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Prepare to grow that TBR list! Here's a bunch of YA to look forward to in the rest of 2021!

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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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Querying becomes your first of many lessons in persistence on the path to publishing a novel.

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Who would have thought a “keep it current” and a never “way back in time” writer would be seduced by the lure of history?

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Get out those TBR lists! So many great new titles to add to your lineup.

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Here’s the thing about food. It’s never really just about the food, is it? It’s also about what it carries. Culture, history, family traditions, childhood memories…

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What does it mean for a young aspiring writer to have a life-long lover of books take the care and time to create a reading list specifically for him?

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A roundup of recent episodes you might like.

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Get out those TBR lists!

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Teen contributor Riley Jensen rounds up some upcoming LGBTQ+ YA lit

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How does an idea that starts as some shadowy notion become a fully-fledged novel? For me, each book’s inspiration and start has been a little different. But what they all have in common is a key element of internal exploration or some issue I’ve grappled with in my life.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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Get out your TBR lists! It's time to add new and forthcoming titles!

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Quick reviews of a bunch of recent titles for middle grade and YA!

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Shusterman's new book shows us that the more angles from which we can view a problem, the more likely we’re going to have the epiphanies and find the inspiration we need to solve it.

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The legendary HATCHET author is on the latest episode of The Yarn podcast.

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Get our those TBR lists! It's time to peruse new books!

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Teen reviewer and musical theatre teen Riley Jensen reviews a gender bent Phantom of the Opera inspired YA fantasy

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Double Newbery Honor winner Christina Soontornvat is on the latest episode of The Yarn, talking about her book ALL THIRTEEN

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Debut author B. B. Alston talks about the revolutionary and life-saving power of seeing yourself in stories.

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Peeking in at the last two episodes of the show.

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This style of short reviews would be a great way to share more books during distance learning!

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This beautiful and moving collection deserves a spot in all libraries. What a wonderful addition this would be for poetry units.

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2020 has made me more thankful than ever for book mail. Here's what I will be reading soon.

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Whew, 2020! Thank goodness for books being here to distract us. These are some of my favs of this past year.

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YA Librarian Karen Jensen shares 5 resources to help us all serve middle grade and young adult readers in our libraries in 2021

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Now on The Yarn: Matthew Cordell & Christopher Paul Curtis

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

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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.

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There's not much joy to be found these days, but at least we have books! Check out these great new and forthcoming titles.

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Karen Jensen answers some of the most frequently asked questions she receives about doing Collection Diversity Audits.

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Quick reviews of recent titles for all ages.

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A: They've both recently been on The Yarn podcast.

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Teen contributor Riley Jensen highlights 5 new YA books coming soon for teen readers

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A brief look at voting and elections in YA literature

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Between library books and book mail, I'm keeping busy cruising through new and forthcoming titles. See what you need to add to your TBR!

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Inspire tweens and teens to get creative by making and photographing hand puppets

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Ready to add to your TBR list? Here's what has shown up at the Minnesota branch of TLT.

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Abrams Children’s Books has announced a new series of biographies for middle grade readers: First Names. Eight books are planned and will cover historical and contemporary figures in a highly illustrated format, with titles on Harry Houdini and Amelia Earhart due August 2019.

The author and teacher talks about her debut novel, a sensitive yet honest look at a girl grappling with colorism, internalized self-hatred, and parents she can't always count on.

The In the Margins Book Awards honor the best books published over the preceding 18 months that appeal to the reading needs and wants of teens from marginalized backgrounds. The committee selected three top titles in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, and Advocacy. They also released their full Top 10 list.

The author's new graphic novel, about a black student enrolling in a predominantly white private school, tells powerful truths about racism and alienation with humor and heart.

Including the Asian Pacific American Librarians Award and Sydney Taylor Book Award winners did not overcome the disappointment felt by many when ALA did not announce the affiliates' honor books during the ceremony.

On the Diverse Books Survey page, users can access related content, newly updated, as well as our Diverse Books Survey report.

The Youth Media Awards provided surprises, a diverse list of winners, and some committee decisions to debate.

Claire Hartfield and Ekua Holmes are author and illustrator winners, respectively, in this 50th anniversary year for the Coretta Scott King Book Awards.

The 2019 Newbery Medal-winning author talks about her reaction to the phone call, writing about Latino families at this time in our country's history, and the power of the award.

These titles jump-start important conversations about online conduct, safety, and ethics.

Young people have always used a language of their own. But does that language belong on the page? Is it literary?

With anti-Semitism on the rise, teaching the lessons of history to inform students and counter bigotry has never been more important. Here are resources with recommended books for young readers about the Jewish experience and a new curriculum to help students understand the Holocaust and its legacy, with the life of Oskar Schindler as an entry point.

Netflix has brought back Carmen Sandiego and, with her comes a series of books and series-related materials for educators. That and more industry news in NewsBites.

The Poet X and Ghost Boys are winners of the 2019 Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children's Literature.

There are a wealth of opportunities in this edition of NewsBites—from a earning school library grant or a social media superstar award, winning book donations and an exhibition possibly stopping at your branch.

As we celebrate multiple space exploration anniversaries in the next few years, these are just some of the recent crop of titles that will spark kids’ interest.

 The debut YA author talks about her path to publication, the “soupiness” of her characters, and what she’s working on next.

A school librarian combines her love of dogs and books in a successful pilot program.