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1. Teen Screams: YA Horror for Every Kind of Reader

Horror, despite how it’s often categorized, is not a genre. It is instead a mood, applicable to any genre that elicits fear, disgust, surprise, or shock. For young readers with still-developing brains, horror can be especially appealing as they navigate their own emotional responses. Librarians must be familiar with the trends, and the kind of chills a reader may be seeking, all through the year.

The feature film version of "The Sun Is Also a Star" premieres in May 2019.

2. If You Like the Movie, Check out These Books

These five films hit the big screen this summer. Kids who like them will also enjoy these books.

3. Read-Alouds for the Whole Family

Shared family reading plays a vital role in growing lifelong readers, but finding the right book can be tricky. Here’s a mix of classics and 21st-century favorites for everyone.

4. Scholastic Survey Reveals Large Drop in Reading Between Ages 8 and 9

Scholastic releases its latest Kids and Family Reading Report.

5. Four Women in Graphic Novels, and How They Made the Leap from Fan to Creator | Stellar Panels

Christina “Steenz” Stewart (pictured), Dylan Meconis, Amy Chu, and Janet Lee talk about finding—and making—comics.