🎉 It’s Punch’s first birthday! 🎉 This little macaque captivated the world just a few months ago. And look how far he’s come! 🐵🦧 🥰 On August 11th, A Hug For Punch will make its way into the world! It’s available for preorder now from anywhere books are sold ❤️ 🎂 We ❤️ you, Punch! 🎂 #kidlit

I have TWO books coming out this summer! Until June 26th, use code "PREORDER25" on B&N's site to claim your discount. A Hug For Punch comes out on August 11th with @penguinkids.bsky.social, and I AM NOT GRUMPY! will be shuffling onto shelves on August 25th with @simonkids.bsky.social! #kidlit

Coming soon: new projects from@mamarobot.bsky.social @carolinelperry.bsky.social @anooshasyed.bsky.social + more buff.ly/JsB884y

✨ 🇲🇹 The Memory Cake won a Christopher Award! ✨ 🇲🇹 The Christophers celebrates work that “affirms the highest values of the human spirit” + reflects the Christopher motto, “It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” Previous recipients include Dolly Parton and Fred Rogers 🥰 #kidlit

✨ 📖 Woo hoo, it’s cover reveal day! 📖 ✨ Rain Frog is a very amiable amphibian (don’t judge her on her RFF, or Resting Frog Face!) But even this sulky sweetie has her limits… I AM NOT GRUMPY!—written by me, and illustrated by Sydney Hanson—shuffles onto shelves on September 29th! 🌧️ 🐸 😠🎉 📖

Penguin Random House decided to shut down Dial Books for Young Readers and fire my editor, who shepharded "Too Bright To See" and "I'm Sorry You Got Mad" into the world. Devastated and gutted isn't half of what I'm feeling.

Thanks so much, @jennifertarr.bsky.social. This is a book of my heart ❤️

Jennifer Tarr@jennifertarr.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Fave #picturebook of the week: THE MEMORY CAKE by @carolinelperry.bsky.social and Jennifer Bricking. A sweet, beautifully-illustrated introduction to lesser-known WWII history and Maltese traditions, with some life lessons seamlessly woven in. #kidlit #edusky

I am *happy* to report that I AM NOT HAPPY! by @carolinelperry.bsky.social & Sydney Hanson is a fantastic book to purchase this holiday season! I picked mine up today at one of my local indie bookstores, @belmontbooks.bsky.social - remember to #shoplocal this holiday season! #kidlit #booksky

🐲 THE BAKERY DRAGON AND THE FAIRY CAKE, a new Bakery Dragon picture book by Devin Elle Kurtz 😗 I AM NOT HAPPY, a hilarious animal picture book by Caroline L. Perry, illustrated by Sydney Hanson

🎉 I couldn’t be more delighted to share this news: I AM NOT HAPPY! is a KIDS’ INDIE NEXT PICK for November/December! 🎉 This honor means so much, especially because it comes from indie booksellers—tastemakers, joy-bringers, and some of the very best people, anywhere! THANK YOU, indies! 🎉🇦🇺 🐾 📖 😀🥳❤️🎉

🎉 Happy Book Birthday to @carolinelperry.bsky.social! 🎉 📚 I AM NOT HAPPY!, illustrated by Sydney Hanson and published by @simonandschuster.bsky.social, is here! 📖✨ Find it here: buff.ly/9DqKW0y #kidlit #12x12PB

✨ I AM NOT HAPPY! bounces onto shelves in just ONE WEEK’S TIME! Check out this adorable trailer 🎉✨ This book—written by me, and illustrated by the amazing @sydhanson—is guaranteed to turn any frown upside down! Preorder now and get a FREE plush quokka keyring! Link in bio 🇦🇺 🐾 📖 #quokka #kidlit

🐾 HOLY QUOKKAMOLE! 🐾 I AM NOT HAPPY! bounces onto shelves in two weeks’ time! Preorder mine & @sydhanson’s hilarious new picture book & get a FREE plush quokka keychain! Order from an indie for a bonus surprise! 🤩 Link to preorder form in bio 🇦🇺✨ U.S. only, ends 10/6/25. #kidlit #australia #book

This looks incredible! His little (not) happy face! Every page of the preview makes me smile...this needs to go on my pre-order list 😃

✨ TODAY’S THE DAY — Messi’s Magic kicks off! ⚽️📚✨ I’m so excited to share the trailer for my picture book biography of the G.O.A.T. 🐐—Lionel Messi! With heart ❤️, determination 💪, and a little bit of magic 🪄 , Messi’s story will inspire dreamers of all ages. Available now! ⚽️ 🥅 #kidlit #newbook

✨ I’m so excited for the official launch of Messi’s Magic at @pagesabookstore on Saturday 9/6 at 10.30am! ✨ ⚽️ Score signed copies, delicious treats and soccer-themed goodies, and enjoy a book reading and crafts! ⚽️ LA friends, I hope to see you there 🥰 #soccer #messi #kidlit #newbook

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book MESSI'S MAGIC by @carolinelperry.bsky.social illustrated by Luciano Lozano (Scholastic) out on Sept. 2. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... (+ more ways to win)

Thanks so much for sharing, Deborah! #kidlit

Deborah Kalb@deborahkalb.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Q&A with Caroline L. Perry about her new children's picture book, THE MEMORY CAKE. tinyurl.com/4fcfa6dy @carolinelperry.bsky.social

We love to see this: The Long Beach Public Library is offering digital library cards so readers can access banned books to help offset censorship! lbpost.com/news/educati...

Long Beach will open up its e-book library so teens from other states can read banned books

It's part of a nationwide push to let young people access reading material that may have been thrown out of their local libraries and schools.

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✨I’m overjoyed to announce that Messi’s Magic is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!✨ Messi’s Magic is ready for kickoff on September 2nd, and it’s available for preorder now! ⚽️ 🥅 📕 🎉🏅 #goldstandardselection #JLGgoldstandard #juniorlibraryguild #thebestbooks #messi #kidlit

Just in time to celebrate Messi's birthday, I got an advanced copy of this cool picture book, MESSI'S MAGIC: HOW LIONEL MESSI BECAME THE G.O.A.T. by @carolinelperry.bsky.social illustrated by Luciano Lozano (Scholastic). Perfect for young soccer fans, it'll be out Sept 2, so pre-order it now!

This gorgeous book is also out today!! It’s sweet and profound and wonderful. #kidlit

📚✨Caroline L. Perry ✨📚@carolinelperry.bsky.social · last yr.

✨ The Memory Cake is out tomorrow!✨ This story of my heart shines a light on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta and its remarkable contributions during WWII, celebrating intergenerational bonds, resilience, the power of storytelling… and cakes! #kidlit #newbook #malta #cake #picturebook

✨ Today is The Memory Cake’s book birthday! ✨ This special book, stunningly illustrated by Jennifer Bricking, is a story of my heart and a tribute to resilience, love, Malta’s unique culture, and cake! Available from anywhere books are sold 🇲🇹 🍰 ✨📕 #kidlit #newbook #picturebook #author

✨ The Memory Cake is out tomorrow!✨ This story of my heart shines a light on the tiny Mediterranean island of Malta and its remarkable contributions during WWII, celebrating intergenerational bonds, resilience, the power of storytelling… and cakes! #kidlit #newbook #malta #cake #picturebook

@carolinelperry.bsky.social’s gentle text & Jen Bricking’s loving illustrations masterfully weave the past & present in this story about hope, resilience, & love. Readers will certainly appreciate the rich layers in THE MEMORY CAKE. Such a beautiful and memorable picture book! #kidlit #booksky

New projects coming from @kelseyegross.bsky.social @joecepeda.bsky.social @carolinelperry.bsky.social + more

Rights Report: Week of May 19, 2025

New deals for Talia Tucker, Josh Galarza, Megan Beam, and others.

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I’m delighted to be able to share news of Nobody’s Cat! I’ve wanted to write a ghost town story for as long as I can remember, and I feel so lucky to be working with Devin Fan on this project! Thank you so much to the team at Kids Can Press, I can’t wait for readers to meet Fancy 🐈‍⬛📕❤️ #kidlit

Coming soon: new projects from @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social @kelseyegross.bsky.social @joecepeda.bsky.social @carolinelperry.bsky.social + more buff.ly/Ndpm0AQ

The Memory Cake is a story of resilience, love and connection, stunningly illustrated by Jen Bricking. It comes out on June 3rd with @holidayhouse but if you preorder today or tomorrow you can get it for 25% off!!

I AM NOT HAPPY! is bouncing onto shelves on October 7th but you can get 25% off in Barnes & Noble’s preorder sale! Link to purchase in bio…. We promise this book will turn your frown upside down! 🥰 🇦🇺 📕 🐾 #quokka #kidlit #quokkas #picturebook #picturebookart #newbook #australia #picturebooks