SLJ Blogs

My problem with the word, ‘talent’ is it suggests something elusive that we have no control over, an innate trait that we either have or don’t have, that we’re born with or we’re not - and we don’t really use that word in non-creative sphere’s.

The post How to be an Author: The myth of talent and importance of failure, a guest post by Rebecca Elliott appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

As part of our monthly look at the Newbery's 100th Anniversary, we're asking readers to weigh in on the books and authors that have never been awarded the Newbery Medal. Cast your vote in three polls, then let us know why you believe your choices might have deserved Newbery recognition.

The post Flashback Friday: Never Won a Newbery appeared first on Heavy Medal.

A story about Superheroes? Really? I have to confess I know almost nothing about superheroes, or at least I didn’t before starting to write HOW TO SAVE A SUPERHERO. But this is how it happened.

The post Making the Impossible Possible, a guest post by Ruth Freeman appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

The great Jerry Pinkney passed away yesterday at 81. I had a chance to talk with him once. We were seated next to each other at the 2013 Newbery/Caldecott Banquet. He was kind and gracious, down-to-earth, and funny. I’ve always treasured that night. He was an incredible artist and one of the best picture book […]

The post Jerry Pinkney: 1939-2021 appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Calling all spooky poems!

The post Enter to Win the TOAST GHOST Poetry Contest! appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Got a fear of living dolls, skin-sucking babies, or otters? Don’t worry. You will now.

The post Review of the Day: Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters selected by Dan Sasuweh Jones (Ponca Nation), ill. Weshoyot Alvitre (Tongva Nation) appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

There are many past Newbery medal winners and honorees with titles published in 2021. Do any of these titles have what it takes to win it all?

The post Past Newbery Winners: Can They do It Again? appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts tries scrape painting, one of the latest TikTok viral craft trends

The post Cindy Crushes Programming: Scrape Painting, by Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Mercedes Lackey, author of more than 50 novels, talks about what it may take to be able to write as a full-time job (and make a living doing so!).

The post Writing for a Living, a guest post by Mercedes Lackey appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Everything you want to know (and more!) about chickens and prognostication. Two picture book legends join together to give us one of the silliest new books on record.

The post Nothing a Few Chickens Can’t Fix: Adam Rex and Adam Rubin on Gladys the Magic Chicken appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Tomatoes for NeelaWritten by Padma LakshmiIllustrated by Juana Martinez-NealPublished by Viking, 2021ISBN # 978-0593202708Grades PreK – 3 Book ReviewThis book is a celebration of sun-ripened tomatoes and the joy they offer year-round. Vividly illustrated by award-wining artist Juana Martinez-Neal and written by celebrity chef Padma Lakshmi, this delicious picturebook is set during tomato season when […]

The post Centering Food and Family: Tomatoes for Neela appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

DC resurrects the Golden Age feature Wonder Women of History as Wonder Women of the World, an anthology of short comics biographies of inspirational women by inspirational female comics creators.

The post Wonderful Women of the World | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Being [fill in the blank] enough becomes a game many play to remain a part of a circle or to find comfort. We all should be mindful of helping teens find a way to feel that they are enough, by ridding their world of boxes.

The post The other Other: Smashing Identity Boxes, a guest post by Paula Chase appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A chat with author Adam Gidwitz about the new A Tale Dark & Grimm animated series on Netflix.

The post From Middle Grade Novel to Netflix: A Conversation with Adam Gidwitz about A TALE DARK & GRIMM appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

What does The Little Engine That Could have to do with current conversations with children about equity? The latest book by Bob McKinnon provides that answer. Meanwhile I'm just happy that this interview lets me reference the Quad City DJ's.

The post Of Equity and Engines: The Bob McKinnon Interview That Could appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Check out this week's new comics, manga and graphic novel releases including Just Beyond: Monstrosity from Boom! Studios and Marshmallow and Jordan from First Second Books.

The post Just Beyond: Monstrosity | This Week’s Comics appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Tired of reading the same old classic books? Here are 5 classics with their modern day takes to share with teen readers.

The post Take 5: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Inspired – New Twists on Old Tales in YA Lit appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Three excellent authors revisit events from their own childhoods, which include the complications of 8th grade in the 1980s, a young artist's life in the USSR, and a combustible case of sibling rivalry. All three books could be worthy additions to this year's Mock Newbery discussion.

The post Reader-Character-Author Connections: Autiobiographical Possibilities for the Newbery Medal appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Sometimes strength is called for in life, sometimes vulnerability makes us stronger. What’s important is that we allow for a full range of human emotions and individualized reactions. That we acknowledge that risking mistakes is one of the strongest things we can do.

The post Girls Who Can are Girls Who Can Pivot, a guest post by Jennifer Richard Jacobson appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Three mock award blogs to check out.

The post School of Mock: Newbery, Caldecott, and Geisel appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.