Get Caught Reading The Black Market, by Jed Alexander

Check your emails — one lucky reader will be receiving a hardcover edition of The Black Market by Jed Alexander, compliments of (HUGE THANK YOU) Hachette Book Group and Media Masters Publicity. Thank you for making this spooky-season giveaway possible — and for helping us fulfill our mission to get books into the hands of more children. 💛📚

And SURPRISE! An additional lucky reader will receive a hardcover edition of The Black Market compliments of Childress Ink and Ink-a-Dink Children’s Bookstore! Absolutely love sharing the book love, so check your emails.

🎁 What’s Next?

Watch this space for our November book recommendations and new roundups celebrating gratitude, wellness, and holiday reads — for children and adults!

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💛📚 November Giveaway Preview — “Do Not Disturb…” 💤

Do Not Disturb: How to Say no to Your Phone:

Designed to help young people understand and overcome the toll that phone overuse can take on their mental and physical health. Spotlight review coming.

Written by Brad Marshall and Lindsay Hassock, illustrated by Lauriane BohemierAbrams Books, Aug. 2025, Ages 8-12 with crossover appeal for younger and older readers (and adults), $18.99, 9781419776984

New Recomendations:

Picture Books That Teach Emotions, Feelings & Early Mental Health

Picture Books Offering Mindfulness, Love of Nature & Farm-to-Table Inspiration (still growing)