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School Library Journal is the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality, award-winning journalism and reviews for 70 years, SLJ publishes 5,000+ reviews annually.
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Let’s Talk Graphic Medicine | Teen Librarian Toolbox
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Let’s Talk Graphic Medicine
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen talks about graphic medicine, a concept developed by librarian Matthew Noe that discusses using comics and graphic novels to talk about health and medicine
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November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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9 Magical Christmas Romances for Teens and Tweens
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9 Magical Christmas Romances for Teens and Tweens
Whether they are returning home or going somewhere new for the holiday break, the promise of a magical Christmas romance awaits these teens.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Book Review: Two YA Books Series that Feature Teens Working with the FBI to Solve Crimes | Teen Librarian Toolbox
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Book Review: Two YA Books Series that Feature Teens Working with the FBI to Solve Crimes
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses two YA mytery thriller series that feature teens helping the FBI solve crimes
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November 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Books on Film: Watch the Trailer for the POUT-POUT FISH | 100 Scope Notes
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Books on Film: Watch the Trailer for the POUT-POUT FISH
The popular picture book series The Pout-Pout Fish is coming to theaters on March 20th, 2026.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Detective Manga Round-Up | Good Comics for Kids
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Detective Manga Round-Up
An overview of some recent manga titles that feature detectives and mysteries.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Author Visit Canceled at Last Minute; Maryland Returns Flamer to Shelves | Censorship News
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Author Visit Canceled at Last Minute; Maryland Returns Flamer to Shelves | Censorship News
Joanna How and Caroline Kusin Prichard had arrived to speak about their book The Day the Books Disappeared when they were asked to alter their presentation; Maryland state school board overrules Harfo...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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6 Adorable Titles to Share for Hanukkah and Other Jewish Holidays
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6 Adorable Titles to Share for Hanukkah and Other Jewish Holidays
Elephants, mice, and dragons make their appearance in these fun and festive board books and picture books.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Some YA Books to Bring Back Those Summer Vibes
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Here Have Some YA Books to Bring Back Those Summer Vibes
Contributor Riley Jensen shares some YA books to read this fall if you are missing those summer vibes
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November 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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A Small Public Library Honors and Uplifts Its Neighbors | From the Editor
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A Small Public Library Honors and Uplifts Its Neighbors | From the Editor
The Page (AZ) Public Library prioritizes the diverse needs of its community—addressing hunger, digital equity, and social-emotional learning for students—while actively including and recognizing its I...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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36 Must-Have Books from Award-Winning Michaela Goade, María Dolores Aguila, and More | Web Starred Reviews, October
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36 Must-Have Books from Award-Winning Michaela Goade, María Dolores Aguila, and More | Web Starred Reviews, October
Purchase these web-exclusive titles, including a celebration of libraries, gorgeous picture books, and stirring YA novels.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Book Review: Two YA Books Series that Feature Teens Working with the FBI to Solve Crimes | Teen Librarian Toolbox
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Book Review: Two YA Books Series that Feature Teens Working with the FBI to Solve Crimes
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses two YA mytery thriller series that feature teens helping the FBI solve crimes
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November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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An SLJ Exclusive Interview with E. Lockhart
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An SLJ Exclusive Interview with E. Lockhart
E. Lockhart talks with SLJ about her favorite character in the We Were Liars universe, the gift of writing for young adults, and coming up with shocking plot twists.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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9 Contemporary, Indigenous Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens | Stellar Panels
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9 Contemporary, Indigenous Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens
Graphic novels by and about Indigenous people are a growing and essential category. Share these during Native American Heritage Month and all year long.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Defendant in Defamation Case Apologizes to Amanda Jones, Admits Statements Were Not True | News Bites
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Defendant in Defamation Case Apologizes to Amanda Jones, Admits Statements Were Not True | News Bites
Ryan Thames, one of the plaintiffs in Amanda Jones’s defamation suit in Louisiana, posted an apology admitting that his previous statements about Jones “were not true”; an annotated Gender Queer to be...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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"Then she was smoked, delicately. She was delicately smoked. Delicately smoked was she."
Like it when your picture book protagonists are killed off halfway through the title? Then you're gonna LOVE the latest episode of Fuse 8 n' Kate.
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Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Arlene Sardine by Chris Raschka
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November 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Books on Film: Watch the Trailer for THE TWITS | 100 Scope Notes
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Books on Film: Watch the Trailer for THE TWITS
An animated version of The Twits is coming to Netflix.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Good Comics for Kids Review: Hooves of Death
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Hooves of Death | Review
It's unicorns vs. zombies in cartoonist Sam Bragg's new fantasy epic, but that's just the start of this sprawling story set at the end of the world.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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How Educators Can Support Native Students
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How Educators Can Support Native Students
Former ALA president Cindy Hohl and Printz-winning author Angeline Boulley discuss Sisters in the Wind, the foster system, and self-care.
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November 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Readers’ Survey: 21st Century Canon
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From Wonder to The Hunger Games, readers pick the most influential books of the last 25 years.
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November 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Kansas State Libraries to Launch Mobile Innovation Lab
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Kansas State Libraries to Launch Mobile Innovation Lab
This spring, the Kansas State University Libraries, in Manhattan, KS, will launch a Mobile Innovation Lab that will deliver hands-on, STEM-focused learning experiences to middle and high school studen...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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YA Books to Read if You Like the New Florence & the Machine Album, EVERYBODY SCREAM | Teen Librarian Toolbox
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YA Books to Read if You Like the New Florence & the Machine Album, EVERYBODY SCREAM
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses some YA books you might like if you like EVERYBODY SCREAM, the new album by Florence & the Machine (which she really recommends)
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October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Happy Halloween! And What Better Time for a Pumpkin Princess Q&A with Steven Banbury? | A Fuse #8 Production
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Happy Halloween! And What Better Time for a Pumpkin Princess Q&A with Steven Banbury?
Visit a land that's more like,
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October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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STORY SPINNERS: A Humorous Graphic Novel Enters the Mock-Newbery Conversation
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STORY SPINNERS: A Humorous Graphic Novel Enters the Mock-Newbery Conversation
Guest poster Owen Ridings introduces STORY SPINNERS to our Mock Newbery discussion, noting that this graphic novel
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October 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Readers' Survey: 21st Century Canon
From Wonder to The Hunger Games, readers pick the most influential books of the last 25 years.
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Readers
From Wonder to The Hunger Games, readers pick the most influential books of the last 25 years.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM