@MaryLanniReads
I am a book reviewer with a focus on stories written for kids, tweens, and teens. I also host authors interviews, and I am a passionate advocate for youth literacy. Look for me at www.maryrlanni.com or on YouTube @MaryLanniReads!
- I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kate Compton from the Colorado State Library to talk about nursery rhymes and my upcoming book (set to release in May 2026!) Give it a listen here: sunshineandstories.buzzsprout.com/2388732/epis... #nurseryrhymes #kidlit #librarians #storytime
- Today's featured #bookreview is a series of books by the beloved @mowillems.bsky.social. Elephant, Piggie, and their friends have several adventures packed into one title that is a delight for emerging readers! youtu.be/X9LI6ifg0BI?... #booksky #booktok #earlyreaders
- Attention teachers of BlueSky! As you're building up your curriculum, consider integrating author interviews into your discussions. It is fun to meet the people behind the books you're reading, and they have great advice and insight to share. www.maryrlanni.com/author-interviews #teachers #kidlit
- Today's featured #bookreview is a historical fiction novel about two notorious female pirates. Great for both book clubs and history fans, alike. youtu.be/68dmNRwNeK0?... @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #booktok #bookclubreads #ladypirates #libraryreads
- Happy New Year, everyone! Here's to a 2026 that is filled with great books. 📚🎉 youtu.be/MDn2_dT3KNk?...
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- Today's featured #bookreview is part of this year's Dolly Parton's Imagination Library collection and is particularly fun to read aloud with voices! youtu.be/ew708W8gSF0?... #kidlit #imaginationlibrary #booksky #picturebook #readaloud
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- Today's featured #bookreview celebrates the importance of the giant sagebrush to its ecosystem. Though the land may appear empty at first glance, life abounds in many ways. youtu.be/bjmKlmIOzsk?... #kidlit #picturebook #nonfiction #booksky
- I've been reflecting more this year on the abundance of movies/books/media surrounding Christmas and the distinct lack of corresponding media for other winter holidays. What are some of your favorite books/movies/media for winter holidays that are not Christmas?
- Today's featured #bookreview is a nonfiction picture book that recounts the true story of a free diver encountering a rare whale birth. Beautiful, haunting, and intriguing for all ages! youtu.be/EFNsXNUGSR4?... #kidlit #picturebook #nonfiction #whales #freediving
- Reposted by @MaryLanniReadsPlease preorder UNTIL THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT! Get signed & swagged copies from An Unlikely Story and Mysterious Galaxy! Enter receipts into my linktree for a chance to win a $100 for a bookstore. Just telling libraries and friends is supporting too 💜💜 Preorder: bookshop.org/p/books/unti...
- It's almost that day! If you enjoy rhyming stories with a touch of humor, this is a fun book to share with children who connect with the Santa tradition. youtu.be/XY_W6wzclbw?... @tigertalesbooks.bsky.social #picturebook #bookreview #kidlit #santa #christmas
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- Today's featured #bookreview is a delightful picture book that blends an unlikely friendship with the importance of ocean conservation. Especially good for those solitary souls (who need love, too!) youtu.be/nlTxER6JWDU?... #picturebook #kidlit #booksky
- If you don't know about the brave women of the six triple eight, start here! This nonfiction picture book is a great foundation for readers of all ages. youtu.be/Uq9SPt61eIE?... @harpercollins.bsky.social #kidlit #bookreview #worldwarii #nonfiction #booksky
- Today's featured #bookreview is a middle grade story investigating the emotional changes that happen during this time of life. It is especially well suited to readers who love complex vocabulary. youtu.be/vWcd5aXqNtE?... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #middlegradereads
- Exciting news! My podcast, Interview Tuesdays, should now be findable on your favorite podcast site (Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and iHeartRadio. Can't find it? Let me know!) Season One wraps in the next few weeks, and Season Two won't be far behind. 🎉 open.spotify.com/show/3RuxDNq...
- I think statistics are interesting, so today's featured #bookreview is my most viewed. An oldie but goodie featuring a Colorado-based author and a fun, middle grade mystery. youtu.be/lEJxv3Bda5c?... @fleurbradley.bsky.social #booksky #kidlit #middlegradereads #skybrarians #mystery
- Today's featured #bookreview is a picture book about the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. An engaging narrative and stunning imagery make this informative book a fit for readers of all ages. youtu.be/s_BZveyKLMU?... @chroniclebooks.bsky.social #kidlit #booksky #nonfiction #picturebook
- Today's featured #bookreview is a graphic novel version of the beloved middle grade series Warriors. Great for fans of both cats and epic adventures, this new presentation connects the books with even more readers. youtu.be/lc5A-tPnoec?... #booktok #graphicnovel #middlegradereads #kidlit
- Today's featured #bookreview is a silly Christmas story that explores the balance between giving and receiving gifts. It's filled with rhyming text, amusing moments, and colorful illustrations for all to enjoy. youtu.be/NqZ0S2Kmn9I?... #moustachebaby #booktok #christmas #picturebook
- Today I'm featuring a book-themed puzzle! Intricate and obsessively buildable, this visual journey through the Odyssey is a treat for both literature and puzzle lovers, alike. youtu.be/vp1g4ofHwKQ?... #puzzles #odyssey
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- Today's featured #bookreview is a high energy book for middle grade readers. Whether reading aloud or to oneself, humor and heart abound in this series starter that chronicles life after a monsterpocalypse. youtu.be/yPzDIvrHtUM?... #booksky #kidlit #middlegradereads #lastkidsonearth
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- Today's featured #bookreview is a middle grade nonfiction story that is presented as a choose your own adventure! Learn about the giant squid (and more) in self-paced, bite-sized segments. youtu.be/tXvpr12LV6I?... @chroniclebooks.bsky.social #nonfiction #booksky #middlegradereads
- The CLEL Bell Award shortlist is here! Voting is open to all members of CLEL (and membership is free). If you love early literacy and supporting the books that exemplify it, please vote by January 31! www.clel.org/clel-bell-aw... #clelbell #earlyliteracy #kidlit #skybrarians #booksky
- Today's featured #bookreview is a nonfiction picture book about a little known contributor to the American Civil War effort. Beautiful artwork and a compelling story make this book particularly memorable. youtu.be/l-JwwGdeOx8?... #kidlit #booksky #booktok #nonfiction #americanhistory
- Today's featured #bookreview is a poetic, nonfiction picture book about how crows work together to survive. Lovely in both the writing and the illustrations, this book will teach readers of all ages something new. youtu.be/22mw6PqMNL4?... #booksky #nonfiction #kidlit @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
- Today's featured #bookreview is a picture book that explores one community's way of celebrating a beloved tree and returning the landscape to one that features native plants. youtu.be/xG0nDzNM7PU?... #rewilding #picturebook #booksky #nonfiction
- Today's featured #bookreview is a true story about real bridges in India that are constructed from interwoven trees. Accessible and informational, readers of all ages will learn something new from this book! youtu.be/Me-l6fBjX1k?... #picturebook #booksky #nonfiction #India #conservation
- Today's featured #bookreview is a middle grade reimagining of the Xolotl legend from Aztec mythology. Colorful illustrations pair with intriguing text to connect young readers with this little-known story. youtu.be/veoPX-v7eQc?... #middlegradereads #kidlit #booksky #aztecmythology
- Today's featured #bookreview is a picture book about how stalactites and stalagmites form. Using clever illustrative techniques and imaginative dialogue, this book distills the process well for young readers. youtu.be/zS-g2x90XII?... #picturebook #booksky #nonfiction #kidlit
- Today's featured #bookreview is a nonfiction picture book about sunflower seeds. I love nonfiction for kids because I always learn something new, too! youtu.be/vDrciZTfPus?... #picturebook #kidlit #booksky #nonfiction
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- Hey kidlit authors of BlueSky! I'm working on my interview schedule for 2026. If you have a book you'd like to talk about (it can be new or already released), I'd love to connect! Message me if you'd like more info. www.maryrlanni.com/author-interviews #kidlit #authorsofbluesky #booktok
- Today's featured #bookreview is an adult romantasy series starter that also has appeal for mature YA readers. Venture back into the world of King Arthur in a way you've never seen before! youtu.be/nrEoenF9I7A?... #booktok #livesofguinevere #paulalafferty @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social
- In case you haven't read it yet, my quarterly newsletter is linked here for your convenience! Please consider subscribing if you would like more detailed updates on my bookish news. Happy reading! open.substack.com/pub/marylann... #booktok #kidlit
- Today's featured #bookreview is the first in Kate McKinnon's quirky middle grade series. Filled with humor and heart, this often unexpected story is fun both to read and to hear out loud. youtu.be/Wmhy_Beh6aY?... #booksky #millicentquibb #middlegradereads
- Today's featured #bookreview is a picture book that explores the strength both in solitude and in a community through the eyes of prairie dogs. And if you want more, check out my interview with #GiannaMarino, as well! youtu.be/PJs5aL1kczg?... #imaginationlibrary #booktok #picturebook #prairiedogs
- Today's featured #bookreview is a graphic novel retelling of Cinderella for young readers. Fans of whodunnits and fractured fairy tales will appreciate this series starter! youtu.be/vtJrZHkGfNo?... #booktok #graphicnovel #cinderella #fairytale #elementaryreaders
- Today's featured #bookreview is a middle grade fantasy adventure. Journey into the world of the fae while exploring themes of friendship, family, and belonging in this enjoyable story! youtu.be/Vii-U7e1UZo?... @hsnorup.bsky.social #middlegradereads #booksky #fantasy #readers
- Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! 🍂
- Today's featured #authorinterview is with Kathy Guillory, author of The Adventures of Belle Bear. The first in her series tells the story of a polar bear who searches for comfort and friendship when she moves to Calibearia. youtu.be/Aw2ZkqdWcxY?... #polarbear #bellebear #booksky #picturebook
- Reposted by @MaryLanniReadsWhat excitement in the house of Booth 504 #MCTE25 to be visited by @marylannireads.bsky.social librarian, book reviewer, and author!
- The #NCTE conference has been a whirlwind of meeting great people and learning new things! Authors and illustrators, I'm setting up my interview schedule for 2026. If you're interested, please contact me via my website: www.maryrlanni.com! #authors #illustrators #booksky
- Today's featured #bookreview is a picture book with limited words and images that expresses big, familiar emotions. Amusing and relatable, it is fun for children and adults alike. youtu.be/PEj5FcfroOk?... #booksky #picturebooks #parents #librarians
- Today's featured #bookreview is the first in a middle grade graphic novel series that explores friendship and identity within a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Don't miss it! youtu.be/qk-Dq83sJlg?... #graphicnovel #booksky #dungeonsanddragons @leeknoxostertag.bsky.social
- In honor of Children’s Grief Awareness Day, today's featured #bookreview is What Happens After? by Diane Namm. This picture book helps navigate the complicated reality of death for children. youtu.be/dwvdaOjvssQ?... #picturebook #grief #booksky
- Today's featured #bookreview is a beginner graphic novel about two robots becoming friends. This charming and approachable story is great for emerging readers. youtu.be/2ara4s1G4uE?... #earlyreaders #booksky #robots #graphicnovel
- Today's featured #bookreview is a seek-and-find-style board book featuring the one and only Taylor Swift! Colorful illustrations and a plethora of thoughtful references are included for young Swifties to enjoy. youtu.be/FAECCTWQWaQ?... @tracytg.bsky.social #seekandfind #swifties #booksky
- Today's featured #bookreview is a sweet picture book for kids (and adults!) who eagerly await the arrival of the garbage truck every week. Check it out! youtu.be/E0ZuAxvNe88?... #booksky #garbagetrucklove #parents #picturebook
- NCTE is coming to Denver! What are some of your favorite things about attending national conferences? convention.ncte.org #ncte #conference
- Today's featured #bookreview is a graphic novel about two unlikely companions on a journey together. Best for mature readers because of the complexity of the story, it is a book that will appeal to youth and adults alike. youtu.be/6tDGvJRZBL0?... #graphicnovel #booksky
- Today's featured #bookreview is a lift-the-flap-style nonfiction picture book about the Vikings. It's a solid foundation in Viking knowledge, and it's interactive! youtu.be/48xQ91WSQdo?... #vikings #booksky #lifttheflap #nonfiction #hideandseekhistory
