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When we consider classic Latinx picture books that would qualify as #ownvoices, only a few have been covered on this show. Today's book seeks to add to the canon of children's literature.
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Goblin witch-in-training Beetle has to figure out to save her local mall in order to save the afterlife of her ghostly best friend who haunts it, and has to figure out if her old best friend is an ally or enemy in Aliza Layne's debut graphic novel.
This truly fun book revolves around practice-dating, but delves into other issues like the expectations that can come from immigrant parents, obligation versus passion, friendships, and it paints a rich cultural picture of the Thai community Winnie and her family are part of.
An excerpt from CHANCE: ESCAPE FROM THE HOLOCAUST by Uri Shulevitz.
With so many parents (like myself) facing a near future of continued remote learning, a book that encourages home construction projects with girls in mind is undeniably enticing. I talk with creator Katie Hughes about where the book came from and how she envisions its use.
Our running list of possible Newbery-contending titles has now reached 70. Many of these books will be featured as we examine titles on Heavy Medal over the next few months. Our Mock-Newbery discussions begin in September.
Want to overthrow the patriarchy? Sometimes a good feminist YA will help you imagine what that looks and feels like.
Check out this week's new comics, manga, and graphic novels including middle school titles from DC Comics and Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Teen contributor Riley Jensen discusses what it's like to be a teenager thinking about returning to school in a pandemic.
A first look at the upcoming Narwhal and Jelly board books by Ben Clanton.
On this week's show we discuss the strength of Imogene's neck muscles, you get to hear an impromptu jingle for the Emergency Hat Service, I manage to work in a tiny reference to Gregor Samsa, and we marvel at Imogene's good nature.
Just published: a fabulously useful tool for back-to-school professional learning and professional development. With the excitement of a tech-tools smackdown, it promises to have far longer legs and far stickier value. The Epic eBook of Web Tools & Apps, will serve as a digital palette or dashboard to remind you and your partner educators of […]
Here’s some news for Avatar the Last Airbender fans: Toph Beifong will get her own spinoff graphic novel series, Avatar: The Last Airbender—Toph Beifong’s Metalbending Academy, to be published by Dark Horse in February 2021. Faith Erin Hicks, who took over as writer from Gene Luen Yang, is the writer for this graphic novel as well, […]
This Week at TLT Book Review: Queerfully and Wonderfully Made: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Christian Teens edited by Leigh Finke Morgan’s Mumbles: 15 Journals to Keep by teen contributor Morgan Randall Cindy Crushes Programming: Animal Crossing and the Virtual Library, by Cindy Shutts New Books Alert: Book set in Nigeria, a prep school, a prison, […]
Can you guess the classic children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?
A book trailer premiere for FLY ON THE WALL, by Remy Lai
An affirming, thorough, and supportive guide for understanding one’s identity as well as a pertinent resource for LGBTQ+ allies.
There are plenty of inspiring picture books out there for kids. Few understand their purpose as perfectly as this book does.
Today, Esther reviews Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed's true story of a child's experiences in a refugee camp in Kenya.
Teen contributor Morgan Randall talks with us about the various types of journaling one can engage in, and why.
Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts shares some Animal Crossing programming ideas
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