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Book Lists & Behind-the-Scenes
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Sasquatch and Squirrel: An Interview with Author Chris Monroe
Have you ever had a rough start to a friendship? Strawberry the Sasquatch can relate. After years of being on her own, an extremely friendly squirrel named Nutty shows up. After a series of hilarious mishaps, Strawberry isn’t sure she and Nutty can get along. But thanks to some cloud watching, seed portraits, and stale marshmallows, the two find a way to be friends.
Read on for a Free Educator Resource >
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Get Ready for Shark Week!
Sharks have captivated our imaginations for centuries. These awe-inspiring creatures of the deep sea continue to be a subject of fascination and intrigue, and these shark books offer a range of perspectives and insights into their captivating world that will be perfect reading for Shark Week.
Deep Dive into These Remarkable Book Recommendations >
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What Is Juneteenth?
In this blog post, we’ll showcase the history of Juneteenth and how books have helped capture the struggles, triumphs, and the path to freedom. Featuring two titles that will explore themes like resilience, identity, and the fight for equality, all of which make Juneteenth a special occasion to highlight diverse voices, promote empathy, and deepen our understanding of African American history, culture and more.
Read on to See a Timeline of the Special Holiday as Well as Our Spring 2023 Titles >
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Lerner Is Coming to ALA
Get ready for an amazing weekend with Lerner at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. This year the conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois, from June 22nd to the 27th, and we hope to see all of you there. So stop by Lerner booth #3620 to talk with authors and illustrators, discover our latest titles, and grab free swag.
Read on to Find out More >
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Ready for Summer Reading?
Discover perfect picks for your library’s summer reading theme! Check out our booklists of titles related to both the CSLP and iRead summer reading programs.
Visit our summer reading landing page to get access to the book lists and more!
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Grab Your Digital Copy of The Knight of Little Import
Poor Charlie is a young knight who can’t find a single beast to slay. If only the town of Little Import weren’t so quiet. Hark! What is that? It’s Mr. Galette, and he has a problem in his bakery. Clever Charlie realizes at once that a monster is the culprit: the triple-tier hungerbeak! So begins an epic quest to capture monsters throughout town and find a safe place for them to live . . . in the world’s very first monster sanctuary!
Download on NetGalley >
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New Reviews and Accolades
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Duck, Death and the Tulip
In May it was voted the 26th greatest children’s book of all time by the BBC in the UK.
You can view the full list of all 100 greatest children’s books of all time – BBC Culture
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The Knight of Little Import
“Tongue-in-cheek and not at all of little import.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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Nature Is a Sculptor
“An impressive STEM read-aloud.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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Piece by Piece
“A small but feel-good historical anecdote.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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