An eye-opening album to be read, cherished, used as a cornerstone for study, or shared across curricula.
Though first published in 2005, this edition’s new illustrations bring it firmly up to date, in a memoir that reads like a fairy tale of a community touched by a miracle.
An immersive look at the world of women’s soccer that makes for an enjoyable read for those who are sports fans, and even those who are not.
A little good news, for once, amplified into an easy book to work into community, LGBTQIA+, politics, and civics units.
A beautifully written and illustrated story of a man who wanted people to explore nothingness, which is a necessity in today’s busy world. A great read-aloud and a must-purchase for all library collections.Graphic Nonfiction
A graphic memoir and fantasy tales are on the table for 2026.
I know I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren’t for the people who helped me get through that early, rough period of trying to figure out how to be a writer.
A writer once told me that when I’m not feeling inspired, I should go out and collect life experiences so I would have things to “add to the pile of stuff” I could write about. I thought it was odd advice at the time, but now I get it.
A Newbery panel you won't want to miss at ALA Annual in San Diego.
These titles take a look at two traditions around the Muslim holiday that commemorates the story of Ibrahim (Abraham).
From a fire-breathing corgi to bunnies with wings, characters in these fantasy titles for elementary and middle school readers hold strong appeal.
Today we've ten terrific titles penned for adults but with some sort of connection to the world of children's literature.
Teen librarian Karen Jensen discusses the concept of teens only programming
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Upstaged from Little Brown Ink and Fluffle Bunnies Volume 1 Buns Gone Bad from Tundra Books.
Centering dignity and equity, authors strive to normalize the topic of menstruation and show how different people experience it.
Which picture books have been checked out the most at my school library this year? Let's have a look . . .
What's big, green, and loves minor league baseball? Today we dive into a Bill Joyce book we've never done before an determine where Bob stands in the pantheon of picture books.
For new readers who like their stories with sparkle, these two books are sure to delight.
Celebrating Asian American Native Hawai’ian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Comic Books for Kids with Angela Frederick
Kelkar talks about her latest book, AND YET YOU SHINE.
A Romanian girl immigrates to Montreal and learns to deal with her period in this middle-grade coming-of-age story.
I hope that reading the book will give readers living with chronic illness a little bit of the gift it gave me as I wrote it.
Part of why we're focusing on middle grade this year on TLT is because discoverability can feel so challenging, with chain stores stocking less MG than ever before. New authors face an even bigger challenge because kids (and their grown-ups) often gravitate toward established authors they know they will like.
This fun Spanish-language title is perfect for young readers and fans of graphic novels and all things monsters!
While the book adds nothing new to the canon, it is a gentle story that young readers will enjoy. Recommended for large picture book collections.
A beautiful and sometimes haunting narrative that will appeal to readers of both realistic and fantasy fiction.
A great story to encourage early readers to think outside the box.
This moving novel carries a powerful message about the meaning of family and the importance of community. Highly recommended for all collections.
Searing and eye-opening, readers will devour Sena’s story in a day.
Slow pacing and repetitious dialogue mar this book’s journey to its unexpected ending, but for readers who enjoy character-focused psychological dramas akin to E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars and Karen M. McManus’s One of Us Is Lying, this is a solid, sapphic, addition to the genre.
A great addition to bilingual board book collections for children, especially where Lil’ Libros titles are popular.
Sure to be popular among middle school readers looking for a quick thrill.
A lovely Spanish-language picture book that would make a solid addition to school and public libraries.
A fast-paced emotional page-turner.
Give to readers who are looking for a story with dark vibes and do not mind a slower paced, highly character driven novel.
With its hilarious storyline and captivating artwork, this book is a joyous celebration of Halloween spirit and friendship.
Baptiste’s debut is a strong first buy.
This debut collection will go down as a young horror fan’s ideal example of scary. It will jump off shelves during spooky season, and word-of-mouth should keep it in constant demand, year-round.
Not an essential purchase, but a cute addition for libraries looking to expand their Halloween board book collection.
A captivating musical coming-of-age novel that sensitively explores racial identity, belonging, and mental illness.
National Book Award winner A First Time For Everything by Dan Santat and Sunshine by Jarrett J. Krosoczka are among the many children's literature titles nominated for the 2024 Eisner Awards.
Conveying a range of experiences, these stories of family, love, humor, and loss will engage children during Caribbean American Heritage Month and beyond.
Sweet and somewhat notable for having a single-parent household, this story can be a suitable addition to Christmas collections. But it is not a must, especially for those that already have the similar title by Chapman, Is It Christmas Yet?
Educators will appreciate the message about the importance of research and nature, and kids will enjoy the relatable story. A great choice for Spanish-language picture book shelves.
A fabulous read-aloud that offers many opportunities for choral reading and movement, this text will have everyone dancing and saying “One more!”
A fun take on the holiday for most holiday collections for little ones.
A perfect addition to bilingual board book collections, especially where Lil’ Libros and Día de los Muertos titles are popular.
A wonderful Spanish-language story that will leave young readers in awe, whether as a read aloud or an independent read. Magical.
Vol. 3 of the illustrated fantasy novel series Children of the Phoenix is coming in December, and it will be the darkest one yet.
Without The Diamond in the Window introducing me to chambered nautiluses all those years ago, I might still be sitting at my laptop staring at a blank page.
Narrative nonfiction has the same goals as any novel – to use these same techniques of conflict, setting, characterization, etc. to build a world that a reader cares about.
NBC Nightly News visits The Rabbit hOle.
Our most viewed posts of the week ranged from high-interest stories for striving readers and shout outs to dear teachers to raising oysters in the library.
Organizations file federal complaints against the Cobb County, GA, and Moore County, NC, schools; Alabama bill to criminalize librarians for "obscene" content fails in state's senate; and advocates file lawsuit against Alabama public library board for restricting materials.
From magical school fantasies to hilarious sibling stories, these 13 selections will keep middle schoolers turning pages during summer break. Complete with graphic novels, biographies, and poetry, this list has something for every tween.
A star studded anthology brings us stories of kids with tiny superpowers. Today, we talk with the book's creators to find out what makes this title tick.
Teen librarian Rachel Strolle shares new YA LGBTQIA+ titles to help you read and build book rainbows for Pride (and all year round)
Teen librarian Cindy Shutts walks us through her Mario themed Escape Room
Teen librarian Cindy Shutts walks us through her Mario themed Escape Room
The Middle-Grade Graphic Novel Elementary-age kids are flocking to the library in droves to check out the latest Dog Man or The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel. All kinds of kids with all kinds of hobbies are interested in reading graphic novels. The format is gaining popularity at an extraordinary rate. Why is this? There are […]
An informal look at the most popular animals in children's books.
The King Penguin by Vanessa Roeder and The Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery won the Irma Black Award and Cook Prize, respectively.
In this Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. In the latest installment, LaDarrion Williams shares about Blood at the Root.
In first grade, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow was the only non-white kid in her first grade class. Her response? Write a truly stunning and lovely picture book about it as an adult. We discuss all.
Here's a look at some recently signed graphic novel deals—and what we can expect coming up!
Grade-schooler Měi Yīng's life seemed happy enough until she got to fifth grade and encountered a relentless bully who made fun of every aspect of her life. Can the examples of her mother and grandmother help her find the inner strength to deal with it?
History is boring to most kids—totally unfair to history, BTW. But it’s true: students often rank my subject, social studies, as their least favorite.
10 books I'm looking forward to this summer.
Talking today about what it takes to make a great food-related picture book readaloud. We discuss pasta, Bee-bim Bop, and more! Warning: This Q&A may make you hungry.
Centering dignity and equity, authors strive to normalize the topic of menstruation and show how different people experience it.
Two authors, who met via social media in 2017 and have been friends since, both published books centering children who happen to be disabled. Here they are in conversation about the need to call disability what it is, and to allow those with disabilities to have the same story lines as everyone else.
Talking today about what it takes to make a great food-related picture book readaloud. We discuss pasta, Bee-bim Bop, and more! Warning: This Q&A may make you hungry.
Danielle Sachdeva, Associate Professor of Literacy and Elementary Education, University of North Georgia and Patricia Newman, Sibert Honor author and Environmentalist, discuss middle grade books about the ocean for World Ocean Day
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Kindgom Races from IDW Publishing and Summer Vamp from Random House Graphic.
For readers feeling their own haze all around them, Mackenzie's story will show that complicated realities will always be better than empty fictions.
The updated Heavy Medal Mock Newbery list features 36 excellent children's books that could be contenders for the 2025 Newbery Medal. Check out the full list here; and we'll add more titles each month.
To celebrate this unexpected milestone I thought I’d reflect on the six most interesting facts about this weird, bittersweet, wild ride of a story.
Which graphic novels have been checked out the most at my school library this year? Let's have a look . . .
From going to work in faraway or dangerous jobs to walking with their kids around the neighborhood or reading bedtime stories, these fathers offer support and encouragement and set an example for their kids. As Father's Day approaches, or all year long, share these titles with little ones and families to recognize the important role Dad plays in their lives.
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