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A Spoonful of Sugar: History Lessons from Riveting Novels │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
These works of historical fiction from Junior Library Guild expertly blend fact and storytelling, tackling figures such as magician Chung Ling Soo and events such as Operation Pied Piper.
Spring Has Sprung: New Titles for a New Season │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
Whether your readers still see snow out of the window or there are flowers in the schoolyard, the following springtime selections by the editors at Junior Library Guild are sure to be welcomed.
Top-Notch YA Novels with Male Protagonists │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
Teen readers are in for a treat with these books featuring male protagonists. Whether it’s a new book in the series or a standalone title, the following selections from the editors at Junior Library Guild live up to the promise that we’ve come to expect from these books by award-winning writers.
No More Dead Dogs: Canine Characters that Live to Tell the Tale │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
Dog books have always been popular, but readers often have the ever-present worry that the canine characters will die by a work’s end. Kids can relax about the life expectancy of the pets in the following selections by Junior Library Guild editors, as these puppies live to tell the tale.
Turn STEM to STEAM: Arts-Themed Nonfiction for Kids │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
The success of the maker space movement underlines the fact that kids want a safe haven for experimenting, crafting, and learning. The power of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) becomes even stronger when combined with literacy. The following selections by the editors at Junior Library Guild will inspire young creative geniuses.
Heartrending YA Novels by Blockbuster Female Authors
From fan favorites like Holly Black and Gayle Forman to newcomer Aisha Saeed, the following female authors have created works that attest to the power of the imagination and world-building. The editors at Junior Library Guild share these powerful favorites.
Not-to-be-Missed 2014 Middle Grade Novels │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
From a new series opener to a final installment, the following are some of our favorite authors' 2014 not-to-be-missed hits for middle grade readers. Kids will find glimpses of themselves in diverse fictional worlds as these A-Listers transport them into the following selections from Junior Library Guild editors.
To Be Continued: Series Novels for Teens │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
Beloved authors and favorite characters are what make series books a mainstay of the rabid reader’s diet. Looking ahead to 2015, some favorite stories conclude while new series arrive to pick up the mantle. Share the following booktalks selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild.
Stellar Beginning Chapter Books for Young Readers │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
From a new work by renowned author Cornelia Funke to a sweet book by John Himmelman, these wonderful selections by the editors at Junior Library Guild will appeal to emerging readers.
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