How this Book Was Made: How A Bear Became A Book by Annette Bay Pimentel and Faith Pray

How this book was made: How a bear became a book

Go behind the scenes of How a Bear Became a Book by Annette Bay Pimentel and Faith Pray, the unforgettable story of the collaboration that created the world’s favorite bear.

Read on for an interview with Mark Podesta, Editor at Holt Books for Young Readers, Melisa Vuong, Designer, Annette Bay Pimentel, author, and Faith Pray, illustrator of How a Bear Became a Book. Plus, find behind-the-scenes images from the process!

Once you’ve fallen in love with the art and story behind this book, enter for a chance to win an art print from the book.

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Pitch Perfect Soccer Books!

Pitch Perfect Soccer Books

Kick off the World Cup with these fun and engaging soccer reads! We have a fantastic collection of soccer books for all ages, highlighting the spirit, history, and cultural impact of the game. Whether you’re a devoted fan or just curious about this year’s event, these books offer a fun and engaging look at soccer’s rich legacy.

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Stories to share with your community on Juneteenth and beyond

On June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX, enslaved African Americans were finally informed of their freedom, despite the passing of the Emancipation Proclamation two years prior. Juneteenth is also referred to as “Freedom Day”, “Emancipation Day”, and “Juneteenth Independence Day.” The first celebrations of Juneteenth were about honoring former enslaved people. Today celebrations of Juneteenth consist of gathering with family, BBQs, parades, festivals, beauty contests, and other celebratory events to remember the lives of their enslaved ancestors.

Celebrate Juneteenth

For those who would like to learn more, we recommend reading “Juneteenth: The Growth of an African-American Holiday” and “So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?”

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Graphic Novel Preview: Mind vs Machine by Steve Sheinkin and Maurice Ashley; illustrated by Thien Pham

Graphic novel preview image with headshots of steve sheinkin, maurice ashley, and thien pham, all smiling, including cover image of mind vs. machine

Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting Mind vs. Machine: The Chess Match That Changed the World, written by Steve Sheinkin and Maurice Ashley; illustrated by Thien Pham. Mind vs. Machine is the true story of an epic chess match that changed the world. On sale 9/8/26!

Scroll to find preview spreads and request the book on Netgalley to read the full story!

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