Can you name these 3 books by their LEGO-fied covers?
A quick dip into the eight titles Eerdmans Books for Young Readers will have out this coming fall. See them first!
Rounding up 2024 books from past Robert F. Sibert Medal and Honor winners
Astronaut Academy's Dave Roman introduces a new magical hero and sends him on a dangerous (if occasionally silly) quest in the pages of his new Unicorn Boy.
A music festival, a Theseus retelling, sleuths, a speculative thriller, a LGBTQIA+ dictionary, and so much more!
Korean and Chinese comics reach English-language readers.
Offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of Olympic athletes, these books encourage readers to believe that their own bodies and minds can achieve amazing things.
In a country where books can be banned if they show a bare butt, two nationally recognized sex educators have written two shame-free books on human bodies. We talk about them today.
Science Comics: Elephants is another excellent, informative entry in the non-fiction graphic novel series.
Over the past few years, the STAATUS index survey has asked Americans to name a famous Asian American. For three years in a row the most common response has been “I don’t know.” Number 2 has been Jackie Chan, who is not American, and number 3 has been Bruce Lee, who has been dead for […]
Elizabeth Acevedo's adult debut receives an SLJ star this month, along with the latest Adam Gidwitz novel, two books for young readers about Eid al-Fitr, and more.
Get a sneak preview and a behind-the-scenes look at new books by Caldecott Medal-winning illustrators Michaela Goade and Matthew Cordell.
Called "a lyrical gem", "touching", "beautiful", and more by its three starred reviews, we discuss a new historical fiction picture book set during the Korean War.
Educator Meg Whittaker discusses books that have music built into the bones
Here's a look at the new comics and graphic novels being released this week.
New graphic novels, poetry collections, middle grade books, and YA.
I chat with Grant Snider about his latest book: Poetry Comics.
School and public librarians across the U.S. are preparing lessons and programming to educate and excite kids about the April 8th solar eclipse, which will appear in totality in parts of 13 states.
What is Easter? Where is the Easter bunny? Where are all the Easter eggs? And what should I wear? Find the answers to these questions and many more about the holiday in these 11 titles.
Incorporating interactive features, engaging text, and delightful rhymes, these board books encourage the magic of a shared reading experience that no screen, app, or video can replicate.
With it being spring and all, we decided to tackle our first Sarah Stewart title.
The U.S. ranks second in the world for the most Spanish speakers, after Mexico. With shortages of bilingual teachers reported nationwide, librarians and publishers consider meeting an acute need.
Here's a preview of the zany post-apocalyptic sports series I Heart Skull-Crusher, by Josie Campbell and Alessio Zonno.
Today's list is of new and forthcoming middle grade fantasies.
Characters in these books, including a few classics, are comfortable being different from others and engage with their world in nontraditional ways.
From elementary books to young adult titles—across various genres and formats—these 12 recent releases elevate voices and showcase the multifaceted experiences within the trans and nonbinary community.
Many autistic girls cope by trying to mask who they are. For them and other children, seek books where main characters are appreciated for being themselves and are not required to change.
Funny, whipsmart, emotionally resonant, and quick. When I want to hand a book to kids, I want to hand them the best. I want to hand them this.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Louder Than Hunger is a book that everyone needs to read so that we can all understand what it’s like to feel so small that you want to disappear completely.
A first look at the trailer for HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON.
An oak tree's willingness to be called he or she canceled a district read in Floyd County, VA; themed book displays are banned in Louisiana parish; and more.
The Caldecott winner can be an impactful read-aloud for all ages.
It is my distinct pleasure and privilege to talk with the great Kyo Maclear and Gracey Zhang about an upcoming book honoring the demae of Japan.
Today, Renee Scott interviews Frederick L. Jones, who is spearheading the Saturday AM line of diverse manga.
By pairing these novels with music from the corresponding time period, librarians can provide readers with a multi-sensory experience that enriches their understanding of history.
Rounding up 2024 books from past Newbery Medal and Honor winners!
These books help support positive discussions with students about the climate crisis.
In this new Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. For our inaugural Q&A of the series, Dinesh Thiru shares about Into the Sunken City.
Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan, is expected to fall around April 9 to April 11 in 2024. These picture books, along with a board book and an early reader, can be shared with young ones while they wait for the first appearance of the crescent moon that marks the end of the long month of fasting.
From Brooklyn, NY to the West Coast, librarians are taking the lead on climate change education.
There are THREE Fan Brothers talking with us today about their latest project. We discuss science fiction, collaboration, disposability, and more.
NBM's fall schedule of non-fiction graphic novels includes history and biography
Join author John Schu and 24/25 AASL President-Elect Becky Calzada Schu's new book, libraries, and books they want to share with librarians.
Giving away three copies of LOUDER THAN HUNGER!
The librarian at H. M. Carroll Elementary in Houston, TX, is committed to her students and community with programming that set her apart from her peers. In addition to Chacon, two finalists were named: Tamara Cox, librarian at Wren High School, Piedmont, SC; and Jessie Storrs, teacher librarian at El Centro Jr/Sr High School, Sacramento (CA) Youth Detention Facility.
"It doesn’t really matter what they did out there,” says the teacher librarian, who serves youth from age 10 to their early 20s at El Centro Junior/Sr. High School in the Sacramento County Youth Detention Facility.
Amanda Chacon ensures a relevant, engaging collection and a welcoming library for her predominantly bilingual students and their families.
From testifying before the state legislature’s education committee to creating a library refuge that helps kids love books, Cox personifies leadership.
"Words! Words! Words! Endless possibilities!" I interview the thoroughly delightful Micha Archer about her latest Daniel book, her influences, and much much more.
Author Jane Yolen visits TLT to talk about her newest book, a collection of poetry titled IN AND OUT THE WINDOW
Parents play a crucial role in the ecosystem of school libraries. Their advocacy, support, and involvement are often key to securing the budget to maintain and expand library services. Engaging parents effectively means communicating the multifaceted value of the library not just to individual students but to the entire school community.
Beyond the love of reading, the prospect of doing well in school, or even increased empathy for those around the reader, middle grade books offer something far more important: optimism.
The American Library Association has announced that LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, will not continue past the 2025 event in Phoenix.
It's the Year of the Dragon so we tackle our first dragon-related text in quite a while. It's our first Jack Kent book. How has it fared since 1975?
When all the adults scoff at Dale's ambition of being a comic book artist, he sets out to prove them wrong by starting an art club in his school.
Author Katie Carroll discusses some self-published titles that fill the gap for characters ages 13-15
COLBY: I had so much fun interviewing Emily Calandrelli for this episode of The Yarn. She is doing so much to get kids excited about science and STEM. Be sure to check out the episode below where we talk about her new book, her hope for the book, and why she writes for books for […]
There's no shortage of middle grade characters who love to cook or bake!
A bright and welcoming addition to books about vehicles, with a huge bonus of centering contemporary Colombian culture.
Zarr shines a harsh light on a child’s experience growing up in a family affected by alcoholism. For readers in similar situations, that light may offer an essential ray of hope.
A must-purchase, this book will leave readers looking at objects around them differently long after its covers are closed.
A solid realistic fiction purchase for middle school collections.
Clever and ideal for engaging children as they explore concepts of independence, resourcefulness, preparation, and planning, while tenderly celebrating expressions of maternal love and bonding through positive interactions with the family matriarch.
An inviting celebration of the wonders of nature, and a highly recommended purchase for all collections.
A worthy addition to the canon of myths retold through the female lens that will appeal to any who enjoys the monster’s backstory.
A bright, positive book with a familiar message told by a sports hero.
Put this in the hands of young activists and any middle school students interested in bringing about change.
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