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Friendship, Family, and Food: Hena Khan and Karuna Riazi on Writing for Salaam Reads
Two Muslim American authors, Hena Khan and Karuna Riazi, discuss the new imprint, Salaam Reads, writing for young readers, and bringing new voices to library shelves.
5 Middle Grade Titles Perfect for Reading Aloud
The following middle grade titles feature strong vocabulary, detailed settings, and authentic dialogue, along with themes that will spark discussion.
4 Novels on the Trials and Tribulations of Middle School
The following novels feature characters smack-dab in the middle of those tumultuous middle school years.
Goldfish Ghost
Can a book about death and the afterlife be refreshing and funny? In the hands of Snicket and Brown, indeed it can. This oddball offering should find a welcome home in any picture book collection.
5 Middle Grade Titles Featuring People of Color
Looking for new middle grade novels starring main characters of color? Here are five standout titles suitable for most collections.
Blast from the Past | SLJ Spotlight on Middle Grade
Are your patrons itching to revisit days of yore and bygone eras? These recent novels take on historical fiction from varied perspectives, from a narrative set during the 1950s that tackles bias and prejudice to a tale of medieval London that incorporates fantasy and magic.
Just a Touch of Magic | SLJ Spotlight
A trio of new titles that offer realistic themes—bullying, health issues, family troubles—with a hint of the fantastical.
Download SLJ's Sneak Peek Guide to Spring/Summer 2017 Titles
Over 150 of the most hotly anticipated spring and summer titles, hand-picked by the SLJ editors. With info on ALA author signings and galley giveaways.
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