Poppy

#Bookaday I added Poppy, by Kevin Henkes, to my 2026 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...

The Little Stone Buddha

I added @authorgracelin.bsky.social's The Little Stone Buddha to my 2026 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...

Celebrate National Library Week

Happy National Library Week!

Yes!!!

It really is! This is the most fun I've ever had writing and revising a book.

Jasmine and I finished revising the latest draft of P.S. Are We Friends Now? today. Revising with Jasmine is so much fun! I'm excited to send the story back to Alessandra Balzer next week!

The Back of the Universe

#Bookaday I added Jessixa Bagley's The Back of the Universe to my 2026 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...

oday’s teens are navigating challenges no generation has faced before. Books that reflect their experiences can help them feel seen, understood, and a little less alone. Here are powerful fiction and nonfiction reads that open up conversations, build empathy, and support teens in understanding their mental health. T

"Teen Books That Portray Mental Illness in Honest, Realistic Ways" www.parents.com/9-teen-books...

Happy Book Birthday to me! Love sending another Dyamonde Daniel story out into the world.

Three Pieces of Broken Glass

Happy book birthday to @emilybarthisler.bsky.social and Vesper Stamper's Three Pieces of Broken Glass!

102

Happy book birthday to @cordellmatthew.bsky.social's 102!

A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi

Happy book birthday to @dansantat.bsky.social's A Fishboy Named . . . Sashimi!

The Second Life of Snap

Look for two-time Newbery Medalist @erinentrada.bsky.social's The Second Life of Snap on May 12, 2026! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/04/new-...

We're celebrating the day you first got your library card with us. We just want to say a big, heartfelt thank you for being part of our Library community. From checking out books and discovering new favorites to joining us for exciting programs, your support helps make our Library a better place for everyone.

I signed up for a Naperville Public Library card 20 years ago today! Thank you for the reminder, NPL!

Thank you, @100scopenotes.bsky.social!

A Poem In Your Pocket

If This Bird Had Pockets: A Poem in Your Pocket Day Celebration

April 30 is Poem in Your Pocket Day! poets.org/national-poe...

Claydate by Dev Petty and Lauren Eldridge Happy Tuesday! I'm thrilled Dev Petty and Lauren Eldridge stopped by Watch. Connect. Read. to celebrate Claydate 's book birthday!  Dev Pett...

"I do enough school visits to see how school libraries are the heart of a school." — @devpetty.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/04/clay... Happy School Library Month!

Picture Books Read Alouds That Create Unforgettable Classroom Moments YouTube video by Colby Sharp

We read some great picture books during the month of March!
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Thank you so much for shouting out my first book for teachers, @mrschureads.bsky.social. My second one, Writing Poetry Month by Month: Inspiring the Poet in All Students, will be released this fall. I excited about your upcoming books, too, my friend!

I'm reading Poppy by Kevin Henkes!

Dear Mr. Henshaw

Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Today marks what would have been Beverly Cleary's 109th birthday!! Drop Everything and Read! Happy birthday, Beverly!

Thank you!!! I love revising with Jasmine Warga. She's so smart. She's such a dear friend. She's teaching me so much.

Oooooh TBR

I'm spending the day revising P.S. Are We Friends Now? Peter, my character, and Phoebe, Jasmine's character, fill my heart with so much JOY!

I agree. The book Jasmine Warga and I are currently revising will hopefully be considered one of those books, too. bsky.app/profile/mrsc...

New Book Trailer Alert: The Second Life of Snap by Erin Entrada Kelly Erin Entrada Kelly's  The Second Life of Snap  releases on May 12, 2026. Pre-order a copy today!

New Book Trailer Alert: The Second Life of Snap by @erinentrada.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/04/new-...

Thank you!!

Congratulations, @mrschureads.bsky.social !!

Announcing new deals for @caitlinchisling.bsky.social
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Thank you @mcusolito.bsky.social for snapping these photos of me sharing Monarchs and Mourning Cloaks at MRA yesterday.

@sarahsbrannen.bsky.social wait until you see the awesome orange pen @mrschureads.bsky.social gave me. It matches your beautiful cover perfectly.
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