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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

 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.

Salt Lake City patrons line up for free gun locks, while Ohio library staff gets mental health training, and Baltimore system teams up with TV personalities in this edition of NewsBites.

Known for his discerning eye and love of theater, Neal Porter has established one of the highest quality picture book imprints in the United States and around the world. 

Publishers are revising children's classics, including racist ones. Should they be? 

A curated booklist for children living through lockdowns and mass shootings.

Another best books list, a diversity survey, and a sleep study in this edition of NewsBites.

Herewith, 2018 in School Library Journal, cover by cover. Hat tip, Mark Tuchman, SLJ creative director.

YALSA names five finalists for the award honoring the best nonfiction for teens.

YALSA names finalists for best YA book by a previously unpublished author.

In a difficult year, SLJ readers raised up good books for kids and teens, seeking out and celebrating the best in publishing. The most popular posts of the year included lists featuring Latinx and Native American themes and characters.

A selection of engaging picture books just right for reading to lap-sitters, sharing with soon-to-be big siblings, or satisfying youngsters that revel in snuggling close.

Book circulation rules and internet filter failures caused outrage among parents in two towns in northern New Jersey.

SLJ's reviews editors have made their choices for the year's top titles.

The author has brought back the beloved Jewish family from New York's Lower East Side for a Hanukkah book for a new generation.

The day before the National Book Awards were announced, New York City middle- and high schoolers gathered at the 92nd Street Y to hear the finalists in the Young People’s Literature category.

Wondering what happened in Texas, where they wanted to bump Hillary Clinton and Helen Keller from the curriculum? Still waiting for the AR Harry Potter game we wrote about months ago? We've got you covered with news about past articles.

It’s a magical moment for a librarian when a classroom teacher says, "Let's collaborate on a reading project."  Whether the teacher's focus is the Common Core, Social Studies, or their state standards, there are ample opportunities for a librarian to make a huge impact.

There's help for educators who want to bring lessons into the classroom after taking students to see The Hate U Give movie.

Take a deeper dive into the results of a question about summer reading lists in SLJ's Diverse Books Survey.

Our young reviewers tackle a range of recent works for children and teens, including novels featuring wacky aliens, murderous reality TV, and more.

Check out the recording of Acevedo’s 2018 SLJTeen Live! keynote, in which she talks about her path to publication, the importance of literacy and seeing yourself books, and more.

We spotlight the best of children's and YA materials reviewed in our November issue, including the latest from Kevin Henkes, Sharon Draper, Roshani Chokshi, and Ibi Zoboi.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas teachers Eric Garner and Melissa Falkowski, who co-edited the recently released We Say #NeverAgain: Reporting By the Parkland Student Journalists, talk about the book, their students, news instincts, and finding a way to keep going.

Recent titles address various privileges among young people. Ultimately, a lot of folks realize it doesn’t feel good to cause harm.

Young leads and timely topics give these adult audiobooks teen appeal

Don't stop teaching Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Use it—flaws and all—as a piece of the much bigger story.

Authors Renée Watson, Ibi Zoboi, and Ellen Hagan joined Cicely Lewis to discuss Woke Books and their own novels.

The kid likes one thing, the parent wants another. How should librarians proceed? 

The Horror Writers Association (HWA), in partnership with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Library Journal and School Library Journal, launches a reading program that will provide libraries and schools with an annual list of recommended horror titles for adult, young adult , and middle grade readers.