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October is #CanadianLibraryMonth, when libraries & library partners across Canada help raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in our lives. More: librarianship.ca/event/canadi...
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✨Back-to-School Book Giveaway✨

It’s the start of a new school year! In the spirit of inspiring young readers to think creatively about the world around them, Michelle Meadows is giving away 2 sets of her DR. SEUSS'S THE LORAX NONFICTION books!
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Back-to-School STEM Book Giveaway: Dr. Seuss's The Lorax Family Friendly Lifestyle and Review Blog

Head on over to Chatty Pattys Place for a chance to win TWO of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax books by Michelle Meadows. Inspire the young readers in your life to think creatively at the world around them - there are 13 ways you can enter to win!

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Happy Book Birthday to OUR CHRISTMAS TREE FARM by Lisa Amstutz, art by Christina Forshay - perfect for introducing little scientists to the life of a Christmas tree!
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Special congratulations to Vanessa L. Torres, whose YA sapphic romantasy ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE has been chosen as a finalist for the 2025 International Latino Book Awards! Winners will be announced at the International Latino Book Awards Ceremony on October 25th.
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Author Michelle Meadows chats w/ YABC about the 1st ever illustrated biography of James Baldwin for kids! JIMMY'S RHYTHM & BLUES was recently selected for the 2025 Best Children’s Books of the Year list by the Bank Street College of Education’s Children’s Book Committee! #kidlit #michellemeadows

Join YABC for an #authorinterview with Michelle Meadows about #kidlit JIMMY'S RHYTHM & BLUES: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF JAMES BALDWIN!
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I Love Blueberries Picture Book Explore the delightful new children's picture book, 'I Love Blueberries,' by Shannon Anderson. Learn about hydroponics, friendship, and growing your own food.

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The Swans Of Harlem (Young Adult Edition) Review In The Swans of Harlem, Black ballet history once shielded from the public eye is revealed via intimate first-person narratives and biographical information.

"Along w/ the biographies of...5 influential & courageous women, there are golden nuggets of Black ballet history that would serve not only...the dance space, but the world at large, to read." balletherald.com/the-swans-of... #WomensHistoryMonth @karenvalby.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

Enter To Win The 'Growing Pangs' + The New Companion Novel 'Turning Twelve' Book Collection Giveaway! @RHKidsGraphic @randomhousekids ~ Welcome To The ‘Growing Pangs’ PLUS The New Companion Novel ‘Turning Twelve’ Book Collection Giveaway! 2 Winners ~ $92 TRV! This giveaway is part of our SMGN 2025 Spring Gift Guide – Stop by to see al...

‼️ #Giveaway ends tonight! Win 2 critically-acclaimed, #middlegrade #graphicnovels by Kathryn Ormsbee & illus @mollybrooks.bsky.social!
★ “A heartfelt and endearing snapshot of adolescence” —Kirkus, starred review
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Read This: I LOVE BLUEBERRIES! I have the most fun (and delicious) picture book to share with you today! I LOVE BLUEBERRIES!, written by Shannon Anderson, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett, and published by Feeding Minds Press, is a G...

Author Shannon Anderson talks about her own experience growing berries as a kid & more! Head over to Wandering Educators to read their rave review + interview!

I LOVE BLUEBERRIES hits shelves April 8th!

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#Win 2 Coming-of-Age Graphic Novels: Growing Pangs and Turning Twelve - Mom Does Reviews Don't miss these fun Middle-Grade graphic novels from Random House Graphic that are perfect for your tweens (first crushes!): Turning Twelve

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Blog Tour and Giveaway: The Swans of Harlem (Young Readers' Edition) by Karen Valby I rarely participate in blog tours anymore, but this one feels more important than most. Even though Black History Month is just about over,...

For fans of narrative nonfiction, dance memoirs, & forgotten histories, THE SWANS OF HARLEM by Karen Valby will inspire readers of all ages & interests to chase their dreams & follow their hearts.
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With THE SWANS OF HARLEM, 5 revolutionary Black ballerinas & longtime friends give voice to their stories on & offstage, reclaiming their past so that it is finally recorded, acknowledged, & lauded, never to be lost again.

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Book Tour: The Swans of Harlem (Young Adult edition) by Karen Valby Book Review Summary: A full accounting of five incredibly talented Black ballerinas from The Dance Theater of Harlem, founding members among them, that illuminates their hard-fought, historic, and overlooked c…

"The Swans of Harlem is an easy five star read!" Head over to Lit Lemon Books for the next stop on THE SWANS OF HARLEM #blogtour! Enter to win your copy of a “poignant and gripping piece of little-known history” (Kirkus).
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Twirling Book Princess hosts the next stop on THE SWANS OF HARLEM #blogtour! Head on over and enter for one of FIVE chances to win Karen Valby's YA nonfiction that introduces teens to a trailblazing legacy left out of the history books!
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"This historical YA book is an incredible adaptation of the author’s adult novel. It is a perfect book to add to your TBR for Black History Month."

@candidcover.bsky.social kicks off THE SWANS OF HARLEM (YA edition) #blogtour! Enter to win!

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Author Vanessa L. Torres chats with YA Books Central about her new YA sapphic romantasy ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE — on shelves now!
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"You're Dead to Me" by Amy Christine Parker – A Deadly Thrill-Ride You Won’t Forget Imagine being the town's most infamous gossip blogger—then suddenly becoming the most hated person overnight. That’s exactly where Ruby, the sharp-tongued, quick-witted protagonist of You're Dead to M...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"With its sharp wit, chilling suspense, and an ending you’ll never see coming, this book cements Amy Christine Parker as a master of YA thrillers." - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's

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🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨
Only 3 DAYS LEFT to enter YABC's Buzzworthy Giveaway! Win a bundle of winter reads, including YOU'RE DEAD TO ME by Amy Christine Parker, THE SWANS OF HARLEM (Adapted for Young Adults) by Karen Valby, BREWED WITH LOVE by Shelly Page, & ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE by Vanessa L. Torres!

Book Tour: You’re Dead to Me by Amy Christine Parker Book Review You’re Dead to Me is a new YA horror/thriller featuring Ruby, an outspoken scholarship student at Oleander High School. After being exposed as the local gossip blogger, she faces danger when …

Lit Lemon Books describes bingeing YOU'RE DEAD TO ME in two days on today's stop of the YOU'RE DEAD TO ME blog tour! Head over to read her rave and enter to win your very own copy of this YA thriller!
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BABYSITTING, WAITING TABLES, FIREFIGHTING, AND WRITING A NOVEL, a guest post by Vanessa L. Torres Author Vanessa L. Torres talks about her latest book, ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE

On Teen Librarian Toolbox, author Vanessa L. Torres talks about how some of her past jobs - babysitting, waiting tables, and firefighting - helped her find her voice as a writer!

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“Fans of the YA horror genre will enjoy this twisty new release.” - Candid Cover
The YOU’RE DEAD TO ME #blogtour is in full swing! Head over to Candid Cover and enter for one of five chances to win a copy of this campy YA thriller!
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Books for your Lunar New Year storytime and collection Lunar New Year is coming! Are you ready? Here are some new books to add to your storytime! I Love Lunar New Year, by Eva Wong Nava/Illustrated by Xin Li, (Nov. 2024, Scholastic Press), $7.99, ISBN:…

새해복많이받으세요
Happy New Year!
Looking for books to ring in the Lunar New Year? Mom Read It features LET'S CELEBRATE KOREAN NEW YEAR, the sweet story of two sisters exploring the Korean traditions of Seollal. The author's own dumpling recipe is included at the end! Head over to Mom Read It to learn more!

The Best Books Coming Out in January Here are some of the best new books out this month, what they are about, and why you should add them to your TBR!

Happy #bookbirthday to ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE by Vanessa L. Torres! Book Riot lists ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE as its YA pick for The Best Books Coming Out in January: bookriot.com/the-best-boo... #yalit #latinxbooks #lgbtqreads