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'Dangerous' bill inviting government censorship passes House committee The American Library Association condemns the March 17, 2026, passage of H.R. 7661 by the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ALA is disappointed that the House Committee on Education & Workforce moved forward dangerous federal book banning legislation yesterday. HR 7661 contains vague, confusing, and overly broad language, inviting government censorship.

More from ALA: www.ala.org/news/2026/03... (1/2)

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Making History: PW Talks with Carole Boston Weatherford This year, author Carole Boston Weatherford has no fewer than three picture books hitting shelves, highlighting the importance of affirmations, the impact of African American contributions to the…

This year, the veteran children’s author has no fewer than three picture books hitting shelves, highlighting the impact of African American contributions to the United States and the value of setting as a historical bookmark.

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A Culinary Adventure: PW Talks with Kim Behzadi The founder and owner of Read It & Eat Bookshop in Buffalo, N.Y., hopes to foster community through food.

The founder and owner of Read It & Eat Bookshop in Buffalo, N.Y., hopes to foster community through food.

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Appetite for Instruction: PW Talks with Alicia Kennedy In the culinary memoirOn Eating, the author of No Meat Required weaves together the personal, the historical, and the political.

In the culinary memoir On Eating, the author of No Meat Required weaves together the personal, the historical, and the political.

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The Power of Creative Non-fiction

DAY 21 NF Fest: Creative nonfiction is powerful. "It blends fact and storytelling, turning real events into stories that touch the heart and teach the mind." Check out today's post by Kathy Kacer #kidLit

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San Antonio’s Mexican cookbook collection the ‘beating heart’ of Mexican cuisine and culture Podcast Episode · Fronteras · 10/17/2025 · 22m

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I am Estadio Azteca—born of fire, built for glory! Once, I rumbled as Xitle, a mighty mountain god. Silent for centuries, I rose again—this time as a temple of fútbol. I have thundered with the roar of fans and the footsteps of legends. And now, with the World Cup near, I rise again. #DVPit #PB #OWN

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Josefina Velázquez de León brought Mexican food to the world. Some people didn’t think a woman should open a cooking school or travel around the country. Still, Josefina cooked up her dreams, empowered women, and united México’s regional cuisines—one receta at a time. #DVPit #PB #Latine

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Based on a true story, CHISPA OF HOPE is about a Mexican American community that dreamed big, yet their schools were underfunded. When students and parents took their fight for equal education all the way to the Supreme Court, they lost—but their chispa refused to fade. #DVPit #PB #Latine

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The 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Century There’s been a revolution in children’s storytelling—and it’s not just that the stories are more diverse.

Picture books are not the same as when we were little. In many ways, they’re better.

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I'm getting close to a fun number of followers. To celebrate, I'm giving away 7 amazing PB and MG books!

To enter, L + RP. 3 bonus entries: (1) follow, (2) leave a comment, (3) subscribe to my newsletter (eepurl.com/hFrcyr).

Ends Aug. 16. 🇺🇸 only. #kidlit #giveaway

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The Unacknowledged, Grueling Labor Behind the Mexican Tortilla In her book "National Dish" Anya von Bremzen asks, "Is the tortilla empowerment or slavery?"

I interviewed Anya Von Bremzen about the labor behind tortillas, and what it means to have a national dish built on subjugation www.eater.com/23823224/national-dish-b...

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Announcement of BIG BIKE, LITTLE BIKE publishing on 2/25 with the cover of the book showing a purple rhino and bow-toe wearing bird on a bike. Giveaway information at the bottom.

Announcement of BIG BIKE, LITTLE BIKE publishing on 2/25 with the cover of the book showing a purple rhino and bow-toe wearing bird on a bike. Giveaway information at the bottom.

20 days until BIG BIKE, LITTLE BIKE by me & @jacobsouva.bsky.social from HarperCollins 🚲 rolls into the world!

To celebrate, we’re giving away choice of a #kidlit critique (manuscript or portfolio) or a signed copy of BIKE! (US shipping, please)

Repost this message by 2/24 for a chance to win!

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A number of relevant books for adults have been published over the last 20 years; excerpts, photos, or chapters from these books can be used with high school students.

"Jim Crow in the North | Black History"
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Day 28: 31 Days, 31 Lists - Best Nonfiction Picture Books of 2024. I consider these the best of the best. The ones you cannot miss. See if you can find one you missed before now. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/28/3...

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31 Days, 31 Lists: Best Picture Books of 2024 Our final list! Enjoy what is inarguably a lovely list of books. And thank you for reading my lists this month!

Day 31: 31 Days, 31 Lists: Best Picture Books of 2024. What a long and crazy month it's been, eh? Enjoy what is inarguably a lovely collection of books. And thank you for reading my lists this month! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2024/12/31/3...

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21 Nonfiction Titles for Young People in Honor of Latinx Heritage Month From picture book biographies to historical overviews and reference titles, this roundup spotlights informational texts centering Latinx heritage. Add these works to nonfiction displays from September...

Thrilled to see BEST BELIEVE by NoNieqa Ramos and Nicole Medina in SLJ's roundup of NF for Latinx Heritage Month: "A wonderful choice for picture book biography shelves, especially where there’s a gap in women’s, Latinx, and activism history coverage."

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