Come and Attend the ALSC/ALA Children’s Literature Lecture! Now Starring: Cynthia Leitich Smith
Native American Heritage Month rolls on and we've a talk that all of us can watch on the evening of Tuesday, November 10th, from one of the best writers for children today.
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Review of the Day: Goodbye, Koi by Jack Wong
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Publisher Preview: Transit Children’s Editions (Spring 2027)
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Even the Smallest Actions Can Have Vast Importance: It’s a Grace Lin Q&A on The Little Stone Buddha
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Publisher Preview: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (Winter 2027)
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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Der Struwwelpeter by Dr. Heinrich Hoffmann
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Chanel Miller's seven starred novel is getting a whole new look. A talk with the writer herself and a reveal of this jacket.
A Family Connection in More Ways Than One: Jen Loren and Caldecott Winner Rebecca Lee Kunz Discuss Ruth Muskrat and the So-Called Indian Problem
"..this book wouldn’t really be a traditional biography or a traditional picture book. It’s something different. This book would take us back and forth through time and generations, to help readers understand how Aunt Ruth’s actions in history shaped who we are today and can continue to inspire new generations."
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