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The Latest from Sheila Turnage and Tim Federle │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
Middle grade titles by Sheila Turnage, Tim Federle, and newcomers Natalie Lloyd and Henry Clark combine humor and poignancy, creating the perfect recipe for great reads. Incorporate the following booktalks and tools when sharing these powerful books with kids.
Women with a Story to Tell | JLG's Booktalks to Go Teen
World War II nurses went from gamboling on the beach to being prisoners in Philippine POW camps after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1940. Shyima Hall was sold into slavery by her own family, while Malala Yousafzai was shot because of speaking out for equal rights. Learn about these women with grit in this month's selection of titles from the editors at Junior Library Guild.
Resources for Coretta Scott King Award Winners │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
The winners of the 2014 Coretta Scott King Medals and four honor books were announced at the 2014 Youth Media Awards. Incorporate the following booktalks and tools when sharing these powerful books with young readers.
Historical Novels with Modern-Day Appeal | JLG’s Booktalks to Go Teen
From King Henry VIII to Hitler, this month’s titles, selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild, are historical novels that take your readers for a journey to the past, enlightening them along the way.
Resources for Newbery Award-Winners │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
The results are in. Four Honor books were recently selected by American Library Association. With great kid appeal for students in grades two to nine, these books also meet classroom learning standards. Check out the following booktalks and resources for these acclaimed titles.
Resources for Award-Winning Picture Books │JLG’s Booktalks to Go
With the award season in full swing, how can you make the best use of the wonderful books you’re adding to your collection? Take a look at these videos, author websites, and interviews for Aaron Becker’s Journey, David Wiesner’s Mr. Wuffles!, and more.
Resources for Award-Winning Middle Grade Fiction │JLG’s Booktalks to Go
With the award season in full swing, how can you make the best use of the wonderful books you’re adding to your collection? Junior Library Guild's Deborah B. Ford offers booktalks and resources for acclaimed fiction titles for elementary readers.
Visionaries: Picture Book Bios on Baker, Jefferson, and More | JLG’s Booktalks to Go
A dancer who broke the race barrier. A social outcast who became renowned potter. A pastor who found homes for orphaned boys and made them famous. A man who couldn’t resist collecting books. They faced insurmountable obstacles and their legacy lives on today. The following biographies, selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild, will inspire kids to follow their dreams.
No Fail Nonfiction for YA | JLG’s Booktalks to Go
So many books, so little time. It’s hard to sell something to readers which you haven’t had time to read yet, so SLJTeen is introducing JLG’s Booktalks to Go Teen. This monthly column will provide you with ready to use booktalks on new releases for your teen readers.
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