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Looking for new titles to add to your Halloween-themed book displays and programming? Check out these recently reviewed spine-tingling works for tweens that will spook and terrify.

What is Read Woke? School librarian Cicely Lewis and students at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, GA, explore the idea that led to a reading revolution at their school—and internationally.

Three works of fiction for middle grade, a novel in verse, and a graphic memoir are this year’s finalists for the 2018 National Book Award.

The author/illustrator of the “Lunch Lady” and “Jedi Academy” series opens up about his graphic novel memoir.

Magic, mythology, astronomy, and J.K. Rowling's beloved universe come together in an exhibit now on display in the United States.

Read a chapter from Jeff Kinney's latest in this exclusive look at Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Matilda's publication with a statue and more.

Just hours before the 13th annual Carle Honors gala, SLJ reviews managing editor Luann Toth talked to the 2018 Carle Honors recipients at the legendary Algonquin Hotel in New York City on September 27 on Facebook Live

Industry news, an inaugural award from CBC Diversity, and looking ahead to Midwinter in this edition of NewsBites.