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‘Til We Meet Again: New Series Installments for Intermediate Readers │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
Children in second through fourth grades often exhaust a complete series in a matter of weeks. Check out the following chapter books selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild that feature characters undergoing the same hijinks and adventures as their young readers.
New Series Entries for Independent Readers │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
From Amber Brown to fairly new-on-the-scene Magician Mike Lane, beloved characters are welcomed by young readers. When a well-loved author introduces a new series, librarians also sit up and take notice. The following titles selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild offer independent readers the comfort of well-known friends
History That Bears Repeating: Picture Book Nonfiction │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
Fascinating narrative nonfiction satisfies the curriculum while quenching kids’ thirst for a riveting story. The following selections by the editors at Junior Library Guild, including picture books about Gandhi and Stubby the War Dog, will intrigue young readers.
More from the Class of 2014 YA Debut Novelists | JLG’s Booktalks to Go Teen
The Class of 2014 YA debut novelists continues to launch into literary fame. The assembled titles have already gathered nine starred reviews and are sure to leave their mark on readers and YA literature.
SummerTeen 2014 Authors Hit the Mark with New Releases │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
SLJ's SummerTeen 2014 is nearly upon us. This free event on July 24 features some of the best YA authors―up close and personal. Check out the latest releases from the featured guests. Resources for the selected titles are included in this column’s award-winning LiveBinder.
Scary, Creepy, and Dangerous: Novels to Read in One Gulp │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
With a little danger, some suspense, and a dose of the supernatural, these middle grade titles selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild will have kids reading long past their curfew.
Resources for Summer Fiction Reading Lists │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
Is there a more wonderful way to spend a summer afternoon than with a pile of amazing books and an icy beverage? Check out the ready-to-use resources in JLG’s Booktalks to Go's award-winning LiveBinder for incorporating these titles into lessons or booktalks.
Class of 2014: YA Debut Novels | JLG’s Booktalks to Go Teen
The class of 2014 includes debuts by novelists who are surely more than one-hit wonders. From current issues in society to murder and reality TV to Cold War Russia, the following selections from the editors at Junior Library Guild are sure to leave their mark on YA literature.
The Wonders of Science in Elementary Nonfiction │ JLG’s Booktalks to Go
From dung beetles that eat on the job to farmers who search leaves by hand every day, facts gleaned in the following selections by the editors at Junior Library Guild will have your patrons glued to the beautifully illustrated picture books.
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