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Quietly engrossing, this is an appreciation for both subject and form, all wrapped up together. Hug a tree, or write a poem, or just do both.
Nat the Cat is a delightful story for emerging readers who can use the pictures to decode the simple vocabulary.
I always say that there’s a fine line between the stories authors choose to tell, and the stories that choose us.
I always say that there’s a fine line between the stories authors choose to tell, and the stories that choose us.
Pull out your TBR lists or get ready to add to the orders for books that stock your library or classroom shelves.
Can you guess the children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?
Victory. Stand!, Tommie Smith's memoir of growing up Black in America and his historic protest at the 1968 Olympics, is a must-read, Esther Keller writes.
This stunning and empathetic look at mental illness is not be missed. Perfect from start to finish.
Despite a world that tried to silence their voices, these women writers broke through to create stories that have changed hearts and challenged minds. Share these biographies with your students during Women's History Month and all year long.
SLJ is crowdsourcing interview questions for Reynolds, the 2023 winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award, to answer in a live Instagram event on Thursday, March 30 at 3 p.m. What do you want to ask him?
Creating a Collective Black Ancestry: Researcher Kimberly Annece Henderson Discusses Dear Yesteryear
"Trees have roots, and we each come from a long line of people who play a role in our unique life story." A deep dive into photography, history, and honoring those who came before.
Middle grade author Stuart Gibbs launches a new video series designed to help teachers and librarians inspire and educate a young generation of writers
There are people out there–often whole communities–just waiting to embrace and celebrate you for who you are.
Amina Luqman-Dawson takes us behind the scenes of her 2023 Newbery Medal-winning book, FREEWATER, on the latest episode of The Yarn podcast.
"I hope parents and other caregivers will see themselves in the day-to-day effort to bond with their children through books." Megan Dowd Lambert discusses her latest title and all the good it can do.
Here's a look at recently signed graphic novels that will be coming our way in the future.
I hope this story helps young readers recognize that anxiety and depression are not weaknesses or flaws, but a part of life—and something that can be treated.
"I hadn’t really thought about it specifically, but I guess by the time I was in middle school, I already had the formative understanding of censorship as a political tool to suppress different points of view."
The intersection of board books and Jewish subject matter comes to the fore with today's group of five children's book creators.
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under featuring Ben Mortara and the Thieves of the Golden Table from Source Point Press and Batcat from Amulet Books.
To some readers—mostly adults, who are under some fallacy that teenagers will remain innocent so long as we shelter them from difficult themes—my book will be one giant red flag.
Here's a look at some of the kids' graphic novels deals that were signed in February.
The nature of Brynn and Skylar’s relationship doesn’t make Brynn or the book less queer. Giving Brynn a meaningful relationship that was neither romantic nor sexual was a very intentional move on my part.
PREMIUM
Travis Daventhorpe for the Win!
An excellent graphic novel debut that elementary kids will eat up.
PREMIUM
Just the Right Cake
A solid purchase for collections wanting to augment their collections with books on divorce, change, family, and finding your story.
Most effective as a read-aloud, this dense history/myth doesn’t quite meet its stated goal of being a story about magic and growing up but does offer a whimsical and informative element to the folklore collections of upper elementary libraries.
A fun scientific romp with a Black girl protagonist; perfect for middle grade readers who need a chemistry review or a clever introduction to the periodic table.
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In the Palm of My Hand
An appreciation of nature is sure to follow any reader who ambles through this tale.
PREMIUM
Belle of the Ball
A sweet sapphic rom-com, this book is a must for any teen graphic novel collection.
Regardless of the illustrations, this is a good addition to the field of STEM biographies.
From developing vaccines to discovering dinosaurs, these women have left an indelible mark on the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
PREMIUM
Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop
A must-have addition to any collection that circulates graphic novels. Great for fans of Aaron Blabey’s “The Bad Guys” and SpongeBob SquarePants.
PREMIUM
Grandad’s Pride
Though it does not quite live up to the promise of its predecessor, this book will prove meaningful to children and families with connections to the history and continuing tradition of Pride.
PREMIUM
Whatever Comes Tomorrow
Perhaps now more than ever, this book is an antidote for the anxiety that many are currently experiencing as a result of the pandemic. A worthy title.
An exuberant follow-up to The Proudest Blue, this should join that one on the shelves.
PREMIUM
Beneath
Artistically and emotionally compelling, this book shows how consideration of others can lead to peace within ourselves. A book for a wide range of readers, brisk enough for the very young and affecting enough for older ones.
A vibrant #girldad story of patience, determination, and love makes this an easy purchase for all library collections.
A first purchase for picture book collections, this title will be a hit at story hours and for and classroom read-alouds, as well as a treasure for book lovers of all ages.
A sensitive story infused with optimism and perseverance, this will encourage wholesome conversation with children of all socioeconomic backgrounds; it’s an essential purchase.
Remember Stuntboy, in the Meantime? Well it has a sequel and we're premiering it today along with a slew of interior spreads. Nice!
Once we let go of the concept that characters can only be inherently good or inherently bad, we can start creating complex book characters who are both and neither.
More news from Papercutz this morning: A new Smurfs Tales book is on the way!
We need scientists, and we need diversity in science, and we need books for kids, and we need citizen science projects, but most of all…we need hope.
We’ve wrapped up some reviews for the newest installments in different YA series for consideration in your collection development. From fae courts to the fields of Troy, this list has something for every fan of YA.
This raw, emotional, experimental story is a powerful read. In turns melancholy, brutal, and funny, this is an innovative look at loneliness and sexuality.
I grew up knowing that books could take us places. Outer space. California. Narnia. What if I wrote a book that could take readers to my home, Honduras?
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Hoops from Candlewick Press and Bea Wolf from First Second Books.
Sixteen titles have been suggested as Mock Newbery 2024 contenders. Keep reading and we'll open suggestions again in April.
COLBY: Have you read the 2023 Newbery Medal winning book Freewater? Amina Luqman-Dawson’s book is unforgettable. As soon as I finished reading the book, I knew that we had to have her on The Yarn. A HUGE thank you to Victoria Stapleton and Little Brown Books for Young Readers for making this interview happen. I […]
One thing I value and believe in is the role of stories in helping readers to experience new perspectives. To see other sides. To think critically.
An extraordinary picture book biography about an extraordinary pioneer in comics and journalism that deserves a spot on every shelf.
PREMIUM
Turtles of the Midnight Moon
This story will have wide appeal, reaching tweens interested in mysteries, the environment, and ocean life. While some elements may feel out of place, middle graders will still be charmed.
With its sensitive portrayal of loss, and its carefully researched depiction of a devastating time in American history, this lyrical novel is highly recommended.
This Ramadan isn't going so great at school for the Nayra of Iasmin Omar Ata's great new graphic novel Nayra and the Djinn, but then she meets an actual djinn online and her familiar world takes on a whole new dimension.
I asked my mom a question I was given for a blog interview: “What the hardest obstacle you’ve had to overcome?” My mom looked at me for a moment, then said, “Ah, how about the fact you couldn’t read until fourth grade!”
A first look at the trailer for THE CROSSOVER, based on the book by Kwame Alexander.
From a collection of short stories for children to a novel about a high school senior facing Islamophobia in a big city, these six titles center Ramadan and Eid for young readers.
These 13 recent and upcoming books combine relevant contemporary stories with simple vocabulary and streamlined sentences and dialogue.
March 14th is Pi Day. From early readers who are still learning how to count to middle graders who might be ready to recite the first ten digits of this irrational number, Pi Day is a fun opportunity to get young readers excited about math. Here are 14 books to help mark the occasion.
Kami Garcia talks about Teen Titans: Robin, which is out today, and the rest of her Teen Titans original graphic novels.
An extremely thoughtful and moving examination of death that focuses on the honor of being with someone when they die. A complex read that isn't easy but is worth it.
Jerome and I tapped into our early heroic adventures for our new book, Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair. In a hybrid mix of panels and prose, we tell the story of Lincoln and Hudson Dupré, two brothers just like us.
A roundup of 2023 books from previous Caldecott Medal and Honor winners.
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under featuring The Green Girls from Graphic Universe and Snowcat Prince from Oni Press.
We're 10 months away from the 2024 Newbery Medal announcement, but it's never too soon to start reading. If you've read any early 2023 publications that might have a chance at the Medal, add your suggestions to our monthly list between now and March 13th.
Children of the Black Glass began some years ago on a family road trip, when we found an obsidian deposit near a dirt road on the wild side of a jagged mountain range.
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The "Leaders Like Us" series showcases more than twenty illustrated biographies of diverse leaders created by representative authors and illustrators. Dr. Karen Su, of the University of Illinois Chicago, was selected to write the biographies of Asian American leaders, starting with Grace Lee Boggs and Philip Vera Cruz.
March is dedicated to celebrating women's contributions to history, culture, and society in the U.S. These 10 collective biographies of hardworking, determined, fierce women will teach and inspire young readers.
In this new collaboration from the team behind Mickey's Craziest Adventures, Uncle Scrooge assigns Donald Duck his most daunting quest yet: Find the true meaning of happiness.
PREMIUM
Under-the-Sea Seder
For a realistic under-the-sea Jewish holiday adventure, refer to Esther Susan Heller’s Menorah Under the Sea.
PREMIUM
Meet Ms. Marvel
The superheroes in this fun reader will delight and engage emerging readers.
A great book about teamwork, and a valuable addition to a library or classroom.
PREMIUM
Heroes by a Hair
Readers of all backgrounds will enjoy this story of two Black brothers growing up and using their imaginations in a unique story full of mischief and mayhem.
This engaging graphic novel tackles very real feelings and will keep readers invested in Avery’s life. Highly recommended
Ideal for WWII history fans and readers who have graduated from Lauren Tarshis’s “I Survived” series.
What do Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, and Amy Cheney Beach have in common? They’re all groundbreaking women who made a mark on music history. Share these picture book biographies to inspire the next generation of talented performers.
From John Schu's latest picture book to an Ibram X. Kendi adaptation of a Zora Neale Hurston story, March's starred titles all shine.
When younger readers can read about families or about other kids who suffer from things they have been grappling with in secret and often shame, it can enable them to break their silence, to reach out, and to ask for help. Lifesaving help.
Torrey taps into a kind of writing we've been in dire need of for a very long time. And with his authentic voice and whole heaping helpfuls of heart, his latest book Hands is one that your kids are NOT going to want to miss.
A first look at PLOOF by Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser
A recommended purchase for all early reader collections.
For young readers who love funny animal stories, as well as sweet stories about self-acceptance.
This title has the potential to appeal to young kids everywhere.
PREMIUM
Pinkfong: Everybody Dances!
Purchase for collections where shared early reading titles of television licensed material and Pinkfong, in particular, are in demand.
A wonderful addition to any early childhood or elementary school library, this is a perfect purchase for any collections where the “Judy Moody” or the “Stink” series circulate well.
The story helps children understand that best friends can have different interests, but it remains silent on the value of compromise.
PREMIUM
Henry, Like Always
This title features a boy on the spectrum who finds a way to meet change and manage it; it’s a great addition to any library’s early chapter book collection.
PREMIUM
Maxie Wiz and Her Dragon
A sweet bedtime story of friendship and magic for emerging readers.
PREMIUM
I Really Want to Make Lemonade!
The value of cooperation, teamwork, thoughtfulness, and sharing with friends are all important themes revealed in this entertaining and engaging story.
A winning graphic novel for a wide range of readers; an added highlight is a bonus 18-page story written and illustrated by Moore. A must-have addition to library collections.
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