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Calling all aunties!

Every family has its special aunt: the cool aunt, the wacky aunt, the scary aunt. But this family has ALL THE AUNTS.

Shhh, listen. Do you hear that?
Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother.

They've traveled on planes, in taxis, and across state lines. And now they're here at the doorstep, a cheesy gift in one hand, the other poised for a pinch on the cheek.

IT'S THE AUNTS! THE AUNTS ARE HERE.

One girl’s all-too-recognizable experience—a visit from a troupe of overwhelming and overly enthusiastic relations—escalates to new heights of chaos, absurdity, and delight in a laugh-out-loud take on family reunions.

Oh No, The Aunts Are Here is available now wherever books are sold. A fun read-aloud!

Ages 5-8 and up.

#ohnotheauntsarehere @chroniclekidsbooks @mr.adamrex @liantomato #bookbirthday #newreleasetuesday

Who’s ready to go watch the new remake of #TheLittleMermaid movie this week?

Fans of the original Little Mermaid movie are likely familiar with the story. I think the highlight of this book written by @ashleyfranklinwrites is the stunning artwork by Paul Kellam. Read this book and then go see the movie on the big screen.

The Little Mermaid is available now wherever books are sold.

#TheLittleMermaid #mermay2023 #mermaychallenge #hallebailey #ashleyfranklin @ashleyfranklinwrites #thelittlemermaidmakeasplash #blackmermaids #blackmermaid #mermaidbooks #booksforkidswelove #bookswelove #bookswelovetoread #kidsbooksrecommendations #kidsbookstagram #kidsbookshelf #kidsbooksofinstagram #mermaidweek @disneybooks

Looking for graduation books to gift to a child graduating from pre-school or elementary school instead of Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss? Check out some of these options.

Books featured in this reel:

Ambitious Girl by Meena Harris @meena @littlebrownyoungreaders
Little Black Boy: Oh, the Things You Will Do!
by Larry C. Fields, Kirby Howell-Baptiste @penguinkids
Little Black Girl: Oh, the Things You Can Do!
Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Paul Davey
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson @jacqueline_woodson
All Because You Matter by Tami Charles @tamiwrites @scholasticinc
I Promise by LeBron James @lebron @harperkids
I Am Golden by Eva Chen @evachen212
My Wish For You by Kathryn Hahn
The Queen of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes @authorderrickdbarnes @vanessabrantleynewton
The King of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes
You Will Do Great Things by Amerie @amerie @mackidsbooks
I’m Growing Great by Mechal Renee Roe @mechalroe

Which book(s) catches your eye? 👇🏾

#kidsbooks #kidsbooksrecommendations #graduationgiftideas #graduationgiftidea #ohtheplacesyoullgo #weneeddiversebooks #diversitymatters #diversityandinclusion #readdiversebooks #readdiversely #blackbookstagram #blackbookstagrammer #hereweeread #readdaily #readeveryday #readeverywhere #readeverything #raisingreaders #graduationseason

By now, you’ve likely heard of the 1963 March on Washington. But do you know one of the key people who helped organize the event?

Meet Bayard Rustin. He was a troublemaker who spent his life disrupting racism and prejudice with nonviolent direct action. He was a friend and mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and was unapologetically gay and Black.

With the support of Dr. King and future congressmen John Lewis, Bayard organized the largest civil rights protest the U.S. had witnessed.

Unstoppable tells the story of how Bayard Rustin organized the 1963 March on Washington. The back matter has an author’s note and additional research information about Bayard Rustin’s life.

Recommended for ages 6-9 and up.

Did you know the story of Bayard Rustin? Have you read this one yet? 👇🏾

#bayardrustin #unstoppablebayardrustin #blackhistory365 #blackhistoryeveryday #blackbookstagram #blackbookstagrammers #beajackson #picturebookswelove #picturebookillustration #picturebookaday #picturebookoftheday
#marchonwashington #civilrightsmovement #civilrightsactivist

If you had the opportunity to travel back in time via a space-time traveling cell phone, would you do it? #ad

From the Academy Award–winning, Grammy-winning, and New York Times bestselling author Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson @questlove and the New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby @leoking8473 comes a page-turning middle grade novel, The Rhythm of Time.#PenguinKidsPartner

When seventh grader Rahim Reynolds accidentally dials himself back in time to 1997, his best friend Kasia has to figure out how to get him back to the present time.

Rahim is from the streets of Philadelphia. His father is a history professor and his parents are completely anti-technology. Rahim’s father wants him to focus more on books and less on technology and rap music. But Rahim dreams of being a rapper just like his favorite rap group from the 90’s, Four the Hard Way.

Rahim’s bestie Kasia is a technology genius who enjoys coming up with new inventions like x-Ray glasses. Her latest invention is a space-time traveling cell phone that she built for Rahim’s birthday…how cool is that?

What Rahim doesn’t know is the phone has a special battery that interfaces with a secret government satellite, which spells trouble when the phone transports him back to 1997.

Find out what happens throughout Rahim and Kasia’s thrilling adventure. Will Rahim make it back home? What will his parents say?

The Rhythm of Time is the perfect book for summer reading for readers ages 10 - 13 and up. #TheRhythmofTime #therhythmoftimetour #90shiphopmusic

What would you do if you suddenly and unexpectedly found out you had superpowers in middle school? #ad @disneybooks

In this middle grade debut novel written by the award-winning YA author of You Should See Me In a Crown, Leah Johnson (@byleahjohnson), readers are introduced to Ellie Engle. Ellie is learning to navigate her way through middle school while also adjusting to her new superpowers, dealing with her first crush, and struggling to fit in with her friends.

I think Ellie’s overall story and her awkwardness will resonate with young readers. Not only is there lots of diversity and representation featured throughout, but there is also a Tik Tok/social media plot in the story that may be relatable to readers as well. Ellie Engle’s voice jumps off each page and makes readers feel loved, accepted, and celebrated.

While Ellie Engle Saves Herself doesn't shy away from emotional and challenging issues like grief and queer identity, the book remains a celebration of Black joy and is focused on themes of friendship, family, love, and self-acceptance.

Look for more middle-grade stories coming from Leah Johnson very soon as well!

Ellie Engle Saves Herself is available now wherever books are sold. Recommended for ages 8 – 12 #EllieEngle #LeahJohnson

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