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Cardboard Castles and Three-Headed Cats
Steven Engelfried,  Dec 12, 2018

These two didn't make the 16 finalists, but they're worth discussing.

2019 Geisel Award Predictions
Travis Jonker,  Dec 11, 2018

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Bilingual Books for Kids
Elizabeth Bird,  Dec 11, 2018
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MakerSpace: Paintpouring, chemistry in the art room

MakerSpace: Paintpouring, chemistry in the art room
Karen Jensen, TLT,  Dec 12, 2018
Learn all about paint pouring and add some more traditional arts into your making.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Translated Picture Books

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Translated Picture Books
Elizabeth Bird,  Dec 12, 2018
They come and they go into our bookstores and libraries and out again without a whisper of awards or significant praise. Yet the true mark of whether or not you are opening up your child to the world is to show them books made internationally. Today we celebrate translations. Even the weird ones. I take that back. ESPECIALLY the weird ones!

Review: "Hex Vet: Witches in Training"
Johanna,  Dec 12, 2018

Combine apprentices, magic, and caring for animals, and you have Hex Vet: Witches in Training.

Cardboard Castles and Three-Headed Cats
Steven Engelfried,  Dec 12, 2018

These two didn't make the 16 finalists, but they're worth discussing.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Instagram Challenge

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Instagram Challenge
Robin Willis,  Dec 11, 2018
Sony Pictures challenges teens to create and document their very own Spider-Hero from their own universe/neighborhood in celebration of the upcoming release of Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse on December 14.
Happy Arguing, a guest post by Arwen Elys Dayton

Happy Arguing, a guest post by Arwen Elys Dayton
Amanda MacGregor,  Dec 11, 2018
What makes us human? What keeps us human? Author Arwen Elys Dayton listens in as a middle grade book club discusses her book Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful, possibilities of biotech advances, and ethical quandaries.
19 2019 Middle Grade Books To Have On Your Radar

19 2019 Middle Grade Books To Have On Your Radar
Amanda MacGregor,  Dec 11, 2018
2019 is just around the corner and I can't wait for a new Raina Telgemeier, a middle grade #metoo, a few books about eating disorders, and so many more titles. Get your TBR list out for these can't-miss forthcoming books!
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Bilingual Books for Kids

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Bilingual Books for Kids
Elizabeth Bird,  Dec 11, 2018
Whether a book contains two languages on the page, was published simultaneously in another language, or was published in a new language in a subsequent year, it's time to give bilingual books their due. Whenever possible I try to credit the translators, but it can be tricky sometimes. In any case, here are some truly beautiful and inventive books.
2019 Geisel Award Predictions

2019 Geisel Award Predictions
Travis Jonker,  Dec 11, 2018
Here are my picks for 2019 Geisel glory.
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming by Lemony Snicket, ill. Lisa Brown

Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Latke Who Couldn’t Stop Screaming by Lemony Snicket, ill. Lisa Brown
Elizabeth Bird,  Dec 11, 2018
"It is very frustrating not to be understood in this world. If you say one thing and keep being told that you mean something else, it can make you want to scream." Kate and Betsy discuss a new Hanukkah classic. On that involves a lot of screaming, and a protagonist that (you guessed it) gets eaten.
Take 5: Things I Learned at the Library Journal Directors’ Summit

Take 5: Things I Learned at the Library Journal Directors’ Summit
Karen Jensen, TLT,  Dec 10, 2018
What are library directors thinking about as we enter into 2019? I got a first hand look at the 2018 Library Journal Directors' Summit.
2019 Caldecott Medal Predictions

2019 Caldecott Medal Predictions
Travis Jonker,  Dec 10, 2018
Here are my picks for 2019 Caldecott glory.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Math Books for Kids

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Math Books for Kids
Elizabeth Bird,  Dec 10, 2018
From shapes to biographies of mathematicians to novels unafraid to incorporate math into the plot (no mean feat, pardon the pun), here are the stand out mathy titles of 2018.

Review: "Crush"
Esther Keller,  Dec 10, 2018

Make sure to add this to your shelf. It’s a must have.

Preview: "Archie and Me Jumbo Comics Digest" #13
Brigid Alverson,  Dec 10, 2018

More Christmas tales with Archie and the gang.

Finally, The Heavy Medal Finalists!
Roxanne Hsu Feldman,  Dec 10, 2018

So, here we go, in alphabetical order by title, we present to you our sixteen (yup, we have to squeeze one more in) finalists.

On information privilege and information equity
Joyce Valenza,  Dec 10, 2018

For librarians, the recognition of information privilege—that one student has clear advantage over another—is a call to action.

Learning to Listen with Heart: Teaching with “The Rabbit Listened”
Katie Cunningham,  Dec 10, 2018

The Rabbit Listened is a must-have for any teacher and classroom community seeking to build a more empathetic world.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Picture Book Reprints

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Picture Book Reprints
Elizabeth Bird,  Dec 09, 2018
What convinces a publisher to bring a picture book back into print? It could be a popular creator, a timely title, librarian/bookseller love, or a combination of all these factors. One thing's for certain. 2018 yielded a fabulous crop of oldies but goodies.
31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Calde-notts

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2018 Calde-notts
Elizabeth Bird,  Dec 08, 2018
Definition: A "Calde-nott" is an illustrated book for children that is, for one reason or another, ineligible for consideration as a true Caldecott Award contender. Today we pay tribute to the beautiful books from beyond our borders.

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