Booklists
Can the graphic novel format ever be considered "true" nonfiction? For librarian Jennifer Wharton, who recommended several recent favorites, they occupy a space between fiction and nonfiction, offering readers a highly accessible and exciting entry into informational text.
These materials will fly off the shelves, from a story about a young boy who loves his green pants to a timely YA novel centered on gun violence and Islamophobia by Barry Lyga.
Barry Lyga talks about what inspired his hard-hitting novel Bang, an SLJ February 2017 Popular Pick.
JLG is the honorary sponsor of the MCBD 2017 campaign, which is dedicated to raising awareness about diverse books.
A mix of picture book and YA biographies that focus on well-known athletes who not only excelled in their respective leagues but also created lasting cultural change.
Titles featuring construction equipment and other big machines are evergreen favorites with the preschool set, and these new offerings do not disappoint. Whether told in infectious rhyme, reinforcing concepts, or building vocabulary, these active, irresistible narratives filled with vibrant art and awesome sound effects address early literacy skills and get the job done in style.
A trio of new titles that offer realistic themes—bullying, health issues, family troubles—with a hint of the fantastical.
SLJ recently spoke with Holinstat about her and her father's book, an SLJ Popular Pick.
SLJ is ringing in the New Year with this January Popular Picks list! This month includes a story about a badger who realizes his obsession with cleanliness has gone too far; the return of Aaron Blabey's "Bad Guys"; a stunning graphic novel about Artemis, the goddess of the hunt; and an autobiography by soccer star Carli Lloyd, recently voted FIFA's Best Women's Soccer Player.
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