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β₯οΈ Following the Bologna Children's Book Fair www.instagram.com/bolognachild... and www.instagram.com/bolognabookp... was so inspiring this year! βοΈπ¨
Photograph of award winning illustrator Jon Klassen. He is wearing a cap and tan shirt. Photo taken by Carson Ellis.
The logo for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award which features a sketch of Astrid Lindgren.
Canadian illustrator and picture book artist Jon Klassen is the recipient of the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, given annually to a person or organisation for their outstanding contribution to childrenβs and young adult literature. #booksky
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Today is Hans Christian Anderson's birthday. π He's written most of my favorite fairy tales! π
Wow! That's quite a crowd!
Congratulations!! ππ
Picture Book Cover of Hazel & Herbert by Alexandra Thompson surrounded by gold confetti. Text below reads: A best children's book of the month, ages 3 to 5, amazon. Published by Putnam.
Screenshot of Picture Book Cover of Hazel & Herbert by Alexandra Thompson with Editors' pick label - best book ages 3 to 5, amazon. Published by Putnam.
Screenshot of best books of the month for March that includes Hazel & Herbert by Alexandra Thompson, Awe! by Chana Stiefel, and Goodnight Bruce by Ryan Higgins.
Got some amazing news today π€― Iβm so excited to share that Hazel & Herbert was chosen as one of the Best Kidsβ Books of March by Amazon Books in the Ages 3β5 category! π₯³π
#kidlit #kidlitart #raisingreaders #picturebook
Working on my applications! π₯οΈ
Thank you, Ebony! Working on applications! π
I will def. be reading this book. β₯οΈ
On NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PET DAY, @kidlitcollective.bsky.social is excited to give a "shout out" to our pet-loving stories by our own @mollyruttan.bsky.social, @jnwieder.bsky.social, and @writerjolene.bsky.social. #kidlit #kidlitart #nationalloveyourpetday #pets #booksky #kidlitcommunity #picturebooks
I will def. be reading this book. β₯οΈ Meeting Maya Angelou many moons ago was a true highlight of my life. Her books are and will always be cornerstones in my life. β₯οΈ
Happy Black History Month ππ½ If you are looking for books featuring Back characters check out Big Hearts, Bold Voices - A collection of picture books that explores how creativity, culture, and community can inspire young people to use their voices for change.Β
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Love the joy! πβ₯οΈππ§‘
From Publishers Weekly: "Rosemary Brosnan and Cynthia Leitich Smith at HarperCollins/Heartdrum have acquired American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor author Cheryl Isaacs's (Mohawk) new YA novel, DEEP IN THE BONE, about a girl on the run who, after shedding a drop of blood that wakes something monstrous in the woods, must uncover her forgotten identity before the creature, and her own past, devours everyone she loves. Publication is slated for summer 2027; Natalie Lakosil at Looking Glass Literary & Media sold world English rights." Headshot of Cheryl Isaacs (Native woman with dark hair pulled back wearing a black and white stripped shirt, smiling). Text in black with light gray background, Heartdrum logo (young eagle feather on Inuit drum), red forest during winter.
From @publisherswkly.bsky.social: Rosemary Brosnan and Cynthia Leitich Smith at Harper/Heartdrum have acquired American Indian Youth Literature Award Honor author @cherisaacs.bsky.social's (Mohawk) YA novel DEEP IN THE BONE.
#BookSky @epicreads.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social
π Excited about this opportunity to apply for PB mentorship! π #pbrisingstars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social
#12x12PB @12x12challenge.bsky.social
12 x 12 is a wonderful picture book community with inspirational webinars - come join us - www.12x12challenge.com/membership to find out more!
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The only thing more powerful than hate is love. β₯οΈ
The only thing more powerful than hate is love. β₯οΈ
Thank you so much, Farah! β₯
So true! β₯οΈ
Happy World Read Aloud Day! #kidlit
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Thank you, Jane! β₯οΈ
Hooray! There's nothing quite like the moment you get a brand-new book. What a heart-warming treat on a frigid winter day.
@sarahsbrannen.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social
#TKsky #Skybrarian #SchoolLibrarians #edusky #kidlit
Celebrating the book birthday of BUTTERFLY SEA and sharing this interview with @jpuglow.bsky.social
I hope you will take a moment to read. π¦ π π
#kidlit #Libsky #bookbirthday #bookrelease #butterfly #childhood #imagination #play #photography #amreading #amwriting #picturebook