Happy Book Birthday to Starring Steven Spielberg: The Making of a Young Filmmaker (Christy Ottaviano Books) by Gene Barretta, illustrated by Craig Orback.

Alphabedtime (Nancy Paulsen Books) by Susanna Leonard Hill, illustrated by Betsy Snyder, is coming out October 25 and is already getting praise.

It is an Amazon editors’ Best Pick for picture books age 3-5,

Kirkus calls the book “A playful approach to teaching kids the alphabet“,

And it is on the Children’s Book Council list of books “Hot off the Press” for October.

Follow Betsy on Instragram to learn more and see some fun sneak previews.

Congratulations, Betsy!

Pre-order the book here

Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe in Asheville, North Carolina will be hosting a book launch for Tiny Spoon vs. Little Fork (Astra/Hippo Park) by Constance Lombardo, illustrated by Dan & Jason.

Praise for Tiny Spoon vs. Little Fork:

“Will have your kiddos laughing hysterically.” — We Are Teachers

“Cutlery vies for a baby’s love in one of the sillier offerings of the list (and I mean that as a compliment).” — Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, School Library Journal

This is a hybrid event, meaning there is an option to attend virtually or in person. Registration is required.

To learn more about the event, go here

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Charnelle Pinkney Barlow and Shadra Strickland are among the artists featured in an exhibition at the Katonah Museum of Art titled A Sense of Community: Celebrating Jerry Pinkney’s Legacy.

This exhibition brings together all these myriad voices to honor a creator who touched so many folks, not only with his artwork but also with his warm gentle personality and smile that would melt away any professional tension. With his passing, one phrase has been repeated in remembering him: “He was a really kind person.”

The exhibition will run from October 8, 2022 through January 22, 2023.

Learn more here

Shelf Awareness has given a starred review to Killer Underwear Invasion!  How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories (Chronicle Books) by Elise Gravel. The review says “Gravel’s wacky, yet easily recognizable examples…are entertaining while still delivering a vital message for readers of any age. Killer Underwear Invasion! is a powerful resource to have in the never-ending battle against disinformation.”

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Stella and the Missing Tooth (Denene Millner Books) by Clothilde Ewing, illustrated by Lynn Gaines, is now available for pre-order! In this effervescent companion to the picture book Stella Keeps the Sun Up, Stella goes on the hunt to figure out who’s behind her friend’s missing tooth. The book will be published in March 2023.

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The Most Magnificent Idea (Kids Can Press) by Ashley Spires, has been selected as a Junior Library Guild pick.

The book is the long-awaited sequel to the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing!, and came out earlier this month.

Congratulations Ashley!

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Standing in the Need of a Prayer (Crown) by Carol Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Frank Morrison, a stunning and deeply moving picture book based on the popular spiritual, has received 4 starred reviews so far!

★ “An evocative use of prayer as old-school protest with a history lesson that is as lilting as a ballad”—School Library Journal, starred review

★”Gorgeous and enlightening.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “A richly illustrated, informative picture book that will leave readers humming and spark a desire to learn more.” —The Horn Book, starred review

★ “Truly elegant.”—Booklist, starred review

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Mary Had a Little Plan (Union Square & Co.) by Tammi Sauer, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton is an Amazon Pick of the Month in books for ages 3 to 5.

See all of the picks here

Black Gold (HarperCollins) by Laura Obuobi, illustrated by London Ladd, has received another glowing review- this time from BookList. The review calls the book “wondrously illustrated” and says “The illustrations can only be described as magical, blending elements of fantasy with nature and star scapes. Ladd creates unique layered effects through his combination of acrylic paint, cut paper, and tissue paper, and the deep purples and blues sparkle with flecks of gold-shining light.” Congratulations, London!

The book is on sale October 11. Pre-order here.