Two great new middle-grade novels about girls and dogs, perfect to kick off summer reading! @joymccullough.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/06/23/g...

Explore the moon (and emotions) in all sorts of way, fictional and nonfictional, real and imaginary! @annalazowski.bsky.social @jennicadraws.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/06/18/f...

Coming soon: look for these two fun new early reader graphic novels that celebrate friendship and imagination! @shanfiction.bsky.social @jendeoart.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/06/20/p...

Meet Geordie and Rubie in two new graphic (or graphic-ish) novels perfect for summer reading @mikedawson.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/06/16/g...

Learn about birds and brains in two excellent new science-themed picture books @taunyaenglish.bsky.social @pdmeisel.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/06/12/s...

The Fourth of July will be here before you know it! Get ready with two new books that take a different spin on history, whether that's the history of hot dogs or the USA. @christymihaly.bsky.social @martasevillabdn.bsky.social @christinevanzandt.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/06/02/f...

New sweet and funny graphic novels that celebrate friendship from beloved authors Kwame Alexander and Dan Santat @iamkwame4life.bsky.social @dansantat.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/05/31/g...

Science, art, and nature come together in astounding ways in two new picture books featuring bridges and butterflies. @mirandapaul.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/05/28/s...

Two new middle grade mysteries! Where Ella Went dives into the disappearance of eighth grade superstar Ella through texts, podcasts, and other media, while Found Sound sends kids on a scavenger hunt with lots of fun information about sound @lauriemorrison.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/05/25/m...

Looking for the perfect Father's Day present? Here are three new picture books that celebrate parents in unique and beautiful ways. @steveteare.bsky.social @annewynter.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/05/20/f...

Put your feet up this long weekend, relax, and enjoy some beautiful new picture books that are sure to be Caldecott contenders @cordellmatthew.bsky.social @randyribay.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/05/23/c...

Dive into the ocean depths with two new picture books that celebrate exploration and conservation. @gordywright.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/05/17/u...

Introduce kids to innovative artists Hans Christian Anderson and Stephen Sondheim in these fascinating and beautifully illustrated new picture books. @senickel.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/05/14/t...

The ongoing struggle for liberty and justice for all Americans is captured in two new picture books about the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the U.S. Constitution. @reggiebrownart.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/05/12/l...

Three very different and imaginative picture books celebrate ocean animals. @katemessner.com @mariehermansson.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/05/04/o...

Three girls find new families in these compelling new middle grade stories featuring queer protagonists. @nikismithcomics.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/04/28/f...

Despite my lack of knowledge of the beautiful game, I found these two new books about soccer fascinating. Fans in elementary school and middle school will love them! @kevinarts.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/05/02/t...

A new picture book and graphic novel celebrate teachers and other adults that make school happen and show kids that the end of the school year means lots of new possibilities on the horizon. @paigekeiser.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/04/26/s...

So many excellent new middle grade graphic novels, it's hard to keep up. Here are three recent ones for you to enjoy! @faitherinhicks.bsky.social @01firstsecond.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/04/14/a...

Marvel at all that a single oak tree can bring to the world, then say a peaceful good night with these two picture books that will take you back to nature. @gianferrari-m.bsky.social @gregpizzoli.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/04/12/b...

Two excellent new picture books serve as introductions for kids to a couple of great American musicians, B.B. King and Aaron Copland @alicefayeduncan.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/04/10/a...

Three extremely entertaining and educational books about royal families, both real and imaginary @dianezahler.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/04/07/r...

Celebrate Earth Day with two picture books and a graphic novel that encourage kids to enjoy and preserve the environment. @havenivy.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/04/02/t...

Two courageous kids fight for their land and freedom in these historical fiction middle grade books telling of the Métis people's struggles in the late 19th century and the French occupation during WWII. @sarapennypacker.bsky.social @carolelindstrom.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/03/31/c...

Two new picture books will get kids ready to go out to the garden and start digging in the dirt! @margaretrenkl.bsky.social @ruthspiro.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/03/28/h...

I'm excited to share these two new picture books that combine adorable illustrations, excellent storytelling, and subtle but effective messages for kids. @jashar.bsky.social @larissatheule.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/03/24/t...

Two great new picture books for Ramadan! @authorjamilah.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/03/15/b...

Three new books celebrate Black hair and the history behind it with creative text and amazing illustrations @seanqualls.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/03/11/c...

There's magic in the air with a new biography of Houdini that focuses on his love of books and the story of Marie Procai and her magic pysanky eggs. @barbrosenstock.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/03/08/m...

Those memories of middle school (and in one case, early high school) continue to inspire winning graphic memoirs that deal with friendship, family, grief, poverty, and ultimately, learning to be yourself. @normfeuti.bsky.social @bermudezbahama.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/03/01/m...

Whether it's an enjoying an exploration of pi or marveling at a pod of gray whales, there is safety--and wonder--in numbers! @noranickumbooks.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social @helvetiq.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/02/26/s...

A fox kit out foraging on his own for the first time and a girl who uses her imagination to overcome her excruciating boredom: two new picture books with lessons in self-reliance! @matthewburgessj.bsky.social @juliebenbassat.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/02/21/l...

A couple of how-to guides: how to take a walk like Charles Darwin and maybe get an idea or two and how to survive the end of the world @hadleyhoo.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/02/17/a...

Enjoy poets Kwame Alexander and Langston Hughes in a new novel-in-verse for early readers and a beautiful book of poetry that celebrates the works of Black illustrators @iamkwame4life.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/02/12/p...

Two fun new graphic novel mysteries for early readers @ashleybelote.bsky.social @holidayhouse.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/02/08/g...

It may only be February, but it's not too early to think about 2027 award contenders! These two excellent new picture books with unique takes on Black history are sure to be considered. @alicefayeduncan.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/02/01/t...

New middle grade books tell fun stories and dispense wise advice about surviving middle school! @patchysourkids.bsky.social @holidayhouse.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/01/28/h...

A gosling gets a lesson on how to hatch, and a young dragon (created by the author of Dragon Masters) saves the kingdom. @sarahollyackerman.bsky.social @traceywest.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/01/26/a...

Funny, moving, imaginative, relatable...here are five of my favorite graphic novels from 2025 @vanlieshoutstudio.bsky.social @01firstsecond.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/01/01/f...

Five favorite chapter books from 2025! @peterbrownstudio.com kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/31/f...

Trans history, the Tambora-Frankenstein connection, Jonestown, the U.S. Constitution, the Scopes trial - I learned a lot from kids and YA nonfiction this year! @alexlcombs.bsky.social @yasimamura.bsky.social @cylev.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/30/f...

Truth really can be more amazing than fiction: just look at my favorite nonfiction picture books of 2025! kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/29/f... @cgroenink.bsky.social @4nikkolas.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @erinmcguire.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/29/f...

A kid interpreter, a fox with a mystery, a chicken-dinosaur, a balloon tragedy with a happy ending, and a cranky Crow: five of my favorite picture books this year. @brucehandy.bsky.social @juliekuo.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/28/f...

Five books I'd love to see get some Newbery consideration! @halseanderson.bsky.social @katemessner.com @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/27/f...

Fireworks, insect metamorphosis, a cat among the artworks, home, and evil fish: here are my five Caldecott predictions for 2026! @unshavedmouse.bsky.social @matthewburgessj.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social @dansantat.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/26/f...

Two new graphic novels featuring flawed but hilarious superheroes! @dansantat.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/21/s...

My last two chapter book reviews include a new series starters about wildlife rescue and a book about cheerleaders that surprised me by getting into some pretty heavy-duty topics @katemessner.com kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/17/t...

Two fun new science books explore the dirt beneath our feet and the moon over our heads! @linseedling.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/14/f...

Art for everyone, as well as Persian rugs, and a look at Yoko Ono's amazing career in these three new picture books! @lisatolin.bsky.social @yasimamura.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/11/a...

Two books of poetry include a collection that will make kids laugh and think and a celebration of spirituals @matthewburgessj.bsky.social @chudson-author-66.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2025/12/07/p...