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Children’s Sci-fi/Fantasy Writer Josepha Sherman Dies at 65

Science fiction and fantasy writer Josepha Sherman died on August 23 in New Haven, CT, after a long illness, in which she battled dementia. She was 65. Sherman’s works include Gleaming Bright (Walker,...

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Nonfiction Notes | Inching Toward Women’s History Month

In the last issue of Curriculum Connections, our “Nonfiction Notes” column premiered. Its purpose? To highlight a few titles publishing that calendar month–books that that have caught our eye and...

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How Do You Feel Today?: Great Books about Emotions

Told with sensitivity, perception, and heartwarming humor, these recent picture books treat a range of experiences and feelings that are all part of a youngster’s everyday world. Share them with...

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Ghostly Guinea Pigs, Time-Travelers, and Seelie Wars | Fiction Series Update

Broach, Elise. Revenge of Superstition Mountain. 304p. (Superstition Mountain: Bk. 3). Henry Holt/Christy Ottaviano Bks. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780805089097; ebk. $9.99. ISBN 9781627792387. LC...

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Counting Down to SLJ’s Popular Picks: Part 1

In advance of the print debut of SLJ’s Popular Picks in the April 2016 issue, SLJ editors have chosen must-have works for kids and teens that appeared in the January 2016 issue. Selections from the...

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Poetry Picks | New Titles for Young Readers

Poetry often receives a bad rap, labelled complicated, frivolous, and definitely not kid-friendly, but any lover or even casual admirer of lyrics knows this to be untrue. The rewards of the kind of...

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All-Star Reviews from Seanan McGuire, Jane Yolen, & More | Adult Books 4 Teens

As we approach the end of the year, we move from creating themed lists of reviews to just getting our favorite books on readers’ radar before time runs out. So all five of the books below are starred...

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9 New Perspectives on WWII | SLJ Spotlight

Nine titles across various genres will fuel fresh discussions of World War II.

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40 Fantastic Titles | December 2017

Audio editions of stellar titles by Mitali Perkins and David Barclay Moore; a book on autism for young audiences; educator and activist Betty Shabazz's early years are explored.

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SLJ’s May 2018 Popular Picks

A day in the life of an ice cream truck; Mariko Tamaki's take on Supergirl; three dinosaur tales on DVD; a heartwarming return to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood; and much more in our May Popular Picks!

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Picture Books from Madeleine L’Engle, Jane Yolen, & More | July 2018 Xpress...

A stellar exploration of Ojibwe powwow heritage; elderly Pettson and his trusty cat Findus go green in their newest adventure; Touché the poodle adjusts to a family addition in L'Engle's picture book.

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