Nursery rhyme nerds, unite! While scholarly attention flounders in this genre, we've @marylannireads.bsky.social, the creator of a whole new book on the topic on hand, with answers galore. Phonological awareness time, baby! #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2026/04/29/u...

I'm pleased to share a guest blog I got to put together for The Children's Book Review. If you want to learn more about nursery rhymes and where they fit today, give it a read! www.thechildrensbookreview.com/rethinking-s... #nurseryrhymes #librarians #storytime #booksky #parents

If you find yourself near the Castle Rock, CO area on June 28, please consider joining me for a special author talk about my new book! Good for youth librarians, early childhood professionals, and parents alike. Learn more and register here! go.dcl.org/event/16227537 @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social

Well here's an extra special #authorinterview! @marylannireads.bsky.social talks with @imaginationsoup.bsky.social about her new #picturebook TOVA'S SWEET SOLUTION published just this week by @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social youtu.be/yvpEBrqgLeU?...

New from @whatonearth.bsky.social is AMERICA AS IT HAPPENED which @marylannireads.bsky.social introduces here youtu.be/4jlVWBD6cYc?...

If you're looking for some books to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, check these out! www.schoollibraryjournal.com/story/books-... @slj.com #america250 #booksky #kidlit

What do you do IF YOU’RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT? @childsplayusa.bsky.social and @marylannireads.bsky.social share suggestions youtu.be/4v_zq1ra6JA?...

PASS THE PARCEL with @marylannireads.bsky.social and @postwavebooks.bsky.social youtu.be/2at67sqqlgU?...

Oh, please! Just DON'T DO IT, DOUG! but do tune in to this booktalk from @marylannireads.bsky.social youtu.be/v3J_saUXsrk?...

Explore THE CLOUD KINGDOM from @littleislandbooks.bsky.social with @marylannireads.bsky.social youtu.be/3_gwcYS8Oe4?...

Listen in on my conversation with Kathy Kacer, author of Last Known Address: The Stumbling Stones of Europe, as we discuss the Holocaust and the legacy of the individuals remembered by stumbling stones across Europe. youtu.be/VIr3tRzXsoo #authorinterviews #holocausthistory #booksky #podcasts

My quarterly newsletter is live on Substack. Please consider subscribing if you're interested in receiving updates about author interviews, book reviews, and my own book (out in May)! marylannireads.substack.com/p/march-2026... #booksky #interviewtuesdays #kidlit

Have you librarian @marylannireads.bsky.social ? Here she's giving one of her great #BookTalks this one featuring our MY CUDDLY ILI PIKA youtu.be/iayD68fTswk?...

We love @marylannireads.bsky.social's #BookTalks! Short, accurate, and fun!

Today @marylannireads.bsky.social has another recommendation for babies! I LOVE YOU, AXOLOTL! youtu.be/NlXrTMDB6TU?...

And just like that, February is nearly out the door! We still have time for ROCK AND ROLL with @marylannireads.bsky.social youtu.be/5O5z6D0XMO0?...

Interview Tuesdays Season 2 Episode 1 is here! Listen to my conversation with Donna Galanti, author of The Secret Winners Club, as we discuss: autoimmune disorders, junkbots, and having agency in the decisions we make. Look for it on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! youtu.be/qOwQv6ohFow

Today's featured #bookreview is one of my go-to Storytime selections, especially for toddlers. You can sing it (or chant it), and kids can get involved as they predict what colors are coming next. youtu.be/oqdJsRzRk9E?... #booksky #storytime

It's been a while, but I'm back with a beautifully illustrated wordless picture book about an unlikely friendship and the ocean. Great for building visual literacy and environmental understanding among children of all ages! youtu.be/t0aXOR_MJgc?... #booktok #kidlit #bookreview

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kate Compton from the Colorado State Library to talk about nursery rhymes and my upcoming book (set to release in May 2026!) Give it a listen here: sunshineandstories.buzzsprout.com/2388732/epis... #nurseryrhymes #kidlit #librarians #storytime

Today's featured #bookreview is a series of books by the beloved @mowillems.bsky.social. Elephant, Piggie, and their friends have several adventures packed into one title that is a delight for emerging readers! youtu.be/X9LI6ifg0BI?... #booksky #booktok #earlyreaders

Attention teachers of BlueSky! As you're building up your curriculum, consider integrating author interviews into your discussions. It is fun to meet the people behind the books you're reading, and they have great advice and insight to share. www.maryrlanni.com/author-interviews #teachers #kidlit

Today's featured #bookreview is a historical fiction novel about two notorious female pirates. Great for both book clubs and history fans, alike. youtu.be/68dmNRwNeK0?... @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #booktok #bookclubreads #ladypirates #libraryreads

Happy New Year, everyone! Here's to a 2026 that is filled with great books. 📚🎉 youtu.be/MDn2_dT3KNk?...

Explore NOTABLE NOTEBOOKS: Scientists and Their Writings from @nstapress-nstakids.bsky.social with @marylannireads.bsky.social as our guide youtu.be/eitXLU7_p0w?...

Today's featured #bookreview is part of this year's Dolly Parton's Imagination Library collection and is particularly fun to read aloud with voices! youtu.be/ew708W8gSF0?... #kidlit #imaginationlibrary #booksky #picturebook #readaloud

Hooray! "Bitsy Bat, Team Star" is part of the @barnesandnoble.com hardcover event. Featuring a new non-speaking character, Enzo Owl, this story champions teamwork, sportsmanship, and acceptance of differences like autism. Happy New Year, everyone! #bitsybat #autismacceptance #kidsbooks

Today's featured #bookreview celebrates the importance of the giant sagebrush to its ecosystem. Though the land may appear empty at first glance, life abounds in many ways. youtu.be/bjmKlmIOzsk?... #kidlit #picturebook #nonfiction #booksky

I've been reflecting more this year on the abundance of movies/books/media surrounding Christmas and the distinct lack of corresponding media for other winter holidays. What are some of your favorite books/movies/media for winter holidays that are not Christmas?

Today's featured #bookreview is a nonfiction picture book that recounts the true story of a free diver encountering a rare whale birth. Beautiful, haunting, and intriguing for all ages! youtu.be/EFNsXNUGSR4?... #kidlit #picturebook #nonfiction #whales #freediving

Please preorder UNTIL THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT! Get signed & swagged copies from An Unlikely Story and Mysterious Galaxy! Enter receipts into my linktree for a chance to win a $100 for a bookstore. Just telling libraries and friends is supporting too 💜💜 Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/unti...

It's almost that day! If you enjoy rhyming stories with a touch of humor, this is a fun book to share with children who connect with the Santa tradition. youtu.be/XY_W6wzclbw?... @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social #picturebook #bookreview #kidlit #santa #christmas

Today @marylannireads.bsky.social takes us to THE PERFECT PLANET from @nstapress-nstakids.bsky.social youtu.be/t4dEfD9xj-I?...

NEVER STOP WONDERING from @nstapress-nstakids.bsky.social receives a warm welcome from @marylannireads.bsky.social youtu.be/JovYARUCKvE?...

Today's featured #bookreview is a delightful picture book that blends an unlikely friendship with the importance of ocean conservation. Especially good for those solitary souls (who need love, too!) youtu.be/nlTxER6JWDU?... #picturebook #kidlit #booksky

If you don't know about the brave women of the six triple eight, start here! This nonfiction picture book is a great foundation for readers of all ages. youtu.be/Uq9SPt61eIE?... @harpercollins.bsky.social #kidlit #bookreview #worldwarii #nonfiction #booksky

Today's featured #bookreview is a middle grade story investigating the emotional changes that happen during this time of life. It is especially well suited to readers who love complex vocabulary. youtu.be/vWcd5aXqNtE?... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #middlegradereads

Exciting news! My podcast, Interview Tuesdays, should now be findable on your favorite podcast site (Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and iHeartRadio. Can't find it? Let me know!) Season One wraps in the next few weeks, and Season Two won't be far behind. 🎉 open.spotify.com/show/3RuxDNq...

I think statistics are interesting, so today's featured #bookreview is my most viewed. An oldie but goodie featuring a Colorado-based author and a fun, middle grade mystery. youtu.be/lEJxv3Bda5c?... @fleurbradley.bsky.social #booksky #kidlit #middlegradereads #skybrarians #mystery

Today's featured #bookreview is a picture book about the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. An engaging narrative and stunning imagery make this informative book a fit for readers of all ages. youtu.be/s_BZveyKLMU?... @chroniclebooks.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #nonfiction #picturebook

Today's featured #bookreview is a graphic novel version of the beloved middle grade series Warriors. Great for fans of both cats and epic adventures, this new presentation connects the books with even more readers. youtu.be/lc5A-tPnoec?... #booktok #graphicnovel #middlegradereads #kidlit

Today's featured #bookreview is a silly Christmas story that explores the balance between giving and receiving gifts. It's filled with rhyming text, amusing moments, and colorful illustrations for all to enjoy. youtu.be/NqZ0S2Kmn9I?... #moustachebaby #booktok #christmas #picturebook

Today I'm featuring a book-themed puzzle! Intricate and obsessively buildable, this visual journey through the Odyssey is a treat for both literature and puzzle lovers, alike. youtu.be/vp1g4ofHwKQ?... #puzzles #odyssey

"UNEXPECTED VISITORS is another clever and heartfelt chapter book in a beloved series! Highly recommend picking this whole series up if you enjoy magic, humor, and fantastic characters!" yabookscentral.com/unexpected-v...

Today's featured #bookreview is a high energy book for middle grade readers. Whether reading aloud or to oneself, humor and heart abound in this series starter that chronicles life after a monsterpocalypse. youtu.be/yPzDIvrHtUM?... #booksky #kidlit #middlegradereads #lastkidsonearth

Friends!! I’m going on tour with Fierce Reads and three amazing authors.

Today's featured #bookreview is a middle grade nonfiction story that is presented as a choose your own adventure! Learn about the giant squid (and more) in self-paced, bite-sized segments. youtu.be/tXvpr12LV6I?... @chroniclebooks.bsky.social #nonfiction #booksky #middlegradereads

The CLEL Bell Award shortlist is here! Voting is open to all members of CLEL (and membership is free). If you love early literacy and supporting the books that exemplify it, please vote by January 31! www.clel.org/clel-bell-aw... #clelbell #earlyliteracy #kidlit #skybrarians #booksky

Today's featured #bookreview is a nonfiction picture book about a little known contributor to the American Civil War effort. Beautiful artwork and a compelling story make this book particularly memorable. youtu.be/l-JwwGdeOx8?... #kidlit #booksky #booktok #nonfiction #americanhistory

Today's featured #bookreview is a poetic, nonfiction picture book about how crows work together to survive. Lovely in both the writing and the illustrations, this book will teach readers of all ages something new. youtu.be/22mw6PqMNL4?... #booksky #nonfiction #kidlit @chroniclebooks.bsky.social