💘In honor of love Gaby and Danielle from the Penguin School & Library Marketing team are sharing some of their bookish #hottakes and #teenreads to go along with them. 🔥📚 What are some of your book hot takes? Is your TBR ready for theses reads? Discover more! sites.prh.com/pyrromance

Thanks Missouri Association of School Librarians for naming Good Old-Fashioned Korean Spirit one of the best graphic novels of the year! We're overwhelmed by the love librarians and teachers give our books even as others try to ban them. @penguinteen.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

What’s the deal with middle school? We asked our middle school authors about their middle school “feels” while at the @ncte.org conference. Next up, National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi, author of KAREEM BETWEEN. Go to PenguinClassroom.com to discover more Middle School Reads!

Miss our conversation with Main Street co-authors & educators about teaching about redlining, community organizing, & joy? The recording is now available: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfwU... @penguinschoollib.bsky.social @britthawthorne.bsky.social @tiffanyjewell.bsky.social

Happy #BookBirthday to THE SWEATER by Larissa Theule and illustrated by Teagan White! This beautiful picture book Illustrates the transformative role a community can play in caring for its members. With ✨five stars,✨ it is a powerful and poignant tale of compassion and acceptance.

"Picture books resonate for a lifetime." —Zeke Peña mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/02/cald... @penguinschoollib.bsky.social

More picture books? Yes please! Click to learn about the February #BookBirthdays we can't stop talking about 🖍️🐧 (1/3)

🌟 COVER SPOTLIGHT 🌟 From Sibert Honor winner Traci N. Todd & Caldecott Medalist @vashtiharrison.bsky.social comes an unforgettable exploration of culture and history that records the important survival story Black children carry and celebrates their hope for a radiant future.

Do you have readers looking for love on the shelves? From Crush-Com for tween readers to teen romance, this booklist has some love for every reader!

Penguin TBR, the Penguin School and Library teen galley program, is snow excited about our Spring 2026 lineup! Swipe to see what educators, librarians, and teen readers are reading and loving. Learn more about the program and stay tuned for more reviews: teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2026/01/12/p...

The only thing better than a #bookbirthday is a #paperback book birthday! Click to learn more about some exciting February releases.

New month means new YA! Click to see some stellar #youngadult novels releasing in February that you won't regret adding to your TBRs and shelves 🧡 (2/2)

New month means new YA! Click to see some stellar #youngadult novels releasing in February that you won't regret adding to your TBRs and shelves 🧡 (1/2)

Teach the history of redlining and the power of community for #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond with MAIN STREET: A COMMUNITY STORY ABOUT REDLINING. Download the educator guide to get pre-reading ideas, discussion prompts, activities, and more!⁠ #EduSky

@penguinschoollib.bsky.social Thanks for the #bookmail 💗

It's #BlackHistoryMonth! Celebrate and share Black voices and stories all year long! Explore this interactive booklist to discover books for your class or library for readers of all ages. #EduSky #TLSky

A beautifully moving story about a boy whose wish for his family to return to the way it used to be, teaches him the real meaning of roots and the new ones that can grow if we let them. Add REACH by Celesta Rimington to your class or library!

We couldn't let January wrap up without having a moment to love on all of the great picture books that have released! Swipe and click to learn more about these last #BookBirthdays (for now) 🖍️🐧 (1/3)

FREE EDUCATOR EVENT happening next week 2/5)! Join @rethinkingschools.bsky.social and the co-authors of MAIN STREET: A COMMUNITY BOOK ABOUT REDLINING for this special event discussing the history of redlining, the power of community, and more! #EduSky #TLsky

January #BookBirthdays didn't leave out our little readers! Click to learn more about some early childhood education gems. (2/2)

January #BookBirthdays didn't leave out our little readers! Click to learn more about some early childhood education gems. (1/2)

The #BookBirthdays continue! Swipe to see the fantastic January chapter book and middle grade that are now ready to be on your shelves 🧡🐧 (2/2)

The #BookBirthdays continue! Swipe to see the fantastic January chapter book and middle grade that are now ready to be on your shelves 🧡🐧 (1/2)

It's MAIN STREET's #BookBirthday! This intergenerational picture book about racism, community action, and resilience comes from bestselling author/educators Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell. Share the history of redlining and get community engagement ideas with this beautiful new book!

The @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Youth Media Awards were today! Discover all the amazing Penguin books that were recognized so you can make sure to add these acclaimed books to your school or library! #EduSky #TLSky

We could not be happier for or more proud of Zeke Peña!! SUNDUST is a Caldecott Honor ☀️

Are you crying? We definitely are, because OUR LAKE by Angie Kang is a Caldecott honor!!! Congratulations, Angie!

We are so thrilled for @4nikkolas.bsky.social! THE HISTORY OF WE by Nikkolas Smith has been named a Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor!

¡Qué increíble! THE STORY OF MY ANGER by Jasminne Mendez is a Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Honor book, felicidades, Jasminne!

¡Felicidades, Hailey Alcaraz! ROSA BY ANY OTHER NAME is Pura Belpré Young Adult Author Honor, we are so excited!

¡Felicidades, Pablo Cartaya! A HERO’S GUIDE TO SUMMER VACATION by @pablocartaya.bsky.social is now a Pura Belpré Children’s Author Honor, it’s time to celebrate 🧡🎉

Congratulations to @booksbystefany.bsky.social! FIRST LOVE LANGUAGE is a William C. Morris award finalist 🧡

Our team is so proud of Derrick Barnes! THE INCREDIBLY HUMAN HENSON BLAYZE is a Coretta Scott King Book Award Author Honor 🐧🧡

What a great day for Alexis Franklin! Congratulations to CITY SUMMER, COUNTRY SUMMER written by Kiese Laymon, illustrated by Alexis Franklin, which has received a Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor!

We are thrilled to celebrate @arriwrites.bsky.social talent! UNDER THE NEON LIGHTS by Arriel Vinson receives a Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award 🥳

This is just amazing! WHALE EYES by James Robinson and illustrated by Brian Rea is the Schneider Family Book Award Medal WINNER in the Young Adult Literature Category!

What fantastic news! OCTOPUS MOON by Bobbie Pyron is a Schneider Family Book Award Middle Grade Honor, congratulations Bobbie 🐙

The amazing board book SHABBAT SHALOM, LET’S REST AND RESET by Suzy Ultman is the Sydney Taylor Book Award WINNER in the Picture Book Category! Congratulations, Suzy 🥳

Fantastic news!! A VAISAKHI TO REMEMBER by by @simranjeetsingh.bsky.social and illustrated by Japneet Kaur is an Asian/Pacific American Award Picture Book Honor for 2026!

What an incredible way to start the day! BUFFALO DREAMER by Violet Duncan is the American Indian Youth Literature Award WINNER in the Middle Grade Category!

Hyun Sook and I are so proud that No Rules Tonight is an official selection of the 2026 RISE list. RISE is an annual @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social list of the best feminist literature for young people. Thanks to @penguinteen.bsky.social and @penguinschoollib.bsky.social for helping spread our story!

MONDAY January 26th! The Youth Media Awards are here! Have your class or library watch LIVE as we find out the Newbery, Caldecott, CSK, Pura Belprè, and more awards! Watch free at www.ala.unikron.com. #EduSky #TLSky #LibrarianSky Are you tuning in?

Congratulations @torreymaldonado.bsky.social !

Love this @writingproject.bsky.social The Write Time episode with @torreymaldonado.bsky.social talking about his new picture book, JUST RIGHT! #EduSky #TLsky

This is so cute! And go read her book! Soooo good.

What’s the deal with middle school? In this new series, we asked our middle school authors about their middle school “feels” while at the @ncte.org conference. Chanel Miller, author of THE MOON WITHOUT STARS kicks off our first episode. Go to PenguinClassroom.com for Middle School Reads! #EduSky

January #bookbirthdays are bound to have your TBR overflowing! Click to see what #nonfiction should be added to you and your readers lists.

Happy book birthday to Just Right, by @torreymaldonado.bsky.social and Teresa Martínez! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/07/just...

Happy #bookbirthday to award-winning author Torrey Maldonado's heartwarming picture book debut, JUST RIGHT! This affirming and reassuring story really is just right for your classroom or library shelves 📚

New from Newbery Honor–winning Chanel Miller! Luna is entering the glorious mess of middle school! From growing up, to finding friends, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering. Have you added THE MOON WITHOUT STARS to your class or library?