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11 must-read children's books by black authors in honor of Black History Month Dive into 11 books that bring the stories of Black Americans to life, and explore our top picks for inspiring, unforgettable reads.

Celebrate Black History Month with these books!

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12 Diverse Picture books about Art and SEL & #Giveaway - Pragmatic Mom url:https://www.pragmaticmom.com/2026/02/12-diverse-picture-books-about-art-and-sel-giveaway/

Writing Tips for Bushel & Peck Submissions

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If you love wonderful picture books about jazz and jazz greats, make sure to check out this post!

THE BLUE HOUSE I LOVED; Coming Soon! University of Minnesota Press, 2026  In less than a month a new picture book will release and it is worth pre-ordering, in my opinion. (Than...

Coming February 10th!

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Meet the Talented Alexandra Thompson, Author & Illustrator! Amy Amberg (AA): Hi Alexandra! I’m looking forward to the publication of your newest book, Hazel and Herbert, due out at the end of February! It has the feeling of a sibling relationship set in the…

Coming on February 24th, a wonderful new book by Alexandra Thompson!

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BARBED WIRED BETWEEN US: Kirkus The Most Anticipated Children’s Books of Spring 2026 - Pragmatic Mom url:https://www.pragmaticmom.com/2026/01/barbed-wired-between-us-kirkus-the-most-anticipated-childrens-books-of-spring-2026/#comment-150099

14 Graphic Novel Adaptations of Beloved Prose Titles for Young Readers Comic adaptations of well-known children’s books were all the rage in 2025. Here’s a roundup of our favorites, from Junie B. Jones to A Wizard of Earthsea.

Like graphic novels? Check these out!

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8 Books That Promote Empathy for Young Readers + GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom Discover the best children's books about empathy. Use these books to teach kids how to show kindness and compassion every day.

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10 Great Children’s Books You Might Have Missed in 2025 At the end of each year, as I wander through bookstores in search of holiday gifts, I’m always struck by the sheer number of children’s books I haven’t yet read or even heard about. As a writer, a …

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10 Picture books for SEL Discussions & 2 Book GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom 10 Picture Books for SEL discussions. This list is by author Sarah Scheerger in celebration of her newest picture book, Dude. Be Nice,

Check out these books!

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Did you know that in 1836, a 1,400-pound cheese sat in the entrance hall of the White House during Andrew Jackson's presidency? PEW! Talk about moldy cheese!! Learn more about this cheese at your favorite indie book store, Bookshop.org, or Barnes & Noble.

One great idea for ONE CAN BE Pat Zietlow Miller's newest book! Hurray for Pat and Little Free Libraries!

5 Picture Books about Libraries Around the World & Signed Book GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom 5 picture books about libraries from around the world. This book list is by Joan

Libraries Rock!

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Book Giveaway: THE CLOCK by Pam Fong Author/illustrator Pam Fong has written and illustrated a new picture book titled THE CLOCK, published by Union Square Kids. It hits bookshelves on October 14th. Union Square Kids has agreed to sha…

Look what's coming on October 14th!
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The 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Century There’s been a revolution in children’s storytelling—and it’s not just that the stories are more diverse.

How many of these picture books have you read?

The 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Century
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16 new picture books to check out!
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TEN NONFICTION PICTURE BOOKS ON WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS IN SPACE SCIENCE BY SANDRA NEIL WALLACE Braving sexism, racism, and ableism, and with few support networks in a field dominated by men, many women trailblazers in space science didn’t realize how their discoveries and innovations were in…

Interested in Space Science? Check these books out.

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8 Picture Books about the Supreme Court & Pair of Signed Books GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom url:https://www.pragmaticmom.com/2025/09/8-picture-books-about-the-supreme-court-pair-of-signed-books-giveaway/

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THE CRANE and the KEEPER- A keeper of a Picture Book! One advantage of living so many years is that much of what a young person might think of as history are actual events and patterns that sha...

THE CRANE and the KEEPER- A keeper of a Picture Book!
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Cover Reveal: Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Violeta Encarnación - Pragmatic Mom Cover reveal for picture book, Barbed Wire Between Us, by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Violeta Encarnación, and published by Red Comet Press.

Cover Reveal! Coming March 31, 2026...

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Squelch squerch! Stumble trip! Tiptoe! — 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury revisit their classic story of a family going on a bear hunt (encountering many obstacles along the way) — and preview their new one, Oh Dear, Look What I Got!

One of my favorite books, and now there's a new book by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury!

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Tips from author Pat Zietlow Miller on how to read and analyze picture books to become a better picture book writer!
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11 Picture Books on the Natural World & 5 Signed Book GIVEAWAY! - Pragmatic Mom 11 Picture Books on the Natural World, a book list by Jyoti Rajan Gopal in celebration of Over in the Mangrove, her newest book!

A great giveaway!

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A great writing tip from someone who knew how to capture one's attention.

What ONE CAN BE... Take a Look Some, (actually, quite a few) picture book authors reliably create books that quickly become not only successful but special. Pat Z Miller ...

Great post about this special book!

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