Educator Guide by Odia Wood-Krueger (Métis) available for LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN (Heartdrum, 2025)--book info & Qs, activities & read-alikes: b0f646cfbd7462424f7a-f9758a43fb7c33cc8adda0fd36101899.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/teaching-gui... @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social

Today we're sharing six great books for all grade levels that uplift Native voices 🌻 Do you have a favorite book by a Native author that you have recently brought into your classroom or library? Learn more about these books and our Heartdrum imprint here: bit.ly/47EKlzO

Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! Here are some fabulous picture books, middle grade books, and young adult books to celebrate 📚 #shakeupyourshelves More books here: bit.ly/3UXe677

Many congratulations to Ibi Zoboi and @kaylaancrum.bsky.social for making the longlist for the 2025 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature! 🥳 📚 (S)KIN by Ibi Zoboi 📚 THE CORRUPTION OF HOLLIS BROWN by K. Ancrum

THE TRUE AND LUCKY LIFE OF A TURTLE by Sy Montgomery and Matt Patterson is out today! 🐢 Click here for a free educator guide (+ coloring sheets from the illustrator!) that also includes THE BOOK OF TURTLES: bit.ly/4mQuJ0K

It's #NewBookTuesday! Head to the HarperStacks blog to see what exciting books are out today: harperstacks.com/blogs/blog/n...

SILENCED VOICES by @artsypabster.bsky.social is a great tool to teach the history of Guatemala and start important conversations about global politics. Librarian and educator @juliaerin80.bsky.social has written a blog post on how you can use this book in classrooms and libraries: bit.ly/46bzoTV 📚

Happy Friday, readers! This week we're celebrating BUD FINDS HER GIFT by Robin Wall Kimmerer (BRAIDING SWEETGRASS), illustrated by Naoko Stoop 🦋 Discover ways to share this graceful, optimistic picture book with your students here: bit.ly/3V3xUG6

Food x Romance--need we say more?😘The September issue of BOOKLIST is here to give your heart and stomach a boost: 💘Spotlight on Romance 🥧Spotlight on Food (featuring Cookbook Club programming ideas) 📖Focus on Works in Translation 📚Fall Youth Preview and more! Start reading now: bit.ly/428gfAV

If your readers are working through the transition from picture books and early readers to chapter books, it's important to strike the right balance. Check out these new books that are great for building independent reading skills: bit.ly/4oMBQZh 📚

I AM, YO SOY by Gabriela Orozco Belt, illus. by @msmirelle.bsky.social is a lyrical, dual-lingual picture book about the beauty of being part of two cultures! This is a wonderful read-aloud book—and a great one to share this upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟

Happy book birthday to Stephen King's and Maurice Sendak's HANSEL AND GRETEL! 🥳 We hope you all love this haunting tale as much as we do. If you're looking for ways to engage readers in your classroom or library, click here for a free educator guide: s44877.pcdn.co/wp-content/u...

Happy book birthday to LEGENDARY FRYBREAD DRIVE-IN, a collection of interconnected and intertribal stories edited by @cynleitichsmith.bsky.social 📚 Click here for free discussion questions and activities: bit.ly/45uLx63

@gingerhaze.bsky.social middle grade duology opener SCARLET MORNING is out in less than a month! Full of pirates, adventure, and found family, we can't wait for you to read this exciting illustrated novel from the creator of NIMONA ✨ Go behind the book here: bit.ly/45JBfPq 📚

Want to start the school year off with a splash? SOUNDS LIKE JOY by Yesenia Moises is a fantastic read-aloud that Kirkus called "a harmonious tribute to the power of music—and friendship.” 🧜🌊 A Spanish edition is also available!

Less than two weeks away! We can't wait for you to get your hands on HANSEL AND GRETEL, a hauntingly beautiful picture book reimagining from Stephen King and Maurice Sendak 🍬

Happy book birthday to DIVE by John David Anderson, a powerful, poignant, and unexpected coming-of-age story about the rules in life that box us in—and the determination it takes to break out 🤿 Download the free educator guide from @waldenpondpress.bsky.social here: bit.ly/45P8MJk

It's #NewBookTuesday! Check out titles from great authors here: bit.ly/3Uz85gU 📚

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15th to October 15th—one month away! Click here for a few of our favorite books by Latine creators to help you #shakeupyourshelves this month and every month: bit.ly/3UXe677 📚

The school year is just about here—if not already! ✏️🍎📐 Start the year off strong with books that will help your students build SEL skills. Head to the HarperStacks blog to learn more: bit.ly/3HgaTfQ 📚

Today's a busy day for book lovers! Check out all our new releases here: bit.ly/4lka5o5 📚 Which one will you be reading first? ✨ #NewBookTuesday

ANOTHER by @paultremblay.bsky.social is officially a New York Times bestseller! 🥳📚

Join SLJ tomorrow August 7th for SLJTeen Live, a free virtual event! ✨ Hear from two of our fabulous authors, @sonorareyes.bsky.social (THE GOLDEN BOY'S GUIDE TO BIPOLAR) and René Peña-Govea (ESTELA, UNDROWNING) 📚 Register here: bit.ly/4fvkFri

#NewBookTuesday, featuring SPECS by Van G. Garrett, illustrated by Reggie Brown and MUMMY MAN AND WAFFLES: THE DIRE DEEDS OF DOCTOR GARGO by Steve Behling, illustrated by Robb Mommaerts! 📚 Check out these great new titles here: bit.ly/4m8BXgm

Happy book birthday to SPECS by Van G. Garrett, illustrated by Reggie Brown! 👓 📚

This September, follow a curious kitten through a journey of show-stopping art in CAT NAP, the latest picture book from Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator Brian Lies! 🐈 🐭 📚 Go behind the book here: bit.ly/41lKWSK

"...there are 575 tribal nations and there’s not one way to be Native American." —Q&A with Dawn Quigley by Patricia J. Murphy from @publisherswkly.bsky.social: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social

In THE OTHER SIDE OF IMANI by @lisaspringer.bsky.social, fashion-obsessed Imani is accused of plagiarism when her designs for a contest are stolen. Devastated & w/a scholarship at stake, she creates a secret social media alter ego to take down the perpetrator. #MGLit (1/2) @harperstacks.bsky.social

It's #NewBookTuesday! We can't wait to dive into these new books by @lauraparnum.bsky.social, @lisaspringer.bsky.social, and Ava Reid 📚 Head to the HarperStacks blog to learn more: bit.ly/40D99np

As we near the end of Disability Pride Month, we're taking a moment to highlight some great books for all kinds of readers 📚 Here's a graphic novel, a middle grade novel, and an engaging nonfiction book, all exploring disabilities! Click for more books: bit.ly/40e63G9

Do you have a favorite summer activity? ☀️ We personally love enjoying the weather with a great beach read, and A DAY AT THE BEACH by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge is the perfect pick! 🏖️ Download our free educator's guide here: bit.ly/42ET9Bx

Across the country and around the world, students will be returning to school or going for the very first times. Get your readers ready for a year full of learning, adventures, and self-discovery with these new picture books! 📚 bit.ly/3IUSc1v

We know your middle schoolers have been begging for more spooky stories, so if they truly want to be scared, then look no further than ANOTHER from acclaimed horror author @paultremblay.bsky.social, out today! Download our free educator's guide here: bit.ly/4jIA5sE

Congrats to KA Cobell! LOOKING FOR SMOKE (Heartdrum, 2024) has been named to the all-read list for the Whippoorwill Award, recognizing rural representation. #booksky #yabooks #rural #rurallife #bookawards @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social

Today marks the beginning of South Asian Heritage Month! We're putting the spotlight on these fantastic South Asian stories to celebrate ✨ #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #books #bookrecommendations

The main character Veronique travels through many waters, both shallow and deep, to find her purpose and her fight. Warrior vibes may not come overnight, but whenever they arrive, they're right on time! #findyourvoice @epicreads.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social #ya #tempest #fiction #specfic

Return to the beloved world of They Both Die at the End with Adam Silvera's third installment, The Survivor Wants to Die at the End! 🌑 "Every teen library must have Silvera’s books on the shelves—especially this series." —School Library Journal, starred review

Join SLJ tomorrow, July 17th, for Picture Book Palooza! 📚 Hear about the fabulous art in Brian Lies' CAT NAP and catch Joyce Sidman & Melissa Sweet in conversation over DEAR ACORN (LOVE, OAK)! Register for free here: bit.ly/468A0v8 #PictureBookPalooza

⭐ #Fiction #HBReviewoftheWeek THE STRONGEST HEART by Saadia Faruqi (Quill Tree/ @harperkids.bsky.social): "A raw portrayal of the pain, confusion, and hurt of a memorable young teenager." www.hbook.com/story/review...

We love our aunties! ❤️ And we love this picture book—HERE COME THE AUNTIES is out February 2026!

It's Disability Pride Month! Head to the HarperStacks blog for 10 books featuring characters living with a variety of disabilities: bit.ly/40e63G9 These are great books to read this month and all year long! 📚 #disabilitypridemonth #bookrecommendations

Middle grade readers who can't get enough horror will be delighted (and spooked!) by ANOTHER, the middle-grade debut from horror writer and middle school teacher @paultremblay.bsky.social 📚 Go behind the book here: bit.ly/407G2Z9

Whether your young readers live in cities, are planning summer trips to cities, or just want to explore new places, these nine books will give a glimpse into everyday life in the city during summer! bit.ly/4l4x4Uo

Heartdrum cover reveal! A GOOD HIDE, written by Karina Iceberg & ill. by @navabear.bsky.social (Heartdrum, Jan. 13, 2026). Ages 4-up. Pre-order: bookshop.org/p/books/a-go... @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #booksky

For all our YA readers, now is the time to read (or reread) Cheryl Isaacs' debut novel THE UNFINISHED if you haven't already! We can't wait for the haunting sequel THE OTHERS, out this September 📚

There's no better way to bring the whole family together than a story! Here are some of our favorite picture books that introduce readers to families celebrating special occasions as well as everyday moments 👪 📚 #picturebooks #books #readaloud bit.ly/4eoxumG

It's Disability Pride Month! And it's also a great time to remind your fellow librarians, teachers, and students that THE GOLDEN BOY'S GUIDE TO BIPOLAR by @sonorareyes.bsky.social is out this September 🎉 We can't wait for this companion novel to THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL 📚

Thank you to @ala-booklist.bsky.social for the 🌟starred🌟 review! DIVE, the latest novel from beloved middle grade author John David Anderson, is on sale in August. harperstacks.com/products/dive #johndavidanderson #middlegradebooks @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social

Picture book cover reveal! STRONGER THAN by @poetnikki.bsky.social @stacyvwells.bsky.social (Choctaw) & E.B. Lewis (Lenni Lenape)(Heartdrum, 2026). A Black Choctaw boy finds strength in his ancestral history. @harperstacks.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #BookSky

Having Tempest emerge into the world makes me feel grateful, joyful, and hopeful. Had a fantastic conversation with @ibizoboi about YA, New Orleans, family, and fantasy. May this book go out and do good work in the world! Onward! @harperstacks.bsky.social #tempest #ya #teen #nola #windpower