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    The Friendly Bookshelf | Awareness Tour

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    The Friendly Bookshelf Awareness Tour sponsored by Blossom Children’s Media Group, LLC
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    Join us on this virtual book tour for The Friendly Bookshelf, by award-winning authors Caroline and Katherine Brickley!

    The Friendly Bookshelf Cover

    The Friendly Bookshelf is a social-emotional learning (SEL) research-based book and the first-ever picture book about a bookshelf. Written to build self-confidence and self-esteem as well as encourage inclusivity, Bibli’s story empowers children to be brave, be a friend, and always be your-shelf!

    To learn more, follow along on the virtual book tour and enter the giveaway below for the chance to win a copy of The Friendly Bookshelf and a copy for your library of choice!

    The Friendly Bookshelf Book Tour Dates

    Tuesday, November 16, 2021
    The Children’s Book Review
    Tour Kick-Off
    Wednesday, November 17, 2021
    The Fairview Review
    A book review of
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Thursday, November 18, 2021
    Glass of Wine, Glass of Milk
    A book review of
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Friday, November 19, 2021
    Confessions of a Book Addict
    A book giveaway of
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Monday, November 22, 2021
    Lisa’s Reading
    A book review of
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Tuesday, November 23, 2021
    Crafty Moms Share
    A book review of
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Wednesday, November 24, 2021
    icefairy’s Treasure Chest
    A book review of
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Thursday, November 25, 2021
    Tales of A Wanna-Be SuperHero Mom
    A book beyond the book activity
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Friday, November 26, 2021
    J.R.s Book Reviews
    A book review of
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Sunday, November 28, 2021
    Barbara Ann Mojica’s Blog
    A book review of
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Monday, November 29, 2021
    Life Is What It’s Called
    A book review of
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Tuesday, November 30, 2021
    Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers
    A book review of
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Wednesday, December 1, 2021
    Heart to Heart
    An interview with
    Caroline and Katherine Brickley
    Thursday, December 2, 2021
    Me Two Books
    A book beyond the book activity
    The Friendly Bookshelf
    Friday, December 3, 2021
    The Momma Spot
    A book review of
    The Friendly Bookshelf

    The Friendly Bookshelf Book Giveaway

    The Friendly Bookshelf Giveaway

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    • The giveaway begins November 16, 2021, at 12:01 A.M. MT and ends December 16, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. MT.
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    About the Book

    The Friendly Bookshelf Cover

    The Friendly Bookshelf

    Written by Caroline and Katherine Brickley

    Illustrated by Daniela Pérez-Duarte

    Ages 3+ | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Blossom Children’s Media Group | ISBN-13: 9780997782714

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Meet Bibli, a brave little library bookshelf in search of a story about someone like him . . .

    Once upon a time, in a library like any other, there lived a little bookshelf named Bibli who carried a BIG question on his shelves: “Could there be a story somewhere about a bookshelf like me?” Bibli is told that bookshelves are supposed to hold stories, not have ones of their own. But everything changes when he meets Cassie, a girl longing for a friend just as much as Bibli longs for a story to relate to. Bibli learns that with kindness, confidence, empathy, and friendship, even your biggest dreams can come true—and that everyone has an important story worth sharing.

    The Friendly Bookshelf is a social-emotional learning (SEL) research-based book and the first-ever picture book about a bookshelf. Written to build self-confidence and self-esteem as well as encourage inclusivity, Bibli’s story empowers children to be brave, be a friend, and always be your-shelf! Readers will be inspired to go beyond the final page of the book and share their own stories, as well as be the pioneers of a kinder, more inclusive world where everybody (and every bookshelf!) belongs.

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    About the Authors

    Caroline and Katherine Brickley

    Caroline and Katherine Brickley are twin sisters and the award-winning authors of The Blossom Shoppe and The Friendly Bookshelf. Inspired by their mother, who made up stories for them each night, the sisters spent their childhood coming up with stories of their own and bringing them to life. As they grew, so did their passion for storytelling, and in 2017 the sisters made it their full-time job by founding Blossom Children’s Media Group (Blossom) from their shared college dorm room.

    Now a multi-award-winning company known for excellence in children’s literature and family content, Blossom continues to bring children, families, and educators from around the world together through wholesome stories and inclusive community experiences. In their free time, Caroline and Katherine love to swim, travel, and spend time with friends and family, including their goldendoodle, Sugar, who served as the inspiration for the library dog featured in The Friendly Bookshelf.

    For more information, visit https://www.thefriendlybookshelf.com/.

    Thanks for following along with us on The Friendly Bookshelf awareness tour!

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    46 Comments

    3. Melissa R on

      I would love to share this with my family and students. I love social emotional stories and teaching character education.

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    9. Melissa Roller on

      Character education is so important. Anything to teach about SEL is so useful to teachers and students and family members and children, nieces, nephews etc

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    27. gloria patterson on

      the first time zay got to go to library she had so much fun. Saw all kinds of books etc this book would be good

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    38. Peggy Clayton on

      I just love this book and would love to share with my grandkids. I am a former teacher and this a perfect book to share with any age. I would love to share with the kids that come over to our house with their parents as I have a small library they pick a book and I read it to them in my office they love it.

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    42. Gina Ferrell on

      I want to win this book because this would be treasured in all libraries, and for all young children. Beautiful illustrations, and a lovely message about how everyone has their own story.

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    44. Mary Songer on

      I like to encourage kids to read. My newest nephew loves to listen to a book and I can’t wait until he starts to read for himself.

      Reply

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