Bill’s Books is a monthly list of recommended YA books from ALAN (Assembly on Literature for Adolescents).

Mrs. Rabbitt’s Bookbag is the only other blog I know of that is dedicated to children’s books. If you know of any others, please let me know!

Via NewPages Weblog comes this
Rocky Mountain News article on why the book industry is still suffering despite hits like the latest Harry Potter.

School Library Journal has an article that will inspire those who work with children to intervene and make a difference in their lives.
Most important for this blog is the following passage: “Werner and Smith discovered that reading is “one of the most potent predictors of successful adaptation among high-risk children” and that effective reading skills by grade four foretold a successful transition to adulthood.” The article continues from there to give practical ideas on how to work with books and teens.