Steven Engelfried

When it’s executed well, the unreliable narrator device can turn a story around in memorable and highly satisfying ways. Here are 13 stellar examples of recent books with narrators who mislead, misdirect, or even outright lie to readers, waiting for just the right moment to reveal the truth.

From apex predators to precious pets, these animal books capture the interest and imagination of young learners.

This selection of animal books offers a nice variety of topics, ranging from animals that interact with humans, both as companions and as helpers, to broader topics of animal classification and beginning encyclopedias.

SLJ's "Heavy Medal" bloggers are still putting Freewater's unexpected Newbery win into context, as they examine 10 past winners that made an impact.

The library’s animal section can serve as an endless source of fascination to curious kids.

This season’s animal series present information and learning concepts in a variety of ways.

The Newbery Medal is as popular—and controversial—as ever. Here's what librarians have to say about it.

The majority of this season’s animal titles include several straightforward overviews, ranging from puppies and bugs to big cats and dinosaurs. From a collection development standpoint, animal profiles can fill subject holes and address student assignment needs, with the best ones drawing in independent readers as well.

This season’s animal series include countless facts about everything from ticks to Tyrannosaurus rex. There’s plenty of information, and also some varied approaches to how it is presented.