Shelley Diaz
357 Articles
Last 30 days
Last 6 months
Last 12 months
Last 24 months
Specific Dates
From:
To:
Melanie Fishbane On "Maud," A YA Novel About L.M. Montgomery’s Teen Years
SLJ chats with Maud author Melanie Fishbane about her process of researching the famous author, the new Netflix Anne adaptation, and fandom.
Jenny Han and Jennifer E. Smith On Contemporary YA, Writing, and Winning the Lotto
Jenny Han, author of the “To All the Boys I've Loved Before” series, chats with Jennifer E. Smith about Windfall. The two contemporary YA authors and friends discuss their writing process, the state of YA romance, and what they would do if they won the lottery.
You've Come a Long Way, "Feminist Baby"!
Loryn Brantz's Feminist Baby tackles gender equality for the youngest set.
2 YA Tales of Some Not-so-Witchy Witches
Teen witch books aren’t all “hocus pocus” and “eye of newt.”
"March" Madness: Congressman Lewis's Graphic Novel Wins SLJ's Battle of the Books
The Closer, Kwame Alexander, picked the ultimate winner: the much-lauded final volume in the “March” graphic nonfiction series by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell.
9 Refugee Stories for Kids and Teens
These nine titles—from picture books to YA—explore the many dangers, factors, and effects that refugees and immigrants face every day.
Katie Bayerl on Debut YA “A Psalm for Lost Girls”
SLJ chats with Katie Bayerl about her debut YA novel, which touches upon the complex themes of religion, mental health, and grief.
Watch: 2017 Battle of the Kids’ Books Premieres First-Ever “BOBCAST”
Watch kid lit experts offer their predictions on which titles might make it all the way in SLJ's ninth annual Battle of the Kids' Books.
First Things First: YA Debuts | SLJ Spotlight
From fun romances to royal intrigue and from a harrowing tale of Hurricane Katrina to a teen’s journey from Haiti to Detroit, the following YA debut novels offer new stories and voices on the teen lit scene.
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
Thank you for visiting.
We’ve noticed you are using a private browser. To continue, please log in or create an account.
