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Archie: The Decision #1 | Review

Archie: The Decision #1 | Review
J. Caleb Mozzocco | Blogs,  Sep 06, 2024
DC Comics' superstar writer Tom King joins artist Dan Parent for a special one-shot in which Archie tries to finally decide between Betty and Veronica...by tossing a coin.
Talking with the Class of ’99 about Censorship at their School

Talking with the Class of ’99 about Censorship at their School
John Chrastka | Blogs,  Sep 06, 2024
Mobilizing Alumni Networks for School Library Advocacy High school alumni are a potentially useful group for advocating about school library issues and initiatives. While some alumni have left your area, many towns and neighborhoods continue to have well-established networks of local graduates who can be mobilized for advocacy. With the current fight over censorship and […]
Take Five: New Middle Grade Books in August

Take Five: New Middle Grade Books in August
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 06, 2024
As always, a list of five is only sharing a tiny bit of what’s new this month. Check your local library for other new releases!
Intensity, Emotional Intelligence, and the Both/And, a guest post by Kirstin Cronn-Mills

Intensity, Emotional Intelligence, and the Both/And, a guest post by Kirstin Cronn-Mills
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 06, 2024
How do we make the world safe for all of us to express our emotions? To begin with, we need to stick together as we cry and laugh our way through the world.
Name That LEGO Book Cover! (#57)

Name That LEGO Book Cover! (#57)
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Sep 06, 2024
Can you name these 3 books by their LEGO-fied covers?
11 Titles with Censorship Storylines

11 Titles with Censorship Storylines
SLJ Staff,  Sep 06, 2024

These titles with book banning and censorship themes are good to share with students and patrons of all ages during Banned Books Week and all year round.

We Did Not See Marlene Dietrich Coming | Feedback

We Did Not See Marlene Dietrich Coming | Feedback
SLJ staff,  Sep 06, 2024

Comments took a sartorial turn, as readers responded to the experience of Vicki Johnson, author of Molly’s Tuxedo, in “Disinvited,” SLJ’s September cover story.

Review of the Day: The Yellow Bus by Loren Long

Review of the Day: The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Sep 06, 2024
Is this a future classic? The answer may lie in the goats.
“Why Are There So Many Adults in This Room?” (Thoughts about Adult Characters in Middle-Grade Fiction), a guest post by Cathy Carr and Joanne Rossmassler Fritz

“Why Are There So Many Adults in This Room?” (Thoughts about Adult Characters in Middle-Grade Fiction), a guest post by Cathy Carr and Joanne Rossmassler Fritz
Karen Jensen, MLS | Blogs,  Sep 05, 2024
Authors Cathy Carr and JOanne Rossmassler Fritz discuss adults in middle grade fiction
Book Review: The Sherlock Society by James Ponti

Book Review: The Sherlock Society by James Ponti
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 05, 2024
A fantastic fast-paced environmental mystery with wide appeal.
Using Magical Realism to Tackle Tough Topics in Middle Grade, a guest post by Heather Murphy Capps

Using Magical Realism to Tackle Tough Topics in Middle Grade, a guest post by Heather Murphy Capps
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 05, 2024
These days, writing and recommending books about tough subjects can feel risky…but there’s never been a time when it’s more necessary to offer readers greater depth and breadth of subjects and diversity of characters.
In Latest Lawsuit, Publishers, Authors, Parents Sue Florida Over Book Ban Law | Censorship News

In Latest Lawsuit, Publishers, Authors, Parents Sue Florida Over Book Ban Law | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Sep 05, 2024

The censorship-related legal battles continue as Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Club, Harper Collins, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, Sourcebooks, The Authors Guild, Julia Alvarez, John Green, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jodi Picoult, and Angie Thomas sue Florida; and the Department of Justice files a brief in support of the lawsuit against the Cobb County (GA) School District.

How GUAVA AND GRUDGES Pays Homage to the Golden Age of YA Romance, a guest post by author Alexis Castellanos

How GUAVA AND GRUDGES Pays Homage to the Golden Age of YA Romance, a guest post by author Alexis Castellanos
Karen Jensen, MLS | Blogs,  Sep 04, 2024
How GUAVA AND GRUDGES Pays Homage to the Golden Age of YA Romance, a guest post by author Alexis Castellanos
From Cartagena With Love, a guest post by Juan Vidal

From Cartagena With Love, a guest post by Juan Vidal
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 04, 2024
When I started working on my novel A Second Chance on Earth, I wanted to capture, in verse, the beauty and complexity of a Colombia that I love so intensely.
Welcome to Heavy Medal

Welcome to Heavy Medal
Steven Engelfried | Blogs,  Sep 04, 2024
It's time for Year 17 of the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Blog! We're looking forward to another season of discussing the best children's books of the year. Here's a look at what we have planned for the next few months on Heavy Medal.
AND THEN, BOOM! Lisa Fipps Returns to The Yarn Podcast

AND THEN, BOOM! Lisa Fipps Returns to The Yarn Podcast
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Sep 04, 2024
Lisa Fipps returns to talk about her latest book And Then, Boom!
Guest Post: Recognizing Our Past, Awakening Our Future by Violet Duncan (Buffalo Dreamer)

Guest Post: Recognizing Our Past, Awakening Our Future by Violet Duncan (Buffalo Dreamer)
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Sep 04, 2024
It is our honor today to host Violet Duncan (Kehewin Cree/Taino) and her guest post accompanying her new MG novel Buffalo Dreamer.
On Becoming a Middle Grade Author, a guest post by Amalie Jahn

On Becoming a Middle Grade Author, a guest post by Amalie Jahn
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 03, 2024
I’m thrilled to share the Team Canteen kids with this next generation of readers and hope the members of The Baby-Sitters Club would choose to sit with them in the mess hall. 
Book Review: Popcorn by Rob Harrell

Book Review: Popcorn by Rob Harrell
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 03, 2024
Think of every awful disaster that could befall a middle schooler on picture day, and it happens to poor Andrew.
9 Books for Kids Starting Kindergarten in the New York Times!

9 Books for Kids Starting Kindergarten in the New York Times!
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Sep 03, 2024
I wrote about books for kids beginning kindergarten for the New York Times
34 DIY, Self-Help, and How-To Guides for Kids and Teens

34 DIY, Self-Help, and How-To Guides for Kids and Teens
SLJ Reviews,  Sep 03, 2024

There's something for everyone in this roundup of active nonfiction. Some books teach readers how to go fishing, bird-watch, and get in touch with their mystic powers, while other offerings cover affirmations, puberty, and career readiness. 

Competing Visions: The Presidential Candidates’ Plans for Education

Competing Visions: The Presidential Candidates’ Plans for Education
Kara Yorio,  Sep 03, 2024

With less than 100 days until Election Day, here's a look at the promises, statements, and proposed policies on education from vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

3 Professional Reading Resources to Help Librarians Understand Book Bans

3 Professional Reading Resources to Help Librarians Understand Book Bans
SLJ Reviews,  Sep 03, 2024

These titles include the background for the current state of book banning, as well as ideas to help librarians respond proactively and reactively. Turn to these titles for information and inspiration for the fight.

SLJ Reviews Gale’s

SLJ Reviews Gale’s "Empowering Teen Mental Fitness" Ebook Series
Darby Wallace,  Sep 03, 2024

Gale offers comprehensive guides to mental health for teens. This three-book series tackles a range of mental health challenges.

The Cyclical Journal, the Heroic Fable, and the Palindrome: A Daniel Nayeri Q&A and Behind-the-Scenes Essay on Drawn Onward

The Cyclical Journal, the Heroic Fable, and the Palindrome: A Daniel Nayeri Q&A and Behind-the-Scenes Essay on Drawn Onward
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Sep 03, 2024
"To love palindromes is to be okay with a little bit of wiggliness when it comes to sense." Settle in for discussions of Borges, Calvino, and Legend of Zelda in our talk with Newbery Honor winner Daniel Nayeri on his latest.
Taxi Ghost | This Week’s Comics

Taxi Ghost | This Week’s Comics
Lori Henderson | Blogs,  Sep 02, 2024
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12-and-under featuring Taxi Ghost from Random House Graphic and Hearing Things from Toon Books.
September Suggestion Totals: 83 Total Contenders

September Suggestion Totals: 83 Total Contenders
Emily Mroczek-Bayci | Blogs,  Sep 02, 2024
We have finished up our final round of suggestions for Heavy Medal 2025 Mock Newbery. The real committee keeps suggesting all year, but here we focus on nominations instead. We have 337 suggestions for a total of 83 titles with FERRIS by Kate DiCamillo still leading the way followed closely by THE TENTH MISTAKE OF […]
It’s Labor Day, Let’s Talk Teens and Labor

It’s Labor Day, Let’s Talk Teens and Labor
Karen Jensen, MLS | Blogs,  Sep 02, 2024
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen looks at some recent discussions regarding children and teens in the labor force for Labor Day
Your 2024 Labor Day ‘Do Not Read’ List

Your 2024 Labor Day ‘Do Not Read’ List
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Sep 02, 2024
It’s Labor Day. So whatever you do, DO NOT read these books today. But tomorrow? Go for it.
The Reading Culture Podcast Presents Children’s Book Creators as They’ve Never Been Heard Before

The Reading Culture Podcast Presents Children’s Book Creators as They’ve Never Been Heard Before
Beanstack,  Sep 02, 2024

Created and hosted by Jordan Lloyd Bookey, co-founder of the reading motivation app Beanstack, that is used by schools and libraries worldwide, The Reading Culture podcast explores authors’ personal stories and their insights into motivating young people to read.

Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Caboose Who Got Loose by Bill Peet

Fuse 8 n’ Kate: The Caboose Who Got Loose by Bill Peet
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Sep 02, 2024
We finally tackle our first Bill Peet picture book. This one is what Kate would call a Choose Your Own Moral kind of book. Let's see if you agree.
Dear Dad: Growing Up with a ­Parent in ­Prison—and How We Stayed Connected
PREMIUM

Dear Dad: Growing Up with a ­Parent in ­Prison—and How We Stayed Connected
Patton, Jay Jay, Antoine Patton & Kiara ­Valdez
For visibility, the book’s purpose is clear, and the emotion is palpable, but the issues with narrative clarity keep it just shy of stellar.
The ­Vincent van Gogh Atlas
PREMIUM

The ­Vincent van Gogh Atlas
Denekamp, Nienke & René van Blerk
This is well-crafted narrative nonfiction. Purchase where more coverage of the artist is needed.
Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back

Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back
Chan, Ruth
A truly uplifting read for anyone, but especially for those who have ever felt alone and unheard by being new, different, or othered. Highly recommended for any library serving youth.
The Startup Squad: You’re the Boss: A Kid’s Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Own Business
PREMIUM

The Startup Squad: You’re the Boss: A Kid’s Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Own Business
Weisfeld, Brian & Bonnie Bader
Recommended for general purchase for all nonfiction collections; there are impossibly few resources available to this readership that take on this topic and cover it in such depth.
The Mythmakers: The ­Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien
PREMIUM

The Mythmakers: The ­Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien
Hendrix, John
A well-sourced biography for patient readers, recommended for libraries where classic fantasy is popular.
The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President
PREMIUM

The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President
Goodwin, Doris Kearns
Recommended only for research or where presidential biographies are in demand or need updating.
Pop-Up Planetarium
PREMIUM

Pop-Up Planetarium
Brunelle, Lynn
An excellent resource that is a recommended addition to any school library.
Robots: Explore the World of Robotics and AI

Robots: Explore the World of Robotics and AI
Admoni, Henny
A highly recommended work that will have kids wanting to learn more about robotics.
Stephen Curry: The Official Graphic Novel
PREMIUM

Stephen Curry: The Official Graphic Novel
Bycel, Josh & Rich Korson
Recommended as independent reading for elementary libraries, especially where basketball is big.
Taking Care of Where We Live: Restoring Ecosystems
PREMIUM

Taking Care of Where We Live: Restoring Ecosystems
Wilcox, Merrie-Ellen
A great addition to any collection, as it builds an influential bond between readers and nature’s call to aid in its rejuvenation.
You Can Be an Activist: How to Use Your Strengths and Passions to Make a Difference

You Can Be an Activist: How to Use Your Strengths and Passions to Make a Difference
Rocha, Charlene & Mary Beth Leatherdale
An approachable, comprehensive guide to empower kids to find their passion and make a change. A must-purchase for all libraries.
Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer

Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer
Harris, Quartez
This book is especially recommended because it not only explains the growth of a successful writer, but it also can stimulate discussions of the ways in which reading and writing enrich our lives.
We Are Free, You and Me
PREMIUM

We Are Free, You and Me
Kaepernick, Colin & Nessa Diab
This is a powerful and accessible invitation for readers of all ages to embrace and support the freedom inherent to all.
When You Find the Right Rock

When You Find the Right Rock
Ray, Mary Lyn
A stunning book and essential purchase, stuffed with ideas, poetic musings, and more than one reason to connect with rocks wherever they are found.
­She Persisted: Dolores Huerta
PREMIUM

­She Persisted: Dolores Huerta
Brown, Monica & Chelsea Clinton
An informative biography that highlights the importance of making difficult decisions and helping others, and an inspiring read for young audiences.
Family and Feelings
PREMIUM

Family and Feelings
Haraštová, Helena
In the books for new siblings space, this is a very thoughtful and thorough approach.
Up Periscope!: How Engineer Raye Montague Revolutionized Shipbuilding

Up Periscope!: How Engineer Raye Montague Revolutionized Shipbuilding
Swanson, Jennifer
An outstanding choice for biography and science classes, women’s history studies, and Black history studies.
Before You Were Here: Where We Come From, What We’re Made Of, and How We Got Here

Before You Were Here: Where We Come From, What We’re Made Of, and How We Got Here
Westerfeld, Scott
Answering deep questions, this book will encourage meaningful, grounded discussions and will be an important part of the elementary library collection.
How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up

How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up
Spiro, Ruth
A fantastic resource for introducing children to robotics. This book educates and inspires, making it a valuable addition to any children’s library.
The Sunflowers: Vincent van Gogh’s Search for Beauty

The Sunflowers: Vincent van Gogh’s Search for Beauty
Marwan, Zahra
A lovely addition to more traditional biographies of van Gogh, with particular appeal to younger readers. This will inspire discussion, and perhaps an art lesson or two.
This Is My Brain!: A Book on Neurodiversity
PREMIUM

This Is My Brain!: A Book on Neurodiversity
Gravel, Elise
An excellent purchase to help readers learn about the importance of the brain, and a great addition to Gravel’s other nonfiction titles.
Secrets of the Ocean: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature
PREMIUM

Secrets of the Ocean: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature
Klepeis, Alicia
A compelling set of stories that will fascinate animal lovers, and a recommended purchase.
Ping-Pong Shabbat: The True Story of Champion Estee Ackerman
PREMIUM

Ping-Pong Shabbat: The True Story of Champion Estee Ackerman
Koffsky, Ann D
A compelling story of a young girl remaining true to herself, this will inspire readers and athletes of all faiths.
A Banquet for Cecilia: How Cecilia Chiang Revolutionized Chinese Food in America
PREMIUM

A Banquet for Cecilia: How Cecilia Chiang Revolutionized Chinese Food in America
Leung, Julie
Words and illustrations provide an excellent introduction to how one woman brought her love of fine Chinese food to the United States.
As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts

As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts
Burgess, Matthew
Required reading for independent spirits
(Be Smart About) Screen Time!: Stay Grounded, Set Boundaries, and Keep Safe Online
PREMIUM

(Be Smart About) Screen Time!: Stay Grounded, Set Boundaries, and Keep Safe Online
Brian, Rachel
Positive, straightforward, and useful, this appealing graphic novel is a solid choice for youth collections.
The Day Moon and Earth Had an Argument
PREMIUM

The Day Moon and Earth Had an Argument
Duff, David
This is a joyful but meaty take on the celestial beings that surround Earth. It delivers solid SEL as well: in an argument between good friends, sometimes all that’s needed is a little perspective.
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