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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Aug 5

Check out this fun post with great picture book recommendations!

Pamela Courtney | Children's Author @pamismylmnop.bsky.social · Aug 1

"Who doesn’t love the fragrance of newly sharpened pencils. Add new books & ahhhhh smells like the start of school."

#Teachers #Librarians #HomeschoolingParents, meet w/ @sarahollyackerman.bsky.social @kidlitworks.bsky.social blog >https://kidlitworks.com/back-to-school-here-there-and-everywhere/

KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · May 14

Happy Book Birthday! Good Knight is out in the world today! Find a copy of this children's picture bookat your favorite bookstore or library. Congratulations @sarahollyackerman and Ma Pe. #GoodKnight #picture book #kidlit #bedtime #medievalbedtime #littleknight

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Nov 29

We know it's a busy season, but when you take a break: check out this interview with author Carol Joy Munro. She shares how she found the story & her writing process. Springtime Storks A Migration Love Story is available Dec. 10. picturebookbuilders.com/2024/11/spri... #preorder #Croatia #storks

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Nov 1

Looking for gift ideas? Author and Illustrator Kerisa Greene wrote about some holiday gift ideas on our blog kidlitworks.com/blog. Check out the post with fun picture books paired with engaging toys for children. #holidaygiftguide #picturebookpairings #picturebookgifts #picturebooksandgifts #toys

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Oct 29

How can you help an author? You can boost their books by sharing a review online, requesting a copy at your library, giving a book as a gift, or sharing it with friends. Check out THE GABI THAT GIRMA WORE by Fasika Adefris and Sara Holly Ackerman and Netsanet Tesfay #bookboost #childrensbooks

KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Oct 22

Happy Book Birthday! Yasmeen Lari, Green Architect is out in the world today! Find a copy of this children's book biography at your favorite bookstore or library. Congratulations Marzieh Abbas and Hoda Hadadi! #Pakistanarchitect ##picturebookbiography ##childrensbooks ##kidsbooks ##firstwomanarchitect

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Oct 8

Teachers, parents, homeschoolers: Check out a new post on the KidLitWorks.com/blog. Author @ChristinaShawn2 shares How to Build Connections in Read Alouds to Boost Literacy. #parents #teachers #homeschoollife #homeschooling #explorelearning #booksforyoungreaders
#kidsbooks #childrensbooks #KidLit

KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Oct 1

Happy Book Birthday to Gabriele Davis Our Joyful Noise is available today. Find a copy at your favorite bookstore or library. ##kidlit ##newpicturebook ##bookrecommendationforchildren ##bookbirthday ##GabrieleDavis ##booksforyoungreaders

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Happy Book Birthday! Challah for Shabbat Tonight by Sara Holly Ackerman & Alona Millgram is available today. Congratulations! It’s a sweet celebration of Jewish joy and intergenerational love. Look for a copy at your favorite bookstore or library. ##kidlitworks #challahbread #challahbake #shabbat

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Sep 2

Looking for a fun book celebrating workers? Check out Not Just the Driver by Sara Holly Ackerman and Robert Neubecker. This book celebrates workers and transportation teams. ##workers ##HappyLaborDay ##picturebook ##celebrateworkers #rhymingpicturebook ##readtogether

KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Aug 26

Challah for Shabbat Tonight releases Sept. 3. You can get ready for the book by listening this lovely song inspired by the book. Watch it on YouTube youtu.be/lEjWz5bjKys?... #ChallahforShabbatTonight #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidlitwriting #childrenslibrarians

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Jul 23

Happy Book Birthday to Henna Is ... by Marzieh Abbas & Anu Chouhan. This picture book is a lyrical love letter to henna. Congratulations Marzieh on another wonderful book for children. Find it at your favorite bookstore or request a copy at your library. #Henna #kidlit #BIPOCauthor #MacKidsBooks

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Jun 19

The Lerner Blog has a list of its books with star reviews in 2024, so far. A Ramadan to Remember by @marziehabbas.bsky.social and Najwa Awatiff made this list with a ⭐️ from the School Library Journal. Visit lernerbooks.blog/2024/06/shim... to read more about books on the Shimmer and Shine list.

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Jun 18

WAT TAKES HIS SHOT by Cheryl Kim and Nat Iwata is out in the world. This picture book biography shares the story of Wataru Misaka, who overcame many obstacles to be the first person of color to play in the NBA. Congratulations Cheryl! Find it at your favorite bookstore or library. ##NBA ##Basketball

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Jun 15

Visit picture book builders to read about WAT TAKES HIS SHOT by Cheryl Kim and Nat Iwata. Read the interview and enter the giveaway. picturebookbuilders.com/2024/06/wat-... #sports #basketball #NBA #firstpersonofcolorinNBA #AvailableSoon #Interview #giveaway #picturebooks #WataruMisaka #biography

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · May 7

We're celebrating PEACHES by Gabriele Davis and Kim Holt today!You can find this story that celebrates family and food at your favorite bookstore or look for a copy at your library. #PeachCobbler #GabrieleDavis #KimHolt #kidlit #picturebooks #libraries #WeNeedDiverseBooks

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Apr 16

Happy Birthday to NOURA’S CRESCENT MOON! Congratulations Zainab Khan, Nabila Adani, and Candlewick for this gorgeous, heartwarming book. Order a copy at your favorite bookstore today. #ZainabKhan #Nabila Adani #Ramadan #EidulFitr #Candlewick #BookBirthday #PictureBook

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Apr 16

NOURA’S CRESCENT MOON by Zainab Khan and illustrated by Nabila Adani is called “sweet, heartwarming, and family centered” in this Kirkus Review www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/zainab-khan/nouras-crescent-moon You can find NOURA’S CRESCENT MOON in bookstores on April 16. #Ramadan #PictureBook

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Apr 9

Beep beep! NOT JUST THE DRIVER! by Sara Holly Ackerman and Robert Neubecker is available today. Congratulations Sara! Order a copy at your favorite bookstore. #BeachLaneBooks #picturebook #transportation #transportationteamwork #travel #simonschuster

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Apr 9

Happy Book Birthday! I AM BOTH by Kerisa Greene is available today. Congratulations Kerisa! Order a copy at your favorite bookstore. #MacKidsBooks #FeiwelFriends #KidLit #BIPOCauthor #picturebooklove #Macmillan #KidLitWorks #VietnameseRefugeeStory #picturebook

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Apr 8

Subscribe to the KidLitworks.com/newsletter to learn about new picture books & more! Subscribe by May 15, you can have a chance to win one of five prizes from Kerisa Green, Sara Holly Ackerman, Zainab Khan, Gabriele Davis, and Cheryl Kim. One winner will be randomly selected for each prize.

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Apr 8

This Kirkus Review is just peachy! Read the full review at: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... PEACHES by Gabriele Davis and Illustrator Kim Holt. Preorder this book at your favorite bookstore. It releases May 7 from Abrams Books for Young Readers.
#KidLitWorks #peachcobbler #diversekidlit

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Apr 5

You can pre-order your copy of April releases now from KidLit Works members Kerisa Greene, Sara Holly Ackerman, and Zainab Khan. #VietnameseRefugeeStory #Transportation #teamsbehindmachines #Ramadan #moonsighting #family

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Apr 1

Ready to read some fun, heartwarming, and entertaining books with your children? These KidLit Works books will make a great addition to your bookshelf or request a copy at your public or school library. #graphicnovels #Ramadan #Chopsticks #samosas #ArmenianGenocide #Gabi #hummus

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KidLit Works @kidlitworks.bsky.social · Mar 28

A stunning cover for YASMEEN LARI, GREEN ARCHITECT by Marzieh Abbas and illustrated by Hoda Hadadi #marziehabbas_author #hodahadadi_artpage #harperkids #kidlit #STEMBooks #WomenEmpowementBooks #kidlit #BIPOCcreators

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