Paula Willey
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12 Essential Nonfiction Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens
The graphic format can effectively tell complex stories and engage young readers. Encompassing first-person accounts of historical events and guides that address gender and identity, these titles meet the highest standards for nonfiction and are "inclusive, respectful, accurate, and informative."
Brilliant Biospheres to Terrific Technology | Arts & Crafts Series Nonfiction
Craft and activity books come in a variety of themes. These series cover video games, puzzles, search-and-find activities, and STEM challenges.
Monsters, Magic, and Mech Suits: Genre Picks for the Printz | Pondering Printz
Paula Willey considers the ghostly, mysterious, and all around non-realistic books in contention for this year’s Printz Award.
Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU
Brian takes on a potentially touchy subject with humor and clarity. This is a book that can be read in an hour, but its lessons should, and will, stay with readers for a lifetime.
Spectacular and Craft-Tacular: Arts & Crafts Series Nonfiction
MacGyver has become a verb, and readers will be MacGyvering all over the place with books that teach STEM skills, encourage tinkering and repeated testing, and show how to reuse recyclables. The series below offer original activities, new takes on old favorites, and great-looking reproducibles for library, club, or classroom use.
Wait, What?: A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up
Research shows that the earlier children learn about consent and body autonomy, the better. All libraries serving middle school and upper elementary school students will want this warm, candid guide.
14 Arts & Activities Series for Makerspaces, Clubs, & Classrooms
