you think is right even if you have to stand alone.” - Claudette Colvin (1939-2026)
Illustration from CLAUDETTE COLVIN: I Want Freedom Now!
Written by Claudette Colvin and Phillip Hoose; illustrated by Bea Jackson
Illustration from CLAUDETTE COLVIN: I Want Freedom Now!
Written by Claudette Colvin and Phillip Hoose; illustrated by Bea Jackson
January 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
“Sometimes you have to stand up for what you think is right even if you have to stand alone.” - Claudette Colvin (1939-2026)
Illustration from CLAUDETTE COLVIN: I Want Freedom Now!
Written by Claudette Colvin and Phillip Hoose; illustrated by Bea Jackson
Illustration from CLAUDETTE COLVIN: I Want Freedom Now!
Written by Claudette Colvin and Phillip Hoose; illustrated by Bea Jackson
Happy Book Birthday to Apapacho Love by @cynthiaharmony.bsky.social & Erika Meza, a gorgeous picture book featuring a Mexican American family that’s as comforting as a warm embrace—great for readalouds, storytime, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and baby gifts!
#edusky #valentinesday
bit.ly/4591U8W
#edusky #valentinesday
bit.ly/4591U8W
January 13, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Happy Book Birthday to Apapacho Love by @cynthiaharmony.bsky.social & Erika Meza, a gorgeous picture book featuring a Mexican American family that’s as comforting as a warm embrace—great for readalouds, storytime, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and baby gifts!
#edusky #valentinesday
bit.ly/4591U8W
#edusky #valentinesday
bit.ly/4591U8W
A BARISTA'S GUIDE TO LOVE & LARCENY is on sale today!
@carolinebonin.bsky.social's debut is a cozy fantasy romance that combines magic, first love, and college life into a sweetly brewed and delicious read about a girl roped into investigating a company's dangerous product ☕
bit.ly/4jEVZyj
@carolinebonin.bsky.social's debut is a cozy fantasy romance that combines magic, first love, and college life into a sweetly brewed and delicious read about a girl roped into investigating a company's dangerous product ☕
bit.ly/4jEVZyj
January 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM
A BARISTA'S GUIDE TO LOVE & LARCENY is on sale today!
@carolinebonin.bsky.social's debut is a cozy fantasy romance that combines magic, first love, and college life into a sweetly brewed and delicious read about a girl roped into investigating a company's dangerous product ☕
bit.ly/4jEVZyj
@carolinebonin.bsky.social's debut is a cozy fantasy romance that combines magic, first love, and college life into a sweetly brewed and delicious read about a girl roped into investigating a company's dangerous product ☕
bit.ly/4jEVZyj
Happy Book Birthday to A TALE OF PLAGUES AND PERFUMES by Jake Halpern & Peter Kujawinski! This immersive middle grade fantasy adventure follows a girl who must use her remarkable sense of smell to save the world from a terrifying plague 💀 bit.ly/49F2H2R
#edusky
#edusky
January 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Happy Book Birthday to A TALE OF PLAGUES AND PERFUMES by Jake Halpern & Peter Kujawinski! This immersive middle grade fantasy adventure follows a girl who must use her remarkable sense of smell to save the world from a terrifying plague 💀 bit.ly/49F2H2R
#edusky
#edusky
The Rhythm of Time is out in paperback TODAY! ICYMI, it's the spectacular first entry in a middle-grade sci-fi trilogy by 6-time Grammy Award-winning musician @questlove.bsky.social, and S.A. Cosby. Keep an eye out for the sequel, TIME FOR A CHANGE coming 2/17! bit.ly/3NjdPes
January 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
The Rhythm of Time is out in paperback TODAY! ICYMI, it's the spectacular first entry in a middle-grade sci-fi trilogy by 6-time Grammy Award-winning musician @questlove.bsky.social, and S.A. Cosby. Keep an eye out for the sequel, TIME FOR A CHANGE coming 2/17! bit.ly/3NjdPes
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I'm excited to share a sneak peek at the first chapter of my new #mglit novel, THE LIONS' RUN!
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January 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I'm excited to share a sneak peek at the first chapter of my new #mglit novel, THE LIONS' RUN!
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January 2026's new Middle Grade releases include a fairytale-esque murder mystery (THE BIG BAD WOLF MURDER), a spy story with relatable themes (CONFESSIONS OF A JUNIOR SPY: THE MEAN GIRL MISSION), and a graphic novel memoir (RUN HOME). Learn more! bit.ly/49d4lcW
#edusky #newbooks #books #kidlit
#edusky #newbooks #books #kidlit
January 12, 2026 at 6:22 PM
January 2026's new Middle Grade releases include a fairytale-esque murder mystery (THE BIG BAD WOLF MURDER), a spy story with relatable themes (CONFESSIONS OF A JUNIOR SPY: THE MEAN GIRL MISSION), and a graphic novel memoir (RUN HOME). Learn more! bit.ly/49d4lcW
#edusky #newbooks #books #kidlit
#edusky #newbooks #books #kidlit
Cold Crematorium: Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz, translated by Paul Olchváry is out in paperback now! A 2024 National Jewish Book Award finalist, it is a lost classic of Holocaust literature translated for the first time—from journalist, poet and survivor József Debreczeni. bit.ly/4rABy9k
January 12, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Cold Crematorium: Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz, translated by Paul Olchváry is out in paperback now! A 2024 National Jewish Book Award finalist, it is a lost classic of Holocaust literature translated for the first time—from journalist, poet and survivor József Debreczeni. bit.ly/4rABy9k
It's true, the Stranger Things kids love A WRINKLE IN TIME just as much as we do ❤️ Swipe right to learn which iconic quotes we think they'd have underlined ✨ bit.ly/4p21FDz
#StrangerThings #AWrinkleInTime #edusky
#StrangerThings #AWrinkleInTime #edusky
January 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
It's true, the Stranger Things kids love A WRINKLE IN TIME just as much as we do ❤️ Swipe right to learn which iconic quotes we think they'd have underlined ✨ bit.ly/4p21FDz
#StrangerThings #AWrinkleInTime #edusky
#StrangerThings #AWrinkleInTime #edusky
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Palestinians in Kidlit, a support group for established & aspiring creators, has helped usher nine books into print. We spoke with Hannah Moushabeck—author & co-owner of the Palestinian-owned, Massachusetts-based Interlink Publishing about the importance of lifting up Palestinian voices and stories.
Making Space for Palestinian Children’s Books
We spoke with Hannah Moushabeck—author and co-owner of Interlink Publishing—and fellow members of the Palestinians in Kidlit support group about the importance of lifting up Palestinian voices and…
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January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Palestinians in Kidlit, a support group for established & aspiring creators, has helped usher nine books into print. We spoke with Hannah Moushabeck—author & co-owner of the Palestinian-owned, Massachusetts-based Interlink Publishing about the importance of lifting up Palestinian voices and stories.