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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing

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We are the MacKids School & Library marketing team! Follow us for news about books for kids & teens and resources for teachers & librarians! https://www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 3h ago

TUCK EVERLASTING: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL☀️🌲by Natalie Babbitt, illustrated by K. Woodman-Maynard takes place the first week of August! Start the month off right by reading this vibrant edition of a spellbinding children’s classic about friendship and growing up. tinyurl.com/4kvepjhr #Kidlit #booksky

The cover of Tuck Everlasting The Graphic Novel: A watercolor image of an orange sunset over a cabin house by a pond in the woods.

The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 5h ago

#Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek DIAMOND FEVER!: A TRUE CRIME STORY IN THE WILD WEST by Steve Sheinkin; illus. by Jon Chad (Roaring Brook/ @mackidsbooks.bsky.social ), which our reviewer called a "rollicking true crime narrative" www.hbook.com/story/review...

tohdraws @daryltoh.bsky.social · 12h ago

10 year old me would never thought he would one day draw a comic about lost planes and ships and about the Bermuda Triangle. But here it is! 🥰

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing@mackidssl.bsky.social · yesterday

Love learning about mysterious historical events? You’re in luck! ARCHIVES OF THE UNEXPLAINED: LOST SKIES AND SEAS 🚢🛩️by Steve Foxe and illustrated by @daryltoh.bsky.social is on sale today! tinyurl.com/bdzc8mz9 #newbook #Kidlit

Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 24h ago

Teachers rarely hear from parents who support intellectual freedom. A kind, respectful message reminds them they have allies in the community. A simple email can go a long way. #FreedomToRead #RightToRead #SupportTeachers #Libraries #Education

back to school. connect with teachers about the freedom to read. sending a polite message.

sample email: I appreciate the work you do for our students. I also want you to know that access to diverse books and the freedom to read are important to my family. Thank you for fostering a classroom where students can explore ideas, build empathy, and develop critical thinking skills.

Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · yesterday

Re-sharing this banned books resource center from my publishers at @mackidsbooks.bsky.social and the rest of the Macmillan team. Scroll down for lots of ways you can get involved and protect our #FreedomToRead.

Banned Books and Challenged Books | Macmillan Publishers

Macmillan Publishers proudly stands with authors, librarians, teachers, booksellers, and fellow readers against book banning.

sites.macmillan.com

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · yesterday

Curious about anthropology? READING THE BONES 💀🦴by Marc Aronson and @evoexplorer.bsky.social is on sale now! This High-stakes adventure that recounts the groundbreaking discovery of Homo naledi has three starred reviews! 🌟🌟🌟 tinyurl.com/36tjcyw7 #newbook #edusky #Kidlit #booksky

A green background with bbrownish yellow, decaying bones along the top and right edges. The remaining space is occupied by the title: READING THE BONES in a red to yellow ombre and a space drop shadow.

Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 2d ago

Absolutely thrilled to share that I'm adapting my novel WISHTREE into a picture book, illustrated by the wonderful @charlessantoso.bsky.social. 🌳 Charles's work is so special. Publication scheduled for fall of '27! @mackidsbooks.bsky.social ❤️

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 2d ago

We’re excited about this month’s new picture books! VLAD IS MAD 🦇 by Su Moon: a grumpy vampire learns to manage his feelings YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS ⛰️ by Richard Ho: a Bob Ross biography I GUESS I'LL GO EAT WORMS 🪱 by Linda Liu: a fun take on the classic nursery rhyme! tinyurl.com/ytuf6664

The covers of August MacKids books against a red backdrop with teal, yellow, and green firewords and the words "new releases" in the middle.

Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 4d ago

We also recommend the young readers' book, "Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree" by @jabariasimwriter.bsky.social and Katie McCabe via @mackidssl.bsky.social Roundtree was Sarah Keys Evans' lawyer & a lifelong attorney & minister for justice. ⬇️

Mighty Justice (Young Readers' Edition): The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree

Book — Non-fiction. By Katie McCabe and Jabari Asim. 2020. 208 pages. A young readers' adaptation of Mighty Justice: My Life in Civil Rights, the memoir of activist lawyer Dovey Johnson Roundtree.

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Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 5d ago

Looking for a way to ease into reading the classics? 🧐📚Check out these graphic novel adaptations of some of our favorite classic novels including A WRINKLE IN TIME by Madeleine L’Engle, TUCK EVERLASTING by Natalie Babbitt, and SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson. tinyurl.com/yuhv7446 #kidlit

On the left side is crumpled purple paper with a note that reads "Teacher's Guides Graphic Novel Classics." On the right is a crumpled white paper displaying the cover of the following graphic novels: A WRINKLE IN TIME, TUCK EVERLASTING, and SPEAK.

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 5d ago

From pre-reading questions to discussion topics, our Teacher’s Guide and Activity kit Roundup is the perfect resource for lesson planning. 🧑‍🏫We’ve gathered some books that are sure to get the conversation started in your classroom! 📚 tinyurl.com/9c6cnszb #BookSky #kidlit #edusky

A red banner reads "Teacher's Guides for Every Occasion" the covers of the following books are around the banner" ACCOUNTABLE, WHITE LIES, THE UNLIKLEY TALE OF CHASE AND FINNEGAN, SHOOK, HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK, DOUBLE CROSSED, THE LIONS RUN, SISTERS IN THE WIND, CHOOSING BRAVE, SPARK, ODDER, LEMON TREES, and BARTLEBY.

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 6d ago

Another book we're highlighting for Paperback Book Day is a 2025 title we're resurrecting this year as a paperback. THE RESURRECTIONIST 👩‍🔬💀 by @kathleea.bsky.social will be coming out in paperback 10/6. Click the link to learn more: tinyurl.com/4uk9pmna #booksky

The cover of THE RESURRECTIONIST: A victiorian woman wearing a blood splattered green dress, a floppy hat, and a skull mask holds a knife. The tagline is "She killed her sister. Twice."

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 6d ago

"Surround yourself with people who will support you and your dreams and be willing to support them and their dreams, too.” 💞 Read our interview with @ktempestbradford.com and grab a copy of RUBY FINLEY VS. THE INTERSTELLAR INVASION for paperback book day! tinyurl.com/bdfwny4k #kidlit

The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 6d ago

REBECCA (Roaring Brook/ @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social ) by @katebeaton.bsky.social ; illus. by Sydney Smith will receive a starred review in the September/October 2026 #HornBookMagazine. Congratulations! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/septem...

The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 6d ago

MIND VS. MACHINE: THE CHESS MATCH THAT CHANGED THE WORLD (Roaring Brook/ @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social ) by Steve Sheinkin + Maurice Ashley; illus. by @thiendog.bsky.social will receive a ⭐ rev in the S/O26 #HornBookMagazine. Congrats! #HBMag #HBStars www.hbook.com/story/septem...

KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · last wk.

🐰 Heads Up! What happens when your jokes fall flat on the 1st day of school? Find out in UNFUNNY BUNNY by SNL's Kenan Thompson & illus. Tony Neal! Guaranteed to give you the giggles! 🤩 Watch Kenan read it 👉https://www.kidlit.tv/ReadOutLoudUNFUNNYBUNNY @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @mackidssl.bsky.social

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 6d ago

Adventure meets cutting-edge anthropology in READING THE BONES 💀 by Marc Aronson and @evoexplorer.bsky.social. This true account of the groundbreaking discovery of Homo naledi has received THREE starred reviews. READING THE BONES is available on 8/4! tinyurl.com/36tjcyw7 #kidlit #newbook

A graphic with a black and white composition notebook background. There is a purple banner on the left with three white stars on it. In the middle, there are the following review quotes:

"[An] enticing invitation to witness science in action. A big, multistranded discovery story. " —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"An exceptional nonfiction work that traces the finding of a new human relative, Homo naledi, and the discovery’s impact on contemporary society... Propulsive sequences... keep readers locked into the intense and exciting narrative." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Part anthropology lesson, part adventure story, and all enormous fun... An exhilarating anthropological adventure sure to inspire readers to do some (literal or metaphorical) digging of their own." —Booklist, starred review

Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social · 7d ago

SASHIMI AND THE FIELD TRIP OF DOOM is available for pre-order and if you act now you can get this limited edition Sashimi water bottle to let all the kids know you liked it BEFORE it was cool. NOTE: If I see you with the bottle I'll give you ANOTHER prize! DETAILS: read.macmillan.com/promo/mcpgsa...

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · last wk.

Nothing is classified about our teacher's guide for DOUBLE CROSSED 🕵️❌ by Rebecca E. F. Barone! Check out some discussion questions for before, during, and after reading to promote a group discussion about this nonfiction title about WWII double-agent spies. tinyurl.com/5n6s2t6f #edusky

A steel blue baground with a torn piece of paper on the right side. The left says, "Double Crossed Teacher's Guide." The right displays the cover of DOUBLE CROSSED: planes, smoke, tanks and soldiers take up the background while four faces obscured in shadow are in the foreground. The tagline is, "The WWII spies who saved D-Day."

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · last wk.

Happy National Soccer Day! ⚽ The world cup may be over but you can still indulge in your love of soccer with our catalog of soccer books! Check out our soccer book roundup: tinyurl.com/2t38ajnm #BookSky #kidlit #nationalsoccerday

A purple grid background with a note on the left that reads "Pitch Perfect Soccer Books!" The covers of the following books are on the right: MY FIRST SOCCER BOOK, THE MYSTERY OF THE STOLEN WORLD CUP, MIA AND FRIENDS, THE WOLFPACK WAY, YOU DON'T HAVE A SHOT, and EPIC ATHLETES: LIONEL MESSI

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · last wk.

In a starred review, @slj.com calls THE BIG BOOK OF USELESS HISTORY KNOWLEDGE illustrated by Kay Wolfersperger, Liz Kay, and Lauren Radley “a perfect addition to browsable nonfiction shelves that can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.” tinyurl.com/yacayemv #BookSky #kidlit #newbook

The cover of The Big Book of Useless History Knowledge: a red background, an egyptian in the top left corner popping out of a green tube around the U, A king in the top right corner, a dog peeing on a throne in the bottom left corner, and a mummy with a sarcophagus as a suitcase in one hand and a passport in the other in the bottom right corner

Napoleon Bonaparte sits in a carriage shooing bunnies away. His soldiers run around trying to Evade a plethora of bunnies in a green field.

On the left panel: William the Conqueror's remains splattered all over a church at his funeral. On the right panel: King Henry III walking around London with a pet Polar Bear

King Louis XIV's morning and night routines which included many servants helping him wake up, get dressed for the day, and get ready for bed.

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · last wk.

Celebrate Disability Pride Month with HAZEL’S BEST DAY by Adiba Nelson and illustrated by DeAnn Wiley!🎉 Come along to the disability pride parade and see how communities can evolve to be more accessible and safe for everyone. tinyurl.com/urbu8tsv #BookSky #kidlit #disibilitypridemonth

A teal grid graphic with a sticky note on the left and book covers on the right. The sticky note reads "Celebrate Disability Pride Month" in black and teal text. The books displayed are Hazel's Best Day, Exposures, Shook, We Could be Anyone, Realmsweep, Where There Be Spies, and Queen of Faces.

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · last wk.

There are lots of thrilling YA releases this month! 🩰CORPSE DE BALLET by Megan Kearney: a ballet-centered dark academia 🪦TAKE IT TO YOUR GRAVE by Louangie Bou-Montes: a queer horror-romance 📣TOO PERFECT TO DIE by Juliana Goodman: A cheerleader murder mystery tinyurl.com/bdz7znem #newbooks

The covers of July MacKids books against a purple backdrop with blue, yellow, and green firewords and the words "new releases" in the middle.

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 2w ago

As critic and journalist Ron Charles writes, the book banning legislation under consideration in Congress is dangerous and fundamentally flawed. More: https://roncharles.substack.com/p/the-book-banning-bill-that-wont-die Tell the Senate to reject censorship: https://action.ala.org/campaign/S4925/

The Book Banning Bill That Won’t Die

What looked like political theater is becoming a genuine threat to the freedom to read.

roncharles.substack.com

John S. Mead @evoexplorer.bsky.social · 2w ago

With 10 days left till publication, I am thrilled to see "Reading The Bones" as the #1 new release in our category on Amazon! A million thanks to all our supporters! @mackidssl.bsky.social @fsgbooks.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #homonaledi #middlegrades #nonfiction #newrealease

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 2w ago

Happy 10th birthday to SCHOOL'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL by Adam Rex! 🏫📔✏️Everyone gets a little nervous sometimes. This picture book helps kids get through their first day jitters. Read about illustrator Christian Robinson’s process of making this classic: tinyurl.com/4u5nsnza #kidlit

A blue background with the cover of SCHOOL'S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL on the left and a picture of Christian Robinson on the right. The words "Illustrator Spotlight" are above the picture.

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 2w ago

Looking to boost your lesson plans with some engaging books? 📚Look no further than our Teacher’s Guide and Activity Kit Roundup 🧑‍🏫🍎 to find reads your students will love along with discussion topics, questions, and activities! tinyurl.com/9c6cnszb #BookSky #kidlit #edusky

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 2w ago

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

A graphic with a black and white composition notebook background. There is a green banner on the left with four white stars on it. In the middle, there are the following review qoutes: "Robinson outdoes himself... For all its simplicity, this colorful book is laden with meaning, depicting fathers as vulnerable, imperfect, gentle, and empathetic—in a word, deeply human. A powerful affirmation for all dads—the good, the flawed, and those doing the best they can." —Kirkus, starred review, "Dedicated to 'caregivers who give what they never got,' Robinson’s animal-centric ode to fathers moves with a realistically nuanced portrayal of parents as people." —Publishers Weekly, starred review, "Fathers of all stripes, feathers, and species take center stage in this captivatingly illustrated, quietly complex picture book. This is a tender, accessible tribute that feels inclusive of the myriad ways dads show up in their children’s lives." —Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review, "Dad--gentle, reflective, and accessible--affirms that fatherhood can take many forms.” —Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

Kyle Lukoff @kylelukoff.bsky.social · 2w ago

Okay I LOVE this Kirkus review for my new book THE VICIOUS CYCLE!! They really and truly got what I was trying to do. www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

THE VICIOUS CYCLE | Kirkus Reviews

The ruts we work ourselves into take a literal turn in this cyclical tale set against the backdrop of a summer fair.

kirkusreviews.com

Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social · 2w ago

DO YOU KNOW THE DARK 🔍🌃🌛by Roz MacLean explores the beauty after dark and all of the discoveries that can be made when the sun goes down. Download our activity kit for fun coloring sheets, crafts, and a word search! tinyurl.com/mtshax8e #edusky

A graphic with a torn crumpled blue paper background on the left side that reads, "Activity Kit DO YOU KNOW THE DARK?" The cover of DO YOU KNOW THE DARK?is on the right side. The cover features a child holding a lantern in the night. There are trees and animals including a bright green moth, an owl, and a racoon.