🎊 Happy May 1st! I'm giving away 3 hardcover copies of the new Marya Khan book!! Follow me, like and repost for a chance to win. USA only, ends Friday.

Happy Right to Read Day! Illinois' Readers Choice programs are student-centered and help create lifelong readers. AISLEd

We have released a joint statement with AISLEd on the Illinois Readers’ Choice Awards. These awards are student-centered, celebrating student voice & choice. It is considered a best practice for schools & libraries to participate in these programs. bit.ly/ILRCAstatement

Just got an exciting delivery - and so did Ruta Sepetys Updates Penguin Kids Penguin Young Readers School & Library

While in Stockholm over spring break, we found the model of Venus at KTH Royal Institute of Technology! #SwedishSolarSystem

Stockholm Public Library is absolutely incredible!!

Helping a student pick out a book this morning in my middle school library…

Me: “What are your favorite genres to read?”

Student: “Kelly Yang books.”
Kelly Yang

We had a great time at Anderson's Bookshops with Adam Gidwitz, who is such a fascinating storyteller!! Our family can't wait to start reading MAX IN THE HOUSE OF SPIES.

Announcing the 2024 WINNER of the Caudill Award!!

I’m giving away a copy of Barbara Dee’s UNSTUCK. To enter the giveaway: follow me and like/retweet this tweet. Bonus entry: tag a friend who you think might want this book, too.

I’ve added this book to my list of AWESOME 2024 books.

mrcolbysharp.com/2024

📣 It's still book birthday week, so let's do another giveaway of The Partition Project! Follow me, like and repost for a chance to win. USA only. Ends Saturday 🎉

Fellow librarians, what’s the strangest thing you’ve found inside a book?? Today in my elementary school library, we found a sealed ziploc bag with a tooth inside, stuck between the pages of National Geographic.

Thank you Glenview Public Library for hosting Kazu Kibuishi this afternoon! Our family had the best time meeting one of our favorite authors!! Kazu Kibuishi

So excited for this one, by the author of A HIGH FIVE FOR GLENN BURKE!

EDUCATORS and LIBRARIANS! These Middle Grade and Young Adult novels and graphic novels need a new home. Want them? To enter to win them: follow me and like/retweet this tweet. Bonus entry: tag a pal who you think might want these books, too!

We were about $6,999,999 short on funding for a Super Bowl ad with this same message, but maybe if everyone shares it, we will reach the same number of people?

#GowerWest had a wonderful visit from children's book illustrator Jacqueline Alcántara!! She gave an excellent presentation about her artistic process and the power of storytelling through art... plus the kids got to draw with her at the end!! Such a fun day. jacqueline alcantara 🎨

It's been an exciting week with the 2025 list announced on Monday! 🤩

But don't forget, voting is currently underway for the 2024 #CaudillAward , AND nominations are open for the 2026 list!! Nominate your students' favorite books today! 📚 rebeccacaudill.org