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Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Punycorn and the Princess of Thieves from Clarion Books and Quinnelope and the Unicorn Untopia from Oni Press.
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Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses some YA books you might like if you like EVERYBODY SCREAM, the new album by Florence & the Machine (which she really recommends)
It's unicorns vs. zombies in cartoonist Sam Bragg's new fantasy epic, but that's just the start of this sprawling story set at the end of the world.
32 new and forthcoming books to get on your TBR.
Guest poster Owen Ridings introduces STORY SPINNERS to our Mock Newbery discussion, noting that this graphic novel "manages to pack in humor, realistic sibling dynamics, and fantastical adventures—all while cleverly satirizing the entire fairy tale genre."
Visit a land that's more like, "a tale from folklore, rather than in a magical fictional setting." We talk Pumpkin Kings (and their living wards) with Steven Banbury.
Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts shares a Video Games in Real Life program
Here's a look at the graphic novels that publishers have been acquiring, and when we can expect to see them.
Here's a look at the graphic novels that publishers have been acquiring, and when we can expect to see them.
Here's an exclusive preview of the sparkly spy story Agent Cupcake!
Today we've got breaking news about a new S.T.E.A.M. series from Papercutz.
14 quick reviews of new books.
Here's a look ahead at what's in store on Heavy Medal over the coming weeks as we move towards the announcement of the Newbery Medal on January 26th
You lucky ducks. You're getting an extra special sneak peek of Evanston Public Library's illustrious year end list of some of the best children's books of 2025. Enjoy!
Nayeri is good at engaging setting, and these devices works especially well in a story about land.
Hopefully you'll find some great titles here to add to your 2026 TBR!
Would you like to hear a story? A true one? One told by Laurie Halse Anderson? Discover the tale of how Abigail Adams inoculated her family against smallpox, and see the repackage of Anderson's Fever 1793.
It’s time to own Monday with a Mock Newbery exercise: one sentence persuasion. Today we persuading people to read/ nominate your favorite title. In one sentence, write a justification for your top book. You can write for one title, or all your nominated titles, or a title you are thinking about nominating. The rules are […]
COLBY: Every time I have the opportunity to chat with Derrick Barnes I feel so alive after the conversation. He cares so much about the work that he does, and the stories that he puts out into the world are important and amazing. I hope you enjoy our conversation about his new book The Incredible […]
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Winging It from Graphix and the Witches of Pepperwood Bay from Papercutz.
In 1838, sisters Sarah and Angelina Grimké were the best-known, most hated women in the United States. My book tells why.
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