Today's Archie Digest preview focuses on the hazards of high school sports.
We are lucky to live in a time where there is just so much wonderful middle grade coming out. There's no reason to hear a middle schooler say "I'm bored" this summer.
I’ve finally been able to reach into that drawer and grab some panache. CJ and the soccer-princess-sprite deserve a lot of thanks for that.
A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit brought by And Tango Makes Three authors and a student against a Florida school district can proceed; civil rights icon Ruby Bridges speaks out against censors; and more news on legal battles and library-related legislative actions continue across the country.
The Cat in the Hat comes back again, this time in the very first in a new line of graphic novels starring Dr. Seuss' characters and created by cartoonists working in their own distinct styles.
Teen librarian Karen Jensen discusses learning to do sublimation and what works, and what you might want to think twice about, in a library makerspace
In 1999, almost everyone was worried about a computer flaw or bug nicknamed Y2K for year 2000. Now Erin Entrada Kelly has put the subject in a middle grade novel, The First State of Being.
Should it stay or should it go?
From the Caldecott-winning Big by Vashti Harrison to a bilingual counting book in Mi’kmaw and English, these illustrated works are guaranteed to engage young readers during summer break and all year around.
What do The Joy Luck Club and Holes have in common? Both inspired Nedda Lewers' newest MG Egyptian-American inspired fantasy series for kids!
Teen librarian Rachel Strolle shares a look at some of the new YA coming out in May 2024
Teen librarian Cindy Shutts shares her recent Among Us themed escape room
The perfect book for middle school romance sections; a must-buy.
Give this story to children everywhere. A powerful story of finding your voice and using it to advocate for yourself.
Readers will root for Adelaide to catch a break and be able to return to the life of an 11-year-old instead of an overwhelmed person with adult responsibilities. Recommended for realistic fiction shelves.
A romp of a summer camp story that isn’t to be missed.
An important message about overcoming anxiety is muddled in a busy plot. Purchase for larger collections.
A fun, feel-good look into the world of competitive speed cubing that will surely inspire young readers to pick up a cube for themselves.
An important novel for every library to have. Readers will find they’re not alone in dealing with a loved one’s addiction, as an estimated one in eight children have a parent dealing with substance abuse.
It’s not a perfect summer at the beach, but Winnie’s feelings are perfectly real, and the resolution is satisfying and hopeful. Highly recommended.
Fans of the series will love Harbor and her family, and will root for her on and off the court.
A worthy addition to any library where readers are gobbling up fantasy, and more importantly, a poignant story about family grief and love.
A must-read graphic novel that will draw fans of Jerry Craft’s New Kid and Raina Telgemeier’s Smile. This book belongs on library shelves everywhere.
A moving story with a pleasing twist ending.
A multiple-viewpoint realistic novel with broad appeal recommended for most upper elementary, middle school, or public libraries.
Middle and high school librarians will want this in their collections.
A vengeful adventure that ties up loose ends just tightly enough; a must-purchase for any collection containing the first volume.
Great addition for libraries seeking interactive picture books.
A fun but dense read; for fans of gruesome monsters and political drama.
An intense mystery and slow-burn romance that highlight a historical moment. Recommended for all YA collections.
A dark romantic thriller with a surprise plot twist, this is a welcome addition to collections for mature teens, due to sexually explicit scenes.
Ripped from the headlines, Ahmed’s latest novel frames the fight against book banning as a hopeful endeavor in active civic engagement that a wide audience would benefit from reading.
In this excellent addition to SEL shelves, children will find themselves learning from Bijan and enjoying his story at the same time.
A must-have for teaching children about confidence, acceptance, and kindness.
Whether teens enjoy mysteries, historical fiction, or both, this is one to get into their hands.
Haunting and enormously gripping, but the suicide content deserves consideration for sensitive readers.
This homage to the eccentricities and charm of special grandparents ticks a lot of boxes. Highly recommended
A great YA graphic novel for teens who are trying to figure out who they are or anyone who has ever felt like they were on the outside. This would be a popular title for fans of Christine Suggs’s ¡Ay, Mija!: My Bilingual Summer in Mexico, Deb JJ Lee’s In Limbo, and Emily Bowen Cohen’s Two Tribes.
Purchase where missing-girl mysteries circulate well.
A gloomy horror novel, perfect for middle schoolers too old for “Goosebumps,” but not yet ready for more terrifying fare.
Teens will enjoy the adventure.
A humorous addition, though not an essential purchase, to picture book collections.
A reassuring book for the very young that allows for ambition, curiosity, and homecoming in equal measure, and the knowledge that someone watchful is nearby, if needed. Lovely.
Give this to fans of books by McLemore and Nova Ren Suma.
This sci-fi adventure with heart will appeal to teen readers who have been looking for their next battle mecha story.
With its imaginative storytelling and illustrations, Safer Places is perfect for new and seasoned readers of graphic novels and is a must-have addition to any library’s collection.
Witty and amusing prose will take readers on a romantic journey that realistically addresses anxiety.
A delightful first purchase. Highly recommended.
A slice-of-life thriller with a compelling concept but underwhelming execution.
A profound must-read for any library serving older teens.
Jackson continues to beguile and intrigue readers with this absorbing mystery. Recommended.
A manual for constructing a contented life, this book makes children look deeper and behave with deliberation. And when they do, Henkes says, they are lucky.
A story teaching the valuable lesson of making lemons out of lemonade. Recommended.
A heartwarming romance where creating authentic connections takes center stage.
Recommended. Grab this one for your Disney readers and for those who enjoy a great prom story.
A deeply satisfying standalone readers will race through and a rare Pacific Island–inspired fantasy that belongs in all YA collections.
A beautiful story that should be sitting on the shelves of school counselors and child therapists everywhere.
The creators have come up with an excellent book for caregivers and children who are struggling with their fears, for discussion or as a guide to pushing through.
An unusual addition to a baby’s first books and may be particularly useful in a public library setting to see who gravitates toward it; especially recommended for parents interested in immersing their slightly older child in a STEM-related field.
While this is not a necessary purchase, it buoys shelves dedicated to the imagination and shows another side of summer vacation that requires no money and no adults to be a success.
A solid and browsable introduction to the veterinary profession that will pique the interest of young animal lovers.
A worthy purchase for the animal lovers in the library.
Recommended for libraries where biographies for younger children are popular.
An exceptional addition to all collections.
Highly recommended. This outstanding work has offerings in both theory and practice and is an excellent resource for both LIS students and experienced librarians.
Highly recommended for professional or staff collections in academic, public, school, and all libraries.
An interesting though repetitive roundup of stories from booksellers and librarians that will make readers feel the passion behind the professions.
Necessary for any school teaching multilingual education.
A must for all educators. For new teachers, it provides aspirational direction to teach literacy; for veteran teachers, it will reawaken a passion for the art of teaching literacy.
A must-purchase for professional collections. English instructors, school librarians, and others focused on promoting literacy through independent reading in middle and high schools will find valuable resources to use throughout the school year.
A good starting point for librarians looking to further holistic literacy in their communities, as well as their own careers.
A good supplemental option for teen graphic novel sections.
With the format leaning more explorative and “surfable” than research-focused, this book may need some handselling to find the right audience. An additional purchase.
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