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Imagine taking something as devastating as bullying and turning it into joy and hope. That is my goal with The Right Back at You Project. I want to bring the conversation about bullying out of the shadows and into the open in as many classrooms as possible.
"How do I acknowledge the harm without letting it dominate the story or overshadow the light? How can I stay truthful about the past while keeping the focus on queer joy?" Learn the answers to these questions in this glorious cover reveal and Q&A.
I give young characters in my novels the power of choice, the ability to fall and rise again to conquer a situation, their fears or something that may have a strangle hold on them for the moment.
Next up in our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery discussions is the book that already won the National Book Award for Young People's Literature: THE TEACHER OF NOMAD LAND by Daniel Nayeri
Blessings are all around in these gentle picture books that exalt sharing and gratitude in a manner accessible to children.
Since our July 2025 Stars So Far issue, SLJ has starred over 300 additional titles, reviewed in print and online from June through December. From board books and holiday titles to professional reading and manga, this list highlights must-have selections for every collection need.
THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES has received positive buzz and led the Heavy Medal suggestion list all year. Does the buzz hold up? Is it truly worthy of the 2026 Heavy Medal Mock Newbery?
Every year, Colby Sharp and I like to record an episode of The Yarn podcast looking ahead to the upcoming year in children’s books. In our 2026 preview, we talk about books we’re excited to read, books we’ve already read and loved, and make some predictions for the year. You can listen here: Subscribe below […]
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