Can’t wait to read this #picturebook! I love a good story about a female MC who embraces her geekiness. Read the interview with the creators here: www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/celebra... #kidlit

THE GREAT ESCAPE by Deborah Marcero is an incredible mentor text for approaching structure creatively, balancing narration & dialogue, & writing a clear, simple character arc. 🩷 the fantastical, fun approach to sibling relationship themes & exquisite illustrations! #kidlit #picturebook

BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US by Mia Wenjen is an excellent #book for #educators & #parents to read with kids to explain what’s happening now to #immigrants, & how history is repeated. In “reverso poem” sparse text, with heart wrenching emotion, there is hope—& unanswered questions. #kidlit #picturebook

THIS is THE #picturebook you need to read RIGHT NOW to your #kids. The book that shows us that we are all human. And if you want to know what I mean by that, please, go grab a copy of OTHERS: A story for all of us by Kobi Yamada @livethegoodstuff & @charlessantoso right now! #empathy #kidlit

WUTARYOO by Nilah Magruder is a magnificent story of identity & friendship. Today during Passover, we might think about who we are & where we come from, feeling gratitude for our loved ones & all that we have. This #picturebook explores all of those themes in a lyrical, simple profound way. #kidlit

THE LOST ROBOT by Joe Todd-Stanton is the most exquisitely illustrated, feel-good, magical #picturebook I’ve read this year. A story that reminds us that everyone deserves to be loved, everyone has a place in this world. The language & voice is accessible for even young readers/listeners. #kidlit

This is it! The #picturebook I wish I wrote. WHAT ARE WORDS, REALLY? by Alexi Lubomirski & Carlos Aponte is a rhyming, simple-but-POWERFUL ode to words and positive thinking, #empathy and #kindness. I can’t wait to share this during a future Weekend Welcome Storytime! #kidlit

TENACIOUS WON’T GIVE UP by Pam Vaughan is an engaging #picturebook for #kids who have a goal in mind but struggle somewhere along the way. Fun, child-friendly language draw readers into the story. 🩷 the #inclusivity, showing a strong & capable supporting character in a wheelchair. #kidlit

Any #hiphop fans out there? Or #poetry lovers? Expose your #kids to both with RAP IT UP! by Carole & Jeffery Boston Weatherford! This #picturebook, with exquisite illustrations by Ernel Martinez that come alive. Great for reading aloud & teaching figurative language to kids age 7+.

I love the way THE GIRL WHO THOUGHT IN PICTURES: THE STORY OF DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN (by Julia Finley Moses) explains how Temple experiences autism in simple, positive, relatable ways. Its clear message of pride, backmatter, & rhyme make it a rare #picturebook #biography for younger readers. #kidlit

TOKYO NIGHT PARADE by JP Takahashi explores a Japanese legend through the eyes of a child, touching upon big themes of identity and saying goodbye in an accessible way. Minamo Tomigahara’s illustrations invite us to view these “monsters” as something other than scary. #kidlit #picturebook

OMIGOSH! I am so honored to have been chosen for a scholarship to a Boyds Mills (formerly Highlights Foundation) workshop! To grow up enjoying Highlights magazine, and now getting to grow my craft in their idyllic cabins with all-star faculty, is a dream come true! @boydsmills.bsky.social #kidlit

DO YOU EVEN KNOW ME? by Reem Faruqi show #kids (and their grown-ups) how to move through difficult situations with grace and dignity. This #kidlit #book breaks down big issues in a gentle, simple voice with a bonus model for addressing #bullying

Looking for a #picturebook to empower young readers? THE LITTLEST DROP by Sasha Alper & Jerry & Brian Pinkney is the one! This fable about the tiniest hummingbird sparking big change speaks volumes about #teamwork, responsibility and the notion that everyone has value. #kidlit #kids

FROM BAM! TO BURP! by Melissa Stewart is an eye-opening explanation of the carbon cycle showing us how connected we are to all living things & our whole universe. Simplified language, relatable illustrations, extensive & important backmatter: recommended for kids 7+ #nonfiction #picturebook #kidlit

CESARIA FEELS THE BEAT by Denise Rosario Adusei is a lyrical story about a dancer who is hearing impaired, set against the colors and rhythms of Carnival. I 🩷 the empowerment, the way the words explain so beautifully how this deaf person experiences music, & the satisfying ending. #kidlit

RA! TA! MA! CUE! by Howie Shia is a masterful #picturebook about the power of #music to enact change! From the fun, bouncy pacing to the interplay between darkness and light, to the interjections of humor, this is a great read-aloud and discussion starter for readers of all ages. #kidlit

For fans of Tara Lazar’s humor, RAMON FELLINI THE CAT / DOG DETECTIVE by Guilherme Karsten is a winner! This #whodunnit #picturebook also gives off DON’T TRUST FISH vibes for clever readers, and the main character’s voice begs to be read aloud! #kidlit

With #charlottesweb vibes and a message championing the #creativeprocess , I WORKED HARD ON THAT by Robyn Wall is a sweet, spunky #picturebook for #creators big and small. #kidlit

Wonder what horror looks like in a #picturebook? NO MORE GNOMES by Beth Mills is the perfect amount of creepy, cute & clever. I 🩷 how the lesson of what it means to be both #polite & honest doesn’t feel forced or preachy. For classrooms, libraries & homes of kids of ALL ages! #librarians #teachers

Looking for a #picturebook that champions #inclusivity and #empathy for all, without beating you over the head with the message? I highly recommend THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’S by Scott Magoon. Quirky and warm, this book shows #kids that everyone deserves a safe haven (even 🦅🦜🐓🐦‍⬛).

ZIP ZAP WICKETY WACK is the best #picturebook about sharing I’ve ever read! Matthew Diffee is a genius! It’s the perfect combination of deceptively simple and completely hilarious. If you have #kids or #students of literally ANY age, you need to go get this book Right. Now! You’re welcome. #kidlit

Oh, Julia Donaldson, you #picturebook songstress, you’ve done it again! PAPER CHASE is a must-read (but be sure to use a British accent to get the most of the rhyme!). This heartwarming story shines with built-in info about how books are made & a deliciously satisfying story of friendship. #kidlit

SAFE CROSSING by @karipercival is both a wonderfully engaging, read-aloud worthy #picturebook and a #nonfiction book that makes you want to learn more and do more. #kidlit

This #hanukkah, read BEAM OF LIGHT: THE STORY OF THE FIRST WHITE HOUSE MENORAH by Elisa Boxer to your #kids. In this #picturebook, the menorah symbolizes the #jewish people: a group that was “supposed to be destroyed.” Use this book to begin a discussion about perseverance, acceptance, & empathy.

We kicked Storytime off yesterday with MOTHER BRUCE by Ryan T Higgins. Then the winning #picturebook, THE MUSEUM OF EVERYTHING by Lynne Rae Perkins, 🤯 our minds! Next, DUDE, BE NICE. by Sarah Scheerger & ON ACCOUNT OF THE GUM by @adamrex.bsky.social met giggles & hollers of glee. #kidlit

Just discovered a SOPHIE’S SQUASH situation in my son’s room… @patzmiller.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit

Looking for a #picturebook about grandparents that’s full of love and joy? THE GREATEST by Verra Hiranandani is THE one. I want to read this to my kids, gift a copy to their grandpa, and keep one for my husband to read to our #grandkids one day.

We want our #kids to build generosity & empathy #picturebooks like FAITH TAKES THE TRAIN by @kesi.augustine can help! Kids know so much more than we sometimes realize, and this book leans into that awareness, capturing the ethos—the joy!—of helping others with just the right touch. #kidlit

Oh, my heart 💜! This #picturebook distills the layers of conflict between siblings down to a simple, beautiful, child-centered metaphor. I love how TERRIBLE HORSES by #raymondantrobus leaves the ending open for the reader to interpret in such an inviting way. #kidlit #siblings