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Summer is the perfect time for series and serial podcasts across genres to keep kids entertained and engaged.

Dalia's having a big summer: she's going on a road trip, her dad is getting remarried, and she has her first crush on a girl!

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Fake dating a girl hung up on her ex-girlfriend and hoping she will actually fall for you... what could go wrong?

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Teen contributor Riley Jensen highlights 5 new or coming soon horror titles that YA lit fans may be interested in reading

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Teen Librarian Karen Jensen shares a quick and easy way to make personal photo buttons on the 1.25 button maker

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Full of humor and heart and, yes, love, this is a fantastic story about being brave, being imperfect, learning, trying, changing, growing, and taking chances.

The post Book Review: We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This by Rachel Lynn Solomon appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

When there are so many of us, why do I rarely find South Asian kids on the cover of books especially those who are magic-wielding, realm-saving main characters?

The post WE NEED MORE HEROES OF COLOR IN MIDDLE GRADE FANTASIES: A SOUTH ASIAN PERSPECTIVE, a guest post by Payal Doshi appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Teen summer reading with a badge system!

The post Cindy Crushes Programming: Reading Colors Your World! by Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A fun and messy look at what happens when things don't go as planned when it comes to love, friendship, and finding yourself.

The post Book Review: Jay’s Gay Agenda by Jason June appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.