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Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Disney Publishing webinar DISNEY PUBLISHING SPRING/SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW happening Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Disney Publishing webinar DISNEY PUBLISHING SPRING/SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW happening Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Make your Wednesday better by joining us for the #DisneyPublishingSpringSummer2026Preview! We'll be joined by 8 amazing creators who will share sneak peeks into their upcoming titles hitting shelves soon!๐Ÿ‘€Register now: bit.ly/3ZOELWj

10.03.2026 20:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just a reminder that this brief survey is still up, and we'd love to hear your thoughts!

10.03.2026 20:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Random House Children's Books webinar RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW featuring a conversation with Chrystal D. Giles and Shana Corey on Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Random House Children's Books webinar RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW featuring a conversation with Chrystal D. Giles and Shana Corey on Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Have you registered yet?! Don't miss tomorrow's (3/10) amazing @randomhousekids.bsky.social Summer 2026 Preview featuring upcoming picture books, early readers and chapter books, graphic novels, middle grade, and YA! Plus, a conversation with THE #ChrystalD.Giles! Save your seat now: bit.ly/4kDQSiq

09.03.2026 21:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This inspiring list includes titles from @rhcbschoollibrary.bsky.social, @lernerbooks.bsky.social, @mackidssl.bsky.social, @penguinschoollib.bsky.social, @ssedlib.bsky.social, and more!

09.03.2026 19:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Closeup of cover image of Twelve Daring Grays: A Whale Migration Adventure by Nora Nickum. Illus. by Elly MacKay.

Closeup of cover image of Twelve Daring Grays: A Whale Migration Adventure by Nora Nickum. Illus. by Elly MacKay.

These 10 exceptional titles offer both straightforward climate science and awe-inspiring accounts of the wonders of our natural world. Check out our 2026 Top 10 Environment & Sustainability Books for Youth list: bit.ly/47aNExF

09.03.2026 19:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and HarperCollins Children's Books webinar HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN'S BOOKS SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW happeniing Wednesday, March 26 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and HarperCollins Children's Books webinar HARPERCOLLINS CHILDREN'S BOOKS SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW happeniing Wednesday, March 26 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

โ˜€๏ธNew PB, MG, and YA titlesโœ”๏ธ
โ›ตPresentations from John Hare, Gary D. Schmidt, and Byron Graves on their forthcoming 2026 titlesโœ”๏ธ
๐Ÿ–๏ธ75 minutes of bookish loveโœ”๏ธ
It's all here in the @harperstacks.bsky.social Summer 2026 Preview on 3/25! Join us and register now: bit.ly/4cz2otD

09.03.2026 18:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Cover image of ALL THE WATER ON EARTH by Rochelle Strauss next to headshot of author

Cover image of ALL THE WATER ON EARTH by Rochelle Strauss next to headshot of author

๐ŸŒŽ The wonders of the natural world
๐ŸGardening
๐Ÿ’ฆBringing the story of water to life for young readers
โ™ป๏ธIntroducing kids to conservation efforts
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Rochelle Strauss, author of ALL THE WATER ON EARTH (@kidscanpress.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/3OQ6T9o

09.03.2026 16:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

P.S. We are floored by that gorgeous cover from THE BRIGHTEST STAR: A HISTORICAL NOVEL BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF ANNA MAY WONG by Gail Tsukiyama (@librarylovefest.bsky.social). Cover design by Phil Pascuzzo; photographs Donaldson Collection, Getty Images

06.03.2026 16:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Closeup of cover of the March issue of BOOKLIST READER with text: READ & SHARE THE MARCH BOOKLIST READER. DIGITAL VERSION NOW AN ALA MEMBER BENEFIT

Closeup of cover of the March issue of BOOKLIST READER with text: READ & SHARE THE MARCH BOOKLIST READER. DIGITAL VERSION NOW AN ALA MEMBER BENEFIT

๐ŸŽญA broadway musical title list
๐ŸŽงBook-group books on audio
๐Ÿ“šSpanish sure bets
๐Ÿ“–A celebration of stories from #PBSBooks
๐Ÿ“• @libraryreads.bsky.social March picks
It's all here in the March issue of BOOKLIST READER! Read now: bit.ly/4laR0pW
P.S. Don't forget, the digital version is an ALA member benefit!

06.03.2026 16:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Show up for our libraries. ALA 150, American Library Association.

Show up for our libraries. ALA 150, American Library Association.

NEW: Congress has begun preparation for next year's federal budget, and they need to hear from library advocates like you.

The best way to show up #ForOurLibraries during the budget process? Take action.

Tell your Representative to #FundLibraries in FY 2027: ala.org/showup

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Cover image of TOO BLESSED TO STRESS by Alli Hoff Kosik next to headshot of author

Cover image of TOO BLESSED TO STRESS by Alli Hoff Kosik next to headshot of author

๐Ÿ—๏ธPretending to know about various construction vehicles
๐ŸคณMegachurch culture meets social media
๐Ÿ“šRevisiting childhood books as an adult
โค๏ธLibrary love
It's all here in our latest #10Qs from Alli Hoff Kosik, author of TOO BLESSED TO STRESS (@grandcentralpub.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/4bpYimp

05.03.2026 17:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

P.S. We are seeing green (in the best way) with that gorgeous illustration from HONEYBIRD BLUE by Taunya English; illustrated by Raissa Figueroa (@harperstacks.bsky.social)

04.03.2026 19:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Closeup of cover of thee March 2026 issue of BOOKLIST with text: NEW ISSUE ALERT! THE MARCH BOOKLIST IS HERE!

Closeup of cover of thee March 2026 issue of BOOKLIST with text: NEW ISSUE ALERT! THE MARCH BOOKLIST IS HERE!

New month, new books, new issue! Our March issue of BOOKLIST is stacked (pun intended) with lots of new recsโคต๏ธ
๐ŸŒณSpotlight on Environment & Sustainability
๐Ÿ“šSpotlight on YA Fiction
๐ŸŒปFocus on Poetry
๐Ÿ’Hockey Romances
โ˜˜๏ธA leprechaun-themed backlist
It's all here and more! Preview now: bit.ly/4uavwxE

04.03.2026 19:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Cover image of HAIL MARIAM by Huda Al-Marashi next to headshot of author

Cover image of HAIL MARIAM by Huda Al-Marashi next to headshot of author

๐Ÿฅ„Cooking, writing, books?
โค๏ธA book pulled from a sixth-grade heart
๐Ÿง Learning about other religions
๐Ÿ–‹๏ธWriting for adults vs. younger readers
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Huda Al-Marashi, author of HAIL MARIAM (@penguinschoollib.bsky.social). Read the full interview now: bit.ly/4l9YGsC

03.03.2026 20:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar MAGNIFICENT MIDDLE GRADE happening Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar MAGNIFICENT MIDDLE GRADE happening Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

It's almost time! Loveable, relatable characters; fantasy adventures; historical fiction--it's all here in our #MiddleGrade webinar happening TODAY at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT. There is still time to save your seat: bit.ly/3MaMmva

03.03.2026 18:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for upcoming Summer Scares panel SUMMER SCARES YA PANEL happening Monday, March 23 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Summer Scares panel SUMMER SCARES YA PANEL happening Monday, March 23 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Scared yet? Then sign up for our @summerscares.bsky.social YA Panel happening on 3/23 and celebrating this year's selections:
๐Ÿ‘๏ธGORGEOUS GRUESOME FACES
๐Ÿฅ€WHAT WE HARVEST
๐Ÿ‘นOUR SHADOWS HAVE CLAWS
Register now (if you dare): bit.ly/4rWSeHZ

03.03.2026 16:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Register for this year's Readers' Advisory Ideas & Practice w/ @ala-booklist.bsky.social Take your RA to the next level & connect with others just as passionate about matching the right book to a reader as you! #libraries #romantasy #nonfiction #memoir #readadv
ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

03.03.2026 14:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar MAGNIFICENT MIDDLE GRADE happening Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar MAGNIFICENT MIDDLE GRADE happening Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Have you registered yet?! Save your seat for our #MiddleGrade webinar happening tomorrow (3/3) at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT to get the latest on upcoming titles from our friends at @sbkslibrary.bsky.social, #WaxwingBooks, and @fabledfilmspress.bsky.social! Free and open to all: bit.ly/3MaMmva

02.03.2026 18:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This exciting list includes titles from @yenpress.com, @darkhorse.com, @viz.com, @kodansha.us, and more!

25.02.2026 19:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Closeup of cover Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (Omnibus). By Uoto. Art by the author. 4 volumes. Seven Seas Entertainment. Gr. 7โ€“12.

Closeup of cover Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (Omnibus). By Uoto. Art by the author. 4 volumes. Seven Seas Entertainment. Gr. 7โ€“12.

When many people think of manga, they think of figures that belong to Japanese history but many mangaka have found inspiration in the history of the West. Our latest #MangaEssentials from contributor Ashley Hawkins features Historical Fiction Inspired by Europe: bit.ly/4rysGRd

25.02.2026 19:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This fabulous list includes titles from @prhlibrary.bsky.social, @macmillanlib.bsky.social, @librarylovefest.bsky.social, @tordotcom.bsky.social, @haymarketbooks.org, and so much more!

23.02.2026 21:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Orange LibraryReads logo again book cover: NO MATTER WHAT byCara Bastone

Orange LibraryReads logo again book cover: NO MATTER WHAT byCara Bastone

It's a REAL Monday, folks. What makes us feel better? Losing ourselves in the March 2026 @libraryreads.bsky.social list! Check out these titles your colleagues loved and can't wait to share: bit.ly/4cJfZ1i

23.02.2026 21:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar SUMMER SCARES MIDDLE-GRADE PANEL happening Thursday, March 13 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist webinar SUMMER SCARES MIDDLE-GRADE PANEL happening Thursday, March 13 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Blood still chilled from the winter? Keep the feeling going with our upcoming @summerscares.bsky.social webinar series! Our first of these three events will take place on 3/12 and showcase this year's #middlegrade authors:
๐Ÿš๏ธAlly Malinenko
๐Ÿง„Bree Paulsen
๐ŸŒฒAlly Russell
RSVP now: bit.ly/4qJ7jeL

20.02.2026 21:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Cover image of THE HARD LINE by Mark Greaney next to headshot of author

Cover image of THE HARD LINE by Mark Greaney next to headshot of author

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธResearch in more than 35 countries
๐Ÿช–Training with the military and law enforcement
๐Ÿ‘ปCode Name: Ghost Town
โค๏ธLibrary love
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with Mark Greaney, author of THE HARD LINE (@berkleypub.bsky.social @prhlibrary.bsky.social). Read now: bit.ly/4rZQuNJ

20.02.2026 19:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and DK webinar DK'S SUMMER 2026 LIBRARIAN PREVIEW happening Thursday, March 19 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and DK webinar DK'S SUMMER 2026 LIBRARIAN PREVIEW happening Thursday, March 19 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

RSVP now for @dkbooks.bsky.social Summer 2026 Librarian Preview on 3/19! Weโ€™ll kick off the hour with a conversation with the joyfully neurodivergent comedian, actor, and debut author of ATTENTION SEEKER #DarcyMichael, followed by top childrenโ€™s and adult title picks from DK๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธโžก๏ธ bit.ly/4rVX47W

20.02.2026 16:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Disney Publishing webinar DISNEY PUBLISHING SPRING/SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW happening Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Disney Publishing webinar DISNEY PUBLISHING SPRING/SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW happening Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

There are so many stars in this webinar, we're calling it the "Reading Olympic Team!"๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ“šJoin us and #DisneyPublishing on Wednesday, March 11 for their Spring/Summer 2026 Preview featuring tons of children and teen creators showcasing their upcoming titles! Register now: bit.ly/3ZOELWj

19.02.2026 20:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

19.02.2026 16:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Closeup of cover of Max in the Land of Lies: A Tale of World War II.

By Adam Gidwitz.

Closeup of cover of Max in the Land of Lies: A Tale of World War II. By Adam Gidwitz.

Unique aspects of WWII abound in this list of exemplary historical fiction, but romance, adventure, and 1920s Hollywood are also magnificently on offer. Check out our Top 10 Historical Fiction for Youth list: bit.ly/4qLEIWa

19.02.2026 16:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Cover image of THE PIE AND MASH DETECTIVE AGENCY by J.D. Brinkworth

Cover image of THE PIE AND MASH DETECTIVE AGENCY by J.D. Brinkworth

๐ŸŽ“Graduates of a suspiciously cheap online detecting course
โค๏ธWriting couple
๐Ÿ”ŽA cold case thatโ€™s haunted the British countryside for decades
It's all here in our latest #10Qs with J.D. Brinkworth, author(s) of THE PIE AND MASH DETECTIVE AGENCY (@prhlibrary.bsky.social)! Read now: bit.ly/4rAIvXu

18.02.2026 21:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Random House Children's Books webinar RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW featuring a conversation with Chrystal D. Giles and Shana Corey on Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and Random House Children's Books webinar RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS SUMMER 2026 PREVIEW featuring a conversation with Chrystal D. Giles and Shana Corey on Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT

New 2026 releasesโœ”๏ธ
A conversation with #ChrystalD.Gilesโœ”๏ธ
How to tackle important topics for young readersโœ”๏ธ
It's all here in the @randomhousekids.bsky.social Summer 2026 Preview on 3/10! Register now: bit.ly/4kDQSiq

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