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Leap!
A playful story with lyrical text and charming illustrations that will work beautifully as a read-aloud and could easily be adapted into a rollicking readers theater production.
The Wolf Hour
Unique and challenging, this retelling will be welcomed by fans of Gregory Maguire's Egg and Spoon and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon.
Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow
Young readers will be hooked by the beguiling premise and respond to the gently delivered message about living life with intention and imagination.
When's My Birthday?
Buoyant and perfectly childlike, meant to be read aloud with gusto and a keen sense of urgency. A first purchase for any library, and a ready-made gift for home collections.
The 57 Bus
Slater artfully unfolds a complex and layered tale about two teens whose lives intersect with painful consequences. This work will spark discussions about identity, community, and what it means to achieve justice.
King of the Sky
Striking mixed media artwork combined with a timely message for anyone struggling to fit in in a strange and seemingly hostile place make this a strong purchase for large collections and/or curriculums with a global focus.
Daring Middle Grade Debuts | SLJ Spotlight
Five new and forthcoming middle grade debuts to watch out for.
"Please Don't Talk About Your LGBTQ+ Book": Barbara Dee on "Star-Crossed" and Her Recent School Visit Experience
Barbara Dee's latest novel features a middle school-aged character who crushes on both girls and boys. At a recent school visit, teachers told Ms. Dee not to mention the book.
A Stellar Lineup of Authors at the AAP/SLJ Children's Librarians' Dinner | BookExpo 2017
This year's AAP/SLJ Dinner included favorites Mo Willems, Mitali Perkins, Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome, as well as debut authors Tochi Onyebuchi, Dusti Bowling, and Byron Pitts.
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