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s we narrow down our Heavy Medal Mock list and prepare for our Zoom conversation, the 2023 Newbery committee is also rereading titles before their big discussions. Steven and Emily touched base to determine their predictions and would love to hear yours.
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Gene Luen Yang and Bernard Chang introduce a brand-new hero into the DC Universe, although it's one based on a very old hero—The Monkey King of Chinese myth.
In The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself, I examine how, throughout our history, from 1619 on, Black and BIPOC Americans have always been assumed to be guilty until proven innocent and sometimes there was no proving them innocent.
Which publisher wears the Newbery crown?
A picture book about a young girl coming to understand what a Confederate flag means would be a tricky topic for anyone to tackle. Today I speak with Tameka Fryer Brown about writing such a book.
We have an exclusive announcement today of Tiny Titans co-creator Art Baltazar's new graphic novel, YAHGZ, coming in August from Papercutz.
The more Maya explored those Deep Downs and learned to listen to her own voice, the more she understood that the best fortunes are the ones she writes for herself.
A read aloud that has never let me down.
Alma returns! And as a board book series too. The Caldecott Honor winning character will see new life this September in two books for our youngest of readers, and we've got the covers for you to see!
s we narrow down our Heavy Medal Mock list and prepare for our Zoom conversation, the 2023 Newbery committee is also rereading titles before their big discussions. Steven and Emily touched base to determine their predictions and would love to hear yours.
Young Agatha Christie is a mix of humor, biography, and mysteries.
Riley Jensen shares a look at some upcoming YA mysteries that are on her TBR list
Transitions are tough, and they never stop coming. It’s a good thing we have great books to help us through them.
Today, I am pleased as punch to present a selection from none other than the Kirkus star reviewed March 28th release, Julia and the Shark. A novel just filled to the brim with evocative illustrations.
Teen librarian Karen Jensen takes a look at YA publishing for 2023
I didn’t originally intend to write a book about grief. But then, my father died.
It's true. Steve Sheinkin's BOMB has been adapted into a graphic novel format thanks to the illustrative stylings of one Nick Bertozzi. Today I talk to them both.
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for middle grade readers and under featuring Polar Bear Cafe Volume 1 from Seven Seas Entertainment and Darkwing Duck #1 from Dynamite Entertainment.
The Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Reader's Poll is now open! Choose your top 3 titles from the 16 books on our Heavy Medal Book List. Submit your picks by January 27th at noon EST; results will be annouced on January 28th.
I believe there is an important place for serious dramas but why does culture and immigration always come with tears and seriousness? Often, we are the fiesta!
Dasher is back, and today we'll have a first look at the cover.
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