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Enhance Your Bookshelves with These Unique Voices

This roundup features a handful of engaging stories that highlight resilience, innovation, and personal triumph—from picture books about overcoming challenges to thought-provoking nonfiction for older readers.Read more

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Spring 2025 Graphic Novel Roundup: Panels, Plots, and Page-Turners!

This season, we’re thrilled to spotlight a selection of compelling titles and series that showcase the diverse storytelling and artistic talents in the graphic novel universe. Join us as we explore the must-read graphic novels hitting the shelves in the first half of 2025.Read more

Author Interviews

Kahoʻolawe: An Interview with Author Kamalani Hurley

In the middle of the great Pacific Ocean sits a little island. Her name is Kanaloa Kaho‘olawe. This is the smallest Hawaiian island, sacred to Native Hawaiians. Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People shares the island’s history from its formation long ago to its present-day restoration as a protected site, highlighting […]Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Celebrate Poetry & the Planet with These Library Picks

April is a time to celebrate both language and the planet. With National Poetry Month and Earth Day coming up, it’s a great opportunity to highlight books that inspire creativity and environmental awareness. This round includes recommended titles to help librarians and educators prepare for the month ahead.Read more

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Build a Vibrant Spanish Collection with These New Books

Enrich your Spanish-language collections with our latest titles! Perfect for classrooms and libraries, these new releases include vibrant picture books, engaging middle-grade adventures, and informative nonfiction that will captivate young readers and support bilingual and Spanish-language learning. Read on to discover must-have additions for your shelves!Read more

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Librarian Prep Post: Honoring Women Who Shaped History

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the remarkable achievements and contributions of women throughout history. As librarians, you have the unique opportunity to highlight these stories, providing our communities with resources that educate and inspire. By curating collections that showcase women’s diverse experiences and accomplishments, we can foster a deeper understanding and […]Read more

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Happy Book Birthday: January New Releases

There’s no better way to start 2025 than with confetti and candles to celebrate an abundance of book birthdays! As we turn the calendar to a year full of possibilities, these fiction and nonfiction titles promise to entertain young readers on their new adventures.Read more

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Biography Roundup: From History Makers to Unsung Heroes

Biographies have the power to connect readers with inspiring lives, extraordinary achievements, and unforgettable stories. Whether it’s a historical figure who changed the world, a trailblazer breaking barriers, or an unsung hero whose story deserves to be told, biographies invite readers to step into someone else’s shoes and see the world through their eyes. In […]Read more

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From Giggles to Gasps: This Season’s Picture Book Roundup

Discovering the perfect picture book is always a joy, whether it’s for a classroom read-aloud, a library storytime, or a quiet moment at home. This roundup showcases a delightful collection of picture books that celebrate imagination, inspire curiosity, and bring readers together through engaging stories and beautiful illustrations. No matter the season, these titles are […]Read more

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