KIDLIT411 Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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The Gentle Bulldozer
Amy Baron
We are pleased to host a #giveaway of the picture book, THE GENTLE BULLDOZER by Amy Baron, illustrated by Rogélio Coelho (@YeehooPress). To enter, L + RT and confirm your entry in the Rafflecopter in our weekly update: https://t.co/rHKGlsSN4L (more ways to win too)
Hardcover, 2022
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Bone for Bo: Painting with Georgia O'Keeffe
Joan Waites
Our Author-Illustrator Spotlight is on @joanwaites and her new picture book, A BONE FOR BO: PAINTING WITH GEORGIA O'KEEFFE (Schiffer Kids), out on Nov. 22: https://t.co/qeLvYTwAEu Read about the book, her publishing journey, and enter to win a copy! #giveaway https://t.co/2Dys80jv6D
Hardcover, 2022
$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Beauty Woke
NoNieqa Ramos
Our Author Spotlight is on @NoNieqaRamos and their newest picture book, BEAUTY WOKE, illustrated by @paolaesco8ar (@versifybooks) out now: https://t.co/gJByo1h167 Read about her publication journey and inspiration and enter to win a copy! #giveaway https://t.co/KJHUKiRfiR
Hardcover, 2022
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence
Sonja Thomas
Our Author Spotlight is on @bysonjathomas and her debut middle grade novel, SIR FIG NEWTON AND THE SCIENCE OF PERSISTENCE (Aladdin), out now: https://t.co/YVzFxzdpnT Read about her inspiration and publication journey and enter to win a copy! #giveaway https://t.co/EI4eY2QiV4
Hardcover, 2022
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Soaked!
Abi Cushman
Our Author-Illustrator Spotlight is on @AbiCushman and her debut picture book SOAKED (@VikingChildrens) coming out July 14: https://t.co/loU1oV2tCw Read about what inspired her and enter to win a copy! #giveaway #Soaring20sPB https://t.co/mha9GPgZBI
Hardcover, 2020
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Fridge-Opolis
Melissa Coffey
Our Author Spotlight is on @CoffeyCreative and her debut picture book, FRIDGE-OPOLIS, illustrated by @JoshCleland (@littlebeebooks) out now: https://t.co/IqUdLiL97t Read about her inspiration and enter to win a copy! #giveaway https://t.co/0E5qJSWGfk
Hardcover, 2022
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Fishing with Grandpa and Skye
Candace Spizzirri
We are pleased to host a #giveaway of the picture book, FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE, by Candace Spizziri, illustrated by Beverly Love Warren (@ClearForkPub). To enter, L+RT and confirm entry in the Rafflecopter at: https://t.co/rBJgK9ee8A
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Ramen for Everyone
Patricia Tanumihardja
Each week we host #kidlit book #giveaways! This week, our followers won RAMEN FOR EVERYONE by @ediblewords & @shihopate and THE NIGHT BEFORE EID by @ayawrites & @rashinkheiriyeh To enter this week's giveaways (4 books!), go to our weekly update: https://t.co/iKaGg8quj3 https://t.co/27XvlKvcDY
Hardcover, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How to Make a Friend
Stephen W. Martin
Our Illustrator Spotlight is on @oliviaaserr and her new picture book, HOW TO MAKE A FRIEND, written by @Stephen_W_M (@ClarionBooks) out July 27! http://www.kidlit411.com/2021/06/illustrator-spotlight-olivia-aserr.html Read about her illustration process and enter to win a copy! #giveaway https://t.co/gwqTWCMnBQ
Hardcover, 2021
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
When You Trap a Tiger: (Newbery Medal Winner)
Tae Keller
SPECIAL #GIVEAWAY of this year's Newbery & Caldecott Winners! Enter to win WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER by @taekeller and WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS illustrated by @MichaelaGoade, written by @CaroleLindstrom. To enter, RT & confirm entry in this link: https://t.co/66NVk40BUa
Paperback, 2023
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book