Michele Shaw
100 Articles
Last 30 days
Last 6 months
Last 12 months
Last 24 months
Specific Dates
From:
To:
PREMIUM
Naomi Teitelbaum Ends the World
Full of adventure and Jewish traditions and customs, Jewish readers will relish in recognizing their own culture, while other kids will root for good over evil and learn about the Jewish faith along the way.
PREMIUM
Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet
Dee has deftly brought the important topic of eco-anxiety to the fore, while developing a wonderful story about juggling normal middle school worries such as friendships, crushes, and sibling issues.
PREMIUM
Marikit and the Ocean of Stars
With a plethora of fantasy novels geared to middle grades, this one stands out due to its beautiful exploration of Filipino culture and lyrical prose.
A Seed in the Sun
Poignantly told, the story of Lula and her family’s plight will tug young readers’ heartstrings; this is an important, and sometimes unspoken, part of the American past and present that needs to be brought to light.
PREMIUM
Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask
Readers of fantasy will race to the heart-pounding conclusion, and will want to pick up the second book to follow Mwikali and friends into their next dangerous journey.
PREMIUM
Undercover Latina
A strong selection for gamers and middle graders who enjoy action-packed narratives. With broad appeal to fans of spy novels, this title will engage tweens while offering a thoughtful conversation-starter. Highly recommended.
PREMIUM
Eden’s Everdark
Darkly suspenseful; both readers of fantasy and those looking for a creepy, ghostly tale will find much to keep them rooted in this electric novel.
Behind the Gender-free Utopia of 'Every Bird a Prince' with Jenn Reese
The author speaks with SLJ about challenging gender roles, empowering young readers on the ace spectrum, and combating self-doubt.
Cress Watercress
Reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh and The Wind in the Willows, this makes a scrumptious read-aloud or standalone story that will be beloved for years to come.
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER? LOG IN
Thank you for visiting.
We’ve noticed you are using a private browser. To continue, please log in or create an account.
