Paula Willey
17 Articles
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.
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.
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.
Make It!: Arts & Activities | Series Nonfiction
Makers will line up for craft books on 3-D printing, zombie-inspired treats, and more.
Learn by Doing: Arts & Activities | Series Nonfiction
The seamless integration of information into crafting projects is what elevates activity books into must-haves. Check out these latest offerings to refresh collections.
Adam Gidwitz's Illuminating Medieval Adventure | Under the Covers
Gidwitz, author of the popular "Tale Dark and Grimm" series, discusses his latest work, an ambitious and well-crafted historical adventure set in medieval France.