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11/19/2025

Amazing Audiobooks ( ) Featured Review: Immortal Consequence

Any young people who are interested in the history of the Civil Rights movement or the life of Malcolm X will be engaged by this book as well....

Any young people who are interested in the history of the Civil Rights movement or the life of Malcolm X will be engaged by this book as well.

11/18/2025

Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers ( ) Feature Review: The Story of My Anger by Jaminne Mendez

There is laugh-out-loud humor, and moments where teens will relate to Sara Lin's cringe-worthy, yet honest behavior...

There is laugh-out-loud humor, and moments where teens will relate to Sara Lin’s cringe-worthy, yet honest behavior

11/17/2025

Best Fiction for Young Adults ( ) Featured Review: Up in Smoke by Nick Brooks

Fans of the author's work Promise Boys as well as readers who enjoy a mystery mixed with social justice themes will enjoy this book. This book will appeal to fans of Nic Stone as well as Angie Thomas and Jason Reynolds....

Fans of the author’s work Promise Boys as well as readers who enjoy a mystery mixed with social justice themes will enjoy this book. This book will appeal to fans of Nic Stone as well as Angi…

11/14/2025

Apply for a Grant for Teen Programming at Your Library – Final Opportunity!

Applications are due by December 1, 2025 for YALSA’s Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant. This annual $1,000 award, funded by friends and family of Joann Sweetland Lum and issued by YALSA, recognizes a librarian who has a creative, innovative project that promotes literacy. Apply today: https://airtable.com/appZlu418LJuIqzop/shrYd0sb206jeP0co

11/13/2025

While this book is marketed as an adult title, it holds strong teen appeal with a relatable main character who is struggling with a creative crisis and, especially, with the alien invasion being stopped by a rather lovable alien and his human sidekick....

While this book is marketed as an adult title, it holds strong teen appeal with a relatable main character who is struggling with a creative crisis and, especially, with the alien invasion being st…

11/12/2025

While this book is marketed as an adult title, it holds strong teen appeal with a relatable main character who is struggling with a creative crisis and, especially, with the alien invasion being stopped by a rather lovable alien and his human sidekick....

While this book is marketed as an adult title, it holds strong teen appeal with a relatable main character who is struggling with a creative crisis and, especially, with the alien invasion being st…

11/12/2025

Any young people who are interested in the history of the Civil Rights movement or the life of Malcolm X will be engaged by this book as well....

Any young people who are interested in the history of the Civil Rights movement or the life of Malcolm X will be engaged by this book as well.

11/07/2025

Cynthia Leitich Smith talks Legendary Frybread Drive-In, indigenous representation in children’s and YA lit, and literature as a cultural celebration for all readers. Learn more about Cynthia Leitich Smith Visit Cynthia’s website Follow Cynthia on Instagram Book Cynthia to talk at your school or library Find Indigenous Reads Find Legendary Frybread Drive-In Find The Others by Cheryl Isaacs Preorder Medicine Wheels by Byron Graves Heartdrum Indigenous Reads Rising We Need Diverse Books Authors Against Book Bans Watch our interview with Byron Graves

Cynthia Leitich Smith talks Legendary Frybread Drive-In, indigenous representation in children’s and YA lit, and literature as a cultural celebration for all readers. Learn more about Cynthia Leiti…

11/05/2025

The audiobook producers put a lot of thought into adapting this book to an audio format, and it shows through the full-cast narration....

The audiobook producers put a lot of thought into adapting this book to an audio format, and it shows through the full-cast narration.

11/04/2025

There is laugh-out-loud humor, and moments where teens will relate to Sara Lin's cringe-worthy, yet honest behavior...

There is laugh-out-loud humor, and moments where teens will relate to Sara Lin’s cringe-worthy, yet honest behavior

11/03/2025

Readers will be drawn into the moral complexities, left questioning whether either side truly has humanity's best interests at heart....

Readers will be drawn into the moral complexities, left questioning whether either side truly has humanity’s best interests at heart.

10/28/2025

This book is a must-read for teens with an interest in true crime or curiosity about cults,...

This book is a must-read for teens with an interest in true crime or curiosity about cults,