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Batman Adventures: Robin, The Boy Wonder makes the world's greatest sidekick the latest recipient of a character-focused collection of evergreen stories

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Cast your vote in Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Readers' Poll! Ballots are open through the end of the day on January 23rd. Results will be revealed on the 24th.

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What makes a country fall to a dictator? How does an entire nation follow an authoritarian leader –a Strongman—down a dangerous and deadly path? How does democracy die?

The post Why I Wrote Strongman. Facts Matter. So Does History, a guest post by Kenneth C. Davis appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

This will be an illuminating read for modern teens who may not know much about what it was really like to be a queer teen in the 1950s.

The post Book Review: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Created by the crackerjack team of Venable and Yue, this daring duo introduces the world to small, furry New York City superheroes and the catsitter that gets caught up in the action.

The post Review of the Day: Katie the Catsitter by Colleen AF Venable, ill. Stephanie Yue appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Isekai manga are some of the wildest fantasy stories on bookshelves right now. What are they? And which titles are must-haves for your collection?

We've rounded up some contests for all ages, found more story hours, finish out January's free streaming opera, and more free activities for kids

Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts 3 more make and take programs including handmade dice bags and magical lanterns

The post Cindy Crushes Programming: Make and Take Crafts Including Dice Bags and Magical Lanterns appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A film adaptation of the Newbery-winning book is coming.

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The Newbery and Caldecott Awards are almost upon us. What will win? It's the final prediction edition!

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The ALA and AASL sent a letter to the Biden transition team in an effort to put school librarians front and center in the new education department agenda, as EveryLibrary works for congressional support.

Check out the latest must-have works for kids and teens, including poetry collections, fantastical middle grade, and heart-pounding YA.

Educators can teach Amanda Gorman's inauguration poem "The Hill We Climb" and share Gorman's story with students.

Check out this week's list of new comics and graphic novels featuring Geeky Fab 5 vol 4 from Papercutz and Pizza and Taco vol 2 from Random House Books for Young Readers

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

The post A Life Already Saved: The Power Librarians Hold, a guest post by B. B. Alston appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Whew. Brace yourselves for a powerful, painful story of choices and survival in this strong addition to the Graceling Realm.

The post Book Review: Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A roundup of 2021 books about . . . books.

The post That’s So Meta! 2021 Metafictional Children’s Books appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

The children's literature world was shocked by the unexpected death of author Kathleen Krull, who had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Also in this edition of News Bites, Ibram X. Kendi makes a deal with Netflix; opportunities for funding; and more.

Black History Month is in February, but celebrating the accomplishments and talents of Black people in America and across the diaspora shouldn’t be restricted to the shortest month of the year. These poetry books are written and/or illustrated by Black creatives. This small sampling is by no means an exhaustive list but could be used as a jumping-off point to spark further exploration. 

From first crushes to love of country, a grandmother's fiercely protective love to second grade boys finding the confidence to admit their feelings, we've collected a few titles we think your patrons will really fall for. 

The Printz Award announcement is just around the corner. In our final column of the season, Stacey Shapiro, a member of last year's Printz committee, considers the books that could take this year's award—and helped her get through 2020.

"I'm proud that we dealt with the darkness of the Depression head-on in this book; I just wish it felt less timely." A frank discussion of Passover, a beautiful children's book, and the state of the world today.

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During turbulent times, many of us may find ourselves asking, “What can I do?” The young people featured in this powerful anthology asked this question of themselves, found answers, and took action. Editors Metcalf, Dawson & Bradley have curated a collection of poems, written by accomplished poets, that represent the commitments, the activism and the accomplishments of fourteen tweens and teens.

The post Honor your students’ voices with the poetry collection No Voice Too Small. appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

Guest writer Martha Cornog offers a varied list of graphic novels with Black protagonists

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Predict the Newbery Winner! With the announcement of the 2021 Newbery Medal just a week away, it's time to share your predictions of the titles that have the best chance to be chosen as "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."

The post Newbery Predictions: What will win? What should win? appeared first on Heavy Medal.

Predict the Newbery Winner! With the announcement of the 2021 Newbery Medal just a week away, it's time to share your predictions of the titles that have the best chance to be chosen as "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."

The post Newbery Predictions: What will win? What do you wish will win? appeared first on Heavy Medal.

"At the risk of sounding basic, I don’t think it’s possible to overrate the mango." I interview Mara Rockliff about her latest picture book biography and we end up talking fruit!

The post Just Try It: An Interview with Mara Rockliff appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

There is a certain type of picture book that can be best described as a Love It or Loathe It title. Today we tackle one of those very books.

The post Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, ill. Anita Jeram appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Enjoy some winter-themed laughs with our exclusive preview of Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest # 290

The post Betty & Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest # 290 | Preview appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

The essence of the demand for freedom is the need of conditions which will enable an individual to make his own special contribution to a group interest, and to partake of its activities in such ways that social guidance shall be a matter of his own mental attitude, and not a mere authoritative dictation of […]

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The Heavy Medal Award Committee will has selected five excellent titles as finalists for our Mock Newbery Award. They will discuss these and vote during a live Zoom webcast on January 22nd. How many of the five finalists rank high on your list of the the best children's books of the year?

The post And Then There Were Five: Announcing the finalists for the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Award appeared first on Heavy Medal.

This Week at TLT Book Review: Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston Take 5: Book to Movie News Book Review: #MeToo and You: Everything You Need To Know About Consent, Boundaries, and More by Halley Bondy On Overcoming Fears and Becoming Superheroes, a guest post by Christina Li A High School Student […]

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One school library's Graffiti Books program lets students connect and have "conversations" by writing in books. It also keeps some previously weeded titles in the stacks.

Today we talk with Harold Hayes, Craig S. Phillips, and Theo Gangi about street magic, historical figures, and their upcoming fantasy novel for kids Kingston and the Magician's Lost and Found.

The post Kingston and the Magician’s Lost and Found: An Interview with Three Authors at Once! appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

The 12th Phoebe and Her Unicorn book is fresh, funny, and about friendship.

The post Review: Virtual Unicorn Experience appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

Every page of this story was a delight. Really all I want in life right now is for this whole series to be out and all the movies so I can just live inside the world of Amari and friends. I'm obsessed.

The post Book Review: Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

The last book on our Mock Newbery Award list is WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER by Tae Keller. Heavy Medal Award Committee member Barbara Rohrer cites the author's "magical command of literary devices, voice, and revisionist Korean folktales" as distinguished elements to kick off discussion of this unique novel for children.

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

The post Name That LEGO Book Cover! (#25) appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Flash Facts is a new collection of short comics about science and technology featuring DC superheroes. Here's an exclusive preview of "Home Sweet Space" with Supergirl, written by Cecil Castellucci.

The second annual News Literacy Week comes amid calls to make teaching these skills a priority. 

The following 16 titles emphasize social emotional core values that are important for healthy childhood development.

From what I can tell, this title is going to make a lot of kids into fans of exciting works of history. That is, if they can wrench this book away from their grown-ups. Because if there’s one thing I know, an enticing unsolved mystery is good but a fantastically rendered unsolved mystery is irresistible.

The post Review of the Day: Escape at 10,000 Feet by Tom Sullivan appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

We're exited to launch SchoolLibraryNJ, a evolving project designed to address inequitable access to resources for K12 schools and libraries and to present the value of librarians in digitally curating resources for teaching and learning.

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The Hate U Give author appeared on CBS This Morning to talk about her latest book, Concrete Rose.

The post Books on Film: Angie Thomas on CBS This Morning appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

A look at upcoming books to movie news

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Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed worked together to create WHEN STARS ARE SCATTERED, a graphic novel that is "important, relevant, and relatable," according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Tegen Beese. Will this unique collaborative effort contend for our Mock Newbery award on Heavy Medal?

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Though Halloween has passed, these three beastly titles keep the age-appropriate frights (and laughs) coming.

In time for Valentine’s Day, these teen love stories center friends, enemies, and strangers who become something more.

Pat Scales fields questions about video read-alouds, the fate of outdated "classic" books, and parents' disapproval of  books about immigration. 

Summer Reading seems far away now. Why not shake things up with a Winter Reading program instead? Four students conjured up a program for you, and are allowing me to post it today. Take a gander and get some ideas!

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Mirion Malle seeks to induct young readers into The League of Super Feminists with her short, common-sense primer on what we too often consider complicated topics

The post The League of Super Feminists | Review appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

In Kat Leyh's SNAPDRAGON, "it is the moments and conversations that the characters have with each other that truly bring this story to life," according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Amanda Bishop. This unique graphic novel is now up for discussion as our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery process continues.

The post Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: SNAPDRAGON by Kat Leyh appeared first on Heavy Medal.

A recommended resource to jump-start difficult conversations.

The post Book Review: #MeToo and You: Everything You Need To Know About Consent, Boundaries, and More by Halley Bondy appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

I was quite a shy and fearful child. Speaking up in class terrified me. I wanted to become an author, but I was scared I wouldn’t know how to write. As one of the few Asian kids in my Midwestern hometown, I was reluctant to embrace the culture of my Chinese-American immigrant family. Time and […]

The post On Overcoming Fears and Becoming Superheroes, a guest post by Christina Li appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Tonight I talk with Gary Paulsen live. Before that, listen to him talk about his latest book, Gone to the Woods.

The post Gary Paulsen: Videos, Conversations, and a Brand New Book appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.

Centering on fat protagonists who defy societal expectations and reject narrow beauty norms, these YA novels work to combat the messages that fat bodies are unacceptable and undeserving of respect.

More time, less social pressure, and more flexible scheduling has helped some kids flourish.

We checked in with four school librarians to see what role they played for their students and staff during the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2020, and in the days that followed.

What can educators do? We can offer young people an opportunity to better understand and make sense of this moment through information. Nonfiction books for young people offer us gripping accounts of the past and present in language that engages young people’s hearts and minds. Nonfiction books for young people provide a “container” of information vetted and researched, with evidence documented in bibliographies and chapter notes, acknowledgements and author’s notes. Nonfiction books for young people personalize and problematize history. Nonfiction books for young people can be juxtaposed in the classroom so that students can hear a range of perspectives and make sense across texts. Nonfiction books for young people can model inquiry and informational literacy, while also providing essential information about our past, our present, and the government structures within which we operate.

The post Teaching Ideas for a Democracy Under Assault appeared first on The Classroom Bookshelf.

Check out this week's list of new comics and graphic novels featuring We Found a Monster from DC Comics and Wolf in Unicorn's Clothing from Stone Arch Books.

The post We Found a Monster on This Week’s New Comics List appeared first on Good Comics for Kids.

A high school senior reviews CONCRETE ROSE by Angie Thomas

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"Amy Timberlake's SKUNK AND BADGER is a hilarious and poignant tale about compromise," according to Heavy Medal Award Committee Member Meredith Burton. Read her introduction and join our Mock Newbery discussion.

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Peeking in at the last two episodes of the show.

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We discuss potential Caldecott winners on the podcast. I love all three of these books down to the cold cockles of my shriveled little heart. I seriously believe that each one of these books has a very good chance at some kind of Caldecott love in 2021.

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Before the end of 2020, I snuck in one last From the Desk of 100 Scope Notes newsletter.

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SHOW ME A SIGN by Ann Clare LeZotte joins our Mock Newbery Discussion today. Heavy Medal Award Committee member Aud Hogan notes that "Lezotte's ability to capture a time, place, community, and individual in writing make this book distinguished."

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Ever wonder about the closed-door workings of the Newbery committee? Now's your chance. Join the mock Newbery committee of “Heavy Medal” on January 22 and weigh in on the big decision.

This Week at TLT Book Review: Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala Post-It Reviews: Black Canary, hand-crafted dreams, and books set in the 1960s and 1980s Cindy Crushes Programming: Random Fandom, a Conversation with Linden Galloway, by Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts Rescuing and Celebrating Black Women’s Voices, an interview with Nikki Grimes Book Review: Legacy: […]

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THE RISE AND FALL OF CHARLES LINDBERGH "explore[s] a difficult and complex individual," notes Heavy Medal Award Committee member Emily Mroczek (Bayci) as she introduces this biography into our Mock Newbery conversation.

The post Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE RISE AND FALL OF CHARLES LINDBERGH by Candace Fleming appeared first on Heavy Medal.

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

The post One Star Review, Guess Who? (#131) appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

Here we have animals and hats and mysterious goings on. Read it cover to cover and you’re just swept up in a book that cultivates a singular sense of comic timing and tone policing that never falters or strays. It is, in fact, Klassen's best book to date. Period.

The post Review of the Day: The Rock From the Sky by Jon Klassen appeared first on A Fuse #8 Production.