These print-based gatherings remind us that communities are essential to our survival.
When Dunwich Heights is imperiled by giant monsters, Martin Magus summons giant spectral robot MegaGhost to save the day in this weird cartoon-inspired comic series.
This deeply moving look at grief and loss will be a comforting reminder to many that there is no roadmap for this, that we all just do the best we can.
These stories share a variety of Ramadan and Eid experiences, from fasting for the first time to celebrating in a home. Hand them to young readers leading up to the holy month and all year long.
I have a nice chat with Brendan Wenzel about the debt we owe to the star above in his latest. Also, and I won't lie, the term "poop debut" makes it into our conversation.
Teen librarian Karen Jensen reviews the Morris Award Finalist AISLE NINE by Ian X. Cho
Celebrating author Brittney Morris
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring How to Draw a Secret from Allida Books and Cassi and the House of Memories from Random House Graphic.
Check out these 16 new books from our friends at Penguin!
Following a devastating year of violence against children, our deepest hope is that these 40 outstanding international titles, and the words within them, can inspire bridges of understanding and peace. Download the full list here.
This month showcases excellent titles in poetry, including a book illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Doug Salati, as well as several graphic novels, including a new one from Raina Telgemeier.
When Rachel Weatherford joined Faldyn Elementary School in Katy, Texas, as its first-ever Library Media Specialist, she knew she was embarking on a significant journey. Building a library from scratch is no small feat, but Rachel embraced the challenge with enthusiasm. She understood that to create a thriving library, she needed a vendor that would be a true partner, supporting her every step of the way.
What is on this list is a wide variety of contemporary Black authored books that take readers through someone else’s fictionalized experience with loss.
Celebrating Julian Winters
A surprising friendship springs up when a witch accidentally turns a vampire into a cat in this charming webtoon.
You know, sometimes you just want to do a cover reveal for Lane Smith, amiright?
If you were expected that obligatory love and romance post, you've come to the wrong blog.
Graphic novels rules. Graphic novels are real books. Reading graphic novels is real reading.
The subtitle of today's book is "Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills." Today Stephanie and I discuss them, and why she chose to write a picture book for kids anxious about them.
In Hope Larson's new book, class president Very seems to be the perfect student, but she has a secret: She's failing math, which could endanger her political career. Can she raise her grade, keep her job and save the class trip?
Teen Librarian Jennifer Rummel shares some of her favorite romance books
Celebrating Brandy Colbert
Celebrating Sherri L. Smith!
Writer Tony Weaver Jr. and artists Jes and Cin Wibowo tackle tough subject matter in a fictionalized memoir about becoming yourself in the face of relentless bullying and mental health challenges.
These Black authored works of fiction and non-fiction help young readers consider their role in creating a sustainable environment.
These five heartfelt titles feature characters whose identities fall under the trans umbrella.
Writing a graphic novel that explores identity, family, friends, language barriers and all within the context of Mexicali is no easy thing. A deep dive into a complex new comic.
Celebrating Zetta Elliott
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Red Flower Volume 1: The Young Rooster and the Sun from Fairsquare Graphics and Detective Stanley and the Mystery at the Museum from Flying Eye Books.
Opening a new school is a monumental task, and setting up a new library is no different. For Comal Independent School District (ISD) in New Braunfels, Texas, the challenge was met with enthusiasm and innovation. With the opening of Bulverde Middle School in August 2024, the district embraced genrefication from the outset, transforming the library into a vibrant, student-friendly space.
This list contains collections, anthologies and novels in verse that speak to almost every aspect of Black life in the United States.
Celebrating Olugbemisola Rhuday Perkovich
This may be my favorite list of the month!
This may be my favorite list of the month!
Finding himself traveling back to his teenage years, Niihama uses this opportunity
to change his future in this heartfelt manga.
Today I'm sharing five new middle grade books coming out this month. Check in every Friday for themed Take Five lists of middle grade books!
Any collection serving teens who prefer their murder mysteries with a heaping side of campy humor should feature this priority purchase.
In a sea of fantasies that start with characters being reborn, this is a fresh perspective and a fun take. Purchase where fantasy adventures are popular, or for collections looking for more stories with female leads.
Famous or not, the star of the story shines in this must-have for all YA collections.
A rewarding romantasy for those willing to brave the dense narrative.
Highly recommended for manga collections looking to add more captivating stories with strong female leads.
A haunting tale that mixes in supernatural and paranormal themes with what it means to love once more after losing a special someone.
Not for the faint of heart, especially around a tragic time in history, but it will find its readers in fans of historical speculative fiction.
Positive messaging, as well as some adorable illustrations, make this a great addition for teen libraries. Recommended for purchase where romance readers are looking for hopeful and encouraging narratives.
Huge fans of the series may delight in the holiday enchantment and a chance for a glimpse at the characters’ lives, but this novella is mostly fluff that the series could do without.
This title doesn’t break much new ground in the genre of school-aged idol romances, but it is sweet enough that romance fans may find appeal from the building relationship between the two leads.
A richly atmospheric fantasy with compelling themes of power and destiny, best suited for readers who enjoy immersive worldbuilding and introspective storytelling. Finn’s debut offers a strong foundation for what could become an exciting new fantasy series.
Perfect for rigid thinkers, this book will help children understand that play can be cooperative and imaginative rather than directive. Essential.
A solid purchase for board book collections.
While the text is sparse, this small book will inspire much discussion about how we are connected and how within those connections, we are still individuals.
A fun, engaging rhyming stomp through the farmyard. Hand to fans of Jack Prelutsky or Shel Silverstein.
While no print book on such a topic can be fully comprehensive, this one comes close enough that it belongs in all collections serving teens, educators, and families.
“Even if you haven’t studied art or math, even if you’ve never gone to college, you can make shapes yourself and change how the world looks.” A math-centric tale of discovery.
Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey appear together on a recent episode of the Today show.
This story begins with two middle school librarians, miles and miles apart, who both feel passionately that what publishers call middle grade literature is not what their students need or want.
The action heats up in our preview of Wynd: The Power of the Blood #3.
Today's list feature biographies of influential Black men and women through US history.
Slowly but surely a story formed in my mind. It featured a mystery, ghosts, clever tweens, a notorious graveyard . . . and a countdown. A terrifying countdown.
LOTE4Kids is an online resource designed to strengthen language learning by providing access to digital children’s books in over 75 languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
A near perfect toddler/preschooler storytime book, we talk today with Shawn Harris about bees, the waxiness of crayons, and more.
Eighth-graders Marcus and Izzy do so badly at their gym class swing dance that they'll need extra credit to pass. To earn it, they will have to perform at the talent show, while standing up to a bully and learning to be themselves.
Fast Five is an author interview series. The author is sent 10 questions and is asked to answer five of them. If you are an author interested in participating in the Fast Five Author Interview series, please fill out this form. Kalyn Josephson is a fantasy author living in California. She loves books, cats, books […]
Teen librarian Karen Jensen reviews Neal Shusterman's latest YA novel, ALL BETTER NOW
We create the place we live in, but it also creates us, and it’s impossible to tell where one influence starts and the other begins.
Travis talks with Ruth Chan about CABOOSE.
What new series blends magic, action, and heritage alongside a celebration of Ghanaian culture? Meet the latest Scholastic Branches series and the man behind the stories.
Our latest batch of board book reviews are quite the treasure chest for little lap-sitters and other pre-readers! From basic concepts and to understanding emotions, this collection celebrates inclusion and is perfect for sparking conversation and imagination.
Whether to deliver information in an enjoyable format, provide analysis of historical events, or dispense an innovative look at the future, multimedia continues to grow as a meaningful component of curriculum.
These 12 recent YA titles celebrate romantic Black love in many forms, in different periods of history, and in real and fantasy realms. They include humor, queer love, and paranormal/sci-fi encounters, expanding the much-needed diversity within the romance genre.
What makes you believe that Black lives matter?
Here's a look at the graphic novels that publishers have been acquiring, and when we can expect to see them.
Most people can’t imagine a world without the worst of human nature because that would be the purview of a different species: a post-miserable humankind.
From board books with kids and dogs sharing Valentine's wishes to YA novels about Valentine's dances and do-overs, these titles will warm young readers' hearts this holiday season.
Let’s allow ALL young readers to sample from all the great storytellers who nurture our curiosity, inform our intellect, and help us feel loved. I hope I’m not being too ambitious by trying to do this every day in February!
This thoughtful collection rewards repeat readings, begs to be shared or read aloud, and will resonate with a wide audience of readers and educators.
A solid addition to any collection, providing a pairing of arts and STEM.
A visually stimulating counting book that engages young children both in small and large group settings.
A visually stunning and unique addition to poetry collections.
Sure to be read and enjoyed again and again, this is a highly recommended addition for all library collections.
A recommended addition to library and classroom collections.
Add to collections in need of updates, but catalog it with the joke books rather than poetry to reach the right readers.
A handy tool for extending skill with poetry and word play. While it seems unlikely that most children able to both read and do the writing would be attracted to the cheerful animal stories, the clear and well designed writing and thinking exercises could build poetry interest and ability in the early grades.
An excellent introduction to our awesome planet for novice geographers and poets alike.
A beautifully designed addition to biography collections, spotlighting a singular female artist.
An excellent physics primer and inspiration for young engineers who enjoy creating their own machines to perform simple tasks.
Purchase several copies. Your dinosaur fans will hate returning this one.
The beautiful, smooth illustrations accompany this simple yet stunning story that encourages readers’ curiosity to find the beauty in the natural world.
A first purchase for all libraries desiring an interesting and beautiful story about this important prairie ecosystem contributor. Highly recommended.
A light introduction, intended to supplement other titles about Rumi.
A fascinating and accessible story about whales and the water they live in. Great for a read-aloud, especially for Earth Day.
An excellent choice for any nonfiction collection.
This is a highly approachable book on mathematics, recommended for all libraries.
Although adult assistance will be required for some recipes, this fun and eye-catching cookbook will be a tasty resource for STEAM programs.
Each graphic novel in this adapted series brings history to the forefront in enlightening ways, and the books remain consistently popular among their intended audience. Purchase this installment where the series is frequently circulated.
A must-have for middle schools, high schools, and public libraries that support maker clubs and other youth-driven innovation groups.
This coming-of-age memoir addresses body image in males, a topic not often found in middle school books, making it a solid purchase for libraries to fill that gap.
Honest and heartfelt, Chang has crafted a striking, clearly articulated family drama.
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