Kelly Jensen

Here’s how six libraries are refreshing their plans for 2022. 
 

The platform is driving up circulation in school libraries as students seek hot titles. And BookTok fans who’d never set foot in the library before are doing just that.

Whether readers are looking for an inspirational story about a chef, to get to know Megan Rapinoe, or to nerd out on grammar, the options are there. Plus: six stellar adaptations.

Young people make their voices heard on issues from the election to climate change, one click at a time.

 Meet kids where they are—on the red-hot video-sharing app.

When the world feels heavy, when the days are full of restless energy, it feels great to sink into a book that can elicit some laughs. These teen titles explore complex topics with humor.

Journaling and how-to books by Angie Thomas, Elizabeth Acevedo, Paul Fleischman, and Ally Carter can help students find their voice during challenging times.

It might seem daunting or challenging, but with the help of a few resources, it’s possible to develop rich connections between young booklovers and authors right in their own community—and schools and libraries are the key.

Connect students with their favorite writers—and others they might not know yet—to create excitement around books.