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Gaiman’s ‘Fortunately, the Milk’ and Other Fun Fiction | JLG’s On the Radar
New baby sisters, substitute teachers, and friends (even if it’s a bowling ball) are frequent themes in short novels for young readers. Favorite authors such as Karen English and Andrea Cheng deliver new titles in popular series, while Neil Gaiman and Mal Peet (who usually write for older readers) provide humor and thought-provoking storytelling for kids who are getting comfortable reading on their own. The following titles selected by the editors of Junior Library Guild are just the ticket.
Choldenko and Haddix Deliver Satisfying Sequels | JLG’s On the Radar
The following shelf-worthy additions selected by the editors of Junior Library Guild offer readers hard-to-put-down follow-ups by Newbery-winning and NY Times-bestselling authors. From the conclusion of Gennifer Choldenko's "Al Capone" series and the latest title in Margaret Peterson Haddix's "The Missing" books, these choices will be a slam dunk for kids and librarians.
Tough Choices for Tough Boys: New Titles Explore “Manhood” | JLG’s On the Radar
From paperboy routes to dealing with a dad fighting in Afghanistan, these new releases selected by Junior Library Guild editors feature boys who make difficult, life-altering decisions.
MacLachlan, Henkes Tackle Kid Challenges in New Books for Independent Readers | JLG’s On the Radar
From Anna Branford to Patricia MacLachlan, favorite authors offer fiction for independent readers who have their own challenges to face. Selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild, the following titles feature protagonists who overcome their conflicts, and will be available for readers this fall.
Sharon Creech and other Fan-Favorite Authors | JLG’s On the Radar
From Kate DiCamillo to David Lubar, the editors at Junior Library Guild have selected new titles by beloved authors that readers will be hankering for this fall.
Decisions Determine Your Destiny: New Mysteries for Teens | On the Radar
Do we control our own path or does fate determine our destiny? From Ruta Sepetys’s Out of the Easy to Bridget Zinn’s Poison, the following new mysteries selected by Junior Library Guild editors will give teen readers something to think about.
Friendship-Making 101: Picture Books for Elementary Students | JLG’s On the Radar
Making friends can be difficult for everyone. The following picture book selections by Junior Library Guild editors offer characters who find kindred spirits where they least expect them.
Pitch-Perfect Middle Grade Novels | JLG’s On the Radar
From Rita Willams-Garcia's P.S. Be Eleven to Cynthia Kadohata's The Thing About Luck, these middle grade novels selected by Junior Library Guild editors showcase plucky protagonists who learn to forge their own paths despite the circumstances that come their way.
Graphic Novel Fan-Favorites and the Odd Duck | JLG's On the Radar
Babymouse, Lunch Lady, Squish, and other familiar characters are back in this year’s crop of new graphic novels for elementary school students. Check out these recent arrivals selected by Junior Library Guild’s editorial staff.
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