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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 20h

QUEER HISTORY A TO Z, written by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Vivian Rosas, is an essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America. bit.ly/48LdpUj

Queer History A to Z - Kids Can Press

An essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America.#In this exploration of the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North Ameri...

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 20h

This censorship sends a harmful message to students, suggesting that there is something wrong with being queer.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 20h

Banned Books Week takes place from October 5-11 and highlights the value of free and open access to information. Children’s books that include characters who are gay, lesbian or transgender are frequently challenged and sometimes removed from schools and libraries.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 20h

“Books can be banned, but the people they represent are refusing to be erased.”

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 1d

NON FICTION

➗ ADVENTURES IN MATH, written by Carleigh Wu and illustrated by Sean Simpson

🧠 FEELING YOUR FEELINGS, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls

Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 1d

GRAPHIC NOVELS

🦄 DRAGON VS. UNICORN: FRIENDS OR FRENEMIES?, written by P. J. Hoover and illustrated by Lisa Wiley

🖼️ THE MUSEUM OF WILLA AND WADE, written by Judith Henderson and illustrated by Sara Sarhangpour

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 1d

🌲 STRANGE CREATURES, written by Cristina Sitja Rubio and Cristóbal León, illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 1d

🐱🐶 CATNIP MOUSE, written by A. J. Smith and illustrated by A. J. Smith

🌙 THE NIGHT GIANT, written by Lorenzo Coltellacci and illustrated by Lorenzo Sangió

🌰 NUTS ABOUT SCAREDY SQUIRREL, written and illustrated by Melanie Watt

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Book Birthday to all of the new Kids Can Press titles on sale today! 🎉

PICTURE BOOKS

⛸️ CALL ME GRAY, written by Andrew Larsen and Bells Larsen, illustrated by Tallulah Fontaine

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 1d

🌙 THE NIGHT GIANT, written by Lorenzo Coltellacci and illustrated by Lorenzo Sangió

🌰 NUTS ABOUT SCAREDY SQUIRREL, written and illustrated by Melanie Watt

🌲 STRANGE CREATURES, written by Cristina Sitja Rubio and Cristóbal León, illustrated by Cristina Sitja Rubio

Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 2d

Praise for BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette. Readers follow along step-by-step as Benjamin plants and cares for his garden and imagines the harvest to come. https://bit.ly/44gDx82

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Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social · 3d

October 6-10 is #ScienceLiteracyWeek. As a writer of #Stem #PictureBooks, I am glad to contribute to a better understanding of science among children. #Teachers, here are a few book suggestions! @pajamapress.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @ebyrbooks.bsky.social

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 4d

MAD AT DAD is the 2025 CBC Kids Reads Winner! Congratulations to author and illustrator Janie Hao!

MAD AT DAD, a one-of-a-kind, lift-the-flap picture book about some very big feelings, is available now.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 5d

An essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America, QUEER HISTORY A TO Z is available now!

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 5d

October is LGBTQ+ History Month and we’re reading QUEER HISTORY A TO Z, written by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Vivian Rosas.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know that October is Filipino American History Month? To celebrate Filipino voices we’re reading WHAT LOLO WANTS, written by Cristina Oxtra and illustrated by Jamie Bauza. In this heartwarming and poignant story, a girl and her grandfather share a love beyond words. https://bit.ly/4eJvggs

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 6d

A PLANET IS A POEM, written by Amanda West Lewis and illustrated by Oliver Averill, is shortlisted for the Lane Anderson Award in the young readers category. Science and poetry combine in an out-of-this-world exploration of the wonders of our solar system.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Halloween! Our October cover photo is from I LIKE YOUR FACE, written by Brad Davidson and illustrated by Rachel Más Davidson. I LIKE YOUR FACE is available now! www.kidscanpress.com/product/i-li...

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The Lane Anderson Award @laneandersonaward.bsky.social · 8d

We're so excited to introduce the 2025 Lane Anderson Award Young Reader Shortlist! Visit our website for more info: laneandersonaward.ca/2025-shortli... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @orcabook.bsky.social @valerydesignwrks.bsky.social

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Cristina Oxtra, 🇵🇭 author @cristinaoxtra.bsky.social · 8d

Can’t wait to do this with my fellow FilAm authors! October is Filipino American History Month. We’re coming together to share content from #filam creators all month! Follow #FAHMbookstatour and #Filtheshelves! @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @kidscanpress.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 7d

“A unique early reader with an interactive plot-your-own-story element that is sure to be a hit with reluctant readers.” —SLJ

dvanced praise for DRAGON VS. UNICORN: FRIENDS OR FRENEMIES, written by P. J. Hoover and illustrated by Lisa Wiley. https://bit.ly/3IlYOGq

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 9d

🌱 BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette

🫓 REZ KID, written by Andrea Landry and illustrated by Isabella Fassle

Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 9d

🛶 MORNING ON THE LAKE, written by Jan Bourdeau Waboose and illustrated by Karen Reczuch

⭐ SKYSISTERS, written by Jan Bourdeau Waboose and illustrated by Brian Deines

🌩️ BENJAMIN’S THUNDERSTORM, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 9d

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Celebrate Indigenous voices all year round with these recommended reads:

🪶 THE HAWK SHADOW, written by Jan Bourdeau Waboose and llustrated by Karlene Harvey

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 9d

“An eye-widening overview [with] fascinating insights.” —Kirkus

Advanced praise for FEELING YOUR FEELINGS, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls. FEELING YOUR FEELINGS is on sale October 7 and available for pre-order now! https://bit.ly/4nkVOcC