Mary Ann Cappiello

USBBY The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) announced its 2026 Outstanding International Books list, featuring 41 exceptional titles for children and young adults published in 2025 and o...

Have you seen @slj.com 's coverage of this year's #OutstandingInternationalBooks list? www.slj.com/story/usbby-...

Come up to Maine next week!!

Startlingly so!

BREAKING: The Department of Education has ended its directive that attempted to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in schools nationwide.

This is a victory for academic freedom and education equity.

NEW REPORT: As Open Enrollment Ends, GOP Price Hike Pain Begins for Working Families — Protect Our Care Read the Report Here Watch Creator Jess Craven’s Exclusive Video Explainer Here Washington, D.C. – Today, Protect Our Care is releasing a new report highlighting declining Affordable Care Act (ACA)...

Since Trump & the GOP let the Affordable Care Act tax credits expire, more than 1 million Americans have dropped their healthcare coverage–and millions more are set to follow suit because costs are too high. More from @protectourcare.org. www.protectourcare.org/new-report-a...

How to register to vote and check your registration status For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory. n.pr/4ayRPUJ

Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.

Looking forward to this conversation, and this amazing conference!

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As a teacher educator, I ❤️ when multiple books on the same figure or topic come out. 👏🏻👏🏻 to @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social for seeing these books as a text set from which we all can learn about Eunice Foote, carbon dioxide, women’s rights, AND nonfiction writer’s craft!

Grateful to have our work on early 19th century children’s nonfiction out in the world!

Then and now, kids want to know things. They deserve high quality books that inform them about the world they live in.

Bang head into wall……

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Books with a Message (Social & Emotional Learning) Possibly the most difficult books to typify in a given year. What, exactly is a “message” book for kids? What typifies SEL (Social & Emotional Learning) titles? No idea. To be frank with you, when I e...

Day #11 of 31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Message (SEL) Books. These titles have something to say to kids, and not only are they unafraid to say it, they do it in the best possible way. #31Days31Lists #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/12/11/3...

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Picture Book Readalouds Whether you want to pep up your average storytime session or you're just starting out and in need of inspiration, here's a list of those picture books that just beg to be read out loud to large groups...

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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Simple Picture Books Tis a gift to be simple, so that's what we're celebrating today! Enjoy these picture books for our younger readers, one and all.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Simple Picture Books
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Transcendent Holiday Children’s Books It may be the winter holiday season, but this list looks at EVERY season and every holiday it can. Bask in them!

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Transcendent Holiday Children’s Books
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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Rhyming Picture Books Rhymes: They're harder than they look. Wanna know how to write them? Let today's book selection be your guide.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Rhyming Picture Books
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This a fascinating initiative from NCTE, for middle and high school ELA teachers to shape a national framework for AI usage.

This book is such a gorgeous example of community. I am so sorry - and so angry- to read this.

2025’s Best Science Books For Kids Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year's best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life.

From black hole theory to a butterfly’s “goo” phase: Explore 11 recommended reads from kid lit experts @mahnazdar.bsky.social and @jenswanbooks.bsky.social. Plus, recommendations for picking great STEM books for youth. 🤩 📚

We’re so lucky that @portersqbooks.bsky.social arrived at University Hall at Lesley. Not only is the book selection amazing, the chocolate chip cookies at Page and Leaf cafe make the space even cozier.

This is a fascinating find! It’s incredible to think what else lurks in as-of-yet uncatalogued collections.

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed.

Coalition Protests Tennessee’s Directive to Public Libraries buff.ly/s1LnmIX

Agreed!

AI is coming for your toddler's bedtime story Artificial intelligence poses an increasingly real threat to children’s literature—and children’s learning.

This is a great piece about #kidlit, particularly board books, and #AI, with a great shout out to the artistry of @nosycrowus.bsky.social.

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Thanks, Katie!

Come join us on Saturday morning! #ncte2025

Book cover for 10 Piscataqua Writers 2026 with painting of a sailboat on the water.

I’m proud to serve as the #nonfiction editor for the third edition of this #local anthology. The Piscataqua River Watershed continues to be fertile ground for the literary and visual arts. It’s delightful to see the book in readers’ hands this week!

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I am very sad to be presenting at the same time as the Hidden Histories panel! What a line-up! But I am hoping to get to the first one….