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Apply for Summer Grants; “Ghostlight” Giveaway; NZ Banned Book Coming to the U.S. | SLJTeen News
SLJ readers can enter to win a copy of the spooky Ghostlight. Nominations are open for the 10th annual Cybils Awards. Polis Books has acquired U.S. and Canadian rights to the recently banned Into the River by Ted Dawe. Celebrate Teen Read Week with Blink authors. These news bites and more in the latest SLJTeen news roundup.
Molly Wetta Takes Over SLJ's Pinterest Board for Teen Read Week
Want to make a splash for YALSA’s Teen Read Week (TRW) from October 18–24? Look no further than SLJ's TRW Pinterest page curated by blogger, collection development librarian, and guest pinner Molly Wetta.
Julie Murphy and Aaron Hartzler Chat About Self-Image, Media, and Their New YA Titles
Julie Murphy’s Dumplin’ celebrates body acceptance, and Aaron Hartzler’s What We Saw tackles rape culture. SLJ sat in on their conversation about what inspired their latest YA novels and the importance of self-image, body acceptance, and media for today’s teens.
“Romancing the Dark” Giveaway; Banned Books Week Essay Contest | SLJTeen News
Teen winners of a Banned Books Essay Contest in Colorado Springs were recently announced. “Teen Librarian Toolbox” blogger Heather Booth was named 2015 Illinois Young Adult Librarian of the Year. Readers have the opportunity to win a copy of Ann Jacobus’s Romancing the Dark in the City of Light.
Librarian Molly Wetta Curates SLJ’s Banned Books Pinterest Board
Looking for inspiration in advance of Banned Books Week (BBW), from September 27–October 3? Look no further than SLJ's BBW Pinterest page, curated by blogger and collection development librarian Molly Wetta.
SLJ Welcomes Back “Someday” Printz Blog
Celebrating its fifth year, SLJ’s “Someday My Printz Will Come” blog has returned. It will continue to speculate about possible contenders for YALSA’s Michael L. Printz Award while even adding a few podcast episodes liven up the discussion.
Becoming Maria: Love and Chaos in the South Bronx
As timeless as Esmeralda Santiago's When I Was a Puerto Rican (Vintage, 1994) and Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming (Penguin, 2014), this memoir will strike a chord with teens and adults alike. [See the Q&A with Sonia Manzano on page 16.—Ed.]
Nicola Yoon Spills “Everything, Everything” About Her YA Debut
SLJ chats with Nicola Yoon, debut author of the YA novel Everything, Everything.
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