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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/09/2026

Okay everyone. Here’s the YouTube interview with @jimmykimmel.com and @jamestalarico.bsky.social You know what to do. Watch it. Share it. Donate. Bury them. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I love the little snowflake creatures in these illustrations. Such a delightful snow book.

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Noah’s class is in a braiding craze. But he has nothing to braid. His teacher gives him some strips of cloth & it begins. All the students bring in cloth; they braid until they have enough for a rug. The illustrations are perfect for the story, with lots of colour, movement, & detail. #Kidlit 📚👍🏼

Children are braiding cloth on the cover of “The Story Rug” by Sophie Blackall, illustrated by Phoebe Wahl

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Some picture books are just downright dreamy. And this is one of them. Written by a poet, illustrated by an artist who understands the beauty of words. The book follows a child’s day, and poetically describes the joys they encounter. It is one to read again and again. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A child reflected in a puddle on the cover of “Head in the Clouds” by Joanne Schwartz, illustrated by Afsaneh Sanei

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Teachers, here’s your next poetry lesson. This story imagines how the poet Basho came to write his famous haiku, Old Pond. With flowing ink illustrations, and an excellent afterward , your curriculum is complete. It’s poetry perfection. #kidlit #haiku 📚👍🏼

A green pond holds a fish and a lotus flower, a man walks past. The cover of the picture book “A Pond, A Poet, and Three Pests” by Caroline Adderson, illustrated by Lauren Tamaki

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Aya is a young girl in northern China. Her grandfather is taking her to see bears in the forest. In story about the Oroqen people, we see loving relationships between family & the environment. Illustrated with lush nature,it is a peek into a way of life not often seen in picture books. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A sleeping bear on the cover of “Aya Has Never Seen A Bear” by Gerelchimeg Blackcrane, illustrated by Jiu’er

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Stephanie Campisi @stephcampisi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

If you don't have a library card, today is a great day to get one. Do it for Dolly. :)

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

James loves music, especially when his grandfather plays guitar. He wants to learn, too. Jack becomes a musician, but he always goes back to his roots, to see his grandfather. The illustrations are the perfect touch of folk-art inspired, and match the story’s tone. It’s a lovely book. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A boy holds a guitar, and is standing next to his grandfather on the cover of “The One About The Blackbird “ by Melanie Florence, illustrated by Matt James.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend and literacy champion Dolly Parton. Her Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father's inability to read or write, has put millions of books into children's hands and was considered by her to be among her greatest achievements.

An ALA READ poster featuring Dolly Parton holding copies of "The Little Engine that Could" and "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

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Library of Congress @librarycongress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️

Dolly Parton reads to children in the Library’s Great Hall in 2018. Photo by Shawn Miller.

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Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 13/08/2026

You can stop reading the Harry Potter books, watching the movies, playing the games, I promise you’ll be okay. There’s a whole big world out there with other books and stuff.

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Marsha (Spooky)🔐 @marsha.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I saw that Tim’s actually started that gross Harry Potter promotion so don’t forget to boycotts in support of trans rights.

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Pickle is very wise, dispensing life advice from a soft pillow. As Pickle begins to shrivel, their final wish is to be eaten by a dog. There’s a surprise, which I’m not telling you, because it is a good one. I love this book ever so much. Get this on your library shelves right now. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A watercolour pickle with eyes on the cover of “The Wise Pickle” by Sarah Howden, illustrated by Sabina Hahn

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What a delightful wordless book about snow. Snowflakes as Beekle-shaped marshmallow ghosties have a lot of fun in this lovely illustrated story. The snow falls on a city, and we see these little creatures and their antics through the night. It’s a beautiful addition to library shelves. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

Little fluffy ghost-like creatures fall from the sky as snow on the cover of “Snowfall” by Park Sun-jung

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Green Child wakes up, & enjoys the early spring, but then summer comes & gets hot, until the forest is in trouble. Green Child spreads the warning, getting through to the adults. A hopeful environmental story, with pretty illustrations that keep the dire message on the gentler side. #kidlit

A child with flowers for hair sits in a lush forest on the cover of “The Green Child” by Hollie Hughes, illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This could be a great storytime book, especially for a bright winter day. Listening and appreciation of nature are the themes in this snow tale from Japan. Kids will feel kinship with this child enjoying a crisp snow day. Manga-inspired illustrations bring the sounds of snow to life. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A child in a red coat playing in snow on the cover of “The Voice of the Snow” by Yuko Ohnari, illustrated by Koshiro Hata

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This won’t be a hard sell, especially for those “non-readers”. It’s funny, short chapters , a graphic novel, and a good story with loads of action. And it is going to be a series, so once your readers are hooked, they will love this fishboy. #kidlit #graphicnovel 📚👍🏼

A cartoon child with an orange face and big eyes on the cover of “A Fishboy Named Sashimi “by Dan Santat

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

From the delightfully detailed endpapers to the side characters, this tale of a monstrous cat & the girl who loves him will absolutely thrill kids who love a ‘scary’ story. The story, loosely based on Frankenstein, is leveled up with the fantastically funny illustrations. Five stars! #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A patchwork cat on the cover of “Frankenkitty” by Maudie Powell-Tuck, illustrated by Mini Grey

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Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📚👍Happy #InternationalDayofFriendship! 👫 My book recommendation today is about, let’s just say, an unlikely friendship Here's my review of STILL FRIENDS by @troystory.bsky.social & Mike Deas: www.heatherpiercestigall.com/ramblings--r... #kidlit #picturebooks #bookreview @orcabook.bsky.social

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BOOK REVIEW: HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FRIENDSHIP

My book recommendation today is about, let’s just say, an unlikely friendship:

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A bedtime board book for toddlers who love creepy crawlies. Ladybugs, slugs, butterflies, dragonflies, and more are heading off to sleep. Rhyming text, bright colours, peek-through pages, and friendly high contrast illustrations make this a good board book choice. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

Bugs on a black background on the cover of “Good Night Love Bugs” by Becky Davis, illustrated by Louise Warwick

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A fun alphabet book about getting a pet rabbit. Bold solid colour background pages with cartoon images make it a good storytime choice, and the story offers some fun vocabulary. Kids always want a pet, and they will enjoy this rabbit tale. #kidlit 📚👍🏼 @pubspotlight.bsky.social

A cartoon rabbit on a bright orange background on the cover of “A is for a Rabbit’s Tale” by Jackie Hosking, illustrated by Lucinda Gifford

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

This is the kind of book from a small publisher outside the US that we need in libraries. Gorgeous, finely detailed pencil drawings settle the mind while you breathe & absorb the soft message, Absolutely stunning. There are words, but only a few, to remind us that quiet can speak volumes. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A pencil drawing of a bear on the cover of “When I Want to Be Silent” by Zornitsa Hristova, illustrated by Kiril Zlatkov

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A story of one family’s journey during the Indenture of Indian citizens from 1834-1917. The family takes a mango seed with them to their new home, a symbol of their culture and lives in India. Well written, lovely illustration. It’s good historical fiction for elementary age readers. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A brown-skinned girl with long black hair on the cover of “The Journey Seed” by Sabbithry Persad, illustrated by Chandrima Chatterjee

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

In this comic style book, several fictional characters need attention in hospital. Kids will truly enjoy the story, and they will learn all about what really goes on in a hospital. It’s really well written, and the illustrations are delightfully detailed. Helpful glossary included ! #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A cartoon depiction of a hospital with monsters a being treated on the cover of “The Hospital for Mythological Creatures “ by Cathy Evans, illustrated by Ed J Brown

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Baby wants a cookie, so Mama witch uses her magic wand. Things get out of hand when baby wants “stick”. Baby goes wild with imagination & wand, so Mama witch has to get on her broomstick to chase them. With cartoon illustrations, this is a very kid-friendly tale about greed and power. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

Mama witch, baby, and toys on the cover of “I Want” by Ziggy Hanaor & Charlotte Ager

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Alia’s grandad tells the most amazing stories. One day he is gone & she misses the stories. On the Bookship she finds more stories, ones that she can share. Written in rhyme, which is occasionally a little hard to scan, this is a sweet story, with beautifully imaginative illustrations. #kidlit

A grandfather with a big white beard on the cover of “The Bookship “ by Hiba Noor Khan, illustrated by Julian Ariza

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This is a glorious book. The pacing is perfect for young readers, and Oliver’s words ring so bright with this art. Teachers, if you do a poetry unit (and you should), you NEED this book. It will also work well in storytime. I’m enamoured by this poetic field guide to birds and thistles. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A goldfinch sits amongst thistles and a bright pink background on the cover of “Goldfinches” by Mary Oliver, illustrated by Melissa Sweet

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Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · 16/07/2026

Americans thinking Canadian wildfire smoke shouldn’t affect them and Canadians thinking FDA cuts won’t affect our food supply. We’re all on this continent together, buckos. Smoke, parasites and viruses don’t care about borders.

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Written as a reminder, especially to Indigenous children, that the land and people are all connected. Though gentle, it contains the history of Indigenous children being taken from their homes, so adults sharing with children should be ready for discussion. Canadian libraries, take note. #kidlit

A girl next to water, with gray trees and shadowy school in background on the cover of “The Land Remembers” by Courtney Defriend.

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Cartoon characters populate this fun little story that would work well for spooky season. Little witch has lost her broom, & asks a cast of ‘creepies’ if they’ve seen it, while being chased by a big ogre. The very unscary reveal makes this an easy choice for preschool/kindergarten. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A cartoon witch in a purple hat & dress on the cover of “Where’s My Broomstick” by Marta Moreno

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A Dino science book that could work in preschool storytime. Little fossil wants to know where they came from. Looking for clues, like a little palaeontologist, the toothy fossil finds its origin. Kids will enjoy the Dino facts, & the story makes it easy for young readers to understand. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A dinosaur and a cartoon tooth on a green background on the cover of “Hello Fossil” by Rex Luther, illustrated by Louis Vettese

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A perfect mashup of spooky and silly. A zombie looking for friends cannot escape his true nature, & eats everyone he meets. Illustrations created with marker fit the tone of the book to perfection. The added bonus of a QR code with author-narrated audio is icing on the cake. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

Big green cartoon zombie on the cover of “Oops! I just ate you.” By Aevar For Benediktsson, illustrated by Joaquin Camp

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A reminder to followers: longer reviews on my Instagram account - it is ONLY books over there! picturebookpile_angela

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Painterly illustrations show that under the sea are wonders, silvery little fish & huge whales & polar bears. Above, the landscape changes, from arctic to cities to seashore playground. Simple poetic text follows the journey of the sea. Beautifully designed, perfect for a bedtime read. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A large yellow fish under the sea, with a boat floating by above on the cover of “Sea” by John Canty.

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

You need this one for your creepy crawlies collections. It would work well for Halloween time, too. The colorful spiders are partying at night, singing and dancing the dabke. In rhymed text, and with an interactive SCREAM, this will be a storytime hit. Includes back matter & music! #kidlit 📚👍🏼

Cartoon spiders dance on the cover of “Midnight Creep” by Jemima Shafei-Ongu, illustrated by Honoka Taki, with music by A is for Artist and sung by Karim Nagi

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Cameron is stuck inside on a No-Screens day. He is super bored, until he meets Boris, who helps Cameron use his imagination & turn the gray day into a riot of fun. The lesson is obvious, but not didactic. A reminder to use your curiosity, with fun illustrations that kids will enjoy. #kidlit 📚👍🏼

A big blue friendly monster with a lid on his shoulder on the cover of “The Boredom Monster” by Mariana Ellery and Clara Reschke

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Fans of Fat Bear Week will recognize Otis! This is a good book to introduce students to bear hibernation, and an excellent read before you turn the YouTube channel to The Katmai National Park. #kidlit 👍🏼📚

A brown bear in sunlight on the cover of Otis Knows by Liz Garton Scanlin & Martha Brockenbrough

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Josh Cook @joshthelibromancer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Reminder: perhaps the easiest & cheapest way to tell Bezos to fuck off is by linking to Bookshop or (even better) an indie bookstore WHENEVER you talk about a book online. W/o a link people will just google it & that will lead to Amazon. W a link you can send a sale to a good business

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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

In today's Morning File, a commentary by @joanbaxter.bsky.social about St Barbara's new "processing hub." After listening to Matt Galloway's interview with Tim Houston, I wondered if the premier even likes Nova Scotians. www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file...

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Does Tim Houston even like Nova Scotians? - Halifax Examiner

The evidence seems to suggest he doesn't.

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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

There’s a reason they’re targeting libraries. They don’t want you educated. They don’t want you to have a nuanced view of history. Or to read novels that will give you empathy. Or to know about inspiring women, Black or LGBTQ people. They want you intellectually small and easy to manipulate.

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Congratulations to Lauren Soloy !!

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A well-researched and insightful article about the AVRL closures. #libraries

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Today is the Book Birthday of this sweetheart of a story!

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Angela J Reynolds @angelajrey.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Is it Spring? Yes or no? As one would expect, the transition from winter is charmingly explored in this new book from Kevin Henkes. Warm days turn to icy wind, and then, the sun. Excellent storytime choice. #kidlit #nature #seasons 📚👍🏼

Squirrels in a snowy tree look out at cherry blossoms on the cover of “Is it Spring?” By Kevin Henkes

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