Author Nova Ren Suma joins us to talk about her new book WAKE THE WILD CREATURES.
From Markus Zusak to Louis Sachar. From Bruno Munari to Janice N. Harrington. The overlap between adult books and children's books becomes evident as I celebrate new titles for adults by writers for kids.
Author Erin Entrada Kelly joins us to talk about her new book At Last She Stood: How Joey Guerrero Spied, Survived, and Fought for Freedom
A parent complaint about a nonbinary snail led a Virginia elementary school principal to cancel a visit by author Erica S. Perl. A former trial attorney, Perl offers a lesson in smart booking contracts and standing up to book and author challenges.
Grab your towel, sunscreen, and snacks, and head out in the sunshine to enjoy some summertime stories. These 16 YA romances celebrate love and everything summer, from camp and vacation drama to days spent at jobs and on creative pursuits.
In this Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. Mina Ikemoto Ghosh shares about Hyo the Hellmaker in this latest installment.
"Here are paintbrushes and wastebaskets and thought." Elisha Cooper talks structure, color, rhythm, and love, as how they pertain to his latest book.
Our third 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.
Karen Jensen reviews the audiobook LOOKING FOR SMOKE by K. A. Cobell
I’ve created a Literary Gomoku for the AAPI Book Challenge by adapting a traditional game board. Your goal is to read five books in a row – horizontally, vertically, or diagonally or you could choose to complete the five corners.
Check out this week's list of new comics, manga, and graphic novels for readers 12 and under, featuring Creaky Acres from Kokila and Pencil and Eraser Lost and Frown from G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers.
I always imagined GAMERS as a celebration of video games and how they can connect people, and I hope this book appeals to those who grew up playing them as much as those who are still growing up.
In a big victory in the fight for intellectual freedom and access to books in school libraries, the majority of candidates backed by pro-censorship organizations like Moms for Liberty lost their school board races in Texas on Saturday.
Celebrate mothers not just for one day but all year long with these selections.
Virginia librarian IdaMae Craddock is using her professional research skills to keep facts at the forefront for her students and fellow educators.
Jamie Smart is the British author and illustrator of the bestselling children’s comic series “Bunny vs Monkey.” Max and Chaffy: Welcome to Animal Island is the first title in his new graphic novel series for kids ages 5–8. Smart talks about the creation of this delightful new series.
Creaky Acres is a story about a girl, a horse, and a whole new way of life. Brigid Alverson spoke to the creators about their graphic novel featuring Nora, a competitive rider, who finds her way on a delightfully weird farm, inhabited by an equally quirky crew of young equestrians.
A celebration of birding, making new friends, and the power of self-love make these picture books excellent choices for summer reading and all year round.
This book? It’s a wonder. A joy. A small pinpoint of light in the darkness that is 2025. If you are in need of something that takes your faith in humanity and gives it a jolt to the gills, that would be this title.
Author Mk Smith Despres takes us behind the scenes of their poetic picture book THERE'S THAT SUN AGAIN.
Moving on can be hard, whether it's changing schools or embracing the afterlife. In Eric Colossal's new graphic novel, a group of pre-teens must save their haunted small town from its plague of ghosts.
Author Riley Redgate joins us to talk about her new book COME HOME TO MY HEART.
Purchase where fairy tale shojo manga and other supernatural romance stories are popular.
With this novel that explores themes of identity, duty, and destiny, YA readers are in for an adventure.
Challenging middle school dynamics and identity themes are accurately portrayed; striving readers will root for Lily as she navigates her way through a new social group and game. A needed and welcome addition for school and public libraries.
Despite the book’s strengths, for many, it will just be too long.
Political urban grit meets classic whodunit cop show. Fabulous.
A timely, affirming gift book ideal for Father’s Day shelves and family story times celebrating modern dads.
Like a sun-drenched memory, this book embodies the magic of girlhood fangirl summers, the sun warming your face, and your favorite pop song blasting as if the whole world is yours.
A heartwarming and entertaining read that celebrates the joys of summer, the magic of childhood, and the enduring bonds of friendship; a great addition to any children’s or school library.
For young readers who delight in the details, this is a genera purchase.
An additional purchase for libraries where fans of the series and game are requesting more time in this expansive universe.
This compelling biography belongs in every library, enhancing instruction and research on women’s history, WWII, the Philippines, and Hansen’s disease.
Featuring a nostalgic comic art style and plenty of laughs, this graphic novel is a standout option for young readers, offering a relatable look at sibling dynamics.
This timely and timeless collection of nature poems is a perfect addition to any library or classroom.
An excellent hi-lo science fiction story.
A charmingly queer meet-cute for fans of all-things-royal.
A good addition for libraries looking for intriguing monster stories and anywhere Urasawa’s works circulate well.
Purchase where readers devour the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis.
Fans of Becky Albertalli’s Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda and Trung Le Nguyen’s The Magic Fish will fall in love with Zeke and his story.
A vital read that celebrates the power of true authenticity, this is a must-buy for middle school collections.
An adventure story that underlines themes of personal agency, this is recommended for fans of fantasy that includes strong human-animal connections.
A relevant story about the migration of butterflies and people, this book could be a great read aloud for a unit on butterflies, immigration, or making friends for elementary school readers.
Loaded with action and a zany cast, this is a definite purchase where Mashima’s other works circulate well.
A relatable story highlighting social intelligence skills in a way that will feel real to young readers.
A definite purchase where the first series is popular.
Hand to fans of rich fantasies like those of the Rick Riordan Presents imprint.
Award-winning author illustrators Julie Flett and Sophie Blackall sat down for a chat on the occasion of Children’s Book Week 2025. Flett created this year’s poster on the theme: “An Ocean of Stories,” and Blackall did the honors in 2024, illustrating “No Rules. Just Read.”
The Illinois elementary school's advisory board planned and led the events of author Dusti Bowling's school visit and continues to focus on building community with their future projects.
These nonfiction titles feature Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander politicians, restaurateurs, Nobel Peace Prize recipients, and more.
The Republican governor of North Dakota said no to legislation he called redundant and misguided; Texas legislators want to dictate where books are in bookstores; students and librarians continue to fight book bans across the country.
A federal judge ruled that the government may not take further action toward dismantling the IMLS, including the mass layoff of employees, while the case is heard.
A narrative steeped in tradition and family with a modern plot, this book will be a welcome addition to picture book collections.
While the back matter provides a good deal of information, there are more engaging options that blend historical information and cultural celebration seamlessly into the narrative.
A delicious read from the first bite; Ellis has whipped up a true goody. This is a solid purchase for all libraries where tweens desire a relatable delight.
Perfect for fans of the visual style and humor of Ben Clanton’s “Narwhal and Jelly,” and also a useful introduction to marine habitats and sea life for classroom units and individual interest.
While it may have limited use if the original classic is a required read, this adaptation is not likely to generate its own audience. Not recommended.
An enchanting start to the series; purchase for readers of other lighthearted romance series like “Romantic Killer” or “The Fiancee Chosen by the Ring.”
This book subtly reminds readers that while our time together may be fleeting, meaningful connections, in all their many forms, endure.
A highly entertaining first installment to a new series that will appeal to fans of Guardians of the Galaxy, this is a must-buy for graphic novel collections.
A long-awaited translation that will appeal to fans of Spirited Away and those eclectic readers who have never encountered Miyazaki’s film; recommended for fans of tales ranging from The Secret Garden to “The Spiderwick Chronicles.”
A buggy adventure with high jinks and teamwork galore, recommended for middle grade fiction collections.
A well-done work that will empower young environmental activists and give them (and any speechwriter) an impactful handbook.
It's giveaway time! A free book of one of the best series I know.
A relevant and redemptive tale of hope in the darkest of times, with gregarious graphics to satisfy kids and a message to break even the most callous adult’s bitter shell.
A stunningly written and illustrated work of children’s literature, and an essential purchase for school and public library collections.
Rich with information and heart, this standout blends STEM learning with community building in a memorable package.
An excellent picture book about sloths that will entertain and inform young readers. A strong choice for any library.
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