Junior Library Guild
@jrlibraryguild.bsky.social
A collection development service providing libraries with the best new-release books for children and young adults.
#FunFact: JLG started as Junior Literary Guild, a children’s companion to an adult book club! Everyone in "Our Gang" was a member. 😁 Learn more about our history: sbee.link/pbmntwfj48
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#FunFact: JLG started as Junior Literary Guild, a children’s companion to an adult book club! Everyone in "Our Gang" was a member. 😁 Learn more about our history: sbee.link/pbmntwfj48
Books hold the power to shape the lives of your readers. Let's take this week as a reminder of the difference reading can make. 📖☁️ Thank you to all of the amazing authors and librarians who work so hard to provide great stories!
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Books hold the power to shape the lives of your readers. Let's take this week as a reminder of the difference reading can make. 📖☁️ Thank you to all of the amazing authors and librarians who work so hard to provide great stories!
Happy Halloween from Guildy and the JLG team! We hope everyone has a spooktacular day. 👻🎃
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Happy Halloween from Guildy and the JLG team! We hope everyone has a spooktacular day. 👻🎃
Sometimes it's all about appreciating the little things, including watching kids fall in love with reading. ✨
October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Sometimes it's all about appreciating the little things, including watching kids fall in love with reading. ✨
Check out what 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 is saying about this Easy Readers Plus title as a potential Caldecott consideration!
#CallingCaldecott: Megan Dowd Lambert on HOW ELEGANT THE ELEPHANT (@littlebrownyr.bsky.social): "@marlafrazee.bsky.social takes Mary Ann Hoberman’s varied, playful verses and expands upon them to create a fully realized world that invites imaginative escape for readers" www.hbook.com/story/how-el...
How Elegant the Elephant
Megan Dowd Lambert discusses Marla Frazee's illustrations for How Elegant the Elephant: Poems about Animals and Insects, written by Mary Ann Hoberman:
www.hbook.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Check out what 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 is saying about this Easy Readers Plus title as a potential Caldecott consideration!
Shoutout to all the authors, publishers, and librarians who change young lives every day. 🤗
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Shoutout to all the authors, publishers, and librarians who change young lives every day. 🤗
Happy Monday! Guildie believes in you. 😁🫶
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Monday! Guildie believes in you. 😁🫶
Guess the category: 🐾🐕🦥🐙🐘
October 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Guess the category: 🐾🐕🦥🐙🐘
The life of a cool librarian starts with JLG. 😎🎶 𝘛𝘢𝘺𝘭𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘸𝘪𝘧𝘵: 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘶𝘮 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘶𝘮 by Kase Wickman, Joanna Weiss, and Moira McAvoy will be in our December Adult Crossover Nonfiction Plus boxes! sbee.link/mfgt4b8kdv
October 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The life of a cool librarian starts with JLG. 😎🎶 𝘛𝘢𝘺𝘭𝘰𝘳 𝘚𝘸𝘪𝘧𝘵: 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘶𝘮 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘶𝘮 by Kase Wickman, Joanna Weiss, and Moira McAvoy will be in our December Adult Crossover Nonfiction Plus boxes! sbee.link/mfgt4b8kdv
Our favorite place = the warehouse. 🤩
October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our favorite place = the warehouse. 🤩
Cozy Season = Reading Season 🍂 sbee.link/m6t9yrc8be
October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cozy Season = Reading Season 🍂 sbee.link/m6t9yrc8be
Cool kids know what this is. 😎
September 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cool kids know what this is. 😎
Wesley King recently joined us on a webcast highlighting 𝐵𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑦 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑒, his novel selected for our Mystery/Adventure Elementary Plus category. This middle grade mystery is sure to keep young readers engaged. 🔎
Interested in hearing more? Check out the entire webcast here: hubs.la/Q03K_W7w0
Interested in hearing more? Check out the entire webcast here: hubs.la/Q03K_W7w0
September 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Wesley King recently joined us on a webcast highlighting 𝐵𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑦 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑒, his novel selected for our Mystery/Adventure Elementary Plus category. This middle grade mystery is sure to keep young readers engaged. 🔎
Interested in hearing more? Check out the entire webcast here: hubs.la/Q03K_W7w0
Interested in hearing more? Check out the entire webcast here: hubs.la/Q03K_W7w0
🐾 Old Dog, New Tricks! 🐾
JLG is leveling up with:
✨ Fresh book categories
✨ New Circ Perks loyalty program
✨ Gold Standard picks your readers will love
We're almost 100 years strong and are still innovating for libraries everywhere. 📚💡 sbee.link/cuj9a37hvb
JLG is leveling up with:
✨ Fresh book categories
✨ New Circ Perks loyalty program
✨ Gold Standard picks your readers will love
We're almost 100 years strong and are still innovating for libraries everywhere. 📚💡 sbee.link/cuj9a37hvb
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🐾 Old Dog, New Tricks! 🐾
JLG is leveling up with:
✨ Fresh book categories
✨ New Circ Perks loyalty program
✨ Gold Standard picks your readers will love
We're almost 100 years strong and are still innovating for libraries everywhere. 📚💡 sbee.link/cuj9a37hvb
JLG is leveling up with:
✨ Fresh book categories
✨ New Circ Perks loyalty program
✨ Gold Standard picks your readers will love
We're almost 100 years strong and are still innovating for libraries everywhere. 📚💡 sbee.link/cuj9a37hvb
Happy #WritingPromptWednesday! To find a printable version and explore our other helpful resources, check out our resources page! 👻 sbee.link/m4hjaqkd7w
September 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy #WritingPromptWednesday! To find a printable version and explore our other helpful resources, check out our resources page! 👻 sbee.link/m4hjaqkd7w
See if you can spot the JLG selections. 👀 @slj.com has rounded up 32 top selections that are great to have on your radar this season. Check out the list today! 📚 sbee.link/hkgej8nt9u
September 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
See if you can spot the JLG selections. 👀 @slj.com has rounded up 32 top selections that are great to have on your radar this season. Check out the list today! 📚 sbee.link/hkgej8nt9u
Fall is in the air! ✨ Check out these categories that offer the perfect titles for the season:
🍂 Mystery/Adventure Elementary Plus: sbee.link/qcntr4xv3h
🍂 Mystery & Thriller Middle Plus: sbee.link/qxhwug3def
🍂 Mystery High Plus: sbee.link/mxyh964b8g
🍂 Mystery/Adventure Elementary Plus: sbee.link/qcntr4xv3h
🍂 Mystery & Thriller Middle Plus: sbee.link/qxhwug3def
🍂 Mystery High Plus: sbee.link/mxyh964b8g
September 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Fall is in the air! ✨ Check out these categories that offer the perfect titles for the season:
🍂 Mystery/Adventure Elementary Plus: sbee.link/qcntr4xv3h
🍂 Mystery & Thriller Middle Plus: sbee.link/qxhwug3def
🍂 Mystery High Plus: sbee.link/mxyh964b8g
🍂 Mystery/Adventure Elementary Plus: sbee.link/qcntr4xv3h
🍂 Mystery & Thriller Middle Plus: sbee.link/qxhwug3def
🍂 Mystery High Plus: sbee.link/mxyh964b8g
Join JLG's Mystery & Adventure Webcast TODAY ❗ sbee.link/496hyngdak
September 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join JLG's Mystery & Adventure Webcast TODAY ❗ sbee.link/496hyngdak
Last day to register for our Mystery & Adventure Webcast! 🔎❓ bit.ly/3IDQr9b
September 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Last day to register for our Mystery & Adventure Webcast! 🔎❓ bit.ly/3IDQr9b
We're back with another #WritingPromptWednesday! 📝 Some characters are so fun that spending a day with them would be filled with non-stop laughter. What's the funniest children's book character you've encountered? sbee.link/4dj6mwhexq
September 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We're back with another #WritingPromptWednesday! 📝 Some characters are so fun that spending a day with them would be filled with non-stop laughter. What's the funniest children's book character you've encountered? sbee.link/4dj6mwhexq
We’re thrilled to introduce two new graphic novel categories tailored for middle and high school readers!
Learn more about each:
👉 Graphic Novels Middle: sbee.link/ep3xg86rk9
👉 Graphic Novels High: sbee.link/mwejy7chab
Learn more about each:
👉 Graphic Novels Middle: sbee.link/ep3xg86rk9
👉 Graphic Novels High: sbee.link/mwejy7chab
September 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’re thrilled to introduce two new graphic novel categories tailored for middle and high school readers!
Learn more about each:
👉 Graphic Novels Middle: sbee.link/ep3xg86rk9
👉 Graphic Novels High: sbee.link/mwejy7chab
Learn more about each:
👉 Graphic Novels Middle: sbee.link/ep3xg86rk9
👉 Graphic Novels High: sbee.link/mwejy7chab
🙋♂️🙋♀️🙋♂️🙋♀️🙋♂️🙋♀️🙋♂️🙋♀️ …is there a limit to how many times we can raise our hands? Get backlist titles for $6 using code Literacy25 now through 9/14! sbee.link/a9jqufrb4y
What books are your readers loving right now?
What books are your readers loving right now?
September 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🙋♂️🙋♀️🙋♂️🙋♀️🙋♂️🙋♀️🙋♂️🙋♀️ …is there a limit to how many times we can raise our hands? Get backlist titles for $6 using code Literacy25 now through 9/14! sbee.link/a9jqufrb4y
What books are your readers loving right now?
What books are your readers loving right now?
Spread some encouragement with this week’s #WritingPromptWednesday! Bring smiles to your readers’ faces. 😁 If you’d like a printable version, find it by clicking “High School” under Writing Prompts on the Fun Activities page on our website! 📄 sbee.link/twkaxum3jd
September 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Spread some encouragement with this week’s #WritingPromptWednesday! Bring smiles to your readers’ faces. 😁 If you’d like a printable version, find it by clicking “High School” under Writing Prompts on the Fun Activities page on our website! 📄 sbee.link/twkaxum3jd
NEW Category: How to Adult! 🌟
You’ll receive 12 nonfiction titles each year that will help teens navigate life beyond high school and support independent living. This category will begin shipping in Spring 2026. 🌼 Add #HowToAdult to your membership today!
You’ll receive 12 nonfiction titles each year that will help teens navigate life beyond high school and support independent living. This category will begin shipping in Spring 2026. 🌼 Add #HowToAdult to your membership today!
September 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
NEW Category: How to Adult! 🌟
You’ll receive 12 nonfiction titles each year that will help teens navigate life beyond high school and support independent living. This category will begin shipping in Spring 2026. 🌼 Add #HowToAdult to your membership today!
You’ll receive 12 nonfiction titles each year that will help teens navigate life beyond high school and support independent living. This category will begin shipping in Spring 2026. 🌼 Add #HowToAdult to your membership today!