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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Both Carla’s Glasses and Me & Lavender have been nominated for Wyoming’s Buckaroo Book Awards! We’re delighted that these books will be read in schools across the Cowboy State! flashlightpress.com/me-and-laven... flashlightpress.com/carlas-glass... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Take a peek inside My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book! Color your favorite monsters from the award-winning I Need My Monster series—and discover bonus activities and posters along the way. flashlightpress.com/my-monster-a... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Arrr! Teach your little matey the pirate lingo this Talk Like a Pirate Day! 🏴‍☠️ Set Sail for School is a rollicking adventure packed with fun pirate vocabulary like gangplank, telescope, deck, and breeches. ⚓ @dlkgotts.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social #TalkLikeAPirateDay

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Heading to NEIBA? Be sure to stop by for a special book signing and giveaway with author Daryl-Lynne Gottier! Daryl-Lynne will be at IPG Booth #47 on Wed, Sept 16, from 2–3 PM. Hope to see you there! @dlkgotts.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Happy Book Birthday to Set Sail for School! Available now at your favorite neighborhood or online bookstore. flashlightpress.com/set-sail-for... @dlkgotts.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social #bookbirthday #newrelease #childrensbooks #booklaunch #coloringbook

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy Book Birthday to My Monster Alphabet Coloring Book! Available now at your favorite neighborhood or online bookstore: flashlightpress.com/my-monster-a... @ipgbook.bsky.social #bookbirthday #newrelease #childrensbooks #picturebooks #newbookalert #booklaunch

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Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

MY MONSTER ALPHABET COLORING BOOK by Howard McWilliam brings a beloved series to the table with monsterly alphabet connections that bring out the giggles! @flashlightpress.bsky.social Take a peek inside and enter the #giveaway here: kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/set-sail-f... #kidlit #edulib

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Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Happy Launch Day to SET SAIL FOR SCHOOL @dlkgotts.bsky.social and Gal Weizman! This is a playful story that turns a regular school day into a high seas adventure. #bookreview and #giveaway here: kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/set-sail-f... #kidlit #edulib #booksky @flashlightpress.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

To celebrate the upcoming publication of Set Sail for School, we are having a Goodreads Giveaway! Like this post and enter the giveaway here for your chance to win: www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho... @dlkgotts.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

That Cat Can’t Stay is now on Storyline Online! 😺 Watch actress Haley Lu Richardson bring this beloved, award-winning picture book to life with a fantastic reading that captures all the fun of this cat-filled story. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yGt... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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'That Cat Can't Stay' read by Haley Lu Richardson

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Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Title: SO MUCH SLIME Author: Jason Lefebvre Illustrated: Zac Retz Publisher: Flashlight Press Thank you to @flashlightpress.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It’s Afternoon Tea Week! Why not gather your favorite stuffed animals (and perhaps a few friends) for a splendid tea party, just like the one in Me & Lavender? Put on the kettle, set the table, and let the tea party begin! 💜 flashlightpress.com/me-and-laven... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Introduce your budding bookworm to the wonderful world of Flashlight Press with our two board books: Are You My Monster? and I Love My Dragon. flashlightpress.com/are-you-my-m... flashlightpress.com/i-love-my-dr... @jodimoore.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Whether you're dancing, reading, or just goofing around, we hope your August is filled with memorable family moments. Visit our site to download activities inspired by your favorite stories: flashlightpress.com/activity-pag... @jodimoore.bsky.social @jessicawarrick.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Only ONE month until Set Sail for School's publication date! 🎉 Publishers Weekly's Fall 2026 Children's Preview. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... Pre-order your copy today: flashlightpress.com/set-sail-for... @dlkgotts.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Publishing Post featured The Mess That We Made for Plastic-Free July! They included it their list of children's books celebrating environmentalism. Read their full review here: www.thepublishingpost.com/post/plastic... @ipgbook.bsky.social #PlasticFreeJuly

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Does the summer heat have you dreaming of winter? We can't change the weather, but we can whisk you away to the fun of a snowy day with Just SNOW Already! Grab a cozy spot in the shade and enjoy a little winter magic – no mittens required. flashlightpress.com/just-snow-al... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Happy National Parents' Day! Today we're celebrating all of the parents! We salute you for every hug you give, every lunch you pack, every lesson you teach, every milestone you celebrate, and especially every book you read! @dlkgotts.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Watch NEW read-aloud videos of two Flashlight Press favorites, The Mess That We Made and How I Met My Monster, on the Storytime Hullabaloo Hi YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJZj... www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ5I... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Jackson just moved into a new house... but every night, something keeps him awake. What's making all those wacky noises? Read No More Noisy Nights to discover the unexpected neighbors keeping Jackson up, and how he resolves the situation. @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🎉 100 MILLION+ views! 🎉 We're incredibly grateful that these stories have reached millions of children, families, educators, and classrooms around the world through Storyline Online. linkly.link/2nW1b @sagaftra.org @ipgbook.bsky.social @jodimoore.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Stories have the power to inspire hope, and we're honored that The Mess That We Made has been recognized as one of Gloo Books' Top 5 Hopeful Books! gloobooks.com/collections/... @ipgbook.bsky.social #environmentaleducation #hopefulbooks #gloobooks #flashlightpress #picturebooks

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Have you explored the Maddi's Fridge app? If you love the award-winning picture book, the companion app is a wonderful way to continue the story. Learn more and download the app: flashlightpress.com/maddis-fridg... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

If your kids are all at home this summer, I Always ALWAYS Get My Way might feel very familiar. Little Emmy has a talent for making messes, blaming her older siblings, and always finding a way to stay out of trouble—until things finally go too far. @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy Pandemonium Day! In Just SNOW Already!, one little boy is so busy waiting for snow that he misses all the hilarious chaos around him. This laugh-out-loud picture book celebrates the joyful chaos of childhood. flashlightpress.com/just-snow-al... @ipgbook.bsky.social #PandemoniumDay

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

“GIANT ISLAND is a more recent deep cut that is deeply loved by my girls. This is their well-worn copy. RIP Jane Yolen, you spent your time here well ❤️❤️” Thank you Clelia, @mossypinesclelia. www.instagram.com/p/DZeEWftFGm... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

We loved connecting with you at the IPG booth at ALA and sharing Flashlight Press favorites and new books. Debbie Herman joined us to celebrate the new paperback edition of Carla’s Sandwich. Did our newest titles make it into your conference bag? @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

No beach bag is complete without a great book! This summer, bring along the award-winning picture books When a Dragon Moves In and Ben & Zip: Two Short Friends. Read at the beach, by the pool, or anywhere your family's adventures take you. @jodimoore.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social #beachreads

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Thank you to Carolyn Phelan at @ala-booklist.bsky.social for reviewing our upcoming picture book, Set Sail for School. Read the full review here: www.booklistonline.com/products/982... @dlkgotts.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

July 1-7 is Clean Beaches Week! At Flashlight Press, we're proud to help children learn about caring for our oceans and beaches through our award-winning picture book, The Mess That We Made. #CleanBeachesWeek @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

How do you create a story for a picture book with no words? Watch Jane Yolen chat about the creative process behind the picture book Giant Island with Flashlight Press editor Shari Dash Greenspan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zee3... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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A Chat with Jane Yolen about Giant Island

In 2021, Shari Dash Greenspan, editor of Flashlight Press, was privileged to have a behind-the-scenes chat with author Jane Yolen about picture book Giant Island (written by Jane Yolen, conceived and…

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Thank you to author Vanesa Josevski for this lovely review of Ben & Zip! @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Turn screen time into story time this summer! Gather the family and enjoy 15 beloved Flashlight Press stories brought to life by some of your favorite actors on Storyline Online. Watch the playlist here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press on Storyline Online

Watch your favorite Flashlight Press books brought to life by world-class actors on Storyline Online.

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

From award-winning picture books to the stage! We were delighted to see Arizona School for the Arts bring our I Need My Monster picture book series to the stage in this fun and creative production. See the full gallery here: flashlightpress.com/i-need-my-mo... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thank you to Sea Girt Library for hosting an amazing, interactive storytime with author Jodi Moore at the beach. Looks like you all had a blast! If you’re in the area, don’t miss the Boardwalk Storywalk featuring When a Dragon Moves In in Sea Girt, NJ. @jodimoore.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Don’t miss our exciting picture book giveaways at the ALA Conference in Chicago this weekend! 📍IPG booth #4029 📍PW booth #3927 Tag us in pictures with your copies! #ALAAC26 @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social @dlkgotts.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Thank you Melissa Robinson at The Paper Parrot for this lovely review of When A Dragon Moves In! We’re so glad that it inspired your own creative journey and brought back fond memories of your grandmother. www.facebook.com/reel/2824276... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there! Do you know a dad who would play dress-up and have a sock fight with his daughter? Tag him below! Images from: flashlightpress.com/hammer-and-n... @ipgbook.bsky.social @jessicawarrick.bsky.social #FathersDay2026 #fathersdaygiftideas #fathers

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

These incredible little readers, Olivia and Charlotte, named How I Met My Monster as their favorite book. What an honor! They have already completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Crawfordsville District Public Library three times! @ipgbook.bsky.social 2ly.link/2kjQr

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Thank you Sea Girt Library for bringing our favorite beach-dwelling dragon to the boardwalk! Join author Jodi Moore for a reading of When A Dragon Moves In and the Grand Opening of Sea Girt’s unique Boardwalk StoryWalk, tomorrow June 18th! @jodimoore.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Flashlight Press mourns the loss of beloved author Jane Yolen. #JaneYolen @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Celebrate National Oceans Month with The Mess We Made, our beautifully illustrated picture book that encourages young readers to help keep our oceans healthy for generations to come. flashlightpress.com/the-mess-tha... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Thank you to Squamish Public Library for including I Need My Monster on your list of Not TOO Creepy books for children! What’s your favorite spooky, scary kids book? Let us know in the comments. squamish.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Grab your funkiest frames pair of glasses because tomorrow is National Eyewear Day! No glasses? No problem! Read Carla’s Glasses for inspiration, then create your own colorful, creative specs. Learn more about Carla's Glasses: flashlightpress.com/carlas-glass... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What inspired author Debbie Herman to write Carla’s Sandwich, our classic story of unique sandwiches and the courage to be different? Reel produced by Spoons Across America @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

D is for Drool continues to delight! Barbara Gruener of the Corner on Character blog just wrote this lovely review: "D is for Drool is such a fun and entertaining read-aloud" Read her full review here: corneroncharacter.blogspot.com/2026/05/ppbf... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

This National Nail Polish Day, we invite you to get inspired by Daddy and Darcy’s day of fun from Hammer and Nails. Give your favorite kiddo a manicure – or if you’re brave, let them give you one! flashlightpress.com/hammer-and-n... @jessicawarrick.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Today, on World Hunger Day, there are nearly 14 million American children who have empty fridges at home. Our award-winning book Maddi’s Fridge book and app help children understand hunger and how to help friends in need. flashlightpress.com/maddis-fridg...

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Three of our beloved bestsellers – Hey, That’s My Monster, Are You My Monster? and Maddi’s Fridge – have climbed to the top of the list of popular ebooks on Epic!, a leading digital reading platform with over 40,000 children's ebooks. www.getepic.com/explore/book... @ipgbook.bsky.social

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Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We're thrilled to share that Me & Lavender has been reviewed in Story Monsters Ink magazine! Thank you to Story Monsters Ink for the wonderful review! storymonstersink.com/april-2026-i... @storymonsters.bsky.social

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