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Beach Reads, Royal Intrigue, and Genre-Bending Tales | What’s Hot in YA
The following titles–from Justin Somper’s first foray into YA lit and Danielle Paige's wicked Dorothy Must Die to Sally Green’s witchy Half Bad and E. Lockhart’s much-anticipated We Were Liars– offer teens a plethora of attention-worthy narratives.
Yang's Two-Volume 'Boxers & Saints' Scores Final Victory | SLJ 2014 BoB
While crowd favorite Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park swept the Undead Poll, it was Gene Luen Yang's innovative graphic novel, Boxers & Saints, on Chinese history, that survived to be the winner of SLJ's 2014 Battle of the Kids' Books.
SLJ's 2014 Battle of the Books Is in Full Swing
SLJ ’s own version of March Madness, our sixth annual Battle of the Kids' Books (BoB) elimination contest, kicked off on March 11 and has been going strong for 10 matches and counting. A recap of the Battle's surprise victories, student-led celebrations, and quips from the Peanut Gallery.
Children’s Book Author and Toymaker Tim Kehoe Dies at 43
Timothy Kehoe, author of The Unusual Mind of Vincent Shadow and its sequel The Top Secret Toys died unexpectedly in St. Paul, Minnesota at age 43 on February 27, reports the Star Tribune.
Latest Titles by Brashares, Lynch, Pike | What’s Hot in YA
From chick lit and urban fiction to the latest nonfiction and graphic novel innovations, the following books will intrigue teens and keep them coming back for more.
From Tearjerkers to Action-packed Superhero Thrillers | What’s Hot in YA
Melissa Kantor and Ava Dellaira's YA titles will have readers reaching for tissues while Shannon Hale and Lamar Giles's new books offer heart-pumping rides. Check out the latest from Lauren Oliver, Beth Kephart, and other "hot" titles for teens.
Raw Honesty | Author Jay Asher Talks to SLJ About 'Thirteen Reasons Why'
In anticipation of the live event with New York Times bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why on March 3, SLJ caught up with Jay Asher to chat about his work and inspiration for the popular YA novel.
Rowell, Yang Are L.A. Times Book Award Finalists; Green Honored as an Innovator
The finalists for the 34th annual L.A. Times Book Prizes were announced Wednesday, February 19. Among the 50 books that made the short list, five acclaimed titles for young people were selected, including Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl and Gene Luen Yang's Boxers & Saints. Bestselling YA author John Green is also being honored with the Innovators Award.
Tips for Creating a "Mock BOB" | SLJ's Battle of the Kids' Books
Whether you’re hearing about SLJ’s Battle of the Kids’ Books (BOB) for the first time, or you’ve been a longtime fan of the virtual elimination contest that pits the best kids’ books of the year against one another, the online tournament can be a fun way to engage students, while increasing their literacy skills. Here are some tips for creating your own mock BOB.
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