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Falling Out of Place
Gr 9 Up—Gabby Herrera is living in the shadow of her seemingly perfect siblings and is now grounded for her terrible grades...
The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There
Gr 5–8—Valente returns listeners to Fairyland in this sequel (2012) to The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (2011, both Feiwel and Friends)...
Middle School Maverick: NYC Librarian Deven Black on Partnerships, Principals, and Progress
New York City middle school librarian and social media devotee Deven Black caught the attention of many in the library community a few weeks ago with an unusual blog post in which he lamented being underutilized by his school. SLJ caught up with Black for a candid interview on his unusual path to librarianship, why partnering with one’s principal is key to a successful school library, and the challenges (and triumphs) of professional development.
Sebco Partners with LeBron James Family Foundation on Free Books For Akron Kids
Sebco Books has announced a new partnership with the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) to provide both books and eBooks to Akron, OH, students in the Foundation’s “Wheels for Education” (WFE) program.
Maryland School District Copyright Policy Could Impact Teachers’ and Students’ Original Works
Earlier this month, Prince George’s County (MD) Board of Education made waves when it proposed a copyright policy that aimed to grant the district sweeping copyrights to works produced by staff and students, including lesson plans and digital apps. The proposal reignited widespread debate about the fairness of copyright guidelines in the K–12 arena. We caught up with Carrie Russell, the ALA's copyright expert, to learn how educators can help preserve the rights of content creators in their own districts.
Bank Street CCL Announces Irma Black Award, Cook Prize Finalists
New York’s Bank Street Center for Children's Literature (CCL) has announced the finalists for its Irma Black Award for the best read-aloud picture book for first and second grade, and the finalists for its Cook Prize for the best picture book that teaches science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles. Both winners will be determined by students from around the world.
SFWA's Norton Award Nominees Include Bray, Hartman, Levithan, McCall
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America announced has the nominees for its famed Nebula Awards, the Andre Norton Award, and the Ray Bradbury Award. Included among the Norton nominees are Libba Bray’s The Diviners, Rachel Hartman’s Seraphina, David Levithan’s Every Day, and Guadalupe Garcia McCall’s Summer of the Mariposas; all were SLJ Best Books.
Cybil Awards Honor Palacio, Sheinkin, Hartman
Though the Caldecott, Newbery, and Printz awards have all been announced, the excitement isn’t over yet! The Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards have been revealed. Included among the winners are several previously recognized titles, such R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, Steve Sheinkin’s Bomb, and Rachel Hartman’s Seraphina.
Looking for Light: ‘In Darkness’ author Lake talks to SLJ
It took many by surprise when Nick Lake’s ambitious young adult novel In Darkness (Bloomsbury) was named for the Printz Award at last month’s Youth Media Awards. Although filled with vivid details of oppression, poverty, and violence, Lake sees the book as a hopeful one with an important message for its teen readers, “this idea of darkness being only a temporary thing,” he tells SLJ.
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