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37 Exceptional Graphic Novel & Manga Titles for All Ages | SLJ 2025 Stars So Far
SLJ Reviews  Jul 07, 2025
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt

Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Pat the Bunny by Dorothy Kunhardt
Betsy Bird  Jul 07, 2025
In Praise of Curation: The practice of advising readers holds something dear—trust | From the Editor

In Praise of Curation: The practice of advising readers holds something dear—trust | From the Editor
Kathy Ishizuka  Jul 08, 2025

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Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day by Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett

Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day by Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 18, 2025
This is, truly, essential reading.
Penguin Young Readers Showcase: July 2025 Titles

Penguin Young Readers Showcase: July 2025 Titles
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 17, 2025
I hope you friendly readers find some good things to add to your TBR lists or your library and classroom collections!
Worlds on Fire: Can Hope Spark Healing? Books about wildfire, the changing climate, and the courage to make a difference, a guest post by Chris Baron

Worlds on Fire: Can Hope Spark Healing? Books about wildfire, the changing climate, and the courage to make a difference, a guest post by Chris Baron
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 16, 2025
Authors Chris Baron, Jewell Parker Rhodes, Shana Youngdahl, and Caroline Starr Rose talk about community, hope, courage, and wildfires.
Dystopian novels are a tool against real-world problems: Fighting back against the American Healthcare system and why it matters for everyone, a guest post by Cassandra Newbould

Dystopian novels are a tool against real-world problems: Fighting back against the American Healthcare system and why it matters for everyone, a guest post by Cassandra Newbould
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 15, 2025
A large percent of our disabled population is getting subpar care and the only way we’re ever truly going to see change is by speaking about and voting for health equity.
Book Review: Spark by Chris Baron

Book Review: Spark by Chris Baron
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 10, 2025
Told in verse, this powerful and compassionate look at bravery, grief, climate change, and activism puts readers right in the heart of the action.
The Ugly Stereotype Beneath the Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQIA+ Books | Opinion

The Ugly Stereotype Beneath the Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQIA+ Books | Opinion
Jonathan Friedman and Tasslyn Magnusson,  Jul 10, 2025

The nine picture books cited in Mahmoud v. Taylor are not pornography. Nor are they obscene. What is obscene is a Supreme Court decision that denies the basic humanity and equality of LGBTQIA+ people.

Identity, Poetic Justice, and Grief Among the Themes in This Year’s Starred Titles | The 2025 Stars Issue

Identity, Poetic Justice, and Grief Among the Themes in This Year’s Starred Titles | The 2025 Stars Issue
Kelly Jensen,  Jul 09, 2025

This year, we awarded dozens of books a prestigious star—and among this distinguished group, several clear commonalities shine bright. From fresh approaches on topics like grief to specific recurrences, such as characters taking on another person’s identity, here are the key trends among 2025's starred books.

When Books Sing: Why Music in Literature Matters, a guest post by Rayne Lacko

When Books Sing: Why Music in Literature Matters, a guest post by Rayne Lacko
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 08, 2025
When we ban books or defund music programs, we don't just silence stories; we sever lifelines. We remove safe, creative pathways for young people to explore emotion, identity, and connection.
In Praise of Curation: The practice of advising readers holds something dear—trust | From the Editor

In Praise of Curation: The practice of advising readers holds something dear—trust | From the Editor
Kathy Ishizuka,  Jul 08, 2025

 AI-generated booklists are possible—and even published. So what is the value of human curation?

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