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Batman: The Animated Series' Batgirl and Nightwing return in a pair of collections of evergreen late-nineties comics that should pleases fans of the characters' ,more recent interpretations.

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There's not much joy to be found these days, but at least we have books! Check out these great new and forthcoming titles.

The post New Books Alert: The latest in YA and MG fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Can you guess the classic children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?

The post One Star Review, Guess Who? (#129) appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

A book that manages that impossible task of combining child friendliness (a kid will want to reread it) with good writing (an ADULT will want to reread it – never a given), and beautiful art.

The post Review of the Day: Sugar in Mild by Thrity Umrigar, ill. Khoa Le appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

A book that manages that impossible task of combining child friendliness (a kid will want to reread it) with good writing (an ADULT will want to reread it – never a given), and beautiful art.

The post Review of the Day: Sugar in Milk by Thrity Umrigar, ill. Khoa Le appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Teen contributor Morgan Randall shares two recent performances that she watched that had an impact on her

The post Morgan’s Mumbles: Recent Impactful Performances, by Teen Contributor Morgan Randall appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Colby: I had the opportunity to talk to author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley about her book ‘Fighting Words’ a year ago at the NCTE Annual Conference in Baltimore. It was fascinating to hear her talk about trying to write a book for fourth, fifth, and six grader that deals with sexual assault. I hope you enjoy […]

The post What Happens When You Write a Book From a Place of Anger with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley appeared first on The Yarn.

Winter is coming. Librarian Christine Lively talks about how RevolTeens can use this time to nourish their souls and keep doing the work of social justice.

The post RevolTeens: The Long Dark Winter of the Soul, by Christine Lively appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Our months-long discussions of the best children's books of the year will culminate with our annual Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Winner. This year we're adding a live discussion of the top books on ZOOM for the first time. Here's a sneak preview of our Mock-Newbery process.

The post The Heavy Medal Award Committee: a sneak preview (with a new twist) appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Is there such a thing as international Ramona fan art? How do Ramona's themes apply to 2020? And why put together a book of Ramona illustrations? I sit down with author Anna Katz and pepper her with questions just like these.

The post Ramona and Her Art: An Interview with Anna Katz on A Compendium of Quimby Illustrations appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Two unstoppable mass-media franchises reunite in in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, conquering one more bit of pop culture: The inter-company comic book crossover

The post Review: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Their new book, The Suffragist Playbook: Your Guide to Changing the World, looks back at the leaders and lessons they taught us while also looking forward to today’s your activists who are changing our present and our future.

The post The Original Activists, a conversation between authors Rebecca Roberts and Lucinda Robb appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Soon it will be November. Around these parts of the school library world, November means Mock Caldecott. I’ve talked about it in the past, but it seems like every year we’re tweaking things. Here’s a quick summary of how we’re Mock Caldecotting this year at my K-3 elementary school. Week 1 I introduce the Caldecott. […]

The post Our 2021 Mock Caldecott Program appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Join TLT on October 27th as they interview author Kate Moore, author of The Radium Girls

The post Join TLT as We Interview Kate Moore, author of The Radium Girls on Tuesday, October 27 appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

From the author-illustrator team that brought you the Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, comes another poignant picturebook that celebrates Black joy and Black excellence.

The post Affirming Children’s Worthiness with I Am Every Good Thing appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

Check out this week's newest comics, manga, and graphic novel releases featuring titles from Harper Alley and Red 5 Comics.

The post This Week’s Comics: Measuring Up to a Legacy appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Karen Jensen answers some of the most frequently asked questions she receives about doing Collection Diversity Audits.

The post In My Mailbox: Questions I Get About Collection Diversity Audits appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Death and danger fill the pages of two of the best books nonfiction of the year: ALL THIRTEEN recounts the true story of a perilous cave rescue, while DANCING AT THE PITY PARTY explores the impact of losing a parent with grace, insight, and a bit of humor. Both titles warrant serious consideration for the Newbery Medal.

The post Thirteen Kids in Peril and One Grieving Young Woman: death, danger, and two of the year’s best nonfiction titles appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Checking in on potential Newbery/Caldecott contenders on Goodreads.

The post Your Fall Newbery/Caldecott 2021 ‘Hey, Keep an Eye Out’ Lists appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

"Well, THAT didn't end how I thought it would!" I save the spookiest book for last this month, and I think I knocked it out of the park. What better than to end the month on a book that involves honest-to-goodness MURDER?

The post Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Tailypo by Joanna Galdone, ill. Paul Galdone appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.