Booklist Publications

Booklist Publications

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Official book review journal of the American Library Association. New ALA Member Benefit! Read digital issues of BOOKLIST READER. Visit www.booklistonline.com/reader-issues to get started!

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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

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!👀Register now: bit.ly/3ZOELWj

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

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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

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3 days ago

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

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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

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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

☀️New PB, MG, and YA titles✔️
⛵Presentations from John Hare, Gary D. Schmidt, and Byron Graves on their forthcoming 2026 titles✔️
🏖️75 minutes of bookish love✔️
It's all here in the @harperstacks.bsky.social Summer 2026 Preview on 3/25! Join us and register now: bit.ly/4cz2otD

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

🌎 The wonders of the natural world
🐝Gardening
💦Bringing the story of water to life for young readers
♻️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

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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

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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

🎭A broadway musical title list
🎧Book-group books on audio
📚Spanish sure bets
📖A celebration of stories from #PBSBooks
📕 @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!

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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

🏗️Pretending to know about various construction vehicles
🤳Megachurch culture meets social media
📚Revisiting childhood books as an adult
❤️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

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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)

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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 recs⤵️
🌳Spotlight on Environment & Sustainability
📚Spotlight on YA Fiction
🌻Focus on Poetry
🏒Hockey Romances
☘️A leprechaun-themed backlist
It's all here and more! Preview now: bit.ly/4uavwxE

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

🥄Cooking, writing, books?
❤️A book pulled from a sixth-grade heart
🧠Learning about other religions
🖋️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

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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

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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:
👁️GORGEOUS GRUESOME FACES
🥀WHAT WE HARVEST
👹OUR SHADOWS HAVE CLAWS
Register now (if you dare): bit.ly/4rWSeHZ

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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...

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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

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2 weeks ago

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

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

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

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2 weeks ago

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

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2 weeks ago
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

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2 weeks ago
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:
🏚️Ally Malinenko
🧄Bree Paulsen
🌲Ally Russell
RSVP now: bit.ly/4qJ7jeL

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

🗺️Research in more than 35 countries
🪖Training with the military and law enforcement
👻Code Name: Ghost Town
❤️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

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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! We’ll kick off the hour with a conversation with the joyfully neurodivergent comedian, actor, and debut author of ATTENTION SEEKER #DarcyMichael, followed by top children’s and adult title picks from DK📚🖥️➡️ bit.ly/4rVX47W

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3 weeks ago
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!"🏅📚Join 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

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3 weeks ago

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

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3 weeks ago
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

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

🎓Graduates of a suspiciously cheap online detecting course
❤️Writing couple
🔎A cold case that’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

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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 releases✔️
A conversation with #ChrystalD.Giles✔️
How to tackle important topics for young readers✔️
It's all here in the @randomhousekids.bsky.social Summer 2026 Preview on 3/10! Register now: bit.ly/4kDQSiq

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