**The Rights Stuff** Congratulations to Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya and @elanakarnold.bsky.social on your new book deal for KAKENYA'S DREAM, the young adult story of Kakenya’s experience growing up in the Maasai community and her quest for personal and universal education. Coming in fall 2028 Huzzah!!

**A New Book from Dashka Slater -- THE WILD SEASON** Congratulations to @dashkaslater.bsky.social -- the author of The 57 BUS and ACCOUNTABLE -- on the release of her first middle grade narrative non-fiction, THE WILD SEASON. This one's not to be missed! www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dashk...

**BANNED** One of the most important young adult novel's ever -- SPEAK by @halseanderson.bsky.social -- is banned in Iowa. Last month, Laurie posted on social about what’s been happening. Please take a moment to learn about this. Books save lives. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/banned-spe...

BANNED: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

An Update on What’s Currently Happening in Iowa

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**THE LIBRARIANS Film Wins an Emmy Award** Huge congrats to absolutely everyone associated with THE LIBRARIANS film for winning a 2026 Emmy for Exceptional Merit In Documentary Filmmaking! Thank you to all the heroic librarians standing up for book access and the right to read What a moment!!

**The Rights Stuff** Congratulations to @sayantani.bsky.social on your new book deal for DAUGHTER OF THE SUN, her first young adult fantasy novel which is scheduled for release in winter of 2028. Huzzah!!

**Happy Book Birthday and Welcome to the World** GABBY TORRES KNOWS WHAT YOU DID is here! It's the third book in @angeladominguez.bsky.social's delightful and must-have graphic novel series from Macmillan. Congrats, Angela! us.macmillan.com/series/gabby...

**The Second Life of Snap** This year, THE SECOND LIFE OF SNAP by two-time Newbery Medalist @erinentrada.bsky.social is the Middle Grade Choice for the Global Read Aloud! Learn all about an incredible virtual author visit opportunity from Erin here: theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/the-second...

The Second Life of Snap and The Global Read Aloud

An Extra Special Program from Erin Entrada Kelly

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**Why Preordering Books Matter** Many authors repeatedly encourage readers to preorder their upcoming releases. Why? Because preorders really make a difference. Using our upcoming upper middle grade novel TOO BIG TO SAY as the example, I explain how. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/why-preord...

Why Preorders Matter

(Or Why I Need You to Preorder a Copy of TOO BIG TO SAY)

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Congratulations!

The Author Village@theauthorvillage.bsky.social · 2w ago

**Introducing -- The Author Village Voice** Today, we are nine! The Author Village began on this day back in 2017. Amazing! We’re launching our own Substack today! I hope you’ll check it out, help spread the word, and consider subscribing. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/introducin...

"It's simply a masterpiece." ⭐️ Starred Review from @slj.com Congrats to @mexikidstories.bsky.social! From the Newbery Honor-winning creator of the graphic novel MEXIKID, comes the much-anticipated and extraordinary graphic memoir companion, MEXIKID DREAMS from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social.

**New Picture Book Alert -- WHAT DO PEOPLE DO AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM?** Congratulations to @maggietokudahall.bsky.social and Qin Leng on the release of their beautiful non-fiction picture book from Chronicle Books. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!

Out tomorrow but if you'd like it signed you can order here! mrsdalloways.com/book/9781452...

What Do People Do at the Science Museum?

A fun, vibrantly illustrated behind-the-scenes tour of the inner workings of a natural history museum and all the incredible people who work there! Welcome to the Science and Natural History Museum! H...

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency@andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 2w ago

💫 WHAT DO PEOPLE DO AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM—a fun, vibrant behind-the-scenes tour of a natural history museum—has received a Publishers Weekly starred review! Read the review here. Congratulations, Maggie Tokuda Hall and Qin Leng! This amazing book is out on Sept 1 and available for pre-order now!

**Introducing -- The Author Village Voice** Today, we are nine! The Author Village began on this day back in 2017. Amazing! We’re launching our own Substack today! I hope you’ll check it out, help spread the word, and consider subscribing. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/introducin...

**A New David Bowie Picture Book** Big congratulations to Caldecott Medal-winner @cordellmatthew.bsky.social on the release of his new non-fiction picture book, STARMAN: THE COSMIC VOYAGE OF DAVID BOWIE. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727084...

**Introducing -- The Author Village Voice** Today, we are nine! The Author Village began on this day back in 2017. Amazing! We’re launching our own Substack today! I hope you’ll check it out, help spread the word, and consider subscribing. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/introducin...

TFW your new book gets an amazing blurb from one of your favorite authors…

Dear teachers, if you plan to read THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN with your class, this Educators’ Guide may be helpful! It's free on my website. Thank you for sharing my books with your readers. buff.ly/wwHW7L8 @randomhousekids.bsky.social

earnest request: if you have kids in your life ages 3-8 whose interest in STEM you'd like to encourage, by all means please consider preordering WHAT DO PEOPLE DO AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM. if you preorder by Monday I'll sign it for 'em. mrsdalloways.com/book/9781452...

What Do People Do at the Science Museum?

A fun, vibrantly illustrated behind-the-scenes tour of the inner workings of a natural history museum and all the incredible people who work there! Welcome to the Science and Natural History Museum! H...

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We're starting something new shortly! We're excited!

We're starting something new shortly! We're excited!

✨Out in one month!✨ It has been a blast writing the Dogtown series with @kaaauthor.bsky.social. I can't wait to share I AM A GOOD DOG with you all on September 22! 🐶 buff.ly/VnEbKxI #BookSky @mackidssl.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

Woo hoo and OOF!!! Lookit, it's The Misfits - A Sea Monster Conundrum with a softer lighter cover aka paperback!!! @randomhousekids @dsantat #Misfits #KidLit #Seamonster #Books #Reading

Hey, the paperback edition of Oliver book #2 is out today! Grab a copy (or two) for your favorite kid! GreatBigUniverse.net

My first narrative nonfiction for middle grade audience hits the stores on September 8! It’s an exciting adventure story about a community that comes together to save abandoned rabbits, perfect for anyone who loves animals.

**Book Birthday Alert** Congratulations to @padmatv.bsky.social and Nicole Wong on the release of their beautiful new picture book, FARAWAY FAMILY. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739842...

What a Book Birthday!! One of the most highly anticipated picture books of the year is finally here. Congratulations to @audrey-vernick.bsky.social, Liz Garton Scanlon, and Daniel Miyares on the release of HOMESICK. FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Starred Reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, BCCB, PW, and BookPage. Huzzah!

**Felix Powell is back!!** Congratulations to @erinentrada.bsky.social on the release of FELIX POWELL: BOY SQUIRREL, the second book in her delightful young middle grade series. Perfect for readers who enjoy Beverly Cleary, Judy Blume, Meg Medina, Megan McDonald, and for kids who love animals!

**New Book for Teens Alert -- WAYFARERS** Congratulations to @jeffzentner.bsky.social and Brittany Cavallaro on the release of their road trip romance novel in verse for young adults, WAYFARERS. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world! www.harpercollins.com/products/way...

**New Teen Novel Alert -- NEST OF TONGUES** A new novel for young adults by @randyribay.bsky.social! Congratulations on the release of NEST ON TONGUES from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social . Happy book birthday and welcome to the world! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775289...

**New Book Alert** Tiffany D. Jackson has a new middle grade novel, GHOST IN THE NIGHT. It's her highly anticipated follow-up to her Edgar Award-winning, instant middle grade bestseller, BLOOD IN THE WATER. Happy book birthday and welcome to the world!! shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecomm...