Kahn, Ben

Readers interested in existing and emerging technologies will find a lot to tinker with in this spring’s tech selections.

The debut author spoke with SLJ about the risks and rewards of creativity, taking a chance on yourself, and the significance of father figures in her middle grade novel.

It is with mixed emotions that high school book group, Bookmarked, and librarian Elizabeth Kahn say goodbye to their stint as contributors to SLJTeen.

In addition to best-selling mysteries and thrillers for adults, James Patterson also writes for young readers, and he's extremely proud of his "Middle School" series. The latest entry, I Funny, is told from the point of view of a middle schooler who uses humor to help him cope with a physical handicap and the loss of his family. In this case, laughter really is the best medicine for Jamie Grimm, the narrator of I Funny.