These books touch on book banning, romance, mental health, trans history, friendship breakups, folk-horror, time travel, historical fantasy, dance, climate change, and more.
Today we have a guest post from author Dev Petty, explaining the unique dedication in her latest book . . .
You know what's even more fun than celebrating your own book's release? Celebrating of all the fellow books coming out today too! I do a recap of some of the titles coming out today that are stellar.
Jones, a library media specialist at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Louisville, KY, received the 2025 award, announced today by SLJ and sponsor Scholastic. Two School Librarian of the Year finalists were also selected: Tatanisha Love of Southwest Academy Magnet School for Science and Engineering in Baltimore, MD; and Jennifer Mathews of the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind in Colorado Springs, CO.
What's the favorite part of her job? Turning reluctant readers into bookworms, says Tatanisha Love, library media specialist at Southwest Academy Magnet School for Science and Engineering in Baltimore.
At the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind, Jennifer Mathews built a library from scratch and learned American Sign Language and braille to better serve her preschool through 12th grade students.
To inspire students, Tim Jones proves a little fun goes a long way. For his work transforming the school library into a hub of learning and inspiring students and staff with compassion and humor, Jones has been named the 2025 School Librarian of the Year.
In the News: New Executive Order proposed to end IMLS funding and a call to support your local public library
Author Barb Rosenstock talks about ghosts and hauntings and all things American Spirits
COLBY: I had a whole lot of fun talking to Arree Chung about his new (and first ) graphic novel, Don’t Cause Trouble. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher
It’s that time my friends, Sunrise on the Reaping releases tomorrow. This Hunger Games title is highly anticipated, as many fans have hoped for a prequel with a young Haymitch Abernathy for a long time. While we wait to see exactly how that book unfurls, here are some great recommendations for your library teens who […]
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Story Spinner A Sisterly Tale of Danger, A Princess, and Her Crew of Lady Pirates from Aladdin Books and The Littlest Fighter from Oni Press.
Vampires face an interesting dilemma in immortality. Their bodies, generally, remain the same while their minds change and while the world changes. Context matters. What does it mean to be queer in 1960 vs. 2010 vs. 2025?
Rounding up all the 2025 books by past Geisel Award and Honor winners.
The elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be a devastating blow to public and school library services across the country. ALA and EveryLibrary call on Congress and the American people to fight for the funding.
Lifting up transgender voices in literature has always been important, but now it's more vital than ever. Share these 14 books by trans creators and/or about trans characters ahead of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31 and all year round.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Today I decided to turn once more again to the classic fable of Finn McCool or Fin M'Coul or however you like to spell it.
Today we have a preview of Joey Weiser's The Littlest Fighter, along with some commentary from the author.
Teen librarian Karen Jensen shares how you can find a lot of Canva inspiration and Tips and Tricks on Pinterest to help you create RA tools
Right to Read Day offers fun and engaging ways to connect with freedom fighters in our libraries who have had to endure all the stress brought on by challenges in their workplace.
Here's a look at the graphic novels that publishers have been acquiring, and when we can expect to see them.
Today I'm focusing on five collections of books about women's history for middle grade readers.
Unless titles like John Carreyrou’s Bad Blood or scientific memoirs are hot commodities in your library, this is one to pass on.
A fantastical murder that will be a hit for both classic mystery lovers and true crime fans looking to explore new genres.
This is a browser’s delight, and readers who can’t get enough of space will gravitate to it.
A fun read recommended for collections with Taylor Swift fans who want to learn more about the folklore of their favorite artist.
Sorely lacking in imagination, this collection of poems fails to understand the topic it purports to celebrate.
The charming repetitive nature of the text and the loving illustrations will have young readers thoroughly enjoying the read-aloud experience, for Father’s Day or all year around.
A pathway into a complicated, fascinating moment in history through a queer feminist perspective.
With sweeping action, high stakes, and a shocking love triangle, this book has something for everyone with promises of more to come in the duology conclusion. Highly recommended.
A treasure in versatility and a fine tool for librarians and teachers.
An adorable tale sure to resonate with kids learning their own independent skills.
As an intense story featuring older teens and young adults, this will do best in collections for mature teens where contemporary fantasy is popular.
Purchase for high interest nonfiction shelves, for both browsing and reports.
While this book features little to no plot, it is a good emergent reader title. It’ll fly off the shelves with Spidey fans everywhere.
Middle graders will be hoping for more installments of this “Is It Real?” series. Purchase for all nonfiction shelves.
A unique look at reconciling religious values and personal beliefs, a purchase where LGBTQIA+ books are in demand
Purchase this impressive STEM title for dino fans, curricular tie-ins, and all nonfiction shelves.
A fantastic addition to library collections with an inspiring heroine and a window into deep-sea exploration, this is perfect choice for story hours and STEM programs alike.
Can you guess the children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?
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I get the chance to premiere the Pumphrey brothers' latest picture book? AND it's a follow up to The Old Truck and The Old Boat? AND it's got this crazy beautiful gold foil on the cover?
The whip-smart combination of intrigue and adventure along with thought–provoking reflection makes for a nail-biting, laugh-out loud, stop-and-think read. A must-have duology for all libraries.
A definite purchase for libraries where tales of high sea adventures, pirates, and enemies-to-lovers thrive.
Suggest this engaging, medium-stakes adventure to teens who are ready to mix tame romance with approachable high fantasy.
This feel-good, queer coming-of-age story will circulate well in libraries with diverse young fantasy and Dungeons & Dragons fans.
An excellent title for mature teens who appreciate a frank portrayal of tough topics.
Skip this one to save room for something shorter or more applicable to today’s teens.
This light in the darkness is an inspiring call to action and an essential addition to all collections.
A guide for making book spine poems!
It’s romance! It’s fantasy! It’s romantasy: A fan favorite category for manga. Here are seven recent romantasy manga releases.
Starred reviews have a big problem. And it begins and ends with the 10 points in this list.
The Missouri Secretary of State has launched an investigation into OverDrive and stopped funding for the platform; Utah bans a 17th book from all public schools; a Virginia district removed seven books from the shelves; and in South Dakota, a bill to criminalize librarians was amended with an appeal process on "obscene" materials.
I am lucky enough to be the host site for the NEXT book by X. Fang! We discuss Broken, a tale of guilt, sorrow, and, ultimately, redemption.
Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts shares some recent programming mistakes and what we can learn from them
10 books I'm looking forward to this spring.
The Department of Education lost nearly 2,000 workers in the latest—and largest—move toward the administration's goal of eliminating the federal agency that collects data on student performance, ensures funding for low-income schools, and protects students' civil rights.
From magic to murder, these YA novels set at boarding schools are full of secrets and page-turning plots to keep readers guessing.
A mercurial marsupial insists it's more than just a happy face. Today we're talking with author Caroline Perry about her work helping wildfire relief in L.A., as well as her latest (adorable) picture book release.
We have 15 early Mock Newbery 2026 contender. A mix of fantasy, realistic fiction, a graphic novel, historical fiction.
The Agents of S.U.I.T. have a ghostly case on their hands in this latest volume of the InvestiGators series.
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