Candlewick Press Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Today marks the first day of Black History Month. We want to kick of this month by sharing Atinuke’s book, ‘Africa, Amazing Africa’, which highlights the unique geography, culture, and history of all 55 African countries. This book shows how rich black history is. https://t.co/tEXCixf7Nz

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Father's Day is June 19! Brought to life in soft, vibrant watercolors by renowned Cuban artist Armando Mariño, this lyrical story by Robie H. Harris captures the magic of a child finding her inner strength while on a walk with her father. SOMEWHERE https://t.co/gVXHLQgjby https://t.co/z8tZMoIjuc

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"If you write a book that has any power in it, it has the power to offend. I don't want to write a book that has no power in it, so I have to run the risk of offending." —Katherine Paterson, two-time Newbery Medalist and author of Birdie's Bargain https://t.co/xVCKuNUmoB https://t.co/35lIfjxn2n

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#Halloween Savor the familiar ritual of transforming an ordinary pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind glowing jack-o’-lantern. Pick a Pumpkin by Patricia Toht illustrated by Jarvis http://ow.ly/oa1D50GuM42 https://t.co/TzodwoCgdU

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Karl James Mountford's CIRCLES IN THE SKY is "a beautiful treatise on remembering life and helping those left behind."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) https://t.co/hhRdjEPLNI

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With poetry and stunning nature photography, Helen Frost and Rick Lieder offer readers a breathtakingly beautiful glimpse at the praying mantis and the natural world around us. #WorldPhotographyDay WAIT AND SEE @bugdreams https://t.co/VU2FDNAqJg https://t.co/wmoyDmqqUa

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Listen to the latest episode of the #BlackCreatorsSeries on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! https://t.co/eeqnoO11LY @jcostabates, author of TIME FOR BED, OLD HOUSE and RICA BAPTISTA, talks to @SonjaCherryPaul at the @TCRWP about what it means to be a Black creator. https://t.co/wiGju8GDqP

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Lindsay Eagar recommends SFF books that incorporate baking over on https://t.co/5sUfBGaJIM. https://t.co/sBnFF2kpAC Be sure to check out THE PATRON THIEF OF BREAD—a beautifully crafted middle-grade novel spiced with magic, gargoyles, and bread! https://t.co/UVEzstFAMj

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Aaron Becker's "lyrically dazzling, artistically stunning"—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ONE SKY. To see more, watch the video - https://t.co/bo8nXzeWpL https://t.co/evMjfpPjxU

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A Chinese-American boy gains a new understanding of his Chinese grandfather in this celebratory story of family, martial arts, and the Chinese New Year. #AAPIHeritageMonth CROUCHING TIGER by Ying Chang Compestine & Yan Nascimbene https://t.co/hSb5OUWa0K https://t.co/UuEokkZPMV