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Making a World of Difference: 19 Nonfiction Titles On Climate Change

Making a World of Difference: 19 Nonfiction Titles On Climate Change
Myra Zarnowski,  Aug 17, 2018

When it comes to questions about climate change, it’s imperative that we urge children and teens to seek answers that enlighten, inspire, and stimulate them to get involved as responsible inhabitants of this planet.

It’s a Novel! It's a Comic! It's—Both?

It’s a Novel! It's a Comic! It's—Both?
Brigid Alverson,  Aug 12, 2018

More books are being adapted to graphic novels—and vice versa. These trends are expanding audiences and creating opportunities for creators. Here's what's hot right now.

Follett Expands Book Fair Offerings for 2018-19
SLJ Staff,  Aug 09, 2018

After a successful pilot program, Follett is going to offer more book fairs to different areas this school year.

Police Force Removal of Mailbox Library in NJ Town

Police Force Removal of Mailbox Library in NJ Town
SLJ Staff,  Aug 07, 2018

An anonymous complaint spells the end for a family's free library.

YA Online “Serial Anthology” Crowdfunding Campaign Launches

YA Online “Serial Anthology” Crowdfunding Campaign Launches
Shelley Diaz,  Aug 03, 2018

YA authors Emily X.R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma kick-start a crowdfunding campaign for online short story anthology.

“Graphic Medicine” Comics & Graphic Novels Explore Illness and Healthcare

“Graphic Medicine” Comics & Graphic Novels Explore Illness and Healthcare
Brigid Alverson,  Aug 02, 2018

In 2000, a nurse on an HIV/AIDS unit began drawing comics about her experiences on the job. Those comics launched a growing genre, graphic medicine—comics and graphic novels that portray the experience of illness and explore medicine. 

Circulation Surge: Want Your Books To Fly Off the Shelves? Try these Ideas.

Circulation Surge: Want Your Books To Fly Off the Shelves? Try these Ideas.
Linda Rodgers,  Jul 13, 2018

We asked K–12 and public librarians to share their strategies—from genrefying to broadcasting booktalks.

SC Police Union Challenges Summer Reading List with “The Hate U Give” and “All American Boys”

SC Police Union Challenges Summer Reading List with “The Hate U Give” and “All American Boys”
Shelley Diaz,  Jul 11, 2018
A South Carolina police union denounces local high school's summer reading list for featuring the acclaimed and best-selling books by Angie Thomas, Brendan Kiely, and Jason Reynolds, because of their "anti-police" message.
Mail Call: 7 YA Book Subscription Boxes To Check Out

Mail Call: 7 YA Book Subscription Boxes To Check Out
Kelly Jensen,  Jul 10, 2018
If subscription boxes have been on your radar but you haven’t taken the plunge, here’s a primer. Plus, YA-themed boxes to recommend to teens.
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