Paula Willey
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14 Arts & Activities Series for Makerspaces, Clubs, & Classrooms
Librarians selecting activity series should always seek out coherent instructions bolstered by visual information where needed, and laid out in such a way that young people are never left searching for the next step.
21 Series for Crafters and Maker Spaces
Inspire novice and expert makers alike with DIY engineering and decorating projects.
Puberty, Consent, and Sexuality: A Few New Titles
A year ago, I read 75 books about puberty and sexuality for a “Focus On” article for School Library Journal. You’re welcome.
25 Terrifying Horror Novels for Kids and Teens
From totally innocuous through safe scary, all the way to “holy moly!”, the following fiction titles offer a scary experience for a range of readers and their comfort levels.
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While undeniably talky, this sex-positive and inclusive book offers a down-to-earth approach to an awkward subject. Belongs in every middle and high school library.
What Does Consent Really Mean?
While undeniably talky, this sex-positive and inclusive book offers a down-to-earth approach to an awkward subject. Belongs in every middle and high school library.
A Model of Library Service to Children of Incarcerated Parents: SLJ Talks to Nick Higgins, Brooklyn Public Library
Nick Higgins brought Telestory, a free video visitation service for families of prisoners at Rikers Island in New York City, to Brooklyn Public Library. Here's how he did it.
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A must for aspiring writers.
Writing Radar: Using Your Journal To Snoop Out and Craft Great Stories
A must for aspiring writers.
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This excellent picture book biography about an inventive chef doing good belongs on all shelves.
Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix
This excellent picture book biography about an inventive chef doing good belongs on all shelves.
How Are Children's Publishers Talking About President Trump? | Opinion
Sorting through the euphemisms, misconstructions, and omissions popping up in Trump biographies for kids and teens.