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9/11, intergalactic soccer, a gruesome killer, a feminist retelling of Sleeping Beauty, and so much more!

The post Book Mail: 39 new and forthcoming books for all ages! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

In grade school, we were taught that a story has a beginning, middle, and end, and that the events always progress in a clear, chronological order. Me, I’ve always enjoyed stories that play around with time.

The post Playing with Time, a guest post by G. Z. Schmidt appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

As Halloween creeps up, these five audio dramas deliver chills and thrills. 
 

In Your Life Has Been Delayed, a group of people travel forward twenty-five years, but the end goal is to figure out how to live with what’s happened rather than return to their own time.

The post Bringing a Historical Worldview to the Present, a guest post by Michelle I. Mason appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

This is why I wrote IT ALL COMES BACK TO YOU: to show South Asian Muslim teens who are finally able to break the silence—and that ultimately, the most important lesson any teen can learn is that despite those who pretend otherwise, we’re human, flaws and all.

The post Shame on You: Desi Shame Culture and its Impact on Muslim Kids, a guest post by Farah Naz Rishi appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Tim Green's 40th book features a father with ALS, which Green also has. Here he talks about football, his diagnosis, and adaptive writing technology.

The post A Final Season, a guest post by Tim Green appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

With the entire world facing unimaginable levels of loss and grief, a Grim Reaper retelling might not seem like an auspicious beginning for my career.

The post Debuting with Death, a guest post by Jessica Vitalis appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

In We Can Be Heroes, three friends navigate a devastating loss due to gun violence and their own anger in its wake.

The post Holding out for a Hero: Why I used Greek Mythology to write about modern gender violence, a guest post by Kyrie McCauley appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Some recent podcast episodes for you.

The post What do Sara Pennypacker and Pernille Ripp Have in Common? appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

The first time I went on a ghost hunt, I didn’t see any ghosts. But I might have heard one.

The post The Ghostly Inspiration Behind Burden Falls, a guest post by Kat Ellis appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Vampires, werewolves, zombies, book recs, writing tips, and more!

The post Steven Banks Jumps All Over the Place Because That’s How His Mind Works, a guest post appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Several Class of 2kBooks authors share aspects of the writing process they find the most daunting, along with ways to overcome those fears in order to unlock the story within.

The post Writing Pains: Steps of the writing process that torment us the most, a guest post by Class of 2K21 Books appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

New books by Anne Ursu, Alice Oseman, Emma Lord, Tanita S. Davis, and many others!

The post Book Mail: Immigration stories, a board book about gender, an alien invasion, and more! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Teen librarian Karen Jensen walks you through Fort Worth Public Library's new all youth library, Reby Cary

The post Sunday Reflections: That Time I Got to Help Build an ALL Youth Library appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

What do adults think they are saving kids from? What do they think is going to happen if kids read scary books? Because the truth is those books offer more than scares; they offer solace.

The post Into the Dark: Why Kids Should Read Horror, a guest post by Ally Malinenko appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

I imagine some of us, like archaeologists on an excavation, head out digging for stories, unearthing layers until we uncover the treasures we were searching for buried beneath the surface. But others, like me, let the stories find us.

The post The Ways Stories Find Us, a guest post by Lesa Cline-Ransome appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

For many teens, the road to college and loaded with emotion (and stress). Though not every teen can or will choose to go to college, here are some books that talk about the college journey for teens.

The post Book Gallery: Reading Your Way Into and Through College appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

In the end, a good story is not about words. In the end, we use the words to communicate experience, and human experience is centered in feeling.

The post Writing From Feeling, a guest post by Billy Harley appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

In the end, a good story is not about words. In the end, we use the words to communicate experience, and human experience is centered in feeling.

The post Writing From Feeling, a guest post by Bill Harley appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Prasad gives us a glimpse into the medical history of liquid mercury, which her new YA novel, Mercury Boys, also touches upon.

The post Mercury in Their Veins: Louisa May Alcott, Edgar Allan Poe, and other luminaries share a curiously poisonous history, a guest post by Chandra Prasad appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

From toxic masculinity to going to college, the themes covered in these productions will be perfect for class discussion or as jumping off points for research projects. Add these 13 films with curricular tie-ins to your DVD collections.

Some recent episodes you might enjoy.

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Why did I love series books? I think it was partly because I never wanted a story to end completely. So it was only natural for me that when I began to write, I wrote series.

The post Confessions of a Binge Reader (and Writer), a guest post by Marilyn Kaye appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Music's role in Marlene Perez's new teen vampire trilogy, THE AFTERLIFE OF THE PARTY, I’M WITH THE BANNED, and A SUCKER FOR YOU.

The post I’m With the (Vampire) Band, a guest post by Marlene Perez appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

So many great new and forthcoming middle grade and YA books! Get out those TBR lists!

The post Book Mail: Anthologies, graphic novels, nonfiction, and more! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

I always say when I’m talking to prospective clients that writing has made me a better agent. And I believe it’s true, wholeheartedly.

The post Life as a Literary Agent and an Author: The Good and the Bad and Everything in Between, a guest post by Katelyn Detweiler appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

It's my job to imagine situations and settings, to climb into a character’s body and mind and heart, and then somehow shape all of that into words on a page.

The post Ballet and Rock & Roll – and Writing Beyond What You Know, a guest post by Brianna Bourne appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Our partnership has helped us to be more creative and accountable. Most importantly though, we’ve enjoyed the writing more because it’s a shared experience.

The post Collaboration is the Key: Notes from Co-Writing an Early Chapter Book Series, a guest post by Laura Brown and Elly Kramer appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

These elementary and middle grade books will appeal to fans of the new Space Jam film starring LeBron James, in theaters and streaming on HBO Max from July 16.

Teen librarian and TLT creator Karen Jensen discusses her favorite books of each of the last 10 years as part of the TLT Turns 10 birthday celebration.

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Teen librarian and TLT creator Karen Jensen discusses her favorite books of each of the last 10 years as part of the TLT Turns 10 birthday celebration.

The post TLT Turns 10: The Top 10 YA Books I’ve Read of the Last 10 Years, by Karen Jensen appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

While librarianship has made me more susceptible to getting distracted by rabbit holes, it’s also made it much easier for me to come out of those holes with a rabbit in hand.

The post Down the Rabbit Hole: Writing Novels from a Librarian’s Perspective, a guest post by Bryce Moore appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Quick reviews of new and forthcoming middle grade and YA books.

The post Post-It Note Reviews: Friendship, ghosts, true stories, late-night adventures, and more! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

For me, like the characters in WHERE IT ALL LANDS, music is the one constant throughout my life that has comforted me and helped me find meaning in the face of tragedy.

The post The Music that Heals Us, a guest post by Jennie Wexler appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Get those TBR lists out--it's time to make them grow!

The post Book Mail: 33 New and Forthcoming Books to Add to Your TBR List! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post 2021 Middle Grade Books to Have on Your Radar (part two) appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Some recent episodes you might like.

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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

The post New Horror to Read This Summer; By Teen Contributor Riley Jensen appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Publishing is a Journey, a guest post by Claire Andrews appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Historical Fiction in the Making, a guest post by Rita Williams-Garcia appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Book Mail: New and forthcoming books for tweens and teens appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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…

The post On Korean Food: Filling My Stories with What I Love, a guest post by Sarah Suk appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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?

The post The Only List That Matters, a guest post by Francisco X. Stork appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A roundup of recent episodes you might like.

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Get out those TBR lists!

The post Book Mail: New and upcoming titles for all ages appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Have Some LGBTQ+ Books, By Teen Contributor Riley Jensen appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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.

The post Where Stories Come From, a guest post by Jaye Robin Brown appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post The 2021 GLLI Translated YA Book Prize appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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.

The post Being a Reckless, Glorious, Girl, a guest post by Ellen Hagan appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Featuring poets from Amanda Gorman to Kenn Nesbitt and offering inspiring writing prompts, these shows have something for every student.

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.

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.

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.

The post Recent and Forthcoming Books: Workman and Algonquin Young Readers Showcase appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

With gorgeous words with affecting narratives, these middle grade and YA #OwnVoices titles provide excellent listening for National Poetry Month and beyond.

Students looking forward to the eight-episode Netflix series, adapted from the novel by Leigh Bardugo, will like these action-packed titles. 

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.

The post From Booklover to Storyteller: Have You Ever Wanted To Be An Author? a guest post by J. Elle appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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.

The post The Made-up Parts Have the Most For-reals in Them, a guest post by Grant Farley appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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!

The post Book Mail: New titles for middle grade and teen readers appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Post-It Note Reviews: Books about gentrification, Black boyhood, time travel, the Greenwood Massacre, and more appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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.

The post Questions, Anyone? a guest post by Neal Shusterman appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post An Episode 30 Years in the Making: Gary Paulsen on The Yarn Podcast appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

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

The post Book Mail: Vampires, stand-up comedians, a lottery winner, road trips, a quinceañera, and more! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Book Review: Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson, by Teen Contributor Riley Jensen appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Behind the Scenes of ALL THIRTEEN with Double Newbery Honor Winner Christina Soontornvat appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

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.

Peeking in at the last two episodes of the show.

The post New on The Yarn! Mike Curato and a 2020 Recap appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

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

The post Post-It Reviews: Black Canary, hand-crafted dreams, and books set in the 1960s and 1980s appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Book Review: Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance by Nikki Grimes appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

The top 10 audiobooks represent the best of November 2019 to October 2020 releases, with selections for all age groups and interests.

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

The post Book Mail: New books from David Yoon, Kristin Cashore, Malinda Lo, and more appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Amanda’s favorites of 2020 appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Books to accompany the show set in the Star Wars universe about a bounty hunter who roams the galaxies with a fuzzy green infant in tow.

Hand these YA novels to students drawn to the realistic series about a diverse group of teens in Los Angeles.

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

The post Take 5: Resources You Should Know appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

One in four kids tuned in to a podcast in 2020, drawn to stories and discussions about the coronavirus, money, activism, racial justice, and other topics.

Now on The Yarn: Matthew Cordell & Christopher Paul Curtis

The post Now on The Yarn: Matthew Cordell & Christopher Paul Curtis appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

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

The post Book Mail: New and forthcoming titles for all ages appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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.

The post Post-It Note Reviews: Graphic novels galore! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post New Books Alert: The latest in YA and MG fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post In My Mailbox: Questions I Get About Collection Diversity Audits appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Quick reviews of recent titles for all ages.

The post Post-It Note Reviews: Voting, bands, ghosts, and more! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Q: What do Abby Wambach and Grace Lin Have in Common? appeared first on 100 Scope Notes.

With humor, song, and fact-filled history, these audio productions help kids understand the workings of democracy. 

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

The post More Books To Come, By Teen Contributor Riley Jensen appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

A brief look at voting and elections in YA literature

The post Voting and Elections in YA Lit appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Audiobooks from Samatha Mabry, Suzanne Collins, E. Lockhart, Dean Atta, and more are sure to entice middle and high school listeners.

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!

The post Post-It Note Reviews: Quick looks at new YA and MG graphic novels, fiction, and nonfiction appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post Puppets! They’re Not Just for Storytime: Creative Digital Media Fun, with a Shark Puppet appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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

The post New Books Alert: Thrillers, sequels, nonfiction, poetry, and more! appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Read-alouds are usually the domain of picture books, but teens also enjoy being read to, and audiobooks are popular among all ages. Here are some read-aloud videos of YA titles—classic, new, and upcoming books—from publishers, authors, and librarians.

Tune into talk about mind-bending concepts and fascinating figures, from googolplex and the Fibonacci Sequence to the mathematicians behind the first programming language.

Longtime favorite authors dominated the lists of checkouts in the first half of June, according to Follett's Students' Choice data.