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New books by Ellen Hopkins, Pocket Change Collective, Kwame Alexander, and more!

The post Book Mail: New and forthcoming titles for all ages appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

I'm giving away a plush Hiccupotamus

The post The Great Hiccupotamus Giveaway appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

The truly delightful Rajani LaRocca stops by to talk snacks, math, baseball, and magic (not necessarily in that order).

The post Much Ado About Baseball: A Rajani LaRocca Cover Reveal and Interview PLUS a Recipe! appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Teen contributor Riley Jensen highlights five new YA books coming out in 2021

The post Have Even More Books, By Teen Contributor Riley Jensen appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

This week, we wish for all of you: safety, health, connection, and comfort.
We are deeply grateful for all the work you do each and every day to put wonderful books in the hands, minds, and hearts of young people.

The post Giving Thanks to Our Community appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels, including Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: Blades of Freedom and First Second's Science Comics: Rocks and Crystals.

The post Blades of Freedom Tops This Week’s New Comics List appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

A brief look at capital punishment as explored in Young Adult literature

The post The Death Penalty in YA Lit appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

As the announcement of the 2021 Newbery Medal gets closer, here are six books that will definitely be part of the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery discussion and balloting.
The complete Heavy Medal Book List will be announced in a couple weeks, so make sure the books on this "Early Six" list are on your radar.

The post The List of Books That Will Be Discussed: Six titles that will definitely appear on our final Mock Newbery book list appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Vote for your favorites in the 2020 Undies Case Cover Awards!

The post Cast Your Vote in the 2020 Undies Case Cover Awards! appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Kate requested a Thanksgiving picture book classic. In the course of things, Kate creates a shocking backstory worthy of V.C. Andrews while I deep dive into Agatha Christie territory and start speculating about how the incipient murder would take place.

The post Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Cranberry Thanksgiving by Wende and Harry Devlin appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

What impact will charges of rampant corruption and voter fraud have on our most vulnerable youth moving forward?

The post Sunday Reflections: We Promised Them Democracy appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Claudia Gray's YA Star Wars novel Leia, Princess of Alderaan receives a manga adaptation thanks to manga-ka Haruichi and Yen Press, giving fans yet another option for high-quality comics adventures starring their favorite characters.

The post Review: Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

In WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE, Renee Watson "has created a world for young readers that feels both fresh and familiar," according to Guest Blogger Abbie Digel. Ms. Watson won a Newbery Honor three years ago with a book about a high school student; will she match that achievement with this novel about 4th grader Ryan Clark?

The post Is Ryan Hart a Ramona Quimby for the 2020’s? WAYS TO MAKE SUNSHINE enters the Mock Newbery discussion appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Recently it occurred to me that when it comes to bilingual picture books, there is a kind of art to their design. Today I speak to editor-at-large Louise May about her approach to the form.

The post Working in Translation: An Interview with Editor-at-Large Louise May appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Travis: It was a pleasure to talk with Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell about his Mr. Rogers bio Hello, Neighbor. We hope you enjoy the episode: Subscribe below to catch every episode: iTunes Spotify Stitcher

The post HELLO, NEIGHBOR: Matthew Cordell Visits The Yarn appeared first on The Yarn.

A boy bringing medicine to his sick parents gets lost in a menacing forest—and finds his way again with the help of an unusual companion in Andi
Watson's Kerry and the Knight of the Forest.

The post Review: Kerry and the Knight of the Forest appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

So glad I've been doing routine installments of these Post-It Note Reviews for quite a while now because, WHEW! is this what my current attention span is best suited for at the moment.

The post Post-It Note Reviews: Graphic novels galore! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Some children's book adaptations on the new(ish) streaming platform.

The post Your Moment of Zen: Children’s Literature Adaptations on Apple TV+ appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Artfully rendered and magnificently produced, this creation tale is by turns beautiful and clever. A story told with plenty of thought and consideration.

The post Review of the Day – Waa’aka’: The Bird Who Fell in Love with the Sun by Cindi M. Alvitre, ill. Carly Lake appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Teen librarian Cindy Shutts walks us through how to create a digital escape room

The post Cindy Crushes Programming: How to Make a Digital Escape Room, by Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.