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Six Impossible Things
Snappy dialogue, charming characters, even pacing, and poignant sentence-level writing make this offering a must-have.—Shelley Diaz, School Library Journal
Dan is reeling from some recent news. Just after his parents started fighting about money, his mum’s great-aunt died and left them a house. Unfortunately, his dad then announced he was bankrupt, gay, and leaving them. Stunned and angry, Dan still manages to relate his story with plenty of humor: “Guys, please, one life-changing shock at a time.” Readers will fall hard for this total (and totally adorable) nerd. He and his mum move into Great-aunt Adelaide’s house, not far from best friend Fred—though Dan won’t be attending their swanky private school anymore. At his new school, unlucky Dan quickly makes an enemy of a bully, who turns the whole student body against him. He does make one friend, Lou
The Wicked Will Rise
A cinematic work that Oz purists will balk at but reluctant readers will devour.
"Port Chicago 50" Wins Seventh Annual Battle of the Kids’ Books
In BOB’s final round, The Closer, Newbery Medalist Clare Vanderpool, selects Steve Sheinkin’s Port Chicago 50 as the victor of the yearly virtual tournament of books for children and teens.
The Importance of Girls’ Stories: SLJ Chats with Nova Ren Suma About “The Walls Around Us”
YA novelist Nova Ren Suma shares what inspired her to write about killer ballerinas and a bookish incarcerated teen in her latest work, which explores feminism, friendship, and unlikable narrators.
Sexy Retellings, Alternative History, and Road Trip Novels | What’s Hot in YA
From Rosamunde Hodge’s latest fairy tale reimagining to Bill Konigsberg’s road trip YA, the following books for teens are among this year’s must-have titles.
Graphic Novels, Diversity Dominate in SLJ’s 2015 Battle of the Kids’ Books First Round
The opening round of the annual virtual tournament featuring children’s and young adult books in a March Madness—like competition has come to a close. Graphic novels This One Summer and El Deafo and celebrated titles Brown Girl Dreaming and Port Chicago 50, among others, have continued on to fight another day.
2015 Debut YA Authors Launch Adopt-a-Library Initiative
A group of first-time YA authors have banded together to adopt 15 school and public libraries, offering participating sites the chance to receive a set of 15 books, Skype author visits, and virtual Q&As. Applications are due by April 24.
Girl Power to the Max: SLJ Chats with the Creators of the “Lumberjanes” Comics
The all-female conceived and produced “Lumberjanes” comics are truly a unique team effort. SLJ caught up with three of the creators, Shannon Watters, Noelle Stevenson, and Brooke Allen to discuss their collaborative process and inspiration for the campy series.
Salsa: Un Poema Para Cocinar/A Cooking Poem
A delectable work of art perfect for food-themed, bilingual, and Día storytimes.
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