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Meet #kidlit Debut Author Evgenia Mantikas

August 18, 2026 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Evgenia at the Kindling Words East retreat in 2026. What sweet and contagious energy she has! I am so excited

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The Legend of Leo: A Dandy-Lion Tale

By Monica Aker, Illustrated by Mikel ValverdeJune 30, 2026

This laugh-out-loud read-aloud proves even a weed can have delusions of grandeur. ROAR! Available today from Marble Press.

The Puffin Who Whispered

By Marcia Strykowski, Illustrated by Roch HerckaJuly 28, 2026

A story about daring to reach out without changing who you are--even if you're a very soft-spoken puffin. Available today from Lawley Publishing.

Pirate Baby: A Booty-Ful Tale

By Monica Aker, Illustrated by Susana SotoSeptember 15, 2026

3 hours to go.

Winter Solstice Hill

By Cathy Stefanec Ogren, Illustrated by Rebecca EvansOctober 20, 2026

36 days to go.

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