Random House Children's Books Teachers & Librarians

12/10/2025

Who says you need to use a lot of words to tell a great story?

Students of any age can benefit from the stories contained in wordless and nearly wordless picture books. An excellent choice for readers who are building confidence, they also challenge readers of all stages to practice analyzing images and the book’s narrative structure.

Head to https://bit.ly/3MjaqM4 to learn more about a few of our favorite picture books that let the illustrations do the talking 📚

12/09/2025

👋 Hi friends! Allow us to introduce you to and her stunning debut, Tidespeaker 🌊💜 Believe us when we say your students & patrons won't be able to get enough of this lush YA fantasy full of shocking twists, swoony romance, political intrigue, captivating storytelling, and (of course) ✨magic✨

Learn more about Tidespeaker at https://bit.ly/3XAfEpd, and keep your eye on this space for more Class of 2026 debuts! We can't wait for you to meet them all 🤗 📚

12/08/2025

We are so thrilled to have HALFWAY TO SOMEWHERE by Jose Pimenta selected for 2026's National Day of Reading!

Save the date! Spread joy and show support for LGBTQ+ stories by pledging to read one, several, or all of the highlighted books at HRC.im/NDORreg

So thankful to partner with Random House Children's Books Teachers & Librarians & Penguin Classroom!

12/07/2025

🤩 Join us in celebrating the stars of 2025! 🤩 These outstanding 2025 titles for all ages have received 4 or more starred reviews, which denote a book of distinction or particularly high quality.

⭐ Learn more about the books pictured—and the other amazing titles with starred reviews!—at https://bit.ly/4oyBT9R

12/06/2025

❄️ 💕 📚 The weather outside is frightful, but these love stories are so delightful! Winter romances worth melting for, swoon-worthy tropes, sun-kissed travel stories, romantasies — no matter what it is your readers are looking for in a YA romance, we have you covered!

Swipe for our top recommendations and head to https://bit.ly/4oOdOw8 to learn more about the stories guaranteed to sweep you off your feet this winter 💝

12/05/2025

🎉A huge and heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalists, Death in the Jungle by Candace Fleming and A World Without Summer by Nicolas Day, illustrated by Yas Imamura!! 🥳👏

Learn more about & download free resources for both of these phenomenal titles at RHCBTeachersLibrarians.com 📚

The YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults honors the best nonfiction book published for those ages 12-18 during a Nov. 1-Oct. 31 publishing year. The winner will be announced in January. Many thanks to for this incredible honor!


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12/05/2025

In another lively collaboration, Barnett and Harris (A Polar Bear in the Snow) offer up a funhouse-mirror picture book guide to ...

12/01/2025

⏰ 📚 On December 4, join , , and for our Winter 2025 virtual book and author festival, a free day-long event celebrating reading, authors, and librarians everywhere!

Don't miss the incredible & authors appearing on programs throughout the day, and make sure you stop by our virtual booth for book recommendations, free resources, and digital galleys.

Registration is ✨ FREE ✨ and open to all book lovers! For more information, head to https://bit.ly/3KsAG61

11/30/2025

❄️ 🎁 Celebrate the season with these holiday-themed picture books! ✨

For an extensive list perfect for inclusive storytimes, displays, and programming, head to ➡️ https://bit.ly/43RkQII

11/29/2025

What are you reading this holiday weekend? 📚

11/28/2025

🐧 Don't delay, and don't be tardy... come and join the penguin party! 🐧

Join utterly adorable penguins of all shapes, sizes, and species in this playful picture book uniquely layered with super cute photographs, rhyming text, and fascinating facts about these incredible animals.

🐧 🐧 🐧 👉 https://bit.ly/4ahw0KL