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Centering dignity and equity, authors strive to normalize the topic of menstruation and show how different people experience it.
In its nearly 25 year history, the Printz has recognized literature that pushes boundaries and showcases diverse voices. Here are some highlights.
In this overview of SLJ's 2023 starred titles to date, grief, intergenerational bonds, and other key topics are trending topics.
Themes in this year’s stellar works of fiction for children and teens.
The author of Home Home stresses the importance of openly discussing mental health issues and offering hope to young people experiencing anxiety and depression.
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While writing stories involving mental illness, the author of My Life in the Fish Tank strives to "still create fun, complex characters and entertaining plots that keep readers turning the pages."
Middle grade and YA authors including Joy McCullough, Reem Faruqi, and others discuss the power of verse to address emotional topics and craft innovative narratives.
With empathy and wit, the creator of the graphic novel Living with Viola portrays anxiety as a malicious person who won't leave the main character alone.
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