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Take Five: January 2026 YA Releases

Take Five: January 2026 YA Releases
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jan 23, 2026
A ghost story, a teen investigative podcaster, a Great Gatsby reimagining, a Sundown Town thriller, and a reimagining of The Winter's Tale.
We Need Diverse Books Launches Unbanned Book Network | News Bites

We Need Diverse Books Launches Unbanned Book Network | News Bites
SLJ Staff,  Jan 22, 2026

We Need Diverse Book aims to fight book banning and better literacy with a new initiative; Library of Congressi s accepting applications for Literacy Awards; NCTE to host African American Read-in with Mychal Threets; and more.

5 Lunar New Year Titles to 'Spread Love and Cheer'

5 Lunar New Year Titles to 'Spread Love and Cheer'
SLJ Reviews,  Jan 22, 2026

Lunar New Year is February 17. Here are some titles to share with young readers, including a new chapter book from Grace Lin.

Watch the 2026 Youth Media Awards LIVE!

Watch the 2026 Youth Media Awards LIVE!
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Jan 21, 2026
We've waited long enough. Bring on the Caldecott. Bring on the Newbery.
A novel approach to depicting polyamory in YA, a guest post by Maria Ingrande Mora

A novel approach to depicting polyamory in YA, a guest post by Maria Ingrande Mora
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jan 21, 2026
I wrote this relationship because I believe that love is limitless and that traditional expectations can be severely limiting. This theme can be applied to so much more than someone’s sexuality. What better takeaway can a teen have than the notion that their future is full of infinite possibilities?
Texas District Cancels Author Chris Barton’s Visit Over Parent Complaints | Censorship News

Texas District Cancels Author Chris Barton’s Visit Over Parent Complaints | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Jan 21, 2026

Glitter Everywhere! by Chris Barton mentions LGBTQIA+ people on one page, which the district said violated the state’s anti-DEI law; Iowa book ban bill back in federal courts; and more.

Post-It Note Reviews: 11 Quick Looks at New and Forthcoming Books

Post-It Note Reviews: 11 Quick Looks at New and Forthcoming Books
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jan 20, 2026
Books about Crohn's disease, jinns, a Nigerian village, puberty, and more!
Take Five: January 2026 Middle Grade Releases

Take Five: January 2026 Middle Grade Releases
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jan 16, 2026
Misfits #3, a whodunnit, a magical beasts meets body-swap story, new Chanel Miller, and a story set during the 1885 expulsion of Chinese Americans from California.
12 Excellent Young Readers' Books to Display During Muslim Heritage Month

12 Excellent Young Readers' Books to Display During Muslim Heritage Month
SLJ Reviews,  Jan 16, 2026

Share these selections from Hena Khan, Saadia Faruqi, Huda Fahmy, and more in January and all year long.
 

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