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Cover Reveal and Q&A: Ratface Does Not Want to Be Your Friend by Eliza Kinkz
Constipated and enraged. Today we feel that it is time to smack people awake with the cover reveal of the century.
Magical Realism, Colored Pencils, and the Story of Migration: We Discuss Mariposa’s Journey with Creators Belen Medina and Juana Martinez-Neal
Migration, whether it's by humans or insects, is the subject of today's book. We dive, and dive deeply, into its origins and the choices its creators made along the way.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Whatever Happened to the Dinosaurs by Bernard Most
Clowns! Misspellings! And guns guns guns. That's what we're getting with this legitimate 1984 charmer today.
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Mexikid 2: Electric Boogaloo. Truthfully, It’s Called Mexikid Dreams. Look, I’m Just Excited to Talk to Pedro Martín Today.
Not only is Mexikid Dreams good, it may even be better than its predecessor. But how? I talk with its creator today to try to figure out how this could have happened.
Publisher Preview (Fall 2026): Post Wave, Tapioca Stories & Walker Books
I know I'm not supposed to have favorites, but some of the books in this preview are titles that I am PARTICULARLY excited about. Read on to see why.
The 40-Year-Old Icon: A Redwall Celebration with Editor Patti Lee Gauch and Illustrator Sean Rubin
"The story of the brave, clever and loving, common man - the longshoreman shrew, the builder mole. Indeed, I felt as if Brian wanted to celebrate common folk, from the largest to the smallest." Today we celebrate an iconic series.
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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Tootle by Gertrude Crampton, ill. Tibor Gergely
I, for one, stand behind this book's message, which I interpret as "Trains shouldn't go off their rails because they could freakin' kill someone!"
Review of the Day: Goodbye, Koi by Jack Wong
Anxious children, kids that feel deeply for animals, and young people who are worried about some big change in their lives will all be able to particularly relate to what Goodbye, Koi is telling them: sometimes, you have to give up what's familiar for a chance to glimpse the sky.
What Is a Pirate? Creators Melinda Beatty and Stefano Tambellini Hash It Out
Piratical picture book process is the name of the game today. Two creators discuss everything from Edward Gorey to Muppet Treasure Island.
Publisher Preview: Levine Querido (Fall/Winter 2026)
A gorgeous array of books from all kinds of different voices. We're pulling out all the stops today for a list you are not going to want to miss this fall.
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