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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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The thing about making these lists is that I always end up wondering why a mysterious benefactor doesn't just somehow KNOW how much my school could use a surprise infusion of cash for all the books our on collection development list.
OLD SCHOOL by Gordon Korman is a realistic fiction title with strong description and rich characters. Guest blogger Elizabeth Johnson introduces the title.
"His uncompromising approach to making art, his refusal to back away from his principles and political engagement." The time has never been better to learn more about Tomi Ungerer.
In Michael Regina's newest horror graphic novel for kids, a regular fishing trip turns into a scary adventure for four friends after they discover a bizarre monster lurking in the river.
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen reviews the book LULA DEAN"S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS by Kirsten Miller
An experimental school, haunted homes, vampires, animal rescue, heroic unicorns, and more!
Open doors and hospitality is the name of the game today as we talk about the agency of turning the page in a book with two renowned picture book creators.
There may be 96 suggested Mock Newbery 2026 titles on Heavy Medal, but there's still many more possibilities for Newbery gold.
Nefarious bluebirds, hilarious waterfowl, historical comics and more in our latest preview of some of the smaller publishers.
The graphic adaptation of the second volume in the Junie B. Jones keeps the humor of the originals and lets the reader see Junie B.'s vivid facial expressions as well.
It’s my hope that young readers, whether you have a name for yourselves or not, feel seen and held by Briar and Finn. Like them, you’re here, and you exist.
A dog's true best friend stars in its own show in this ludicrous and wonderful picture book readaloud. I interview its creator (dog lovers - this one's for you).
Author Gail Jarrow talks about her book about medical lies and cover-ups.
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Hooves of Death Volume 1 from Harper Alley and Rise of the G.E.M.S. from Roaring Brook Press.
Today we'll look at direct quotes of passages from 2026 Newbery contenders to see how the author's actual words might merit Award consideration.
Keezy Young joins us to talk about their new graphic novel, HELLO SUNSHINE.
Just in time for her 20th anniversary, Kate and I tackle the fanciest nanciest gal in picture bookdom. WILL Kate think she's a brat? IS this the first book we've done with glitter on the cover? Listen and find out!
COLBY: I am always on the lookout for great middle grade nonfiction. It is a hole in both my classroom library and in my own personal reading. I’m thankful that authors like Nicholas Day are creating books that are filling that hole. In this episode, I chat with Nicholas about his new book A World […]
This came out early in the year, but I'd like to remind you to give it a close look. Highly sophisticated art with an incredible batch of storytelling. Galligan's greatest is here.
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