1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (141+ words) Led by Kimberly Fakih, former executive editor of reviews for SLJ, who brings more than two decades of experience in book reviewing and editorial leadership, Open Shelf Reviews will operate as a distinct brand with its own editorial leadership, reviewer…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1178+ words) SLJ’s Mobile Device Policy Survey noted at least one of four positive impacts on reading or library use: more visible engagement with books and reading materials in classrooms; increased library circulation; more independent reading during free time; and more library…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (406+ words) 2026 Stars So Far Home Page Longtime favorite characters, such as Pete the Cat and Lola Levine, are joined by new protagonists in these selections for transitional readers. The Mighty Macy by Kwame Alexander. illus. by Kitt Thomas. Little, Brown. ISBN…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (173+ words) 2026 Stars So Far Home Page This adorable crop of board books address first haircuts and doctor visits and include the latest from Jon Klassen. The Haircut by Theo Heras. illus. by Renné Benoit. Pajama Pr. ISBN 9781772783568. Toddler Talk: Muddy Farm!...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (171+ words) 2026 Stars So Far Home Page These stellar illustrated works celebrate Ramadan, Lunar New Year, and more. Ghost Town in the Mountains by Lynn Becker. illus. by Roland Garrigue. Sleeping Bear. ISBN 9781534113428. Upside-Down Iftar by Maysa Odeh. illus. by Nadine Issa....

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (606+ words) Five schools or community organizations will be awarded grants from Penguin Random House and the Human Rights Campaign; Sarah Lamdon named executive director of the Freedom to Read Foundation; “Mister Rogers” titles coming; and more. For the third year running,…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (1143+ words) Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars by Ashley Poston (Random House/Star Wars; SLJ starred review) leads holds this week. Other titles in demand include: Pizza and Taco: Scariest Sleepover Ever! by Stephen Shaskan (Random House Graphic) The Muéganos by Jaque…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (226+ words) Iranian-American author Sara Amini remembers the impact of Marjane Satrapi’s work. Persepolis is one of the most influential works of our time. “It completely transformed me,” Shadia says. “At a time when I was trapped in the depths of denying…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (338+ words) Children’s author Heidi Stemple reflects on her mother’s life, community, and rules for writing for kids. My brothers and I have always known we shared our mom with the world, and these last two weeks really brought that home. Years…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (215+ words) Graphic novel entries from long-running series by Dav Pilkey, Gene Luen Yang, and Nathan Hale will be on every kid’s must-read list. YA icons Cassandra Clare and Holly Black each expand their well-established fantasy worlds with new installments. And, love-infused…...