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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers is the children's imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.

17/07/2025

Continue your Disability Pride Month celebrations with these EBYR favorites!

📚 A HEAD FULL OF BIRDS - A sensitive portrayal of neurodiverse friendships.

📚 I CAN HELP - A gentle story of reaching out, facing peer pressure, and choosing kindness.

📚 TALKING IS NOT MY THING - Invites readers into the day of a nonverbal girl with autism.

📚ME AND MY SISTER - Playfully explores the experience of growing up with an autistic sibling.

📚PHONE CALL WITH A FISH - A nonverbal boy helps his classmates build compassion and understanding.

📚BACK TO FRONT AND UPSIDE DOWN - A young boy is frustrated that his letters come out all in a muddle, until a friend assures him that asking for help is okay.

📚IT'S SO DIFFICULT - An anxious, overstimulated child goes through the challenging routines of their day.

📚CRAZY - A compelling novel-in-verse about mental illness, family relationships, and the power of art.

15/07/2025

***SNEAK PEEK***

Love whales? Then dive into JOURNEY OF THE HUMPBACKS, an "unforgettable" picture book from Colombia coming Sept 16!

⭐ "Extraordinary...Dipacho’s artwork creates moments of visual poetry...Even readers initially indifferent to marine life will find themselves captivated by these creatures...This is not a book to rush through, but rather one to return to repeatedly...An unforgettable encounter that will spark a lifelong fascination with these extraordinary beings." — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)

Written by , illustrated by , and translated from Spanish by , this book is a must-have for classrooms, libraries, home collections, and for all of you dedicated whale watchers.

30/06/2025

It was a great morning at the ALSC breakfast! EBYR Editorial Director Kathleen Merz accepted the 2025 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor for HOME, written and illustrated by and translated by Vineet Lal.

A big thank you to the 2025 Batchelder selection committee and Chair Marianne Martens! ❤️

28/06/2025

This morning at 9:30 on the Diversity in Publishing stage!

Poet and anthologist Matt Forrest Esenwine and EBYR Editorial Director Kathleen Merz discuss neurodiversity through science, poetry, and bookmaking.

After, Matt will sign copies of
A UNIVERSE OF RAINBOWS at the Eerdmans booth (Booth #518). 🌈😀🌈

05/05/2025

Happy Children's Book Week (May 5 - 11)! This year's theme is AN OCEAN OF STORIES. 🌊📚

Download our exclusive Children's Book Council coloring page made by author-illustrator Carly Allen-Fletcher & inspired by her book, KINGDOMS OF LIFE—link in bio! 🖌️

22/04/2025

🥁 Drumroll, please! 🥁

Meet a BRAND-NEW picture book that's a lyrical celebration of music, its many forms, and its importance to people across the globe!

Humming with color and variety, AND THERE WAS MUSIC is a tribute to an art form that unites humanity even as it showcases our diversity. Readers will enjoy spotting their favorite genres and instruments in the art—and using the back matter to discover even more sounds to love.

🎺 "Lively, colorful . . . illustrations are full of rhythm and movement . . . Pantaleo captures the joy, the sorrow, the sharing, and the universality of music."—Booklist

🪇 "This book bursts with a vibrant celebration of music and its ability to transcend boundaries . . . The illustrations are dynamic and colorful, filling each page with energy and life . . . the back matter enriches the experience . . . colorful and engaging."—School Library Journal

🎷 "A loving tribute to the ways music shapes and reflects our cultures and to the unique way it binds humanity . . . Sweeping and thought-provoking."—Kirkus Reviews

Jam out with a good book today! Link in bio to shop AND THERE WAS MUSIC ahead of World Music Day (6/21). 🎸

16/04/2025

Today is ADI OF BOUTANGA's book birthday! 🥳

13-year-old Adi has her life upended when her uncle declares she's old enough to get married. But, she finds a new home where girls can live and learn without fear.

Learn about this powerful middle grade story at our link in bio!

13/04/2025

In honor of Lee Bennett Hopkins's birthday today and , we're thrilled to share that COUNTING WINTER has won the 2025 Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award!

“A sensory delight for young children and adults alike, Ms. Carlstrom's poetry for children was a standout,” said one judge. “Counting Winter showcases melodic, expressive poetry that portrays the serenity and wonder of Alaska’s winter landscape. Her succinct verses incorporate striking imagery and subtle repetition, establishing a gentle rhythm that echoes the movements of the animals she depicts and the chilly weather she describes.”

Shop the book at the link in bio! 🦊🦉🌕

01/04/2025

A UNIVERSE OF RAINBOWS by Matt Forrest Esenwine, illustrated by Jamey Christoph, is OUT NOW! 🌈🌈🌈

A STEAM Poetry anthology perfect for , engage young readers with this vibrant picture book that Publishers Weekly says will immerse them in "eloquent verse."

Link in bio to shop & learn more!

22/03/2025

💧 Today's World Water Day! 🌊

WATER by Olga Fadeeva takes readers on an incredible journey through science, history, and nature, exploring the importance of water in our world. An USBBY Outstanding International Book and longlisted for the 2025 Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award, this book is a must-read for curious minds and budding environmentalists.

Take a moment today to appreciate how water sustains us. Plus, consider sharing this book with young readers during Earth Month this April—link in bio to shop & learn more! 💙 🌍

18/03/2025

HOW DO YOU EAT COLOR? by Mabi David, illustrated by Yas Doctor, is available now! 🌈

In this book, young readers take a journey through a rainbow of mouthwatering fruits and veggies from around the globe. Critics are loving this book ... and kids will too! Check out some of the buzz below. ⤵️

🍅 "Truly engaging ... lyrical and vibrant."—Booklist (⭐ REVIEW)

🍍"A delectable journey through the imagination—and the palate."—Kirkus Reviews

🍆 "This connects to all those picture books about kids coming into the lunchroom with different foods. After all, healthy eating looks different for many different people and it may require a wider palette."—Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (a School Library Journal blog)

Learn more & shop at the link in bio. 😋

18/03/2025

✨ NEW ON NETGALLEY! ✨

Preview more of our critically-acclaimed spring picture books by visiting our NetGalley page at the link in bio. 📚

We've got something for everyone, from a lyrical exploration of music with vibrant illustrations to an anthology of multicolored poems for a multicolored world. 🌈

What are you waiting for? Today's your lucky day to read some NEW titles! 🍀

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