⬇️ Author Lisa Rogers shares about their picture book BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for inspiring creativity, thinking differently, and staying true to yourself."

📚 "This book can also be used to inspire readers to create their own images of sounds, to notice the sounds around them, and to compose music with those everyday sounds."

Author: Lisa Rogers 

Illustrator: Il Sung Na 

Publisher: Random House/Anne Schwartz Books 

Publication date:  October 2023

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📌 @LisaLJRogers (Twitter and Instagram) 

📌 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lisaljrogers.bsky.social 

📌 Website: http://www.lisarogerswrites.com/

⬇️ Author Ronni Diamondstein shares about their picture book JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for Women's History Month."

📚 "This book can also be used for launching Writers' Workshop and Readers' Workshop."

Author: Ronni Diamondstein 

Illustrator: Bats Langley 

Publisher: Sky Pony Press

Publication Date: November 7, 2023

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📌 www.ronnidiamondstein.com 

📌 Twitter: @MaggieMae10514

📌 Instagram:@maggiemaepupreporter

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⬇️ Author K. Marcus shares about their picture book FRANKENSTEIN'S MATZAH: A PASSOVER PARODY.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for future scientists, creative thinkers, and nonbinary representation that isn't plot driven."

📚 "This book can also be used for doing science experiments, exploring ethical questions about freedom and identity (questioning), and seeing a loving family during their Passover seder."

Author: K. Marcus

Illustrator: Sam Loman

Publisher: Intergalactic Afikoman

Pub. Date: 1/16/24

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📌 Website: www.kmarcuswrites.com

📌 Instagram: @kmarcuswrites or https://www.instagram.com/kmarcuswrites/

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📌 FB: https://www.facebook.com/kmarcuswrites/ 

⬇️ Author Pamela Morgan shares about their picture book SIMPLY SKYE.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for families, teachers, and therapists who hope to encourage exploration of gender identity."

📚 "This book can also be used to open a conversation about non-binary people and gender identity."

Author: Pamela Morgan

Illustrator: Heather Bell

Publisher: Amicus Ink

Publication Date: July 2023

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📌 @affirmedmom on Twitter

📌 @pamelamorganwrites on all others

⬇️ Author CK Malone shares about their picture book POPI'S ALL SOULS SONG.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for those who celebrate All Soul's Day and honoring the dead."

📚 "This book can also be used to educate on the differences regarding All Soul's Day, All Saint's Day, and Dia de los Muertos  by sharing this version of honoring the dead."

Author: CK Malone

Illustrator: Shelly Swann

Publisher: Beaming Books

Publication Date: September 10th, 2024

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📌 My Website: carlislemalonebooks.com 

📌 My X: @CKMalone2

📌 My Illustrator's Website: www.fairywulf.com

📌 My Illustrator's Insta: @fairywulf

📌 My Illustrator's X: @_fairywulf

⬇️ Author Gabriella Aldeman shares about their picture book SQUAWK OF SPANISH.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for bilingual families and classrooms."

📚 "This book can also be used for building confidence, for read alouds, and for parrot lovers."

Author: Gabriella Aldeman

Illustrator: Romina Galotta

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Publication Date: August 13, 2024

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📌 website: https://www.writebetween.com/

📌 IG and Twitter: @write_between

⬇️ Author/illustrator Adriana Hernandez Bergstrom shares about their picture book TUMBLE.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for our youngest or emerging readers who want to know about tumbleweeds."

📚 "This book can also be used for learning about ecosystems, desert animals, and life cycles."

Author/Illustrator: Adriana Hernández Bergstrom

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Publication Date: June 2023

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📌 https://www.facebook.com/AdriprintsPress 

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⬇️ Author Stephanie Henson shares about their picture book NO SCHOOL, MY RULES!

"This is the perfect picture book for 

✨  School Refusal, 

✨  Coping Skills, 

✨  and Lyrical Book Lovers!"

📚 "This book can also be used as a tool to emphasize the importance of education."

Author: Stephanie Henson

Illustrator: Mai Tran

Publisher: Tielmour Press

Publication Date/Year: August 2024

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📌 @stephahenson Instagram

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⬇️ Author/illustrator Cherry Mo shares about their picture book HOME IN A LUNCHBOX.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for immigrant families and anyone who appreciates the warmth of home!"

📚 "This book can also be used for understanding the immigrant experience and for educating on SEL topics such as dealing with loneliness, stepping out of one's shell, and developing empathy."

Author-Illustrator: Cherry Mo

Publisher: Penguin Workshop (Penguin Young Readers)

Pub date: June 11, 2024

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📌 www.cherrymo.com

📌 X and Instagram: @hellocherrymo

⬇️ Author Danielle Sharkan shares about their picture book SHARING SHALOM.

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for children and parents exploring prejudice, racism, and building empathy towards others."

📚 "This book can also be used to discuss the topic of hate crimes and antisemitism."

Author: Danielle Sharkan

Illustrator: Selina Alko

Publisher: Holiday House

Publication Date: September 2024

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📌 Daniraes @dsharkan