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With diverse characters dealing with authentic, real-life issues, these 12 hi-lo titles will appeal to a plethora of ­interests and are recommended for collections serving tweens and teens.

Alex Gino issues an apology and new title for their award-winning book, the Obamas are bringing Blackout to Netflix, and a lot of publishing news in this installment of News Bites.

Heroes, bad actors, and self-discovery in Alysa Wishingrad's debut middle grade novel, The Verdigris Pawn.

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These titles should appeal to fans of this live-action movie about the iconic Disney villain.

The New York Times bestselling author helps readers become aware of issues facing endangered species in the middle grade adventure series opener The Islanders, coauthored with Angela May.

What does mental health have to do with a warrior goddess, a talking lion, a crew of plucky rebel kids, and a heroine who finds her own unique way of fighting back?

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From biographies of Olympians to fictional mysteries and romance, get young readers excited for the Tokyo Games competition and drama with these titles.

Summer is the perfect time for series and serial podcasts across genres to keep kids entertained and engaged.

Dalia's having a big summer: she's going on a road trip, her dad is getting remarried, and she has her first crush on a girl!

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