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✨COVER REVEAL! ✨

I’m excited to reveal the cover of author @valeriebollingauthor’s latest picture book: The March for Hope.

In The March for Hope, a young Black girl named Hope discovers the strength of her voice during a powerful day at the Women’s March. At first, she’s not sure she belongs but as she and her mama march beside a group of inspiring Black women, Hope learns that even one small voice can spark big change.

This book celebrates courage, community, and the moment a child realizes her voice truly matters.

Publishing January 20, 2026 from our friends at @nortonyoungreaders. Illustrated by @monicamikai. Available for pre-order now wherever books are sold.

#themarchforhope #valeriebolling #monicamikai #blackbookstagram #blackbooksession #childrensbooks #childrensbookstagram #picturebookoftheday #picturebooks #picturebookstagram #readeveryday #readdaily #booksforkids #picturebooksforkids #hereweeread #bookstagram #kidsbookstagram #booksforchildren #readingismagic #readmorebooks #readingisfundamental

COMMENT “Halloween” on this post and I’ll send the link with over 35+ diverse Halloween book recommendations straight to your inbox.

When I was growing up, Halloween books didn’t look like this. We had pumpkins and ghosts, sure, but not this much joy, culture, and diversity on the page.

Now? Kids can see themselves and their traditions celebrated from trick-or-treating in the city to bruja magic, from costumes that express identity to stories that celebrate community and friendship.

Here are some diverse Halloween picture books that make spooky season even sweeter (and more inclusive):

🖤 My Baby Loves Halloween
🧡 If You’re Scary and You Know It
💜 Trick-or-Treating in the City
🎭 The Ninja Club Sleepover
👾 Monster Trouble!
🍲 Boo Stew
🎶 I Got the Spooky Spirit
🧹 If Your Babysitter is a Bruja
🎃 Pick a Pumpkin
✨ A Costume for Charly
🧡 Keyana Loves Halloween

These stories remind me how far we’ve come and how much more fun it is when everyone gets to join the spooky celebration.

Which Halloween book are you reading with your little readers this year? 👇🏾Let me know in the comments.

#halloweenbookstagram #halloweenbooksforkids #halloweenbooks #halloweenbookstack #halloweenbookshelf
#childrensbooks #childrensbookstagram #picturebookoftheday #picturebooks #picturebookstagram #readeveryday #readdaily #booksforkids #picturebooksforkids #hereweeread #bookstagram #kidsbookstagram #booksforchildren #readingismagic #readmorebooks #readingisfundamental

✨✨✨GIVEAWAY! ✨✨✨

UPDATE: This giveaway is now CLOSED.

I’ve partnered with @thebushnell to give ONE (1) lucky winner the chance to experience Hamilton live on stage! One winner will receive 2 tickets to the Wednesday, November 5th evening performance at 7:30pm. #partner

Hamilton is a phenomenal musical that features hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and heart. From ambition and love to legacy and nation-building, it continues to leave audiences breathless.

Here’s how to enter:

1️⃣ Follow me @hereweeread + @thebushnell
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag the person you’d bring with you (each tag = an extra entry!)

Bonus: SHARE this post to your stories for an additional entry.

The winner will be randomly selected and announced by October 30th right here on this account.

The winner will be selected at random and contacted directly from this official account only.

No substitutions or date changes allowed. Tickets are valid for Wednesday, November 5 at 7:30pm performance. For tickets and to learn more about the show, visit Bushnell.org

There is no fee to enter or win. We will never ask for credit card or billing information. Please be cautious of any messages from other accounts claiming to be us.

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram/Facebook/Meta.

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SAVE this post for your next library or bookstore visit or SHARE it with a friend.

When I was growing up, Halloween books didn’t look like this. We had pumpkins and ghosts, sure, but not this much joy, culture, and diversity on the page.

Now? Kids can see themselves and their traditions celebrated from trick-or-treating in the city to bruja magic, from costumes that express identity to stories that celebrate community and friendship.

Here are some diverse Halloween picture books that make spooky season even sweeter (and more inclusive):
🖤 My Baby Loves Halloween
🧡 If You’re Scary and You Know It
💜 Trick-or-Treating in the City
🎭 The Ninja Club Sleepover
👾 Monster Trouble!
🍲 Boo Stew
🎶 I Got the Spooky Spirit
🧹 If Your Babysitter is a Bruja
🎃 Pick a Pumpkin
✨ A Costume for Charly
🧡 Keyana Loves Halloween

These stories remind me how far we’ve come and how much more fun it is when everyone gets to join the spooky celebration.

Which Halloween book are you reading with your little readers this year? 👇🏾Let me know in the comments.

#halloweenbookstagram #halloweenbooksforkids #halloweenbooks #halloweenbookstack #halloweenbookshelf
#childrensbooks #childrensbookstagram #picturebookoftheday #picturebooks #picturebookstagram #readeveryday #readdaily #booksforkids #picturebooksforkids #hereweeread #bookstagram #kidsbookstagram #booksforchildren #readingismagic #readmorebooks #readingisfundamental

When I was growing up, Halloween books didn’t look like this. We had pumpkins and ghosts, sure, but not this much joy, culture, and diversity on the page.

Now? Kids can see themselves and their traditions celebrated from trick-or-treating in the city to bruja magic, from costumes that express identity to stories that celebrate community and friendship.

Here are some of diverse Halloween picture books that make spooky season even sweeter (and more inclusive):
🖤 My Baby Loves Halloween
🧡 If You’re Scary and You Know It
💜 Trick-or-Treating in the City
🎭 The Ninja Club Sleepover
👾 Monster Trouble!
🍲 Boo Stew
🎶 I Got the Spooky Spirit
🧹 If Your Babysitter is a Bruja
🎃 Pick a Pumpkin
✨ A Costume for Charly
🧡 Keyana Loves Halloween

These stories remind me how far we’ve come and how much more fun it is when everyone gets to join the spooky celebration.

Which Halloween book are you reading with your little readers this year? 👇🏾Let me know in the comments.

#halloweenbookstagram #halloweenbooksforkids #halloweenbooks #halloweenbookstack #halloweenbookshelf
#childrensbooks #childrensbookstagram #picturebookoftheday #picturebooks #picturebookstagram #readeveryday #readdaily #booksforkids #picturebooksforkids #hereweeread #bookstagram #kidsbookstagram #booksforchildren #readingismagic #readmorebooks #readingisfundamental

Little Carla is back in the kitchen! From the team that brought us Carla and the Christmas Cornbread, comes another sweet and heartwarming story Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party by Carla Hall @carlaphall.

When Carla’s grandma teaches her how to make a special “tin can cake,” it becomes a lesson in creativity, family, and finding joy in the simple things.

And yes, there’s a real recipe in the back so you can bake your own tin can cake at home!

This book is great for storytime, baking time, or anytime you want a little sprinkle of love and laughter.

#CarlaHall #CarlaAndTheTinCanCakeParty #carlaandthechristmascornbread #hereweeread #weneeddiversebooks #diversebooks #blackbookstagram #supportblackauthors #kidsbookswelove #kidsbookshelf #kidlitillustration #kidlit #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #simonkids @simonkids #childrensbook #cheriseharris @cheriseharris.illo @cherisehillustration

Little Carla is back in the kitchen! From the team that brought us Carla and the Christmas Cornbread, comes another sweet and heartwarming story Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party by Carla Hall @carlaphall.

When Carla’s grandma teaches her how to make a special “tin can cake,” it becomes a lesson in creativity, family, and finding joy in the simple things.

And yes, there’s a real recipe in the back so you can bake your own tin can cake at home!

This book is great for storytime, baking time, or anytime you want a little sprinkle of love and laughter.

#CarlaHall #CarlaAndTheTinCanCakeParty #carlaandthechristmascornbread #hereweeread #weneeddiversebooks #diversebooks #blackbookstagram #supportblackauthors #kidsbookswelove #kidsbookshelf #kidlitillustration #kidlit #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #simonkids @simonkids #childrensbook #cheriseharris @cheriseharris.illo @cherisehillustration