New article on Bookstr! The creepy and frightening isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay! Check out these new releases that celebrate the cuter and cozier side of Halloween for little readers. Read the article here!
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Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Seven: The Forest of a Thousand Eyes by Frances Hardinge, illustrated by Emily Gravett
This illustrated middle grade novel introduces Feather, who lives in a community struggling for survival against their greatest foe: the surrounding malevolent Forest that threatens to swallow them whole. Yet after a fateful encounter with a stranger, Feather must brave the hostile wilds to recover a precious artifact for her people. This nature dystopia was … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Seven: The Forest of a Thousand Eyes by Frances Hardinge, illustrated by Emily Gravett
Book Birthdays: Notable New Releases for The Week (9/7)
Happy book birthday to these new releases from our pals at Prestel, Beach Lane Books, and Candlewick! 🥳 🎈 🎁 Featuring:🎂 WHEN I FEEL LONELY by Britta Teckentrup🎂 DINKY THE TINYSAUR by Maggie Edkins Willis🎂 THE TINKERERS by Caroline Carlson🎂 BUNNS RABBIT by Alan Barillaro🎂 THE VANISHING OF LAKE PEIGNEUR by Allan Wolf, illustrated by Jose … Continue reading Book Birthdays: Notable New Releases for The Week (9/7)
Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Six: This Little Monster by Dori Elys, illustrated by Kathryn Selbert
For the littlest Halloween fans, this delightful little board book is a sweet treat. A play on “This Little Piggy,” readers join a community of monsters, ghouls, and spooky sorts as they prepare for a Halloween celebration. In the artwork, a shy little ghost peers from the shadows, hoping for an invitation. Adorable seasonal fun … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day Six: This Little Monster by Dori Elys, illustrated by Kathryn Selbert
For the Good of the Children: Revealing the Lies of Book Banning Movements
New article on Bookstr! Book-banning “pressure groups” and political movements claim that their actions benefit childhood development, but numerous studies have shown the opposite to be true. Check it out here.
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