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We mourn the passing of Mildred Pitts Walter who wrote about children's lives, and in so doing changed the lives of the children who read her books, for the better.

Thank you @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! What a wonderful article on Bookmaking! www.ala.org/alscconnecto...

No matter where you are, Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate the educators who inspire creativity, imagination, and diversity in every classroom. Thank you to teachers everywhere for making a difference in children’s lives! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #EzraJackKeats #Imagination #Diversity

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 EJK Bookmaking Competition! Stay tuned for the winners! www.ejkf.org/ejk-bookmaki...

#OnThisDay in 1927, Coretta Scott King was born! Celebrate the birthday of this extraordinary civil and human rights activist with a picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir, stunningly illustrated by Ekua Holmes! tinyurl.com/ypu6mkuc

Happy Earth Day, everyone! Let's celebrate our beautiful planet! Embrace nature's wonders by hiking, recycling or simply enjoying the fresh air! Together, we can create a sustainable future for generations to come. #EarthDay2023 #LoveYourPlanet

"The snow was still everywhere. New snow was falling!" 💙☃️ @ejkf.bsky.social #thesnowyday #ezrajackkeats #blizzard #snowfall

Show us your Snowy Day Pics!

Many congratulations to the creators of FAITH TAKES THE TRAIN! 🥳 bit.ly/3MCBczx 🚉 Mokshini is the winner of the 2026 Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Award! 🚉 Kesi Augustine has received a 2026 Ezra Jack Keats Writer Honor! @ejkf.bsky.social #EJKAward #EzraJackKeats

Congrats! The 2026 EJK Writer Award to Sara Andrea Fajardo The 2026 EJK Illustrator Award to Mokshini Writer Honors: Stefanie Foster Brown & Kesi Augustine Illustrator Honors: Tallulah Fontaine & María J. Guarda @safajarwrites.bsky.social @southernmisscbf.bsky.social #TheSnowyDay #EJKAward

We had an inspiring #EJKAward deliberation with judges who are nationally recognized early childhood education specialists, #librarians, #illustrators and experts in children’s literature. Stay tuned for the 2026 Award Winners! #ChildrensBooks #DiversityInLit #BookAwards www.ejkf.org/2026-ejk-awa...

Congratulations Caldecott Recipients!! FIREWORKS Catia Chien (written by @matthewburgessj)! The 2026 Caldecott Honor books are: Every Monday Mabel @jasharawan Our Lake @anqiekanq Stalactite & Stalagmite @drewbeckmeyer

SLJ Reviews the Caldecott Medal Winner and Honors | ALA Youth Media Awards 2026 www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

Illustrator Cátia Chien’s ‘Fireworks’ Journey Ends with 2026 Caldecott Medal www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

What a wonderful 2026 #EJKAward Committee! Stay tuned for the Winners!

We are in 2026 Award Season! Check out our 2026 #EJKAward Committee! conta.cc/49Eb9QZ

Thank you @newyorktimeshaiku.bsky.social for the #SnowyDay mention!

The Snowy Day. By Ezra Jack Keats. There's actual snow on the sign.💙☃️ @ejkf.bsky.social #snowfall #thesnowyday #newyorknewyork #ezrajackkeats

Happy Holidays! conta.cc/4psfKvh

Congrats to Eva Lou Phillips, winner of the Mica #EzraJackKeats Collegiate #Bookmaking Competition!

Did you miss the Mississippi Book Festival? Check out the #EzraJackKeats Panel there: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYgq...

Did you see our Holiday email? Check it out! conta.cc/4oUK5lS

Have you signed up for our #MOCKEJK? Are you curious about it? Come next Wednesday at 6pm ET to a Q&A! DM us for details!

One winter morning Peter woke up and looked out the window. Snow had fallen during the night. It covered everything as far as he could see. GO TO IG to Enter

Looking for gifts this holiday season? #SnowyDay always makes gift guide lists and perfect for those little ones to snuggle up to when it's cold out!

Opening Bell for #MockEJK! Sign up here: ow.ly/nkLX50Xq9aV

Look who's going to @netflix.com! @sesamestreetdigest.bsky.social

We hope you’ve had a chance to watch Tell Me Another Story - it’ll be up and live for you to re-watch and screen with your friends, colleagues, students, etc. ow.ly/kuNB50LcBas #EJKAward #KidLit #webinar #educators #Teachers #Librarians #education #weneeddiversebooks #AugustaBaker #WEBDuBois

📬💥 Did you know? Peter’s got his own STAMP! 💌 Yep, the Peter you know and love is still delivering charm through the USPS—literally. Grab your Peter stamps and add a little winter magic to your mail ✨📖✉️ #USPS #PeterOnAStamp #EJK #SnowyDay #SnailMailWithStyle

Happy First Day of Fall! Embrace the cozy vibes as we sip on pumpkin spice lattes, snuggle up in our favorite sweaters, and enjoy the colorful foliage. Let’s celebrate harvest festivals, gather around bonfires with friends, and cherish moments of gratitude. What are you most excited for this season?

On this World Suicide Prevention Day, let's come together to celebrate life! Embrace the warmth of community and the beauty of connection. Take a moment to check in on loved ones, share stories, and spread positivity. Remember, it’s okay to not be okay - your voice matters! #WSPD2023 #YouAreNotAlone

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Brooklyn Public Library did an incredible podcast "How The Snowy Day Changed Children's Books" Check it out here: www.bklynlibrary.org/podcasts/how...

youtu.be/Z3onXGCAHJk In this episode of African American History Is AMERICAN History, we tell a story of representation, and how one quiet little book made a very big difference.

Learn more about our Mock EJK Award to get your students talking about diverse books. Sign up in October - $200 Gift Certificate for running it in your classroom/library! www.ejkf.org/mock-ejk-awa...

Look at Mr. Bruno's #MockEJK from South Douglas in Georgia. What an incredible, dedicated teacher who said: the kids loved it and it was a very fun, worthwhile activity.

Happy Juneteenth! Two incredible #EJKAward winners have a great book that will help you celebrate today!

What a wonderful 2025 Mock year we've had! We want to remind you that if you are starting to look at next school year, we are giving away $200 #Bookshop gift certificates AGAIN to anyone who runs the program & sends us their results. Can't wait to see what 2026 brings! www.ejkf.org/mock-ejk-awa...

Looking for summer reading? Check out our #bookshop! bookshop.org/lists/ezra-j...

2025 End of Year Celebrations! Check out our last blast of the year - and have a wonderful summer! conta.cc/4kmnHzt