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Short takes on three middle-grade books with a supernatural flair.
In February . . . . . . the Undies made a dramatic return. The 2020 edition of everyone’s favorite case cover awards is on! . . . we looked ahead to spring. And since I had trouble narrowing it down for the official preview, I also shared this extra batch of spring books. . […]
Today we've got an exclusive first look at the newest Goldie Vance original graphic novel, 'Goldie Vance: Larceny in La La Land,' which will be out in July.
More 6 million American children, ages 2–17, have an ADHD diagnosis. Here are some books and other resources to help better serve these kids in our schools and libraries.
I foraged all the 2020 books from past Newbery Medal and Honor winners I could find.
Princess Robin is on the run, and if she's going to navigate all the difficulties and dangers cartoonist Johan Troïanowski has created for her in 'Runaway Princess,' she's going to need the reader's help.
What do teens need to help navigate and survive in today's world? Fans! Let's talk about being a teen fan.
What do teens need to help navigate and survive in today's world? Fans! Let's talk about being a teen fan.
The most sweeping trend of 2020? That's right. It's dead dogs. Better grab your hankies now.
Check out this week’s new comics and manga releases, including sports magic from IDW Publishing and Sister smarts from Papercutz.
Alexandra Monir joins us to talk about sequel-itis and offers up some of her favorite sequels and series.
It's been a few weeks since the Newbery and Caldecott medals were handed out. Why don't we take a look to see how the winners are faring on the New York Times Bestseller list?
Folks, it is my extreme pleasure and delight to welcome Mr. Gene Luen Yang to the blog today. He's just finished up a book that's part memoir, part sports history, and all exciting. We discuss his anxiety about finding new projects, how this book came together, and what's slated for the future.
“There are two sides to every story.” This well known phrase appears on the cover of Australian authors Kate & Jol Temple’s unusual picture book along with the image of two seals, presumably a child and caregiver duo. An initial read of this book prompts expressions of concern for this pair as they travel away from their storm ravaged home only to be met with the words, “There’s no room on our rock,” when they seek shelter. The text is reverse poetry and read from back to front, it offers an entirely different reading experience.
Karen Jensen reviews The Burning by Laura Bates, a feminist novel that looks at female sexuality, revenge porn and slut shaming.
Have you talked with your teens about deepfakes? Not every video we see online is the real deal and it matters.
Big news from BOOM! Box: Writer Lilah Sturges and artist polterink are back with their third Lumberjanes original graphic novel, 'Lumberjanes: True Colors.'
Generally speaking, when fishing for classics, Kate and I like to look at books that have been out for 20 years. And so, the minute that it became 2020, I ran over to my library's children's room and checked out today's title. Now the question of the day with this podcast is whether, in light of the truly magnificent children's books coming out from Native and Indigenous authors, Jingle Dancer still stands up.
You thought this was over?! No, no, no. The Undies Case Cover Awards are making a triumphant return in 2020. Carter Higgins and I are getting the band back together to highlight the best case covers of the year. What is a case cover? This is a case cover: And we want to award the cream […]
Here's an early look at 'Cosmo the Mighty Martian' #4, which revives a classic Archie Comics character from the days of the Space Race.
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