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"The standard of excellence in children's books" - Forbes Barefoot Books is an award-winning, independent, women-owned and run, children’s book publisher based in Concord, MA.

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Mar 6

🌟 Hello from Barefoot Books! 🌟 We're an award-winning, women-owned and run, indie publisher making better books for a brighter world. Follow along & stay tuned for updates on awards, events, and our latest releases! 📚🎉✨

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · 2d

✨ Good news, booklovers + changemakers — our promo’s been extended! 🎉

You’ve got one more week to join our Community Bookseller program for 50% off the Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 💛

👉 Tap the link to learn more + join today! tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Happy book birthday to four titles in our brand new Barefoot Belly Time series! 🎈🎂

Our bestselling baby books are now in a new, interactive Belly Time format! Unfold the accordion pages for belly-time reading fun, with a mirror at the end.

Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/24yma78h

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Happy book birthday to three new Our World titles! 🎈🎂

Watch the northern lights dance in the sky in Iceland, snack on some chôm chôm in Vietnam, and play ice hockey in Canada!

Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/7upvwjj6

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · 4d

✨Promo Reminder – two days left!✨

For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉

👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · 7d

✨Promo Reminder!✨

For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉

👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · 9d

📚✨ Booklovers + changemakers, this one’s for YOU!

For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉

👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 11d

"In this quietly reverent tale by Goldberg, a candle lit to observe the anniversary of a loved one’s death gives a family the opportunity for reminiscence" @publisherswkly.bsky.social #StarredReview of THE REMEMBERING CANDLE from @barefootbooks.bsky.social

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · 10d

📚🎈🌟Happy Book Birthday to ‘Every Body Move!’ written by Jenna Elyse Johnson and illustrated by Ananya Rao-Middleton.

Purchase ‘Every Body Move!’ NOW on our website or wherever books are sold! 🌟 rebrand.ly/5777nh7

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Sep 9

✨🎂📚Happy Book Birthday to ‘Some Days I’m the Wind’ written by Rebecca Gardyn Levington (Whatever Comes Tomorrow) and illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova. This calming, reassuring poem encourages readers to meet themselves as they are and explore all sides of their personalities. rebrand.ly/ufvsnnc

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Aug 29

📣✨We’re excited to share that we’ve acquired 'Kindness Glows in the Dark', words by Gama Valle and art by Mrinali Álvarez Astacio –– coming Spring 2026! 📚 Edited by Autumn Allen and Bree Reyes, and art directed by Meaghan Elyse Lueck.

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Aug 26

Yay! 🎂📚🌳Happy Book Birthday to our new picture book, ‘Thank You, Old Oak’, written by Britt Crow-Miller and illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford ✨ #NewBooks Click the link to shop! rebrand.ly/bwxcimm

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Aug 21

'Thank You, Old Oak' is available August 26! 🌳🦊

A charming story about the lifecycle of a mother tree and the creatures who rely on her.

#NewBooks #PictureBooks #BarefootBooks #IndiePublishers #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Aug 20

📚 Books are being banned. Voices are being silenced. What if YOU could help turn the page?

Become a Barefoot Books Community Bookseller & bring diverse, inclusive stories to your community.

Anyone can join. Every book matters.
Learn more at the link 👉 rebrand.ly/ug2f2uv

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Aug 19

Yay! ☀️📚Our powerful picture book, ‘Of the Sun’, written by Xelena González and illustrated by Emily Kewageshig, is available for purchase NOW on our website or wherever books are sold! #NewPictureBook 🔗 rebrand.ly/zgp3agd

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are thrilled to announce that as a part of our ongoing partnership with Reach Out and Read of Greater New York, 200,000 culturally reflective books will be distributed to children nationwide this summer. 📚

Read the press release to learn more! rebrand.ly/r0037hz

Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Partners with Barefoot Books to Distribute 200,000+ Culturally Reflective Books to Children Across the Country | Reach Out & Read of Greater NY

New York, NY – August 5, 2025 – Reach Out and Read of Greater New York is proud to announce an exciting partnership with Barefoot Books through Book Buying Buddies, an initiative that unites 19 partne...

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

✨🎂Happy Book Birthday to ‘The Remembering Candle’, written by Written by Alison Goldberg and illustrated by Selina Alko. 📚 Buy ‘The Remembering Candle’ now on our website or wherever books are sold rebrand.ly/yra20tb

The Remembering Candle | Ages 6 to 8 years | Barefoot Books

From one sunset to the next, join a child and his family as they light a yahrzeit candle in remembrance of his grandfather and all of the beautiful memories they have with him.

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Jul 25

We’re so excited to team up with @peoplesbooktakoma.com to bring you a new bilingual Spanish language children’s book subscription! 📦✨ Get beautiful bilingual books and a fun, themed activity each month!

Click the link to learn more: peoplesbooktakoma.com/lectores-cre...

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LECTORES CRECIENTES Idioma español suscripción mensualGrowing Readers Monthly Subscription $22/mes (incluyendo los gastos de envío)$22/mo. (includes shipping) People’s Book se enorgullece de…

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Jul 21

🌟Based on our bold nonfiction picture book, 'Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History', we have created a ✨Resistance Kit✨ to empower young activists and inspire changemakers! Spark important conversations with lesson plans, art projects, and more! 📚 Download now: rebrand.ly/eu9n9u8

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · May 20

Happy Book Birthday to 'Music of the Mountains' written by Sabrina Shah and illustrated by Manal Mirza 🎶🩷 "A narrative steeped in tradition and family with a modern plot, this book will be a welcome addition to picture book collections" -- School Library Journal

Buy now: rebrand.ly/subc01v

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · May 8

The Robbins House - Concord, MA's museum dedicated to African-American history and home of our 'Ayo's Adventure' sculpture and StoryWalk - has received a devastating notice that their $60k Institute of Museum and Library Services grant was terminated. Join us in supporting this important museum:

Donate to Support The Robbins House: Preserve Our History, organized by Robert Morrison

On April 8th, The Robbins House—Concord’s museum dedicated to African-… Robert Morrison needs your support for Support The Robbins House: Preserve Our History

www.gofundme.com

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · Apr 21

And @barefootbooks.bsky.social earns all kinds of #CBCFavorites kudos! #LibrarianFaves include AYO'S ADVENTURE and THE MIDNIGHT MITZVAH #TeacherFaves include MIDNIGHT MITZVAH and OLD CLOTHES FOR DINNER?! which is also a a #KidsFave!

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Apr 18

Local to Concord, MA?! Join #BarefootBooks in celebrating Concord250 this weekend with crafts, story times, and StoryWalks around town. And buy our new picture book, 'Rise Up!' 🌟🇺🇸📚

Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Apr 16

We are embarking on a week-long series of family-friendly activist events including creating protest art, a community quilt, storytimes, StoryWalks® and even an art installation as America kicks off its 250th birthday celebrations Saturday in Concord, MA. 🇺🇸📚 www.barefootbooks.com/america-250

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Lori Tecler @loritecler.bsky.social · Apr 5

Today seems like a good day to share RISE UP! by Rachel C. Katz w/art by Sophie Bass. Rhyming couplets introduce readers to history of protests in the United States & the important message that even 1 person’s voice can make a difference. A must read! #resist #kidlit 📚👍🏻
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Cover of Rise Up! by Rachel C. Katz with art by Sophie Bass has a black background with an variety of people in historical dress from different centuries. Each person is each engaged in activity and two have raised clenched fists, signaling protest.

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Barefoot Books @barefootbooks.bsky.social · Apr 4

📚Join @uabookbans.bsky.social in a social media campaign on #RightToReadDay, April 7, 2025. Artists are asked to create and share drawings that celebrate the freedoms found in libraries ✨Stand up against book bans and support the right to read! ✨ Learn more: rebrand.ly/3pi9l20 #DrawnToFreedom