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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.

This week's selections in the Metropolitan Opera's nightly streaming schedule are particularly accessible to children, with fairy tales and mythical characters center stage!

Undeterred by pandemic limitations, the staff at Evanston (IL) Public Library and its partner organizations turned the second annual Cardboard Carnival into a remote program with an online showcase to spotlight young patron's successful marble runs.

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.

In 2020, school and public libraries pivoted and innovated to meet the needs of students and patrons during the concurrent pandemic, social justice uprising, and volatile political divide, according to ALA's report.

April is Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month. Share these YA memoirs and nonfiction works about devastation and hope now, and year round.

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.

From Charlie Parker and Nellie Bly to Mae Jemison and Ada Lovelace, remarkable individuals get the graphic treatment in these titles recommended for grades 3 and up.

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 […]

The post Book Buzz: Picture Book Bonanza appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

As spring arrives, three debut YA authors discuss their writing challenges, hopes for this season, and telling the truth...even if it hurts.

Students can learn about the environment and conservation and celebrate Earth Week 2021 with these resources and educational opportunities.

This year, members of the committee are pleased to recognize 25 outstanding books of poetry and 13 novels in verse as 2021 Notables.

Fold-out screens, video games, and dressed-up designs are just some ways that libraries safely updated their mobile services while preparing for summer 2021. 

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

The post Pawcasso! An Exclusive Excerpt of the New Graphic Novel by Remy Lai appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

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.

While LGBTQIA+ content remains the top reason for book challenges overall, the Top 10 Most Challenged titles in 2020 were also cited for Black Lives Matter and antiracist content, as well as the use of racial slurs and having a negative impact on students.

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.