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What better genre than sports to shine a light on the everyday elements of American life that have perpetuated injustice? These are the stories where the truth shines the brightest.

The post THIS IS NO GAME: WHEN FACTS MATTER, SPORTS NON-FICTION IS A GOOD PLACE TO TURN, a guest post by Andrew Maraniss appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Gomez-Hira makes the hot Miami summer come alive as we follow Carmen and crew through days of dance, Disney, and drama. Good fun.

The post Book Review: Once Upon a Quinceañera by Monica Gomez-Hira appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Three YA authors tell SLJ about their favorite childhood books and take a deep dive into the main characters in their debut novels.

Christine Lively talks about the mental health impacts of our current year on teens

The post Helping RevolTeens Fight the Mental Health Crisis, by Christine Lively appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

This coming out story is gorgeous, heartfelt, and affirming, perfect for upper elementary students. I want to hug sweet Stevie.

The post Book Review: The Deepest Breath by Meg Grehan appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

The author of The Project discusses false assumptions about cult members, the truths of surviving trauma, and how this “crossover” book really is YA.

Generation Z spends their money purposefully as they attempt to help create the world they want to live in. So let's talk about what that means.

The post Sunday Reflections: The Things We Won’t Buy, a Reflection on Generation Z, Conscious Capitalism, and “Cancel Culture” appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

With a heavy focus on families, history, expectations, and secrets, this love story will leave readers satisfied.

The post Book Review: A Pho Love Story by Loan Le appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A look into the creation of Ensnared in the Wolf’s Lair: Inside the 1944 Plot to Kill Hitler and the Ghost Children of His Revenge, plus a giveaway!

The post Bringing a New Wartime Diary to Light, a guest post by Ann Bausum appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.