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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.
A Fight to the End Paper: SLJ’s Battle of the Kids’ Books 2015
While for some March calls to mind college basketball, at SLJ, March 9 heralds the start of our Battle of the Kids’ Books (aka BOB). From Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming to Cece Bell's El Deafo, these mighty contenders are ready for a (literary) fight. May the best book win!
Royal Intrigue and Superpowers: SLJ Chats with Debut Novelist Victoria Aveyard About "Red Queen"
Rich world-building, enigmatic characters, and a breakneck pace mark Victoria Aveyard's debut, Red Queen, as possibly "The Next Big Thing." SLJ caught up with the author to discuss her inspiration for the epic fantasy/dystopian series.
Alexander and Santat Win 2015 Newbery, Caldecott Medals
Kwame Alexander's The Crossover and Dan Santat's The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend took home the medals for the Newbery and the Caldecott awards, respectively. Jandy Nelson's I'll Give You the Sun captured the Printz award.
Lumberjanes Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy
A must-have graphic novel for those who have graduated from Raina Telgemeier's works.
Girl Power, High Fantasy, and Unconventional Lit | What’s Hot in YA
Highly illustrated novels, out-of-the-ordinary narratives, and titles with female leads and fascinating world-building are just some of the YA books that are on SLJ editors’ radar. See what else is trending in teen lit.
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