Next Tuesday, please join us for our banned books club, I'm With the Banned. 🔥 We will discuss SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE by Kurt Vonnegut. All are welcome to attend. We'd love to see you there! buff.ly/SBEJIZW
Dad is strong. 💪 Dad is sweet. 🩷 Dad dreams of watching you grow🪴 DAD by Christian Robinson, a loving tribute to all dads, has received FOUR starred reviews! tinyurl.com/4vudvuvv
Happy International Self Care Day! Today, let's celebrate the importance of taking time for ourselves. Whether it's a relaxing spa day, a peaceful hike in nature, or simply enjoying our favorite book, let's prioritize our well-being. #InternationalSelfCareDay #SelfLove #WellnessJourney
Love this free summer reading list by grade. What are you reading this summer? homeschoolcompass.com/free-printab...
We mourn the passing of Onva K. Boshears, Jr., who was an incomparable host to scores of children's book authors and illustrators during his tenure at the USM / Children's Book Festival. He made everyone feel incredibly special including Ezra and EJKF. He will be remembered with respect & affection.
We mourn the passing of Mildred Pitts Walter who wrote about children's lives, and in so doing changed the lives of the children who read her books, for the better.
Thank you @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! What a wonderful article on Bookmaking! www.ala.org/alscconnecto...
No matter where you are, Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate the educators who inspire creativity, imagination, and diversity in every classroom. Thank you to teachers everywhere for making a difference in children’s lives! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #EzraJackKeats #Imagination #Diversity
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 EJK Bookmaking Competition! Stay tuned for the winners! www.ejkf.org/ejk-bookmaki...
Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition
The EJK Bookmaking Competition, NYC/Department of Education’s most successful programs. It inspires thousands of students to enjoy reading and writing by giving them control of what they’re doing.
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#OnThisDay in 1927, Coretta Scott King was born! Celebrate the birthday of this extraordinary civil and human rights activist with a picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir, stunningly illustrated by Ekua Holmes! tinyurl.com/ypu6mkuc
Happy Earth Day, everyone! Let's celebrate our beautiful planet! Embrace nature's wonders by hiking, recycling or simply enjoying the fresh air! Together, we can create a sustainable future for generations to come. #EarthDay2023 #LoveYourPlanet
"The snow was still everywhere. New snow was falling!" 💙☃️ @ejkf.bsky.social #thesnowyday #ezrajackkeats #blizzard #snowfall
Many congratulations to the creators of FAITH TAKES THE TRAIN! 🥳 bit.ly/3MCBczx 🚉 Mokshini is the winner of the 2026 Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Award! 🚉 Kesi Augustine has received a 2026 Ezra Jack Keats Writer Honor! @ejkf.bsky.social #EJKAward #EzraJackKeats
Congrats! The 2026 EJK Writer Award to Sara Andrea Fajardo The 2026 EJK Illustrator Award to Mokshini Writer Honors: Stefanie Foster Brown & Kesi Augustine Illustrator Honors: Tallulah Fontaine & María J. Guarda @safajarwrites.bsky.social @southernmisscbf.bsky.social #TheSnowyDay #EJKAward
We had an inspiring #EJKAward deliberation with judges who are nationally recognized early childhood education specialists, #librarians, #illustrators and experts in children’s literature. Stay tuned for the 2026 Award Winners! #ChildrensBooks #DiversityInLit #BookAwards www.ejkf.org/2026-ejk-awa...
Congratulations Caldecott Recipients!! FIREWORKS Catia Chien (written by @matthewburgessj)! The 2026 Caldecott Honor books are: Every Monday Mabel @jasharawan Our Lake @anqiekanq Stalactite & Stalagmite @drewbeckmeyer
SLJ Reviews the Caldecott Medal Winner and Honors | ALA Youth Media Awards 2026 www.slj.com/story/newsfe...
SLJ Reviews the Caldecott Medal Winner and Honors | ALA Youth Media Awards 2026
The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2026 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the Caldecott Medal and Honors winners.
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Illustrator Cátia Chien’s ‘Fireworks’ Journey Ends with 2026 Caldecott Medal www.slj.com/story/newsfe...
Illustrator Cátia Chien
Halfway through the process, the heart of Matthew Burgess's book revealed itself to Cátia Chien, who then created a visual tribute to the freedom of childhood.
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We are in 2026 Award Season! Check out our 2026 #EJKAward Committee! conta.cc/49Eb9QZ
2026 EJK Award Coming Soon
Email from Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Celebrating the 2026 EJK Award Committee Meet the 2026 EJK Award Committee Cathryn Mercier, Chair EJK Award Committee, Professor, Graduate Program Director of Chi
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