A peek at the 2022 Mock Newbery and Caldecott lists on Goodreads.

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Steve Sheinkin swings by to discuss his latest historical thriller FALLOUT: SPIES, SUPERBOMBS, AND THE ULTIMATE COLD WAR SHOWDOWN. And like his other multi-award winning books, it promises to be a hoot.

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From toxic masculinity to going to college, the themes covered in these productions will be perfect for class discussion or as jumping off points for research projects. Add these 13 films with curricular tie-ins to your DVD collections.

Some recent episodes you might enjoy.

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What goes into an exceptional book cover? Betsy Bird investigates. 

In covering achievements in the library world, it’s natural to focus on outcomes, reporting and raising up the endpoint of success. This story represents a win, for sure. But as Colleen Kilbreath, director of the Stanton County (KS) Public Library recalls, it stemmed from failure.

Public library staff can identify children with developmental delays and inform families of available resources.

As many young children and caregivers take their first steps back into the outside world, library play can help young children remember how to engage with peers, while surrounded with materials that foster learning.

The BCALA Children and Youth Literary Awards, sponsored by SLJ, honor phenomenal works of fiction and nonfiction by Black authors in four categories.