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I appreciate their clear-eyed distrust of many long-held ideas and conventions. I’m encouraged about the future when I hear their incisive analyses and their validation of a variety of identities.
Our second round of Mock Newbery suggestions is now open. Share up to five titles that you feel might belong in a discussion of the best books of 2025.
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It's our very first Lauren Child on the podcast! We talk picky eating, weird Girl Scouts, and how Charlie and Lola were the Bluey of their day.
The George M. Johnson memoir is No. 1 for the first time after Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer held the top spot the last three years. Two Ellen Hopkins titles made the list.
Teen librarian Karen Jensen reflects on the suffering of children and recently proposed changes to child labor laws
We should all be so lucky to find something in our lives that makes us as happy as the weekly visit of a garbage truck makes Mabel. It is, after all, “The best thing in the world,” to find your passion.
Kick back and enjoy a special automotive-themed preview of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comics Digest #334, featuring a new story starring Toni Topaz and a full classic story about Veronica's prestige wheels.
Here are five new releases to read while sitting outside in the sun!
The author of Joyful Song, Heather Has Two Mommies, and Hachiko Waits shares the questions, anxiety, and outcome of a planned school visit in Missouri.
From the loss of Hoopla, databases, and Wi-Fi hotspots to the closing of rural branches, librarians document the devastating effect of the end of IMLS funding.
Tragedy! Tortillas! And an interview with one of the funniest people in the picture book biz, Eliza Kinkz! Hope you're hungry cause we're talking tacos and mistakes today.
Geared towards upper high school and college students (though also appropriate for younger high school students), this memoir of Christine Mari’s journey of self-discovery will resonate with young readers trying to find a sense of self.
Teen librarian Karen Jensen shares some YA book recommendations inspired by the emotion themed characters in Disney's Inside Out movies
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Several states received notice that their IMLS grants were terminated; the Department of Education demands states sign a certified letter declaring their public schools do not have any programs that could be considered to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion or it will withhold funding.
As board books continue to evolve, they’re cleverly expanding to meet the needs of readers even as they approach early school age.
With book bans and challenges happening at a horrifyingly consistent rate, we need this day more than ever.
Personally, I love poetry, but it can be a hard sell to kids. Many readers do not naturally gravitate to poetry books. Left to their own devices, teens and tweens are not stampeding to the poetry shelf. But if you can find a gateway, a poetry resource or activity that engages students deeply and gives […]
Disabled people deserve to appear in a variety of positive storylines, the same ones in which abled and neurotypical characters typically populate.
2025 poetry books (and a book spine cento).
These three books poignantly explore characters whose relationships to the past heavily influence their present.
Would you care for a spate of shockingly good poetry out new in 2025? Because for whatever reason, we've some true delights to enjoy!
feel a loss for what libraries can do in communities that are already poorly funded. I feel an attack on an institution that provides information and supports literacy, two cornerstones of any democracy. I feel an attack on our democracy.
Check out our exclusive preview of the first volume of Magda, Intergalactic Chef, a middle-grade graphic novel that mixes competitive cooking and intergalactic mayhem.
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Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Cartoonist Club from Graphix and Maxwell Dark Nightmare Hunter Volume 1 from Penguin Young Readers.
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. Naomi Milliner is the author of Super Jake & the King of Chaos (Running Press Kids) and […]
I'm so glad I had an afternoon of nothing planned, because once I got started on this book, I couldn't put it down.
My big hope is that after reading my book, kids will discuss and debate and define true kindness for themselves. Spread kindness like confetti—yes! But let’s also plant it deep inside.
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In Community with Readers: Transforming Reading Instruction with Read-Alouds and Minilessons
A recommended purchase for educators seeking to enhance community building through purposeful and engaging discussions.
The author’s friendly, inviting writing style and the abundance of links to sources, videos, and examples of teaching materials make this an invaluable guide for all teachers.
This adaptable title addresses the specific concerns of school librarian professionals and is a recommended purchase for those interested in developing a new manga collection or improving and promoting an existing one.
A recommended purchase for school libraries with dynamic professional collections, especially where titles such as Vickie F. Echols’s AI for School Leaders: 62 Ways to Lighten Your Workload and Focus on What Matters and Dave Durand’s Leading Giants: A Leader’s Guide to Maximum Influence are popular.
Recommended for schools looking to expand or update their professional resources on media literacy instruction; consider using in conjunction with a pedagogically focused text to more effectively teach the included examples.
An excellent resource for librarians, educators, and parents, this is recommended for school, public, and academic libraries.
School librarians, technology specialists, and administrators interested in fostering digital literacy and exploring future-ready skills may find value in this book’s insights, though they might need additional resources for deeper implementation.
Readable, supportive, and well-organized, this offers necessary information for making, interacting with, or carrying out video streaming decisions for anyone tasked with developing a library video streaming program.
A must-purchase text for recent and aspiring library science grads, career planning collections, and anyone exploring career changes in academic and public spheres.
This is a novel piece of nonfiction that is fully entertaining for older elementary students.
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This Makes That
A nice addition to beginner graphic novel books for young readers; children will enjoy the details of the classroom and the controlled chaos that often accompanies a group of enthusiastic students.
A factual title that can be enjoyed in bite-sized pieces and which highlights the concept of play for the very audience who would love it.
A pro-nature and pro-ecology poem about the life cycle of the pine tree, this book will appeal to collections seeking gentle science books; it can also be added to the holiday shelves.
A powerful and inspiring book that will resonate with young readers interested in sports, activism, and Indigenous culture.
This fun and unique nonfiction picture book introduces confident elementary school readers to a selection of cute and dangerous animals found around the world.
For those with a strong environmental readership, this is a great biography of one of the early environmentalists and an excellent graphic novel.
A great choice for teens who enjoy ghost stories and those interested in con artists or history. Recommended for all libraries.
A fantastic addition to any early reader collection, Bear and Bird’s latest adventures are sure to keep young readers entertained while encouraging the growth of their reading skills.
PREMIUM
Uni and the Dolphin
Bright pictures and familiar characters will appeal to those who enjoy a story about magical creatures and helping the environment.
PREMIUM
Maker Girl and Professor Smarts
A wonderful complement to any Makerspace or STEAM program and a strong addition to graphic novel collections, especially with a bit of booktalking to point out the book’s unique elements.
The eighth book in this easy reader series features a beach party filled with fun; purchase where need dictates or where "Really Bird" books are popular.
PREMIUM
Art’s Art
Give to patrons who are eager for an compelling story as well as a book to develop their vocabulary.
PREMIUM
Rosey Stink Badger
While not an essential addition to collections, this title’s gentle resolution suggests that reputations are not necessarily to be believed.
A delightful and relatable read, this book is a must-have for libraries and a sure hit with young readers.
Popular sea creatures like sharks and mermaids may not be enough for this to become a favorite. A secondary purchase, it may connect with Disney fans or where fairy tales frequently circulate.
PREMIUM
Good Boy
Guts meets PAWS in a graphic novel about anxiety and agility that will be popular in all graphic novel collections.
PREMIUM
Rainbow Fair
A solid purchase for libraries seeking more diversity in Asian experiences as well as Muslim representation.
A delightful addition to the shelves, highlighting the power of friendship and overcoming obstacles, both big and small.
PREMIUM
Family Week
An engaging, introspective read that balances humor with heartfelt emotion, capturing the joy, pain, and uncertainty of adolescence in a way that will resonate with young readers navigating their own paths.
A resonant tale of a tween struggling to adapt to change; a must-buy for all middle grade collections.
A satisfying tale of magic gone wrong, this title has appeal for fans of fantasy and realistic fiction alike. A welcome addition to large graphic novel collections.
PREMIUM
Band Nerd
A moving and ultimately uplifting story, this is a must-read for middle school libraries.
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