YA Fiction Roundup: Teen Reads to Recommend
Looking for what’s new in YA? These fiction titles (plus a few you may have missed) deliver the heart, drama, and voice today’s teen readers crave.
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New Picture Books to Read, Reread, and Recommend
These new titles are ready for storytime shelves and classroom collections. Full of heart, humor, and kid appeal, they’re the kind of books young readers will revisit—and you will love to recommend.
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Summer Stars Showdown: Top Titles from 2025 So Far
After several spring showers, the skies have cleared and now we’re seeing stars! Today we celebrate the titles that have received that special recognition from journals via starred reviews. From young adult historical fiction to picture book biographies, these amazing titles stand out from the crowd.
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Librarian Prep Post: Back-to-School Book Picks for Your Future Self
We won’t say “back to school” too loudly just yet. But if you’re the type who likes to ease into planning or just wants to feel ahead of the game, we’ve rounded up some amazing books to help you start the year with purpose, connection, and maybe even a little fun.
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Spring Sesame Street® Roundup
Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a collection of brand-new Sesame Street® books! From lessons in environmental awareness to self-care, this roundup is bursting with engaging reads that encourage kids to think, feel, and take action in ways that make the world a better place. Read on and explore the important lessons our friends on Sesame Street® have to share!
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Tried and true—and translated
When we publish books in translation, we can choose books that we already know children love. We’ve seen how they are enjoyed in their original language and watched them travel through other countries and cultures.
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Librarian Prep Post: July Reads That Celebrate Identity and the Natural World
Planning ahead for summer themes? July offers great opportunities to connect readers with books that celebrate the wonders of nature and the power of identity. This Librarian Prep Post features some spotlight titles and inclusive stories perfect for Shark Week and Disability Pride Month—so you can stock up and be ready to inspire.
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Happy Book Birthday: May New Releases
May marks the beginning of many sunny days and the birthday of some exciting new releases! From captivating stories to fun adventures, this month is packed with treasures to explore.
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Free Student Activities and Teaching Resources
Looking for fun and free teaching resources to enhance your classroom or library? You’re in the right place! We have a treasure trove of downloadable and printable teaching guides and activities. Whether you’re supporting Common Core instruction in the classroom or creating engaging activities for library programs, we’ve got something for every teacher and librarian. Best of all, these resources are completely free—download, share, print, pin, save, and even display on your whiteboard. Let’s get kids engaged with what they read!
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