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Best Nonfiction 2021 | SLJ Best Books
A whopping 35 books were selected for this year’s Best Nonfiction list---our longest yet. From STEM works to eye-opening historical accounts, these titles will fill all of your curricular needs.
Best Poetry 2021 | SLJ Best Books
For the first time in years, we created a breakout list of poetry titles. These six selections include the latest from powerhouse poets Joyce Sidman, Jack Prelutsky, and Nikki Grimes.
Chris Russell On Boy Bands, YA Lit, and "Songs About a Girl"
From London, Russell spoke to SLJ about how he came to write YA (he’s in the band The Lightyears) and the period he spent writing gossip updates for a One Direction fan site.
Separating a City—and Families
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Beth Kephart's compelling YA novel 'Going Over' offers a story of the human impact of the barrier, which separated not just the city, but friends and families on either side.
Capstone Adds YA Imprint; Ezra Jack Keats Awards Announced | News Bites
Capstone adds YA “Switch Press” imprint. Register your Día programs. Ezra Jack Keats Awards announced. Baker & Taylor integrates Blackboard Learn. LEAP For Libraries grants. In the Margins top 10 list. SYNC free audiobooks. Alexandria Library Automation System now supports MakinVia.
LOC Literacy Awards; New Follett Chairman; Harry and Hermione? | News Bites
The Library of Congress is accepting applications for its Literacy Awards. Todd Litzsinger is Follet's new chairman of the board. Rowling casts doubt on Ron-Hermione pairing. Alexie novel challenged again. Rowell to write graphic novels.
Setting Life to a Soundtrack | New YA Novels
Three young adult authors examine the importance of music as a means for self-expression in novels that tackle challenges of the teenage years.
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