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Graphic Novelist Christine Suggs and S&L Marketing Coordinator Amber Mercado discuss the multiracial experience, the struggles of learning a...
“This bright start to a Greek mythology–inspired fantasy series blazes with intense, vibrant imagery and crackles with lively, humorous char...
Ami Polonsky's middle grade novel, THE WORLD MADE OF GLASS, is off to a great start with four starred reviews already. We are honored to hav...
In this emotional episode, author and illustrator Kindra Neely discusses with Oregonian Victoria Stapleton, Neely's graphic memoir, NUMB TO...
Debut Author Amina Luqman-Dawson talks to us about the research behind her empowering historical middle-grade novel about Homer who flees So...
Bestselling author Natasha Anastasia Tarpley tells us about her new picture book series starring Keyana, the original protagonist from her m...
Happy Picture Book Month! We have a special episode featuring the hilarious Laurie Keller discussing her book, WAKE ME UP IN 20 COCONUTS. Th...
Just in time for Spooky Season, Andrew Nance guest stars on this episode of the LBYR School & Library Podcast! He talks ghost stories, podca...
Pura Belpré Honoree Laekan Zea Kemp is back! We discuss the power of music, the importance of mental health, and her sophomore YA novel, HEA...
New York Times bestselling author April Henry has written another thrilling mystery for young adults, TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE. This episode, Ap...
Award-winning Ghanaian-German author, Mamle Wolo takes the time to talk with Executive Director Victoria Stapleton about her new middle grad...
Author/Illustrator talks to Victoria Stapleton about his clever twist on Little Red Riding Hood, in which a boy who loves his frilly, swishy...
Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell debuts his first early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can b...
Barry Lyga discusses TIME WILL TELL by LB School & Library
From bestselling author Samira Ahmed comes a thrilling and magical adventure intertwining Islamic legend and history, perfect for fans of Ar...
Bestselling author Chuck Wendig's middle grade debut is equal parts spooky, funny, and heartfelt—perfect for Halloween and year-round readin...
In this emotional and powerful episode, LBYR's Victoria Stapleton discusses with author Marcie Colleen her new picture book, SURVIVOR TREE....
Playwright and author of Captain Superlative, J. S. Puller, discusses with LBSchool's Victoria Stapleton the healing and imaginative world i...
LBSchool's Victoria Stapleton talks to author Marcy Campbell on how to tell a difficult story when words are not enough. ★ "The honest, matt...
“Intense, unflinching…a gratifying story.” —Kirkus Reviews “A devastating and beautiful read that clearly shows the complexities of addictio...
⭑ "Positive, powerful, and affirming." —Kirkus ⭑ "Truly delightful." —Booklist From a New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott-honor...
"Compelling... This story will find an audience in teens with a sense of wanderlust and an itch for adventure." —SLJ With natural disasters...
⭑ "Debut author Aleman was born in Mexico and his writing is stellar, clear and emotional, realistic and suspenseful. The story is complex a...
A darkly rich tapestry of twisted magic, deadly consequences, and riveting stakes. —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of...
⭑ "Fans of Elizabeth Acevedo’s With the Fire on High (2019) will cherish Xander and Pen’s love story and Pen’s passion for food. This stella...
Kathleen Lane discusses her new book for middle graders, PITY PARTY. ⭑ " All the varied moods and textures of these pieces come together int...
A. J. Sass discusses his debut middle grade novel, ANA ON THE EDGE. ★ "Sass masterfully balances Ana's passion for competitive figure skatin...
★ "Youngblood's debut is a celebration of intergenerational family bonds. Readers in co-parenting or blended families especially will relate...
Christiane M. Andrews discusses the power and importance of art, building empathy, stargazy pies, and her debut middle grade novel, SPINDLEF...
Set in a lushly drawn world inspired by Inquisition Spain, Zoraida Córdova’s hotly anticipated new fantasy is an epic tale of love and reven...
Melanie Conklin discusses her latest middle grade novel for middle, EVERY MISSING PIECE. A stunning voice-driven novel about grief, family,...
Hatchet meets Long Way Down in this heartfelt and gripping novel in verse about a young girl’s struggle for survival after a climbing trip w...
From award-winning and bestselling author, Jewell Parker Rhodes comes a powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers, one who presents as...
Zetta Elliott discusses her poetry collection, SAY HER NAME. Inspired by the #SayHerName campaign launched by the African American Policy Fo...
Mark Tatulli discusses his influences, why graphic novels are great to read, and his own graphic novels SHORT & SKINNY and THE BIG BREAK.
A sensitive, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful novel in verse about one girl’s journey in the aftermath of abuse. One day after school, on t...
A 2020 Junior Library Guild Selection Three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient Greg Pizzoli launches a full-color graphic novel serie...
Monica Hesse joins the LB School podcast to discuss historical fiction, writing about post war Europe, and more. ★ "Excellent ... a must-pur...
Syed M. Masood discusses his influences, including John Green and Ray Ramono, writing from the margins, and his debut novel, MORE THAN JUST...
Ebony Elizabeth Thomas studies how people of color are portrayed, or not portrayed, in children’s and young adult literature, and how those...
Donalyn Miller is a reader, a teacher, an author, a Book Whisperer, a #nerdybookclub co-founder, and the #bookaday founder. You can find her...
The breath-taking finale to the epic New York Times bestseller, The Diviners, from Printz winner and beloved author Libba Bray hits shelves...
Publishers Weekly Most Anticipated Children's Books of Fall 2019 A Fall 2019 Kids' Indie Next List ⭐ "Perfection." —School Library Journal ⭐...
Todd Parr is love, and we LOVE Todd Parr. In this podcast he discusses his book, Teachers Rock! Check out everything Todd Parr here: https:/...
Marc Favreau returns to the LB School podcast to discuss his new book, Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia. Listen on for...
Ronni Davis discusses her debut YA novel, WHEN THE STARS LEAD TO YOU. "Fans of Sarah Dessen and Nicholas Sparks need look no further than Da...
New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed was the opening keynote speaker for School Library Journal's Teen Live event in 2019. Here, s...
"Baughman convincingly portrays the varied reactions to the findings as well as everybody's desire for the lake to thrive...Compassionately...
* "Kindness is revealed to be the best answer to embarrassment and anger in this funny take on peeing your pants." —Kirkus, starred review *...
In Jason Platt’s debut graphic novel, Ferris Bueller meets Calvin and Hobbes in this hilarious and embarrassing middle school caper that ask...