Today is the last day of Banned Books Week, but we want to remind you that resources to protect the freedom to read are always available 📚 Book Resumes provide info to defend books from censorship: https://bit.ly/4mReT6L Additional resources here: https://bit.ly/4dsJeVW

What are you reading this weekend? 📚 We're loving MORE TROUBLE THAN IT'S WORTH, the companion to A GOOD KIND OF TROUBLE by Lisa Moore Ramée! If you love coming-of-age novels about girls in sports, social justice, and the trials of friendship, this one's for you 👟

CONGRATULATIONS TO ELIZABETH ACEVEDO! 🥳 Anger Is Only a Shadow won the 2026 Kirkus Prize in the Young Readers’ Literature category! 📚

What's your favorite romance trope? 💕 From a slow-burn Formula One romance to an enemies-to-lovers dystopian to plenty of cozy, snowy reads, we have something for everyone to fall in love this fall! 💘

October 4th-10th is Banned Books Week 📚 We encourage you to take this opportunity to celebrate books with your community, voice your concerns about censorship, and protect the freedom to read. ALA has provided free resources here to use throughout the week! https://bit.ly/4eCozwz

Tomorrow is the big day! Join School Library Journal, Jerry Craft, Jasmine Warga, Rita Williams-Garcia and many more amazing authors for a day of free bookish programming. https://bit.ly/4yFupb4

The wait is finally over... THE SIXTH FACTION is out today! 🥳 We're so excited for both new and returning fans of Veronica Roth to meet Tris and Four. THE SIXTH FACTION is a great book to discuss in your classroom or library 📚 Check our our guide here: https://bit.ly/4dYqvBH

The Global Read Aloud starts today 📚 We're so excited for you to meet Zuzu and Snap in THE SECOND LIFE OF SNAP by Erin Entrada Kelly, the middle grade selection for #GRA26! More information about the read aloud here: bit.ly/4jpeqJB

Picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels—there is a new book for everyone this fall! We've rounded up a couple great new titles that are perfect for celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth. Head to our blog for even more recommendations: bit.ly/4qLzlYK 📚

HarperStacks is officially on Instagram! 🥳 Come talk books with us @HarperStacks! 📚 #HarperStacks 🔗: bit.ly/4hW8o1y

Back-to-school time is perfect for building social-emotional learning skills in your students and readers. Here are some new picture books to help you easily incorporate SEL into your daily read-aloud routine! 🦊 More info here: bit.ly/4dIKlRi 📚

Literary legendary Lois Lowry has returned to the dystopian genre with BUILDING 903, a story about censorship, comfort, complicity, and the power of books to unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool: the imagination. Out today! 📚 Educator Guide: bit.ly/4hzykyX

Now available! UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN: DONADAGOHVI by Christine Hartman Derr & Morgan Thompson (Heartdrum) "celebrates the memory of beloved, departed family members and the power of language to link memory across time." @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social

Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with a good book! 📚 We've put together a comprehensive list of book recommendations for every age here: bit.ly/4qLzlYK

HOLLOWAY is officially on the longlist for the 2026 National Book Awards in the Young People’s Literature category! Join us in congratulating @elanakarnold.bsky.social! 🥳

Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month! 📚 We hope you take this time to further uplift the Latine voices in your libraries and classrooms. We've put together a guide with resources and book recommendations to help you #shakeupyourshelves: sthru.co/4gUDCWz

Today, National Book Award-winning author Elizabeth Acevedo makes a stunning return to young adult literature with ANGER IS ONLY A SHADOW! 📚 Have your students explore the intricacies of Lil's experiences with these discussion questions and activities: bit.ly/4cHDmYC

The Horn Book: “makes inventive use of the page as a visual medium. Her imagery evokes emotions and experiences ranging from isolation, helplessness, and loneliness to self-confidence, courage, and freedom.” @kauawrites.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #BookSky

Happy September, readers! Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th and we're celebrating with books for everyone 📚 Head to our blog for books by Latine creators and other resources you can use to #shakeupyourshelves this month: bit.ly/4qLzlYK ✨

Celebrate the new school year with Heartdrum middle grade books! #KidLit @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @byoungwrites.bsky.social

Join us tomorrow for SLJ's free #SLJTeenLive virtual event! Come celebrate the newest stories for teens and tweens with a full-day program of author panels, thoughtful conversations, and keynote talks promises inspiration and fun. 📖 Register here: bit.ly/45r39QA

We mourn the passing of our friend, beloved author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. His legacy lives on in his books and poems, as well as in the many people—including students, readers, and fellow writers—whose lives he touched. He will be dearly missed by all.

What are you reading this month? 📚 Need a suggestion? Try one of these exciting books from new authors! ✨ Squalo & Mage vs. the Rage of the Bakunawa ✨ An Expanse of Blue ✨ Their Will Undone

We know how much our readers love graphic novels! 📚 From a picture book written as a pantoum, to follow-ups in our favorite middle grade series, to emotional YA titles, we have something for everyone. Check out our upcoming graphic novels here: bit.ly/4bmaZyh 🍂

The school year is almost here! 🍎 If you're looking for a fun way to engage your teen readers, check out our latest book club guide! Featuring: ⭐ HOLLOWAY ⭐ MEDICINE WHEELS ⭐ MONSTER, MONARCH, MAIDEN (out 8/25) ⭐ SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS (out 8/11) 📚 bit.ly/4fWBoFw

Summer reading is no sweat with these hot new reads by talented new creators! 🌞 Check out these books, out now! ✨ Squalo & Mage vs. the Rage of the Bakunawa ✨ An Expanse of Blue ✨ Their Will Undone

Stars are shining on Heartdrum's 2026 releases! @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #KidLit #YALit #BookSky

2026 #Caldecott Medal Acceptance by Cátia Chien for FIREWORKS ( @clarionbooks.bsky.social / @harperkids.bsky.social ): "I wanted to capture that feeling of exuberance, expansion, and freedom" hubs.la/Q04nfT8r0 #alaac26 #HBMag #ALAYMA #ALA @wearealsc.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

2026 Caldecott Medal Acceptance by Cátia Chien

From the July/August 2026 issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Special Issue: ALA Awards.

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#HBOutoftheBox: Peek-a-boo! It's the complete July/August #HornBookMagazine Special Issue: #ALA Awards gatefold cover. Original art by #Caldecott medalist Cátia Chien ( @clarionbooks.bsky.social / @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social ): www.hbook.com/story/july-a... #HBMag #ALAAC26

July/August 2026 Horn Book Magazine cover surprise

Peek-a-boo! It's the complete July/AugustHorn Book Magazine Special Issue: ALA Awards gatefold cover. Art by Cátia Chien, gif by Josephine Marc-Anthony.

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★ “A gently magical tale of a Cherokee girl’s coming of age that tenderly handles very real issues; a strongly recommended debut for fiction collections.” —School Library Journal (starred) @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #KidLit #Heartdrum