Shelley Diaz

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The Green Piano: How Little Me Found Music

Roberta with Tonya Bolden Flack | NONFICTION, Mar 01, 2023

A warm, soulful picture book autobiography about a living legend that will inspire burgeoning artists to pursue their dreams no matter their circumstances.

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My Bunkmate Hates Puppies

Sam Hay | FICTION, Mar 01, 2023

Accessible language, short chapters with cliff-hangers, a fun twist, and lots of white space make this a great choice for children ready to venture into chapter books.

Aniana del Mar Jumps In

Jasminne Mendez | FICTION, Mar 01, 2023

The nuanced depiction of disability, intergenerational conflict, and family trauma make this a must-have for all middle grade shelves.

17 Fiction and Nonfiction Titles by Tonya Bolden That Chronicle Black History

Shelley Diaz, Feb 27, 2023

Tonya Bolden is one of the most prolific and acclaimed authors of children’s and young adult literature that focuses on Black history. We thought it was fitting to conclude our Black History Month nonfiction/fiction pairings by highlighting a selection of her works for young people.

Looking Back at ALA's First In-Person LibLearnX Conference

Shelley Diaz & Andrew Eliopulos, Feb 14, 2023

ALA’s second annual LibLearnX conference (the first to be held in person) took place on January 28-30 in New Orleans, Louisiana, where the topics of censorship, equity, and activism permeated the event’s programming.