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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 16h

“The red hat is shocking in a world of snowy black and white…and the minimal use of color makes for striking illustrations” in FRANK’S RED HAT from #WalkerBooksAustralia yabookscentral.com/franks-red-h...

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 19h

An interview with Sam Wass, developmental cognitive neuroscientist at the Institute for the Science of Early Years at the University of East London www.hayfestival.com/p-23398-fran...

Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Sam Wass in conversation with Julia Eccleshare - Hay Festival

The Children’s Laureate and the child psychologist and neuroscientist discuss the importance to childhood development of reading and access to stories.

www.hayfestival.com

Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 22h

From @geckopress.bsky.social OMNIBIRD “is a delightful addition to any elementary library and a fun introduction to ornithology” says @slj.com www.slj.com/review/omnib...

Have you seen a bird today? Drawing of mallard head

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 1d

“An astonishing, delightful, and illuminating celebration of mathe-magics." THE BIG BOOK OF PI receives a #StarredReview from #Kirkus @helvetiq.bsky.social publishes it in February! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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Kalaniot Books @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social · 1d

Find out for yourself how WITH A NEEDLE AND THREAD is gaining a huge following! www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

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John Freeman @johnfreeman.bsky.social · 1d

The Graphic Medicine International Collective has announced that the annual Graphic Medicine conference will be held in Baltimore, at Johns Hopkins University next July

Call For Papers: Graphic Medicine 2026 – Drawing Perspectives: Health Graphic Narratives Under Pressure

Graphic Medicine International Collective explores working under pressure

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Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social · 1d

"The story of Samuel Wilbert Tucker, however, remains little-known and this new picture book is a well-deserved addition to the field" FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT TO READ receives a warm welcome from @theartsfuse.bsky.social artsfuse.org/317745/child...

Children's Book Reviews: Invitations to Read and Learn - The Arts Fuse

Two new non-fiction books offer important information for young readers -- about the fight for reading and learning about their bodies.

artsfuse.org

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 1d

“A wonderfully detailed deep dive into the world of cetaceans” THE WHALE’S SONG from @postwavebooks.bsky.social “ranges from the evolution, anatomy & behavior…to the whaling industry, environmental conservation & marine research” ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/t...

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 1d

“A gloriously surreal 7+ paean to the weird logic of shape and form” START WITH A TEAPOT from @geckopress.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/books/2025/s...

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 1d

OF THE SUN from @barefootfooks.bsky.social “written specifically to Indigenous children, is simple yet beautiful…it will reassure Indigenous children, and all children really, that they are valued and that they are the hope of the future and their people” ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/10/02/o...

Of the Sun: a Poem for the Land’s First Peoples by Xelena González, illustrated by Emily Kewageshig

Of the Sun: a Poem for the Land’s First Peoples by Xelena González, illustrated by Emily Kewageshig. Barefoot Books, 2025. 9798888596500 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format…

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 1d

“Fans of more challenging search-and-find books will enjoy the intricate artwork and the visual challenge” delivered by MISS SEARCH AND MR FIND from @postwavebooks.bsky.social www.slj.com/review/miss-...

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Tiger Tales @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social · 1d

I'M GOING TO MAKE A FRIEND "has just enough text to be a wonderful read-a-loud opportunity for parents, teachers, or librarians. The abstract illustrations have a colorful, muted style that make the pages fun but also do not distract from the story" ysbookreviews.wordpress.com/2025/09/18/i...

I’m Going to Make a Friend by Darren Chetty, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

I’m Going to Make a Friend by Darren Chetty, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat. Tiger Tales, 2025. 9781664300637 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4.5 Format: Hardcover picture book …

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Robin Newman @robinnewmanbooks.bsky.social · 1d

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Ant lawyer is on the case in Orient author’s new children’s book series

Robin Newman, part-time Orient resident and a lawyer-turned-author, has just released her tenth children’s book this week — Trial and Error, the story of an ant lawyer that helps animals in legal trou...

northforker.com

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LiveOakMedia @liveoakmedia.bsky.social · 1d

"The dialogue is delivered in the Tsalagi language--carefully contextualized for comprehension--which particularizes this celebration of Cherokee culture" in CLACK, CLACK! SMACK! performed by author @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social & a full cast www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read...

CLACK CLACK! SMACK! by Traci Sorell Read by Zebadiah Nofire Joshua Mouse Ryan Livers Darion Locust Carlos Sorell Levi Killer Nalayah Oosahwe Draylan Bunch Scarlett Chanate Nathan Pritchett River Shade...

AudioFile Audiobook Review: A full cast of Native American performers take young listeners to a Cherokee stickball game. Most of the narrators are Cherokee, like author Traci Sor

www.audiofilemagazine.com

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #BookBirthday to @shoutmousepress.bsky.social BRIGHT BEFORE US LIKE A FLAME has arrived!

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

Hurrah for these new #kidsbooks and for @fuse8.bsky.social 's enthusiasm!

Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social · 2d

Yet another preview of books via @pubspotlight.bsky.social from small publishers! Today we examine sign language board books, Harriet Tubman's life told in poems, and so much more including (naturally) the robot revolution. 📚👍 #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/10/07/m...

Myrick Marketing/Publisher Spotlight Publishing Preview: What On Earth, Albatros, Barefoot Books, Beetle Books, and Child’s Play (Summer/Fall 2025 & Winter 2026)(Part Six)

Yet another preview of books from small publishers! Today we examine sign language board books, Harriet Tubman's life told in poems, and so much more including (naturally) the robot revolution.

afuse8production.slj.com

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

" @katedepalma.bsky.social senior editor at @barefootbooks.bsky.social offered a number of recommendations for change in the report, across the following themes: 'Start with a diverse team of human beings', 'Show commitment, gain knowledge and build reputation' and 'Keep pushing ahead'"

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

Jasmine Edwards: "This moment calls for structural bravery. It means sustained commissioning, backing illustrators and writers of colour, continuing to build relationships with communities that have long been neglected. The readers are there. It’s time the industry starts to believe it"

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

"Instead, representation is often skin-deep – built from Google searches and headlines – leaving our children with ‘empty calorie’ stories. Those of us carrying the memories, language, trauma and the beauty of our culture are often overlooked."

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

"Representation was 'very sparse' for the Middle Eastern or North African category Nadine Kaadan said 'The number of children’s books w/ representation from our region speaks for itself.... This is especially painful in a time of binary narratives, misrepresentation & dehumanisation of our people.'"

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

LOTS of important details here for #kidsbook people on both sides of the pond: www.thebookseller.com/news/report-...

Report reveals 'stark inequalities' and 'precipitous decline' in representation in children's publishing

Literacy charity Inclusive Books for Children has published its annual Excluded Voices report, revealing 'stark inequalities' in UK children’s publishing.

www.thebookseller.com

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TTS Resources @ttsresources.bsky.social · 2d

This #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, we’re sharing this blog by Pamela Hanigan and Rachel Gelder, founders of LDIGS, who share powerful insights on early identification and support for children with dyslexia 👉 https://bit.ly/47XqvzI

#Dyslexia #Education #EducationResources #EduSky

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow on @slj.com Day of Dialog, speakers include @pajamapress.bsky.social authors Michelle Kadarusman and Colleen Nelson, two award-winning #MG authors!

Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

Oh my! @postwavebooks.bsky.social has THREE #BookBirthdays today! Celebrate BIG, LITTLE along with MS SEARCH AND MR FIND and also a pair of #PleaseLookAfter titles: CAT and DOG

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 2d

Happy #BookBirthday to #NSTAKids on the arrival of DEAR MS GUADALUPE: Letters to My Librarian