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If you deal with tweens and teens, this newsletter from SLJ is awesome--so many fabulous articles and resources!!

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Melissa
Melissa Thom
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@MsThomBookitis
Bristow Middle School Teacher Librarian
West Hartford Public Schools
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Currently Reading:     
Nothing is Little by Carmella Van Vleet
Moonflower by Kacen Callender
Textured Teaching: A Framework for Culturally Sustaining Practices by Lorena Ecsoto German **Professional
Currently Listening:
Suggested Reading by Dave Connis  (Hoopla)
We Are Not Free by Traci Chee (Hoopla)
Recently Finished:      
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict
Map of Flames (The Forgotten Five #1) by Lisa McMann
Controlled Burn by Erin Soderberg Downing
When Winter Robeson Came by Brenda Woods
Hope to Read Next:
Send me your recommendations!
Check out my blog all about books and reading!  
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From: SLJ BeTeen <sljemail@schoollibraryjournal.com>
Date: Wed, May 3, 2023 at 4:54 PM
Subject: New YA Novels Sure to Delight Paranormal Fans
To: <melissa_thom@whps.org>


May 3, 2023

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A haunted house; magical, dangerous woods; and romance between a witch and vampire will draw in readers looking for paranormal tales.
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Jason Reynolds on Living a Curious, Creative, and Imaginative Life | “Ask Me Anything” 

By SLJ Staff
On the occasion of receiving the 2023 Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens, Reynolds took the reins on SLJ's Instagram. Here's the full AMA, your feel-good watch of the day.

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CLEAN YA THRILLERS


Teens love the page-turning suspense. Parents love the clean content. The "High Water" series keeps bookworms and reluctant readers on the edge of their seats.

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15 Middle Grade & YA Graphic Novels & Audiobooks for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

By SLJ Reviews
These audiobooks and graphic novels about AAPI characters or by AAPI creators are great recommendations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Mushroom Paint and Sip | Teen Librarian Toolbox 

By Cindy Shutts
In the latest Cindy Crushes Programming, teen librarian Cindy Shutts discusses the steps and process for a cottagecore aesthetic painting party she had with her library teens.

Banned Book Club Authors Speak Out After Their Work Is Temporarily Banned in Florida 

By Brigid Alverson
The challenger claimed that the graphic novel "damaged souls." The authors have several things to say in response.

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Summer Reads Help Kids Imagine, Learn, and Have Fun!


Summer reading is critical for so many reasons: It helps prevent learning loss while students are off for the summer. It supports children’s social-emotional development. It reinforces the idea that learning doesn’t end when school is out of session. Most important, it’s a time when kids can read just for fun.

Read more>>>

May the 4th Be With You: 9 Titles for Star Wars Fans 

By SLJ Reviews
With these books, Star Wars fans can enjoy making edible treats and meeting new characters in the universe, while new fans and casual readers can enjoy learning about and spending time in a galaxy far, far away.

Turning Your Family History into Historical Fiction | Teen Librarian Toolbox 

By Amanda MacGregor
In this guest post, Buffalo Flats author Martine Leavitt discusses the inspiration for her book and suggests that if you inherit a story from your progenitors that you think might make a book, go for it.

Stress Tested: These School Librarians Hit the Breaking Point. Here’s How They Moved On. 

By Jess deCourcy Hinds
How six librarians beaten down by censorship, school violence, overwork, and injury reset and made their next move.

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