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Servants of the Storm
Gr 9 Up—A year after Hurricane Josephine wreaked havoc on Savannah, Georgia and claimed her best friend Carly's life, Dovey is still trying to come to grips with that horrible night and its aftermath...
Interview: Gregory Maguire on Why the World Needs Magic and 'Egg and Spoon'
The author of Wicked, the book that spawned the blockbuster Broadway play, Gregory Maguire talks with SLJ about his latest otherworldly novel Egg and Spoon, who should be reading it, and why fairy tales are necessary nutrition for the modern world.
An Informal Study: Do Book Challenges Suppress Diversity? | Banned Books Week
In an informal study of the top banned books since 2000, young adult author and Diversity in YA cofounder Malinda Lo reveals that 52 percent of challenged titles have diverse content or are written by a diverse author.
REFORMA Brings Books, Backpacks, and Support to Unaccompanied Minors
REFORMA’s Children in Crisis project distributes Spanish-language books to unaccompanied immigrant children from Latin America, many in detention centers, while spreading the word about library services.
Fabulous Debuts, Dark Fantasies, and Haunting Tales | What’s Hot in YA
Annie Cardi and Dawn O'Porter's debut novels deal with tough stuff and Brenna Yovanoff and Cat Winters return with spooky works that are sure to give teens nightmares. From surreal fiction to pulled-from-the-headlines nonfiction, the following titles will hook young adults and have them asking for more.
SLJ Reviews and Interviews of 2014 National Book Award Longlist in the Young People’s Category
The National Book Foundation today announced the titles on the long list for the 2014 National Book Awards in the Young People's Category. Below are SLJ reviews, blog posts, and interviews with the authors of the these works for children and teens.
Margarita Engle Wins PEN Literary Award
Margarita Engle, the first Latino author to receive a Newbery Honor, was honored with the top prize in the 24th Annual PEN Literary Awards for The Lightning Dreamer.
I'll Give You the Sun
Gr 9 Up—A resplendent novel from the author of The Sky Is Everywhere (Dial, 2010)...
Portrait of an Author: SLJ Chats with Jandy Nelson About 'I'll Give You the Sun'
Former literary agent Jandy Nelson's I'll Give You the Sun is told not only in alternating narratives but also in alternating time lines. SLJ caught up with the author to talk about her unique writing process, love of magical realism, and casting wishlist for the optioned film version.
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