Darlene BeckJacobson

Leap with curiosity! It's National Frog Jumping Day!

"We chose Lauren Castillo’s illustrations from This Is a Story, for the brochure and website, because they perfectly reflect our 40-year mission of bringing children and books together." —Dr. Karen Huff mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/05/shenan…

Set during the global shutdown in Spring 2020, 'Music Plants Hope,' by Tonnye Fletcher & Natalia Bruno, this story chronicles how creativity blossomed during isolation as Ampudia created a concert for 2,292 plants. Out 5/26 @tonnyef Preorder Now→ hubs.ly/Q04fHvcs0

Cover Reveal! 'Fluffle Shuffle' by Julie McMaine Evans & Lara Dombret. Shuffle. Scuffle. Snuffle. This early reader introduces a new rhyming words that relays the story of a group of wild rabbits—a fluffle—who get caught in a KERFUFFLE! Out 8/4 Preorder→ hubs.ly/Q04gqHvt0

@AnnetteWhipple #frogday #frogjumpingday #worldfrogday #steambooksforkids #steambooks

Celebrate Frog Jumping Day with ‘Ribbit! The Truth About Frogs,’ written by @AnnetteWhipple and illustrated by Juanbjuan Oliver. Where do frogs live? What sounds do frogs make? How do frogs eat? Readers can discover these answers and more! Order Now→ hubs.ly/Q04fkhcN0

If your action feels flat no matter how high-stakes it is, try adding in some sensory details. Making those scenes feel real will give them momentum. All about momentum scenes: youtu.be/qtyDa1Unf_c?si… #writing #writingcommunity #writingtips #writingabook #ActionScene #writinglife

These three books make great gifts for new grads. I know people who bought one when a kid they love is young, and had teachers sign it each school year so when the child graduates, it's a recap of their education. If you order from Mystery to Me, I'll sign the book to your grad and the store will ship it to you. This requires planning ahead so you get it in time! The books also are available from other in-person and online booksellers. #graduation #pompandcircumstance #classof2026 #commencement

In Booklist reviewed 'City Farm,' by @juliepkoon, Willadeene's farm is in the middle of nowhere. Soon, crowded streets and buildings surround her. She fears that she'll have to sell the farm, until a knock on the door brings a surprise. Order Now→ hubs.ly/Q04dPcXW0

I celebrated stories with 350 students in El Paso today! Thank you, @Gaileylk! 📚❤️

Today’s book purchase in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Congratulations to @JaneYolen and Paolo Domeniconi on their book, 'Tea with an Old Giant,' being a recipient of the Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award! A lonely, old giant and Arabella become quick friends and spend the day playing together. Order→ hubs.ly/Q04fJXJm0

In 'Black Cat, Yellow Bunny,' written and illustrated by Wook Jin Jung, Black Cat and Yellow Bunny meet in a chance encounter in the park. What will this first meeting lead to and how will it change their lives? Add to your collection→ hubs.ly/Q04dYt200

Why do lizards flick their tongues? How do they change colors? These are answered by the author, along with some info from the lizards themselves in 'Flick! The Truth About Lizards' by @AnnetteWhipple & Juanbjuan Oliver. Add to your collection→ hubs.ly/Q04dCmkR0

Congratulations @MelRosenberg on your latest release! #EmilySawADoor 🎉🥂🍾🎂 #LuckyReaders #LoveOurClients @randomhousekids

Simply 7 with Kristi Mahoney: OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS jenabenton.com/2026/05/04/sim…

I loved celebrating stories with 700 students in El Paso, Texas, yesterday! Thank you, @arc_library!

Today’s book purchase in El Paso, Texas

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week and Children's Book Week! The paperback editions of This Is a School (my ode to school, students, teachers, and teacher-librarians) and This Is a Story (my ode to libraries, librarians, and story) release on Tuesday!

Happy book birthday to Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate's Wombat Waiting! mrschureads.blogspot.com/2025/10/cover-…