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Canto Contigo
With their third YA novel, Garza Villa has established themself as a leading writer of Latine stories, LGBTQIA+ stories, and romances—how fortunate for readers that they all coexist in the pages of a single book!
Eddy, Eddy
This very loose reimagining of A Christmas Carol is a beautifully written crossover novel for older teens and college students.
Quagmire Tiarello Couldn’t Be Better
Will an Underdog Title Win This Year? | Pondering Printz
A longtime Printz observer (and former committee member) considers some of the underdog titles that could win this year.
History, Horror, and More Top Contenders | Pondering Printz
It's that time, again—will Sabaa Tahir's All My Rage, already a winner this season, win the Printz? Works from Tiffany D. Jackson and Candace Fleming are also among this year's contenders.
Robin McKinley Seeks to Create Boundary-Breaking Fantasy | The Newbery at 100
Robin McKinley, who won a Newbery Honor for The Blue Sword in 1983 and the Newbery Medal in 1985 for The Hero and the Crown, discusses her introduction to the fantasy genre and her dedication to centering complex female characters.
Historical Fiction and Nonfiction Are Top Contenders | Pondering Printz
With the turning of the new year, it’s time to talk Printz contenders. Here are six picks to keep an eye on.
Jerry Spinelli: "I Just Try to Write a Good Story" | The Newbery at 100
Spinelli, known for spot-on portrayals of early adolescence, talks about unexpected rewards of the Newbery Medal, “star people,” and creating harmony with characters and story elements.
'Crispin' Author Avi on Historical Fiction, Truth, and January 6 | The Newbery at 100
The prolific author of Newbery Medalist Crispin and Honor titles Nothing But the Truth and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle points out that protest and patriotism are woven into American history.
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