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More than 20 popular children’s book authors and illustrators were invited guests at SLJ's annual Day of Dialog event on May 29 in New York City. There, they joined their publishers and about 250 children's librarians for a daylong discussion and celebration of the latest releases and trends in children’s literature.

Be sure to check out the nine starred DVD and audio reviews in SLJ’s June issue, and log into Book Verdict for 60 additional reviews.

From tragic turning points to budding first love, some of the most talented and up-and-coming authors for the middle grade audience shared their insights on the writing process, connection to their intended audience, and how humor plays a part in all of their works at SLJ’s annual Day of Dialog, held at Columbia University's Faculty House on May 29.

Librarian Christy Aguirre—supervisor of the Southgate branch of the Sacramento Public Library (CA), 2013 Mover & Shaker, and noteworthy neighborhood networker—knows how to stop the summer slide. Her literacy outreach efforts have helped triple the branch’s summer reading program to more than 2,000 participants. We caught up with Aguirre to learn more about her inspirations and passions, the ways she collaborates with her community, and her thoughts on the future of public library youth services.

Librarian bloggers Sophie Brookover, Liz Burns, and Kelly Jensen—concerned that librarians are not always adept at promoting their achievements—have been hosting a month-long online event called Show Me the Awesome, an opportunity for librarians to share their accomplishments. Here are some of the highlights.

Here’s the complete schedule for the annual event held Wednesday, May 29 at Columbia University, Faculty House. The 2013 gathering of publishers, authors, and librarians held in conjunction with BookExpo America features keynoters Kevin Henkes and Holly Black.

What lies ahead for teachers and librarians just embarking on the Common Core journey? Marc Aronson shares his thoughts and insights.

Crump documents investigations of the Rhinoderma darwinii, an inch-long frog native to Chile and discovered by Darwin in 1834.

Celebrate spring with My Garden, a starred DVD production from Weston Woods based on the book by Kevin Henkes.