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Did you hear? THE LIONS' RUN is an INSTANT New York Times bestseller & a #1 Indie Next List Pick!

This historical novel about an orphan during WWII who finds unexpected courage within himself when he becomes involved with the Resistance. It features stunning and impactful illustrations Jon Klassen

The American Library Association strongly denounces new federal book banning legislation proposed in Congress. Call your Reps. Tell them to oppose H.R. 7661. Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121 American Library Association, Show Up For Our Libraries

"Parents, not politicians, should guide their children’s reading. In our school, campus, and public libraries, materials are selected by trained literacy professionals who understand child development and community needs. Their work is grounded in one clear purpose: helping young people become lifelong readers. H.R. 7661 isn’t fundamentally about protecting kids. It’s about giving politicians broad authority to restrict whose stories are allowed on the shelves. That should concern anyone who believes in the freedom to read and the right of families to make decisions for themselves.” - ALA President Sam Helmick

"Rather than targeting librarians and teachers, Congress should invest in them. The Right to Read Act offers a better path, supporting well-staffed and well-resourced school libraries, strengthening evidence-based literacy instruction, and protecting the dedicated professionals who help young people discover books that open doors and expand horizons. When we trust families, support educators, and protect the freedom to read, our young people thrive.” - ALA President Sam Helmick.

NEW: ALA strongly denounces new federal book banning legislation introduced in Congress, HR 7661.

As ALA President Sam Helmick said, "Parents, not politicians, should guide their children's reading." Call your Rep and tell them to oppose this new bill.

More from ALA: www.ala.org/news/2026/02...

From beloved parenting expert and #1 bestseller Dr. Becky comes a new picture book about a deeply feeling kid and what happens when her emotions take over—and how her mom can help her know that she is safe.

Learn how to draw an adorable white whale with this fin-tastic drawing demo from Lars Kenseth, the author and illustrator of CALL ME MOBY! 🐳

CALL ME MOBY is available NOW wherever books are sold! 🐳

Discover the magic of THE RARE BIRD, a new picture book by Caldecott Honoree Elisha Cooper, on sale tomorrow! 🪶🐈

The best memories are made in the kitchen. 🥣✨

Swipe to discover stories that celebrate tradition, laughter, and heart.

Warning: your tummy may grumble while swiping through.

He's funny. He's (too) friendly. He's... a fishboy named SASHIMI!

Check out the hilarious new graphic novel series from bestseller and Caldecott Medal winner Dan Santat. SASHIMI hits shelves on 4/14/26—preorder now!!

Action, magic, and nonstop momentum 🔥

@books_and_bonus_lives calls THE LAST EMBER one of the most delightful middle-grade novels!

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If you’ve got a kid who says “I don’t like reading,” hand them the Treehouse. Trust us. 😉

We're SEW excited, because InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Sew Much Trouble is finally here!! Snag your copy now wherever books are sold! 🪡🧵🧶

Today's the day! The thrilling second book in the Rhythm of Time series, Time for a Change, is finally on shelves. Pick up your copy today!

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We love these quotes about bravery from THE LIONS' RUN 🤎

THE LIONS' RUN is available wherever books are sold, or you can get your copy today.

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If you could have one SINSORY power, which would you choose? 👀👃👂✋🍪

In A TALE OF PLAGUES AND PERFUMES kids are born with extraordinary sensory abilities—and those powers might just decide the fate of their city.

Swipe through and tell us which power would YOU want—and why? 👇

This picture book biography about Alberto Salas looks amazing! 📚

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My new novel, THE LIONS' RUN, is on shelves next Tuesday, February 3!

This is a video about how the seeds of this book sprouted. It was a long time coming. vimeo.com/1137480705?f...

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My beautiful copy of EUREKA arrived today. @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

CONGRATULATIONS to María Dolores Águila! Her debut middle grade novel A SEA OF LEMON TREES is a John Newbery Honor Book! 🍋💛 Read about the inspiration for this inspiring historical fiction novel about community resistance and resiliency ➡️ bit.ly/46eJHqX

The cover for A SEA OF LEMON TREES by María Dolores Águila showing the illustration of a young child peaking out of a group of lemons hanging on a tree.

A NEWBERY HONOR TO A SEA OF LEMON TREES!!!! Congrats María Dolores Águila!!!!!!!!!1 #ALAYMA

HOORAY! ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA by Sara Andrea Fajardo, illustrated by @juanamartinezn.bsky.social ocial is the WINNER of the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award! 🥔🥳 Discover lots of ways to bring this book into your library with our activity kit bit.ly/49ZSzC4

the cover for ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA -- it features a heavily stylized illustration of an older man with hair on the sides of his head and a little bit on top, and bushy black eyebrows. He's covering one eye with a potato.

ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA (Sara Andrea Fajardo; illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal) wins the Robert F. Sibert Medal!!!!! #ALAYMA

We're cheering for María Dolores Águila! A SEA OF LEMON TREES is a Pura Belpré Award Honor Book. Read about how María's family history inspired her to write this remarkable work of historical fiction ➡️ bit.ly/46eJHqX

The cover for A SEA OF LEMON TREES by María Dolores Águila showing the illustration of a young child peaking out of a group of lemons hanging on a tree.

A SEA OF LEMON TREES!!! Pura Belpré Children's Honor Book!!!!! Congrats María Dolores Águila!!! #ALAYMA

Three cheers for DEBUT AUTHOR Adina King! THE HOUSE NO ONE SEES is a Michael L. Printz Honor Book!! 😭🎉 Discover this heart-wrenching debut here ➡️ bit.ly/4q20kxp
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We are so proud to publish Angeline Boulley's SISTERS IN THE WIND, announced today as a Michael L. Printz Honor Book! 👏👏👏 Download the teacher's guide to spark conversations in your school ➡️ bit.ly/4bkdqCs

Congratulations to Maria van Lieshout, creator of the remarkable graphic novel SONG OF A BLACKBIRD, now a Michael L. Printz HONOR Book! Go behind the scenes of this powerful account of the power of art in resistance ➡️ bit.ly/4bSTMgR @vanlieshoutstudio.bsky.social

The cover for Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley It’s highly illustrative with a brown skinned woman with short hair from the shoulders up. The majority of her face is covered by a bird taking flight.

The cover for Song of a Blackbird by Maria van Lieshout — it has a stylized sun at the top right corner and a large silhouette of a black bird taking up most of the cover.

The cover for The House No One Sees by Adina King showing a door slightly ajar with light spilling out

SISTERS IN THE WIND by Angeline Boulley & SONG OF A BLACKBIRD by Maria van Lieshout, and THE HOUSE NO ONE SEES by Adina King all get Printz Honors!!!!! #ALAYMA

🙌🏽 A BIG CONGRATS to Ann Bausum and WHITE LIES, a YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist! Click here to unlock history with the teacher's guide! bit.ly/4qGU1R1

White Lies: How the South Lost the Civil War, then Rewrote the History by Ann Bausum showing the head of a statue with a faint painting of the Confederate Flag over the top of its face

WHITE LIES by Ann Bausum is a finalist for Excellence in Nonfiction!!!! #ALAYMA