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Fear, Friendship, and the State of the Picture Book: A Conversation with Philip and Erin Stead
Husband and wife picture book creators Philip and Erin Stead talk about their latest picture book, Lenny & Lucy, their process, and whether or not we might all be living in a "second golden age of picture books."
The Trouble in Me
Hand this to the so-called "bad" kids, the lost kids, and the ones struggling to find their way.—Kiera Parrott, School Library Journal
By the summer before eighth grade, young Jack Gantos didn’t think much of himself. He had the “milky physique of a very soft boy” and looked like a “boneless squid.” His “mouth bully” of a father called him “ass-wipe,” “shithead,” and “brain-dead.” About to start at his sixth school in eight grades, he had no friends, and girls paid him no mind. He was a “drifty kid who was lost at sea…easily led off course.” Bored with his own life, he tried to be somebody else and fell into the orbit of juvenile delinquent neighbor Gary Pagoda. Suddenly, he felt alive doing stupid stuff with Gary
Dream On, Amber
By turns playful and poignant, in both style and substance, this coming-of-age novel will hook readers from the first page to the last.
The Trouble in Me by Jack Gantos | SLJ Review
Gantos's latest fictionalized novel based on his own childhood explores tween Jack's obsession with the bad kid next door.
Alex Gino on Debut Novel, "George", and the Importance of Transgender Voices in the Kid Lit World
Alex Gino, author of the new middle grade novel, George, chats with SLJ about representation, gender identity, and what the New York Times got wrong with their coverage of transgender lit.
Flop to the Top!
A chuckle-worthy tale for young comics fans.—Kiera Parrott, School Library Journal
Wanda is a superstar—in her own mind. Oblivious to her family's dismay, she forces everyone within arm's reach to endure invasive photos, rude orders, and diva-like dismissals. After posting a selfie taken with her droll and droopy-faced dog, Wilbur, she scores millions of online likes. Hordes of admirers fill her street, and Wanda receives her fandom, only to be swiftly snubbed by the crowd. They want "FLOPPY DOG!" Wilbur is swept away to party with the celebrity du jour, Sassy Cat, and Wanda, jealous, tails the duo. The blinged-out dog is offered a contract to leave his "old life behind," but instead decides to devour the document after a heartfelt apology (of sorts) by Wanda. Wife-and-husband team Davis and Weing share author-illustrator duties ("Can you tell who drew what? They bet you can't!") for this expertly paced—and funny and topical
What Pet Should I Get?
More nostalgia-inducing than groundbreaking, this picture book offers Seuss fans many familiar touchstones: jaunty rhymes, nonsense words, and the signature artwork beloved by generations of new and emerging readers.
Hand in Hand: Kathryn Otoshi on Her Collaboration with Bret Baumgarten for "Beautiful Hands"
SLJ chats with picture book artist and publisher, Kathryn Otoshi, about her latest book and the inspiring story behind its creation.
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