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It’s crucial to empower teens to find their voice and their community while advocating for their rights. It’s just as crucial to highlight queer joy and friendship, especially when readers are coming of age during turbulent times.
"A country needs ideas from everywhere, just like mushroom rhizomes help the forest to grow. Below the surface." Today we celebrate the life of a great artist, now gone.
So here’s my challenge: I dare you to get outside, in your community. Connect with your neighbors. Make a project out of it — get some extra credit or community service hours in.
Crafting a “mirrors” and a “windows” book all at once can be tricky but just in time for Passover this year we've an anthology from three great writers. Check out what they have to say about it!
In Finally Fitz, I wanted to write a mental health representation that felt true to my experience, one where the symptoms aren’t so obvious in a culture that conflates perfectionism with ambition.
The Hex Vets are back in a third volume of magical veterinary adventures, this one featuring giant magical otters!
Bear and Olivia show us that with small changes in our lives, we can and should protect these animals and our small corner of the world.
What do Rashomon, knitting, and Richard Scarry's boat hooks have in common? You'll find them all in Tao Nyeu's incredibly clever, reversible latest.
With today's Q&A, I hope you're looking for a discussion of tarot, roller derby, Buffy the Vampire slayer and a LOT more!
A deep dive into a paean to mangos and all they can mean to folks. Bonus: Three mango facts I guarantee you've never heard before.
It's been an embarrassment of podcast riches over on The Yarn recently. Here are five recent episodes for your listening pleasure.
"You can cut everything except the feeling." Nicholas Day is here to discuss the process of writing nonfiction for kids, using the youngest of formats.
The award winning author has a new book on the horizon and we're getting the info early. It's a deep dive into libraries, Kalamazoo, writing by the seat of your pants, and more.
BOOM! Studios is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Lumberjanes with a Kickstarter to fund a new Library Edition.
Two children bounce through history, from the plague to the crusades to Einstein and relativity, in this new volume collecting three of the Magical History Tour stories.
The Newbery Honor-winning author joins us today to discuss writing in the voices of boys, verse novels and their challenges, and more.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
"I may sound naive but I’m a strong believer that books can change the world." Author Raj Tawney joins us today to talk about representation and his new middle grade novel, out this fall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"Words! Words! Words! Endless possibilities!" I interview the thoroughly delightful Micha Archer about her latest Daniel book, her influences, and much much more.
The American Library Association has announced that LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, will not continue past the 2025 event in Phoenix.
At last! The only major award out there that honors excellence in environmental literature has been released! Revel in the winners!
A middle schooler used to living in her best friend’s shadow learns how to stand out and speak up, not just for herself but for her whole school.
A Chinese folktale dating back to 500 B.C.E. tells the tale of two men in love, and Lee Wind is here to tell us more and reveal its beautiful cover.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Today we have the announcement and preview of a new YA graphic novel, Navigating With You, by Jeremy Whitley, creator of Princeless, The Wasp, and School for Extraterrestrial Girls.
A roundup of 2024 books from previous Caldecott Medal and Honor winners.
From the same team that brought you Library Lion comes a tale of spiders, pets, and willful misunderstandings, as I conduct a Q&A with the creators.
Today, we're talking with Lynn Brunelle about poetry, the appeal of the gross and disgusting, and why she gets my 2024 Backmatter of the Year Award.
An absolutely fantastic read about period equity, friendship, direct action, and good trouble.
These days great swaths of books fill our shelves, full of scintillating facts and jaw-dropping images. The book we're talking about today, I Am Gravity? Case in point.
Seems to me that if your art rates an entire exhibit at the Eric Carle Museum then perhaps it would behoove the rest of us to hear what you have to say. A talk with Mr. Chwast then.
Jackson's Wilder Adventures uses imagination and nature learning to help a boy handle childhood struggles.
With a brand new book out in the States on March 19th, we talk with Philip Bunting about ants, nonfiction, comedy, and a whole lot more.
I sat down with comedian Jesús Trejo to talk all about his debut picture book, Papá's Magical Water Jug Clock.
You're in another country and back at home a war breaks out. What do you do? Today we find out what Anna Desnitskaya did and reveal the cover of her latest picture book.
In the first of our two-part series commemorating the anniversary of the War in Ukraine, we talk to Oleksandr Shatokhin about the impact of 2023's YELLOW BUTTERFLY.
Today I review a book that truly exemplifies one of those key moments in a child’s life, fated to be forgotten. I also interview its author.
Papercutz has a new license for Disney graphic novels
Take one Alex London, add in one Paul O. Zelinsky, and sprinkle in a bit of snobby artists, broken fourth walls, and sleep-deprive hallucinations and you have yourself a helluva cover reveal and interview.
It's a double whammy! Not only do you get a lovely interview with Alison Pearce Stevens about her latest informational book for kids, but you get an exclusive excerpt to read as well (you lucky dogs).
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Abrams has announced a new children's graphic novel imprint, Abrams Fanfare.
"...I also believe that this book is, by far, my most politically radical." What's so subversive about veggies? Kyle Lukoff tells all.
Librarian Jenny Arch shares books that show how kids/teens can help shape their life through activism
Kwame Mbalia has a brand new imprint for kids out this fall, and we've got the starting line-up (and their authors!) here to talk all about it.
Please enjoy the unexpurgated edition of my recent interview with Nina Crews about her new picture book biography of Virginia Hamilton.
Deena's authentic voice will immediately draw in readers who will be glad to see her learn to be more open with her family, find a mentor for her art, and get the help she needs to deal with her anxiety.
How are the recent Newbery and Caldecott winners doing on the New York Times Bestseller lists?
Ten'll get you one that you didn't expect to encounter the phrase, "Nancy Drew meets Miami Vice" today, but here we are. I premiere the cover of the latest from James Ponti.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
One does not normally associate vampires with the Sydney Taylor Award, but then one does not usually have the magnificent Deke Moulton on hand. When contacted by the Sydney Taylor Award Book Blog Tour organizers about hosting someone on my site, I had only one request: I want Deke Moulton. Don’t Want to Be Your […]
Today, it is my utter delight and honor to speak to both author Antwan Eady and Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey about THE LAST STAND, where it came from, and a whole host of other things that you will DEFINITELY want to know soon.
A really well done, nuanced look at families and secrets full of love and hope.
For all of your collection development and TBR needs, please enjoy these new titles from Holiday House and Pixel + Ink.
Are you ready for Newbery award winning books like you've never seen them before? The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival is back, baby!
Climate change, conservation, and environmentalism are all issues today's tweens and teens care deeply about.
Do you like it when protagonists get eaten? Of course you do! Marcus Cutler and I talk today about Ed Emberley, Jason Voorhees (if you know, you know) and more in our discussion of this classically irreverent picture book.
What was it about Alterations by Ray Xu that feels so familiar? That look of inescapable horror on its hero's face? The roller coasters? The egg? Whatever it is, today I get to interview Ray about his GN debut!
Can you write an entire picture book on the topic of revision? Newly minted Newbery Award winner Dave Eggers can and has. Enjoy this Q&A with the man himself on his latest.
I talked with Abby Hanlon about the triumphant return of her chapter book series, Dory Fantasmagory.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Art Baltazar heads back to the land of the Craynobi in the second volume of his wacky middle-grade adventure story Yahgz - and we have an exclusive preview!
"I started to miss them. I started to wonder what they were up to." Today we're joined by Veera Hiranandani as she discusses her companion novel to the Newbery Honor winning title THE NIGHT DIARY.
Wonder Woman, Blue Beetle, Starfire, and Prez join the lineup of DC's YA graphic novels. Plus: A look at the Free Comic Book Day titles!
Here's a look at the graphic novels honored at the ALA Youth Media Awards.
You can watch the announcements of the 2024 Newbery, Caldecott, and many more from the comfort of your own homemade computer.
Kids have voted! And the winners of our 2024 Mock Caldecott are . . .
Folks, when you have a chance to interview an absolute legend in the field, you take that chance and you run with it. Today's legend in question: none other than the illustrious Beatrice Alemagna.
A hilarious and engaging look at the life of a self-deprecating teenage feminist facing all the ups and downs of life. A great read.
Uncovered family secrets and a growing feminist consciousness propel a seventh grader to cause good trouble and start a school-wide revolution.
It's been a decade since Dory Fantasmagory first waltzed into our lives. Today I get a chance to ask Dory's creator all the hard hitting questions I've had pent up after all this time.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
What I wouldn't give to see this used as a book club selection or a read aloud at school and then be a fly on the wall for discussions. There is so much to talk about in this deeply affecting look at racism, segregation, activism, and violence.
Colby Sharp and I got together to look back at 2023.
A children's book exhibit in Washington D.C. that will be on display for TEN YEARS? You can visit for free this month, so check it out.
Today I interview a kids' author asking big questions. We discuss "language survival", the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, and more in my discussion with Victor D.O. Santos.
Transitioning is a lot more complicated than facile narratives about "queer joy" or how #ItGetsBetter.
As we enter into a new year, let us not forget those incredible talents lost in the previous. To those authors, illustrator and, occasionally, librarians, I doff my cap and offer my salute. Here are the people we lost in 2023.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Over on The Yarn podcast I talk with Pedro Martín, creator of Mexikid, one of the best books of 2023. Pedro shares how his graphic novel memoir came to be.
Sharing the cover of my upcoming picture book with Matthew Cordell.
Dan Santat's 'A First Time for Everything' won the National Book Award—and two other graphic novels were nominated.
Today I'm talking with Dr. Temple Grandin about her latest book for kids, DIFFERENT KINDS OF MINDS, about the brain, patterns, types of thinkers and more.
Today we're celebrating our 200th episode with a special double interview: Jessixa and Aaron Bagley.
Today it is my distinct honor to present to you the cover of a picture book biography that has a surprising connection to a podcast I know all too well.
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