MAY THE DEAD KEEP YOU by @jillbaguchinsky.bsky.social is out today in audiobook (narrated by Leslie Howard), ebook, and hardcover. Happy book birthday to this "pulse-pounding" (Kirkus, starred review) YA horror spin on Wuthering Heights!

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Book Chat with the Illustrator Featuring Matthew Cordell Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell shares insight into how the humblest of materials can produce the most expressive art.

Is a book entirely drawn with a multi-colored pen even possible? Allow author/illustrator
@cordellmatthew.bsky.social to explain how the gorgeous art of 102 came to be! And be sure to get your copy today, available anywhere you purchase books!

Lumsden and Pieplow: What "Smart" Looks Like (Learning Challenges) Traditional children’s books agree on what a smart kid looks like.Smart kids read. Their reports cards are full of As. Usually, they wear glasses. Often, they’re socially awkward. Sometimes they are t...

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Happy book birthday to CONFESSIONS OF A MANGO by @kateandnate.bsky.social, which is available today in audiobook (narrated by Kate Coventry), ebook, and hardcover! 🥭 🦜

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Confessions of a Mango by Kate Lumsden and Nate Pieplow Read by Kate Coventry A heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent girl that challenges us to reexamine what makes someone “gifted,” perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and Frindle. Ruby Emmerson has always felt like the “d

Interrupting our countdown to bring you our Audiobook information!!!!! Audiobooks really help my kids access books. #dyslexia #audiobooks #library #kidlit #middlegrade @hachetteaudio.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social

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Sparrow Loves Reptiles Join Sparrow, a curious young scientist inspired by the natural world around her, as she explores her neighborhood park with her father in this STEM picture ...

SPARROW LOVES BIRDS by @murryloub.bsky.social and illustrated by Tamisha Anthony is on shelves tomorrow!🦎🐢🐍 Find out more: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/murry...

Our favorite young naturalist Sparrow is back in SPARROW LOVES REPTILES! Join her in discovering the turtles, snakes, lizards, and more in her neighborhood park, and bring this interactive and informative picture book to the classroom with Teaching Tips:
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It's always good to take some time and notice the small things in life that make us smile. @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social's ALL THAT GLIMMERS reminds us of these moments, these "glimmers." What are some glimmers in your life?

The CatStronauts Space-Tastic Boxed Set (Graphic Novel Boxed Set) Join Major Meowser, Waffles, Blanket, and Pom Pom on four pawesome space missions with this boxed set of the first four graphic novels in the bestselling Cat...

> Catstronauts by @drewbrockington.bsky.social: an un-fur-gettable series for anyone looking for fun-filled, feline space adventures!
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How to Eat in Space A kid-friendly, accessible, and humorous picture book about the sometimes complicated task of eating while in outer space—spoiler: it's not as simple as it...

> HOW TO EAT IN SPACE (@heyhelentaylor.bsky.social, illustrated by Stevie Lewis): Any aspiring young astronauts will need to know the dos and don'ts of eating in zero gravity!
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Almost Underwear Did you know that a piece of cloth from the Wright Brothers' Flyer has traveled to the moon, and Mars?  With NASA photos and playful illustrations throughou...

> ALMOST UNDERWEAR by Jonathan Roth: Did you know that a swatch of fabric that was used on the Wright brothers' first flight is aboard Artemis II's Orion spacecraft? A piece of the same fabric went to the moon in 1969 and to Mars in 2021!
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The Gallaudet Eleven Explore the history of the moon landing through this true story of eleven deaf men who helped NASA and America win the space race! What did it take to put a ...

While the Artemis II mission is on its way around the moon, why not pick up some space travel books? 🚀 🌌

> THE GALLAUDET ELEVEN (@kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social & @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social): the true story of deaf bioastronauts at NASA
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Coming to a Shelf Near You: Lizzy Rockwell on TAKING CARE OF YOU Author/illustrator Lizzy Rockwell introduces her nonfiction picture book, TAKING CARE OF YOU: A KID'S GUIDE TO PERSONAL HYGIENE. Available in hardcover.

Lizzy Rockwell's TAKING CARE OF YOU is a perfect introduction to any young reader on proper hygiene and taking care of their body. Pre-order your copy today before this book becomes available on 5/5!

Be Mighty for Your Library

Celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth with Kwame Alexander and @everylibrary.bsky.social and the Be Mighty for Your Library Challenge! Find out more and register your library (deadline April 9) at the link below.
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🎧📚✨Don’t miss 4 NEW EPISODES of KidLit Radio — the children’s literature podcast for kids — featuring:
🪶 StoryMakers w/ @nwestmoss.bsky.social & BIRDY
🇮🇹🍨 StoryMakers w/ Dan Yaccarino & Piccolo
🏅 StoryMakers w/ Mac Barnett, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature (🧵 1/2)

REACHING ACROSS THE SKY (Ottaviano/ @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social ) by Christy Hale will receive a starred review in the May/June 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/may-ju...

ICYMI on #HBOutoftheBox: 102 ( @littlebrownyr.bsky.social @lbschool.bsky.social ) by @cordellmatthew.bsky.social received a starred review in the March/April 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/blogs/...

Across ages and genres, LBYR has all you need to read #QueerAllYear! Check out these upcoming titles:

SUCH A LUCKY GIRL by @wendydheard.bsky.social
FALLING TO FAIRYLAND by Sarah Jean Horwitz

Bring THE GALLAUDET ELEVEN (@kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social @kristinagehrmann.bsky.social) into the classroom! Take this incredible true story one step further with these unique activities when the book becomes available on March 31st:

It's no surprise that @cordellmatthew.bsky.social's latest picture book is a 5-star hit! Pre-order your copy of 102 today and get ready to be taken on an adventure that is "utterly entrancing."

Middle Grade Magic 2026 JoinSchool Library JournalonMarch 5for oureight annualMiddle Grade Magicvirtual event, a day-long celebration of authors and creators dedicated to crafting literature forkiddosages eight through 12. G...

Many thanks to @slj.com and moderator Emmy Neal for a great discussion! You can watch a replay of the full panel at: www.slj.com/event/middle...

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@mustachebabs.com spoke about her upcoming graphic novel THE LIBRARY OF MEMORIES (illustrated by @lazyfishy.bsky.social) in her #MiddleGradeMagic panel! Get a sneak peek here into the worldbuilding and themes, and pick up your copy when it hits shelves August 25.
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With Ramadan ending this week, it's the perfect time to pick up THE NIGHT BEFORE EID! And if you haven't already, be sure to find @ayakhalilauthor.bsky.social and Rashin Kheiriyeh's latest picture book, RAMADAN FOR EVERYONE, on shelves now. #RamadanReads

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Don't miss signings and panels with authors @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social, @johnpicacio.bsky.social, Karyn Parsons, @whatsupbuckley.bsky.social, Sofia Szamosi, @traceybaptiste.bsky.social, @drewbrockington.bsky.social, and @racheltoalson.bsky.social!

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Logo for TLA 2026 Houston March 29-31

LBYR is headed to #TXLA26 in Houston next week, and we can't wait to see you there! Come visit us at Booth 601 for galleys, book recommendations, sneak peeks at upcoming releases, and more.

Happy pub day to FOLLOW THE WATER by @ellencochrane.bsky.social ! This suspenseful true story about Juliane Koepcke is a tale of survival and a read your kids won't forget. #LBYRFacultyLounge

Falling to Fairyland with Cricket the Ward by Sarah Jean Horwitz The working title of my upcoming middle grade fantasy novel, Falling to Fairyland, was originally a lot less magical-sounding. From day one of its inception as a baby idea to pretty&…

"What I hope the rest of the book shows is that while falling can be painful and messy and scary, it can also be beautiful and joyous and empowering."
Sarah Jean Horwitz wrote about her new middle grade novel, FALLING TO FAIRYLAND, for Nerdy Book Club!

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Middle Grade Magic 2026 JoinSchool Library JournalonMarch 5for oureight annualMiddle Grade Magicvirtual event, a day-long celebration of authors and creators dedicated to crafting literature forkiddosages eight through 12. G...

Many thanks to @slj.com's Middle Grade Magic and moderator @monishablair.bsky.social for hosting Kate on the "Growing Up & Finding You" panel. You can still watch the replay of the full panel here: www.slj.com/event/middle...

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At Middle Grade Magic, Kate Lumsden spoke about academic pressure faced both by the main character of her middle grade novel, CONFESSIONS OF A MANGO (co-written with Nate Pieplow), and by herself and kids today. Find your copy of this book on shelves April 14! 🥭🦜
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