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SHARKS UNHOOKED by @patricianewman.bsky.social and illus. by Becca Hall is a wonderful book for shark lovers—and for creating new shark lovers! This non-fiction biography tells the story of underwater ranger Cristina Zenato who was able to connect and make a meaningful difference to so many sharks.
February 2, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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THANK YOU to all the indie bookstores + all the librarians and teachers who made THE MISFITS - A SEA MONSTER CONUNDRUM book tour possible. And a special "OOF" to the hundreds of students and readers who made me feel so welcome!!!!

@randomhousekids @rhcbteacherslibrarians @dsantat #KidLit #Misfits
February 3, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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Celebrating the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards

In the midst of a tumultuous, cold winter, the 2026 American Library Association Youth Media Awards gave the employees of Lerner Publishing Group a much-welcomed morning of joy and celebration. Gathering in the conference room, we cheered as seven books…
Celebrating the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards
In the midst of a tumultuous, cold winter, the 2026 American Library Association Youth Media Awards gave the employees of Lerner Publishing Group a much-welcomed morning of joy and celebration. Gathering in the conference room, we cheered as seven books received eight ALA awards. We are honored and grateful to share these extraordinary titles with you.
lernerbooks.blog
January 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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And the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery winners are….
heavymedal.slj.com/2026/01/23/a...
And the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery winners are….
Thanks to all who participated and attended our annual webinar. It was surprising to see the HMAC and viewers poll Mock Newbery winners.
heavymedal.slj.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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My twin brother Paul, and I are very happy to share the news that our collaboration with Pope Francis is now available. Www.PeterHReynolds.com/shop for info on OUR TREASURES WITHIN. @loyolapress.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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"In addition to being able to continue purging historic records related to the history + achievements by [marginalized communities, this attack on the LoC is] a prime opportunity to redact, revise, + plunder the record in service of the administration’s America 250 propaganda campaign."
What Is The Library of Congress and What Does the Librarian of Congress Do?: Book Censorship News, May 16, 2025
A primer on what the Library of Congress is and what the Librarian of Congress does and oversees. Why is this such an appealing target for the current administration? That, plus this week's book censo...
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May 16, 2025 at 4:47 PM