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The Importance of Girls’ Stories: SLJ Chats with Nova Ren Suma About “The Walls Around Us”
YA novelist Nova Ren Suma shares what inspired her to write about killer ballerinas and a bookish incarcerated teen in her latest work, which explores feminism, friendship, and unlikable narrators.
Sexy Retellings, Alternative History, and Road Trip Novels | What’s Hot in YA
From Rosamunde Hodge’s latest fairy tale reimagining to Bill Konigsberg’s road trip YA, the following books for teens are among this year’s must-have titles.
Graphic Novels, Diversity Dominate in SLJ’s 2015 Battle of the Kids’ Books First Round
The opening round of the annual virtual tournament featuring children’s and young adult books in a March Madness—like competition has come to a close. Graphic novels This One Summer and El Deafo and celebrated titles Brown Girl Dreaming and Port Chicago 50, among others, have continued on to fight another day.
2015 Debut YA Authors Launch Adopt-a-Library Initiative
A group of first-time YA authors have banded together to adopt 15 school and public libraries, offering participating sites the chance to receive a set of 15 books, Skype author visits, and virtual Q&As. Applications are due by April 24.
Girl Power to the Max: SLJ Chats with the Creators of the “Lumberjanes” Comics
The all-female conceived and produced “Lumberjanes” comics are truly a unique team effort. SLJ caught up with three of the creators, Shannon Watters, Noelle Stevenson, and Brooke Allen to discuss their collaborative process and inspiration for the campy series.
Aliens, Mean Girls, and “Speak” Readalikes | What’s Hot in YA
From Michael Buckley’s alien-infested YA debut to poigant exlorations on sexual violence and mental illness, the following titles for teens will keep young people coming back for more.
How Do You BOB?: Librarians, Parents Share the Ways They’re Celebrating Battle of the Kids’ Books
With just a few weeks to go until the first Battle of the Kids’ Books (BOB) match on March 9, schools, parent groups, and librarians across the country are gearing up for this year’s March Madness–style tournament. Check out a few examples of how BOB has become a fun, educational, and community-building event.
Kid Lit Still Mostly White, but Diversity Gaining Ground
Children’s books with significant African or African American content nearly doubled in 2014, according to new data from the Cooperative Children’s Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. There was also a slight uptick in publications featuring Asian/Pacific or Asian/Pacific American content.
2015 Battle of the Kids’ Books Battle Plans and Brackets Unveiled
We’re less than a month away from the official start of SLJ’s seventh annual Battle of the Kids’ Books, and the Battle Commander has just revealed this year’s battle plans and brackets for the March Madness–type contest.
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