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Happy birthday Happy Birthday, America! Today we celebrate the book birthday of a book that celebrates the birthday of America - say that ten times fast!

We’re thrilled to share with you this heartwarming Fourth of July story written by Roxanne Troup and illustrated by @jenniferdoehringbooks 🇺🇸✨

On a hot summer day, a family heads to the local park, where the whole town has gathered for games, music, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks display. But beneath the fun and festivities is a celebration of something even bigger: the freedom and history that inspired the founding of the United States 250 years ago.

A joyful, patriotic read perfect for summer storytimes and families celebrating together. 🎆

#usa #bookbirthday #america #picturebook

🌎 Earth Day Movement

From restoring our shores to planting the seeds of change, every action can make a difference. Every voice has power. Every story sparks inspiration.

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating with these stories of connection. Stories that remind us the planet gives more when we give back.

🏖️The Big Beach Cleanup by @picturebookrecommendations
💫If I Were a Park Ranger by @author_catherine_stier
🐊A Voice for the Everglades: Marjory Stoneman Douglas by Vicki Conrad
🌻Carried on the Wind: It Starts with a Seed by @sheri_mabry
🐒Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist by @martamagellan
🌱Grace Lee Boggs Gardens of Hope by @songjudaemicke
🐦‍⬛A Garden to Save the Birds by @wendymc
🐟School of Fish by @boonewrites
🪏In the Garden with Dr. Carver by Susan Grigsby
🌍The Earth Gives More by @suefliess

Which story will inspire your next step? 🌿
#earthday #protectourplanet #sustainability #climateaction #naturelovers

We are delighted to share that Octopus Acrobatics is the winner of the 2025–2026 Orange Blossom Nonfiction Award 🍊

This award celebrates nonfiction K-5 titles selected by a committee of librarians across Florida. Being included on this list is a wonderful acknowledgment the power nonfiction has to engage young minds.

Congratulations @suefliess and @garethlucasart - you’re certainly a winning combination. 🥇

Thank you FAME and the librarians who read, discussed, and championed our book, we are grateful for the recognition.

Happy Book Birthday to How Not to Lose a Million Dollars by @sheila_bair_books 🎉

Navigating money can feel overwhelming especially when you’re just starting out. In this smart, accessible guide, Sheila Bair breaks down the essentials young readers need to understand today’s financial world, from saving and student loans to long-term planning and building wealth.

Packed with practical advice (and plenty of what not to do), this is a must-read for anyone looking to take control of their financial future early. 💡💰

Here’s to making informed choices and building a stronger financial foundation!

#financialgoals #finance #bookbirthday #pubdate

Happy pub day to the fifth installment in the Abby in Orbit series by @andreajloney GOING SUPERNOVA 🚀✨

In this out-of-this-world adventure, Abby accidentally goes viral on GalaxyGram and suddenly, follower counts, content drops, and intergalactic fame take center stage. As her popularity skyrockets, so does the pressure, leaving Abby to wonder what she might be losing along the way.

When the galaxy’s biggest influencer, Moxie on Mars, offers a high stakes collab, Abby faces her biggest question yet: is the spotlight worth it, or is it time to find her way back to what really matters?

A wonderful chapter book that navigates friendships and the pull of social media, this latest Abby in Orbit story is full of humor, heart, and cosmic-level stakes.

#pubday #bookbirthday #stemforkids #outerspace #chapterbooks

Happy book birthday to It Started with a Book Ban! 🎉📚 written by @lindaravinlodding_author and illustrated by @aaroncushley

What begins as a normal library visit quickly turns upside down when Edwin discovers his favorite space books are gone! They have been banned for encouraging kids to dream too big. But it doesn’t stop there… one by one, more things begin to disappear, and the town grows quieter, duller, and less joyful. With heart and determination, Edwin and his friends remind us all just how important it is to protect the stories and ideas that help us grow.

Perfect for young readers, It Started with a Book Ban is a shining reminder that big change can start with brave kids…and a love of books.

#pubday #bookbirthday #bannedbooks #picbook

A Teddy Bear for Emily — and President Roosevelt, Too has been recognized with a Christopher Award, honoring stories that “affirm the highest values of the human spirit.”

At its heart, Emily’s story is about compassion, connection, and most of all - the enduring power of kindness. We’re grateful to @thechristophersnyc for this recognition.

Congratulations to @nchurnin and @bethanyjaydeillustration for bringing Emily’s story to life with such care! 🧸💚

#christopheraward #childrensbooks #picturebook #booksthatmatter

Big cheers from Pennsylvania! 🎉

✨📖 Don’t Ask Cat! written and illustrated by @maryanncoccaleffler has been chosen by students across PA as the Preschool Level Winner of the @keystonestateliteracy Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Awards for 2025–2026! 🏆🐾

There’s nothing more special than being picked by young readers themselves! Thank you to all the students, teachers, and librarians who shared the joy of this story. 🧡

#childrensbooks #bookawards #readingjoy #picturebooks #kidlit

We are excited to share not one - but TWO of our titles recognized by the Lupine Award! 📚🌿

🏆 Picture Book Winner: AFTER THE SHELTER by @brendasturgis
A heartwarming story about Lily and her mom starting a new life in their own apartment, discovering joy and growth beyond the shelter.

🌟 Picture Book Honor: MARABELLA’S MOMENT by @maryanncoccaleffler
A shy girl’s small observations turn into big, inspiring chalk drawings that help others notice the beauty around them.

To see both books acknowledged is so special!💫 @lupineaward

Big honors for books that spark curiosity! 💫
The Texas Library Association has selected two of our youth nonfiction titles for the 2026 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List, celebrating engaging nonfiction for readers of all ages.

🦇 Bats Beneath the Bridge by @janetnolanbooks
🚀 Dancing Through Space: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights by @lydialukidis7

We’re so proud of these incredible creators!

We’re honored to share that After: A Survivor’s Story written by @halleeadelman has been selected by the @childmindinstitute as one of the Best Kids’ Books About Mental Health of 2025, Trauma. “The story is one of hope and aligns with resilience building as an antidote to traumatic events,” says a Child Mind Institute expert. “It’s a timely and important topic to start conversations. It does a great job at showing how emotional and physical trauma symptoms can present after an incident.” This book is centered on healing, hope, and supporting young readers through difficult experiences and Horrible Days.

📚💛 Thank you to Child Mind Institute for shining a light on stories that support children’s healing. More about the award and full list is available through the Child Mind Institute website https://childmind.org/article/the-best-kids-books-about-mental-health-of-2025/#trauma

#childrensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #traumahealing #bestbooks2025

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to My Sister’s Doljabi 🎂📚 by @gingerpark_ & @bookbabe.frances, illustrated by @violet_kim_illustrator.

It’s Binna’s first birthday and that means it’s time for her doljabi, the Korean tradition where a baby’s first birthday choice hints at their future. Everyone in the family has their hopes (especially big brother Hoon 👀), but will Binna pick the “right” item?

A warm and heartfelt celebration of family, tradition, and love, perfect for storytime. 💕

#bookbirthday #pubday #newpicturebook #koreantradition #doljabi #kidlit #picturebooklove #readtoyourkids