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SLJ Reviews of the 2024 Newbery Medal Winner & Honor Books | Youth Media Awards

SLJ Reviews of the 2024 Newbery Medal Winner & Honor Books | Youth Media Awards
SLJ Reviews,  Jan 22, 2024

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2024 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the Newbery Medal and Honors winners.

Take Five: Chronic Illness in Middle Grade Novels

Take Five: Chronic Illness in Middle Grade Novels
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jan 19, 2024
Given how many children live with a chronic illness or condition, it's nice to see more characters reflecting this reality.
COVER REVEAL for THE OWL PROWL MYSTERY and Why Tweens Make Great Eco Sleuths, a guest post by Diana Renn

COVER REVEAL for THE OWL PROWL MYSTERY and Why Tweens Make Great Eco Sleuths, a guest post by Diana Renn
Karen Jensen, MLS | Blogs,  Jan 18, 2024
Author Diana Renn talks about tweens and teens as eco-sleuths and debuts the cover for her upcoming middle grade novel. The Owl Prowl Mystery
Room to Grow: Middle Grade Readers Lead the Expedition into Novels in Verse, a guest post by Dana VanderLugt

Room to Grow: Middle Grade Readers Lead the Expedition into Novels in Verse, a guest post by Dana VanderLugt
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jan 18, 2024
Distilled down to their most essential, these books were the perfect package: engaging stories that held my attention and beautiful language that took my breath away.
5 Questions with John Green

5 Questions with John Green
SLJ Staff,  Jan 17, 2024

As the Youth Media Awards ceremony approaches, SLJ checked in with past winners of the Caldecott, Newbery, and Printz. John Green's fans will never guess what he's working on now.

We Need Diverse Books Announces 2024 Walter Award Winners

We Need Diverse Books Announces 2024 Walter Award Winners
SLJ Staff,  Jan 17, 2024

Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson and Saints of the Household by Ari Tison were honored with the awards in the younger reader and teen category, respectively.

4 Immersive YA Novels Inspired by Folklore & Fairy Tales | Spotlight

4 Immersive YA Novels Inspired by Folklore & Fairy Tales | Spotlight
SLJ Reviews,  Jan 17, 2024

These YA novels that draw on folklore and fairy tales feature magic, monsters, adventure, and plots that are sure to keep readers turning pages.

Book Review: Gigi Shin Is Not a Nerd by Lyla Lee

Book Review: Gigi Shin Is Not a Nerd by Lyla Lee
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jan 16, 2024
A seventh grader sets her sights on a prestigious art program in New York, but needs to raise money, navigate sticky friendship situations, and convince her parents that being an artist is a worthwhile pursuit along the way.
Book Review: Shark Teeth by Sherri Winston

Book Review: Shark Teeth by Sherri Winston
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jan 15, 2024
Not an easy read, my friends, not an easy read at all. But with Winston's typical stellar writing and vibrant characters, this rough look at the reality of life for so many kids is important and full of love.
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