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It’s a Belgian Cover Reveal Day! A Talk with Leo Timmers About Kiki & Me Today I reveal the cover of one of the truly great picture books of 2026. I also get to talk to Leo Timmers and ask him about his painting process (something I've wondered about for years).

Today I reveal the cover of one of the truly great picture books of 2026. I also get to talk to Leo Timmers and ask him about his painting process (something I've wondered about for years). #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/02/25/i...

Deal announcement: LITTLE SHOP OF HOARDERS By Piet Marino Imprint: Carolrhoda Lab Author of DOUGH BOY Piet Marino's LITTLE SHOP OF HOARDERS, in which a teen embarks on a school project to film his family's misadventures in cleaning their house of hoarded junk, resulting in unintended (and often humorous) consequences, to Amy Fitzgerald at Carolrhoda Lab, for publication in spring 2027, by Michelle Witte at Mansion Street Literary Management (world).

ICYMI yesterday, I posted a new deal for one of my incredible author. We’re so excited to be working with the brilliant @amyarielfitz.bsky.social at @lernerbooks.bsky.social. When I tell you the author has a way of making even serious subjects hilarious in an introspective way, I’m not kidding.

Under cover of darkness, it's a race to eat before being eaten!

Congrats to @jilanne.bsky.social and Khoa Le!
#nonfiction #STEAM #STEM #ocean @steamteambooks.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to #12x12PB member, @jilanne.bsky.social! 🎉

📚 THE OCEAN’S HEART: THE TINY CREATURES ESSENTIAL TO LIFE illustrated by Khoa Le, published by @lernerbooks.bsky.social

Find it here: buff.ly/KvbPSMB

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I have a brand-new author-illustrator interview that’s just dropped on the Writers’ Rumpus blog (www.writersrumpus.com). Come check it out and enter our book giveaway!! 📚🩷✍🏻🎨🖌️
#childrensbooks #kidlit @janicehechter.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social

STOP THE BALL! | Kirkus Reviews An errant ball leads to endless fun.

“Run to put” STOP THE BALL! “in the hands of youngsters.... Strasser evokes a sense of joyful chaos that will immensely appeal to the target audience” from @geckopress.bsky.social & @lernerbooks.bsky.social www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

My mother had polio, and I remember my entire school lining up to get the polio vaccine on sugar cubes. This @lernerbooks.bsky.social title will help young readers understand how devastating this disease can be.

Mari Bolte & Roman Diaz' @lernerbooks.bsky.social SOCCER SIDELINE mentioned Popsicle sticks, and my brain immediately went to the 1970s plastic ones. Those were a lot of fun for building things!

Darn it all, @lernerbooks.bsky.social! I was hoping for more of an instruction manual for readers who liked Tash's The Queen of Ocean Parkway, Garrett's The Forgotten Summer of Seneca, Otheguy's Cousins in the Time of Magic or O'Brien's White House Clubhouse. Oh, well.

Feel like I have arrived. Got a box from @follettcontent.bsky.social after getting ones from @scholastic.bsky.social and @lernerbooks.bsky.social earlier in the week! Lots of @randomhousekids.bsky.social @duttonbooks.bsky.social @putnambooks.bsky.social and @simonkids.bsky.social titles!

Tiny, Essential Ocean Creatures

Why are zooplankton the ocean's heart? It's a 5 Copepod 🦐 🦐🦐 🦐🦐 review! Thank you! archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com/2026/02/tiny...? @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit #ocean #STEM #marinebiology @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

Tiny but mighty! In The Ocean’s Heart, readers dive into a world of luminous, fragile creatures. 💙
Check out my blog post with @jilanne.bsky.social & giveaway: tinyurl.com/3zd2ejww
#BlissfullyBookish #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books #STEM @lernerbooks.bsky.social

Ava! How could you NOT want to be in London? Enjoying @florencemigga.bsky.social THE SUMMER SCRAPBOOK! Thanks, @lernerbooks.bsky.social #partner.

Check out this helpful resource (and @lernerbooks.bsky.social does really beautiful activism in addition to their lovely books):

Please join me in celebrating the release of THE OCEAN'S HEART with a reading on StoryTime Sprint! It may be recorded, so please register if you're interested. Thanks! #kidlit #nonfiction #teachers #librarians #ocean @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social

Renata uses old Polish legends and folk tales to frame her own story. These would've been the stories she grew up with, so they would've been a source of comfort and normalcy to her, and maybe a way to make sense of her own life during wartime. They're also a quietly defiant way to express her Polish identity in an imperial context.

For the evening crowd: I did an interview with the @lernerbooks.bsky.social blog about some of the cultural context of BEYOND SEVEN FORESTS.

The folklore sequences are some of my favorites. Stories include the Glass Mountain, the Wawel Dragon, & the Golden Duck. 🦆

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This fantastic list includes titles from @harperstacks.bsky.social, @mackidssl.bsky.social, @penguinschoollib.bsky.social, @lernerbooks.bsky.social, @levinequerido.bsky.social, and more!

Beyond Seven Forests: An Interview with Author Amanda McCrina Beyond Seven Forests is a survival story in more than one sense. In the winter of 1916 a blizzard traps eighteen-year-old Polish countess Renata in her home with two Polish deserters from the Russi…

For @lernerbooks.bsky.social's blog, I talked a little about the background and historical context of BEYOND SEVEN FORESTS and its relevance today.

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Under cover of darkness, it's a race to eat before being eaten! Attention #teachers #librarians #ocean lovers! Win a copy of THE OCEAN'S HEART, illus. by Khoa Le! Releasing March 3!
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Writing Winning Climate Speeches With Rune Kier Nielsen — Communicating Climate Change Talking to award-winning speechwriter and author, Rune Kier Nielsen about the mechanics of a powerful speech, where climate speeches have – and continue to – fall short, and the unique benefits this f...

Author Rune Kier Nielsen joins the Communicating Climate Change podcast to discuss the mechanics of a powerful speech and the unique benefits public speaking offers for bringing people together and energizing collective action. Listen in!
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March Happy Book Birthday We are excited to share the March new releases from Lerner Publishing Group. These titles emphasize themes of togetherness, the environment, achievement, and storytelling to help young readers understand the world around them and welcome in the spring.

March Happy Book Birthday

We are excited to share the March new releases from Lerner Publishing Group. These titles emphasize themes of togetherness, the environment, achievement, and storytelling to help young readers understand the world around them and welcome in the spring.

PANEL: VOICES WITHOUT BORDERS with writers Kao Kalia Yang, Dinaw Mengestu and Burhan Sönmez - East Side Freedom Library PEN America and the East Side Freedom Library are pleased to present Dinaw Mengestu, Burhan Sönmez, and Kao Kalia Yang in a timely conversation about the role of writers and the power of solidarity in...

Friday, February 27th: Join authors Dinaw Mengestu, Burhan Sönmez, and @kaokaliayang.bsky.social for a Voices Without Borders panel followed by readings from Jonas Attilus and Hawra Alnabi.
Saturday, February 28th, Dinaw and Burhan return for an intimate Writers' Workshop.

The East Side Freedom Library and PEN America are hosting two literary events this weekend. Both are free and open to the community!

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Spring on Sesame Street ® Spring is almost here, but you don't have to wait to read these new books from Sesame Street®! If you're looking for engaging reads for little learners or fans of the iconic neighborhood’s endless charm, the newest lineup of Sesame Street books offers something for every curious mind. Take a look at the latest Sesame Street releases that are bound to become favorites!

Spring on Sesame Street ®

Spring is almost here, but you don't have to wait to read these new books from Sesame Street®! If you're looking for engaging reads for little learners or fans of the iconic neighborhood’s endless charm, the newest lineup of Sesame Street books offers something for every…

No joke, these books are seriously funny! Check out @cbcbooks.bsky.social's Just Add Laughter roundup for all the LOLs including TOMORROW I'M IN CHARGE.
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We are thrilled to see REVOLUTIONS ARE MADE OF LOVE selected as a Minnesota Book Award Finalist in Children's Literature. Congratulations Mélina Mangal, Sun Yung Shin, and Leslie Barlow! We'll see you at the award ceremony on May 6th where we'll celebrate the stories of our Minnesota neighbors.

Beyond Seven Forests: An Interview with Author Amanda McCrina Beyond Seven Forests is a survival story in more than one sense. In the winter of 1916 a blizzard traps eighteen-year-old Polish countess Renata in her home with two Polish deserters from the Russian army. Together they must not only survive but grapple with wartime scars. This young adult historical novel is both a page-turning tale of peril and a hopeful exploration of human connection and resilience in the face of hardship. Author Amanda McCrina joins us today to share how she developed Renata's story, how Polish folklore plays a part in the narrative, and more.

BEYOND SEVEN FORESTS is both a page-turning tale of peril and a hopeful exploration of human connection and resilience in the face of hardship. Author Amanda McCrina joins us today to share how she developed Renata's story, how Polish folklore plays a part in the narrative, and more.

Choir Grrrl: An Interview with Author Ashley Granillo Sing it loud, sing it proud! In Choir Grrrl, thirteen-year-old Alondra was born into a musical family; her dad, former frontman of an alt-rock band, has taught her and her sisters to follow in his footsteps. Despite secretly liking quieter music, Alondra is committed to the band she and her sisters have formed. But when a classmate recruits her for a choir group, Alondra rediscovers her love of singing and making music. Afraid to upset the delicate balance in her family, she covertly practices with the choir between shows with the band—until her secrets are exposed.

Musician and author Ashley Granillo joins us today to share her inspiration behind CHOIR GRRRL, her favorite bands, and more. And if you're looking for an encore, keep reading to download the free discussion guide!

Rules for Liars: An Interview with Author Debra Garfinkle Rebecca is overwhelmed by the pressure of preparing for her bat mitzvah while grieving the loss of her mother and dealing with growing insecurity. Her friendship with Hailey is fraying, leaving Rebecca to find comfort in her dog, Meatball. Meanwhile, Nikki's family has lost their home, forcing them to move into a smaller, less glamorous apartment. Nikki hides her financial struggles by lying to her old friends, even stealing money to maintain appearances. As their paths cross, Rebecca and Nikki form a deep, unexpected bond. Funny, fast-paced, and heartfelt, Rules for Liars…

Author Debra Garfinkle spills all the secrets about her new middle grade novel RULES FOR LIARS including her favorite part of writing books, what it was like working with April Patten, and more!

"Picture books are often gateway books into the world—not simply of literature but of life itself..." Author @kaokaliayang.bsky.social shared her new picture book A HOME ON THE PAGE with Foreword Reviews in this exclusive interview!
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