First sighting of Dasher and the Polar Bear at Target! Cool to see it right next to The Polar Express 😍

It's a School Library Journal star for ELMORE AND THE BIG CHRISTMAS RESCUE written by Dev Petty (@devpetty.bsky.social) and illustrated by Mike Boldt (@mikeboldt.bsky.social)! 🌟 “Recommended for story hours ­revolving around Christmas.” 🌟 Read the full review here @jenrofe.bsky.social

#bookaday Someone’s Gonna End Up Crying @joknowles.bsky.social #glynnisfawkes Enjoyed this bk abt Maple (and her sketchbook) and her friends being there for her when she needs support during tough times w family drama. #imagination

For Augusta, #Maine area peeps, signing this Saturday on 11/1 from noon-2 at B&N-Augusta for THE BIONIC BOY...

Woo-hoo! It's publication day. @charlesbridge.bsky.social Signed copies available at @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social Thank you to the third grader who inspired the book.

Join YABC for an #authorchat with Lynn Plourde about #newrelease #mglit THE BIONIC BOY, plus #entertowin a #freecopy in our #giveaway! yabookscentral.com/author-chat-... #family #specialolympics #adoption #disabilties #downsyndrome #free #freebook

Woo-hoo! I'm thrilled to finally share the cover plus an interior spread of my upcoming book. Young dinosaur lovers will be captivated. @randomhousekids.bsky.social #educsky #TLsky #Skybrarian #kidlit #dinosaurs

Happy book birthday The Bionic Boy @lynnplourde.bsky.social Such a fantastic book abt Benji, who was adopted by 2 dads, and born with no hands. He shows his courage when he has a chance to get prosthetics. #inspiring @nancyrosep.bsky.social

The Bionic Boy has its #bookbirthday on 10/21 and celebrates with two events…on Tuesday at Sherman’s in Freeport from 3-5 and on Wednesday at Oliver & Friends from 3:30-5:30. #Maine #mglit

Apropos of nothing, this is one of my books.

Fancy pants…got new postcards & bookmarks for my upcoming Bionic Boy signings and they have QR codes (to go to the Bionic Boy page on my website). Thx to my local Manchester #Maine copy shop, Copies Etc.

BOOKSIGNINGS for THE BIONIC BOY-Hope to see you at one! A few more signings to finalize, but wanted to post these. By all means, share (the more the merrier)! #TheBionicBoyBook @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

Book Mail: 51 New and Forthcoming Books teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/09/24/b... @tltkaren.bsky.social

Woo-hoo! @sarahsbrannen.bsky.social and I are thrilled that our upcoming book is a JLG Selection. @ssedlib.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit

#bookaday You’re a Poet:Ways to Start Writing Poems #seantaylor #SamUsher Loved this. Piglet, through little stories, shows us 5 ways with tips to write poems.

#bookaday Snoop #gordonkorman What an adventure!Carter is bored so he starts checking live feed from cameras and then later uses a drone. He sees many unusual happenings but realizes this snooping is getting to be too much. Now what?

#bookaday The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain #hannahbrown A fun read abt Sybil, after her wedding was called off, going to HA only to find her ex-fiancé there w a new GF. Then Sybil’ 3rd ex BF shows up. What happens?

#bookaday Home #mattdelapena #lorenlong Wow, what a beautifully illustrated bk showing how a home can be so many things until you don’t have one. It can even be “the wild world outside.”

Happy book birthday to Spark baronchrisbaron.bsky.social Great bk abt wildfires, hope, friends, bravery, and community as Finn wonders if he can help figure out how wildfires can help a forest regrow.

#bookaday Hazel Says No #jessicabergergross Told through multiple POV, Hazel is propositioned by her HS principal on her 1st day,and she tells him no. This starts a chain reaction of events in town, school, and home.

#bookaday Where the Water Takes Us #alanbarillaro A fun adventure as Ava stays w grandparents for the summer. When a bird dies she thinks she’s cursed & saves 2 orphaned eggs. She meets Cody and he helps her w many things.

#bookaday The Unforgettable Leta “Lightning” Laurel #racheltoalson Great bk abt determination as Leta tries to win her absent dad back by winning the 400 meter dash. Can she do it? #sisterhood #friends #family Loved Pop.

#bookaday Three Keys #laurapritchett Ammalie wants to live a little after her husband died , finds 3 keys, and wants to revisit those places.She begins to travel & explore in new and different ways even going to New Zealand. A fun read.

#bookaday Growing Home #bethferry #thefanbrothers Loved this bk abt a grumpy goldfish (who loves Cheetos), an ivy and other talking plants, a spider, and a violet all trying to help the Tupper Family.

#bookaday I Am Rebel #rossmontgomery Wow, what an unforgettable journey Rebel takes us on as he hunts for his boy, Tom who left to help the Reds storm the High Castle and make the King listen to their demands. #animalfriends ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#bookaday The Space Between Our Hearts #hannahstone Loved this. Rindy, aged out of foster system, is homeless &moves to CA. She meets Nolan at bonfire. Rindy gets a job. Nolan wants to leave area. Will she go or stay w her job?

#bookaday Gus and Glory #sarahguillory Fantastic bk abt Glory having to live w gr parents after mom leaves & dad on the road. She takes care of Gus, a bloodhound, when neighbor gets hurt. #family #belonging #friends #mysteries

#bookaday More or Less Maddy #lisagenova Great bk abt freshman Maddie, who wants to be a comedian and loves Taylor Swift, has a manic episode and is diagnosed w bipolar disorder.

#bookaday The Cookie Vote #danielbernstrom #margaretmcnamara #gbriankaras Great bk showing a teacher taking class to state capitol to show how a bill is passed. He has them argue over fave cookie and pick sides.

#bookaday Chef’s Secret #kellyyang Enjoyed this fun read abt Jason and his new GF, Mia. He’s trying to plan the perfect 1st date. #secrets #beyourself #newfriends

#bookaday Tina: The Dog Who Changed the World @niallharbison.bsky.social Absolutely loved this bk abt Niall who has saved and continues to save the lives of so many dogs. Following Niall on this site will bring you many smiles.

#bookaday My Friends #fredrikbackman Wow, what an incredible book! Absolutely loved this bk abt true friends and their past, and how one famous painting played such an important role in their lives. “Art is what we leave of ourselves in other people.”

#bookaday A Catalog of Burnt Objects #shanayoungdahl A riveting read abt family, community, loss, first love, and hope as 17 yr old Caprice and her family lose their home in a CA wildfire.

#bookaday Whale Eyes: A Memoir about Seeing and Being Seen #jamesrobinson An excellent bk abt the author growing up w strabismus, a disabling eye condition. He shares many interactive visuals and anecdotes. Illus. #brianrea

#bookaday Force of Nature #anneburg #sophieblackall Loved this NIV about Rachel Carson. Rachel, after years of observing, listening and writing, wants to prove to others that women can be scientists too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

To See An Owl #matthewcordell Loved this. Janie wants to see an owl and searches everywhere for any type of owl. Her teacher helps her understand how to maybe see one. Then, one day…. #perseverance

#bookaday You Deserve to Know #aggieblumthompson Wow, so many twists and turns in this. A husband is murdered and the lies, betrayal, secrets, and revenge come out for so many.

#bookaday Birding with Benefits #sarahtdubb A fun rom-com abt Celeste and John fake dating while trying to win a bird-watching contest. Could they possibly fall for each other?

#bookaday Betting on Good #wendyfrancis A fun read abt 2 couples going to the Kentucky Derby. Secrets comes out abt the past, secret gambling, and unexpected crushes.

#bookaday Old Blue is My Home #litajudge What a touching book abt home insecurity and togetherness inspired by the author’s housing insecurity. Old Blue keeps her family safe and is filled with love and keeps the family together.

#bookaday A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation @pablocartaya.bsky.social Great bk abt Gonzalo, who loves drawing on IPad ,and his estranged grandfather, a famous author,taking a road trip to visit friends while they get to know each other.

Thank you @mackidsbooks.bsky.social for the eARC of Pocket Bear @kaaauthor.bsky.social pub Sept 9

#bookaday The Retirement Plan #suehincenbergs Marlene’s husband found dead. Marlene inherits a million. Her friends find all their husbands have same policy. Could they have them killed to inherit also, but husbands have an idea too.A fun read.

#bookaday Night Swimming #AaronStarmer What an interesting book. Trevor has a crush on Sarah. When she invites him to swim in all the pools in town at night, he says yes. Then they go to a natural pool in woods where strange things happen.

#bookaday What Happens in Amsterdam #rachellynnsolomon Dani moves to Amsterdam for new job, runs into Wouter, an old BF. He asks her to marry him so he can inherit his home. She agrees. When the truth comes out, will the two stay together?

#bookaday Heartwood #amitygaige 42 yr old Valerie is hiking the Appalachian Trail and is 200 miles from the end in Maine when she disappears. Will she be found? Does she want to be found?

#bookaday Don’t Lose Mr. Cuddles @devpetty.bsky.social @mikeboldt.bsky.social Loved this book about Chip not wanting to lose his favorite toy, Mr. Cuddles, until what? He does. Where is it? Could it be…no!? That ending, that look. 😂Great book.

#bookaday Spelling It Out #margaretfinnegan Ben wants to be the National Spelling Bee Champ and stays w Nan, who is very forgetful, who knows a man who can help him study. Ben makes a new friend,Asha. #dementia