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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing
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We are the MacKids School & Library marketing team! Follow us for news about books for kids & teens and resources for teachers & librarians!

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“Stay angry, little Meg. You will need all your anger now.” —Mrs. Whatsit

WORDS TO LIVE BY, HOLLY WHEELER, YOU WONDERFUL BOOKWORM #StrangerThings
November 27, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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⭐ Stargaze with MacKids ⭐

White Lies has SEVEN starred reviews! This powerful and unflinching examination of racism in America by award-winning historian Ann Bausum deconstructs the warped history of the Civil War for ages 12-18. Download our teacher's guide at the link! bit.ly/4aa3WJ8

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“Essential," —School Library Journal, starred review “belongs in all high school and public libraries” —Booklist, starred review "Essential reading." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Powerful,” —publishers weekly, starred review “Meticulously researched,” —BCCB, starred review “Bausum’s short chapters and clear language help teen readers understand complex subjects” —Horn book, starred review “accessible and enthralling.” —Shelf awareness, starred review
November 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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This month's new young adult releases include a retelling of bluebeard (The House Saphir), a sapphic folk horror (Beautiful Brutal Bodies), and an adaptation of a webcomic (Always Raining Here)! Learn more at the link! bit.ly/4ormHMu

#books #edusky #library #librarian #teacher
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November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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⭐ Stargaze with Mackids ⭐

Two children and one robot take center stage in this timely exploration of how far AI technology can go 🤖 Tap the link to access our Graphic Novel Preview of OASIS! bit.ly/4ircuwX
“deeply compelling," —bookpage, starred review “ visually arresting, emotionally moving tale” —Booklist, starred review "A thought-provoking, affecting allegory." “evocative and moving,” —publishers weekly, starred review “The graphic novel format is expertly used here” —BCCB, starred review “The story unfolds cinematically —Horn book, starred review “Spectacular stunner that perfectly balances evocative art with minimal text.” —Shelf awareness, starred review
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Did you know @dheiligman.bsky.social , @juanamartinezn.bsky.social , @tonyweaverjr.bsky.social , @dangemeinhart.bsky.social & more will be at NCTE 2025 this weekend? Check our NCTE and ALAN Workshop schedule at the link for a full list of in-person author programs and book signings! bit.ly/47Kpx86
NCTE Virtual Booth Browse our resources & must-read books!
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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THE LAST EMBER is our November #MacKidsStaffPicks! Learn more about this debut middle grade adventure with dragons at the link! bit.ly/4oTrDcQ

#edusky #dragons #review #middlegrade #booksky
"Fantasy fans, rejoice! Debut author Lily Berlin Dodd delivers expert world-building, clever magic, and unique, charismatic characters you'll be rooting for the whole way through. Plus, there's more to come!" -Mary Van Akin, executive director, school & library marketing
November 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Visit our Native American Heritage Month resource center to watch H.E. Edgmon speak about their MG debut, THE FLICKER - which has published to glowing starred reviews and deserves a space on your library or classroom shelves! bit.ly/48TB1pU

#nativeamericanheritagemonth #library #edusky
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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ELECTRIC LIFE by Sander Funneman & Peter Brouwers is out today!

Did you know bees charge themselves like batteries? That frogs float on magnetic fields? With 1 starred review, this nonfiction GN explores the roles electricity and magnetism play in the natural world. bit.ly/45Hjmkg
Electric Life: the hidden radiance of everything An illustrated bee drinks out of a blue flower
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to THE LAST EMBER, the first installment in an action-packed fantasy adventure about a powerful creature, those who seek to exploit it, and those who are willing to protect it at all costs. With 3 starred reviews, don't miss adding this to your collection! bit.ly/4oTrDcQ
Protect the spark that could save-or scorch- the world.
November 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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"Delivers expert world-building, clever magic, and unique charismatic characters,"

THE LAST EMBER is our November #MacKidsStaffPicks! Learn more about this debut middle grade adventure with dragons at the link! bit.ly/4oTrDcQ

#edusky #dragons #review #middlegrade #booksky
"Fantasy fans, rejoice! Debut author Lily Berlin Dodd delivers expert world-building, clever magic, and unique charismatic characters you'll be rooting for the whole way through. Plus, there's more to come!" - Mary Van Akin, executive director, school & library mrketing
November 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Does your collection include this year’s critically acclaimed books? Tap the link to see what Booklist, School Library Journal, Kirkus, Horn Book, Publishers Weekly, and more, say about our top reviewed books of 2025 for kids and teens! bit.ly/4otrbSX

#edusky #librarian #teacher #library
2025 Stars (so far!) Start building your 2026 reading list with these top reviewed books! Oasis - 7 stars Sisters In The Wind - 7 stars White Lies - 7 Stars Paka Paka Con La Papa - 5 stars Song of a Blackbird - 5 stars
November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Gorgeous Gruesome Faces, Dead Girls Don't Dream, and Perfect Girl are among the new paperback releases you can add to your collection this month! Tap the link to view our full catalog of November releases 📚 bit.ly/4ormHMu

#edusky #paperback
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November 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Joining us at NCTE 2025 in Denver next week? Tap the link to access our NCTE resource center, where we've collected digital catalogs, a list of our NCTE programs and signings, and more! bit.ly/47Kpx86

#ncte #ncte2025 #edusky
NCTE virtual booth Browse our resources & must-read books!
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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This Native American Heritage Month we're spotlighting SISTERS IN THE WIND! With 7 starred reviews, @fineangeline.bsky.social returns with a daring new mystery about a foster teen claiming her heritage.

Download our teacher's guide for the 9th/10th Grade–level band at the link! bit.ly/43fAttd
Sisters in the wind teacher's guide Sisters in the wind by Angeline Boulley
November 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting WRONG FRIEND, by Charise Mericle Harper and Rory Lucey, on sale January 20th, 2026! bit.ly/4ouDNt9
Graphic novel preview Wrong friend by Charise Mericle Harper and Rory Lucey
November 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Looking for new books to add to your library collection? Browse a selection of bestselling & award-winning 2025 paperback releases for all ages at the link! bit.ly/47vg1qS

#edusky #paperback #books
2025 Notable Paperbacks 8 book covers can be seen on the right hand side of the image
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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This month's new middle grade releases include a Clash of Clans graphic novel (Books of Clash Vol. 6), a horse-girl mystery (Harper and the Horse Show Sabotage), and a draconic adventure (The Last Ember)! Tap the link to learn more! bit.ly/4ormHMu
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November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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November is Native American Heritage Month! Find a list of incredible books to highlight in your library and classroom at the link, including titles by @aritison.bsky.social, @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social & @fineangeline.bsky.social! bit.ly/48TB1pU

#nativeamericanheritagemonth #edusky
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
November 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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This month's new picture book releases include a celebration of the chaos of kids (The Trouble With Children (According to Cat)), a bilingual Spanish book (Lolo and Birdie: I’m Bored!), and an Ariana Grande littlest fans book (You Are Magic)! Tap the link to learn more! bit.ly/4ormHMu
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November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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It's American Football Day! Celebrate mid-season with young readers by reading You Are Brotherly Love, a littlest fans title celebrating the accomplishments of Jason and Travis Kelce, two of the most recognizable modern NFL players! bit.ly/45B5TKY
Pick each other up. Never leave your brother behind. Be inspired by the lives of Jason and Travis Kelce!
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to BEAUTIFUL BRUTAL BODIES by Linda Cheng! With a star from Kirkus, your horror obsessed readers will not want to miss this sapphic folk horror about a reclusive songstress and an occult mystery! bit.ly/47OBTNQ

#horror #edusky #booksky
A book cover. The title is Beautiful Brutal Bodies by Linda Cheng
November 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to OF SWAMP & SEA: VOL 1 by Mia Jay Boulton and Laurel Boulton 🌊⚔️

Finally available in graphic novel format, this wildly popular Webtoon series delivers a stirring tale of monsters, magic, and romance. bit.ly/3Liww0C

#graphicnovel #pirates #edusky #ya #booksky #webtoon
Graphic novel cover. Of Swamp & Sea volume 1 by Mia Jay Boulton & Laurel Boulton
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Happy Book Birthday to THE HOUSE SAPHIR by Marissa Meyer! The "Queen of Fairytale Retellings" is back with the tale of Bluebeard as it's never been told before. It has 2 stars and is A Junior Library Guild Selection! bit.ly/3WqsGou

#marissameyer #yabook #yafantasy #edusky
A book cover. The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer. The ghost of bluebeard, a handsome count, and a con artist in over her head.
November 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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November is National Adoption Month, and we're spotlighting I'VE GOT MY LOVE TO KEEP ME WARM, in which both protagonists were taken in and raised by relatives. It's also an irresistible queer romance from Schneider Family Book Award and Stonewall Honor winner Mariama J. Lockington! bit.ly/4oxfbzB
November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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"That’s what laughter through tears is all about. It’s gallows humor. It’s the ludicrous and hilarious thing when your heart is breaking. Here’s what it truly is: A SURVIVAL TACTIC."

Don't miss Angeline Boulley for @slj.com: bit.ly/3LffwZe
October 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM