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Stories That Soar: Interview with 2022 Best Books Cover Illustrator Guojing

Stories That Soar: Interview with 2022 Best Books Cover Illustrator Guojing
Acclaimed creator Guojing talks with SLJ about her creative process, the cover image for SLJ's 2022 Best Books issue, and the timely and timeless themes in her stunning chapter book graphic novel The Flamingo.
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Best Poetry 2022 | SLJ Best Books

Best Poetry 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Stories That Soar: Interview with 2022 Best Books Cover Illustrator Guojing

Stories That Soar: Interview with 2022 Best Books Cover Illustrator Guojing
In the Comfort of Books | Editorial Series Nonfiction

In the Comfort of Books | Editorial Series Nonfiction
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Best Graphic Novels 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Shelley M. Diaz, Andrew Eliopulos, Thomas Maluck, Alea Perez, Carla Riemer, Nov 21, 2022
Striking images, stunning narratives, rich colors, and complex panel designs are prime examples of why these 22 works of sequential art belong in the classrooms and on library shelves.

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Best Poetry 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Florence Simmons, Nov 21, 2022
These six selections can boast powerful verse, calls for action, and moving imagery—and poems about animals that sip, slurp, and suck, too.

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Four Titles with Strong Women and Engaging Fantasy for Fans of 'Wakanda Forever' | Read-Alikes
Abby Johnson, Nov 11, 2022
Hand these books to tweens and teens who love Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 

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NCAC Honors School Librarian Martha Hickson, Author George M. Johnson, Colin Kaepernick, and Others
SLJ Staff, Nov 08, 2022
New Jersey high school librarian Martha Hickson is the NCAC's 2022 recipient of the Judith Krug Outstanding Librarian Award.

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Censorship Attempts Will Have a Long-lasting Impact on School Library Collections, SLJ Survey Shows
Kara Yorio, Sep 08, 2022
In the past year, school librarians have faced coordinated, hate-filled censorship campaigns that impact available books and collection development decisions. Here, they share their stories.

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COLLECTIONS

Refreshing the Canon Booklist
May 21, 2021
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CENSORSHIP

ALA: 2022 Book Challenges on Pace to Break Record-Setting 2021 Numbers
Kara Yorio, Sep 16, 2022
Ahead of Banned Books Week, which begins Sunday, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom released data on challenges from January to August of this year.

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PEN America Releases Comprehensive Report, "Banned in the USA: The Growing Movement to Censor Books in Schools"
SLJ Staff, Sep 20, 2022
The first comprehensive look at book bans in the 2021-22 school year breaks down the numbers by state, author, title, content, and legislative pressures. 

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NEWS & FEATURES

Special Report | School Libraries 2021
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NEWS & FEATURES

School Librarians of the Year Offer Ideas, Inspiration | Back to School
SLJ Staff, Aug 05, 2022
K.C. Boyd, Amanda Jones, Cicely Lewis, and other School Librarians of the Year share new plans and perspectives for 2022-23.

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DIVERSE BOOKS

SLJ Diverse Books Survey Page Updated with New Resources, Access to Full Report
SLJ Staff, Jan 31, 2019
On the Diverse Books Survey page, users can access related content, newly updated, as well as our Diverse Books Survey report.

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DIVERSE BOOKS

Diverse Characters Impact Decisions To Buy Books
Kara Yorio, Oct 24, 2018
While in the minority, the SLJ Diverse Books Survey reveals some librarians are declining to purchase books with diverse characters to avoid a challenge.

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BOOKLISTS

Best Picture Books 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Jonah Dragan, Kimberly Fakih, Louis Lauer, Rachel Mulligan, Rachel Zuffa, Nov 21, 2022
Impeccable art and lyrical and child-friendly text set these 27 titles apart from everything else we read this year.

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AWARDS

Sabaa Tahir's 'All My Rage' Wins 2022 National Book Award for Young People's Literature
Kara Yorio, Nov 17, 2022
An emotional Tahir said winning the prestigious award felt like "an impossible dream."

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Best Middle Grade Books 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Emily Beasley, Monisha Blair, Kristin Brynsvold, Myiesha Speight, Ashleigh Williams, Nov 21, 2022
Rollicking adventures, coming-of-age woes, and long-lasting friendships are part and parcel of middle grade books, and these outstanding 25 picks fit the bill.

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Best Young Adult Books 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Ashley Leffel, Amanda Mastrull, Emmy Neal, Florence Simmons, Allie Stevens, Emily Walker, Nov 21, 2022
These 27 picks for teens offer so much for young people pushing to define themselves--first love, fantastical worlds, betrayal, political upheaval, and more.

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Best Graphic Novels 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Shelley M. Diaz, Andrew Eliopulos, Thomas Maluck, Alea Perez, Carla Riemer, Nov 21, 2022
Striking images, stunning narratives, rich colors, and complex panel designs are prime examples of why these 22 works of sequential art belong in the classrooms and on library shelves.

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Best Chapter Books 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Emily Beasley, Monisha Blair, Kristin Brynsvold, Myiesha Speight, Ashleigh Williams, Nov 21, 2022
Chapter books are such an important part of literacy, and these six selections are not only perfect stepping stones on the learning journey, but also fun gems to secure children’s love of reading.

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Best Young Adult Books 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Ashley Leffel, Amanda Mastrull, Emmy Neal, Florence Simmons, Allie Stevens, Emily Walker, Nov 21, 2022
These 27 picks for teens offer so much for young people pushing to define themselves--first love, fantastical worlds, betrayal, political upheaval, and more.

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Best Nonfiction 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Alicia Abdul, Karen Bilton, Lisa Buffi, Shelley M. Diaz, Kimberly Fakih, Vi Ha, Bob Hassett, Kelly Kingrey-Edwards, Amanda Mastrull, Paige Pagan, Ashleigh Williams, Nov 21, 2022

Stellar research, unexplored histories, scientific breakthroughs, and heartbreaking truths loom large in this whopping list of 52 choice nonfiction works.

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52 Standout Titles from John Lewis, Samira Ahmed, Tiffany D. Jackson, and More | Starred Reviews, September 2021
SLJ Staff, Sep 08, 2021
This month, we feature John Lewis's follow-up to the "March" trilogy, Samira Ahmed's middle grade debut shines, Tiffany D. Jackson delivers another winning suspense novel, and two nonfiction titles discuss Charles Dickens.

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Best Graphic Novels 2022 | SLJ Best Books
Shelley M. Diaz, Andrew Eliopulos, Thomas Maluck, Alea Perez, Carla Riemer, Nov 21, 2022
Striking images, stunning narratives, rich colors, and complex panel designs are prime examples of why these 22 works of sequential art belong in the classrooms and on library shelves.

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GRAPHIC NOVELS

Be Afraid (but not too afraid): Graphic novel horror for middle grade readers
Brigid Alverson, Sep 28, 2022
Graphic novels deliver on the thrills and chills, and middle grade readers have plenty to choose from. Brigid Alverson examines the format and recommends 13 titles that deftly blend scary and fun.

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BLOGS

Recent Graphic Novel Deals, Early Nov 2022 | News
Johanna, Nov 15, 2022
Here's a roundup of recent graphic novel acquisitions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS

Nine Native American Graphic Novels | Stellar Panels
Brigid Alverson, Nov 12, 2021
A booklist, resources, and an interview with Sasha Bouché, editor at HighWater Press.

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COLLECTIONS

9 Adult Graphic Novels for Teens: Sophisticated Takes on History, Humor, Sci-Fi, and More
Brigid Alverson, Nov 02, 2022
While publishers turn out an ever-growing array of young adult graphic novels, plenty of adult titles have strong teen appeal, too. These works across a range of genres offer mature takes on topics with potential teen interest.

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BOOKS & MEDIA

Comic: Laura Gao's 'Messy Roots' Goes From Viral Tweet to Indie Bestseller
Laura Gao, Jul 12, 2022
With her graphic memoir Messy Roots, Laura Gao followed an unconventional publishing path from viral tweet to indie bestseller. She illustrates her path to publication in this SLJ-original comic.

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BLOGS

History Comics: The National Parks | Review
Johanna, Aug 29, 2022
A packed journey through changing attitudes towards settings of natural beauty and historical importance.
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BOOKS

Class Act
Oct 01, 2020
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OPINION

Simply the Best: Honoring the year in children’s and YA books is a moment to savor | From the Editor
Kathy Ishizuka, Nov 21, 2022
It’s a constant, Best Books, an annual ritual that nevertheless inspires us anew, lending a welcome element of anticipation, delight, and discovery at year’s end.

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Preparation is Paramount for Possible Challenges | Scales on Censorship
Pat Scales, Nov 04, 2022
A school librarian worries about a vocal parent; a public librarian shares concerns about possible challenges; and a trans student takes on the school board.

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BLOGS

On Cozy Fantasies, Comfort Reads, and the Need for Whimsy in YA Fantasy, a guest post by Jamie Pacton
Amanda MacGregor, Nov 22, 2022
Somewhere, in this storm, we need relief. We need a soft place to land. For me, books have always been comfort, companions, and escape.
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COVER STORY

Native Narratives: Native Authors on Recent Gains in Children’s Publishing
Marva Hinton, Nov 01, 2022

Cynthia Leitich Smith, Joseph Bruchac, Carole Lindstrom, and more share how the market for children’s books by Indigenous authors has changed for the better.

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OPINION

Let Kids Keep Their Chromebooks | Opinion
Abraham Elder, Aug 05, 2022
A district chief technology officer makes the case for giving students their Chromebooks permanently, saying it is not only a move toward more equitable education and but also better for a school's edtech department and budget, too.

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BLOGS

Riots, Revolts, Racism: Historical Fiction and 2023 Mock Newbery Candidates
Steven Engelfried, Oct 05, 2022
From a solo canoe journey to the 1989 Romanian Revolution, this year's best children's historical fiction titles represent a wide range of styles, settings, and time periods. Will one or more wind up with a Newbery Medal?
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BLOGS

Form as Message, a guest post by Amanda Rawson Hill
Amanda MacGregor, Sep 01, 2022
Verse novels have this unique ability within non-illustrated literary forms to convey a message both through words, like standard prose novels, but also through visuals.
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What Makes a Monster? A guest post by Traci Chee
Amanda MacGregor, Mar 03, 2022
A Thousand Steps into Night started with a seemingly straightforward idea: A girl is cursed to turn into a monster. But what makes a monster? Maybe there's power in being a monster. Maybe it's worth it.

The post What Makes a Monster? A guest post by Traci Chee appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

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