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#PBStudyBuddy feature picture book HOMEGROWN: Pic of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding book. Emoji Arc shows emojis plotted on graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity & X-axis for Pages; may vary by reader. Standout Phrase: "Home is where you create memories." Standout Page Turn Text: "She says home is a lot of things." Standout Art Detail: Energetic and heart-hugging collage style Starry Book Marks: Words and art full of warmth, Widely relatable, home-based examples, Meaningful and memory-laden language.
Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: What makes a home, Building traditions and memories where you live, How your home shapes who you are, Savoring even the smallest moments, Celebrating family and intergenerational relationships. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2024, Created by DeAnn Wiley, Imprint/Publisher: Henry Holt and Company / Macmillan. For more, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
📗💗 Reading HOMEGROWN is like a comforting self-discovery—I love this home-y celebration of family, sense of self, and treasured memories to both hold and build over time, wherever you are. 📚👍🏼
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Amazing titles shared at today’s #mcpghappyhour ! My list of books to purchase just got a lot longer. 📚❤️ #neonsquidbooks #petercheong Thank you to #mackidsbooks for hosting! @ctcasl.bsky.social @msthombookitis.bsky.social
Happy Book Birthday to Henna Is ... by Marzieh Abbas & Anu Chouhan. This picture book is a lyrical love letter to henna. Congratulations Marzieh on another wonderful book for children. Find it at your favorite bookstore or request a copy at your library. #Henna #kidlit #BIPOCauthor #MacKidsBooks
#PBStudyBuddy feature picture book I AM BOTH: Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding book. Emoji Arc shows graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity & X-axis for Pages. Varying emojis plotted on graph; may vary by reader. Standout Phrase: "In the night, my parents SHAKE SHAKE us awake." Standout Page Turn Text: "Numbers and letters swirl in my head until…" Standout Art Detail: Comforting color scheme and expressive typography for sounds and action Starry Book Marks: Kid-centric relatability, Engaging onomatopoeia, Stunning storytelling based on a true family experience.
Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Showing the impact of war on kids and their families, How brave rescue missions save and change lives, Recognizing the harrowing experiences of refugees, Holding on to home comforts, Finding the strength to stay resilient. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2024, Created by Kerisa Greene, Imprint/Publisher: Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan, Word Count (excl. text in art & backmatter): ~585, Backmatter: Author’s Note and Glossary. For more #PBStudyBuddy features, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
✈️💨This #PBStudyBuddy feature is such an insightful must-read: I AM BOTH (#KerisaGreene @kerisagreenebooks.bsky.social #MacKidsBooks). Let’s #bookboost #IAMBOTH, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼
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PBStudyBuddy feature for picture book THE YELLOW ÁO DÀI: Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding the book. The Emoji Arc shows a graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity and X-axis for Pages. Emojis with varying emotions plotted on the graph; may vary by reader for this book. Standout Phrase: "colorful áo dàis cascaded from the closet like a hanging garden of flowers." Standout Page Turn Text: "As she twirled, the long dress tangled around her feet, and…" Standout Art Detail: Lovable characterizations and flowing, heartwarming moments Starry Book Marks: Descriptive storytelling and symbolism, Endearing character development, Tension building.
Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Celebrating Vietnamese culture, including the beautiful áo dài, Embracing your heritage, Traditions passed down through generations, Honoring ancestors, Owning up to and mending your mistakes. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2023, Created by Hanh Bui and Minnie Phan, Imprint/Publisher: Feiwel and Friends / Macmillan, Word Count (excludes text in art & backmatter): ~935, Backmatter: A Note from the Author, A Note from the Illustrator, Glossary. Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant LED-lit glasses holding the book. For more #PBStudyBuddy features, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
💛🪷📙There’s so much to adore about this #PBStudyBuddy feature: THE YELLOW ÁO DÀI (#HanhBui #MinniePhan #FeiwelandFriends #MacKidsBooks). Let’s #bookboost #THEYELLOWÁODÀI, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼
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#PBStudyBuddy feature for picture book LAOLAO’S DUMPLINGS: Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding the book. The Emoji Arc shows a graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity and X-axis for Pages. Emojis with varying emotions plotted on the graph; may vary by reader for this book. Standout Phrase: "We slip out of the subway and into the glow of lanterns." and "The dumplings dance." Standout Page Turn Text: "I hold on to Laolao's rolling pin and try my hardest to remember." Standout Art Detail: Adorable characterizations, including charming ingredients Starry Book Marks: Heartwarming, memory-evoking text, Delightful dialogue, Endearing humor.
Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Homemade dumplings, Intergenerational relationships, Passing down traditions and recipes, It takes a village, Showing love through actions. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2023, Created by Dane Liu and ShinYeon Moon, Imprint/Publisher: Henry Holt / Macmillan, Word Count (excludes text in art & backmatter): ~630, Backmatter: Author’s Note and The Liu Family “No Longer Secret” Dumpling Recipe. Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant LED-lit glasses holding the book. For more #PBStudyBuddy features, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
💖🥟💖This #PBStudyBuddy warms your heart like homemade dumplings for Lunar New Year: LAOLAO’S DUMPLINGS (#DaneLiu #ShinYeonMoon #HenryHoltBooks #MacKidsBooks). Let’s #bookboost #LAOLAOSDUMPLINGS, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼
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#PBStudyBuddy feature for picture book BOYS DON’T FRY: Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding the book. The Emoji Arc shows a graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity and X-axis for Pages. Emojis with varying emotions plotted on the graph; may vary by reader for this book. Standout Phrase: "The sizzle of her stuffed fried fish sounded like music." Standout Page Turn Text: "And the heart?" Standout Art Detail: Delightfully endearing characters and droolworthy dishes and ingredients Starry Book Marks: Engaging voice throughout, Sensory-infused metaphors, and Action-packed storyline.
Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Lunar New Year celebration with family, Peranakan culture, Overcoming gender expectations, Grandma-grandson bonding, and Following your heart over all else. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2023, Created by Kimberly Lee and Charlene Chua, Imprint/Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux/Macmillan, Word Count (excludes text in art & backmatter): ~815, Backmatter: Author’s Note and recipe for Peranakan Pongteh Chicken. Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant LED-lit glasses holding the book. For more #PBStudyBuddy features, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
🔥🧑🏻🍳🌟 This #PBStudyBuddy feature brings so much joy for Lunar New Year! BOYS DON’T FRY (#KimberlyLee #CharleneChua @charlenedraws.bsky.social #FSGBooks #MacKidsBooks. Let’s #bookboost #BOYSDONTFRY, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼
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#PBStudyBuddy feature for picture book MORE THAN WORDS: Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding the book. The Emoji Arc shows a graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity and X-axis for Pages. Emojis with varying emotions plotted on the graph; may vary by reader for this book. Standout Phrase: "You might think talking is the only way to say something." Standout Page Turn Text: "Well, it is one way." and "But have you noticed…" Standout Art Detail: Wonderfully diverse range of characters and welcoming, colorful spreads Starry Book Marks: Mind-opening lines, Thoughtful and relatable examples, Powerful writing where every word matters.
Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Inclusiveness for all forms of communication, Expressing emotions in many different ways, Mindful listening, Making more efforts to understand and connect, The need for communication access. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2023, Created by Roz MacLean, Imprint/Publisher: Henry Holt / Macmillan, Word Count (excludes text in art & backmatter): ~305, Backmatter: All about communication and the many methods including without speech, sign language, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant LED-lit glasses holding the book. For more #PBStudyBuddy features, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
✍️📲💫🫶 I’m in awe of the gorgeous and all-inclusive expression of communication access advocacy in this #PBStudyBuddy feature—this is an absolute must-read! MORE THAN WORDS (#RozMacLean #HenryHoltBooks #MacKidsBooks). Let’s #bookboost #MORETHANWORDS, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼
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#PBStudyBuddy feature for picture book A LITTLE SPACE FOR ME: Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding the book. The Emoji Arc shows a graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity and X-axis for Pages. Emojis with varying emotions plotted on the graph; may vary by reader for this book. Standout Phrase: "Sometimes it can just be too much for no reason at all." Standout Page Turn Text: "Until finally…" Standout Art Detail: Brilliant depictions of feelings and space Starry Book Marks: Expressive text, Powerful visualizations, and Superb pacing.
Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Realizing the space you need, Mindfulness, Recognizing when others may need their own space, Taking the time to think and reset, and Sharing space in a balanced way. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2020, Created by Jennifer Gray Olson, Imprint/Publisher: Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan, Word Count (excludes text in art & backmatter): ~115, Flesch Reading Ease: 86.6. Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant LED-lit glasses holding the book. For more #PBStudyBuddy features, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
💜🧘🏻🌌 This #PBStudyBuddy feature shines for its brilliant and mindful take on much-needed space: A LITTLE SPACE FOR ME (#JenniferGrayOlson, #MacKidsBooks). Let’s #bookboost #ALITTLESPACEFORME, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼
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#PBStudyBuddy feature for picture book A GIFT FOR NAI NAI: Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding the book. The Emoji Arc shows a graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity and X-axis for Pages. Emojis with varying emotions plotted on the graph; may vary by reader for this book. Standout Phrase: "They chained, counted, and crocheted together." and "Stitch by stitch, row by row, the hat started taking shape." Standout Page Turn Text: "Her own stitches were turning out…" and "There was only one thing left to do." Standout Art Detail: Super endearing expressions and cute crocheting details Starry Book Marks: Relatable and encouraging dialogue, Lovely layering and step-by-step sequencing, and Emotive wording.
Top-of-Mind Book Hooks: Close intergenerational bonding, Building crochet skills, Persistence, Creative solutions, and It's ok to ask for help. Fast Facts: Pub Year 2023, Created by Kim-Hoa Ung, Imprint/Publisher: Feiwel and Friends/Macmillan, Word Count (excludes text in art & backmatter): ~450, Front/Backmatter: Chinese-English Glossary and How to Crochet Nai Nai’s Hat. Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant LED-lit glasses holding the book. For more #PBStudyBuddy features, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
💖👧🏻👩🏻🦳🧶💝 Ringing in 2024 with this totally heartwarming #PBStudyBuddy feature: A GIFT FOR NAI NAI (#KimHoaUng @autumnleaflet.bsky.social, #MacKidsBooks). Let’s #bookboost #AGIFTFORNAINAI, #Kidlit! 🥳📚👍🏼
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I’m so excited to share this preorder campaign! Preorder from @eastcitybookshop to receive free book swag like stickers, a bookmark, and signed bookplate.
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#PBStudyBuddy feature for picture book SHE SANG FOR INDIA with: Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant glasses holding up the book. The Emoji Arc shows a graph with Y-axis for Tension/Intensity and X-axis for Pages. Emojis with varying emotions are plotted on the graph and may vary by reader for this book. Standout Phrase is: "Subbulakshmi’s entire country was drowning in sorrow. She could bear the grief no more. She sang through her tears. She sang to heal.", Standout Page Turn Text is: "But if she didn't use her voice for freedom, what use was she?", and Standout Art Detail is: A lovely range of instruments plus depictions of heartfelt singing bringing people together. Starry Book Marks include: Exuding the peaceful and patient nature of the MC, Presenting a lot of details in an engaging manner, Lyrics woven in to help convey the impact of her singing.
Top-of-Mind Book Hooks include: The power of persistence, The wrongfulness of gender inequality, The importance of nurturing the talents of our youth, Activism through the arts, and How your voice can help fight against injustice. Fast Facts include Pub Year: 2022, Created by: Suma Subramaniam and Shreya Gupta, Imprint/Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux / Macmillan, Word Count (excludes text in art & backmatter): ~845, Backmatter: Author’s Note, More About Carnatic Music, Glossary, Timeline, Bibliography. Picture of Asian American author Sylvia Chen in giant LED-lit glasses holding up the book. For more #PBStudyBuddy features, visit pbstudybuddy.com. Thank you!
This #PBStudyBuddy feature* rings so true about the power of your voice: SHE SANG FOR INDIA (#SumaSubramaniam #ShreyaGupta #FSGBooks #MacKidsBooks). Hope you enjoy, please ❤️🔁💬 to help boost this book & these amazing PB creators! #SHESANGFORINDIA #KidLit
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