SLJ Blogs

Short chapter books don't often fare well in the Newbery, but this year might be different. Here are three books for younger readers that may have all of the literary qualities required to emerge as the most distinguished children's book of the year.

The post HARRY, BILLY, and MARISOL: Can these early chapter books contend for the Newbery Medal? appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Maybe I didn’t realize it at the time, but as a kid I was soaking up many family stories. Every Sunday we gathered for dinner at my grandparents’ house, and while we feasted on stuffed grape leaves and squash, pita bread, hummus, shish barak dumpling soup, tabooli, and other homemade dishes, I listened to stories about life back in the old country.

The post Ancient Inspiration, a guest post by Cristin Bishara appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

9/11, intergalactic soccer, a gruesome killer, a feminist retelling of Sleeping Beauty, and so much more!

The post Book Mail: 39 new and forthcoming books for all ages! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

We consider this "Seamless amalgam" of the hands of Leo and Diane Dillon and the timeliness of this recent reprint.

The post Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Blast Off by Linda C. Cain and Susan Rosenbaum, ill. Leo and Diane Dillon appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Erin and Philip Stead share the joys and challenges of returning to the world of Amos.

The post Amos McGee is Back! An Interview with Erin and Philip Stead appeared first on The Yarn.

Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses Banned Books Week and how this year, it feels different

The post Sunday Reflections: This Banned Books Week Feels Different appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A recap of the controversy surrounding the Plum Creek Literacy Festival.

The post Recap: The Plum Creek Literacy Festival appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Like book trailers? Like googly eyes? Then, baby, you're going to love today's premiere from Erica Perl and Jonathan Fenske.

The post When Carrot Met Cookie: Book Trailer Premiere! appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

On the final Friday of each month during the 100th anniversary year of the Newbery Medal, we will take break from 2021 books and look at past Newbery authors and titles. Today we focus on influential authors of Newbery past.

The post Flashback Friday: Authors of Newbery Past appeared first on Heavy Medal.

In which Karen Jensen wrestles with the newest thriller by Stephanie Perkins

The post In Which I Wrestle with THE WOODS ARE ALWAYS WATCHING by Stephanie Perkins appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post One Star Review, Guess Who? (#153) appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Oshiro's message is clear: nothing is better than being yourself. Not even a magical Room that appears just when you need it. A heartwarming and fun read.

The post Book Review: The Insiders by Mark Oshiro appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

In grade school, we were taught that a story has a beginning, middle, and end, and that the events always progress in a clear, chronological order. Me, I’ve always enjoyed stories that play around with time.

The post Playing with Time, a guest post by G. Z. Schmidt appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A great resource to help create personal connections and understanding. Readers who have their own immigration story will likely see their experience and feelings reflected in these pages.

The post Book Review: Finding Refuge: Real-Life Immigration Stories from Young People by Victorya Rouse appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Lisa Wheeler and Loren Long have given us a title that is filled up to the brim with dignity. Dignity for the people who actually put their blood, sweat, and tears into making the places and objects we so desperately need to live.

The post Review of the Day: Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler, ill. Loren Long appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Tom Gauld's The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess is a charming picture book/comic book hybrid telling an original but classic feeling fairy tale.

The post The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

59 books have been suggested so far and it's no surprise that most titles are middle grade. Here we take a look at Heavy Medal suggestions by the numbers.

The post How are we doing? What are we missing? appeared first on Heavy Medal.

The best of both worlds for me means that I can tell a narrative centering a British Chinese family, however there is also a story that will educate but also entertain.

The post The Best of Both Worlds, a guest post by Maisie Chan appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

With this new series, I am hoping that Albert’s willingness to look directly at his own challenges and respond with positivity will resonate with my readers and inspire them to do the same.

The post Opportunities Instead of Opponents: Exploring Competition in New Middle-Grade Series, a guest post by Mary Amato appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Our shelves are fairly empty of books about Black environmentalists. Heidi Tyline King brings to life the story of a woman who fought tirelessly for what she loved and believed in.

The post Saving American Beach: An Interview with Author Heidi Tyline King appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.