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We are the MacKids School & Library marketing team! Follow us for news about books for kids & teens and resources for teachers & librarians! https://www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/
We are, Jennifer! We're in booth 638 -- please stop by!!
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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.
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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
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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*$!)
04.03.2026 16:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0You will LOVE Loudmouth by @dheiligman.bsky.social!! 💛
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#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
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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”
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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
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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!
02.03.2026 20:59 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Thank you, Katherine!! 💛
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Sharing this great @mackidssl.bsky.social reading list / classroom resource for #WomensHistoryMonth. Great books for all ages, fiction and non!
02.03.2026 18:23 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0Every page is a real treat, Roz! 💛💛
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blue graphic with an outline of the United States. Red and white text reads: Call. National Book Banning Bill Proposed in US House of Reps. Tell your rep: Vote no on H.R. 7661.
We've had a day to pull a few things together, so here's a thread some more targeted info opposing the potential national book ban just proposed in the House of Representatives.
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Celebrate Women's History Month
In honor of Women's History Month we're highlighting CHOOSING BRAVE, a Caldecott-honor winning picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's death into a call to action for the civil rights movement. tinyurl.com/3vnc9p55
#womenshistorymonth
A picture of illustrator and author Uri Shulevitz
Today in 1935, celebrated illustrator and author Uri Shulevitz was born. A Sydney Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and Caldecott Medal winner, he began drawing at the age of three and never stopped.
Share his legacy and works with your students! tinyurl.com/3bkuvnzk
#edusky
Congratulations, Jess Callans! Ollie in Between - Stonewall Book Award Honor Book Mackids School & Library
OLLIE IN BETWEEN by Jess Callans is a Stonewall Book Award Honor Book!! 🥳 Among its many accolades, it has also earned two starred reviews from School Library Journal and Booklist ⭐
Share this debut tender, queer coming of age story with your readers today! tinyurl.com/z7hb9t8h
#stonewallaward
A nationwide book ban bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives. Here's what you need to know about HR7661, including who is behind it, the history behind such bills, and what you need to do to stop it.
bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...
Oh I do love this one by @dheiligman.bsky.social. 💕 I carry my Emma Goldman tote with pride, especially on days I’m furious (which are many).
27.02.2026 13:39 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
book cover for loudmouth: Emma Goldman vs. America (A Love Story) by Deborah Heiligman
I'm mad today, and I know y'all are too.
Here's something that helped, both today and through the last couple of weeks of reading it. LOUDMOUTH by Deborah Heiligman, a YA biography of Emma Goldman, was SO damn good. Appreciated seeing her flaws alongside her passion, her love alongside her work.