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Celebrate Women's History Month
This Women's History Month, share stories about incredible female figures like Emma Goldman, Gloria Steinem, Marvel Crosson, Betty Shabazz, Claudette Colvin, and more! Tap the link to access our recommendations and teachers guides: tinyurl.com/3vnc9p55
#edusky #womenshistorymonth #history
Graphic Novel Preview Exposures by Lily Williams
This month, our Graphic Novel Preview series is highlighting EXPOSURES by @lwbean.bsky.social. This is a riveting MG graphic novel that offers an honest and heartfelt account of what it’s like to live with OCD. On sale 8/11! tinyurl.com/3z7vj7x5
#OCD #graphicnovel
🌟Add this FREE VIRTUAL SCHOOL VISIT to your calendar next month!🌟 bit.ly/rmwvirtualvi...
Award-winning creator @rachmakesbooks.bsky.social, author of How to Escape a Playdate will read from her new book, teach students to draw her main characters, and more!
April 30 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET [30 mins]
Breakout
BREAKOUT is out today! With 1 starred review, author Christina Wyman takes on a quintessential middle-school experience—acne—with her trademark humor, honesty, and heart. It is a must-read for kids 8-12 who love funny and deeply heartfelt books about coming-of-age experiences. tinyurl.com/2r8y947x
Happy Book Birthday to ABCD . . . EARTH! by @stacymcanulty.bsky.social; illustrations by Joey Chou.
Introduce children to the alphabet and the wonders of Earth with this interactive spinning-globe-cover board book, designed to delight and educate young minds! tinyurl.com/msa78b27
I wanted to share this great resource from @uabookbans.bsky.social.
It's a step-by-step guide for working with school boards, co-developed with @hrc.org and the School Board Integrity Project.
Also, a powerful reminder that local elections matter.
Jasmine Warga and John Schu
Chase and Finnegan cookies
Welcome Jasmine and John
I had so much fun celebrating The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan with Jasmine Warga at Anderson's Bookshop today!
The Rare Bird
I added The Rare Bird to my 2026 Books I Love presentation: www.pinterest.com/mrschureads/...
We are, Jennifer! We're in booth 638 -- please stop by!!
A collage of book covers
March 2026's new Middle Grade releases include a friendship story full of joy (THE MAGIC OF SOMEDAY SOON), a coming of age story about acne (BREAKOUT), and a relatable contemporary exploration of relationships and body image (THE BLUE DRESS). Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4bcavez9
#edusky #newbooks
How A Bear Became A Book "This gorgeously illustrated book honors a classic, and showcases the power of collaboration, creativity, and storytelling!" - Alexandra Quill, Associate Director, School & Library Marketing
Our March #MacKidsStaffPicks is HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK by Annette Bay Pimentel & Faith Pray 🍯🐻
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh with this gorgeous picture book about the creation of the World's Most Famous Bear! And it has FOUR starred reviews 🤩 tinyurl.com/nhzsezke
"A treasure of a book—adventurous, hilarious, and surprisingly moving; readers will go berserk. —Kirkus, starred review "A wild escapade that will spur many an astonished “Uff-da!”” —booklist, starred review
⭐ Stargaze with Mackids ⭐
A modern-day hunt for Viking treasure collides with Spanish conquistadors and small-town Minnesota in this delightfully zany adventure, perfect for fans of The Goonies and Holes.
BERSERKERS by M. A. Larson is out 5/26/26! tinyurl.com/mr5h47eb
#edusky #books
Celebrate Women's History Month with a great book!
Thanks to @mackidssl.bsky.social for sharing this resource, which includes reading recommendations and teacher's guides.
buff.ly/BlZdhzG @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #BookSky
Celebrate National Poetry Month
It's officially National Poetry Month! We’ve put together a roundup of titles to celebrate, including SHOOK by Julian Randall, which you can enter to win an early copy of at the link! 🌞 bit.ly/4bYZPOV
#edusky #novelsinverse #nationalpoetrymonth #poetry
Meet Matt Phelan, whose new book, BARTLEBY, reimagines the titular character from Herman Melville’s famous short story “Bartleby, the Scrivener” as an adorable bear who is determined to stay true to himself. @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social
Author Spotlight: Julian Randall
"Everywhere in the world, there’s a kid like me dribbling an invisible ball to keep the worst of the anxiety at bay."
This month's author spotlight is shining down on Julian Randall!
Read our interview about his new novel-in-verse, SHOOK, + enter an ARC sweepstakes here: tinyurl.com/4xd7fm42
Oh, I love this little tidbit. Time flies when you're having fun (and kicking book banner a*$!)
You will LOVE Loudmouth by @dheiligman.bsky.social!! 💛
#HBOutoftheBox: Peek-a-boo! It's the complete March/April #HornBookMagazine wraparound cover. Art by Jon Klassen from THE LIONS' RUN (Balzer + Bray/ @mackidsbooks.bsky.social ) written by @sarapennypacker.bsky.social , gif (at link) by Mark Tuchman: www.hbook.com/story/march-... #HBMag
The Unlikely Tale of Chase & Finnegan #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story
Happy Book Birthday to THE UNLIKELY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN by Jasmine Warga, which has two starred reviews!
Share it with your students by downloading our Teacher's Guide, which includes discussion questions and an extended writing activity, at the link! tinyurl.com/4hfrpu69
A Better World is Possible: Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis Meera Subramanian Danica Novgorodoff
Happy Book Birthday to A BETTER WORLD IS POSSIBLE!, a graphic novel guide to climate change with a ⭐ review 🌏
Educators and librarians - request an art print perfect for Earth Day for your classroom or library at the link! tinyurl.com/yht5hfmv
@meerasub.bsky.social & Danica Novgorodoff #earthday
The Greenies by Emma Mills, illustrated by Sarah Nicole Kennedy
Happy Book Birthday to THE GREENIES by Emma Mills & Sarah Nicole Kennedy!
The Baby-Sitters Club x The Breakfast Club = this fun and fresh graphic novel about a girl who reluctantly joins the Environmental Club at her new school—and finds community where she least expects it. tinyurl.com/msyvp97u
Bartleby Words & Pictures by Matt Phelan
Happy Book Birthday to BARTLEBY by @mattphelandraws.bsky.social, which has earned 3 starred reviews!
It is a whimsical, yet powerful new modern classic picture book that follows a dapper polar bear who learns the power of staying true to himself. tinyurl.com/y7mn8cfm
#bookbirthday #picturebook
★ Mari Costa’s YA graphic novel romantasy FORGIVE-ME-NOT is a “spirited enemies-to-lovers fairy tale” that “culminate[s] in a thematically rich narrative”
Celebrate Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month and to help you prepare we’ve curated a list of titles for all age ranges that highlight remarkable women throughout history, plus free resources for your classroom! tinyurl.com/3vnc9p55
A collage of book covers
March 2026's new Picture Book releases include a gorgeous dive into the lives of beavers (WHEN BEAVERS MOVE IN), a celebration of the outdoors (INTO THE WILDERNESS) and a timeless ode to one family's kitchen table )THE HEART OF OUR HOME). Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4bcavez9
#edusky #newbooks
Happy National Read Across America Day!
Read Across America has chosen DON'T CAUSE TROUBLE, ASH'S CABIN, UP IN SMOKE, and VANYA AND THE WILD HUNT as recommended titles this year 🥳 Engage your classroom with their suggested activities: tinyurl.com/ykxe4mje
@neatoday.bsky.social #ReadAcrossAmerica
Woah, Maria!!! Not too shabby!!! 🤩🤩🤩 excited for another book for the #birdnerds!
Thank you, Katherine!! 💛
