Barefoot Books

09/09/2025

✨🎂 Happy Book Birthday to ‘Some Days I’m the Wind’ written by Rebecca Gardyn Levington illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova.

Some days you may feel like a cyclone, a whirl, dizzy, giddy, wild. Other days, you’re a whisper, a breeze, gentle mellow, mild. You’re not the same each day, and Some Days I’m the Wind is here to say that’s ok! This calming, reassuring poem encourages readers to meet themselves as they are and explore all sides of their personalities.

Purchase ‘Some Days I’m the Wind’ NOW on our website or wherever books are sold! ✨ https://rebrand.ly/rey5cxq

08/29/2025

We’re excited to announce that we’ve acquired 'Kindness Glows in the Dark', written by Gama Valle and illustrated by Mrinali Álvarez Astacio –– coming Spring 2026! 📚

In rural Puerto Rico, Nube and Kamil are friends, but when Nube discovers Kamil is stealing food from her family's garden and why, they both learn to be better neighbors.

Edited by Autumn Allen and Bree Reyes, and art directed by Meaghan Elyse Lueck 🌟

08/26/2025

Yay! 🎂📚Happy Book Birthday to, ‘Thank You, Old Oak’, written by Britt Crow-Miller and illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford. ✨

After 400 years in the forest, it’s time for Old Oak to fall. With a pop, frenzy of snaps, and a flurry of movement, she leans to one side and falls heavily to rest on the forest floor. When news of beloved Old Oak spreads throughout the forest, creatures big and small gather to show their gratitude for all she gave in her rooted life.

🌳’Thank You, Old Oak’ is available for purchase now on our website or wherever books are sold.

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08/21/2025

'Thank You, Old Oak' is available August 26! 🌳🦊

A charming story about the lifecycle of a mother tree and the creatures who rely on her.

Written by Britt Crow-Miller
Illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford

08/20/2025

📚 Books are being banned. Voices are being silenced. But what if you could help turn the page?

Become a Barefoot Books Community Bookseller and bring diverse, inclusive stories to every corner of your community.

Anyone can join. Every book makes a difference.
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08/19/2025

Yay! ☀️📚Our powerful picture book, ‘Of the Sun’, written by Xelena González and illustrated by Emily Kewageshig, is available for purchase now on our website or wherever books are sold! ✨

‘Of the Sun’ is an uplifting poem that wraps the Indigenous children of the Americas in reassuring words filled with hope for a brighter future and offers all readers a sense of the history and majesty of the land we live on.

Purchase ‘Of the Sun’ now 👉 https://rebrand.ly/7cb9f4

08/14/2025

We are thrilled to announce that as a part of our ongoing partnership with Reach Out and Read of Greater New York, 200,000 culturally reflective books will be distributed to children nationwide this summer.

By working together, we’re ensuring that more children and families have access to high-quality, inclusive books they can see themselves in – and treasure for years to come. Read the press release below!

New York, NY – August 5, 2025 – Reach Out and Read of Greater New York is proud to announce an exciting partnership with Barefoot Books through Book Buying Buddies, an initiative that unites 19 partner organizations to collectively purchase high-quality, culturally reflective English and bilingu...

08/14/2025

‘Some Days I’m the Wind’ – coming September 9th!💨✨📚

This calming poem encourages readers to meet themselves as they are and accept and explore all sides of their emotions and personalities.

Learn more at the link! 👉 https://rb.gy/760g6f

08/12/2025

✨🎂Happy Book Birthday to ‘The Remembering Candle’, written by Written by Alison Goldberg and illustrated by Selina Alko 📚

‘The Remembering Candle’ highlights the Jewish memorial tradition of the Yahrzeit as a young boy and his family celebrate the life of their Grandpa on the anniversary of his passing. Endnotes provide additional information on the Jewish calendar and memorial traditions.

🌟Buy ‘The Remembering Candle’ now on our website or wherever books are sold. 👉 https://rebrand.ly/c40cc0

08/11/2025

✨LAST DAY OF SALE ✨ Today is the LAST DAY to take 20% off EVERYTHING on our website with code: 'BOOKLOVERSDAY'. Celebrate Book Lovers Day with best-selling childrens books! 📚🤗

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08/07/2025

✨SALE REMINDER✨ Celebrate Book Lovers Day with 20% off EVERYTHING on our website with code: 'BOOKLOVERSDAY' through Monday, August 11th. 📚❤️ Don't miss out!

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08/04/2025

✨SALE✨ A Book Lovers Day treat is coming early! 📚❤️ Get a headstart on the celebration with 20% off EVERYTHING on our website now through Monday, August 11th with code: BOOKLOVERSDAY

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