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Author Jessica Walker on YA Debut 'The Secret Astronomers' | 5 Questions and a Rec

Author Jessica Walker on YA Debut 'The Secret Astronomers' | 5 Questions and a Rec
SLJ Reviews,  Dec 03, 2025

In this Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. Jessica Walker discusses The Secret Astronomers in this latest installment.

Lawsuit Alleges Colorado School Administrator Was Fired for Speaking Out Against Book Ban | Censorship News

Lawsuit Alleges Colorado School Administrator Was Fired for Speaking Out Against Book Ban | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Dec 03, 2025

A former middle school dean of students has sued a Colorado district, its superintendent, and human resources director; Texas will have state mandated K–12 reading list; New Hampshire high school pulls The Perks of Being a Wallflower; and more.

Recent Graphic Novel Deals, November 2025 | News

Recent Graphic Novel Deals, November 2025 | News
Johanna | Blogs,  Dec 02, 2025
Here's a look at the graphic novels that publishers have been acquiring, and when we can expect to see them.
16 Choice Selections from Avi, Dav Pilkey, and More | Web Starred Reviews, November 2025

16 Choice Selections from Avi, Dav Pilkey, and More | Web Starred Reviews, November 2025
SLJ Reviews,  Dec 02, 2025

A fantasy series opener by Chanel Miller and a picture book from the newest Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets are featured in November's web stars.

Humor, Hope, and the Humble Brag | Editor's Note

Humor, Hope, and the Humble Brag | Editor's Note
Hallie Rich,  Dec 02, 2025

What I learned at my first SLJ Summit.

Bob Rossify Your Life: A YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS Cover Reveal and Talk with Richard Ho and Daniel Miyares

Bob Rossify Your Life: A YOU CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS Cover Reveal and Talk with Richard Ho and Daniel Miyares
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Nov 28, 2025
"Risk is so much easier when you're not fretting the outcome." Today we talk mistakes, art, and the life of an influential man with the creators of a new picture book bio.
Taking Play and Whimsy Very Seriously: Meet the Smushkins and Claudia Rueda

Taking Play and Whimsy Very Seriously: Meet the Smushkins and Claudia Rueda
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Nov 26, 2025
From house hunting to simple picture books to creating large groups of characters, Claudia details the process that led to her latest series (and why it's so delightful).
Announcing ‘Penny and the Yeti’ | News

Announcing ‘Penny and the Yeti’ | News
Brigid Alverson | Blogs,  Nov 25, 2025
A girl and a friendly yeti find a way to negotiate family problems in a new graphic novel for early readers.
Behind the Scenes of A Fuse #8 Production

Behind the Scenes of A Fuse #8 Production
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Nov 25, 2025
It’s Betsy Bird month on The Yarn podcast. In our last episode, Betsy shares how her picture book POP! Goes the Nursery Rhyme (illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi) was made. In our latest episode, Betsy talks about her highly influential children’s literature blog A Fuse #8 Production. If you’ve ever read Betsy’s blog, I think you’re […]
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