Confidently choose books for children and teens.

Janie and Betsy discuss The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest and evaluate its chances for a Newbery Award.

Cooper Dale wants to be radiant – but between bullies, racism, and a mean teacher, she’s not sure she’ll ever shine.

A sweet, cozy picture book, Tuesday’s Bear is a tale of lost and found.

Does it matter whether your child reads an easy reader adaptation of a picture book rather than the original? Among my family’s top all-time favorite…

Newbery buzz among librarians begins early in the year, and all three of these books have appeared on speculation lists. All are worthy of some…

They Battled in Blizzards introduces middle-graders to the complexity of World War II’s “Battle of the Bulge.”

Hayley and Betsy discuss The Teacher of Nomad Land and evaluate its chances for a Newbery Award.

The ALA Youth Media announcements are less than two weeks away! Today, Janie and Megan mull what we both consider to be a strong contender….

When a magic fish grants Charlie wishes, she thinks hard about what to wish for; the seventh wish is the most significant… or is it?