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Let's take the 35 Heavy Medal nominations and try to describe them in five words or best. Can you guess all the books?

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Amy Kim Kibuishi's The Rema Chronicles, a Tristan Strong graphic novel, and Jason Shiga's choose-your-path series are all coming in 2022.

The post Incoming | Rema Chronicles, Tristan Strong appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

SALT MAGIC began when I ripped up some plywood flooring in my old house and found a 1927 newspaper article underneath. A few years later I stumbled onto the newspaper article in my files, did a little research, and became totally freaking obsessed.

The post Raiding the Junk Drawer, a guest post by Hope Larson appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post One Star Review Guess Who? (#154) appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Author Beth Anderson and illustrator S.D. Schindler bring to life the famous first son who coped with a disability and other challenges while showing compassion, intelligence, and wisdom beyond his years in their new nonfiction picture book.

The Reby Cary Youth Library opened in August with more than 8,000 square feet designed for and dedicated to children.

New Marvel Press picture books Who Guards My Sleep? and Spider-Man's Very Strange Day both tie in to Marvel Studios movies, but they do so in very different ways.

The post Marvel Press Movie Tie-Ins | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

So, yeah, I wrote about grief again. Sam’s and mine. Maybe yours. And yet…Our Way Back to Always is absolutely that swoony, tropey love story I always hoped to write. Because life—even in the terrible years––can be really funny like that.

The post Falling in Love with the Terrible Years, a guest post by Nina Moreno appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

The three-time Newbery Honoree was still hard at work, publishing two books this year with one more scheduled for release in January 2022.

Nearly all librarians, school and public, consider EDI/DEI in collection development, according to SLJ's recent survey. Leadership however, drew criticism for paying lip service to these efforts or, in some cases, bending to patron pressure, without real support for diversity, equity, or inclusion. 

Some pandemic teaching innovations in STEM subjects are here to stay.

2021 may be the year of the ghost in children's literature. Several of the year's best books prominently feature supernatural elements that are employed in highly original ways that lead to fresh explorations of racism, gender identity, self esteem and other topics that we don't often play a part in ghost stories...though we might expect them in Newbery Medal contenders.

The post Ghostly Appearances in the Newbery Conversation appeared first on Heavy Medal.

How unsatisfactory theater roles helped lead to writing the story of a runaway heiress discovering her strength under pressure, and relying on her wits and technical prowess in deadly situations.

The post Different Roles, a guest post by Claire Winn appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Should it stay or should it go?

The post Endangered Series #22: The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

We are pleased to share an exclusive first look and cover reveal for UNEQUAL: A STORY OF AMERICA by Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau. But before we show the cover, here is chat we had with Michael Eric and Marc about the creation of their new book, out in the world in May 2022.

Let's talk free will and destiny! I am beyond delighted to be hosting author Karla Arenas Valenti today, creator of the lovely new middle grade novel Lotería!

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The Bright family has exciting space adventures and demonstrates creative problem-solving as the kids search for their missing parents.

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

A smart story about control, rebellion, story itself, and the fearsome power of girls allowed to be themselves. A great book for girls who can't follow the rules and, better yet, don't want to.

The post Book Review: The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy by Anne Ursu appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

How the Dark Night of the Soul went on for over a year and brought challenges, revelations, and setbacks while writing.

The post How I Got Through My Dark Night of the Soul: When Night Breaks, a guest post by Janella Angeles appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Did you know this was happening?

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High shipping costs, skyrocketing paper fees, and labor issues wreak havoc on book publishing schedules. 

Lavishly illustrated, with appealing design, browsable nonfiction has revolutionized children’s books by giving young fact lovers a fresh, engaging way to access information. And more titles are on the horizon.

Giving all children the opportunity to see themselves and their world authentically represented in books is key to their personal and academic development.

Today I am pleased to announce that we are providing exclusive interview/first look/cover reveal for ARMADILLO ANTICS, by Michael Sampson, illustrated by Argentinian artist Nathalie Beauvois.

The post Cover Reveal & Interview: ARMADILLO ANTICS by Bill Martin Jr & Michael Sampson w/Art by Nathalie Beauvois appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

For Native and non-Native readers alike, Ancestor Approved centers the diverse lives of contemporary Native tweens and teens, and invites all of us to delight in the community, connection, and celebration of the powwow.

The post Honoring Indigenous People’s Day with Teaching Ideas for Ancestor Approved appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

Check out this week's new releases featuring Salt Magic from Margaret Ferguson Books and Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans vol 1 from Tundra Books.

The post Salt Magic | This Week’s Comics appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Guest bloggers Rachel Spivack and Austin Ferraro share their unique take on teen book clubs and escape rooms

The post Escape (Room) the Teen Book Club!; a guest post by Teen Librarians Rachel Spivack and Austin Ferraro appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

36 Heavy Medal readers nominated a total of 36 titles for the Mock Newbery in October. Red, White and Whole leads the way, closely followed by Amber and Clay.

The post October Nomination Results appeared first on Heavy Medal.

A free PDF for kids to create their own version of THE VERY LAST CASTLE!

The post Create Your Own Version VERY LAST CASTLE with This Free PDF appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

For Wren, we see her get through what she can alone, while feeling confused and not necessarily well cared for, but we also see her surrounded by support, love, and, eventually, help. A great read.

The post Book Review: Violets Are Blue by Barbara Dee appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Building the world for my MG fantasy The Bear House was a lot of work. When I set out to write the story of Aster and her kingdom, the Highen, I had no idea how big her world would end up being.

The post Building Worlds: How I Created a Fantasy Kingdom, a guest post by Meaghan McIsaac appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A new animated series based on the books by Adam Gidwitz

The post Books on Film: A Tale Dark and Grimm Comes to Netflix appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

This week's choice of book for the Halloween season has appeared year after year on the Bestseller Lists here in America. Never read it? Never fear!

The post Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson, ill. Axel Scheffler appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

The acquisition adds TeachingBooks' curated supplemental materials to OverDrive Education's Sora app and platform.

The 12th annual "Solve for Tomorrow" competition offers public school teachers, including librarians, a chance to share $2 million in technology and supplies for STEM programs.

A conversation with R.J. Palacio about her latest book, PONY.

The post R.J. Palacio Visits The Yarn! appeared first on The Yarn.

Chunky doesn’t really look or act like any of the other comics out there today. It’s good-natured, peppy, dealing with some serious issues but with a light hand.

The post Review of the Day: Chunky by Yehudi Mercado appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Writer Dave Scheidt and artist Miranda Harmon tell us all about the town of Greenwood's new canine mayor, the star of their new book Mayor Good Boy.

The post Dave Scheidt and Miranda Harmon on their Mayor Good Boy | Interview appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

In every Newbery year there are a handful of books that I thoroughly enjoy, yet don't consider award-worthy. It's possible that some or all of these deserve a closer look...

The post Nice, But Not For Newbery…or Are They? appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Teen Librarian Karen Jensen provides some readalikes for teens who like the Netflix series Squid Game

The post Book Gallery: YA for Fans of Squid Game appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Here's the story behind the development of Jadie in Five Dimensions. Jadie Martin’s story is full of monsters, kidnappers, spies, and betrayals—and hopefully enough theoretical geometry and physics to make you wonder: Who’s watching us and from where?

The post Adventures in Geometry, a guest post by Dianne K. Salerni appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A painful and important look at toxic relationships, rape, power, and control from a vantage point not often seen in YA.

The post Book Review: Tonight We Rule the World by Zack Smedley appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Why did a Texas school district has cancelled a virtual author visit with New Kid creator, Jerry Craft?

The post Books on Film: New Kid Controversy appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Bryan Collier stops by to discuss a 2022 book that owes much of its existence to (amongst other things) Quincy Jones, Robert Frost, and Maya Angelou. Come see why!

The post Interview for the Year 2022: Bryan Collier Discusses Music Is a Rainbow appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

The first panel in my new Carlton Crumple book features a chaotic scene with Shady Plains (Carlton Crumple’s hometown) kids having outdoor, summertime fun. It got me thinking back to my own childhood and some of the things that inspired me to make this graphic novel series for children.

The post From the Funnies to the Munchies: An Origin Story, a guest post by David Fremont appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A thought-provoking read full of social commentary.

The post Book Review: Why We Fly by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Name That LEGO Book Cover! (#33) appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

How can schools and their library programs buffer the effects of poverty and economic hardship? Here are original, crowdsourced ideas from across the nation.

A curated booklist with titles that offer an intimate view of poverty and other titles that may provide escapist relief from stress.

In recent years, picture books received Newbery action. Do any 2021 titles have what it takes to win the medal?

The post Picture Book Palooza appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Teen librarian Cindy Shutts outlines a recent programming with DIY Evee Evolution pins

The post Cindy Crushes Programming: DIY Evee Evolution Pins, by Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Here then is a hope that in the future we’ll have a different set of expectations. Our children’s books have historically whitewashed the past. Let’s hope that going forward they have the wherewithal to open the eyes of their child readers to what it was really like in the past.

The post In the Shadow of Mammothgate: Writing Historical Fiction Without Whitewashing History, a guest post by Betsy Bird appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

In time for Halloween, the spookiest reads of the year.

The post The Spookiest Children’s Books of 2021 appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Book creators Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson answer my questions about comics, berzerking, and how one conjures enough general mayhem to retain the interest of today's jaded youth.

The post Talking Glorious Battle Strategies with the Barb the Last Bezerker Team appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Let's have a look at the National Book Award Finalists.

The post 2021 National Book Award Finalists Announced! appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Mariko Tamaki and Gurihiru reunite for Thor & Loki: Double Trouble, in which the bickering brothers get themselves in ever worsening trouble.

The post Thor & Loki: Double Trouble | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Krischer's take on a hallmark of YA: "That you can make it through tough times, because you have a whole big beautiful life ahead of you."

The post What Is YA?, a guest post by Hayley Krischer appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

It's the book birthday of LONG ROAD TO THE CIRCUS! Come for the info, stay for the crazy craft my librarians cooked up for this book.

The post Happy Book Birthday, Long Road to the Circus (now with crafts!) appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

They are here! Finalists for 2021 National Book Award for Young People's Literature and their reviews from SLJ.

"Reading children’s literature — even if they don’t have children — can keep adults connected to their childhood in a way that fosters empathy and understanding." Today I talk with Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic about her latest picture book title HELLO, STAR.

The post Hello, Star. A Talk With Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

A remarkable middle grade novel that chronicles the refugee experience beyond the physical journey itself, Boy, Everywhere is not just a valuable addition to social studies and ELA units, but a gripping text for independent, small group, and whole class reading as well.

The post A Search for Identity and Home in Boy, Everywhere appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

It's time to nominate! Select your top three children's books of the year and add them to our October nominations list. The nominations list will reveal which books Heavy Medal readers support most strongly as Newbery Medal contenders. We'll add to the list in November and December, but for now, submit your October three by October 9th.

The post October Mock Newbery Nominations: Share your top three appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Check out this week's list of new comics, manga and graphic novels featuring Besties Work it Out from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Carlton Crumple Creature Catcher Book 3 Reptoids From Space from Pixel + Ink.

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

For Dyslexia Awareness Month, Teen Librarian Karen Jensen and her 12 year old with Dyslexia discuss how ADHD is common among those with Dyslexia, why they recommend fidget toys, and how you can DIY your own

The post Dyslexia Awareness Month: Let’s Talk Fidgets, including DIY Fidget Toys, with the help of My Tween Scout appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Timelines and locations play important roles in THE CITY BEAUTIFUL, set in 1893 Chicago. Explore some of those places in this post.

The post Bringing The City Beautiful to Life, a guest post by Aden Polydoros appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

From the Walter Dean Myers and Sydney Taylor Awards to the Malka Penn Award for Human Rights in Children’s Literature, 11 honors you should know about. Use them to expand your collection and recommend worthy titles to teachers, parents, and young readers. 

For our 200th episode we consider the controversy surrounding Dr. Seuss and his most famous cat.

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Karen Jensen discusses why it's important for reproductive justice to remain the law of the land

The post Sunday Reflections: Once Again, I March appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.