Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

Vote now in the Broken Frontier Awards 2025! Nominees for 'Best Artist' are: @abscomics.bsky.social, Anna Readman, @donyatodd.bsky.social, @keezyyoung.bsky.social and @decassette.bsky.social. #BFAwards25 Online voting form here: www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...

Want to join your library board but don't know how to get started? The For the People Library put together this searchable database of library systems that may have openings!

Marking up my copy of DIASPORA*ISH. In the first 70 pages, there's so many themes that belong to so many people across time and place. You do not have to be Desi, African to feel what is being said here @sambasivanparikh.bsky.social

Happy Book Birthday to THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE🎉 Congratulations to author Shruthi Rao and illustrator Devika Joglekar on the launch of this gorgeous tribute to the women of Yakshagana! Preview the book and order here: www.sambasivanandparikh.com/products/the...

Social Justice educators, request an ARC of DIASPORA-ISH (YA Creative NF, Feb ‘26) here: forms.gle/CTvL6ZnsZiZu... An anti-racist, anti-imperialist collective learning resource offering timely academic inquiries. . . www.sambasivanandparikh.com/products/dia... #edusky

Social Justice educators, request an ARC of DIASPORA-ISH (YA Creative NF, Feb ‘26) here: forms.gle/CTvL6ZnsZiZu... An anti-racist, anti-imperialist collective learning resource offering timely academic inquiries. . . www.sambasivanandparikh.com/products/dia... #edusky

We are excited to reveal the cover and open pre-orders for THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE by @shrurao.bsky.social and Devika Joglekar! This gorgeous picture book is a tribute to the pioneering women of yakshagana, a traditional performance art from South India: www.sambasivanandparikh.com/products/the...

We are going to be at Albany Book Festival tomorrow! Stop by our table on the ground floor or join us for a picture book making presentation for all ages at 1:15 PM.

🪔Happy Launch Day to DIYAS AT CIRCLE TIME🪔 Showcasing four festivals spanning South Asian cultures for elementary readers, Diyas at Circle Time offers an inclusive cultural story time for the holidays. Bundle with a sticker book for a perfect read-aloud and activity: www.sambasivanandparikh.com

In SIGN UP FOR ADVENTURE! by Lavanya Karthik, Neel wants to be friends w/Adil, who is deaf, but isn’t sure how to communicate w/him. He invites Adil to join him in sketching in his notebook & that paves the way to friendship. Models empathy & shows readers there are many ways to communicate. #kidlit

There's maybe never been a more important moment for #BookSky to get REALLY into small & indie presses. If you don't know where to start, tell me what you're into and I'll give you a recommendation

Introducing the first book under a new nonfiction imprint! Releasing on February 3rd, 2026, DIASPORA-ISH is a collective learning resource that offers inquiries about identity and belonging aimed at practicing global solidarity. #nonfiction #YA www.sambasivanandparikh.com/products/dia...

We have ARCs to give away! If you are a US-based librarian, educator, or reviewer, please submit a request to be included in our Community Partner Program: tinyurl.com/SPCommunityP... Intl. reviewers, our books are on Edelweiss: www.edelweiss.plus?catalogID=50... #booksky #librarysky #edusky

We are kicking off #deafawarenessmonth by going live on Instagram today to talk about the making of SIGN UP FOR ADVENTURE!, our upcoming picture book about the growing friendship between a Deaf child and his hearing classmate. Join us! On IG @modernmarigoldbooks at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT

Students rarely learn who the Constitution was written for — & who was excluded. Many are taught to revere the doc as cornerstone of democracy, not how any rights we have come from people organizing. Join us to #TeachTruth on Constitution Day (Sept 17.) History lessons, know your rights, & more. ⬇️

94% of teachers have had to dip into their own pockets to buy school supplies. An estimated 1 in 6 have second jobs during the school year to make ends meet. The average Wall Street employee got a record $244,700 bonus last year. Something has gone terribly wrong.

📢 Calling educators and librarians to sign up for our advance review copy program. Shop for free ARCs for upcoming titles! #booksky #smallpressbooks

📢 Calling educators and librarians to sign up for our advance review copy program. Shop for free ARCs for upcoming titles! #booksky #smallpressbooks

Register today for a Fall title showcase featuring global and diasporic children’s literature. Inviting librarians, educators, book buyers, and industry professionals to an hour-long showcase of 14 upcoming books by six independent publishers. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/small-pres...

In honor of #deafawarenessweek, we are excited to announce that SIGN UP FOR ADVENTURE! is open for pre-orders. Featuring the friendship between a Deaf student and his hearing classmate, this comic-style PB is sure to be a classroom hit. Preview here: www.sambasivanandparikh.com/products/sig...

An invitation to check out 14 upcoming titles by 6 independent children’s press featuring global and diasporic voices. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/small-pres... #edusky #libsky #librarysky #librarians #schoollibrarians #academicsky

Register today for a Fall title showcase featuring global and diasporic children’s literature. Inviting librarians, educators, book buyers, and industry professionals to an hour-long showcase of 14 upcoming books by six independent publishers. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/small-pres...

Would you like to receive physical ARCs for our upcoming books? We are expanding our advance reviewer program to include many more librarians, educators, and book bloggers. Currently open to US-based folks but will add CA/UK and more soon. Sign up here— docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

From the loss of Hoopla, databases, and Wi-Fi hotspots to the closing of rural branches, these accounts document the devastating effect of the Trump administration’s policy decisions on public and school libraries across the country. #libraries #IMLS #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky

Shame on Meta. Small press publishing is hard enough as is. Furious on behalf of our authors.

I spent years working in publishing and that is truly what radicalized me against amzn so early. They were so clearly selling at a loss and devaluing books *on purpose* in a way that we never bounced back from. And now? I never link my books to amzn and part of that means my books don’t get bought 🫠

Would you like to receive physical ARCs for our upcoming books? We are expanding our advance reviewer program to include many more librarians, educators, and book bloggers. Currently open to US-based folks but will add CA/UK and more soon. Sign up here— docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Brooklyn Public Library has announced that any teenager in America is now eligible for a Brooklyn Public Library card.
Teens can sign out ebooks + audiobooks 
The move is designed to combat censorship, with some titles listed as "always available." www.bklynlibrary.org/media/press/...

PEN America Responds to Relocation of 30,000 Young Adult Books in Louisiana Library: "What’s happening in Livingston Parish libraries shows the harrowing impact that vague legislation and a manufactured moral panic around obscenity can have on a community." pen.org/press-releas...

It’s Valentine’s Day 🖤 Follow ✨ @brokenfrontier.bsky.social ✨ bsky.app/profile/did:...

Download and print a comic zine class valentine💥 Free resources for the classroom and beyond: www.sambasivanandparikh.com/pages/learni...

We will always champion Diverse viewpoints and experiences, Inclusive messages and stories, and strive toward Equity and Justice. Publishing is how we change the narrative. #resist

Making zines on snow days. #smallpresslife #miniIntern

The energy at the Publishers Against Book Bans Town Hall by @authorsabb.bsky.social was 🔥 #TheResistance

If you have a #KidLit book launching Feb.3-9, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find more info. Pls add good karma to universe by helping to boost! It's a tough time to be launching books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky More 👇

Many congratulations to all the honorees at #alayma🎊🎊🎊

Cheering on Isol & @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social🥳

Hey, while we're talking about erasing history: In 1949 the US military held its first Aeriel Gunnery Competition, later known as "Top Gun." The best of the best competed in dogfighting and other skills. The team that won, was the 332nd: The Tuskegee airmen. So they refused to announce a winner🤡

Please buy books and read them. It will matter moving forward.

Day one in dystopia. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

Happy Book Publishers Day! Here’s a starter pack of independent midsize and small press publishers of children’s books. Follow and share! go.bsky.app/UXnRPfd

Veronica Bane, YA author and high school English teacher, is calling on the publishing and kid lit community to help those impacted by the fires.

#Bookstagang judges after reviewing 570 picture books from 70+ imprints had one question for publishing folks: Are you guys okay? Insightful summary from Read With River👇🏾 readwithriver.ca/posts/

Teachers, we are trying something new and would love some feedback. Do you buy classroom book sets from publishers? What is the ideal number of books in a set? #edusky

#smallbusinesssaturday shoutout to Interlink Books. Established in 1987, Interlink is a Palestinian-owned, Massachusetts-based independent publishing house that offers a global perspective to readers. 🇵🇸 www.interlinkbooks.com

We are so happy to announce that ARTHI’S BOMMA has been chosen as a Highly Commended Book at this year’s South Asia Book Award! Many congratulations to author Mamta Nainy and illustrator @shrutiprabhu.bsky.social for this recognition! #handmadeinindia #southasiabookaward

Teachers, we had a fantastic time meeting you at #NCTE2024! Thank you for taking the time to browse our #smallpress books, talk to us about your curriculum needs,and filling out our purchasing survey. Please follow us to keep in touch! #diasporicvoicesinkidlit