Ready for a spooky middle-grade adventure full of monsters, mystery, and plenty of fun? Don't miss TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, out this week from Jenny Howard! bit.ly/4eEbwxE
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✨ COVER REVEAL ✨ We’re so excited to share VIOLA DAVIS and LAVAILLE LAVETTE are coming out with a middle-grade book called GIRL, I THINK MY GRANDMA’S A SPY next year! Check out the cover reveal on People.com!!
If you love stories where classic fairy tales take an unexpected turn . . . WOLF'S BELLY has everything you need in a graphic novelwith twisted fairy tales, found family, hidden magical worlds, dangerous quests, and unforgettable friendships This isn't the Little Red Riding Hood story you remember
You are strong, baby. A force of nature, an embodiment of the aloha spirit. Just like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, you have an incredible strength inside you! This inspiring book celebrates his amazing journey, showing even the littlest fans that they too can dream big and stay true to themselves. 🌴
🐻✨ Happy Birthday to the one and only, Eric Carle! Today, we’re celebrating the legendary Eric Carle and how his stories taught us how to read, how to love animals, and how to see the beauty in the everyday. 🎨❤️ What is your favorite Eric Carle book? 👇
Summer time means summer storms!! Check out the perfect graphic novel series for kids to get cozy with any time of year 🌦️ InvestiGators: Weather or Not is the latest volume in the bestselling series, get yours now! investigatorsbooks.com/book/investi...
Whether you love going on extreme outdoor adventures or just like reading about them from the comfort of your lounge chair, you won't want to miss FINISH LINES by Sarah Broyles (@sarahbroyles.bsky.social) and Hanna Schroy (@hannaschroy.com)--out now!
📚 @mackidsbooks.bsky.social's publicity team just revealed some of their most-anticipated middle grade books of 2026 — and the list does NOT disappoint. 10 books, zero duds. Your kid's next favorite is on this list: www.thechildrensbookreview.com/best-middle-... #mglit
Best Middle Grade Books of 2026 (So Far): Selected by Macmillan’s Publicity Team
If you're building your 2026 middle grade TBR—or stocking classroom and library shelves—Macmillan's publicity team has you covered.
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Fans of Barbara O'Connor and Kate DiCamillo will love THE EDGE OF FOREVER! Check out this classic summer story full of life-changing friendship, family secrets, adventure and healing--on sale this week! bit.ly/4tyIPqV
It's our favorite time of year! Children's Book Week runs from 5/4-5/10. Click the link in our bio for more resources and inspiration for how to celebrate! everychildareader.net/cbw/celebrat...
“Watch your back, man…your PETS are not what they seem…” Do humanity a favor and listen to Bob the Axolotl!! Bob also says preorder GAME OF PETS, the electric new series from Aaron Blabey, right NOW at the link our bio!
Calling all Cleo Wade fans! Check out the gorgeous new keepsake edition of What the Road Said. This New York Times-bestselling picture book features stunning illustrations by Lucie de Moyencourt and encourages us to lead with kindness and curiosity.
Discover this stunning special keepsake edition of What the Road Said, the New York Times-bestselling picture book from bestselling poet and activist @cleowade--a perfect gift for graduation or any of life's big moments.
Bisous d'Escargot 😘 You can join in on this new bedtime readaloud with the world’s cutest French snail in GOOD NIGHT, ESCARGOT by Dashka Slater. In stores now! 🐌
We can’t get enough of the adorable aquatic protagonist in Katherine Applegate’s ODDER. The new paperback edition hits stores on 4/28! #odder #odderbook #katherineapplegate
To all our LA residents attending the LA Festival of Books this weekend 🗣️ Come say hi at the MacKids booth (#713) for games, free items, and more! ☀️
A Fish-boy is basically a reverse Mermaid‼️ In case you didn't know, now you do. Though you can find out more in SASHIMI, which comes out TOMORROW!!! The wait is nearly over for Dan Santat's hilarious new graphic novel series. Learn more and order your copy now. Available wherever books are sold!
Calling all Christian Robinson fans, because the DAD preorder campaign is officially here! 🦍✨ bit.ly/4s9VdMw
Calling all Leigh Bardugo and Liz Climo fans! Leigh and Liz will be hitting the road this June to celebrate the release of BETTER PETS, their adorable new picture book collaboration. Some events may even have special animal guests!
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Featuring Leigh Bardugo, Liz Climo, and some of the best pets around!
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It's officially SASHIMI month!!! The first book in Dan Santat's hilarious new graphic novel series hits shelves on 4/14/26. Make sure you've got your copy preordered. SASHIMI is about to make a BIG splash!!
Being a middle-schooler is hard enough without dealing with chronic acne, but luckily, Christina Wyman's BREAKOUT is here to help us learn to feel confident in our skin no matter what. Check out this funny and heartfelt coming-of-age novel at your favorite story or library today! bit.ly/3N2Sru1
Hold the phone – we’ve got a preorder sweepstakes for BETTER PETS, the picture book collab by Leigh Bardugo and @lizclimo.bsky.social! Preorder by 4/30/26 & submit your receipt at the link below to be entered for a chance to win video or phone call with Leigh Bardugo 🐶🐱 : bit.ly/betterpetspr...
It’s a big day for little readers! 🥳 Today we’re welcoming: 🌸 Thank You, Mom – A beautiful tribute to moms featuring Eric Carle’s signature art. 🧸 How a Bear Became a Book – A gorgeous look at the 100-year legacy of Winnie-the-Pooh. 🎨 Inbetweens – A must-read for the 10-14 crew!
🌎 Introduce children to the alphabet & the wonders of Earth with this interactive spinning-globe-cover board book, designed to delight and educate young minds! 🌎
Today is National Science Appreciation Day! Celebrate with the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner, ALBERTO SALAS PLAYS PAKA PAKA CON LA PAPA by @safajarwrites.bsky.social & @juanamartinezn.bsky.social , about Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas 🥔 tinyurl.com/3rxpkfx4 #science #edusky
"It's such small things we can do. I wish it were more." "Little termites taking tiny bites can bring down a cathedral." 🐎🐎🐎 @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social #BookSky
Meet Sashimi! A hilarious new graphic novel series by @dansantat.bsky.social!
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Looking for a middle grade read with strong girl power, rich historical detail, and a heroine who grows into her strength? 📖 The Queen’s Granddaughter by @dianezahler1 delivers: • sister rivalries • an unexpected heir • a royal road trip • and a reluctant princess finding her voice