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JLG’s On the Radar: Fantasy for Middle School Readers

By on May 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
House of Secrets

In the last 12 years, the fantasy genre has dominated the middle grade market. Thanks to “Harry Potter”, children worry less about the number of pages, and authors have been happy to comply with longer imaginative offerings. These lengthy tomes are fast-paced reads, full of magical creatures, daring adventures, and loyal characters that fight for the good of all. In the following titles selected by JLG editors, themes of family and friendship are woven into sets of enchanted lands, and fans can escape to a place where their own problems seem far away.

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JLG’s On the Radar: New Beginning Chapter Books

By on May 14, 2013 Leave a Comment
Pinch and Dash and the Terrible Couch

Junior Library Guild editors present a selection of some of the latest chapter books that can encourage beginning readers to take steps toward reading longer texts. From new titles by favorite authors like Kevin Henkes to the next installment of the popular “Bink & Gollie” series, these picks will delight youngsters not quite ready for full-length novels.

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JLG’s On the Radar: Picture Books for Primary Readers

By on May 7, 2013 Leave a Comment
Grandma the Great Gourd

Junior Library Guild editors select picture books that are perfect for storytime; these titles are destined to become favorite read-alouds and will delight the imaginations of kids in kindergarten and first grade.

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Nonfiction for Teen Readers | JLG’s On the Radar

By on April 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
They Call Me A Hero

By the time students reach grade 12, the Common Core State Standards require that 70% of their reading should be nonfiction. In order to fulfill this requirement in content area subjects, students will need to read more than their textbooks. Luckily, nonfiction writers for teens continue to create amazing narrative nonfiction that supports science and social studies, and that our kids will want to read.

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JLG’s On the Radar: Intermediate Fiction for Independent Readers

By on April 29, 2013 1 Comment
Big Nate Flips out

Junior Library Guild editors offer a variety of stories for independent readers: a classic orphan story, a fantasy about nightmares, a Hollywood drama, a laugh-out-loud detective tale, and a mystery surrounding a missing camera. Also perfect for reading aloud, the following fiction titles will keep readers engaged with the characters, old and new.

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JLG’s On the Radar: Poetry Picks for Elementary Readers

By on April 15, 2013 1 Comment
Pug and Other Animal Poems

Whether it’s a class assignment or a novel in verse, poetry expresses our deepest desires and fondest memories. It’s National Poetry Month, and the editors at the Junior Library Guild have selected the following new titles to motivate students to voice their own poetic thoughts.

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JLG’s On the Radar: New Middle Grade Fiction Picks

By on April 9, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Water Castle

Junior Library Guild Editors select some of the best new fiction for middle grade students. From birthday wishes to Broadway show auditions, these picks have a little bit of everything for kids in Grades 5-8.

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On the Radar Teen: Mystery and Adventure for Teen Readers

By on April 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
PK Pinkerton cover

For readers seeking a thrill of adventure from the safety of the nearest comfortable chair, the following new books are just the ticket. From historical intrigue to high stakes suspense, eager and reluctant readers alike will be drawn into these stories.

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JLG’s On the Radar: Take Me Out to the Ball Game (But Bring a Book)

By on April 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
Yakyu

Baseball season is on its way. The following baseball-themed selections are more than entertainment; they inspire students to hit their own home runs and to make the best of the strikes life throws their way.

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JLG’s On the Radar: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

By on March 25, 2013 Leave a Comment
Dog playing with red ball

Junior Library Guild editors select new and fun wordless picture books that provide an opportunity for children to focus on meaning, characters, and plot without the impediment of vocabulary.

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JLG’s On the Radar: Be Not Afraid—Picture Books for a Not-So-Scary Storytime

By on March 18, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Dark by Lemony Snicket

Junior Library Guild editors select picture books perfect for the younger set who beg for a scary story, but are safe enough to prevent nightmares.

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JLG’s On the Radar: Historical Picture Books for Older Readers

By on March 11, 2013 Leave a Comment
henry

Looking for fun, creative ways to introduce history to older readers? These picture books for older readers tackle subjects from the American Revolution to immigration.

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JLG’s On the Radar: Middle School Novels with Strong Male Characters

By on March 4, 2013 Leave a Comment
Freakling book cover

Though facts and figures often grab the interests of middle school boys, adventure, fantasy, and reality stories also weigh into their decision-making when it comes to choosing books. The following titles selected by Junior Library Guild editors will not only entertain middle grade readers, but help them see that they are not alone in trying to survive middle school.

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JLG’s On the Radar: Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails?

By on February 26, 2013 Leave a Comment
Nonfiction title with Sports Scenes

For those seeking informational books for reluctant independent readers (boys or girls), the editors at Junior Library Guild have a variety of picks, from sports and pirates, to body parts and dangerous creatures.

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JLG’s On the Radar: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice?

By on February 18, 2013 Leave a Comment
Violet

For those seeking chapter books with strong female characters, the editors at Junior Library Guild have a variety of picks, from continuations of beloved series to new titles, all for independent readers.

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On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: Snow and Ice: Books for the Elementary Reader

By on February 11, 2013 2 Comments
Charley's

For some wintry tales for younger readers, check out the latest picks from the editors at Junior Library Guild.

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On the Radar Teen: 2013 Award Winners for Teen Readers

By on February 6, 2013 Leave a Comment
We've Got a Job

A week after the “big reveal” at the American Library Association’s midwinter meeting, everyone is still talking about the latest award-winning titles. Young Adult Library Services Association committees select books for teens from 12 to 18 years of age, with a broad range of reading abilities and maturity levels. Whether they are edgy or informative, these buzz-worthy books will circulate among your students for years to come.

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On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: K-8 Books on African Americans Who Inspire

By on February 4, 2013 Leave a Comment
book cover of African American slaves

Since 1976, every U.S. president has designated February as Black History Month. From slavery to civil rights, and science to music, the following books for young readers honor the accomplishments of African Americans.

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On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: New Releases for Your Nonfiction Shelves

By on January 28, 2013 1 Comment
Book cover of girl and boy w/ clothing for diff temperatures

Good nonfiction titles rise to the top as librarians focus their content needs to meet the Common Core State Standards. New releases by our favorite authors and illustrators include an environmental bilingual poem, a picture-book biography, a fact-filled science title, and a narrative account of a bird’s 7,200 mile migration.

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On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: Caldecott Contenders: Star-Studded Choices

By on January 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
chloe

With the announcement of the Caldecott winners less than a week away, Junior Library Guild examines some of 2012′s front-runner picture books.

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