Booklists
SLJ chats with debut author Meredith Russo about her first book for teens If I Was Your Girl, what librarians can do about North Carolina's controversial HB2 law, and the ups and downs of being a published author.
Take a look at these program ideas, resources, and recommended reading—and add your own.
Giant bats, dark magic, necromancy, and non-stop action fill Joshua Khan's debut middle grade fantasy, as explained in a super short booktalk.
Middle Grade novels often have two extremes: ultra fantastical or the issue-driven realistic. However ,these titles are equally satisfying to read stories where the drama is simply of a more mellow nature, where the smaller trials and tribulations of growing up take center stage.
Kindred spirits come in all shapes and sizes (and ages!) and help make every activity and new discovery that much more fun. These picture book tributes to making and keeping old friends and new.
When discussing innovations, whether they are related to science, sports, or even backyard fun, it is important to give proper respect to those responsible.
Nonfiction Notions columnist Jennifer Wharton recommends several recent nonfiction titles and offers simple ways to include them in summer reading booktalking.
Middle school librarian Amanda Buschmann recommends a dozen titles sure to round out any summer reading list. Add your own recommendations in the comments!
Check out these different models for school librarian-led summer learning initiatives, with or without grants and public library partners.
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