Reposted by Nancy Paulseneastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Happy Birthday Randy Preston — Sounding the drums on your special day! @nancyrosep.bsky.social Illus. Tamisha Anthony 021
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenThe Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 13/08/2026From July/August #HBMag Special Issue #ALA Awards, our annual Mind the Gap Awards! Our favorite books that DIDN'T win at #alayma26 (*sob*) www.hbook.com/story/2026-m... + our reviews www.hbook.com/story/review... #alaac26 066
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenThe Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 24/06/2026May #HBHerald tackled various social/emotional topics www.hornbookguide.com/site/?review... #HBGuide #kidlit @templarbooks.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social @owlkids.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @jollyfishpress.bsky.social @randomhousekids.bsky.socialhornbookguide.comHorn Book Herald: May 2026The end of May means the countdown to the end of school is on! And as with most transitions, there are usually lots of feelings. The seven picture books featured in this issue of The Horn Book Herald ... 042
Reposted by Nancy Paulsenpamelakramer.com @pamelakramer.com · 12/06/2026I love dogs and I love books about dogs! Here are some fabulous picture books and board books to celebrate our best friends (including a cat!). #booksky #bookreview @beabirdsong.bsky.social @chuckie346.bsky.social @midnightatelier.bsky.social @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.socialpamelakramer.comGoing to the dogs: fabulous picture books about our best friendsI love books about animals, and books about rescue animals have a special place in my heart because I rescue dogs and cats. These books could very well inspire readers to rescue a dog (or cat) of t… 173
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenSerendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · 12/06/2026We're thrilled to see THE KING OF KINDERGARTEN by #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton on June's BLK Bestseller List for Juvenile Fiction! Full list: aalbc.com/blackbestsel... Available now Nancy Paulsen Books (@nancyrosep.bsky.social). #BookSky 0101
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenLynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social · 04/06/2026So far, I’m loving this one! But of course I am. It’s Varsha ❣️❣️ @penguinschoollib.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social 282
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenMaria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Don't miss this stunning new PB encouraging the enjoyment of simple summer joys w/friends & family - A Cozy Summer Day. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... Eliza Wheeler @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social #kidlit #PPBF #summer #community #review 📚👍 061
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenErin Bedell @erindaydreams.bsky.social · 05/04/2026This is new historical fiction set in Detroit in 1946! Thank you for sharing with #bookposse! Publishes in October 2026. @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #BrendaWoods #LeavingBirdsong 096
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenJennifer Guyor Jowett @jenguyorjowett.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Another amazing read by Varsha Bajaj! Thanks so much for sharing with #bookposse! @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social 099
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenTX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We applaud our teacher colleagues for their dedicated efforts and special thanks to our Texas librarians who are certified teachers! 082
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenSerendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · 20/02/2026#SerendipityLit author Rin-rin Yu was interviewed by @publisherswkly.bsky.social to share how her lived experiences inspired her debut novel, GOODBYE, FRENCH FRY. Read it here: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... Out now from Nancy Paulsen Books (@nancyrosep.bsky.social) #BookSky #RinrinYupublishersweekly.comQ & A with Rin-rin YuRin-rin Yu spoke with us about telling a different kind of immigration story in her middle grade debut 'Goodbye, French Fry,' and adjusting her writing style for fiction narratives. 061
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenSerendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Jessica Harrison at Cracking the Cover called GOODBYE, FRENCH FRY by #SerendipityLit author Rin-rin Yu a "fine contemporary MG"! Full review: www.crackingthecover.com/27893/rin-ri... Out now from Nancy Paulsen Books (@nancyrosep.bsky.social). #RinrinYu #BookSky #BookReview 141
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenSerendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Afoma Umesi at Reading Middle Grade recently gave GOODBYE, FRENCH FRY by #SerendipityLit author Rin-rin Yu a glowing review! Read it here: readingmiddlegrade.com/goodbye-fren... Out now from Nancy Paulsen Books (@nancyrosep.bsky.social). #RinrinYu #BookReview #BookSky #GoodbyeFrenchFryreadingmiddlegrade.comGoodbye, French Fry, Rin-Rin Yu (Book Review)Goodbye, French Fry is a sweet and (actually) funny slice-of-tale with a charming lead navigating the ups and downs of upper elementary school life while learning to love and accept her Chinese herita... 061
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenThe Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 31/01/2026Friday spotlight on our Reviews of the Week. Read the reviews here: www.hbook.com/section/book... @randomhousekids.bsky.social @allidabooks.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #hbreviewoftheweek #fridayreads #kidlit #yalit 041
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenSerendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Happy Book Birthday to #SerendipityLit author Rin-rin Yu for her debut novel GOODBYE, FRENCH FRY! Order here: bookshop.org/a/10902/9780... GOODBYE, FRENCH FRY is out now from Nancy Paulsen Books (@nancyrosep.bsky.social). #RinrinYu #GoodbyeFrenchFry #BookLaunch #MiddleGradeBooks #BookSky 0121
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenSerendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Congratulations to #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Shamar Knight-Justice on their recent book deal with Nancy Paulsen Books (@nancyrosep.bsky.social / @penguinkids.bsky.social)! #DerrickBarnes #ShamarKnightJustice #BookDeal #ChildrensBooks #BookSky 061
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenMaria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Check out this amazing picture book ode to caregivers which will touch the hearts of everyone, young and old alike. www.mariacmarshall.com/single-post/... @torreymaldonado.bsky.social Teresa Martinez @nancyrosep.bsky.social #PPBF #kidlit #family #caregivers 📚👍 0113
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenThe Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 28/01/2026#Nonfiction #HBReviewoftheWeek OUR AIR by G. Brian Karas ( @nancyrosep.bsky.social / @penguinkids.bsky.social ): "Karas presents his information in small, illustrated segments in his signature watercolors, the art generously populated by children." www.hbook.com/story/review... 031
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenLynn Plourde @lynnplourde.bsky.social · 30/10/2025The 207 TV interview for THE BIONIC BOY is posted here: www.newscentermaine.com/article/news... @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.socialnewscentermaine.comMaine children's book author says Travis Mills helped inspire character in new bookLynn Plourde's latest book is titled "The Bionic Boy" and hopes to inspire readers to embrace what makes them different. 043
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenThe Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Spotlight on our Reviews of the Week. Read the reviews here: hbook.com/section/book... @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @mackidsbooks.bsky.social #hbreviewoftheweek #kidlit #yalit 063
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenKidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social · 23/10/2025This list of Children's Books for Dia De Los Muertos includes beautiful books that depict the heartwarming reunions with the ancestors and loved ones with cherished traditions including sugar skulls, marigolds, and happy Calaveras. www.kidlit.tv/2025/10/chil... #diadelosmuertos #kidlit 265
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenAuthor Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 09/10/2025If you want to support #FreeSpeech, scan the barcode below to donate a banned book. #BornBehindBars is on #BannedWagon this year! #BannedWagonBooks #BannedBooksWeek #BannedBooksWeek2025 @penguinschoollib.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @amandagorman.bsky.social @jacquelinewoods.bsky.social 084
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenKbport714 @kbport714.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Happy book birthday The Bionic Boy @lynnplourde.bsky.social Such a fantastic book abt Benji, who was adopted by 2 dads, and born with no hands. He shows his courage when he has a chance to get prosthetics. #inspiring @nancyrosep.bsky.social 142
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenLynn Plourde @lynnplourde.bsky.social · 21/09/2025THE BIONIC BOY-Coming on 10/21/25! You can preorder from your fav bookstore. If you want a SNEAK PEEK, I'm giving away a couple of ARCs. For a chance, share this post. I will choose random winners on 9/28. @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social #TheBionicBoyBook #mglit 082
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenSerendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Congratulations to #SerendipityLit author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton on their recent book deal with Nancy Paulsen Books (@penguinkids.bsky.social / @nancyrosep.bsky.social)! 032
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenCindy Schwind @cindyschwind1.bsky.social · 01/09/2025I am so excited for this upcoming book by Celesta Rimington- it publishes in January! I loved her other 2- The Elephant’s Girl & Tips For Magicians!!🤩 Beautiful cover! Thank you so much for sharing with #bookposse 📚👍🏻 @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinkidses.bsky.social 0127
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenLynn Plourde @lynnplourde.bsky.social · 08/08/2025SNEAK PEEK…You can read the first 3 chapters of THE BIONIC BOY (click “Read sample”) www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635417... On sale Oct. 21st @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social 1125
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenErin Bedell @erindaydreams.bsky.social · 09/08/2025Oh, how I loved this new #mglit by Celesta Rimington! A story about reaching out to others around you. It was also fun to learn about trees! 🌲Headed to you @teachlovesbooks.bsky.social. Publishes in January. #bookposse @penguinkids.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social #ReachCelestaRimington 📚👍🏻 1199
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenJoEllenMcCarthy @joellenmccarthy.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Super Goat Girl (graphic picture book) looks like great read aloud to share for new/school starts. It can add to student-led convos as kids consider their own super powers. @traceybaptiste.bsky.social @dapsdraws.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social #picturebookpooza #kidlit #LayersOfLearning 151
Reposted by Nancy Paulsenkidsbookaday.bsky.social @kidsbookaday.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Middle grade novels about two brave girls kidsbookaday.com/2025/07/10/t... @nancyrosep.bsky.socialkidsbookaday.comTwo brave girlsThe Freedom Seeker by Ruchira Gupta (Scholastic Press, released August 5, 320 pages, grades 4-8). Simi has a happy life in Northern India, where she’s surrounded by friends and family who cel… 021
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenSchool Library Journal @slj.com · 13/07/2025The July issue—“the stars so far”—is our halfway point on the path to Best Books in December. SLJ reviews editors stand back to take a look at a beautiful, blossoming list of notable books.slj.comCounting the Stars (So Far) | The 2025 Stars IssueThe July issue—“the stars so far”—is our halfway point on the path to Best Books in December. SLJ reviews editors stand back to take a look at a beautiful, blossoming list of notable books. 062
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenPicture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Please welcome our next #pbcreativecrew member... @karengebbia.bsky.social! Karen has two #picturebooks coming from @nancyrosep.bsky.social/ @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social. Stay tuned for more! #debutauthor #picturebookauthor #childrensbooks #kidlit #librariansofbluesky #teachersofbluesky #booksky 0215
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenPenguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Love this post from @annbraden.bsky.social. #EduSky "When life shows you how fragile it can be, it shapes you as a person. This is what I explore in my newest book INTO THE RAPIDS. It’s a survival story, but it’s also about how there’s more to life than just survival."nerdybookclub.wordpress.comMOVING BEYOND SURVIVAL MODE by Ann BradenWhen I was fifteen-months old, my dad died in a plane crash. I was in the plane crash, too. So was my mom. My mom saved my life. It was winter, after sunset, when we crashed into a heavi… 184
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenThe Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 02/06/2025#PictureBook #HBReviewoftheWeek WIND WATCHERS by Micha Archer (@nancyrosep.bsky.social / @penguinkids.bsky.social): "The lyrical, poetic language is easy to read aloud, and thoughtful positioning of text on the page creates a sense of cohesion with each image." www.hbook.com/story/review... 021
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenThe Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Friday spotlight on our Reviews of the Week. Read the reviews here: hbook.com/section/book... @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @littlebrownyr.bsky.social #hbreviewoftheweek #fridayreads #kidlit #yalit 012
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenStacy Alfano @teachlovesbooks.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Carey Copeland you are next for Addy’s story of adventure, family, loss and survival. Be sure to read the author’s acknowledgements at the end! Wonderful story! @annbraden.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social #BookPosse 11611
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenLynn Plourde @lynnplourde.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Wow! Powerful personal connection to @annbraden.bsky.social’s new #mg novel. nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2025/05/20/m... @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.socialnerdybookclub.wordpress.comMOVING BEYOND SURVIVAL MODE by Ann BradenWhen I was fifteen-months old, my dad died in a plane crash. I was in the plane crash, too. So was my mom. My mom saved my life. It was winter, after sunset, when we crashed into a heavi… 193
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenPenguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Each sentence holds a nugget of wisdom that will touch the reader. But don’t blink, or you’ll miss details that will take you through the rapids to a satisfying conclusion.” — @ala-booklist.bsky.social Preorder @annbraden.bsky.social's INTO THE RAPIDS for your class or library!penguinrandomhouse.comInto the Rapids by Ann Braden: 9780593856369 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksSometimes even a girl who likes to rely only on herself needs to be brave enough to ask for help. When a super-storm hits Addy's remote mountain town, knocking out the bridge and cutting her home off... 0104
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenKarenGebbia @karengebbia.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Absolutely over the moon imaging what magic @brizidamagro.bsky.social will bring to my words So grateful to the @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and @nancyrosep.bsky.social teams 💕 051
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenThe Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 05/05/2025WIND WATCHERS by Micha Archer (@nancyrosep.bsky.social / @penguinkids.bsky.social) www.hbook.com/story/newsle... #HBSummerReading #PictureBooks #SummerReading #HBFamilyReading #FamilyReading 072
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenBookelicious @bookelicious.bsky.social · 03/04/2025🎉 🐙 OCTOPUS MOON with Bobbie Pyron! 4-15-25 @ 7:30pm EST ✅ Register free! www.bookelicious.com/events/ Pre-order! www.bookelicious.com/book/106718/... @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit 031
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenAnn Braden (she/her) @annbraden.bsky.social · 06/04/2025INTO THE RAPIDS comes out in about a month & I'm excited to share this review! With my brilliant editor @nancyrosep.bsky.social by my side, I set out to write a story short enough to be accessible to lots of readers, while still telling a deep, meaningful story. Glad Booklist thinks we nailed it! 0123
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenAngela Tsang @angelatsangwrites.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Just read the most gorgeous PB by Micha Archer. Just blown away by the collage art and lyrical text bsky.app/profile/nanc... 041
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenAuthor Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 19/03/2025When superstars like @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social and @alizawerner.bsky.social create #TeacherResources for your book and provide a #SafeHarbor ( @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social ) for you to talk about your #SafeHarborBook you are overwhelmed with gratitude 🙏🏾 1116
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenThe Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social · 21/03/2025March #NotesfromtheHornBook: 5 poetically told #YA books for #NationalPoetryMonth www.hbook.com/story/poetic... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @penguinteen.bsky.socialhbook.comPoetically toldFrom the March 2025 issue of Notes from the Horn Book. 022
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenBookelicious @bookelicious.bsky.social · 14/03/2025NEXT WEEK! ⏰ 🎉 🦭 SAFE HARBOR with @padmatv.bsky.social! ✅ Register free! www.bookelicious.com/events/ @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit 062
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenKbport714 @kbport714.bsky.social · 11/03/2025Just finished The Bionic Boy @lynnplourde.bsky.social and loved it! What a truly inspiring book about courage, friendship, and finding out “you CAN!” @nancyrosep.bsky.social Out in October 162
Reposted by Nancy PaulsenBookelicious @bookelicious.bsky.social · 07/03/2025🎉 🦭 SAFE HARBOR with @padmatv.bsky.social! 3-18-25 @ 7:30pm EST ✅ Register free! www.bookelicious.com/events/ Available now! www.bookelicious.com/book/106237/... @nancyrosep.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social #edusky #kidlit 081
Nancy Paulsen @nancyrosep.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Happy publication day to Micha Archer. WIND WATCHERS is a glorious picture book! 3211
