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For Brain Health Awareness Week, check out How to Train Your Amygdala by Anna Housley Juster! In this book, the amygdala comes to life & explains the fight-or-flight response in kid-friendly language, how it can confused, & how to calm and train it. hubs.ly/Q03ZDdjc0

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Today we're shining the spotlight on picture books, which you can find here: hubs.ly/Q03-t30t0

When kids yell and act out their anger, it’s hard not to get upset. Keeping Your Cool When They Can't provides specialized tools and strategies for parents to help children of all ages cope with feelings of anger. Available now wherever books are sold! hubs.ly/Q03Y97qQ0

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Today we're shining the spotlight on books for adults Grab the books pictured (and more!) here: hubs.ly/Q03-sX3S0

Author & academic officer Kara Ball talks about what neurodiversity means in today’s classrooms, why a neurodiversity-affirming approach matters for students and educators, and how small, intentional shifts can create more inclusive learning environments. hubs.ly/Q0451jSf0

So excited to FINALLY share the cover for my new picture book, Mabel's Mitzvah! I can't wait until October 6th to share it with the world. Pre-orders available on Amazon now. #coverreveal #kidlit #picturebooks @FreeSpiritBooks

Feeling anxious is common for kids and teens. By knowing the signs of anxiety and ways to intervene, educators can help anxious students thrive in school. Learn more: hubs.ly/Q03Wg3Px0

Congrats to Amanda Davis and Sometimes Stormy for winning the 2025 Females of Fiction Award, Picture Book, Best Book!

Read now to learn what inclusive early childhood education is, why it matters, the benefits and challenges programs face, and practical ways to build inclusive systems that support all learners. hubs.ly/Q0450PLR0

Dance stories are a powerful and engaging way to combine movement, literacy, and social-emotional learning in early childhood settings. Learn how to bring picture books to life with dance: hubs.ly/Q03WfZXp0

Every parent wants their child to be safe and confident, but talking about sensitive topics like body safety can feel daunting. By starting early & keeping the dialogue ongoing, parents can foster safety & trust. Read on for tools and resources to do that. hubs.ly/Q0450Ljf0

Celebrate #SELDay with books that help kids build social and emotional skills. Find all of Free Spirit's SEL books at hubs.ly/Q03Y8Zg10

Reading is essential for everyone! This National Reading Month, we gathered a list of books to make your kid laugh, smile, and maybe even learn something new. Shop the list: hubs.ly/Q03Y8xmk0 #NationalReadingMonth #ChildrenRead #SELBooks #FreeSpiritPublishing

A feelings detective notebook is an emotional awareness strategy, highlighted in the We Find Feelings Clues series, that encourages children to reflect, draw, and/or write how they are feeling. Learn how to use one with children: hubs.ly/Q03WfLDf0

Huge congrats to How to Bird by Rasha Hamid for winning the Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award for Beginning Nonfiction!

Learn how to help children develop self-advocacy skills, fostering confidence, communication, and respect through simple, playful activities at home or in the classroom. Read now: hubs.ly/Q043-Myc0

Get to know CBC member publisher @FreeSpiritBooks in our latest Publisher Profile and learn more about what their publishing house is known for, their publishing priorities over the next few years, and so much more! Learn more: cbcbooks.org/2026/02/18/pub…

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Happy book birthday to Celebrate We Gullah Geechee by Yvette R Murray, illustrated by Tonya Engel! Available now wherever books are sold. hubs.ly/Q03WfZ4_0

Picture books can be a powerful tool for teaching SEL in the classroom. Read now to explore how these books can support key SEL concepts while also enhancing language arts instruction. Example picture books for social-emotional learning are included! hubs.ly/Q03WfG2k0