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SLJ Reviews Reorganized into Librarian-Friendly Sections
After conducting surveys and focus groups with subscribers and reviewers, SLJ's reviews editors have instituted some subtle but key changes, all with the goal of making collection development decisions easier and more efficient for our readers.
Alexander and Santat Win 2015 Newbery, Caldecott Medals
Kwame Alexander's The Crossover and Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend took home the medals for the Newbery and the Caldecott awards, respectively. Jandy Nelson's I'll Give You the Sun captured the Printz award.
Jacqueline Woodson on weaving memory, crafting poetry, and writing for young adults
Jacqueline Woodson talks about her National Book Award win, her handling of Handler's comments, and how she approached the writing of one of the most distinguished memoirs for young readers in recent memory.
SLJ Chats with Cece Bell About her Graphic Novel Memoir 'El Deafo' | Up Close
With ample humor and a keen sensitivity to the emotional melodrama of early adolescence, Cece Bell’s graphic novel memoir, El Deafo, offers a window into growing up deaf in 1970s suburbia. SLJ caught up with the author to discuss her writing process, hearing aids, bad attitudes, and bunnies.
Great Titles About 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Malala Yousafzai
Share the inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai, a 2014 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, with these great new titles.
A New Picture Book Biography About a Transgender Girl | Up Close
In this picture book biography, young readers meet Jazz Jennings, a young girl who knew from a very early age that she had "a girl's brain in a boy's body."
Happy Campers: Librarians Discuss, Brainstorm, and Make at Annual KidLibCamp Unconference
Librarians from New England, New York, and New Jersey met to discuss top topics and share best practices at the sixth annual KidLibCamp at Darien Library.
Can You Hear Me Now? The Missing SummerTeen Chris Lynch Interview
The technology gods were not on Chris Lynch's side on July 24, when he was scheduled to appear on a panel with Kwame Alexander discussing their sports genre YA titles. SLJTeen has been able to procure a few snippets from SLJ reviews editor Kiera Parrott, who moderated the sports session. To read the full interview, please visit the sports panel archive in the SummerTeen auditorium.
A Signature Style: Picture book author Byron Barton on developing his craft | Up Close
Iconic picture book creator Byron Barton chats with SLJ about his process, his influences, and his unique style.
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