In Literacy Crisis, Novels in Verse Can Help | Opinion The winner of the 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature shares the power of poetry and novels in verse.

In Literacy Crisis, Novels in Verse Can Help | Opinion
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An SLJ Exclusive Interview with Jason Reynolds The man of many talents sat down with SLJ to talk about taking an audio-only story to a print version, advice for young people who are interested in poetry, and a wish for more whimsy in picture books...

An SLJ Exclusive Interview with Jason Reynolds
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Last Day Pool Party | This Week’s Comics Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Last Day Pool Party from Labyrinth Road and Juniper Mae Volume 3: Journey To The Levels Below fr...

Last Day Pool Party Tops This Week’s Comics | Good Comics for Kids
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‘Release Me’ by Tahereh Mafi Tops Holds Lists | Book Pulse Release Me by Tahereh Mafi leads holds this week. Also in demand are new titles by Marissa Meyer, Tamara Moss, and Kate DiCamillo. Today talks with Ann. M. Martin about “The Baby-Sitters Club” and bey...

‘Release Me’ by Tahereh Mafi Tops Holds Lists | Book Pulse
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2026 Books from Sibert Winners All the 2026 books by past Robert F. Sibert Medal and Honor winners.

2026 Books from Sibert Winners
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The Librarian Effect on Literacy Experts say programs that promote reading for fun and incorporate librarians into lessons are key to addressing falling reading score.

The Librarian Effect on Literacy
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10 Titles About Astronauts, Space Travel, and the Moon Share these books with students and young patrons interested in the Artemis II mission.

Capitalize on Artemis II interest.
10 Titles About Astronauts, Space Travel, and the Moon
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Review of the Day: Is It Spring? by Kevin Henkes - A Fuse #8 Production False spring finally gets its day in the sun. An aid for any parent or caregiver faced with that look of betrayal on their child’s face when they encounter an Easter Egg hunt covered in a foot of snow...

A Fuse #8 Production Review of the Day: Is It Spring? by Kevin Henkes
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42 Standout Selections from Daniel Nayeri, Ari Tison, and More | Starred Reviews, April 2026 Gary Schmidt and Ron Koertge partner on a new middle grade novel. Plus, we celebrate audiobooks from Saadia Faruqi and Jasmine Warga.

42 Standout Selections from Daniel Nayeri, Ari Tison, and More | Starred Reviews, April 2026
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Born in the USA | Review As the Supreme Court contemplates birthright citizenship, Born in the USA is a useful quick history of what it means to be a U.S. citizen and how that has changed since the country's founding.

Good Comics for Kids Review: Born in the USA: The Story of Immigration and Belonging
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A Time To Celebrate—and Fight For—School Libraries | From the Editor For more than 40 years, School Library Month has been a rallying point for communicating the value that school librarians and school libraries bring to their communities.

A Time To Celebrate—and Fight For—School Libraries | From the Editor
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Library Director Fired for Not Moving Children Rutherford County Library System director Luanne James said that relocating the books would violate the First Amendment rights of county residents and compromise her professional obligations. And more...

Library Director Fired for Not Moving Children’s Books to Adult Section | Censorship News
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Science as an antidote to dread, a guest post by Katy Doughty Though How to Survive the End of the World started as a coping mechanism for fear, it ended up a testament to hope.

Science as an antidote to dread, a Teen Librarian Toolbox guest post by Katy Doughty
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Prepub Alert | August 2026 Titles August 2026 Prepub Alert: forthcoming titles to know, share, and buy; plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all the titles and an Edelweiss catalog with plot summaries, author profiles, and more.

August 2026 Prepub Alert: forthcoming titles to know, share, and buy; plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all the titles and an Edelweiss catalog with plot summaries, author profiles, and more.
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Alexandra Cornejo: Meeting the Moment | 2026 School Librarian of the Year Alexandra Cornejo turns the challenges of these times into opportunities

Happy School Library Month!
Read about our 2026 School Librarian of the Year @alliethelibrarian.bsky.social and finalists @mslibrarian75.bsky.social and @librarycherity.bsky.social

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An SLJ Exclusive Interview with Jason Reynolds The man of many talents sat down with SLJ to talk about taking an audio-only story to a print version, advice for young people who are interested in poetry, and a wish for more whimsy in picture books...

An SLJ Interview with Jason Reynolds
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Trans Day of Visibility | Graphic Novels A roundup of graphic novels by and about transgender and nonbinary people.

Trans Day of Visibility: Graphic Novels | Teen Librarian Toolbox
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SLJ Starred Review: Queen of Faces by Petra Lord
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15 Titles That Highlight the Experiences of Marginalized People in American History Thomas Jefferson didn’t have people of marginalized communities in mind when he wrote The Declaration of Independence. However, these titles illuminate the contributions of those not often commemorate...

15 Titles That Highlight the Experiences of Marginalized People in American History
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Today is #TransDayOfVisibility, & I wanted to share this great reading list that @slj.com put together last year. It features 14 books for middle grade & teen readers by trans creators or about trans characters. Add some to your list or your library! ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

Book Review: In the Blood by April Henry Teen librarian Karen Jensen reviews the upcoming mystery/thiller novel by April Henry, IN THE BLOOD

Teen Librarian Toolbox Book Review: In the Blood by April Henry
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Publisher Spotlight Spring/Summer 2026 Preview (Part Four) - A Fuse #8 Production Today I would like you to make the acquaintance of new books coming out from Helvetiq, Kalaniot, Kube, Little Island, and NubeOcho.

A Fuse #8 Production's Publisher Spotlight Spring/Summer 2026 Preview
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6 Adorable Selections for Easter Shelves Whether for readers’ advisory or spring-themed holiday displays, here are six sweet choices for Easter collections.

6 Adorable Selections for Easter Shelves
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Alexandra Cornejo Named 2026 School Librarian of the Year The librarian at Harlingen (TX) School for Health Professions is turning these challenging times into an opportunity to better serve her students and peers.

Alexandra Cornejo Named 2026 School Librarian of the Year
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A Talk with the Team Behind Racial Literacy in Libraries (which I may have helped to co-write) - A Fuse #8 Production "I hope this book convinces folks that racial literacy deserves to be a part of how every library serves their patrons, and that people feel empowered to turn that goal into reality." The go-to guide ...

A Talk with the Team Behind Racial Literacy in Libraries | A Fuse #8 Production
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42 Sterling Offerings from Erin Entrada Kelly, Marissa Meyer, and More | Web Starred Reviews, February 2026 A new take on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and the latest from Derrick Barnes and Frank Morrison are among the web-exclusive starred reviews we published in February.

42 Sterling Offerings from Erin Entrada Kelly, Marissa Meyer, and More | Web Starred Reviews
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Papercutz to Collect Classic ‘Frozen’ Comics | News and Preview Papercutz is collecting comics that previously ran in Disney's Frozen magazine into book form.

Papercutz to Collect Classic ‘Frozen’ Comics | Good Comics for Kids News and Preview
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Congratulations @mslibrarian75.bsky.social !

Congratulations @librarycherity.bsky.social !
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Cherity Pennington: Collaborator | 2026 School Librarian of the Year Finalist Shawnee (OK) Middle School librarian Cherity Pennington is a tireless and creative collaborator.

Cherity Pennington: Collaborator | 2026 School Librarian of the Year Finalist
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