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All the 2021 has to offer in poetry books for children.

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Is it already the Halloween season? It is not, and yet here we are considering the latest Pete Oswald/Eric Geron picture book, Poultrygeist. And why not? Roadkill doesn't take a holiday, after all.

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The Wolf In Underpants is back, this time to help an angry and frustrated little bird achieve its dream using the main tool at his disposal: His underpants, of course.

The post The Wolf In Underpants at Full Speed | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Can math solve personal problems? Does it solve Violet’s problems? I hope you’ll read my book, Violet and the Pie of Life, to find out.

The post MATH CAN’T SOLVE PERSONAL PROBLEMS … OR CAN IT? A guest post by Debra Green appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

My new favorite Becky Albertalli book? I think so.

The post Book Review: Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

No elephants. No piggies. No pigeons. And yet there's something about this abstracted concept book to lure me into reviewing it. I haven't reviewed Mo in 14 years. See why I've come around.

The post Review of the Day: Opposites Abstract by Mo Willems appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses her experience on the GLLI Translated YA Book Prize committee for 2021

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A rare YA post to round up 2021 books from past Printz award winners.

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Looking for a summer reading giveaway or something to give you programming ideas? One of my podcasts may have a solution.

The post The Podcast/Book Hybrid: Diving Into the Story Seeds Imagination Lab Activity Book appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Even the baddest of the bad guys get fan mail, and in Dear DC Super-Villains Michael Northrop and Gustavo Duarte reveal the kinds of questions that kids ask the Legion of Doom

The post Dear DC Super-Villains | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

When we write poems, we can be vulnerable, soft, kind to our memories. And we can also be fiery and ferocious. Speak loud and unapologetic. We can be that mix tape, we can be that journal covered in anger and hearts drawn in red magic marker.

The post Being a Reckless, Glorious, Girl, a guest post by Ellen Hagan appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A transcript of my discussion with Anastasia Higginbotham about her latest book What You Don't Know: A Story of a Liberated Childhood. Alert: May contain Billy Porter.

The post The Rare Live Interview: Anastasia Higginbotham & I Talk “What You Don’t Know” appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Amari and the Night Brothers is a thrilling, fast-paced read that tackles issues of loss, belonging, and race in ways that will inspire readers to confront prejudice and interrogate privilege.

The post Amari and the Night Brothers Celebrates #BlackGirlMagic appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

Teen contributor Riley Jensen shares a roundup of new and upcoming YA suspense thrillers for those who like a little murder, mayhem and mystery

The post On the Edge of Your Seat YA: Have Some Suspense Books; By Teen Contributor Riley Jensen appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Check out this week's new releases of comics, manga, and graphic novels including A Shot in the Arm from Amulet Books and Night Marchers and Other Oceanian Tales from Iron Circus Books.

The post A Shot in the Arm | This Week’s Comics appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Our list of suggested titles for the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery is now up to 17 titles. Check out the ranked list here, which includes a wide range of styles, themes, and subject matter.

The post 17 for Spring: Mock Newbery Suggestions So Far appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Oliver Jeffers takes the TED (virtual) stage.

The post Books on Film: Oliver Jeffers TED Talk appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Hope you like math and shiny things, because today's book has both. We consider Demi and whether or not her book attains "classic" status.

The post Fuse 8 n’ Kate: One Grain of Rice by Demi appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Beast Complex, a collection of side stories set in the world of Beastars, presents a series of vignettes about friendship and danger.

The post Beast Complex Volume 1 | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions is a collection of short stories starring the characters of the popular manga My Hero Academia.

The post My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Class of 2k Books authors share what issues just wouldn’t let go, leading to the writing of their debuts. Their answers were as thoughtful and compelling as their novels.

The post Writing What Haunts You, a guest post by Anuradha Rajurkar and the Class of 2kBooks appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Can you guess the classic children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?

The post One Star Review, Guess Who? (#138) appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

My family is currently watching the Netflix adaptation of the famous series. But does it have more to say to kids who lived under Trump than we suspect?

The post Prescient: Why the Netflix Version of A Series of Unfortunate Events is a Trump-Era Time Capsule appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Wildflowers, Liniers' third graphic novel inspired by his children, is a playful reminder of the power of imagination.

The post Wildflowers | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

As we begin to think about what public library programming might look like after the pandemic (which is not over yet), Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts has some thoughts

The post Cindy Crushes Programming: Five Thoughts on the (Very Slow) March to the End of the Pandemic, by Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Freadom is a new organization supporting literacy.

The post Freadom: Supporting Literacy One Hoodie at a Time appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Early 70s France never looked so good. A new middle grade graphic memoir comes to us. A perfect new addition to every bookshelf looking for something familiar and odd all at once.

The post Review of the Day: Sylvie by Sylvie Kantorovitz appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Children’s Literature Legacy Award Winner Nikki Grimes builds powerful connections between the past and present in her anthology featuring women poets of the Harlem Renaissance and her accompanying innovations on these poems. Use the poem pairings of this thought-provoking book across the school year to highlight the voices and experiences of Black women and girls or dive into the collection as a whole; either approach yields important insights into the human experience and forefronts the boundaries imposed by racism and sexism.

The post Connecting the Past and Present through Poetry: Teaching Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

While certainly not an easy read, this is an important one because of how it looks at the mental health and justice systems.

The post Book Review: Between the Bliss and Me by Lizzy Mason appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

As I spent the last year daydreaming about leaving my apartment, let alone my neighborhood, I was pleased to come across several wonderful young adult novels with powerful stories set all over the world.

The post Recent YA Novels to Take You Around the World, a guest post by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

When it comes to picture book previews, Dylan at Mile High Reading is the king. I pay very close attention to picture books, but every time I open up one of Dylan’s posts, I spot something new and cool that I never saw coming. Want a fun way to spend the next hour? Head over […]

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Today I premiere an 11-page excerpt of Remy Lai's new middle grade graphic novel, Pawcasso!

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Check out this week's new releases including Kitty Sweet Tooth from First Second and Show Me History Albert Einstein from Portable Press.

The post Kitty Sweet Tooth | This Week’s Comics appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Guest blogger and librarian Alison shares a list of graphic nonfiction titles of interest for those readers who want to learn more about a wide variety of topics

The post #FactsMatter: Great Graphic Nonfiction for Students Who Love Information and Real World Stories, by Librarian Alison appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

April suggestions are now open on Heavy Medal. This is your chance to add eligible titles to our growing list of books that could be contenders for the 2022 Newbery Medal.

The post April Suggestions: Adding to the Mock Newbery reading list appeared first on Heavy Medal.

A roundup of 2021 books by past Sibert award winners.

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How about we consider a book with positive portrayals of Asian-American families on our podcast for a change? I snag Grace Lin's first picture book and we talk soup, seeds, and greedy neighbors.

The post Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Ugly Vegetables by Grace Lin appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Art and Franco, the dynamic duo behind Tiny Titans and Superman of Smallville, talk about their new young-readers graphic novel, Arkhamaniacs.

The post Art and Franco on Arkhamaniacs | Interview appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

A really interesting read with a conversational tone, vibrant format, and so much historical information. A necessary addition to collections.

The post Book Review: No Way, They Were Gay?: Hidden Lives and Secret Loves by Lee Wind appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

It turns out READ posters are in the past-tense.

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Picture books, puppies, and preternaturally attractive cats. It's interview time with Elisha Cooper about his latest title Yes & No. Hope you like pets!

The post Cats and Dogs . . . Together? Talking with Elisha Cooper About the Sublime Yes & No appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

To celebrate the Transgender Day of Visibility, here's a look at some comics by and about transgender people.

The post Transgender Day of Visibility – in Comics appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Travis talks about the path to publishing his second book, BLUE FLOATS AWAY, illustrated by Grant Snider.

The post The Challenges of Book #2: Travis Jonker on BLUE FLOATS AWAY appeared first on The Yarn.

Teen Librarian Christine Lively shares stories of teens who are standing up - for themselves

The post RevolTeens Fighting for Justice – For Themselves, by Teen Librarian Christine Lively appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Three of my favorite posts from the past month.

The post Notes on March 2021 appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

A smartly plotted dip into the Gullah-Geechee culture of early 60s rural South Carolina, this book weaves family, history, and spooky stuff together like a braid.

The post Review of the Day: Root Magic by Eden Royce appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Pull out your TBR lists or get ready to add to the orders for books that stock your library or classroom shelves. Today I’m sharing with you recent forthcoming titles from Workman Publishing and Algonquin.

The post Recent and Forthcoming Books: Workman and Algonquin Young Readers Showcase appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Everything you need to know to create a book spine cento for National Poetry Month!

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Everything you need to know to create a book spine cento for National Poetry Month!

The post I Created My Own Book Spine Poem and So Can You (And Your Students/Patrons)! appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Whether you want nanobots in your lemonade, secret agent cats, ghostly detectives, memoirs, or pirates, there's something for everyone in this year's crop of stellar comics for kids.

The post What We Need in Here Are Some Comics! A Brief 2021 Round-Up appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Ideal for explorations of agency, language, environment, and sports participation, The Floating Field reminds us that children and communities are their own best agents of change.

The post Kids in Action: Teaching Ideas for The Floating Field appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

A brief look at some YA lit titles coming out in April 2021

The post For Your Consideration: Five YA Lit Books Coming in April 2021 to Make Your TBR Piles Bigger appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Check out this week's list of new releases featuring Korgi: End of Seasons from IDW Publishing and Secrets of Camp Whatever from Oni Press.

The post Korgi: End of Seasons | This Week’s Comics appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

It never won a single official children's book award (not really) and yet it may well be the most famous Kevin Henkes book out there. Today we finally tackle it!

The post Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

A roundup of 2021 unicorn books.

The post The 2021 Unicorn Report appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

What if I told you, as a librarian, that books are not, in fact, sacred objects

The post Sunday Reflections: The Myth of the Book as Sacred Object appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Can you guess the classic children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?

The post One Star Review, Guess Who? (#137) appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Rajani LaRocca takes us behind the scenes of her middle grade novel-in-verse, RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE.

The post RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE: Rajani LaRocca Visits The Yarn appeared first on The Yarn.

Ramona has always meant the world to me. From my early days of reading through graduate school to now, Ramona has been my number one.

The post A little bit noisier and a little bit stubborn: Life with Ramona appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

An appreciation of the children's literature legend.

The post The Book Community Reacts to the Passing of Beverly Cleary appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

In all honesty, I don’t think I can do this book justice when I tell you about it, but I can at least give it my best shot. It deserves only the best.

The post Review of the Day: Wishes by Mượn Thị Văn, ill. Victo Ngai appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Debut author Kate Norris shares her experience writing about grief and highlights some other recent and upcoming young adult debut novels that grapple with loss.

The post Recent and Upcoming Young Adult Debuts That Grapple With Grief, a guest post by Kate Norris appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Buckle up, friends. Your TBR list is about to explode, especially with books for May 4th.

The post Book mail: New and forthcoming books for middle grade and YA readers appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

All the 2021 books by past CSK winners.

The post 2021 Books from Coretta Scott King Award Winners appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

L.L. McKinney and Robyn Smith's Nubia: Real One finds a young woman with Wonder Woman's powers living in the real world, which is no fairy tale. Even for an Amazon princess.

The post Nubia: Real One | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

A brief exploration of the what, who and why of middle grade and teen nonfiction

The post #FactsMatter Primer: The What, Who, and Why of Middle Grade and Teen Nonfiction appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Today I return to an old series where we look at titles written for adults that have some connection to the wide and wonderful world of books for kids. There are some true beauties on the roster today, so let's dive in!

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Today we have a preview of Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Tricksters #2, featuring a story set in the world of Yoruba mythology.

The post Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Tricksters #2 | Preview appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Debut author J. Elle talks about her love of storytelling, stumbling blocks, and creativity.

The post From Booklover to Storyteller: Have You Ever Wanted To Be An Author? a guest post by J. Elle appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Post-it Note Reviews are a great way to display books in your library or classroom and a way to let kids recommend their favorite titles without having to get up in front of everyone and do a book talk!

The post Post-It Note Reviews: Evacuated siblings, allergies, Houdini, a dead body in a freezer, and more! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

BLUE FLOATS AWAY publishes today, so why not share twelve random facts about the book?

The post 12 Randomly Random Facts About BLUE FLOATS AWAY appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Are you ready for the cute? Are you ready for the kitty? Are you ready for the unicorn? Then sit right here with me while I ask Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham about their latest collaboration.

The post An Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn Interview with Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

It's pantless picture book trailer premiere #2 this week! Jacob Grant brings us the story of a boy and his love of going pants free.

The post Book Trailer Reveal: No Pants! by Jacob Grant appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Found: The Journey of The Lost Package The Lost PackageWritten by Richard HoIllustrated by Jessica LanhanPublished by Roaring Book PressISBN: 978-1250231352 Grades K and up At the heart of Richard Ho and Jessica Lanhan’s fiction picturebook, The Lost Package, is the tribute to US postal workers that can be seen over the entrance to the […]

The post Found: The Journey of The Lost Package appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

Check out this week’s list of new releases, featuring Delicates from Oni Press and Agent 9: Flood-A-Geddon from Razorbill.

The post Delicates | This Week’s New Comics appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Archie chases a groundhog and hides out in a treehouse in this week's preview of Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #318.

The post Archie Jumbo Comics Digest #318 | Preview appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

A Tween (age 12) reviews 3 new middle grade graphic novels: Twins, Allergic and Primer

The post Tween’s Eye View on Middle Grade Graphic Novels: Twins, Allergic and Primer appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Today, it is my infinite pleasure to help reveal the brand new book trailer for New York Times-bestselling author Jory John (The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, etc.) and illustrator Erin Kraan's brand new picture book Something’s Wrong! (on sale March 23).

The post Book Trailer Reveal: Something’s Wrong! by Jory John and Erin Kraan appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Yes, our kids are in a mental health crisis. But it's not because of the pandemic, it was already happening.

The post Sunday Reflections: Yes Our Kids are in a Mental Health Crisis, but It’s Not Because the Schools are Closed appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

This Week at TLT Resources for Discussing the Rise in Asian American Violence in the United States The Author-Reader Relationship: Reaching Beyond Expectations, a guest post by Halli Gomez Cindy Crushes Programming: #LibraryCrate – A Library Subscription Service, by Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts The Made-up Parts Have the Most For-reals in Them, a guest post […]

The post Friday Finds: March 19, 2021 appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Today we talk to Sam Maggs and Kendra Wells, creators of Tell No Tales, a pirate story that mixes history and fantasy, with a swashbucklingly diverse crew and a seriously steampunk bad guy.

The post Tell No Tales | Creator Interview appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Can you guess the classic children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?

The post One Star Review, Guess Who? (#136) appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Today we discuss a book that takes risks, makes mistakes, and comes out memorable in the end. The right snail with the right heart in the right book for the right reader.

The post Review of the Day: The Snail With the Right Heart by Maria Popova, ill. Ping Zhu appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

2021 is shaping up to be the Year of the Tree.

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A round up of resources to help public and school librarians discuss the rise of anti-Asian violence in the United States

The post Resources for Discussing the Rise in Asian American Violence in the United States appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Gomez talks about her #ownvoices novel about a teen living with Tourette syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The post The Author-Reader Relationship: Reaching Beyond Expectations, a guest post by Halli Gomez appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Can you name these three books by their LEGO-fied covers?

The post Name That LEGO Book Cover! (#27) appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

"Ugh, the gymsuits!" Author Helaine Becker and artist Dow Phumiruk reveal the secrets behind the informational picture book that delves deep into the history of Title IX (and all that that entails).

The post Gimme Gimme That Sweet Title IX: Helaine Becker + Dow Phumiruk Discuss An Equal Shot and All That That Entails appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts discusses library book boxes

The post Cindy Crushes Programming: #LibraryCrate – A Library Subscription Service, by Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Goldie Vance solves a Hollywood mystery in Larceny in La La Land, the latest volume of the teenage sleuth's adventures—and the best so far, according to Esther Keller.

The post Goldie Vance: Larceny in La La Land |Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

What has a chance to win it all as the next Newbery and Caldecott Award winners? Join this FAR too early listing of some of the marvelous titles of 2021 thus far.

The post Newbery/Caldecott 2022: Spring Prediction Edition appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Within this house lurk mysterious triangles. This blog is about one such mystery.

The post The Made-up Parts Have the Most For-reals in Them, a guest post by Grant Farley appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Many of us have fantasized about starting our own boutique publishing company. What if you actually did it, and had loads of experience to boot? Angus Yuen-Killick has done precisely that! I pepper him with questions to explain how it all works.

The post Where in the World is Angus Yuen-Killick? The Coming of Red Comet Press appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Check out this week's list of new releases featuring The Storyteller Tricksters from Boom! Studios and Johnny Boo and the Silly Blizzard from IDW Publishing.

The post The Storyteller Tricksters | This Week’s Comics appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

As the world waits with anticipation about returning to the routines of pre-COVID days, Most Days is a gentle reminder across content areas that the “here and now” still carries tremendous value and fascination.

The post Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary with Most Days appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

Check out our preview of World of Betty & Veronica Digest #3, in which the Riverdale gang swaps genders and Jughead eats all the junk food (again).

The post World of Betty & Veronica Digest #3 | Preview appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Teen Contributor Riley Jensen rounds up some upcoming April and May YA Lit releases that she's interested in reading

The post Have Some April and May YA Books, By Teen Contributor Riley Jensen appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

All the 2021 books by past Geisel Award winners.

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Kate asked for a St. Patrick's Day classic, so I handed her TWO! Her preference? The one with physical violence and bodily harm. Can you blame her?

The post Fuse 8 n’ Kate: St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting / Tim O’Toole and the Week Folk by Gerald McDermott appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Kate asked for a St. Patrick's Day classic, so I handed her TWO! Her preference? The one with physical violence and bodily harm. Can you blame her?

The post Fuse 8 n’ Kate: St. Patrick’s Day in the Morning by Eve Bunting / Tim O’Toole and the Wee Folk by Gerald McDermott appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.