Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts shares some recent programming mistakes and what we can learn from them
10 books I'm looking forward to this spring.
From magic to murder, these YA novels set at boarding schools are full of secrets and page-turning plots to keep readers guessing.
A mercurial marsupial insists it's more than just a happy face. Today we're talking with author Caroline Perry about her work helping wildfire relief in L.A., as well as her latest (adorable) picture book release.
The Department of Education lost nearly 2,000 workers in the latest—and largest—move toward the administration's goal of eliminating the federal agency that collects data on student performance, ensures funding for low-income schools, and protects students' civil rights.
We have 15 early Mock Newbery 2026 contender. A mix of fantasy, realistic fiction, a graphic novel, historical fiction.
The Agents of S.U.I.T. have a ghostly case on their hands in this latest volume of the InvestiGators series.
Today's summer list from Penguin Young Readers centers LGBTQIA+ stories/characters and race/racism
It's heeeeere! Everyone's favorite oh-dear-god-why-are-you-talking-about-2026-when-we're-barely-surviving-2025 post!
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Botticelli's Apprentice from Quill Tree Books and Max Meow 6 When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad) from Random House Graphic.
If you work with young people and books, you already know that graphic novels are insanely popular. In response, there has been a huge publishing boom resulting in graphic novels that are not just entertaining, but that also address serious social issues in a way that make readers sit up and take notice. Last summer, […]
Rounding up 2025 books from past Caldecott Medal and Honor winners!
Many of the more than 80 executive orders issued by President Trump since Inauguration Day affect K-12 education, schools, and students as the Department of Education faces cuts from Elon Musk's DOGE group and a declaration for the department's "final mission" from new secretary of education Linda McMahon.
The TLA 2025 Aisle-by-Aisle Exhibitor Guide & Coupon Booklet is now available for download. Get an early look at the Exhibitors and what’s happening on the show floor: book signings, show specials, prize drawings, booth giveaways
"To sail for a day / Alone and free, / With someone nice / For company." It's been a while since Kate and I disagreed this much about a title. Hear us have it out!
In this week's Sunday Reflections, teen librarian Karen Jensen reflects on how the concept of DEI relates to her personal and professional life and the concept of the Imago Dei
Readers weigh in on Arkansas legislator “Book Ban Dan.”
Absenteeism is at an all-time high, challenging school districts across the country. How to get students back? The school library could play a role, providing a safe space and sparking engagement.
Smart as a whip, funny, and clever, this little visual metaphor of a picture book is the best possible way to make it crystal clear the responsibilities some kids shoulder.
The Adventures of Baby Zicky is a new series with art that mixes manga, classic comics, and a touch of Winsor McCay.
The Riverdale gang cuts loose in a Minecraft-like game and Jughead hits the jackpot in our preview of Archie & Friends: Level Up.
Books featuring grief, a magic school, a treasure hunt, a robot, and a young adventurer!
Author Trang Thanh Tran joins us to talk about their new book THEY BLOOM AT NIGHT.
Can you name these 3 books by their LEGO-fied covers?
A swoon-worthy teen romance and a great listen for fans of books by David Levithan, John Green, and Rainbow Rowell.
A feel-good story about sleepovers; good for children before their first sleepover, and a great addition to any primary section of a library.
Highly recommended for school and public libraries.
Readers who enjoy biographical graphic novels may enjoy this story, but it is recommended only for very robust collections.
A gritty and nuanced glimpse into the underbelly of poverty, addiction, and gun violence.
This graphic novel adaptation lacks the necessary glow-up the narrative and illustrations needed to feel relevant. Not a necessary addition for most collections.
This novel bridges the gap between YA and new adult fiction, offering a powerful read of representation through genre-defying means.
An important story to add to elementary school collections.
This joyful title will capture young readers and win the hearts of all ages. Highly recommended for public and school libraries.
While certain story aspects feel familiar, this volume adeptly sets up the series narrative, while whetting readers’ appetites enough to look forward to more.
A vibrant fantasy about growing beyond mistakes, loyalty, and bravery that will appeal to readers who love tales of epic quests.
A must-have for any elementary library, this is perfect for fans of series like “Captain Underpants” and “Dog Man.” Readers will want to get ready for a wild ride
A wonderful early introduction to this holiday; a must-purchase for all libraries.
Some YA readers may take to this—the writing is excellent
Recommended for readers who enjoy the romantasy genre, a good heist, and similar titles by Leigh Bardugo, Libba Bray, or Stephanie Garber.
An amazing amalgamation of thoughts, themes, and ideas that could have ended up an unholy mess and, instead, work. Today, I talk with Kyle Lukoff about his Jewish/trans/epic fantasy latest.
In this much acclaimed manga, a fighter must battle fierce opponents and a life-threatening illness in his quest for revenge.
In The Peach Thief, my 13-year-old protagonist—a starving workhouse girl—poses as a boy in order to get a tenuous job scrubbing pots in the all-male world of an earl’s walled kitchen garden.
Rounding up all the 2025 unicorn books.
Rochester (MN) Pride cited unspecified safety concerns for canceling the visit by The Rainbow Parade author Emily Neilson; federal judge says lawsuit over removal of school library books in Florida can continue; districts in South Carolina and Texas keep The Hunger Games and Bathe the Cat on the shelves, respectively, while a Pennsylvania high school removes three LGBTQIA+ graphic novels.
The Kids Discover Online database invites students to an educational environment where they can read, play, and follow their natural curiosity. Here's our review.
Protecting younger siblings everywhere? This super spy graphic novel aims to do just that. A talk with the creators of this newest comic creation.
In cartoonist Cindy Chang's fictionalized childhood memoir, the young Cindy learns a secret that will transform her conception of her own family on a trip to Taiwan.
Even as we need to keep telling the painful truth of book bans, we also need to take extra care to celebrate and elevate the unique gifts that each book offers.
With expertise, empathy, and innovation, librarians have supported students and patrons through COVID-19.
This month's starred selections include nonfiction and reference books, along with the latest Legend of Zelda video game.
Libraries use data about summer programs to make them better every year, and their methods have been improving.
Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu festival celebrating spring. Young readers will enjoy these colorful picture books about the holiday.
Two exemplary titles explore activism from distinct perspectives for young readers.
"I hope this book will illuminate the tragic consequences of xenophobia and racism. I’m really hoping that the massacre is a piece of history we learn from, and not one that we relive."
Science fiction is fun, curious, and adventurous. It bends the reality of our world and stretches our imaginations to explore all the “what ifs” floating within our universe.
This nuanced look at life with a mentally ill parent shows that change and hope are possible, but that one kid can't achieve those things on his own, nor should he have to.
The new Caldecott Medalist on The Yarn podcast!
"...size is one of the first mysteries to confront us when we’re children. It’s still a mystery." Laura Amy Schlitz joins us in conversation as we reveal the cover of her latest book, The Winter of the Dollhouse.
These collections gather poems about nature, imagination, and creativity. Share them with young readers to open up a world of possibilities.
There are problems with the world in which we live. How do we teach children about these problems without, at the same time, giving them anxiety? A conversation between two powerhouses.
Black history centers the Black experience, highlighting the contributions of Black Americans which are either provoked by, aligned with or supported by members of other racial and ethnic groups.
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