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🚫📚 THIS BOOK ISN’T BANNED

But far too many books have been. It Started with a Book Ban reminds us why access to stories and the freedom to read them matters.

This Banned Books Week, we’re celebrating all books that spark questions and start conversations. Celebrating the right to read stories that challenge, inspire, and connect us!

#bannedbooks #bannedbooksweek #freedomtoread by @albertwhitman

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7 days ago

🎉📚 HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY 🎂
Today, October 8, is PUB DAY for No Ifs, Ands, or Butts 🎉

It’s tough to tell a nice, polite story when the characters simply WON’T cooperate. And when there’s wordplay on every page *and butts on most of the pages* you know you’re in for a seriously good time.

Get ready for laughs and maybe even a moment when you find yourself saying… “Oh, BUTT COME ON!” 😂

Here’s to one wonderfully cheeky book! 🎉📚

🎂 Happy Book Birthday 🎂
🖋️ Written by @womeganwo
🎨 Illustrated by @janelle_wahren_illustration
📅 October 8, 2026
No ifs. No ands. No… well, you know. 😉 by @albertwhitman

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8 days ago

🎉🎻 ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Mariachi Is for Me! 🎻🎉 written by @sheilafernley and illustrated by @crod210

Today is pub day for this inspiring story about Rosa, a young Huichol girl who dreams of joining her papá’s mariachi band and proving that mariachi is indeed for me!

Inspired by the real-life Rosa Quiriño, the first recorded female mariachi - this story celebrates the determination and courage it takes to pursue our dreams.

Happy book birthday to Mariachi Is for Me! May Rosa’s music inspire young readers to follow their dreams and find their own place in the world. ❤️🎶

Teacher guide with Common Core Standards - Pre-K through 3rd grade - available on our website.

¡Viva el mariachi!

#picturebooks #bookbirthday #kidlit by @albertwhitman

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We’re excited to celebrate this honor!

Freedom at Dawn: Robert Smalls’s Voyage Out of Slavery has been named an Honor Book by the International Literacy Association @ilatoday 🏆📚

This picture book tells the remarkable true story of Robert Smalls, whose daring actions helped shape American history.

Congratulations to @leahschanke @obohdraws on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

#nonfictionpicturebook #picturebooks #robertsmalls by @albertwhitman

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3 months ago

Celebrating this important book, After: A Survivor’s Story by @halleeadelman as a recipient of a Bank Street Children’s Book Award in Fiction, Contemporary Issues.

“A young survivor of a horrible event finds a safe place to process what happened and companionship with another survivor.”

Thank you to Bank Street College of Education for recognizing a story that highlights the power of healing, connection, and finding hope after trauma. 💙📚 by @albertwhitman

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4 months ago

Happy birthday Happy Birthday, America! Today we celebrate the book birthday of a book that celebrates the birthday of America - say that ten times fast!

We’re thrilled to share with you this heartwarming Fourth of July story written by Roxanne Troup and illustrated by @jenniferdoehringbooks 🇺🇸✨

On a hot summer day, a family heads to the local park, where the whole town has gathered for games, music, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks display. But beneath the fun and festivities is a celebration of something even bigger: the freedom and history that inspired the founding of the United States 250 years ago.

A joyful, patriotic read perfect for summer storytimes and families celebrating together. 🎆

#usa #bookbirthday #america #picturebook by @albertwhitman

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5 months ago

🌎 Earth Day Movement

From restoring our shores to planting the seeds of change, every action can make a difference. Every voice has power. Every story sparks inspiration.

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating with these stories of connection. Stories that remind us the planet gives more when we give back.

🏖️The Big Beach Cleanup by @picturebookrecommendations
💫If I Were a Park Ranger by @author_catherine_stier
🐊A Voice for the Everglades: Marjory Stoneman Douglas by Vicki Conrad
🌻Carried on the Wind: It Starts with a Seed by @sheri_mabry
🐒Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist by @martamagellan
🌱Grace Lee Boggs Gardens of Hope by @songjudaemicke
🐦‍⬛A Garden to Save the Birds by @wendymc
🐟School of Fish by @boonewrites
🪏In the Garden with Dr. Carver by Susan Grigsby
🌍The Earth Gives More by @suefliess

Which story will inspire your next step? 🌿
#earthday #protectourplanet #sustainability #climateaction #naturelovers by @albertwhitman

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6 months ago

We are delighted to share that Octopus Acrobatics is the winner of the 2025–2026 Orange Blossom Nonfiction Award 🍊

This award celebrates nonfiction K-5 titles selected by a committee of librarians across Florida. Being included on this list is a wonderful acknowledgment the power nonfiction has to engage young minds.

Congratulations @suefliess and @garethlucasart - you’re certainly a winning combination. 🥇

Thank you FAME and the librarians who read, discussed, and championed our book, we are grateful for the recognition. by @albertwhitman

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6 months ago

Happy Book Birthday to How Not to Lose a Million Dollars by @sheila_bair_books 🎉

Navigating money can feel overwhelming especially when you’re just starting out. In this smart, accessible guide, Sheila Bair breaks down the essentials young readers need to understand today’s financial world, from saving and student loans to long-term planning and building wealth.

Packed with practical advice (and plenty of what not to do), this is a must-read for anyone looking to take control of their financial future early. 💡💰

Here’s to making informed choices and building a stronger financial foundation!

#financialgoals #finance #bookbirthday #pubdate by @albertwhitman

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6 months ago

Happy pub day to the fifth installment in the Abby in Orbit series by @andreajloney GOING SUPERNOVA 🚀✨

In this out-of-this-world adventure, Abby accidentally goes viral on GalaxyGram and suddenly, follower counts, content drops, and intergalactic fame take center stage. As her popularity skyrockets, so does the pressure, leaving Abby to wonder what she might be losing along the way.

When the galaxy’s biggest influencer, Moxie on Mars, offers a high stakes collab, Abby faces her biggest question yet: is the spotlight worth it, or is it time to find her way back to what really matters?

A wonderful chapter book that navigates friendships and the pull of social media, this latest Abby in Orbit story is full of humor, heart, and cosmic-level stakes.

#pubday #bookbirthday #stemforkids #outerspace #chapterbooks by @albertwhitman

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6 months ago

Happy book birthday to It Started with a Book Ban! 🎉📚 written by @lindaravinlodding_author and illustrated by @aaroncushley

What begins as a normal library visit quickly turns upside down when Edwin discovers his favorite space books are gone! They have been banned for encouraging kids to dream too big. But it doesn’t stop there… one by one, more things begin to disappear, and the town grows quieter, duller, and less joyful. With heart and determination, Edwin and his friends remind us all just how important it is to protect the stories and ideas that help us grow.

Perfect for young readers, It Started with a Book Ban is a shining reminder that big change can start with brave kids…and a love of books.

#pubday #bookbirthday #bannedbooks #picbook by @albertwhitman

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6 months ago

A Teddy Bear for Emily — and President Roosevelt, Too has been recognized with a Christopher Award, honoring stories that “affirm the highest values of the human spirit.”

At its heart, Emily’s story is about compassion, connection, and most of all - the enduring power of kindness. We’re grateful to @thechristophersnyc for this recognition.

Congratulations to @nchurnin and @bethanyjaydeillustration for bringing Emily’s story to life with such care! 🧸💚

#christopheraward #childrensbooks #picturebook #booksthatmatter by @albertwhitman

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