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“Connection is really the thing that we’re leaning into with this batch of picture books,” says Mary Kate Castellani, publishing director at Bloomsbury Children’s Books. “Connection to the past, connection across cultures, and that deep human connection.” Read on to see how the connection theme runs through other publishers’ new picture books, too.

Learn how author Hà Dinh's own experiences shaped Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix-Up, a chapter book that beautifully explores diversity, empathy, and the importance of welcoming new friends with open hearts.

When the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) wanted to connect students with promising career pathways, the organization approached WNET for help. In response, WNET created Jobs Explained, a program that targeted youth with short social media videos to broaden their understanding of the possibilities that existed for their future.

Despite the current Trump administration’s efforts to make the recognition of only two genders federal policy, publishers remain committed to inclusive representation of LGBTQIA+ characters and stories.

Teaching the next generation about STEAM skills and concepts is critical for our future. More than just a catchphrase, STEAM is an educational model that helps students develop the critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills they’ll need to navigate an increasingly complex future.

Jamie Smart is the British author and illustrator of the bestselling children’s comic series “Bunny vs Monkey.” Max and Chaffy: Welcome to Animal Island is the first title in his new graphic novel series for kids ages 5–8. Smart talks about the creation of this delightful new series.

It’s the perennial question of teachers, librarians, and parents alike: How do you get kids to read more over their summer break? Research has shown that kids’ favorite books are the books that they choose themselves. Understanding this, publishers focus on fun books for summer reading.

With the 2024 Nation’s Report Card showing further declines in reading, more support for struggling readers and their educators has never been more important. Let’s take a closer look at these new series for struggling readers.

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