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Be Afraid (but not too afraid): Graphic novel horror for middle grade readers

Be Afraid (but not too afraid): Graphic novel horror for middle grade readers
Brigid Alverson,  Sep 28, 2022

Graphic novels deliver on the thrills and chills, and middle grade readers have plenty to choose from. Brigid Alverson examines the format and recommends 13 titles that deftly blend scary and fun.

So You Want to “Do Revenge”, Revenge Fantasies in YA Lit for Fans of the Netflix Film

So You Want to “Do Revenge”, Revenge Fantasies in YA Lit for Fans of the Netflix Film
Karen Jensen, MLS | Blogs,  Sep 27, 2022
Do you want to "Do Revenge"? Here are some YA titles that tackle the topic of revenge
Book Review: Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee

Book Review: Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 27, 2022
Haven's eco-anxiety is not unique to her, but by witnessing her experiences with it, readers get an important look at how anxiety about climate change is affecting kids and, for those who feel the same as Haven, an important look at another kid feeling how they feel.
Make Picture Books Browsable | First Steps

Make Picture Books Browsable | First Steps
Rachel G. Payne,  Sep 27, 2022

What is the best way to organize picture books for the youngest readers with specific interests?

The story behind How To Be Brave, or: how to write about food poverty in children’s literature, a guest post by Daisy May Johnson

The story behind How To Be Brave, or: how to write about food poverty in children’s literature, a guest post by Daisy May Johnson
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 26, 2022
Food poverty is a visible and pressing issue for readers and if I was going to write a modern day boarding school story that had any honesty, it had to reflect that.
Music, Mythology, and Misanthropy: The inspiration behind My Name is Magic, a guest post by Xan van Rooyen

Music, Mythology, and Misanthropy: The inspiration behind My Name is Magic, a guest post by Xan van Rooyen
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 23, 2022
My Name is Magic taught me the incredibly important lesson that in order to be true to the story and characters I’m creating, I have to be true to myself.
Book Review: Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, Dawud Anyabwile

Book Review: Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, Dawud Anyabwile
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 23, 2022
An amazing celebration of resiliency, strength, and determination, Smith's incredible story shows how far we have come and how far we have yet to go. A fantastic book.
Gaming Awards Season and a Call to Action | Trending on SLJ

Gaming Awards Season and a Call to Action | Trending on SLJ
Kathy Ishizuka,  Sep 23, 2022

Book honors, they’re coming. The 2022 titles longlisted for the National Book Award help kick things off and mock Newbery deliberations are in high gear. As for Banned Books Week, the not-a-celebration event drew plenty of announcements, commentary, and ongoing attention from our readers.

On Resiliency, a guest post by Sarah Guillory

On Resiliency, a guest post by Sarah Guillory
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 22, 2022
This book is my heart, a love letter to home and family and stories. It exists because I refused to quit.
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