I was naive. I didn’t think we needed Almost Sunset.
This deeply moving look at grief and loss will be a comforting reminder to many that there is no roadmap for this, that we all just do the best we can.
I have a nice chat with Brendan Wenzel about the debut we owe to the star above in his latest. Also, and I won't lie, the term "poop debut" makes it into our conversation.
Teen librarian Karen Jensen reviews the Morris Award Finalist AISLE NINE by Ian X. Cho
Celebrating author Brittney Morris
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring How to Draw a Secret from Allida Books and Cassi and the House of Memories from Random House Graphic.
Check out these 16 new books from our friends at Penguin!
Children’s books can teach you how to do a lot of things. In 2025 they will teach you . . .
When Rachel Weatherford joined Faldyn Elementary School in Katy, Texas, as its first-ever Library Media Specialist, she knew she was embarking on a significant journey. Building a library from scratch is no small feat, but Rachel embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. She understood that to create a thriving library, she needed a vendor that would be a true partner, supporting her every step of the way.
Following a devastating year of violence against children, our deepest hope is that these 40 outstanding international titles, and the words within them, can inspire bridges of understanding and peace. Download the full list here.
This month showcases excellent titles in poetry, including a book illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Doug Salati, as well as several graphic novels, including a new one from Raina Telgemeier.
"How ya feelin', Kate? Ya feeling calm? Feeling calm?!?" Today we tackle the Jon J. Muth Caldecott Honor winner that is now in its 20th year.
What is on this list is a wide variety of contemporary Black authored books that take readers through someone else’s fictionalized experience with loss.
Celebrating Julian Winters
A surprising friendship springs up when a witch accidentally turns a vampire into a cat in this charming webtoon.
You know, sometimes you just want to do a cover reveal for Lane Smith, amiright?
If you were expected that obligatory love and romance post, you've come to the wrong blog.
Graphic novels rules. Graphic novels are real books. Reading graphic novels is real reading.
How is the recent Newbery winner doing on the New York Times Bestseller list?
The subtitle of today's book is "Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills." Today Stephanie and I discuss them, and why she chose to write a picture book for kids anxious about them.
In Hope Larson's new book, class president Very seems to be the perfect student, but she has a secret: She's failing math, which could endanger her political career. Can she raise her grade, keep her job and save the class trip?
Teen Librarian Jennifer Rummel shares some of her favorite romance books
Celebrating Brandy Colbert
I wrote about books celebrating love, friendship, and family for the New York Times
Celebrating Sherri L. Smith!
This week's RA Tool of the Week highlights Black Love Stories for Teens to honor Black History Month and Valentine's Day
Today we're talking about feelings. BIG feelings! A dip into some SEL books and why they're important.
Writer Tony Weaver Jr. and artists Jes and Cin Wibowo tackle tough subject matter in a fictionalized memoir about becoming yourself in the face of relentless bullying and mental health challenges.
These Black authored works of fiction and non-fiction help young readers consider their role in creating a sustainable environment.
Check out these new titles from North Star Editions!
It’s the second day of the 2025 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour (click here for the full schedule) and I’m honored to talk with Sidura Ludwig and Sophia Vincent Guy, author and illustrator of Rising, a Sydney Taylor Picture Book Honor winner. Travis: Hello Sidura and Sophia! Congratulations on your Sydney Taylor picture book honor for Rising! How did you […]
Schools for military families must pull several lessons tied to immigration, gender, and sexuality and remove books that could "potentially" cover those topics; Tennessee county removes 32 books from school libraries; and Utah pulls 16th book from state's schools.
Connecting the library to pop culture with shareable social media images brings the library to a broader audience and puts it in the forefront of people's minds, says Richmond Public Library's Jennifer Deuell.
Sometimes, one good book can supercharge your professional development. That was the experience of these library leaders.
These five heartfelt titles feature characters whose identities fall under the trans umbrella.
Writing a graphic novel that explores identity, family, friends, language barriers and all within the context of Mexicali is no easy thing. A deep dive into a complex new comic.
Celebrating Zetta Elliott
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Red Flower Volume 1: The Young Rooster and the Sun from Fairsquare Graphics and Detective Stanley and the Mystery at the Museum from Flying Eye Books.
School librarian Monisha Blair shares some ways we can use Passive RA to help connect readers with books
As part of this celebration of the Sydney Taylor Awards, we speak with the illustrator of the only graphic novel to win a Sibert Honor and Sydney Taylor Award!
Taking a look at the most banned picture books of the '23-'24 school year.
Just in time for Black History Month we consider this 2002 release and see how it has aged. Old nonfiction picture books can vary widely in quality. How does this one stand up?
Opening a new school is a monumental task, and setting up a new library is no different. For Comal Independent School District (ISD) in New Braunfels, Texas, the challenge was met with enthusiasm and innovation. With the opening of Bulverde Middle School in August 2024, the district embraced genrefication from the outset, transforming the library into a vibrant, student-friendly space.
Here’s how school librarians are finding innovative ways to bring peers together, share resources, and create community, one PD session at a time.
This list contains collections, anthologies and novels in verse that speak to almost every aspect of Black life in the United States.
Celebrating Olugbemisola Rhuday Perkovich
Topics that drew reader attention in an eventful first week of February 2025.
Are you ready for the best children's book-to-film festival on record? Do you want to see Holes set at a girls finishing school with swordfights (what?)? Then read on!
This may be my favorite list of the month!
This may be my favorite list of the month!
Finding himself traveling back to his teenage years, Niihama uses this opportunity
to change his future in this heartfelt manga.
Today I'm sharing five new middle grade books coming out this month. Check in every Friday for themed Take Five lists of middle grade books!
Can you name these 3 books by their LEGO-fied covers?
Any collection serving teens who prefer their murder mysteries with a heaping side of campy humor should feature this priority purchase.
In a sea of fantasies that start with characters being reborn, this is a fresh perspective and a fun take. Purchase where fantasy adventures are popular, or for collections looking for more stories with female leads.
Famous or not, the star of the story shines in this must-have for all YA collections.
A rewarding romantasy for those willing to brave the dense narrative.
Highly recommended for manga collections looking to add more captivating stories with strong female leads.
A haunting tale that mixes in supernatural and paranormal themes with what it means to love once more after losing a special someone.
Not for the faint of heart, especially around a tragic time in history, but it will find its readers in fans of historical speculative fiction.
Positive messaging, as well as some adorable illustrations, make this a great addition for teen libraries. Recommended for purchase where romance readers are looking for hopeful and encouraging narratives.
Huge fans of the series may delight in the holiday enchantment and a chance for a glimpse at the characters’ lives, but this novella is mostly fluff that the series could do without.
This title doesn’t break much new ground in the genre of school-aged idol romances, but it is sweet enough that romance fans may find appeal from the building relationship between the two leads.
A richly atmospheric fantasy with compelling themes of power and destiny, best suited for readers who enjoy immersive worldbuilding and introspective storytelling. Finn’s debut offers a strong foundation for what could become an exciting new fantasy series.
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