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YA Authors Nic Stone and Jared Reck Chat About Crafting Characters, Their Paths to Publication, and More
Debut authors Jared Reck (A Short History of the Girl Next Door) and Nic Stone (Dear Martin) share thoughts on the writing process, developing their characters, and what they're working on next.
Four Futuristic Finds for Teen Readers | SLJ Spotlight
These four YA sci-fi picks are great recommendations for Doctor Who and Feed fans.
Be “Pinspired” To Unleash Your Story This Teen Read Week
Not sure what to do for this year’s Teen Read Week event? Teacher librarian Kathy M. Burnette has you covered.
All the Crooked Saints
This title will be popular with the author's fans, but for readers interested in well-crafted YA magical realism, turn to Laura Ruby and Anna-Marie McLemore instead.
I Am Alfonso Jones
A brutally honest and bleak but necessary selection for all graphic novel collections.
10 Diverse YA Fantasy & Sci-Fi Titles | SLJ Spotlight
Ten new sci-fi and fantasy books featuring a diverse range of leading characters, including sequels to Traci Chee's and Daniel José Older's YA debuts.
Getting Ready for Banned Books Week? Check Out SLJ's Updated Pinterest Board
Teacher librarian Kathy Burnette updates SLJ’s Banned Books Week Pinterest board with new, eye-catching, and inspiring ideas to kick off the annual celebration (September 24–30).
Erika L. Sánchez On Unlikable WOC Protagonists and "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter"
Sánchez, who will be featured at SLJ’s first-ever Day of Dialog Brooklyn on Friday, September 15, talks about her path to publication, feminism, and why characters of color should be allowed to mess up just like anyone else.
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