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Don’t miss our IG live with author Traci N. Todd & illustrator @loveiswise.bsky.social , Thursday, 4/16/26, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT! Hello, Beautiful teaches children to honor the humanity in themselves and others.

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Have you ever considered how you can make a difference in the KidLit world? onate an item or service to Read Your World's 4th Annual Online Auction. It's quick and easy. Simply fill out this form, and we'll take care of the rest!

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Save the Date! Our IG live with Sibert Honoree Traci N. Todd & Coretta Scott King Honoree @loveiswise.bsky.social is Thursday, 4/16/26, 2 pm ET!

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Save the Date! Our IG live with author Kimberly A. Gordon is Thursday, 4/9/26, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT! Her work centers the emotional and developmental lives of children, especially those from underrepresented communities.

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Save the Date! Our IG live with Jasminne Paulino is Thursday, 4/9/26, 1 pm ET! Jasminne is an author & Spanish teacher who has participated in workshops & mentorships with Highlights, Las Musas, & holds an MFA in writing for young people.

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Thank you to 2026 Author sponsor Veronica Appleton! In her new book Mama Why, we join Malcolm as he fights for safety and social justice in his community and learns the power of collective change.

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Don't miss our IG live with @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social, TODAY, 4/2/26, 2 pm ET! The Gallaudet Eleven: The Story of NASA's Deaf Bioastronauts, the amazing true story of eleven deaf men who helped NASA prepare astronauts for space travel.

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LAST DAY TO ENTER!

Have you entered this week's giveaway yet?? You could win a copy of the new book from @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social , sharing the true story of the deaf bioastronauts that helped make space travel possible:

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Save the Date! Our IG live with author @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social is Thursday, 4/2/26, 2 pm ET! Kerry is an award-winning author for kids. A deaf author herself, she’s passionate about #kidlit that depict d/Deaf and/or hearing loss experiences.

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Thank you to 2026 Author sponsor @ismeewilliams.bsky.social ! Ismée has been an invited speaker at The Virginia Festival of the Book, The Miami Book Fair, The NYC Teen Author Festival, & The Bronx Book Festival among others.
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Thank you to 2026 Author sponsor Eric Clock of @littlegogetters.bsky.social ! Eric is the founder of Little Go Getters and an Enterprise specialist; he helps individuals and organisations specialising in youth.

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Giveaway Alert!

Celebrate the magical tradition of Ukrainian Easter eggs with this beautiful coloring book from @dariamusic.bsky.social ! Enter for a chance to win one of TWO copies:

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Don't miss our IG live with creators @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social & Michele Assarasakorn! The Trouble with Leo is the latest installment in their popular graphic novel series PAWS, about a group of friends with a dog walking business.

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Save the Date! Our IG live with @nathanfairbairn.bsky.social & Michele Assarasakorn is Thursday, 3/26/26, 2 pm ET!

Nathan is a NY Times bestselling & Eisner-nominated creator. Michele is a colorist who worked on Eisner-nominated Isola.

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Thank you to 2026 Author sponsor @michaelgenhart.bsky.social ! In his award-winning picture book MAY YOUR LIFE BE DELICIOSA, Abuela shows her nieta, Rosie, how to make a delicious tamale & shares ingredients to make a delicious life.

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Thank you to 2026 Author sponsor @ismeewilliams.bsky.social ! She is an editor and contributor to the groundbreaking YA anthology Boundless: Twenty Voices Celebrating Multicultural and Multiracial Identities.

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Thank you to 2026 Author sponsor Eric Clock of @littlegogetters.bsky.social ! Little Go Getters is a group of collaborative international organisations and individuals passionate about helping youth grow into their full potential.

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Invite children to imagine winning an Oscar (like costume designer Edith Head who won 8!) and then write an acceptance speech. Plus more free downloadable activities tied to DRESSING UP THE STARS: jeannewalkerharvey.com/projects
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Don't miss our IG live with author/illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh, Friday, 3/20/26, 12 pm ET! Welcome, Uncle Nowruz! is a fun-filled romp through the festival of Nowruz, which represents new beginnings and the coming of spring.

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Save the Date! Our IG live with author/illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh is Friday, 3/20/26, 12 pm ET! Rashin is an internationally acclaimed illustrator, author, animator, and painter who has received 50 national and international awards.

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Don't miss this guest post from Dorktales Storytime about 5 women of history who model strength and resilience:

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Thank you to 2026 Silver sponsor @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social ! Aloha Everything was a 2025 APALA Picture Book Winner, an ALSC Notable Children's Book, and a New York Public Library Top Ten Best Kids Books of 2024.

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Thank you to Platinum sponsor @jeannewharvey.bsky.social ! Jeanne Walker Harvey is an award-winning author of primarily picture book biographies of inspiring creative people who have overcome challenges and discrimination.

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Thank you to 2026 Author sponsor @nadinepresley.bsky.social ! Inspired by her own childhood in Damascus, The City of Jasmine offers a sincere view of the city, brought to life with breathtaking illustrations by Heather Brockman Lee.

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Thank you to 2026 Author sponsor @tonyaellisbooks.bsky.social ! Her award-winning Sophie Washington children’s chapter book series now includes two coloring books and an activity book!

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Save the Date! Our IG live with Taraneh Matloob is Wednesday, 3/11/26, 12 pm ET! Taraneh Matloob is an associate professor of children’s literature with a specialty in creative writing and multicultural children’s literature.

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Thank you to 2026 Author sponsor Lisa Stringfellow! Lisa writes middle grade fiction and is an educator integrating literacy and social justice. She is the author of two books for young readers, Kingdom of Dust and A Comb of Wishes.

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Ready, Set, Read! 💥 Celebrate your love of reading for #ReadAcrossAmerica by taking the #NEADiverseBookChallenge. Here's how to participate in 5 easy steps:

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Happy Women's History Month! Explore the contributions of women around the world with the resources up on our blog:

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