Author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley on Why Horses Are for Everybody Two-time Newbery Honor author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley reflects on the need for more equity and diversity in the world of equestrian sports, and the origins of her new middle grade series, Ride On.

What a great article in @publisherswkly.bsky.social featuring @kimbbbradley.bsky.social and her new book, PHOENIX!

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Do you: a) love a deal and b) have been wanting to read Emily St. John Mandel's stunner, SEA OF TRANQUILTY?
If so, the Kindle e-book edition is only $2.99 throughout the month of March.

Hooray! MY STREET REMEMBERS by @karenkrossing.com and illustrated by Cathie Jamieson is a finalist in the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award!
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Congrats to all the books that were named!

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What terrific news! PHOENIX by @kimbbbradley.bsky.social was named as one of Amazon's Best books of March for Ages 9-12!

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A Road Less Travelled: Author Karen Krossing and illustrator Cathie Ja By Heather Camlot Creating illustrated books is kind of funny if you think about it. An author and illustrator share a vision and credit, but they don’t usually meet or speak—never mind work together....

What a terrific write-up about the work of author @karenkrossing.com and illustrator Cathie Jamieson! 🎉

Their wonderful historical picture book MY STREET REMEMBERS was published in September 2025 by @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social

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New poems for a new year! Our Jan/Feb issue is out! Read new work by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Matthew Dickman, and many more right now at aprweb.org. Better yet, make a quality-of-life improvement and subscribe to the print edition here: https://loom.ly/mo_net8

67 Books by Women of Color to Read in 2026 - Electric Literature Titles from Toni Morrison, Larissa Pham, Camonghne Felix, Han Kang, and Tayari Jones are among the most anticipated

What a terrific list of books, including @nezhukumatathil.bsky.social's forthcoming poetry collection, NIGHT OWL!

Congrats to all the authors!

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THE CLOUD THAT STUCK | Kirkus Reviews A young girl is troubled by an annoyingly persistent cloud.

What a terrific review of THE CLOUD STUCK by @karenkrossing.com and illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social!

Kirkus Reviews calls it, "A heartwarming and convincing tale for kids seeking to ride out life’s rainclouds."

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Outstanding International Book List Award Winners! The 2026 USBBY Outstanding International Books (OIB) page showcases the annual curated list of exceptional international children’s and young adult books selected by the United States Board on Books f...

The United States Board on Books for Young People included THE SUNSHINE PROJECT in their list of outstanding international books! Congrats to @brokentusk1.bsky.social and all the other authors included! 🎉

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Lit Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026 After the year we’ve had, there’s no predicting anything about the year that’s to come. But whatever else might be fated to happen (to us) in 2026, there will definitely be books,…

We have an exciting year of reading ahead!

@literaryhub.bsky.social's list of most anticipated books of 2026 has some exciting titles, including forthcoming poetry collection NIGHT OWL by "one of our great nature poets" @nezhukumatathil.bsky.social!

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PHOENIX | Kirkus Reviews In this series opener, a neglected horse becomes the lifeline an 11-year-old didn’t know she needed.

What a terrific 🌟 review for PHOENIX, the first novel in the new RIDE ON series by @kimbbbradley.bsky.social! Kirkus calls it "heartwarming" and "potent."

Read the full review here:

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So thrilled that THE STEPS is on Kirkus Reviews' list of Best Teen and YA books of 2025! Congratulations @wendelinvand.bsky.social and all the other authors named!

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Thank you, @quillandquire.bsky.social, for including MY STREET REMEMBERS as a Notable Book of 2025!
Illustrated by Cathie Jamieson and written by me.
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What terrific news! THE KEEPER OF STORIES by @carolinekpritchard.bsky.social and illustrated by Selina Alko is one of Kirkus Reviews' best picture books of 2025!

Congrats to all the books on the list!

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The Afterlife of Holly Chase Amazon.com: The Afterlife of Holly Chase: 9781538457467: Cynthia Hand: Books

Get ready for the holidays with one of our favorite YA Christmas novels! Cynthia Hand’s THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE will be $1.99 (e-book) and $3.99 (audio) for the rest of November!

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HERE COME THE AUNTIES! | Kirkus Reviews Caring adults support a Muscogee child’s development.

What a glowing 🌟 review on HERE COME THE AUNTIES! by
@cynleitichsmith.bsky.social and illustrated by Aphelandra! Kirkus calls it, "A rapturous reflection on community worth holding close to one’s heart."

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⭐️ Some cool news for Stephen King fans a/b his special contribution to @benjaminpercy.bsky.social’s new project, THE END TIMES—a serialized novel—told in the form of a post-apocalyptic, small town newspaper— will be published by the great folks over at @badhandbooks.bsky.social.

Best Books 2025: Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly Best Books 2025, Best Picture Books, Sara Andrea Fajardo, Corey R. Tabor, Neil Sharpson, Yuko Ohnari, Koshiro Hata, Jashar Awan, Matthew Burgess, Joy Harjo, Brian Floca, Caroline Kusin Pritchard, Lind...

Thrilled that THE KEEPER OF STORIES by @carolinekpritchard.bsky.social and illustrated by Selina Alko was named one of @publisherswkly.bsky.social's Best Picture Books of 2025! 🎉 Congrats to all the Best Books!

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Process Talk: Cynthia Leitich Smith on Firefly Season — Uma Krishnaswami Among the many voices bringing contemporary Indigenous stories to young readers in North America, one narrative has been conspicuous in its absence. By that I mean stories of relationships between Nat...

My conversation with Cynthia Leitich Smith about her picture book, Firefly Season
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What a great review of THE PLANET, THE PORTAL, AND A PIZZA by @wenmass.bsky.social and Nora Raleigh Baskin! @slj.com says, "Time-traveling fans will devour this humorous tale that shows how humans are all connected."

Subscribers can read the full review here:
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Pre-orders are live for Megan Oliver's new book, SECRET NIGHTS AND NORTHERN LIGHTS! Don't miss out on your chance to get a signed copy at the link below!

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The Candymakers The Candymakers - Kindle edition by Mass, Wendy. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Candymakers.

Don't miss Kindle's discount deal for THE CANDYMAKERS by
@wenmass.bsky.social! Only $1.99 for the month of October!

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SECRET NIGHTS AND NORTHERN LIGHTS | Kirkus Reviews A travel journalist takes a work trip to Iceland with the photographer who broke her heart years ago.

"A stunning achievement, full of unresolved emotion and angst that results in feelings simmering to the surface," says Kirkus in a glowing 🌟 review of Megan Oliver's debut novel, SECRET NIGHTS AND NORTHERN LIGHTS

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"Anything but predictable, traveling through...time and space to come to a conclusion that is surprisingly logical, followable, and thought-provoking." - The Bulletin for The center for Children's Books

THE PLANET, THE PORTAL, AND A PIZZA by @wenmass.bsky.social and Nora Raleigh Baskin

Pre-orders are live for Megan Oliver's new book, SECRET NIGHTS AND NORTHERN LIGHTS! Don't miss out on your chance to get a signed copy at the link below!

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2025 Victoria Book Prize Finalists Announced | City of Victoria

We're beyond thrilled that BIRDS ON THE BRAIN by @brokentusk1.bsky.social has been shortlisted for the 2025 @victoria.ca Book Prize! Congrats to all the finalists! 🥳

Read the full list here:
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Getting to the Heart of Why I Write, a guest post by Wendelin van Draanen Courage reaches very directly to the heart of why I write. It’s not easy navigating the teen years.

What a terrific write-up by author @wendelinvand.bsky.social about writing and her new book, THE STEPS!

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30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about this fall | CBC Books Here are the new Canadian picture books and early chapter books that we can't wait to read this fall.

The Canadian Broadcasting Company included MY STREET REMEMBERS by @karenkrossing.com in their list of 30 books for younger readers that they're excited about this fall! Congrats to all the authors and illustrators featured!

Check out the full list here:

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What a great 🌟 review! @slj.com says THE DAY THE BOOKS DISAPPEARED by @joannahowrites.bsky.social and @carolinekpritchard.bsky.social, illustrated by @dansantat.bsky.social is "Destined to become a cherished read-aloud in classrooms everywhere."

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