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An award-winning children's book publisher and social enterprise with a mission to see all children reflected in the books they read.
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🌱 The Wall and the Wild is a powerful classroom read for exploring inclusion, difference & growth.

Through Ana’s story, pupils learn to value what doesn’t “fit,” embrace diversity, and look beyond the wall to understand others.

A brilliant pick for #DisabilityHistoryMonth 💛
December 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Meet Cindy, our brilliant new Publishing Trainee! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Lantana team.
Huge thanks to Creative Access and the Mo Siewcharran Fund for helping make this opportunity possible!
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🌱 The Wall and the Wild is a powerful classroom read for exploring inclusion, difference & growth.

Through Ana’s story, pupils learn to value what doesn’t “fit,” embrace diversity, and look beyond the wall to understand others.

A brilliant pick for #DisabilityHistoryMonth 💛
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This Disability History Month, The Invisible Story reminds us that not all stories are read with the eyes.
A blind reader brings a forgotten book to life through touch — captured beautifully in Wen Hsu Chen’s artwork. ✨📚

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November 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Congratulations to @lantanapub.bsky.social and to @barefootbooks.bsky.social each of whose #kidsbooks received Honor designations last night in the #CharlotteHuckAwards ceremony at #NCTE25!
November 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Slip into someone else’s shoes and see the world through their eyes… now in paperback! 👟✨

Step Into My Shoes is a gentle, hopeful story about what happens when we pause long enough to imagine life from another person’s path. 🌍💛

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November 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
“Loving others is the loudest language of all.” — The New York Times

Thank you to @nytimes.com for this thoughtful review of Listening to the Quiet. 🤟✨

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November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
For #DisabilityHistoryMonth, consider sharing My Must-Have Mum — a warm, inclusive story about a boy who worries he’ll be “upcycled” next, only to learn he’s perfect as he is.

Ideal for classroom conversations about identity, belonging, and family.

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November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
My day, my rights. ✨ #UNChildrensDay

Every child deserves to celebrate who they are and feel proud in their own skin. 💛

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November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Yijing Li was once cheered by classmates as she drew in kindergarten. Years later, a group of children secretly gathered behind her and applauded again — a moment that brought the memory rushing back.

It was then she chose to become an illustrator. 🎨💛

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November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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“Originally published in Flemish, this allegorical fairy tale is inspired by the Tunisian Jasmine Revolution. An incisive social justice picture book” AZIZI AND THE LITTLE BLUE BIRD translated by David Colmer and published by @lantanapub.bsky.social www.booklistonline.com/products/981...
November 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
When the rain gets really serious, you build a boat big enough for you, your friends, and a dragon. 🐉🌧

From Sunday Rain — a warm story about imagination and making friends. ✨

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November 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We are thrilled to see that this year, @theclpe.bsky.social reports a more healthy landscape for inclusive representation in their annual report. Though there is still work to be done, we are committed, now and always, to contribute to that work. ⭐

Read more: clpe.org.uk/research/clp...
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
👟 Step Into My Shoes is a brilliant classroom read for teaching empathy & understanding.
Through Matou’s playful curiosity, children learn what it really means to “walk in someone else’s shoes.” ✨
Perfect for PSHE, assemblies & discussion starters! 💛

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November 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Aren’t we all just a little bit jealous of Afiya and her magical dress? ✨💛

From A Story About Afiya by James Berry & Anna Cunha — a lyrical celebration of childhood, memory, and imagination. 🌈

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November 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
“The artwork is expressive and oozes joy.” — @Booktrust

We love this beautiful review for The Great Henna Party by Humera Malik and Sohali Zohra — a vibrant celebration of family, creativity, and love. 🎨

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November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We’re so excited to share that Freedom Braids (illustrated by Oboh Moses) and The Playdate (illustrated by Clara Dackenberg) have both been nominated for the @carnegiemedals.bsky.social for Illustration! ✨

Two stunning stories, two incredible illustrators 💫

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November 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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What a delight to see so many of our #kidsbook friends recognized with these nominations including @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @lantanapub.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social @florisbooks.bsky.social @scallywagpress.bsky.social Congratulations all! carnegies.co.uk/nominations-...
November 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Not all shadows are scary. 🌑✨

SHADOW is a tender modern fairy tale about facing fear and finding light.

A perfect not-so-scary read for #Halloween. 👻

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October 31, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Since its release last year, Ellie and the Marriage List has touched hearts with warmth, humour, and one extra sparkle. ✨

Come and hear her story this #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth

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October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“‘Duncan’s heartfelt lines break like poetry.’ — The New York Times ✨

Freedom Braids by Monique Duncan and Oboh Moses — a moving story of strength, heritage, and identity — is now available in paperback!

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October 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Sign up for #free readalouds from @lernerbooks.bsky.social all November! You'll hear FOOD FOR HOPE and THE BIG BANG BOOK both from @crestonbooks.bsky.social and also PEACE
AND ME from @lantanapub.bsky.social and many more #nonfiction #kidsbooks! mc.lernerbooks.com/nonfiction-n...
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Nonfiction November starts now. Sign up and join the celebration with weekly read-aloud videos!
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October 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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“From sunny skies to wild storms, weather has a way of capturing children’s imaginations” A wonderful list of #weather #kidsbooks that includes a pair by Chitra Souder including YOU’RE SAFE WITH ME from @lantanapub.bsky.social and so much more! schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/weath...
Weather
Weather books for children with titles by David McKee, Debi Gliori, Hannah Pang, Sam Usher, Maggie Li and James Carter.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Love knows no boundaries. 💛

In Dearest One, Arielle Dance reminds us that life’s lessons — kindness, love, and care — are truly universal. We are far more alike than we are different and every child deserves to be loved loudly and in full.

Get yours 👉 uk.bookshop.org/a/291/978191...
October 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM