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The White Raven by Kathryn Otoshi received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews! “Luminous, uplifting, and thought provoking.”
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Happy Book Birthday! Today, we are delighted to share the release of The White Raven by Kathryn Otoshi — a story about finding your voice and standing out. 📚 Order your copy:
https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/raven
8 days ago
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We're celebrating an extra sweet Book Birthday today! Tova’s Sweet Solution by Melissa Taylor, illustrated by Aurélie Lise-Anne — a story of food allergies, inclusion, and resilience — is out now. 🎉
22 days ago
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Happy International Haiku Day! 🍃 Celebrating Time for Haiku — a seasonal collection that invites young readers to slow down and find poetry in everyday moments. ✨
26 days ago
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Day 1 at the Bologna Children's Book Fair! Find Red Comet Press at The Rights Solution — Hall 25, B35. 📚
30 days ago
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READ: A thoughtful conversation with
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In Conversation: Mia Wenjen and Jolene Gutiérrez
Mia Wenjen and Jolene Gutiérrez both grapple with the cruelty of internment and family separation in their new picture books 'Barbed Wire Between Us' and 'Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp.'
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/100050-in-conversation-mia-wenjen-and-jolene-guti-rrez.html
about 1 month ago
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Today marks the Book Birthday of Barbed Wire Between Us — a powerful picture book connecting histories of incarceration and migration. ⭐️ Starred by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and School Library Journal.
about 1 month ago
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Day 2 at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference was a blast! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined today’s signings. One more day — come see us at Booth #1436!
about 1 month ago
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Charley Mouse Cleans House has been named a 2026 Kids’ Favorite by the Children's Book Council — an award chosen by young readers themselves. 🎉
about 1 month ago
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We’re kicking off the Texas Library Association Annual Conference! 🎉 Join us March 30 at 1 PM in Aisle 10 for a signing with Linda Sue Park featuring prints from Run. Sing. Dream. — and visit Booth #1436.
about 1 month ago
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Join us at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference on March 30! Brooke Hartman will be signing All Aboard the Alaska Train at 11:30 AM in Aisle 11 — and stop by the Red Comet Press booth, #1436. 🚂
about 2 months ago
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We’re at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference (March 29–31)! Join us March 30 at 11:30 AM in Aisle 12 for a signing with Kathryn Otoshi featuring advance copies of The White Raven. 🎉
about 2 months ago
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Two starred reviews for What We Do at Preschool from School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews! See it first at TLA (March 29–31) in Houston. RCP will be at Booth #1436. 🎉
about 2 months ago
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Double Book Birthday today at Red Comet Press! 🐶 What Do You Do When Your Dog Grows Old? by Jackie Short & Lucy Pickett 🌊 An Invisible River to Cross by Taraneh Matloob & Kristen Balouch Two new stories inviting young readers to explore empathy, connection, and the world around them.
2 months ago
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Happy Book Birthday to Time for Haiku! A joyful picture book that invites young readers to slow down, observe closely, and find poetry in everyday moments. 🌿✨
2 months ago
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Happy Read Across America Day! 📚 ICYMI, Dear New Friend by Taraneh Matloob is the 2026 April featured elementary school title - a truly well-deserved honor.
2 months ago
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This Saturday, join the Society of Illustrators and Origin author Nat Cardozo for a special virtual workshop. Recommended for ages 8 & up. RSVP here for a thoughtful, creative experience where story and art meet:
https://societyillustrators.org/event/saturday-stories-nat-cardozo/
3 months ago
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Exciting News! Origin has been named to the 2026 Notable Books for a Global Society list by the International Literacy Association. This annual list highlights 25 books of distinction recommended for classroom use that support global perspectives and critical literacy.
4 months ago
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Barbed Wire Between Us was featured in the Kirkus Reviews Spring 2026 Preview, with a thoughtful review from Mahnaz Dar calling it “the kind of book that turns young people into empathetic, informed adults.” A timely, necessary picture book connecting histories of incarceration and migration.
4 months ago
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Downpour has been named a 2026 Outstanding International Book by USBBY! We’re proud to see this title recognized among books that promote international understanding and literary excellence.
https://www.usbby.org/2026oib.html
4 months ago
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The Most Wonderful Gift in the World is officially our first book birthday of 2026! A thoughtful picture book by Mireia Olivé Obradors & Anastasia Wessex about generosity and connection, it’s a reminder that the most meaningful gifts last far beyond the holidays.
4 months ago
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Thank you to Foreward Reviews for this beautiful summary of "Emmie Builds Something New" by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall. This inventive tale about creativity and problem-solving is a great addition to any bookshelf!
6 months ago
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Just one week until
#NCTE25
in Denver! We’re excited that several Red Comet Press authors will join us for signings and more. Come see us at Booth #830!
6 months ago
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Happy Book Birthday to "Small Mighty Dung Beetle", written by Mary Auld with illustrations by Hannah Bailey. Meet a mighty green beetle as it rolls a ball of dung many times its size, part of the Start Small, Think Big Series.
6 months ago
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Happy Book Birthday to Salmon Run! This epic journey to the ocean and back by Annie Chen is a fascinating account of the life cycle of a Pacific salmon. Selected as a JLG Gold Standard title and perfect for young naturalists.
6 months ago
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Thank you to Kirkus Reviews for this heartwarming review! "The Most Wonderful Gift in the World" is an emotional picture book tale of tenderness and unconditional love between a mother and child. Available in January 2026!
7 months ago
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Next Tuesday, join
@pubspotlight.bsky.social
for a Nonfiction Series webinar, featuring "Small Might Dung Beetle" and other wonderful nonfiction titles! Tuesday, October 28 at 2pm CDT Register at
[email protected]
7 months ago
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Today is a very special day, because it's the Book Birthday of "Fortune Cookies for Everyone!" This collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute by Mia Wenjen and Colleen Kong-Savage tells the surprising history regarding a delicious edible delight.
7 months ago
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Congratulations to "Fortune Cookies for Everyone," "Origin," and "The Traveling Taco" who have been recognized by the California Reading Association in the Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Awards!
7 months ago
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Thank you to
@nbcwashington.com
for sharing this lovely conversation with "Origin" author Nat Cardozo. We are so excited to share this gorgeous book with the world.
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Indigenous communities brought to life in illustrated book 'Origin'
Author and illustrator Nat Cardozo wrote and drew detailed illustrations of different Indigenous communities for her new book "Origin."
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/local/origin-author-illustrator-brings-nature-history-of-indigenous-cultures-to-life/3999780/
7 months ago
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Happy Book Birthday to The Great Big Book of Museums! From the Louvre to the Smithsonian, from Moscow to Beijing, let’s wander the world’s halls, one spread at a time.
7 months ago
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🎉 Happy Book Birthday, Alkrem! 🎉 This book by Marta Palazzesi is perfect for middle grade readers, especially those with an interest in fantasy. May your journey through elixirs and shadows be full of surprise, courage, and heart!
7 months ago
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We’re thrilled by this thoughtful review from the School Library Journal. "The Great Big Book of Museums" was born from a love of exploration, art, and story, designed for readers who delight in discovery.
7 months ago
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Look inside the halls of wonder: here’s a peek at the American Museum of Natural History from "The Great Big Book of Museums." From dinosaur bones to starry skies, each museum in this book is a gateway to curiosity. Pre-order your copy now at
https://www.redcometpress.com/nonfiction/museums
7 months ago
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“A page-turner propelled by captivating characters and frequent battles … An intriguing, fast-paced fantasy with appeal for fans of Percy Jackson." — Kirkus Reviews We’re over the moon to have "Alkrem" receive such praise!
7 months ago
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Happy Book Birthday to "Emmie Builds Something New" by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall! Order your copy now at
https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/emmie
7 months ago
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A big THANK YOU to Shelf Awareness for their glowing review of "Emmie Builds Something New"! This story about creativity, problem-solving, and heart is already resonating with readers of all ages.
8 months ago
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Exciting news for Dear New Friend! It was recently selected by
@neatoday.bsky.social
as one of their “Picture Books to Start the School Year.”
8 months ago
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Happy Book Birthday to "Origin," a new release from author and illustrator Nat Cardozo. This beautifully-illustrated children's book features portraits of Indigenous children and their communities from around the world. Available now!
8 months ago
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Wishing a very happy book birthday to the third book in "The Rescues" series by Tommy Greenwald, Charlie Greenwald, and Shiho Pate. Welcome to the Red Comet Press family, "The Rescues: Three Wishes"!
8 months ago
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Wishing a warm Happy Book Birthday to "Giving Thanks with Halmoni" by Kathleen Choi, Sook Nyul Choi, Il Sung Na. Order your copy:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/giving-thanks-with-halmoni-celebrating-chuseok-the-korean-harvest-festival-kathleen-choi/22348441?ean=9781636551616&next=t&next=t
9 months ago
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How are you using your Red Comet Press tote bag from
#ALAAC25?
Our favorite way is to fill it with our latest library haul!
10 months ago
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"Origin" by Nat Cardozo provides an illuminating look at Indigenous peoples and their connection to the natural world through beautiful illustrations that blur the lines between humans and their environment. Learn more at
https://www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/origin
10 months ago
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#ALAAC25
Day 3 was full of exciting book signings! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to pick up a copy of "Fortune Cookies for Everyone," "Aloha Everything" and "Dear New Friend."
11 months ago
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#ALAAC25
is your first opportunity to get your hands on some of our upcoming releases. The conference opens tomorrow - we'll see you at Booth #319!
11 months ago
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Today we aren't throwing a birthday party - we're throwing a beach party! Happy Book Birthday to Harriet Ziefert's latest release, "Really Bird, Really Good Beach Party." 🏖️
11 months ago
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Thank you to Kirkus Reviews for the glowing review of one of our latest releases, "Dear New Friend"!
11 months ago
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We are so excited to host several author signings at ALA 2025! There will be signings for all three days of the conference and we'll have all of these books (and more) available at our booth, even if you can't make a signing. We can't wait to see you there at Booth #319!
11 months ago
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It's party time! Happy Book Birthday to "The Traveling Taco" by Mia Wenjen & Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong. Order your copy now at
https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-traveling-taco-the-amazing-and-surprising-journey-of-your-favorite-foods-mia-wenjen/21708966?ean=9781636551319
about 1 year ago
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Today is a very special day, because it's the Book Birthday for "A Surprise In The Wood", by Cosetta Zanotti and Lucia Scuderi. Order it at order now at
https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-surprise-in-the-wood/21643728?ean=9781636550923&next=t&next=t
about 1 year ago
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