Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr accounts in the last week:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

5 reasons to read aloud to your child, today and always https://buff.ly/2DUYsEg  #reading #kidlit

Children’s and teens roundup: the best new picture books and novels https://buff.ly/2ElSfyb  #kidlit

Christopher Paul Curtis talks with PW KidsCast about his new book and the effect that his Newbery Award and Honors have had on his career. http://pwne.ws/2DAUOi1 

HMH Taps Kwame Alexander to Head New Imprint https://buff.ly/2EsmLq1  #kidlit

Pulitzer-Winner Claims ‘Super-White’ Children’s Books Ruined His Youth https://buff.ly/2E8mzP9  #kidlit #WeNeedDiverseBooks

Remixed book covers imagine a young adult book series that confronts racism https://buff.ly/2nm4z9w  #kidlit

Why Read Aloud Day matters: In a world of screens and busyness, we find the time for magic https://buff.ly/2Evdw8G  #reading #kidlit

LIBRARIES

How public libraries are reinventing themselves for the 21st century https://buff.ly/2nnLPXl  #libraries

No books at home? Anaheim library’s ‘permanent loan’ program aims to fix that for kids https://buff.ly/2nyQC8t  #libraries

TEEN LIT

The 17 Best YA Books Of February Feature Some Essential Marginalized Voices https://buff.ly/2GEk6Kz  #YAlit

The Best LGBTQ YA Books of 2017 https://buff.ly/2nrY9WA  #yalit #LGBTQ

‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post’ (adapted from Emily M. Danforth’s 2012 novel) wins grand jury prize at Sundance | @THR http://pwne.ws/2rK1o0J

Why It’s So Important That Diverse YA Books Feature “Quirky” Characters, Too https://buff.ly/2Eveh1u  #YAlit

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr accounts in the last week:

CHILDREN’S LIT

5 Reasons to Start Reading to Your Baby (or any baby, really; you don’t have to be picky): http://bit.ly/2DtYsek

21 Memorable A WRINKLE IN TIME Quotes https://buff.ly/2DFhoGf  #kidlit

Harry Potter-Inspired Signs Totally Ruled Women’s Marches Around The World | @bustle http://pwne.ws/2rqbXG6

Sad News: Ursula K. Le Guin, Acclaimed for Her Fantasy Fiction, Has Died at 88 | https://t.co/NDzhfxG9W1

TEEN BOOKS

Best-selling Kansas author faces backlash for writing Muslim character https://buff.ly/2n0VjHL  #YAlit

Neal Shusterman on World Building https://buff.ly/2E4H4Kl  #yalit

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr accounts in the last week:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

The 2018 Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction goes to ‘Beyond the Bright Sea’ by Lauren Wolk | @HornBook http://pwne.ws/2B6NXaR

Congratulations to “Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History” for winning “Outstanding Literary Work – Children”! #ImageAwards #ATT #HumanityofConnection

In honor of #WinnieThePoohDay, here are ’12 Most Beloved A.A. Milne Quotes to Take You Back to the Hundred Acre Wood’ : http://bit.ly/2DiS05A

Indie Book Awards 18 Children’s Shortlist #IndieBookAwards18 #AaronBlabey @ScholasticAUS #MemFox #RonojoyGhosh #SallyRippin @HGEgmont @digressica @HachetteAus

LIBRARIES

Why University Students Still Need Public Libraries: https://t.co/07JpiVCA0t

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr accounts in the last week:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Jason Reynolds: “My writer’s resolution for 2018 is to figure out two things: 1) how to write a picture book, and 2) how to write magic.” http://ow.ly/ReoE30hHgPO 

Katherine Rundell has won the Costa Children’s Book Award for The Explorer: https://buff.ly/2CzFkqN  #kidlit

Life Lessons From Chinese Children’s Books Differ From Those In The U.S. | @NPR http://pwne.ws/2CNlMTg 

Start the new year with creative inspiration from Marla Frazee https://buff.ly/2FiTw9v  #kidlit

The Underdogs: 10 Great Picture Books You May Have Missed in 2017 – ALSC Blog https://buff.ly/2qL6HN6  #kidlit

WNDB is excited to announce the winners of the 2018 Walter Awards! This year we have two categories: Teen and Younger Readers. Many congrats to the winners and honorees! https://diversebooks.org/4222-2/ 

TEEN LIT

Gender Bias and Trade Reviews: Do Men or Women Earn More Favorable Reviews? https://buff.ly/2qJeB9R  #YAlit

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr accounts in the last weeks:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

The 2017 #Cybils Finalists are here, narrowed down from 1426 nominated titles to shortlists in 12 fabulous #kidlit categories http://ow.ly/tv6630hwbhB

Best children’s and YA books of 2017 https://buff.ly/2CuBz6c  via @BostonGlobe

Exciting News! We are thrilled to announce @JackieWoodson as the 6th National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature! Read about her amazing platform READING = HOPE X CHANGE & more: http://everychildareader.net/ambassador/  @librarycongress

Yes, Graphic Novels Are Real Books http://www.bamradionetwork.com/edwords-blog/yes-graphic-novels-are-real-books … #reluctantreaders

TEEN LIT

7 YA anthologies coming at you in 2018: http://bit.ly/2yUBuFQ

The 15 Best YA Novels Of January 2018 To Get You Started On Your New Year’s Reading Resolution https://buff.ly/2lIC0T2  #YAlit

2017 Good News Roundup of LGBTQ Reads http://lgbtqreads.com/2017/12/21/2017-good-news-roundup-of-lgbtq-reads/ …

Seven Of The Most Anticipated Upcoming 2018 Young Adult Novels – Herald of Fashion https://buff.ly/2lIvviZ  #yalit

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr accounts in the last week:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Get out the tape and scissors! 10 Crafty and Bookish Holiday Displays | http://ow.ly/RB7X30h2iWO

Graphic Novels foster literacy https://buff.ly/2l0yPcJ  #literacy #reading #kidlit

My BEST PICTURE BOOKS OF 2017 picks on @HuffPost https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/best-picture-books-of-2017_us_5a2a1798e4b022ec613b80e1 …

Tell Us Your Favorite Books and We’ll Tell You Your Hogwarts House https://buff.ly/2AE0LtK

TEEN LIT

What a Cross-Dressing Literary Lady Knight Taught Me About Gender and Sexuality | @ElectricLit

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr accounts in the last week:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Best Middle-Grade Graphic Novels of 2017 | Kirkus Reviews https://buff.ly/2ALS7IY  #kidlit

Bob Graham wins second Prime Minister’s Literary Award in Australia for ‘Home in the Rain’ | @ArmidaleExpress http://pwne.ws/2zF3qiq

How white parents are addressing racism – by reading to their children https://buff.ly/2izC9L5  #kidlit

Limerick author a winner at Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards https://buff.ly/2iwGn6e  #kidlit

Three picture books that get students thinking about kindness. http://bit.ly/2yLqW0T  via @libraryreeder

Want a hard copy? Download a printable PDF version of the full Best Books 2017 list: http://slj.com/bestof2017

LIBRARIES

Library Visits Have Gone Way Up Over the Last Two Decades. Here’s Why… https://buff.ly/2AKxcWD  #libraries

Visit this charming street library in the Bulgarian city of Varna https://buff.ly/2Az9M6E  #libraries

TEEN LIT

Fox Developing John Green’s ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ Into Movie | @Variety http://pwne.ws/2Aw1TOH

THE HATE U GIVE Banned by Katy, Texas School District https://buff.ly/2AxyPa9  #YAlit

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr accounts in the last couple weeks:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

10 Black Princess Books to Celebrate the Royal Engagement: https://t.co/nm0jYPkaT1

Author: Racism revealed in Dr. Seuss’ work, children’s literature https://buff.ly/2k8LJog  #kidlit

Best Picture Books of 2017 | Kirkus Reviews https://buff.ly/2AgZd8A  #kidlit

Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books 2017 https://buff.ly/2j04Q0G

Fantastic books for the teens, toddlers and kids in between on your list https://buff.ly/2iutWHZ  #kidlit #YAlit

Horn Book Fanfare 2017 https://buff.ly/2isIpEp  #kidlit

Notable Children’s Books of 2017 https://buff.ly/2A9TtNr  #kidlit #yalit

Poetry Is For Everyone, Says Jason Reynolds – https://t.co/zGoBJ3KRaM

Thoughts on Art and Life from the Sculptor of Ducklings in Boston’s Public Garden | @WBUR http://pwne.ws/2Bkheiy

LIBRARIES

The Culture War Being Fought Over Tomorrow’s Libraries https://buff.ly/2B9nuJU  #libraries

Not Your Grandma’s Library: How Modern Storytime Develops Early Literacy – https://t.co/u9HdlNAv9o

Tianjin’s new library looks out of this world https://buff.ly/2zvKDda  #libraries

TEEN BOOKS

7 Socially Conscious Books to Read After The Hate U Give: https://t.co/9waxYvtXwQ

Fall in Love with the First Full Length Trailer for LOVE, SIMON https://buff.ly/2AmCTtH  #YAlit

Fat girls on YA covers in 2018 are a thing to celebrate, dammit: http://stackedbooks.org/2017/11/fat-girls-on-ya-book-covers.html …

A Guide to Comics and Graphic Novels for Reluctant Readers | https://t.co/sREAtpkleG

In young-adult novels, queer love stories have begun to feel mainstream | @washingtonpost http://pwne.ws/2hIqbKV

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr accounts in the last week:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

ICYMI: Our picks for the Best Books of 2017 (they also make great gifts!) http://ow.ly/6e9q30gCL8k  #sljbestbooks

Nice Is Not Enough: a Conversation with Laura Atkins https://buff.ly/2yvRpuV  #WeNeedDiverseBooks

Reading Stories, Reading Lives https://buff.ly/2mlqsbL  – by the amazing Megan Schliesman of the CCBC – #WeNeedDiverseBooks #Diversity

“Where Are the Stories for Caribbean Children?” excellent article by Summer Edward of @anansesemlitmag via @HornBook http://www.hbook.com/2017/11/choosing-books/horn-book-magazine/foreign-correspondence-beyond-four-fs-caribbean-voices/#_ … *

LIBRARIES

It turns out that Millennials are the most likely generation to use public libraries in America: https://t.co/dAoYL7NQh3

Mel Kolstad in Residence at Appleton Public Library: https://t.co/DSNJAwL6sD

We can’t stop listening to “The Read Song” – a rap about libraries written & performed by our amazingly talented #PLInterns17 James Horton, Jr. (SooDoNiM) & Jalen McCullough (Protege The Pro), inspired by their internship experience: http://bit.ly/the-read-song  @ALA_PLA @MODmediapro

TEEN LIT

Best-Selling YA Fantasy “The Wrath and the Dawn” Optioned by Imagine: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bookmark/bestselling-ya-fantasy-wrath-dawn-optioned-by-imagine-1058211

Congrats to @RobinBenway for winning the 2017 #NationalBookAward for Young People’s Literature tonight for FAR FROM THE TREE! #NBAwards

Early 2018 Nonfiction for Young Readers https://buff.ly/2AHJw7q  #kidlit #YAlit

Katherine Paterson’s List of Recommended Reads for Middle Grade and YA Readers | @ReadBrightly http://pwne.ws/2hzzNeA

The male savior narrative in YA fiction needs to go: https://t.co/DXuj2nqQ8p