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The second-generation Cuban American author talks to SLJ about her sophomore YA novel, path to publication, and advice to aspiring teen writers.
These new applications transport students through primary sources to some of the most dramatic turning points in U.S. history and immerse them in the related debates.
Dedicated to supporting freedom of speech, blended heritage, open borders, and educational rights, the author saw The American Library exhibit at the Cleveland Public Library.
Betsy and her sister Kate debate the degree to which Mr. and Mrs. Fox are starving their children, what precisely is going on with the Giggle-Gaggle household, and what a “skulk”/”leash” is.
Betsy Bird can't help herself—she has to share the press release for this "too cool" exhibition coming to the Eric Carle Museum.
Some "non-traditional" Newbery-worthy titles. Do they have a chance?
Aron Nels Steinke has created a graphic novel about a fourth grade classroom that quickly feels like an old friend.
A "smart little book," reviewed by Betsy Bird.
This cadre is made up of Latinx women and non-binary creators with debut and sophomore fictional books for children and teens releasing between Fall 2018–2019.
Highlights from this week’s new releases includes the latest entry into their Ordinary People Change the World series with I Am Neil Armstrong and the final volume of Faith Erin Hicks’ The Nameless City trilogy.
Betsy Bird reveals what happens when a supporting character from an earlier title takes the lead in a new middle grade novel.
Check out the comic journey through the Paleozoic Era in the latest entry of the "Earth Before Us" series.
Amanda MacGregor calls Don Brown's graphic novel "an important, timely, and eye-opening exploration of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis."
Listen to Sara K. Ahmed's talk at Nerd Camp Michigan. Colby Sharp says, "It is important."
In the UK, Mr. David Mackintosh is a well-known graphic designer, art director, author, and illustrator. If the pages in this trailer are any indication, he'll be famous here soon, too.
SLJ reviews and interviews for the 10 longlist titles for the 2018 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
Ten contenders for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature have been announced by the National Book Foundation.
For these authors, visits to school libraries are all about the interaction with students.
The heartbreaking story of five generations of young people from an African and African American family pursuing an elusive dream of freedom.
Travis Jonker flagged 142 books coming out in September, October, and November, and then chose his 10 favorites.
Six questions for Sharon Creech, plus a passage from her latest novel.
Suggestions for teaching two books on mathemeticians Katherine Johnson and Sophie Germain.
In a series of vignettes depicting the experiences of Syrians before and after they choose to flee that country, and information on the refusal of many countries to accept these victims of violence, Brown has created a heartbreaking global and personal story.
From the return of the Interrupting Chicken to the charming YA collaboration by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, SLJ's top September picks are titles librarians will want to add to their shelves.
SLJ test drives Tour Creator, a free tool that enables anyone with access to a 360-degree camera or Google Street View to create professional-level VR experiences.
How can educators incorporate materials that explore empathy and encourage social and emotional development? An educator has some suggestions.
With 28 objects to count and find in each illustrated animal scene, this lively search-and-find puzzle book with gatefold flaps is positively packed with interactive fun!
A hoax that started small grew into something two kids could have never imagined. Fairy Spell tells the story.
Chatting about McCloskey's most famous picture book.
This series shows Marvel’s impulse to serve the older, shrinking, extant audience for its monthly comics while also trying to reach new readers.
Considering Spooked, The Girl Who Drew Butterflies, and Otis and Will Discover the Deep.
Listen to Travis Jonker chat with 2018 Pura Belpré award winners Ruth Behar, Pablo Cartaya, Celia C. Pérez, and Juana Martinez-Neal.
Featuring young protagonists and realistic scenarios, these inviting picture books demonstrate how kids can make choices that positively affect their classroom community and beyond.
Damon, library support specialist at Denver Public Schools (DPS), and Torres, teacher librarian at DPS’s Montbello Campus, on Angie Thomas’s blockbuster YA novel and the upcoming film.
UK school librarian Lucas Maxwell's students at Glenthorne High School in London booktalk their favorite challenged titles.
Betsy Bird looks at some of the best fictional picture books with photographic illustrations.
Highlights from this week’s list of new releases includes a new Science Comics from First Second, Solar System: Our Place in Space, Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero’s Journey #2, and kitten cuteness with volume 2 of Chi’s Sweet Adventures.
Betsy Bird talks to Ellen Klages about her new middle grade book, Out of Left Field, which takes feminism to the sports world.
A screen-free coding robot that had to be tried to be believed.
Boyd discusses the connection between street lit and challenged books, while Winner describes the frequently challenged LGBTQ-themed picture books that he shares with his elementary students.
The life cycle of the blueberry, how much sugar to use when canning, and other mysteries explained on this week's episode of Fuse 8 n' Kate.
Artist Nathan Sawaya makes life-size LEGO sculptures, and a few years ago he started making little men and positioning them around New York City, hugging trees and signposts and such. This was the genesis of Hugman, the little red character that accompanies the little boy Nathan in these cheery self-published picture books.
A stunning addition to a series of truly immersive games, for players who aren’t afraid of the dark.
We recently caught up with Charlotte Milner to chat bee tutus, the power of picture books and how kids can help in saving the bees. Charlotte is the buzzworthy author and illustrator of The Bee Book.
Whenever someone complains about how dark YA is, it is almost always an adult, writes Karen Jensen, who brings the discussion back to YA's primary audience: teens.
Brigid Alverson talks to Kurt Hassler, Yen Press managing director and publisher, about light novels, which are prose novels that have a lot in common with manga and anime.
The first in a series by Soichiro Yamamoto and published by Yen Press,.
Teen-tested projects from the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.
I interviewed Kazu Kibuishi two years ago in Ann Arbor in front of a live audience. With the release of Amulet 8 inching closer, it felt like a great time to run the episode. Enjoy!
The blue cat (no, not that one) continues his world domination plan. Pete will soon be available to stream to a small screen near you.
Here it is, our final cumulative reader suggestion list before we start up our book discussion in September.
Here are some quick looks at books for younger readers. Post-it Note reviews are a great way to display books in your library or classroom, and enable kids to recommend their favorite titles without having to get up in front of everyone and do a book talk.
If you want an instructional poetry book that feels like what happens when a zine consumes a human from the inside like a xenomorph in Alien and releases an explosion of heat and heart and light and life, there’s really only one choice out there. And it’s from a former National Poet Laureate, too.
These picture books address the sights, sounds, and seeming magical things that happen when night falls.
Check out these picture books that feature the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
SLJ reviews 3Doodler's new line of 3-D printing pen products designed for classroom use.
Baker & Taylor Children’s and Teen Services have been partnering with youth services librarians since 1828. Our CATS specialists are dedicated to our mission of providing expertise on workflow and collection development that support your unique needs.
Looking ahead to the new school year, suggestions for ways that changes in children’s literature can help guide changes in instruction—think of it as a recipe for book magic. From The Classroom Bookshelf.
SLJ reviews the blockbuster Netflix adaptation of Jenny Han's YA series opener—epistolary style.
Podcasts, books, and more news in Jonker's Morning Notes.
While YA publishing has boomed, public library budgets have not. So the question is, what does an ideal YA collection look like?
More than a decade after the series' last installment, fans will be thrilled with Samorost 3.
When it comes to questions about climate change, it’s imperative that we urge children and teens to seek answers that enlighten, inspire, and stimulate them to get involved as responsible inhabitants of this planet.
Shockingly flawed app from typically solid developer.
Add some sun to your STEAM lesson plans with this easy science experiment for kids! A playful eco craft from our book Junior Maker, the Grass Haircuts science project is perfect for teaching little makers about what plants needs to grow.
FollettBound provides the best prebind quality and title offerings available for libraries. Our bindings exceed the standards established by the Library Binding Council of the BMI. With durability and a thoughtful design of prebinds alongside a variety and title depth for public and school libraries, the best of both worlds is offered through FollettBound.
This month's list is chock-full of unforgettable middle grade novels with Latinx protagonists, YA thrillers, and amazing picture books for every shelf.
From a graphic novel–style picture book by Kate DiCamillo to a Pride and Prejudice retelling set in Brooklyn, these works are must-haves for your collection.
More books are being adapted to graphic novels—and vice versa. These trends are expanding audiences and creating opportunities for creators. Here's what's hot right now.
New Books for Emergent Readers
Elementary classroom teachers and librarians will want to add these titles to their collections.
Traditional tales remain popular with young readers and provide a plethora of possibilities for classroom explorations.
Learn how to make a breathing machine from the author of Maker Lab, Jack Challoner. This easy experiment uses household items to construct model lungs, demonstrating how some vital parts of the human body work.
Wellness expert Mallika Chopra's JUST BREATHE: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement, and More (Running Press Kids), an illustrated meditation guide for kids 8 to 12, offers a variety of techniques for teens and adolescents to help manage stress.
YA authors Emily X.R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma kick-start a crowdfunding campaign for online short story anthology.
In 2000, a nurse on an HIV/AIDS unit began drawing comics about her experiences on the job. Those comics launched a growing genre, graphic medicine—comics and graphic novels that portray the experience of illness and explore medicine.
DK's Star Wars (TM) Maker Lab is chock-full of clever crafts and stunning science projects, encouraging curious kids to explore the real-world science of their favourite gadgets and vehicles.
The NYT bestselling author, former school librarian, and SLJTeen Live! keynoter chats about beauty and power and gives advice to her teenage self.
Four fiction and nonfiction titles bring Jane Austen to children of all ages and reading levels.
In anticipation of the free August 15 event, here’s our interview with opening keynote speaker Elizabeth Acevedo.