# books kids (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover books kids. Page: Feed: --- ## [Educational Book Lists 2026 for Teachers and Parents](https://markandrewwatson.substack.com/p/educational-book-lists-2026-for-teachers) _2026-08-20 · Mark Watson · The New Cthulhu_ The best educational book lists for 2026 come from four sources worth bookmarking right now... ## [Fall library AMA](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/fall-library-ama) _2026-08-19 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ Answering your questions for a new school year ## [Book Clubs Give Kids Skills Textbooks Can't Teach](https://markandrewwatson.substack.com/p/book-clubs-give-kids-skills-textbooks) _2026-08-19 · Mark Watson · The New Cthulhu_ Book clubs turn kids into readers who want to show up, not readers who have to. The benefits stack up fast... ## [Return To Innsmouth: The Reviews Are In!](https://markandrewwatson.substack.com/p/return-to-innsmouth-the-reviews-are-a5c) _2026-08-18 · Mark Watson · The New Cthulhu_ Are you still undecided about Return To Innsmouth? ## [Return To Innsmouth and Other Stories: Available NOW](https://markandrewwatson.substack.com/p/return-to-innsmouth-and-other-stories-387) _2026-08-17 · Mark Watson · The New Cthulhu_ Brand new collection by Mark Watson available in kindle, paperback, hardback and audible versions... ## [Call for questions: fall library AMA](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/call-for-questions-fall-library-ama) _2026-08-17 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ What are you wondering // how can I help? ## [STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT AI GENERATED BOOK COVERS](https://markandrewwatson.substack.com/p/stop-complaining-about-ai-generated) _2026-08-15 · Mark Watson · The New Cthulhu_ If you aren’t going to buy the books that feature original artwork by world-renowned artists... ## [The Best Examples of Gothic Literature for Readers and Students](https://markandrewwatson.substack.com/p/the-best-examples-of-gothic-literature) _2026-08-15 · Mark Watson · The New Cthulhu_ Gothic literature is a genre built on dread, beauty, and the unsettling sense that something ancient and wrong lurks just beneath the surface... ## [Return To Innsmouth: The Reviews Are In!](https://markandrewwatson.substack.com/p/return-to-innsmouth-the-reviews-are-61c) _2026-08-14 · Mark Watson · The New Cthulhu_ Are you still undecided about Return To Innsmouth? ## [Congratulations! You've WON a FREE Book!](https://markandrewwatson.substack.com/p/congratulations-youve-won-a-free-121) _2026-08-13 · Mark Watson · The New Cthulhu_ Your FREE Copy of CREEPYPASTA Volume One Awaits... ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fq7cW8kQEZNx) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [5 picture books for a new school year](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/5-picture-books-for-a-new-school) _2026-08-09 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ Not your average back-to-school books ## [Scaling Creative Block](https://jacobsouva.substack.com/p/scaling-creative-block) _2026-08-07 · Jacob Souva · Drawing a Blank_ One solution to creative block I use to make picture books ## [Top Bedtime Books for Kids: 10 Picks for Calm Nights](https://markandrewwatson.substack.com/p/top-bedtime-books-for-kids-10-picks) _2026-08-06 · Mark Watson · The New Cthulhu_ The fastest path to a peaceful bedtime? A short, rhythmic story read in the same spot every night. Here are some bedtime books for kids worth trying tonight, each chosen for a calming feature... ## [Popular Middle Grade Horror Books Sorted by Scare Level](https://markandrewwatson.substack.com/p/popular-middle-grade-horror-books) _2026-08-05 · Mark Watson · The New Cthulhu_ Middle grade horror books like "Small Spaces" and "Coraline" offer age-appropriate scares that help children build emotional resilience... ## [TODAY is the Day 200+ Kids Ebooks FREE](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/today-is-the-day-200-kids-ebooks) _2026-08-05 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ ONE DAY ONLY! Make sure to open today! ## [Your Free Kids' Ebook Event Starts Early!](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/your-free-kids-ebook-event-starts) _2026-08-04 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ The big free kids’ ebook event officially starts tomorrow, when 200+ children’s ebooks will be available to download for free! ## [HERE'S AN ICEBREAKER NOW TELL ME YOUR WHY](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/heres-an-icebreaker-now-tell-me-your) _2026-08-02 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ 3 tips for navigating back-to-school dread ## [Failure to Launch](https://jacobsouva.substack.com/p/failure-to-launch) _2026-07-31 · Jacob Souva · Drawing a Blank_ 5 things from the studio ## [$250 Giveaway to Clear Teachers' Wishlists and More!](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/250-giveaway-to-clear-teachers-wishlists) _2026-07-27 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Another Giveaway? ## [Chrissie Writes, Vol. 42](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/chrissie-writes-vol-42) _2026-07-26 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ 8 books for kids you should know about this month ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/03Fbj9MwSHhd) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Some Changes Around Here...](https://jacobsouva.substack.com/p/some-changes-around-here) _2026-07-24 · Jacob Souva · Drawing a Blank_ and 5 things you may have missed ## [Giving Yourself an "A"](https://jacobsouva.substack.com/p/giving-yourself-an-a) _2026-07-22 · Jacob Souva · Drawing a Blank_ How do you know if you're succeeding in your creative life? Who is doing the grading?! ## [14 read-alouds worth repeating](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/14-read-alouds-worth-repeating) _2026-07-19 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ Backlist picture books I reach for again and again ## [GIVEAWAY! + A Way to Help Get Books Into Kids’ Hands](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/giveaway-a-way-to-help-get-books) _2026-07-14 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Tons of Free Kids Books! ## [My favorite read-alouds of the 25-26 school year](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/my-favorite-read-alouds-of-the-25) _2026-07-12 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ Plus links to 100+ read-aloud ideas ## [Hippos on Unicycles, Tortuous Compromises](https://jacobsouva.substack.com/p/hippos-on-unicycles-tortuous-compromises) _2026-07-10 · Jacob Souva · Drawing a Blank_ 5 things from the studio this week ## [Should I Pitch This Kidlit Project?](https://jacobsouva.substack.com/p/should-i-pitch-this-kidlit-project) _2026-07-08 · Jacob Souva · Drawing a Blank_ An internal checklist to check yourself! ## [Reading raves (grown-up reading edition)](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/reading-raves-grown-up-reading-edition-4e8) _2026-07-05 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ 8 books I loved in May and June ## [Chrissie Writes, Vol. 41](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/chrissie-writes-vol-41) _2026-06-28 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ 5 books for kids you should know about this month ## [Read Alouds Ranked - No. 15](https://librarychrissie.substack.com/p/read-alouds-ranked-no-15) _2026-06-26 · Chrissie Wright · Chrissie Writes Newsletter_ Ranking 28 books I read aloud this spring and why they worked (or didn't) ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fQ6YoOabwNos) _2026-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Small Problems](https://jacobsouva.substack.com/p/small-problems) _2026-06-26 · Jacob Souva · Drawing a Blank_ 5 things from the studio this week ## [Do You Know a Child Who Needs Books?](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/do-you-know-a-child-who-needs-books) _2026-06-24 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ I was thinking recently about how easy it is to take books for granted. ## [Picture Books: Words or Illustrations](https://jacobsouva.substack.com/p/picture-books-words-or-illustrations) _2026-06-24 · Jacob Souva · Drawing a Blank_ What should come first for the author-illustrator? ## [In the Beginning...](https://jacobsouva.substack.com/p/in-the-beginning) _2026-06-19 · Jacob Souva · Drawing a Blank_ 5 things from the studio this week ## [Standing Out in the Age of Slop](https://jacobsouva.substack.com/p/standing-out-in-the-age-of-slop) _2026-06-10 · Jacob Souva · Drawing a Blank_ How I'm thinking about AI as a maker of picture books ## [GIVEAWAY Last Chance + Something Big Coming 👀](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/giveaway-last-chance-something-big) _2026-05-04 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi there, ## [GIVEAWAY! Plus Your Question for the Week](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/giveaway-plus-your-question-for-the) _2026-04-27 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Last week was a busy one between Earth Day and National Library Week, and I ended up focusing on Earth Day, but I didn’t want to skip over how important libraries are in our homes and classrooms. ## [Try This Question With Your Kids This Week 🌎](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/try-this-question-with-your-kids) _2026-04-20 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ With Earth Day coming up, here’s a simple question you can try with your kids to get them thinking about the world around them; it led to some pretty fun answers over here. ## [The Funny Question That Got My Kids Talking](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/the-funny-question-that-got-my-kids) _2026-04-13 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ I asked my kids one simple question… and it led to one of the funniest conversations we’ve had all week. ## [GIVEAWAY: Picture books and BRCĒ Boxes of Goodies!](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/giveaway-picture-books-and-brce-boxes) _2026-03-06 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi friends, ## [One Day Only - 200+ Free Kids’ Ebooks + Valentine Freebies!](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/one-day-only-200-free-kids-ebooks) _2026-02-12 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi friends, ## [Will We Hit 200 Free Kids Books?](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/will-we-hit-200-free-kids-books) _2026-01-27 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi friends, ## [Top 10 Children's Books + 132 Free Books Coming Soon!](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/top-10-childrens-books-132-free-books) _2026-01-03 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi friends, ## [Turning 40 Means Free Children’s Books Today](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/turning-40-means-free-childrens-books) _2025-12-19 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi friends, ## [Holiday Giveaway: Books, Merch & a Fluffy Buddy](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/holiday-giveaway-books-merch-and) _2025-12-15 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi friends, ## [...Don’t Miss Out! Giveaway Ends Soon + Fun Moon Activities](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/dont-miss-out-giveaway-ends-soon) _2025-11-27 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi friends, ## [GIVEAWAY! Sensory Table Up for Grabs & Books for Cheap!](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/giveaway-sensory-table-up-for-grabs) _2025-11-20 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi friends, ## [Free Frozen Custard + Kid's Books!](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/free-frozen-custard-kids-books) _2025-09-23 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi Friends, ## [Celebrate Reading This Week with Free Stories for Kids](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/celebrate-reading-this-week-with) _2025-09-08 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi Friends, ## [Giveaway Ending + Can’t-Miss Kids Book List!](https://amydoslich.substack.com/p/giveaway-ending-cant-miss-kids-book) _2025-08-10 · Amy Doslich · Amy Doslich - Children's Books_ Hi Friends,