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‘Freewater’ Follow-up? Amina Luqman-Dawson Discusses Newbery Winner, Possible Spinoff

‘Freewater’ Follow-up? Amina Luqman-Dawson Discusses Newbery Winner, Possible Spinoff
Kristyn Dorfman,  Jun 22, 2023

The author discusses her Newbery-winning novel, the character development, research, the importance of tackling hard topics with middle grade readers, and more.

On The Yarn Podcast: Aubrey Hartman

On The Yarn Podcast: Aubrey Hartman
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Jun 16, 2023
Over on The Yarn podcast, Aubrey Hartman talks about her middle grade debut, The Lion of Lark-Hayes Manor.
Fear Itself: How Anxiety and Horror Walk Hand in Hand, a guest post by Kyrie McCauley

Fear Itself: How Anxiety and Horror Walk Hand in Hand, a guest post by Kyrie McCauley
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 12, 2023
When I began to write All the Dead Lie Down, I was imagining what it would be like to have anxiety and be dropped into the middle of an actual Gothic novel.
EveryLibrary and GLAAD Create Playbook to Fight Book Bans | News Bites

EveryLibrary and GLAAD Create Playbook to Fight Book Bans | News Bites
SLJ Staff,  Jun 09, 2023

EveryLibrary and GLAAD teamed up to offer practical advice for fighting censorship in your community; the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) announces its 2023 Best Book Awards; and publishing news from Baker & Taylor and Nosy Crow in this edition of News Bites.

The 2023 CYBILS Awards Wants YOU!

The 2023 CYBILS Awards Wants YOU!
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Jun 08, 2023
The CYBILS Awards are looking for judges.
Gender Expression: Books That Bring the Discussions—and the Pronouns—Up to Date

Gender Expression: Books That Bring the Discussions—and the Pronouns—Up to Date
Kerra Mazzariello,  Jun 06, 2023

This collection of true life stories will certainly provide comfort and guidance to anyone trying to articulate and express their identity, but may also broaden the horizons of those around them and perhaps help the world become a more positive and inclusive place where everyone may feel valued.

Back in the (Literary) Saddle, a guest post by Jessica Burkhart

Back in the (Literary) Saddle, a guest post by Jessica Burkhart
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  May 30, 2023
This is my love letter to all the equestrians who haven’t seen themselves on the page. I’m going to need your help and support to get my books into the hands of kids who want and need them, so I hope you go on this ride with me.
A Podcast Experiment: SPEED ROUND w/ Marla Frazee, Dan Santat, Doug Salati, and Amina Luqman-Dawson.

A Podcast Experiment: SPEED ROUND w/ Marla Frazee, Dan Santat, Doug Salati, and Amina Luqman-Dawson.
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  May 29, 2023
Listen to our first-ever SPEED ROUND episode of The Yarn podcast!
14 Fantasy YA Novels to Read During Pride Month

14 Fantasy YA Novels to Read During Pride Month
SLJ Reviews,  May 19, 2023

Readers can find magic in these pages, from an alternate Shakespearean London to a modern high school. Share these stories featuring LGBTQIA+ characters with teens during Pride Month and throughout the year.

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