Darlene BeckJacobson

Nancy Viau Presents: HANGING OUT WITH GRAM (Schiffer Publishing) + a review darlenebeckjacobson.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/nan… via @DBeckJacobson

In 'Wild Ride (A Dyamonde Daniel Book, Book #6),' by Nikki Grimes & Uzo Njoku, Dyamonde wants only one thing for Christmas: a sewing machine to make her own clothes. Instead, a shiny red bike sits next to the Christmas tree. Out 4/14 Preorder Now→ hubs.ly/Q0463K6D0

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/Q043Vs9s0

Congratulations #KarenMGreenwald on your latest release! #TheCabbageSeedsColossalSecret 🎉🥂🍾🎂 #LuckyReaders #LoveOurClients @SleepingBearBks

#earthscience #steambooks #steam #stembooks #earthsciencebooks

In 'My Life As a Rock,' written by Jeff Zwiers and illustrated by Caroline Pedler, from the tip-top of a tall-tall mountain to a beachside miles away, readers go on a 400 million year journey with a rock–CRASH, BOOM, ROLL, AAAHHH! Out 3/10 Preorder Now→ hubs.ly/Q041FsTN0

Cover Reveal! 🎉 'The Inkpot Fairy' by @JaneYolen and Rashin Kheiriyeh. Caroline takes down the green inkpot from the high shelf. When she pries open the lid, out pops a green inkpot fairy who demands she “make art.” Out 5/26 @rashinart Preorder Now→ hubs.ly/Q04288-r0

Be a Maker by Katey Howes celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the joy of trying something new. When kids are encouraged to make, build, and imagine, confidence grows and so do smiles. Share a story that reminds children their ideas matter and their creativity has power.

Cover Reveal! 🎉 'Shunya Means Zero' by Vijaya Bodach & Nayantara Surendranath. Did you know the number zero was invented in India? Follow along as Indian instruments, languages, dances, and endangered animals are all counted in Hindi. Out 5/12 Preorder→ hubs.ly/Q040pKNR0

In 'Little Awa,' by Mrinali Álvarez Astacio, Awa lives in a quiet village. When the village elders try to solve the mystery of the silence, they turn to Little Awa – who has a special way with nature – to find a solution. Out 3/10 Preorder Now→ hubs.ly/Q040Z9lg0

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book, THE BIRTHDAY SHE GAVE AWAY by Alyssa Haley, illustrated by Jennifer Butts. To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-we… (+ more ways to win)

We're pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book HANK'S CHANGE OF HEART by @CindySchrauben, illustrated by Sasha Richards (@little_press). To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: kidlit411.com/2026/02/the-we… (+ more ways to win)

@KIDLIT411 @CindySchrauben @little_press Would love to be part of this giveaway. I liked and reposted.

In 'Learn Baby Learn: The Shindana Toy Factory’s Legacy of Black Pride,' by Charlotte Watson Sherman & Esther Stimphat, Operation Bootstrap's motto, “Learn, Baby, Learn,” helped develop the first Black toy company in the US. Out 3/10 Preorder Now→ hubs.ly/Q0409K4D0

#winter #winterstories #snowday #blackhistorymonth #ramadan

Get ready for a reading rush! Here are some February favorites—a vibrant collection of fiction and nonfiction trade books with a wide variety of voices and meaningful stories that engage young readers and reflect their worlds and experiences. Explore: hubs.ly/Q040Z1s00

The Scholarship window is OPEN! Looking for financial help to attend a writer's retreat at the Barn at Boyds Mills (formerly Highlights) or take an online class or workshop? Check out all of the scholarships available & don't miss the deadline: boydsmills.org/scholarships/

#Bookaday I added Julie Leung and Angie Kang's Navigating Night to my 2026 Books I Love presentation: pinterest.com/mrschureads/20…

Escalation isn't just about obstacles. Full video on writing strong scenes: youtu.be/zk6bq4QRWjk?si… #writing #writingcommunity #writinglife #writingtips #storytelling

Happy 80th birthday to @DollyParton!