We’ve watched in alarm as diverse titles are banned—but we're going to fight back. And you can help! Today we are proud to announce our new Books Save Lives initiative & winter fundraiser w/ support from @LBardugo, Angeline Boulley - #FIREKEEPERSDAUGHTER, 🐙 Susan Dennard (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈, @SieJames, & Tui Sutherland. 2/

I cannot WAIT for everyone to come spend a day at the ‘Shop! This story is truly something special and Keenan & Ken are a powerhouse team. You are not gonna want to miss this one!!

Another book with the remarkable Sharon is cause for celebration!! Especially when the story is as beautiful and important as this one. 🐚✨

✨THRILLED to announce this wonderful collaboration between Keenan Jones & our very own @kendaleyart !!! … This rollicking manuscript is about all the many things that a barbershop is/can be & how time spent in one can shape a person & a community. It… instagr.am/p/Cl4X-siv_sn/

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A sweet announcement: THE MOCHI MAKERS is available for preorder! This book was made with love, just like the Japanese rice cakes in the story. I hope you’ll enjoy my book and share with your loved ones! simonandschuster.com/books/The-Moch…

Sharon’s beautiful debut feels like the first bite into your favorite sweet treat and a cozy hug from a loved one all rolled into one, and you can preorder all those warm, fuzzy, wonderful feelings in book form now! 🩷💚💛

due to a recent fire, Yu & Me Books in Chinatown NY needs to remain closed for a year. if you’ve ever been to the store or one of their events, you know that the store is the heartbeat of Chinatown. please consider supporting their GoFundMe so they can stay afloat & rebuild:

Cover Reveal!! Sourgrass, a story of friendship, memories, and hope, will be out next spring (March 26, 2024)! Huge thanks to the brilliant artist Shahrzad Maydani for her stunning illustrations & Danielle Collins Allyn Johnston Tanusri Prasanna for bringing Sourgrass to life!

⭐️ So grateful for this incredible starred review. Thank you Kirkus Reviews! 🩷 kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/s…

This one is for the beach goers, sandcastle builders, nature lovers, science learners, & imagination users! If you’ve ever wondered where in the world all those tiny grains of sand might’ve come from, prepare to be amazed!

Happy to share the beautiful animated cover of SOURGRASS! It brought a smile to me instantly. A story about two best friends who, whether they’re right next door or far apart, find a way to keep their friendship alive. It will be out next month, March 26!

Thank you The Bright Agency and Agent Anne 🎨 for this lovely behind-the-scenes look at my book THE MOCHI MAKERS! 🥰💗🌸

Today is a very sweet day: THE MOCHI MAKERS is out now!! 🩷💚💛 Sharon’s debut is bursting with love in every detail on every single page. (And I’m bursting with joy that it’s out in the world.) If you need some love and mochi goodness in your life, this special book is for you!

Book Launch: THE MOCHI MAKERS @ Davis Cherry Blossom Festival: April 13-14, 2024 in Davis, CA. 🌸 Reading @ 2 PM on both days at the mochi-pounding event + book signing. #mochi #themochimakers #booklaunch @simonkids @beachlanebooks Danielle Collins @brightagencyus @annebrightart

In the hopeful and resonant picture book #Sourgrass by Hope Lim & Shahrzad Maydani, two girls navigate a long-distance friendship and realize that some friends are forever, even when they’re apart.

#Sourgrass, a hopeful and resonant picture book by Hope Lim & Shahrzad Maydani filled with soft, vibrant illustrations tells the story of two friends who find a way to keep their special friendship alive, no matter the distance.