So fun!! Congrats on SPARKLES FOR SUNNY!

Thanks, Jenn!

⭐⭐⭐ Another starred review for LOOPS!!!

"A colorful, high-energy, and deeply empathetic book, perfect for children currently battling their own loops."— @slj.com

Thank you, @slj.com !

Read the full review here:
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Four Questions for Jashar Awan We spoke with Geisel and Caldecott Honor–winning creator Jashar Awan about his focus on the bigness of life's small moments and why he has chosen to explore heavier topics in his latest picture books.

Check out my conversation with @pattyjmurphy.bsky.social for PW's Four Questions! @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social

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Those full-circle moments are the best!

Thanks, @reillyacat.bsky.social ! I love "Just Because," too!

Thank you, Raven Books!!

The book cover for WHERE I GREW by Jashar Awan and illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell, featuring a young girl in glasses and a beret looking closely at a newly sprouted plant with her grandfather

🌱 Happy book birthday to WHERE I GREW! Written by me and illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell @rahele.bsky.social

This gorgeous, heartfelt picture book celebrates the strength and legacy of those who travel to new lands and the homes they build.

Available wherever fine books are sold.

Thanks, @kidsbookaday.bsky.social !

Teaching with the Youth Media Award Winners Librarian Stacey Rattner collaborates with classroom teachers on YMA-inspired lessons.

Love this! @slj.com

www.slj.com/story/Teachi...

Thanks, Patricia!

A Visit with 2026 Caldecott Honor Winner Jashar Awan Families can join us for a presentation and drawing lesson from author and illustrator Jashar Awan. Learn about the creative process he used on his recent Caldecott Honor book, Every Monday Mabel, and...

This Saturday at Hudson Library & Historical Society!!

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These came out great! Thanks for sharing!

#HBOutoftheBox #HBWeekinReview: March/April #HBMag Table of Contents, Editorial, and cover surprise; @jashar.bsky.social #TalkswithRoger; #HBWomensHistoryMonth; #InternationalWomensDay; #Purim; + more! www.hbook.com/story/blogs/...

Thanks, Maria!

So great to talk with Roger!

Thanks, Maria! It was great talking with you!

How to dress like a lovable kid learning to tie his shoes Featuring Caldecott Honor winner Jashar Awan!

I talked to Carly Martin Studio about LOOPS, WHERE I GREW, and some formative picture books from my childhood!

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Thanks, Deborah!

An excellent list! Thanks, Mary!

Great talking to you, John!

Congress Maintains Most Federal Funding for Libraries, Museums, and Archives. Rebuking President Trump, Congress maintains most of the federal funding for libraries, museums, and archives.

I know this is really weird to say but...there was some good news...out of Congress! Rebuking President Trump, Congress votes to maintain most of the federal funding for libraries, museums, & archives. From our friends @everylibrary.bsky.social This doesn't happen without your activism. Keep it up!

Coming 3/3 from @simonkids.bsky.social ! Pre-order from your favorite bookseller today!

Jarvis Cocker and Nick Jonas become the latest musical stars to read for CBeebies Bedtime Stories Both episodes feature music-themed tales, with Jarvis reading Wally the World's Greatest Piano-playing Wombat and Nick reading The Ballad of Cactus Joe

Really exciting news about one of my favorite picture books from the past few years! WALLY THE WORLD’S GREATEST PIANO-PLAYING WOMBAT (written by Ratha Tep and illustrated by Camilla Pintonato) will be read on BBC2 Radio by Jarvis Cocker!

Congrats, Ratha and Camilla!

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Thank you so much, Lora!

Publishing for Minnesota Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.

Auction ends tonight!

www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...

Thanks, Kelsey!

Reviews of the 2026 Caldecott Medal Winners Reviews of the 2026 Caldecott Medal winner and honorees.

Read #HBMag reviews of #Caldecott winner FIREWORKS illustrated by Cátia Chien (written by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social ) + 4 honor books by @jashar.bsky.social, Drew Beckmeyer, Angie Kang, + Zeke Peña: www.hbook.com/story/review... #ALAYMA25 #ALAYMA @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

Mabel's big Monday in the new LONG STORY SHORT!!
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A silver Caldecott Honor sticker is on the upper right hand side of the cover of the book EVERY MONDAY MABEL. The cover features a little girl pulling a chair past a window. Through the window, a garbage truck can be seen on a cloudy day.

Thanks to the Caldecott committee for honoring EVERY MONDAY MABEL!! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

And thanks to @simonkids.bsky.social for or helping Mabel find her people!

And a special thanks to readers of all ages who connected with a little kid who just wants to see the garbage truck 💚