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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Voice of the Snow by Yuko Ohnari and Koshiro Hata is officially out in the world today — arriving with three starred reviews already in hand! From the beloved creators of Downpour, this is a book that makes winter feel magical. Happy Book Birthday!

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The board book edition of Little Hare Finds a Gift by Oleksandr Shatokhin is officially out in the world! A mysterious package, a snowy forest adventure, and one very generous little hare, now perfect for the littlest hands. www.redcometpress.com/board-books/h…

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A wonderful review from Kirkus for I Am a Leaf by Angelo Mozzillo and Marianna Balducci!

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Run. Sing. Dream. by Linda Sue Park and Nik Henderson has been named one of BookPage's most anticipated books of 2026 and we couldn't agree more! This lyrical tribute to the changemakers who shaped our world arrives October 6th.

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

School Library Journal has named both Time for Haiku by Josep Santaeulàlia and Luciano Lozano and Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen and Violeta Encarnación to their 2026 list of Outstanding Poetry Collections for Young Readers and Teens. Congratulations to all! 🎉

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

One Little Fishing Boat by Brooke Hartman and John Joseph is officially out in the world today! A small skiff, a loving family, puffins, belugas, and even a mighty orca — all searching for a snack in the wide blue sea. Happy Book Birthday!

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I Am a Leaf by Angelo Mozzillo and Marianna Balducci is here — a poetic, nature-inspired journey through the emotions that reminds us it's okay to change and grow. Welcome to the world!

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Get ready to tune in, Australia! Downpour by Yuko Ohnari and Koshiro Hata will be featured on Play School on August 18 at 9am. See it on ABC Kids!

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We have another starred review to share! This time from Shelf Awareness for The Voice of the Snow by Yuko Ohnari and Koshiro Hata, translated by Emily Balistrieri. Shelf Awareness calls it "an exuberant, impeccably child-centered story" that will "inspire all varieties of wintertime listening."

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Emmie Builds Something New by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall has been named an honor recipient of the 2026 Crystal Kite Award! Unique among literary honors, the Crystal Kite Awards are peer-voted — making this recognition especially meaningful. Congratulations!

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We're delighted to share a wonderful review from Kirkus for One Little Fishing Boat by Brooke Hartman, coming this fall! 🎣🌊 Kirkus calls it "a future read-aloud favorite" with "rocking sea rhythms and energetic art." We can't wait for you to read this one!

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In celebration of Fortune Cookie Day, our recommended read of the day is Fortune Cookies for Everyone! by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage! This clever, award-winning picture book cracks open the surprisingly complex history of everyone's favorite after-dinner treat.

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We're delighted to share a starred review from School Library Journal for Time for Haiku by Josep Santaeulàlia, illustrated by Luciano Lozano! ⭐

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We're delighted to share a starred review from Kirkus Reviews for our upcoming release, Run. Sing. Dream. From Linda Sue Park and Nik Henderson, arriving 10/6/26.

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Eighteen Flowers for Grandma has been named a finalist for the 2026 Krout and Elmore Children's Book Award for Best Portrayal of Aging from the Gerontological Society of America! 🌸🎉

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Huge congratulations to Annie Chen! Her illustrations for Salmon Run have been honored with the Bull-Bransom Award from the National Museum of Wildlife Art — given annually for excellence in children's book illustration with a focus on nature and wildlife.

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The booth is set up and we are ready! Come find us at Red Comet Press Booth #3529 at ALA — doors open later today. See you in Chicago! 📚 #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

An Invisible River to Cross by Taraneh Matloob is a poetic exploration of language, belonging, and the power of creativity to bridge any divide. Find it at the Red Comet Press Booth #3529 at ALA! 📚 #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Between Barbed Wire by Mia Wenjen & Violeta Encarnación is a haunting reverso poem telling two parallel stories across time — and asking what we've truly learned. A must for every library collection. Find it at Booth #3529 at ALA! @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Two chances to meet author Andrew Hacket at ALA! He'll be signing In This Classroom at the Joyful Reading Booth #4729 on Saturday, June 27 at 12:00pm and the Red Comet Press Booth #3529 on Sunday, June 28 at 2:00pm. #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Author Yuko Ohnari and illustrator Koshiro Hata will both be signing The Voice of the Snow at the Red Comet Press Booth #3529 on Saturday, June 27 at 4:00pm. Come meet them in Chicago! #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

First look at ALA! Run. Sing. Dream. by Linda Sue Park is a bold, empowering celebration of courage, voice, and vision for young readers. Come discover it at Booth #3529 in Chicago! #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Postcards from Malcolm X by Mia Wenjen and Keith Henry Brown tells the true story of Yuri Kochiyama — a Japanese American activist whose transformative friendship with Malcolm X was built on justice and hope. Find it at Booth #3529! 📚 #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Bestselling author Linda Sue Park is coming to the Red Comet Press Booth #3529 on Sunday, June 28 at 3:00pm to sign copies of Run. Sing. Dream. — a powerful celebration of courage, voice, and vision for young readers. Come meet her in Chicago! 🌟📚 #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Voice of the Snow by Yuko Ohnari and Koshiro Hata is a gentle, poetic picture book about stillness, wonder, and the quiet magic of a snowy morning. Find it at Booth #3529! 📚 #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Acclaimed author Kathryn Otoshi will be signing The White Raven at the Red Comet Press Booth #3529 on Saturday, June 27 at 3:00pm. A stunning, lyrical story of belonging and self-acceptance — don't miss your chance to meet her! #ALAAC26

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Three Red Comet Press titles were named to the @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social Children's Book Committee's Best Children's Books of the Year 2026! Emmie Builds Something New, Giving Thanks with Halmoni , and Salmon Run — a wonderful trio for libraries and classrooms alike. #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

She's bringing her brand new book to Chicago! Author Brooke Hartman will be signing One Little Fishing Boat at the Red Comet Press Booth #3529 on Saturday, June 27 at 10:00am. #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The #AlbertineAwards this year include THE GREAT GRRRRR from @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social and THE REMARKABLES from @geckopress.bsky.social The Prix Albertine Jeunesse is a readers’ choice award voted by 3 to 11 year olds from Francophone #kidsbooks now in English www.albertine.com/prix-alberti...

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Ellen Myrick @libraryellen.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

More #booksinthewild, this time from Portland, Maine! Thank you PRINT:A Bookstore! #kidlit @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social

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Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social “is a moving...poem paralleling the Japanese Internment...w/ the separation of families & imprisonment of immigrant children today…carefully crafted verse...humanize the imprisoned children” glassofwineglassofmilk.blogspot.com/2026/04/barb...

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Book reviews of children's literature, juvenile and YA books, and adult literature from a mom and son.

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Big news! The Great Grrrrr has won the 2026 Prix Albertine Jeunesse — a reader's choice award voted on by kids ages 3–11 celebrating Francophone youth literature in English translation.

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A classroom manifesto for students and teachers alike! 🏫✨ In This Classroom by Andrew Hackett and Artie Lin is a whimsical, heartfelt picture book about embracing mistakes, celebrating differences, and growing together. Find it at Booth #3529 at ALA! 📚 #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

ALA Signing Alert! 🚨 Author Taraneh Matloob will be signing her new release An Invisible River to Cross on Friday, June 26 at the Abrams Publishing Partners Booth #3527. Don't miss it! 📚 #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Happy Book Birthday to In This Classroom by Andrew Hacket and Artie Lin — a whimsical, empowering manifesto for students and teachers alike. Here's to classrooms where every child can thrive! 📚 #BookBirthday #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Happy Book Birthday to What Do We Do in Preschool by Kathryn Wanless — a perfect new pick for preschool shelves everywhere! 📚 #BookBirthday #RedCometPress #KidsBooks

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Heading to ALA? Come meet author Mia Wenjen! She'll be signing Barbed Wire Between Us on 6/27 at Bound to Stay Bound Booth #3912 (10:30am) and Red Comet Press Booth #3529 (2pm) — then back on 6/28 at 1pm signing her upcoming Postcards to Malcolm X. See you there! #ALAAC26 #RedCometPress

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Emmie builds things. Apparently, including award recognition. "Emmie Builds Something New" just landed on the @pacftb.bsky.social 2026 Baker's Dozen — 13 standout picks for family literacy chosen from nearly 900 books. We're so proud of this one!

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The countdown is officially on for #ALAAC26! 📚 We're bringing new titles, author signings, and all the good book energy to Chicago. Find us at Booth #3529 for great finds for your libraries and classrooms. 🌟 2026.alaannual.org @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

We’re delighted to share this wonderful review from Kirkus Reviews, which praised the book as: “Serves up success!”

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The White Raven by Kathryn Otoshi received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews! “Luminous, uplifting, and thought provoking.”

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Happy Book Birthday! Today, we are delighted to share the release of The White Raven by Kathryn Otoshi — a story about finding your voice and standing out. 📚 Order your copy: www.redcometpress.com/picturebooks/…

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We're celebrating an extra sweet Book Birthday today! Tova’s Sweet Solution by Melissa Taylor, illustrated by Aurélie Lise-Anne — a story of food allergies, inclusion, and resilience — is out now. 🎉

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Happy International Haiku Day! 🍃 Celebrating Time for Haiku — a seasonal collection that invites young readers to slow down and find poetry in everyday moments. ✨

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Day 1 at the Bologna Children's Book Fair! Find Red Comet Press at The Rights Solution — Hall 25, B35. 📚

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today marks the Book Birthday of Barbed Wire Between Us — a powerful picture book connecting histories of incarceration and migration. ⭐️ Starred by Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and School Library Journal.

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redcometpressbooks.bsky.social @redcometpressbooks.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Day 2 at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference was a blast! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who joined today’s signings. One more day — come see us at Booth #1436!

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