On Teen Librarian Toolbox, author Michelle Meadows shares 6 life lessons from James Baldwin young readers will find in her #kidlit biography of the author & activist: JIMMY'S RHYTHM AND BLUES, illus Jamiel Law: teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/10/24/l... @harperkids.bsky.social @tltkaren.bsky.social

🚨 GIVEAWAY ENDS AT MIDNIGHT🚨 Speak for the Trees & the Seas with The Lorax Nonfiction books! Inspired by the timeless message of Dr. Seuss, Lorax nonfiction books are wonderful for young environmentalists. Enter to win GREEN MACHINES AND OTHER AMAZING ECO-INVENTIONS & WHAT HUMMING-FISH WISH today!

there are too many books that i'm too excited for coming out today, i should be exempt from working.

October is #CanadianLibraryMonth, when libraries & library partners across Canada help raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in our lives. More: librarianship.ca/event/canadi... #LibrariesForLife #LibrarySky

For writers in who feel like they are missing out because their project is still in the early stages: it's ok if you don't have a pitch ready for tomorrow. You can still send a regular query. Most authors I know got their agent through regular cold queries (including me!).

✨Back-to-School Book Giveaway✨ It’s the start of a new school year! In the spirit of inspiring young readers to think creatively about the world around them, Michelle Meadows is giving away 2 sets of her DR. SEUSS'S THE LORAX NONFICTION books! www.instagram.com/reel/DPB00Fh... #kidlit #backtoschool

Head on over to Chatty Pattys Place for a chance to win TWO of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax books by Michelle Meadows. Inspire the young readers in your life to think creatively at the world around them - there are 13 ways you can enter to win! #kidlit #stembooksforkids @randomhousekids.bsky.social

Happy Book Birthday to OUR CHRISTMAS TREE FARM by Lisa Amstutz, art by Christina Forshay - perfect for introducing little scientists to the life of a Christmas tree! #kidlit #bookbirthday #stembooksforkids @feedingmindspress.bsky.social @ljamstutz.bsky.social @christinabforshay.bsky.social

Special congratulations to Vanessa L. Torres, whose YA sapphic romantasy ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE has been chosen as a finalist for the 2025 International Latino Book Awards! Winners will be announced at the International Latino Book Awards Ceremony on October 25th. @getunderlined.bsky.social #yalit

Author Michelle Meadows chats w/ YABC about the 1st ever illustrated biography of James Baldwin for kids! JIMMY'S RHYTHM & BLUES was recently selected for the 2025 Best Children’s Books of the Year list by the Bank Street College of Education’s Children’s Book Committee! #kidlit #michellemeadows

Join YABC for an #authorinterview with Michelle Meadows about #kidlit JIMMY'S RHYTHM & BLUES: THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF JAMES BALDWIN! yabookscentral.com/interview-wi... #biography #picturebookbiography #JamesBaldwin #AfricanAmerican #history

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‼️ Register now for a free virtual author talk with Michelle Meadows about her award-winning #kidlit biography of James Baldwin: JIMMY'S RHYTHM AND BLUES, ft. author Q&A + biography activity! TOMORROW at 3:30pm ET nypl.org/events/progr... @nypl.bsky.social #authorevent @harperkids.bsky.social

Win I LOVE BLUEBERRIES, a delightful #STEM picture book by @shannonisteaching.bsky.social & illustrator @jsinquett.bsky.social that teaches kids about gardening & community — out tomorrow! #kidlit #picturebook #giveaway #springreads @feedingmindspress.bsky.social mamalikesthis.com/i-love-blueb...

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"Along w/ the biographies of...5 influential & courageous women, there are golden nuggets of Black ballet history that would serve not only...the dance space, but the world at large, to read." balletherald.com/the-swans-of... #WomensHistoryMonth @karenvalby.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

‼️ #Giveaway ends tonight! Win 2 critically-acclaimed, #middlegrade #graphicnovels by Kathryn Ormsbee & illus @mollybrooks.bsky.social! ★ “A heartfelt and endearing snapshot of adolescence” —Kirkus, starred review deliciouslysavvy.com/enter-to-win... #kidlit #lgbtqbooks @randomhousekids.bsky.social

Author Shannon Anderson talks about her own experience growing berries as a kid & more! Head over to Wandering Educators to read their rave review + interview! I LOVE BLUEBERRIES hits shelves April 8th! #picturebooks #stemforkids @wanderingeducators.bsky.social @shannonisteaching.bsky.social

‼️Giveaway ends tonight! Fans of Heartstopper & Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret will delight in these girl-driven & memoir-esque graphic novels: www.momdoesreviews.com/2025/02/22/w... #mglit #lgbtqbooks #giveaway @mollybrooks.bsky.social @momdoesreviews.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.social

For fans of narrative nonfiction, dance memoirs, & forgotten histories, THE SWANS OF HARLEM by Karen Valby will inspire readers of all ages & interests to chase their dreams & follow their hearts. Bloggin' 'bout Books hosts the FINAL STOP on THE SWANS OF HARLEM #BlogTour! Enter to win! #blackhistory

With THE SWANS OF HARLEM, 5 revolutionary Black ballerinas & longtime friends give voice to their stories on & offstage, reclaiming their past so that it is finally recorded, acknowledged, & lauded, never to be lost again. Head over to Tea Time Lit & enter to win your copy today! #BlackHistoryMonth

"The Swans of Harlem is an easy five star read!" Head over to Lit Lemon Books for the next stop on THE SWANS OF HARLEM #blogtour! Enter to win your copy of a “poignant and gripping piece of little-known history” (Kirkus). #BlackHistory #yalit @getunderlined.bsky.social @litlemonbooks.bsky.social

Twirling Book Princess hosts the next stop on THE SWANS OF HARLEM #blogtour! Head on over and enter for one of FIVE chances to win Karen Valby's YA nonfiction that introduces teens to a trailblazing legacy left out of the history books! #blackhistoryisamericanhistory @getunderlined.bsky.social

"This historical YA book is an incredible adaptation of the author’s adult novel. It is a perfect book to add to your TBR for Black History Month." @candidcover.bsky.social kicks off THE SWANS OF HARLEM (YA edition) #blogtour! Enter to win! #yalit #blackhistorymonth @getunderlined.bsky.social

Author Vanessa L. Torres chats with YA Books Central about her new YA sapphic romantasy ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE — on shelves now! @yabookscentral.bsky.social @getunderlined.bsky.social #latinxbooks #latinx #sapphic #romantasyreads #yalit #authorinterview

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"With its sharp wit, chilling suspense, and an ending you’ll never see coming, this book cements Amy Christine Parker as a master of YA thrillers." - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's Read the full review + enter to win YOU'RE DEAD TO ME by Amy Christine Parker! #bookreview #blogtour #yalit

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨 Only 3 DAYS LEFT to enter YABC's Buzzworthy Giveaway! Win a bundle of winter reads, including YOU'RE DEAD TO ME by Amy Christine Parker, THE SWANS OF HARLEM (Adapted for Young Adults) by Karen Valby, BREWED WITH LOVE by Shelly Page, & ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE by Vanessa L. Torres!

Lit Lemon Books describes bingeing YOU'RE DEAD TO ME in two days on today's stop of the YOU'RE DEAD TO ME blog tour! Head over to read her rave and enter to win your very own copy of this YA thriller! @litlemonbooks.bsky.social #blogtour #yathriller #thriller #mystery #yalit #yamystery

On Teen Librarian Toolbox, author Vanessa L. Torres talks about how some of her past jobs - babysitting, waiting tables, and firefighting - helped her find her voice as a writer! #sapphicbooks #latinx #latinxbooks #lgbtqreads #romantasyreads #yaromance #yalit @slj.com @getunderlined.bsky.social

“Fans of the YA horror genre will enjoy this twisty new release.” - Candid Cover The YOU’RE DEAD TO ME #blogtour is in full swing! Head over to Candid Cover and enter for one of five chances to win a copy of this campy YA thriller! @getunderlined.bsky.social #yalit #yathriller #mystery #yamystery

새해복많이받으세요 Happy New Year! Looking for books to ring in the Lunar New Year? Mom Read It features LET'S CELEBRATE KOREAN NEW YEAR, the sweet story of two sisters exploring the Korean traditions of Seollal. The author's own dumpling recipe is included at the end! Head over to Mom Read It to learn more!

Happy #bookbirthday to ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE by Vanessa L. Torres! Book Riot lists ON THE WINGS OF LA NOCHE as its YA pick for The Best Books Coming Out in January: bookriot.com/the-best-boo... #yalit #latinxbooks #lgbtqreads

LET'S CELEBRATE KOREAN NEW YEAR! by Michelle W. Park opens with 2 sisters putting on their traditional hanboks. With Lunar New Year on Wed., Michelle met with Jeff Van Damme to learn about the history and making of the hanbok! www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainmen... @randomhousekids.bsky.social #kidlit

Hello, everyone! The Rich in Color team has migrated from Twitter. Our hiatus officially ends in a few days, and we'll be posting the January 2025 releases on Tuesday. See you then!

🚨Giveaway ends TOMORROW!🚨 "This cozy queer romantic contemporary book has exes, second chances, and friendships all wrapped into one! It’s the perfect start for 2025!" Shelly Page's #QPOC #romantasy has @utopiastateofmind.bsky.social hooked! Enter to win 1 of 5 copies of Shelly Page's #YA debut!

A full accounting of five Black ballerinas from The Dance Theater of Harlem that illuminates their historic contributions to the world of classical dance at a time when racism shut out Black dancers from major dance companies. @getunderlined.bsky.social #books #booksky📚💙 #yalit

For the final stop on the BREWED WITH LOVE #blogtour, author Shelly Page discusses her inspiration for writing BREWED WITH LOVE and more! Enter to win your own copy of this cozy sapphic YA romantasy! confessionsofayareader.wordpress.com/2025/01/17/b... @getunderlined.bsky.social #yalit #qpoc

"Set aside a chunk of time to devour this one!" YA Book Nerd praises BREWED WITH LOVE by Shelly Page at today's #blogtour stop! Enter for your chance to win this cozy, sapphic, YA romantasy! #qpoc #yalit yabooknerd.blogspot.com/2025/01/blog... @getunderlined.bsky.social @loveunderlined.bsky.social

Author Karen Valby chats with @yabookscentral.bsky.social about her new #YAnonfiction The Swans of Harlem (Adapted for Young Adults): Five Black Ballerinas, a Legacy of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History: yabookscentral.com/interview-wi... @getunderlined.bsky.social #yalit

For Day 3 of the BREWED WITH LOVE #BlogTour @utopiastateofmind.bsky.social shares 5 reasons to read BREWED WITH LOVE by Shelly Page! Enter to win this cozy, sapphic romantasy, available now! @getunderlined.bsky.social @loveunderlined.bsky.social #yalit #qpoc utopia-state-of-mind.com/book-tour-an...

Day 2 of the BREWED WITH LOVE blog tour continues with @candidcover.bsky.social! Enter to win 1 of 5 copies of this YA romantasy starring two queer women of color navigating their first love! In stores now! @getunderlined.bsky.social @loveunderlined.bsky.social #yalit #bookgiveaway #newrelease

Summer reading on the brain? Mom Read It names I LOVE BLUEBERRIES! "A great choice for STEM/STEAM collections." I LOVE BLUEBERRIES! by Shannon Anderson, illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett hits shelves in April! #STEM #STEMforkids #kidlit @feedingmindspress.bsky.social momreadit.com/2025/01/13/c...

Writing for Queer Teens of Colors as a Black Lesbian, a guest post by Shelly Page Author Shelly Page shares her thoughts about representation and her newest release, BREWED WITH LOVE teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/01/14/w... @tltkaren.bsky.social

Happy #bookbirthday to THE SWANS OF HARLEM (ADAPTED FOR YOUNG ADULTS) by Karen Valby! Karen talks "A Writer's Best Gift" today at Teen Librarian Toolbox: teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/01/13/a... @karenvalby.bsky.social @tltkaren.bsky.social @getunderlined.bsky.social #yalit #nonfiction #blackhistory

Happy #bookbirthday to BREWED WITH LOVE by Shelly Page, one of @bookriot.bsky.social's Best New Queer Books Out in January! bookriot.com/new-queer-bo... #qpoc #yalit #romantasy #newrelease @getunderlined.bsky.social @loveunderlined.bsky.social

The BREWED WITH LOVE blog tour kicks off today at Jill's Book Blog! Win 1 of 5 copies of this cozy QPOC romantasy w/ a shot of mystery & a sweet first love — on shelves tomorrow! jilljemmett.com/2025/01/13/b... #yalit #lgbtqbooks #bookgiveaway @getunderlined.bsky.social @loveunderlined.bsky.social

At TLT, Amy Christine Parker talks about the pieces of herself she leaves on the page — @getunderlined.bsky.social #yalit #yathriller

Happy #bookbirthday to LET’S CELEBRATE KOREAN NEW YEAR! written by Michelle W. Park, illustrated by Hyewon Yum! Two sisters enjoy their beloved traditions while preparing to host their family for Lunar New Year! Available now! #kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart @randomhousekids.bsky.social

The SIR CALLIE AND THE WITCH'S WAR #BookTour kicks off today on our Instagram page! Follow along all week for FIVE chances to win all three books in Esme Symes-Smith's #middlegrade medieval fantasy series starring a nonbinary knight-in-training! #BOOKGIVEAWAY #lgbtqreads @randomhousekids.bsky.social

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