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Architects of Change: 10 Middle Grade and YA Biographies of Groundbreaking Women

Architects of Change: 10 Middle Grade and YA Biographies of Groundbreaking Women
SLJ Reviews,  Feb 20, 2026

From Supreme Court justice to spies, magicians, and astronauts, these inspiring women have left an indelible mark on history.

Your Jon Klassen, or, What’s Up With All the Board Books?

Your Jon Klassen, or, What’s Up With All the Board Books?
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Feb 20, 2026
We talk today with the often imitated (and never replicated) Jon Klassen about why, precisely, he's been so drawn to the board book form recently (and what it has to give).
And Where the Sendak Isn’t: A Where the Wild Horses Are Cover Reveal and Q&A with Amy Alznauer

And Where the Sendak Isn’t: A Where the Wild Horses Are Cover Reveal and Q&A with Amy Alznauer
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Feb 19, 2026
"The very best antidote or response to a stereotype (in life or fiction) is the shining particularity of an individual." We debut Amy Alznauer's middle grade novel and have a marvelous talk about Deaf culture, horses, and stumbling on prophetic ideas from your younger self.
Now on The Yarn: Elisha Cooper

Now on The Yarn: Elisha Cooper
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Feb 19, 2026
Over on The Yarn podcast, I talked with Elisha Cooper about his excellent new picture book The Rare Bird. Elisha and I chat about what it means to make art for an audience, the joys and challenges of making a book based on your own pet, and why artists think every book has one picture […]
Recent Graphic Novel Deals, Late January 2026 | News

Recent Graphic Novel Deals, Late January 2026 | News
Johanna | Blogs,  Feb 18, 2026
Here's a look at the graphic novels that publishers have been acquiring, and when we can expect to see them.
Author Susie Nadler on YA Debut ‘Lies We Tell About the Stars’ | 5 Questions and a Rec

Author Susie Nadler on YA Debut ‘Lies We Tell About the Stars’ | 5 Questions and a Rec
SLJ Reviews,  Feb 18, 2026

In this Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. Susie Nadler discusses Lies We Tell About the Stars in this latest installment.

School, Public Library Collaborations Benefit Staff and Students

School, Public Library Collaborations Benefit Staff and Students
Marlaina Cockcroft,  Feb 18, 2026

When school libraries are short on resources and staff, public libraries can provide a lifeline to increase students’ access to books and other library resources and bolster their love for reading.

Diverse Scholarship and the Islamic Golden Ages: A Q&A with M.O. Yuksel About The Prince of Stars

Diverse Scholarship and the Islamic Golden Ages: A Q&A with M.O. Yuksel About The Prince of Stars
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Feb 18, 2026
I felt like doing a bit of a dive into a 2025 picture book bio that didn't get nearly enough attention last season. If you don't immediately know the name "Ulugh Beg" consider this your educational platform for the day.
41 Outstanding International Books for Young People from the USBBY

41 Outstanding International Books for Young People from the USBBY
The Outstanding International Books Committee,  Feb 17, 2026

The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) announced its 2026 Outstanding International Books list, featuring 41 exceptional titles for children and young adults published in 2025 and originating from 24 countries.

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