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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 2h

IF WE TELL YOU, written by Nicola Dahlin, is nominated for the Red Maple Award (ages 12-14). Congratulations to the creators! The full list of nominees for the 2026 Forest of Reading are here: https://bit.ly/4n6Hh3l #forestofreading

Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 3h

THE MOST MAGNIFICENT TEAM, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires, is nominated for the Blue Spruce Award (ages 4 – 7). Congratulations to the creators! The full list of nominees for the 2026 Forest of Reading are here: https://bit.ly/4n6Hh3l #forestofreading

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Forest of Reading @forestofreading.bsky.social · 5h

Without further ado, we are pleased to announce the Canadian books chosen for the 2026 #ForestofReading program. 🎉 There are so many incredible stories to dive into and we can’t wait for you to discover them all! Visit bit.ly/ForestNomine...

A turquoise Forest of Reading nominee announcement graphic with 90 book cover images. Text reads: “Congratulations to the 2026 Forest of Reading nominees! For the full nominated lists, visit forestofreading.com.”

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 5h

THIS IS HOW A BALL ROLLS, written by Heather Tekavec and illustrated by Suharu Ogawa, is nominated for the Silver Birch Express Nonfiction Award (ages 8 – 12). Congratulations to the creators! The full list of nominees for the 2026 Forest of Reading are here: forestofreading.com #forestofreading

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 1d

“Dog lovers and theater fans unite at last with this bouncy bevy of delights.” —Kirkus

Praise for BALLY THE AMAZING WONDERBALL, written and illustrated by Jordan Morris. SIT and STAY for this one-of-a-kind theater show in a book, available now! https://bit.ly/48uASvl

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 1d

This Thursday at 6PM Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by a fabulous artist and friend AJ Smith @ajsmith.bsky.social on Gab ‘n’ Doodle.

AJ is a writer, an illustrator, a teacher, and as a huge supporter of fellow kid lit folks.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Kids Can Press!

Art from BEFORE WE STOOD TALL, written by Jessica Kulekjian and illustrated by Madeline Kloepper. https://bit.ly/48o3xlI

An illustration of a young child in autumn looking up at the sky as leaves fall around them.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 4d

Today is the International Day of the Girl Child, an international observance day declared by the United Nations. Learn more by reading THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL, written by Jessica Dee Humphreys and Rona Ambrose and illustrated by Simone Shin. https://bit.ly/3J019Hi

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 5d

😢 WHY DO WE CRY?, written by Fran Pintadera, illustrated by Ana Sender

Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 5d

📷 A SUMMER WITHOUT ANNA, written by Kate Jenks Landry and illustrated by Risa Hugo

💧 UNNATURALLY BLUE, written by Dorson Plourde and illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler

😨 WHY ARE WE AFRAID?, written by Fran Pintadera, illustrated by Ana Sender

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 5d

🐍 FREYA AND THE SNAKE, written by Fredrik Sonck and illustrated by Jenny Lucander

🚀 GRANNY LEFT ME A ROCKET SHIP, written by Heather Smith and illustrated by Ashley Barron

🪁 THE KITE COLLECTOR, written and illustrated by Zoey Abbott. Pre-order now!

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 5d

Today is World Mental Health Day. Start conversations about emotions, feelings and tough topics with these books.

🌩️ DARK CLOUD, written by Anna Lazowski and illustrated by Penny Neville-Lee

🧠 FEELING YOUR FEELINGS, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 6d

Today is World Post Day and we’re reading DEAR STREET, written by Lindsay Zier-Vogel and illustrated by Caroline Bonne-Müller.

A girl shares her love for her neighborhood, and finds that love multiplies, in this child-friendly story that encourages mindfulness and gratitude. https://bit.ly/3EHKkLo

Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 6d

New New Indigenous authored and/or illustrated books for Fall 2025, including BENJAMIN GROWS A GARDEN, written by Melanie Florence and illustrated by Hawlii Pichette, and REZ KID, written by Andrea Landry and illustrated by Isabella Fassler https://bit.ly/3KuJ0C7

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know that today is Fire Prevention Day? With NO DRAGONS FOR TEA, learning about fire safety doesn’t have to be scary. 🚒🔥🧯

Be sure to order the 25th anniversary edition now, perfect for classrooms, libraries and fire safety educators! https://bit.ly/4gBjerl

Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 6d

Below is an illustration of a group of teens. They all have their mouths covered, one holding up a book with lines blacked out. To the right is the book cover for Queer History A to Z, below is the Kids Can Press logo.

Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 6d

A faded rainbow background. Title text reads "Speak Up and Speak Out Against Censorship". Smaller text reads "Books can be banned, but the people they represent are refusing to be erased."

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 6d

Nuts About Scaredy Squirrel, Strange Creatures
Graphic Novels- Dragon vs Unicorn, The Museum of Willa and Wade
Nonfiction- Adventures in Math, Feeling Your Feelings

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you!

A cream colored background. Text reads "New Books from Kids Can Press [logo]". Surrounding the text are illustrations of a cat and dog from Catnip Mouse. To the right are book covers with small headings:
Picture Books- Call Me Gray, Catnip Mouse, The Night Giant,

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 7d

QUEER HISTORY A TO Z, written by Robin Stevenson and illustrated by Vivian Rosas, is an essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America. bit.ly/48LdpUj

Queer History A to Z - Kids Can Press

An essential resource for young readers that details the people, events and places that have shaped queer history in North America.#In this exploration of the history of LGBTQ+ activism in North Ameri...

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 7d

This censorship sends a harmful message to students, suggesting that there is something wrong with being queer.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 7d

Banned Books Week takes place from October 5-11 and highlights the value of free and open access to information. Children’s books that include characters who are gay, lesbian or transgender are frequently challenged and sometimes removed from schools and libraries.

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 7d

“Books can be banned, but the people they represent are refusing to be erased.”

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Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 8d

NON FICTION

➗ ADVENTURES IN MATH, written by Carleigh Wu and illustrated by Sean Simpson

🧠 FEELING YOUR FEELINGS, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi and illustrated by Phil Nicholls

Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social · 8d

GRAPHIC NOVELS

🦄 DRAGON VS. UNICORN: FRIENDS OR FRENEMIES?, written by P. J. Hoover and illustrated by Lisa Wiley

🖼️ THE MUSEUM OF WILLA AND WADE, written by Judith Henderson and illustrated by Sara Sarhangpour

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