On April 25, please join us at Queen Books in Toronto for #CanadianIndieBookstoreDay! We'll be helping some of our favorite booksellers.
Wherever you are, it's a good day to visit your indie. To find one near you: www.indiebookstores.ca/bookstores
@indiebookstores.ca
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New blog!
Today, author Karen Krossing joins Picture Books, Eh! to discuss her new #picturebook – The Cloud That Stuck, illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social (@charlesbridge.bsky.social).
#kidlit #socialemotionallearning #SEL #EduSky
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar PROMISING PICTURE BOOKS happening Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Looking for recommendations for young readers? Then join us TOM. 4/21 for our #PictureBooks webinar feat. upcoming titles that will spark a ❤️of reading from:
🪹 #Waxwing
🦆 @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social
🌕 @pubspotlight.bsky.social
🏰 #DisneyPublishing
🌉 @charlesbridge.bsky.social
RSVP: bit.ly/3PDvyyi
Follow Louie in this funny picture book as his Grandpa helps him face his fear of sharks. It's unexpected, heartwarming, and totally relatable. This is a book that all generations can enjoy as we all learn to live with our fears.
Happy book birthday to THE CLOUD THAT STUCK! Have you ever had a cloud that just wouldn’t leave? Written by me, illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social. #picturebook #socialemotionallearning
@picturebookseh.bsky.social
📚👍Happy #NationalGardeningDay! 👩🌾🌱🎋👨🌾
Plant something and read a book! Here's a suggestion:
THE GARDENER OF ALCATRAZ by Emma Bland Smith/Jenn Ely @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#kidlit #picturebooks #WhatToRead #gardening #kidsbooks #educators #library
www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r...
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar SUNNY SUMMER READING happeninig Tuesday, April 14 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Put on that sunscreen! Sunny days ahead with our 4/14 webinar featuring titles that are sure to keep your young patrons reading and learning all summer long! We'll be joined by:
☀️ @dandq.bsky.social
🏖️ #Highlights
🩴 @charlesbridge.bsky.social
⛵ @ssedlib.bsky.social
RSVP: bit.ly/4uHgCiC
THE CLOUD THAT STUCK will publish in one week on April 14, but you can read an excerpt in the @quillandquire.bsky.social magazine today! Written by me, illus. by @doroleung.bsky.social, coming from @charlesbridge.bsky.social!
#kidlit #pictureboook #socialemotionallearning #SEL
⭐🍀🎈🎉🐉Cover Reveal 🐉🎉🎈🍀⭐
So excited to share my new book cover for SORT, WASH, ROAR! illustrated by the talented Sian James
, published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social
, coming 10/6/2026.
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#k12 #boardbooks #stem #STEAM #STEMeducation
Pre-order: wherever books are sold!
I spy with my little 👀 A Light For Lucinda 📚 amongst other wonderful books at #TLA BY @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#books #comingsoon #kidlit #librarians
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar PROMISING PICTURE BOOKS happening Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Looking for recommendations for young readers? Then join us 4/21 for our #PictureBooks webinar feat. upcoming titles that will spark a love of reading from:
🪹 #Waxwing
🦆 @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social
🌕 @pubspotlight.bsky.social
🏰 #DisneyPublishing
🌉 @charlesbridge.bsky.social
RSVP: bit.ly/3PDvyyi
Lots of Love for A Light For Lucinda. 🔥Kirkus review! 🥰
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
#kidlit #booksforkids #bookrecommendations #booksky #librarians
![[Visual description: Cover of picture book titled Ramp It Up!, written by Katrina Tangen, illustrated by Wendy Wen, part of Charlesbridge’s Steam Works series. Coming October 6!
A white girl with red braids sits in her dark blue and hot pink wheelchair behind a light brown table. Her hand is in the air, holding a boy doll who also uses a wheelchair. On the table is a colorful toy brick castle and a ramp made of cardboard taped to LEGO towers. A toy construction worker balances on one leg on top of a Lego which is on the ramp. He holds toy bricks in his hand A smiling red toy car revs her engine and a toy queen in a white gown waves her heart scepter. A party invitation and loose Legos lie on the table.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vykjok6htkaynkuzk5p2hsd6/bafkreicbyldo7zllihufh7ugzvelzxeppvnktfq64dnzoucjbtsvej3l2e)
[Visual description: Cover of picture book titled Ramp It Up!, written by Katrina Tangen, illustrated by Wendy Wen, part of Charlesbridge’s Steam Works series. Coming October 6! A white girl with red braids sits in her dark blue and hot pink wheelchair behind a light brown table. Her hand is in the air, holding a boy doll who also uses a wheelchair. On the table is a colorful toy brick castle and a ramp made of cardboard taped to LEGO towers. A toy construction worker balances on one leg on top of a Lego which is on the ramp. He holds toy bricks in his hand A smiling red toy car revs her engine and a toy queen in a white gown waves her heart scepter. A party invitation and loose Legos lie on the table.]
Excited to share the cover of RAMP IT UP!, coming October 6. Written by me, illustrated by Wendy Wen and published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlit #steam #wheelchair
Don't miss this poignant & tender picture book on grief and friendship - Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @leslea.bsky.social @saritarich.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #PPBF #loss #family #community #kidlit 📚👍
A person wearing glasses and a purple sweater holds up the picture book The Cloud That Stuck by Karen Krossing, illustrated by Dorothy Leung. They are seated outside in front of a brick wall and window.
Two smiling adults standing at a café table holding three picture books: The Cloud That Stuck, One Cosmic Rock, and My Street Remembers. Cups, glasses, and a bottle sit on the table, with windows and hanging lights behind them.
Great to catch up w/ pal @karenkrossing.com, getting sneak peek at Karen's picture book w/ @doroleung.bsky.social, THE CLOUD THAT STUCK, launching Apr.14 @charlesbridge.bsky.social: karenkrossing.com/the-cloud-th... #CanKidLit
A timely picture book about mental health, resilience, & change. #KidLit
I love it when lifting off the book jacket reveals a different illustration/design on the cover.
Check out the lovely surprise beneath the jacket of THE CLOUD THAT STUCK! This new picture book by @karenkrossing.com & @doroleung.bsky.social launches from @charlesbridge.bsky.social Apr.14th. #KidLit
Continuing our celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth with JANIE WRITES A PLAY: JANE YOLEN'S FIRST GREAT STORY by Heidi EY Stemple. ; illo by Madelyn Goodnight; pub by @charlesbridge.bsky.social. This beautiful book is a celebration of @jyolen, a remarkable and influential writer!
#kidlit #kidlitart
Don't miss author @leslea.bsky.social sharing her touching and gorgeous new picture book - Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @saritarich.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social #interview #grief #family #kidlit #friendship 📚👍
To mark its 20th anniversary, take part in this global action against climate change by switching off your lights and giving an hour to Earth. 📚 EARTH HOUR by Nanette Heffernan and illustrated by Bao Luu is a kid-friendly resource for learning more about this small act that makes a huge impact 🌏
One month until the publication of THE CLOUD THAT STUCK! Illustrated by @doroleung.bsky.social and written by me. Published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social. Available for preorder!
Join us for Mass Freedom to Read Advocacy Day!
Day 5 of #HBWomensHistoryMonth features JELLYFISH SCIENTIST: MAUDE DELAP AND HER MESMERIZING MEDUSAS by @mcusolito.bsky.social ; illus. by Ellen Rooney ( @charlesbridge.bsky.social ) www.hbook.com/story/review... #WomensHistoryMonth #kidlit #InternationalWomensDay
Friday spotlight on our Reviews of the Week. Read the reviews here: www.hbook.com/section/book...
@randomhousekids.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
#hbreviewoftheweek #fridayreads #kidlit #yalit
Woo-hoo! From Bam to Burp has been longlisted for the Green Earth Book Award
tinyurl.com/dhvda894
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@steamteambooks.bsky.social
#TLsky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibraries
✨15✨ days THIS book comes out! I love this scene screaming "Buenos Dias" as they roll by with the sombreros waving in response 🫶🏽 check out this 5 love languages picture book 💞 @charlesbridge.bsky.social
Cathy Stefanec Ogren
@cathyso.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to share the cover of my newest picture book—a perfect book for celebrating the winter solstice, family, and traditions.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social @vickiselvaggio.bsky.social #picturebooks #readaloud #teachers #parents #librarians
I had a great time yesterday at Bedford Books, signing copies of #TheMarchforHope and #AFleaforJustice.
Owner, Fran Hauser, was so welcoming. Get on her email list to find out the wonderful events in her store, and stop by to pick up signed copies of my books.
@charlesbridge.bsky.social
#Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek WELCOME TO WHALEBONE MANSION: CREATURES THAT LURK AT A WHALE FALL by Laken Slate; illus. by @bindyjames.bsky.social ( @charlesbridge.bsky.social ): "An informative introduction to lesser-known facts about whale falls" www.hbook.com/story/review...
In ✨20✨ days the book I drafted in 2022 will come to bookshelves 🎉 This is one of my favorite scenes: @charlesbridge.bsky.social
HAPPY WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!
Share my newest picture books with young readers.
For more information, including how to order, please visit my website.
www.valeriebolling.com/the-march-fo...
www.valeriebolling.com/a-flea-for-j...
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