18+ hour, 57+ min ago  (176+ words) For 2026, the committee is pleased to recognize 10 outstanding poetry titles and six verse novels, all published in 2025. This list features both celebrated voices in children's poetry and compelling new contributors to the field. In 1977, the NCTE Excellence in Children's Poetry…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (189+ words) August 2026 Prepub Alert: forthcoming titles to know, share, and buy; plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all the titles and an Edelweiss catalog with plot summaries, author profiles, and more. In addition to the print column, we provide an accompanying spreadsheet…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (600+ words) In June 2025, Jason Reynolds released Soundtrack, an audio-book original that went on to win an'Odyssey Award Honor. In April 2026, Soundtrack will become available in a printed format. The man of many talents sat down with SLJ to talk about taking…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (426+ words) Gary Schmidt and'Ron Koertge partner on a new middle grade novel. Plus, we celebrate audiobooks from Saadia Faruqi and Jasmine Warga. Choi,'Betty.'Ask the Doctor: Real Answers to 60 of Your Weirdest, Wackiest Health Questions.'illus. by Jannie Ho. Hachette…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1023+ words) The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst leads holds this week. Also in demand are new titles by Megan Lally, Mo Willems, K.L. Walther, and Jessica Yoon. People announces the new celebrity-narrated audiobook of Jacqueline Woodson's Brown Girl Dreaming. Cliodhna O'Sullivan…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (13+ words) 10 Poetry Works for Young Readers Perfect for National Poetry Month'School Library Journal...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (160+ words) From board books to middle grade nonfiction, these selections focus on American history in time for Semiquincentennial celebrations. Teaching America at 250 15 Titles That Highlight the Experiences of Marginalized People in American History Redefining "We the People" Mary Lanni is the…...

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1+ week, 1+ day ago  (109+ words) Whether for readers" advisory or spring-themed holiday displays, here are sweet choices for Easter collections. Libraries are always evolving. Stay ahead. Log In. Be the first reader to comment. First Name should not be empty !!! Please check the reCaptcha News,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (107+ words) A Fuse #8 Production Good Comics for Kids Heavy Medal: A Mock Newbery Blog Libraries are always evolving. Stay ahead. Log In. Be the first reader to comment. First Name should not be empty !!! Please check the reCaptcha News, opinion, features,…...