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Beloved Favorites and Debut Stars Shine at Eighth Annual Children's Librarians' Author & Illustrator Dinner

Beloved Favorites and Debut Stars Shine at Eighth Annual Children's Librarians' Author & Illustrator Dinner

Kiera Parrott,  May 30, 2019

Deborah Heiligman, Julie Murphy, Morgan Parker, Tim Tingle, Eric Velasquez, and David Yoon wowed, moved, and charmed 200 librarians at the Eighth Annual Children's Librarians' Author & Illustrator Dinner.

"In the Margins" 2019 Book Awards Announced

Kiera Parrott,  Feb 06, 2019

The In the Margins Book Awards honor the best books published over the preceding 18 months that appeal to the reading needs and wants of teens from marginalized backgrounds. The committee selected three top titles in the categories of Fiction, Nonfiction, and Advocacy. They also released their full Top 10 list.

Best Books 2018: Nominate Your Favorite Titles!

Best Books 2018: Nominate Your Favorite Titles!

Kiera Parrott,  Jul 10, 2018

Help us build our annual Best Books list by submitting title nominations.
39 Titles To Round Out Any Maker Program

39 Titles To Round Out Any Maker Program

Mahnaz Dar, Della Farrell, and Kiera Parrott,  Jun 01, 2018

From biographies of real-life makers to activity books, these selections are the perfect way to get students engaged in making.
Exclusive Cover Reveal! SWING by Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess

Exclusive Cover Reveal! SWING by Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess

Kiera Parrott,  May 29, 2018

Today at 1 p.m. EST, SLJ editors Shelley Diaz and Kiera Parrott—aka the "Book Nerds"—revealed the cover of Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess's latest book, Swing (Blink), on Facebook Live.
Vernon Is On His Way by Philip C. Stead | SLJ Review

Vernon Is On His Way by Philip C. Stead | SLJ Review

Kiera Parrott,  May 25, 2018

PreS-Gr 1 –Vernon, the bighearted little toad from A Home for Bird, is back in this series of very short tales.
Real-Life Drama: Kate Messner on Her New Novel,

Real-Life Drama: Kate Messner on Her New Novel, "Breakout"

Kiera Parrott and Lisa Goldstein,  May 15, 2018

Messner discusses the real-life inspiration behind Breakout and how she collaborated to craft thoughtful, authentic characters.
Exclusive Cover Reveal! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown

Exclusive Cover Reveal! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown

Kiera Parrott,  May 01, 2018

The new cover and title of Jeff Kinney's 13th installment in the blockbuster "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series has been revealed! Fans, though, will have to wait until October 30 to get their hands on a copy.
3 Questions for Katherine Applegate

3 Questions for Katherine Applegate

Kiera Parrott,  Apr 16, 2018

Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal–winning The One and Only Ivan, talks about her new fantasy novel, Endling: The Last.
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