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Best Young Adult Books 2020 | SLJ Best Books
Nineteen novels made SLJ's list of the most exemplary young adult books published in 2020.
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Pine Island Home
This deserves a place in most libraries—Horvath hits the perfect notes of independence, adventure, and sentimentality, without being cloying. Hand to fans of Jeanne Birdsall’s The Penderwicks and Karina Yan Glaser’s The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street.
Naxos MusicBox | Reference Database Review
Global entity Naxos Music Group, with its extensive repertoire of highly respected adult music offerings, jumps into the children’s educational world with MusicBox, which incorporates hours of the rich Naxos music library, accompanied by educator-created content.
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As the Shadow Rises
The large cast of characters crosses miles and formidable obstacles while searching for relics, interpreting dreams, and occasionally seeking solace in each other’s beds. Buy where the first book is popular.
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Soulswift
Suggest this fantasy with religious elements to readers who appreciate gunpowder and bird-carried messages over high-tech explosives and instant communication.
Capstone’s PebbleGo Health | Reference Database Review
Exploring everything from allergies to COVID-19, Capstone's database devoted to health is accessible, kid-friendly, and, above all, informative.
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Making the Most of Teen Library Volunteers: Energizing and Engaging Community
Filled with solid ideas for new programming and creative tweaks to established programs, for librarians in service areas large and small.
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Young Adult Nonfiction: A Readers’ Advisory and Collection Development Guide
While there is room to quibble with some suggested reading/interest levels, these moments are rare. This is a necessary purchase and an enjoyable read for those who recommend to or develop collections for a young adult audience.
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