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Here's the full roster of the new ALA YMA winners (Newbery, Caldecott, etc.) including a collection of behind-the-scenes info with interviews, videos, and reviews of some of the titles.
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And now, a word from Mr. James Kennedy...
A humanoid barista, a kid who wants to fit in, cooks falling in love, a sibling story, and a figure skaters.
The greatest event not in the Winter Olympics.
"An irony of having so many excellent nonfiction books for children is that it can appear that we already know everything: that our world is all mapped, archived, indexed, sorted. That’s not true, of course. But it can feel that way."
Bibi loves Peter. Peter would love Bibi if he wasn't talking to Amy. When Bibi becomes friends with Amy, it shouldn't be a problem since Bibi loves Peter... right?
Lonely Planet Kids is excited to announce a brand new kids series Let’s Go, perfect for budding scientists, nature lovers and families looking for screen-free activities.
A first look at the cover for PICADILLO FOR PAULINA.
Regenerative body parts and feathery gills are not usually part of the original Cinderella story.. but maybe they should be! We discuss glass slippers and smiling reptiles in today's cover reveal and Q&A.
A heartfelt story of found family and identity.
When they're not having to deal with faux Franklin AI schlock, the folks at Kids Can Press are releasing a pretty keen line-up of titles this year. Take a gander!
I have some friends here who are writers who cannot write. I can write, but this is all I can write about now.
Stuck at home with no internet, two siblings have nothing better to do than play a board game. But the game is much more than a game.
A toxic familial relationship shows that “abuse is more than bruises” in this emotionally resonant and nuanced look at pressure, expectations, and manipulation.
Here are five beloved books that will see graphic novel adaptations in 2025.
Imagine a Pinter play as an informational book for kids, highlighting a natural disaster, and you'll have a sense of what author Mary Kay Carson has pulled off with her dual releases in 2026. Hear her words and see her covers!
Imagine a Pinter play as an informational book for kids, highlighting a natural disaster, and you'll have a sense of what author Mary Kay Carson has pulled off with her dual releases in 2026. Hear her words and see her covers!
The February Penguin TBR has landed with reviews for THE MOON WITHOUT STARS, SUNDOWN GIRLS, THE CELESTIAL SEAS, and THE ESCAPE GAME
Snowlands Volume 1 A Blood Moon from Graphix tops this week’s list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, along with a new graphic memoir from Random House Graphic.
Writing the middle grade biographical series, Muslim Mavericks, means stepping into lives wildly different from my own—from disabled comedians to trailblazing Olympians—and learning to tell Muslim stories with humility and breadth.
It’s the first day of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour (click here for the full schedule) and I’m honored to talk with Suzy Ultman, author and illustrator of Shabbat Shalom: Let’s Rest and Reset, a Sydney Taylor Picture Book Honor winner. Travis: Congratulations, Suzy! Shabbat Shalom is a wonderful book. Thanks for taking part on the blog tour. How […]
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Travis Jonker
A Fuse #8 Production
Elizabeth Bird
Good Comics for Kids
Brigid Alverson, Robin Brenner, Lori Henderson, Esther Keller, Michael May, J. Caleb Mozzocco, Mike Pawuk, Scott Robins, & Eva Volin
Heavy Medal: A Mock Newbery Blog
Steven Engelfried, Sharon McKellar, & Roxanne Hsu Feldman
Neverending Search
Joyce Valenza
Pearl's & Ruby's
Edith Campbell
Teen Librarian Toolbox
Karen Jensen, Heather Booth, Robin Willis, & Amanda MacGregor
The Classroom Bookshelf
Mary Ann Cappiello, Erika Thulin Dawes, Grace Enriquez, & Katie Cunningham
The Yarn
Travis Jonker & Colby Sharp
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Betsy Bird
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