Previews, Reviews, and Collection Development
This month, Library Journal is spotlighting debut novels, which are also a mainstay of teen literature. It may be hard to believe, but there once was a time when Stephenie Meyer and John Green were not household names. Green’s debut, Looking for Alaska (2005), won the coveted Printz Award and is not the only first [...]
Although February is the shortest month of the year, it certainly has the rest of the calendar beat in the holiday ratio: Valentine’s, Mardi Gras, and President’s Day (not to mention Groundhog’s Day) offer readers many reasons to celebrate. Here is a little-bit-of-everything to make your month a fabulous one. Love Under the Sea Merfolk [...]
Reading nonfiction can sometimes feel like eating your vegetables. You know it is good for you, but finding just the right preparation can be a challenge. This year, we are lucky to have had a wealth of great, true stories out to choose from. Here are just a few of the year’s best offerings. Aronson, [...]
As it does in many things, size matters in the book world, and some books are just bigger than others. In this context, “big” can mean the book has a hefty page length, larger-than-life press, or sizable footsteps in which to follow. Enjoy some of the biggest teen books of the year. Bick, Ilsa J. [...]
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